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Russia Tests Trophy Ukrainian Military Equipment, Results Revealed
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 5:51am EDTPieces of Ukraine’s NATO-provided military hardware were earlier captured by Russian forces amid Kiev’s botched counteroffensive, which has been underway since early June.
Stingers, Maverick Missiles Among Ammunition Destroyed in Greece’s Explosion
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 5:51am EDTATHENS (Sputnik) – Among the munitions exploded in Thursday’s blast in Greece were AGM Maverick missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft systems, and some shells, the local newspaper reported on Saturday.
African Leaders Discuss Ukraine Initiative With Putin, Statement Being Prepared
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 5:33am EDTST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – A number of African leaders discussed Ukrainian peace initiative at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the final statement is being prepared, a source in one of the African delegations told Sputnik.
Putin Holds Meetings With His African Counterparts
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 5:15am EDTPutin will hold bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Interim President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore, the Interim President of Mali Colonel Assimi Goita and the President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.
Russian Forces Target Ukrainian Saboteurs in Kherson Region
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 4:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian artillery has covered groups of Ukrainian saboteurs with heavy fire near the village of Sadovoe in the Kherson region, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Russia Bans Rice Exports Until December 31, 2023
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 3:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian government said on Saturday that it had imposed a ban on the export of rice and rice groats until December 31, 2023, in order to to maintain stability in the domestic market.
UK Weighs In on What’s Slowing Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 3:06am EDTThe UK Defense Ministry admitted in its recent intelligence report that the Russian Ka-52M crews successfully launch LMUR missiles beyond the range of Ukrainian air defense systems.
1‘Impossible Satellite’ Aeolus Beats the Odds, Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 2:56am EDTIn a daring and groundbreaking mission, Europe’s Aeolus satellite, hailed as the “impossible satellite,” has fulfilled its extraordinary purpose and safely concluded its space journey. On Friday, the final commands were issued to guide the spacecraft out of orbit, with the expectation that it would burn up upon re-entry over the Atlantic Ocean.
Kim Jong-un Pledges to Develop Cooperation With China to ‘New High’
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 2:48am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a reception for the Chinese delegation on Friday, during which the parties agreed to further develop cooperation and respond to the complicated international situation, the North’s state-run news agency reported on Saturday.
South African President Thanks Russia for Offering Free Grain Supplies
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 1:29am EDTST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) – African countries are grateful for Russia’s offer of free grain supplies, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the Russia-Africa summit.
Russia-Africa Summit Boosts Moscow’s Cooperation With the Continent
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 1:00am EDTGuests from 49 African nations have attended a two-day gathering in St. Petersburg, striking deals with Russian partners and sharing their rich culture.
Democrats Are Beating Up RFK Jr. Over Vaccines – Why This Issue?
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 11:51pm EDTWithin the Democratic Party, a quirky single issue has become the focus of opposition to primary challenger Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: his reputation as an anti-vaxxer.
NASA Loses Contact With ISS for 20 Minutes as Houston HQ Suffers Power Outage
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 11:27pm EDTLaunched in November 1998, the International Space Station’s objective is are to conduct research in a microgravity environment, serving as a testbed for space systems and encouraging global cooperation in space exploration. NASA intends to decommission the ISS by early 2030.
Biden in First-Ever Publicly Acknowledges 7th Grandchild From Hunter
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 11:08pm EDTThe Biden family previously refused to acknowledge the four-year-old girl despite a paternity test proving that the US president’s son, Hunter Biden, is her biological father.
US Presidential Candidate Vivek: NATO Should Not Admit Ukraine, Pentagon Needs Reshuffle
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 11:03pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik), Lenka White – American entrepreneur and a candidate in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries Vivek Ramaswamy has presented unusual opinions on US foreign affairs: he believes that NATO should never admit Ukraine and he wants to appoint new Pentagon leadership.
Elon Musk Says Russia, Ukraine Should Start ‘Turning Other Cheek’ to End Cycle of Conflict
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 10:53pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik), Lenka White – Entrepreneur Elon Musk believes that Ukraine and Russia should act according to an old Christian principle of ‘turning the other cheek’ and should forgive each other to get out of the vicious cycle.
Putin: Ball Now on Ukraine’s Side With Regard to Talks
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 10:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine abandoned the agreements reached after the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Kiev area and Moscow does not understand why Western countries are dragging Ukraine into NATO, creating a security threat, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Four Crew Members Missing After Australian Chopper Crashes Amid Joint US Military Drills
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 9:43pm EDTThe exercise was part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, which includes over 30,000 troops and is the largest-ever joint military exercise between Australia and the United States.
Bipartisan Toxicity
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 9:08pm EDTThe Senate passed on Thursday its version of the US National Defense Authorization Act, which is used to fund the US military. Weeks earlier, the House passed its version of the bill.
‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Millennium Falcon-Shaped Comet Spotted by Astronomers
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 8:19pm EDTA celestial spectacle awaits sky gazers as astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery of a “once-in-a-lifetime” comet that bears an uncanny resemblance to the iconic Millennium Falcon spacecraft from the beloved “Star Wars” series.
Bird Strike Brought Down US Fighter Jet During November Training – Report
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 8:04pm EDTMilitary aircraft hitting birds is not an uncommon occurrence, but they usually do not result in the loss of an aircraft or human fatalities. According to the Air Force Safety Center, 11 aircraft were destroyed by collisions with birds from 2000 to 2020, resulting in four deaths.
Ancient DNA Reveals Diverse Origins of Incas’ Machu Picchu
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 7:51pm EDTIn the early 1900s a scientific expedition carried out in Peru’s Machu Picchu led to the discovery of more than 170 burial sites, many of which were shallow graves hidden underneath boulders. It was ceramic items found inside tombs that raised questions over the site’s demographic composition.
McConnell’s Office Claims He Will Finish Term as Minority Leader Despite Freeze Incident
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 6:52pm EDTSearches for Gerontocracy, a form of oligarchical rule by leaders who are older than the general population, spiked shortly after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze during a press conference earlier this week.
Biden Approves $345 Million in US Defense Aid to Taiwan
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 6:24pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden approved up to $345 million in defense aid to Taiwan, the president said in a memorandum to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Some New York Residents Claim Heat Wave ‘Not That Bad’ as Air Quality Remains Poor
Sputnik - Jul 28th 2023 6:18pm EDTNEW YORK (Sputnik) – A heat wave accompanied by high humidity has hit New York City, prompting local authorities to issue heat warnings; however, some residents told Sputnik the situation is “not that bad” while expressing concern about the continuously poor air quality.
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