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Lords of the Seas and Oceans Honored: Russia Celebrates Navy Day
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 6:52am EDTAnnually, on the last Sunday of July, Russia traditionally celebrates the Navy Day – a holiday, established by presidential decree in 2006 to honor the events of Great Northern War, when the Russian fleet was created.
Germany May Face Irreversible Deindustrialization – CDU Chair
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 6:03am EDTThe German economy is expected to be the worst-performing among the G7 nations this year, with the country’s gross domestic product likely to plummet by at least 0.3%.
1Russian Navy Fleet to Receive 30 Ships in 2023 – Putin
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 5:11am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The ships put on combat duty include the Mercury missile corvette, on which the St. George naval flag has been hoisted “as a sign of the inviolability of [Russian] naval traditions, a symbol of courage, bravery and firmness of military sailors,” the Russian leader stated.
Watch Russian Nona-S Mortar Decimating Ukrainian Troops on Right Bank of Dnepr
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 4:41am EDTThe Nona-S mortar was developed specially for airborne forces and meant for quick and decisive offensive actions.
Russian Forces Repel 3 Attacks in Krasny Liman Direction
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 4:04am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian forces have repelled 3 Ukrainian attacks in the Krasnyi Lyman direction over the past 24 hours, and the Ukrainian military lost up to 140 soldiers and 6 pieces of military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Vladimir Putin, African Leaders Participate in Russian Navy Day Celebration in St. Petersburg
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 3:44am EDTAfrican heads of states repeatedly stressed the importance of military cooperation with Russia and praised the might of the Russian Navy.
Zelensky ‘in Frustration’ Over Downing of US-Made HIMARS Missiles by ‘Superb’ Russian Air Defenses
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 3:43am EDTOver the past few months, the Russian air defense systems have destroyed a whole array of Kiev’s HIMARS missiles in the special military operation zone in Ukraine.
Western Sanctions Won’t Stall Modernization of Russian Navy
Sputnik - Jul 30th 2023 2:00am EDTThe next few months will see more advanced vehicles being commissioned for the Russian Navy, which is successfully going through the process of upgrading, experts have told Sputnik.
Musk Says Twitter Headquarters Will Not Move Out of San Francisco
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 11:47pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says the Twitter headquarters will stay in San Francisco despite the fact that many companies have left the city.
Ukraine Tried to Attack Moscow Using Drones, Russian Defense Ministry Confirms
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 11:42pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – An attempt was made by the Kiev regime overnight to launch a terrorist attack in Moscow using three drones, the Russian Defense Ministry informed on Sunday.
Russian Troops Prevent Ukrainian Forces From Transferring Reserves
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 11:28pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have thwarted an attempt by the Ukrainian forces to transfer reserves to the front line in the Kupyansk direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Delta Passengers Sue Airline After Drunk Passenger Groped 16-Year-Old and Her Mother
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 10:44pm EDTThe man was served at least 10 vodka-filled beverages and one glass of wine before he proceeded to harass, and then grope a 16-year-old girl as well as her mother, the lawsuit claims.
Lake Beach Storm in Russia’s Mari El Republic Leaves Seven Dead
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 10:15pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A total of seven people, including three children, have died in Russia’s Republic of Mari El as a result of a storm, local civil defense authorities inform.
Trump Lashes Out at Biden for ‘Monumental Corruption’
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 8:32pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump has once again critiqued the administration of US President Joe Biden, accusing Biden of corruption.
Morocco Says Dominican Republic Recognizes Kingdom’s Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 8:03pm EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – The Moroccan Foreign Ministry says that the Dominican Republic has recognized the kingdom’s sovereignty over Western Sahara.
Putin’s Address to Reporters Following the Second Russia-Africa Summit
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 6:27pm EDTRussian President Vladimir Putin addressed reporters on Saturday following the Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg on Friday. He answered questions on issues related to the grain deal, Russia’s relationship with African countries, and Ukraine.
US-Led Coalition Makes 23 Close Encounters With Russian Aircraft in Syria in 2023 – Moscow
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 4:31pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The coalition led by the United States made 23 close encounters with the Russian aerospace forces in Syria in 2023, Rear Adm. Oleg Gurinov, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Saturday.
Explosion at Fireworks Factory in Thailand Leaves At Least 10 Dead, Over 100 Injured
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 3:49pm EDTBANGKOK (Sputnik) – At least 10 people died and 118 suffered injuries and burns as a result of an explosion at a fireworks factory in Thailand’s southern Narathiwat province on Saturday, with over 200 residential facilities and a local market also affected by the accident, Thai media reported.
Bolivia Joins De-Dollarization Trend by Using Chinese Yuan in Foreign Trade
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 2:55pm EDTBolivia has recently joined the ranks of countries that use currencies other than the US dollar in foreign trade.
Watch Russian Tank Prevail Over Ukrainian Armored Column
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 2:16pm EDTAs Ukrainian forces keep trying to break through Russian defensive lines as part of their ongoing “counteroffensive,” their attempts get thwarted again and again by soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces.
Greece Lifts State of Emergency Declared in Rhodes Due to Fires
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 1:40pm EDTATHENS (Sputnik) – Greece has lifted a state of emergency that was imposed earlier this week on the island of Rhodes due to severe forest fires, the Ministry for Climate Crisis and Civil Protection said on Saturday.
Mass Rally in Tel Aviv Against Judicial Reform
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 1:17pm EDTIsrael has been rocked by political protests since January, when a controversial reform plan was first unveiled. Demonstrations intensified in July as Parliament began the official discussion of amendments and passed part of them in the first reading.
Russian Forces Seize Swedish CV90 IFV in Special Op Zone for the First Time
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 12:39pm EDTThe Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) is a family of combat vehicles that have been in service in the Swedish army since 1993. These vehicles are equipped with a Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/70 and their armor protects against 30 mm APFSDS.
Putin Says Russia-Africa Summit Held at Good Level With Good Results
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 11:53am EDTST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday that the Russia-Africa summit went well and with good results.
US, Australia Agree to Create Joint Intelligence Center by 2024
Sputnik - Jul 29th 2023 11:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The governments of the United States and Australia said on Saturday they had agreed to create a joint intelligence center by 2024 to enhance defense cooperation between the two nations.
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