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Which NATO Weapons Has Russia Captured in Ukraine?

Ukraine’s Western sponsors have inadvertently ended up providing military hardware to Russia as more and more armored vehicles and weaponry originally supplied by the US and its allies to the Kiev regime are captured by Moscow.

BRICS Represents Force in Multipolar World, Unlike NATO or G7 – Expert

ANHUI (Sputnik) – Unlike NATO and the G7, BRICS embodies power in a multipolar world and can play an important role in the economy, politics and global governance, Fan Hesheng, the head of the Center for Latin American Studies at Anhui University, told Sputnik commenting on Venezuela planning to join BRICS on Friday.

Ukraine Will Never Get NATO Membership, Only US Support as ‘Anti-Russian Hedgehog’

A leading Russian foreign policy expert told Sputnik on Friday that despite Kiev’s desires to be welcomed into the Western anti-Russian bloc, the NATO powers only ever intend to use the new “ally” as a bulwark in their struggle against Russia and will never treat Ukraine as an equal.

Ukraine’s Attrition Rate Suggests Counteroffensive is Over

The Ukrainian military has sustained enormous losses since the beginning of its botched counteroffensive, raising questions about its ability to continue advancing, security expert Michael Maloof told Sputnik.

New Taiwan Arms Deal: US ‘Dead Set on Provoking War With China’

It seems that by giving the green light to more military assistance to Taipei, Washington decided not to deliver on its previous promise with respect to Beijing, journalist and political analyst KJ Noh told Sputnik.

Majority of Americans Oppose Additional US Funding for Ukraine – Poll

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Over half of US citizens disagree with Congress authorizing additional funding to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, according to a poll published by an American news agency on Friday.

Putin Signs Law to Block Assets of Blacklisted Foreigners

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on blocking the finances and property of foreigners who have fallen under Russia’s restrictions.

Russia’s Economy Exceeded $5 Trillion PPP – World Bank

Russian economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) at the end of 2022 retained fifth place in the world by this indicator, according to the data provided by the World Bank.

What’s Behind Biden’s Shift to Arm Taiwan?

The Biden administration’s focus on Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific could translate into new lucrative deals for the US naval industry; as well as raise the stakes and create unnecessary risks too, retired Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.

Washington Sending Arms to Kiev ‘Impacts’ Public Confidence in US Military

Americans’ confidence in the US military has hit a 26-year low, a new Gallup poll has revealed.

Ukraine Counter-Offensive Shows Failure of US Military Planning

Ukraine’s southern offensive aimed at invading the Russian region of Crimea has turned into a bloody debacle. Independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali said US politicians who schemed to weaken Russia through the conflict should now seek peace.

Denmark Tightens Border Controls After Quran-Burning Demonstrations

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Danish police are temporarily toughening controls at the country’s borders for security reasons following recent Quran-burning demonstrations, the Danish Justice Ministry has said.

Lavrov: West Convenes Staged Forums to Involve Countries in Discussion of ‘Ukraine’s Plan’

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The United States, the United Kingdom and their allies are arranging pompous summits to drag as many nations as possible into a discussion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace formula, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Ukraine Loses Over 43,000 Soldiers Since Start of Counteroffensive – Russian Defense Ministry

Judge Andrew Napolitano: Biden Doesn’t Have Coherent Strategy in Ukraine

The Biden Administration’s Ukraine strategy is increasingly disconnected from political and military realities on the ground, Judge Andrew Napolitano told Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.

Moscow: Intervention in Niger Should Be Avoided

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Intervention in Niger where rebels came to power after having ousted President Mohamed Bazoum should be avoided, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday.

New Short-Range Missiles for Su-57 Outpace US Developments

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 fighter has been equipped with new short-range missiles, the RVV-MD2, which outperform similar American munitions, representatives of the developer company, JSC GosMKB Vympel, said in an article for the “Arsenal Otechestva” (lit. Arsenal of the Fatherland) magazine.

Watch Russian Su-25 Aircraft Destroy Ukrainian Mortar Units

Two Su-25SM attack aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces wiped out Ukrainian mortar positions near Krasny Liman. Protected by heavy armor, the jets are resistant to ground fire, while capable of carrying various weapons from bombs to a 30mm cannon.

Washington ‘Terrified’ Trump May Defeat Biden in 2024 Election

The indictment of Donald Trump indicates that the Biden administration is trying to prevent the 45th US president from effectively campaigning in the 2024 election race, analysts have told Sputnik.

Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Inspects Captured Swedish Armored Vehicle

During inspection of the Tsentr (Center) units’ advanced command post earlier in the day, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu specifically stressed the need to stage preemptive strikes against Ukrainian troops.

Rhodes Residents Seeking Gov’t Aid to Overcome Effects of Massive Wildfires

HERAKLION (Sputnik) – The Greek island of Rhodes has been dealing with the negative consequences of the huge wildfires that raged in the region in July, with local residents telling Sputnik they urgently need government assistance to restore the environment, support the island’s economy and prevent the repetition of such a disaster in the future.

Russia Destroys 13 Ukrainian Drones Attempting to Attack Crimea

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces shot down ten and jammed another three Ukrainian drones with radio and electronic warfare equipment attempting to attack facilities in Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.

Emergency Services in Russia’s Novorossiysk City Confirm Explosions in City

SOCHI (Sputnik) – Explosions has taken place in the water area of the Russian city of Novorossiysk and the village of Myskhako, the information has been transferred to special services, an operator responding to a 112 emergency phone call told Sputnik on Friday.

Expelled ‘Tennessee Three’ Democratic Reps Win Special Election to Secure Seats

Tennessee Democratic State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled from the State Legislature in April for participating in a gun control protest. Jones represents much of Eastern Nashville while Pearson represents an area encompassing large parts of Memphis and surrounding areas.

Photos: Arkansas Highway Left Covered in Nacho Cheese After Major Truck Crash

In a bizarre and amusing incident, an Arkansas highway was turned into a cheesy catastrophe on Tuesday afternoon as a truck carrying cans of nacho cheese crashed, leaving the roadway covered in the gooey delight.