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Senior Polish Diplomat Admits Crack in Ties With Kiev Over Accusations of Ungratefulness
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 6:42am EDTWARSAW (Sputnik) – Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski admitted on Wednesday that his country’s ties with the ally Ukraine had been strained by a recent diplomatic row, in what can be seen as a sign of a further crack in their relations that have grown strained over unchecked Ukrainian food exports to Europe.
Ocean Shield 2023 Drills Kick Off in Baltic Sea
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 6:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The “Ocean Shield 2023” military drills have begun in the Baltic Sea, involving more than 30 Russian Navy warships and vessels, as well as 30 aircraft and about 6,000 military personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
Foreign Tourist Flow to Russia Up by 130% From January-June Year-on-Year
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 6:08am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The flow of foreign tourists to Russia in the first half of 2023 increased by 130% year-on-year to 187,800 people, with two-thirds of foreign arrivals recorded from April-June, the Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday.
2Russia Calls Against Deterioration of Situation in Niger
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 5:33am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia believes it is important to avoid further deterioration of situation in Niger, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow calls for dialogue between the sides of the conflict.
Iran Deploys Warships With 600 km Range Missiles Onboard During Snap Gulf Drills
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 5:21am EDTOnly two days earlier, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif dropped hints about the Islamic Republic’s plans to unveil “new strategic systems and capabilities” for maritime defense.
Watch Russian Giatsint-S Howitzer in Combat Action in Special Op Zone
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 4:39am EDTThe Russian Giatsint-S is a self-propelled howitzer with a caliber of 152mm. It is designed to hit artillery batteries, destroy defensive structures, suppress control points, destroy manpower, firepower, weapons and military equipment.
Biden to Seek Congressional Funding For Arming Taiwan Via Ukraine Budget
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 4:33am EDTUS President Joe Biden intends to ask Congress to finance arming Taiwan as part of the supplementary budget for Ukraine, a US newspaper has quoted sources familiar with the situation as saying.
Niger Military Takover: Guide to What Happened
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 4:15am EDTA military takeover in Niger has prompted EU powers to evacuate their citizens from the African country. What’s behind the unrest, how is the situation unfolding, and why have the US and France been most vocal in condemnation of the Nigerien president’s ouster?
Poland’s ‘Zealously’ Pro-Ukrainian Policy Has Come Back to Haunt It – Media
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 3:28am EDTPoland has offered its full-throated support for NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, and sent billions of euros in military aid to Kiev. But this week, Warsaw and Kiev summoned one another’s ambassadors after a Polish official accused Ukraine of “ingratitude” and emphasized the need to pursue Poland’s economic interests.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Witness Tampering Claims Over Diary Leak
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 2:24am EDTAuthorities arrested FTX cryptocurrency firm founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas in December 2022 at the request of the US Justice Department. The former head of his now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange and crypto hedge fund faces a number of charges for allegedly misusing investors’ money for activities that went beyond running FTX.
Trump Indictment Shows Free, Fair 2024 Election No Longer Possible, Watchdog Says
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 1:35am EDTFormer president Donald Trump was indicted for a third time on Tuesday, this time on charges related to alleged illegal efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing, while his campaign has compared the political “persecutions” of him and his supporters to “Nazi Germany in the 1930s.”
Antares Rocket With Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft Aboard Lifts Off Toward ISS – NASA
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 1:12am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman Antares carrier rocket, with Cygnus cargo spacecraft on board, lifted off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia toward the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said in a statement.
US Presidential Race and Ukraine: Where Do The Candidates Stand?
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 1:10am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – As Americans brace themselves for what is shaping up to be yet another monumental presidential election, rhetoric on Ukraine is already filling the airwaves, revealing sharp differences among candidates, although it is questionable if the issue will be a priority in the minds of US voters when they cast ballots in 2024.
Ukrainian Troops Shelled DPR Territory 112 Times in Past Day
Sputnik - Aug 2nd 2023 12:47am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian troops shelled the territory of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) 112 times over the past day, firing 421 rounds of ammunition, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine’s war crimes said in a statement.
ECOWAS Chiefs of Defense Staff to Hold Meeting on Situation in Niger From August 2-4
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 11:49pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary meeting on the situation in Niger from August 2-4, ECOWAS said on Tuesday.
How Do World Leaders Vacation When ‘Leading’ Exactly?
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 11:36pm EDTWhile some world leaders may refer to their vacations as “working holidays,” it’s safe to say it doesn’t entirely stop them from enjoying their time in the sun.
Hail to the Jailbird President
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 11:14pm EDTEach time Donald Trump has been indicted, his poll numbers went up—among Republican voters who closed ranks around him in response to what they decried as politically motivated “lawfare.” Now, he enjoys a commanding lead for the GOP nomination.
Employee of Swedish Consulate Reportedly Injured in Armed Attack on Building in Turkiye
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 10:44pm EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – An employee of the Swedish consulate in the Turkish city of Izmir was injured as a result of an armed attack on the consulate building, a Turkish broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
Hold the Hairspray
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 9:31pm EDTHervé Pierre Braillard, the designer who was paid by super PAC Save America $108,000 as a “consultant” for Melania Trump, has also designed inaugural ball gowns for Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama.
Moscow Ready to Return to Grain Deal After Conditions Concerning It Are Fulfilled – Kremlin
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 9:06pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow is prepared to return to the grain deal as soon as the conditions concerning Russia are fulfilled, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Obama-Era Judge Tanya Chutkan to Oversee Trump January 6 Indictment Case
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 8:25pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Federal judge Tanya Chutkan, who was nominated by then-President Barack Obama, has been assigned to oversee former President Donald Trump’s case involving his alleged role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, court documents revealed.
US Arms Firms Reportedly Given $9.7 Billion to Replace Weapons Sent to Ukraine
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 7:53pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US defense contractors have received nearly $10 billion in new Department of Defense weapons orders to replace systems sent as aid to Ukraine, US media reports said.
NASA Picks Up Voyager 2 ‘Heartbeat’ After Mistakenly Cutting Contact
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 6:46pm EDTThe 46-year-old spacecraft lost contact with NASA after flight controllers sent the wrong command nearly two weeks ago, which cut off the spacecraft’s communication with Earth.
Trump Indicted on Four Criminal Charges in Election Interference Case
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 5:39pm EDTSpecial counsel Jack Smith announced on Tuesday a new indictment against former US President Donald Trump over efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Fitch Downgrades US Credit Rating Over Anticipated ‘Fiscal Deterioration’
Sputnik - Aug 1st 2023 5:32pm EDTFor the second time, international credit rating agency Fitch has downgraded the US federal government’s credit rating, citing dismal economic expectations.
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