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Russian Nuclear Weapons to Stay in Belarus Unless US, NATO Quit Hostile Policy – Diplomat
Sputnik - Jul 31st 2023 1:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said in mid-June that Moscow had transferred the first part of the nuclear warheads to Belarus and would complete the task of moving tactical nuclear weapons by the end of the year.
Russian Forces Prevent Attempts by Ukrainian Troops to Conduct Reconnaissance-in-Force
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 11:29pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Units of the Russian “Vostok” Group of Forces have prevented two attempts by Ukrainian troops to conduct reconnaissance-in-force in the Zaporozhye direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
GOP Lawmaker ‘Screamed’ Expletives at Teenage Senate Pages
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 11:16pm EDTA freshman Republican lawmaker has garnered condemnation from both sides of the aisle after he allegedly screamed in the faces of young Senate pages.
UK Suspends Long-Term Development Assistance to Niger
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 9:24pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom has once again condemned the military coup in Niger, saying that it is suspending long-term assistance to the country, with the exception of critical humanitarian aid.
Almaz-Antey to Supply Russian Domestic Equipment for Gas Production on Continental Shelf
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 9:11pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian state-owned arms manufacturer Almaz-Antey, thanks to import substitution, will start testing and supplying the first domestic equipment for gas production on the Russian continental shelf this year, Artem Shatrakov, Director of Civil Products Development Department at Almaz-Antey, told Sputnik.
China’s Past Attempt to Take Over OneWeb Reportedly Investigated by UK Intelligence
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 8:51pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – British intelligence services investigated an attempt by China to take over the OneWeb satellite company after it declared bankruptcy in 2020, The Telegraph reports citing a report from Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.
One Person Killed, 17 Others Injured at Party Shooting in US State of Indiana
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 8:32pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – One person was killed, 17 others injured in a shooting at a street party in the US state of Indiana, local media reported on Sunday.
Drone Crashes in Russia’s Rostov Region – Authorities
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 7:28pm EDTROSTOV-ON-DON (Sputnik) – An unmanned aerial vehicle has crashed in the Neklinovsky District of Russia’s Rostov Region; nobody was injured, local authorities inform.
Estonian Police Say Detained Man Who Threw Eggs at Russian Embassy in Tallinn
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 6:25pm EDTHELSINKI (Sputnik) – Estonian law enforcement officers detained a man who threw eggs at the Russian embassy in Tallinn, the Police and Border Guard Board said on Sunday.
American Nurse and Child Kidnapped in Haiti
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 5:12pm EDTThe American nurse works for a Christian humanitarian aid organization, and is the wife of the organization’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
Denmark Not Ruling Out Introduction of Measures Against Quran-Burning Actions
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 4:16pm EDTZURICH (Sputnik) – Denmark will consider imposing restrictions on Quran-burning actions and other similar events that offend religion, culture and other countries, as well as threaten the country’s security, the government said on Sunday.
NSA Reportedly Opposes Congress’ Attempts to Curb Its Spying on US Citizens
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 2:55pm EDTUS National Security Agency (NSA) officials have been making attempts to thwart an effort by American lawmakers to effectively prevent the agency from tracking US citizens domestically without a warrant.
Blinken Says Nuclear War Threat No Worse Than Climate Change
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 2:41pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Friday, Blinken met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to working closely with Australia on climate change, peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as countering state-sponsored disinformation.
Meteorite ‘Returning to Earth’ is Not Implausible – Scientist
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 1:51pm EDTA meteorite recently identified as probably the first known piece of terrestrial rock that returned home after being flung into space millennia ago may be a unique occurrence, but it does not contradict the laws of physics, a Russian scientist said.
Western-Trained Ukrainian Unit Loses 9 of 10 US-Made MaxxPro Vehicles
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 1:45pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Ukrainian battalion, trained in the West and equipped for the counteroffensive, has lost nine out of 10 available US-made MaxxPro armored vehicles and lost most of its troops, with only 10 servicepeople of the unit remaining at the forefront, a American daily reported on Sunday, citing a Ukrainian soldier.
Thousands of People in Niger Protest Condemnation of Coup by France, ECOWAS
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 1:12pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Thousands of people took place in a rally against France and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the Nigerien capital of Niamey on Sunday, opposing their condemnation of the recent coup in the country, Nigerien media reported.
Watch: First Swedish CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle Turns Into Russian Military Trophy
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 1:08pm EDTThe Combat Vehicle 90 was designed by the Swedish Defense Ministry for operations in a harsh Nordic climate. In January 2023, Stockholm announced the transfer of dozens of these war machines to Ukraine.
At Least 35 Killed, Over 200 Injured in Blast at Political Rally in Pakistan
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 12:21pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – At least 35 people were killed and over 200 others injured in a blast at a convention of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) party in the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a local newspaper reported on Sunday.
France Urges Niger to Ensure Security of Embassy in Niamey
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 11:41am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day, thousands of people in Niger participated in an action against France and ECOWAS, as well as in support of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland formed by the coup participants. The action, among other things, took place in front of the French embassy in Niamey.
How Many Tanks Has Ukraine Lost?
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 11:09am EDTWith Kiev’s desperate counteroffensive attempts still stuck in the mud, Russian forces keep marching on, laying Ukrainian tanks to waste in the special military operation zone.
Launch of Electron Rocket Canceled in New Zealand Right Before Start
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 10:58am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The launch of an Electron rocket carrying an Earth remote sensing satellite from a spaceport in New Zealand has been canceled right before the start, California-based aerospace company Rocket Lab said on Sunday.
Watch Russia’s Ka-52 Alligator Blast Ukrainian Outpost to Pieces
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 9:48am EDTRussia’s Ka-52 reconnaissance assault helicopters regularly lay to waste Ukrainian strongholds and command posts, using guided missiles.
Judge Dismisses Trump’s $475Mln Defamation Lawsuit Against CNN
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 9:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – While commenting on the issue, the former US president’s spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement they agreed with “the highly respected judge’s findings that CNN’s statements about President Trump are repugnant,” CNN reported. The broadcaster itself refused to comment on the judge’s ruling.
Veteran US Army Officer Sizes Up Russia’s Naval Power Against American, Chinese Fleets
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 9:07am EDTToday, Russia celebrates Navy Day, a national holiday that is observed annually nationwide on the last Sunday of July.
Russia Rolls Out Digital Ruble: New Form of National Currency Takes Shape
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 7:52am EDTAccording to the Central Bank’s leadership, test transactions will kick off next month, but full-scale usage of the digital ruble is scheduled for 2025.
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