Documents defining the procedure for maintaining Russia's non-strategic nuclear weapons at a special storage facility on the territory of Belarus have been signed in Minsk
Shoigu arrived in the Belarusian capital city earlier in the day to partake in a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization at the level of defense ministers.
"During a meeting, [the sides] signed documents defining the procedure for maintaining Russian non-strategic nuclear weapons in a special storage facility on the territory of Belarus," the ministry wrote on Telegram.
The deployment of non-strategic nuclear weapons is a response to the aggressive policy of unfriendly countries, the ministry added.
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Shoigu arrived in the Belarusian capital city earlier in the day to partake in a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization at the level of defense ministers.
"During a meeting, [the sides] signed documents defining the procedure for maintaining Russian non-strategic nuclear weapons in a special storage facility on the territory of Belarus," the ministry wrote on Telegram.
The deployment of non-strategic nuclear weapons is a response to the aggressive policy of unfriendly countries, the ministry added.
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📹 The Russian Armed Forces’ MLRS hit Ukrainian positions
After receiving the coordinates of the targets, the artillerymen moved to the assigned area. Having taken up firing positions, they accurately hit the targets at ranges of over 15 km, thus neutralising light-armored vehicles as well as Ukrainian military personnel in the rear of the defensive lines.
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After receiving the coordinates of the targets, the artillerymen moved to the assigned area. Having taken up firing positions, they accurately hit the targets at ranges of over 15 km, thus neutralising light-armored vehicles as well as Ukrainian military personnel in the rear of the defensive lines.
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📹 DPR’s People's Militia has published footage depicting ruins of the liberated city Artemovsk (Bakhmut)
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⚡ The Russian MoD’s latest statements on the Ukraine crisis:
▪️ Russia’s aviation and artillery inflicted fire damage on the units of the enemy in Kharkov region and the LPR. In addition, the actions of four sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were thwarted in Kharkov region, DPR and LPR. Up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen, three motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer have been neutralized in these areas during the day.
▪️ The operational-tactical and army aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems of the Russian Armed Forces engaged Ukrainian units in the LPR and DPR. Up to 65 Ukrainian personnel, three pick-up trucks, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers have been eliminated.
▪️ Near Donetsk, the units, aviation, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have eliminated up to 270 Ukrainian troops, three armored fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer during the day. Moreover, two ammunition depots of the 80th Air Assault and 110th Mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been annihilated close to Stupochka and Avdeevka.
▪️ In South Donetsk and near Zaporozhye, the aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems of the Russian Armed Forces have hit the enemy units. One sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been disabled in the DPR. Up to 110 Ukrainian servicemen, four motor vehicles, and two D-30 howitzers have been neutralized in these areas during the day.
▪️ Up to 25 Ukrainian troops, two motor vehicles, and one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system have been destroyed over the past 24 hours in Kherson region.
▪️ Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery of the Russian Group of Forces have engaged 95 Ukrainian artillery units, manpower and hardware in 102 areas during the day.
▪️ Russian air defence forces have intercepted eight HIMARS MLRS shells during the day.
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▪️ Russia’s aviation and artillery inflicted fire damage on the units of the enemy in Kharkov region and the LPR. In addition, the actions of four sabotage and reconnaissance groups of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were thwarted in Kharkov region, DPR and LPR. Up to 190 Ukrainian servicemen, three motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer have been neutralized in these areas during the day.
▪️ The operational-tactical and army aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems of the Russian Armed Forces engaged Ukrainian units in the LPR and DPR. Up to 65 Ukrainian personnel, three pick-up trucks, one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system, as well as D-20 and D-30 howitzers have been eliminated.
▪️ Near Donetsk, the units, aviation, and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have eliminated up to 270 Ukrainian troops, three armored fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer during the day. Moreover, two ammunition depots of the 80th Air Assault and 110th Mechanized brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been annihilated close to Stupochka and Avdeevka.
▪️ In South Donetsk and near Zaporozhye, the aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems of the Russian Armed Forces have hit the enemy units. One sabotage and reconnaissance group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been disabled in the DPR. Up to 110 Ukrainian servicemen, four motor vehicles, and two D-30 howitzers have been neutralized in these areas during the day.
▪️ Up to 25 Ukrainian troops, two motor vehicles, and one Gvozdika self-propelled artillery system have been destroyed over the past 24 hours in Kherson region.
▪️ Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, and artillery of the Russian Group of Forces have engaged 95 Ukrainian artillery units, manpower and hardware in 102 areas during the day.
▪️ Russian air defence forces have intercepted eight HIMARS MLRS shells during the day.
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📹 Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus have pranked the Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis
▪️ The Russian pranksters pretended to be the mayor of Warsaw and asked the Greek politician about the fears of the Greeks before the coming winter and public dissatisfaction with the actions of the Greek government, which supplies Ukraine with weapons.
▪️ What does the Greek population think about this? How does Athens cope with social tensions? And why does Kostas have a feeling that the Greeks are "losing enthusiasm" to help Ukraine? Watch the prank with the Mayor of Athens!
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▪️ The Russian pranksters pretended to be the mayor of Warsaw and asked the Greek politician about the fears of the Greeks before the coming winter and public dissatisfaction with the actions of the Greek government, which supplies Ukraine with weapons.
▪️ What does the Greek population think about this? How does Athens cope with social tensions? And why does Kostas have a feeling that the Greeks are "losing enthusiasm" to help Ukraine? Watch the prank with the Mayor of Athens!
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🇮🇳 Social media users suggest that India is more important than most of the G7
Sputnik takes a look at some of India's advantages over its Western partners:
🔹India’s economy is larger than 4 member countries of G-7;
🔹 India is the fastest growing economy in the world (not only in Asia!);
🔹 India is an integral part of fast-growing non-Western groupings, such as BRICS & SCO
🔹 India does not politicize its economy: it continues trade with Russia & China for its own national interests
Can you name more? Suggest you points in the comment section!
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Sputnik takes a look at some of India's advantages over its Western partners:
🔹India’s economy is larger than 4 member countries of G-7;
🔹 India is the fastest growing economy in the world (not only in Asia!);
🔹 India is an integral part of fast-growing non-Western groupings, such as BRICS & SCO
🔹 India does not politicize its economy: it continues trade with Russia & China for its own national interests
Can you name more? Suggest you points in the comment section!
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Ex-Pentagon analyst: Biden faces shrinking options on Ukraine
Retired Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski has stated that President Joe Biden is running out of time to achieve a "victory" in Ukraine. Despite Ukraine's diplomatic efforts and the influx of Western weaponry, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are unlikely to succeed due to their military shortcomings and lack of compatibility with NATO aid. The former Pentagon analyst questions the governability of Ukraine and suggests that US policymakers are preparing to "NATO-ize" the remaining territory.
Sending American troops to Ukraine is deemed unlikely by Kwiatkowski due to the difficulty of justifying such an escalation and the absence of financial benefits for the US. The prolonged conflict in Ukraine is viewed as politically toxic for the Biden administration, and may impact its popularity ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Kwiatkowski highlights the appeal of peace-oriented politicians like Donald Trump and RFK Jr., who advocate for ending US involvement in the Ukraine situation.
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Retired Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski has stated that President Joe Biden is running out of time to achieve a "victory" in Ukraine. Despite Ukraine's diplomatic efforts and the influx of Western weaponry, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are unlikely to succeed due to their military shortcomings and lack of compatibility with NATO aid. The former Pentagon analyst questions the governability of Ukraine and suggests that US policymakers are preparing to "NATO-ize" the remaining territory.
Sending American troops to Ukraine is deemed unlikely by Kwiatkowski due to the difficulty of justifying such an escalation and the absence of financial benefits for the US. The prolonged conflict in Ukraine is viewed as politically toxic for the Biden administration, and may impact its popularity ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Kwiatkowski highlights the appeal of peace-oriented politicians like Donald Trump and RFK Jr., who advocate for ending US involvement in the Ukraine situation.
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📊 Yesterday morning, the Ukrainian Armed Forces unsuccessfully tried to attack the Ivan Khurs of the Russian Black Sea Fleet with three unmanned boats, the Russian Defense Ministry reports.
All enemy boats were destroyed by fire from the Russian ship’s standard armament 140 kilometers northeast of the Bosphorus.
Check out Sputnik's infographic on the incident
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All enemy boats were destroyed by fire from the Russian ship’s standard armament 140 kilometers northeast of the Bosphorus.
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Hungary to assume EU presidency in 2024 despite attempts at hindrance
The European Parliament's decision to consider a resolution to prevent Budapest's EU presidency in 2024 is a political action by left-wing lawmakers, but Hungary will still take over the presidency, the Hungarian government told Sputnik on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga said that the European Parliament intended to vote on a resolution to prevent Budapest's EU presidency, scheduled for the second half of 2024.
"This is just another political action by the European left. Hungary is a full member of the European Union. It has already held the presidency of the European Council, so the same will happen in 2024," the government said.
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The European Parliament's decision to consider a resolution to prevent Budapest's EU presidency in 2024 is a political action by left-wing lawmakers, but Hungary will still take over the presidency, the Hungarian government told Sputnik on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga said that the European Parliament intended to vote on a resolution to prevent Budapest's EU presidency, scheduled for the second half of 2024.
"This is just another political action by the European left. Hungary is a full member of the European Union. It has already held the presidency of the European Council, so the same will happen in 2024," the government said.
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📹 Artemovsk (Bakhmut) after 224 days of battle
Sputnik shows footage from Artemovsk (Bakhmut) after 224 days of fighting for the city. The entire city is now under Russian control.
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Sputnik shows footage from Artemovsk (Bakhmut) after 224 days of fighting for the city. The entire city is now under Russian control.
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Scott Ritter: sending F-16 to Ukraine will backfire
After extensive discussions, the United States, NATO, and the European Union have reached a partial agreement on providing F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine. Pilot training has begun in some NATO countries, but no commitment has been made to deliver actual F-16 aircraft to Ukraine. This means that the debate surrounding this issue currently holds little significance in terms of combat capability.
It will take several months to train Ukrainian aircrews, making it unlikely for Ukrainian-piloted F-16s to be operational before early 2024. Even if the F-16 eventually sees combat in Ukraine, the idea that this aircraft, with its dated design from the 1970s, will grant Ukraine a transformative advantage is deemed unrealistic, former United States Marine Corps intelligence officer and Sputnik columnist Scott Ritter says.
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After extensive discussions, the United States, NATO, and the European Union have reached a partial agreement on providing F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine. Pilot training has begun in some NATO countries, but no commitment has been made to deliver actual F-16 aircraft to Ukraine. This means that the debate surrounding this issue currently holds little significance in terms of combat capability.
It will take several months to train Ukrainian aircrews, making it unlikely for Ukrainian-piloted F-16s to be operational before early 2024. Even if the F-16 eventually sees combat in Ukraine, the idea that this aircraft, with its dated design from the 1970s, will grant Ukraine a transformative advantage is deemed unrealistic, former United States Marine Corps intelligence officer and Sputnik columnist Scott Ritter says.
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US senator vows to use all tools to impede any debt ceiling deal without spending reform
US Senator Mike Lee promised on Thursday to use all available tools to impede any potential deal to raise the debt ceiling if the legislation lacks significant spending reforms.
“I will use every procedural tool at my disposal to impede a debt-ceiling deal that doesn’t contain substantial spending and budgetary reforms,” Lee, a Republican from Utah, said.
He expressed concern that the current negotiations between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are moving in that direction.
“If they do, that proposal will not face smooth sailing in the Senate,” he warned.
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US Senator Mike Lee promised on Thursday to use all available tools to impede any potential deal to raise the debt ceiling if the legislation lacks significant spending reforms.
“I will use every procedural tool at my disposal to impede a debt-ceiling deal that doesn’t contain substantial spending and budgetary reforms,” Lee, a Republican from Utah, said.
He expressed concern that the current negotiations between the White House and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are moving in that direction.
“If they do, that proposal will not face smooth sailing in the Senate,” he warned.
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🌍 Today Africa is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), replaced by the African Union (AU) in 2002
👆Take a look at our infographic on the milestones in the expansion of the OAU over time and the main indicators of the AU today
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🌍 Today Africa is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), replaced by the African Union (AU) in 2002
👆Take a look at our infographic on the milestones in the expansion of the OAU over time and the main indicators of the AU today
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Was NASAMS successful in Ukraine?
On Wednesday, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified the US Congress about a sale of medium-range air defense system NASAMS and related equipment for an estimated cost of $285 million to the Kiev regime.
What's NASAMS and is it really invincible?
On Wednesday, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified the US Congress about a sale of medium-range air defense system NASAMS and related equipment for an estimated cost of $285 million to the Kiev regime.
What's NASAMS and is it really invincible?
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Russia boosts hydrocarbon exports to India
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has revealed that exports of Russian oil and oil products to India reached 32 million tons in 2022. He emphasized that China and India are among the countries where additional volumes of these products will be sent, noting the significant increase in exports to India.
Novak also commented on energy markets, predicting that the price of Brent crude oil will exceed $80 per barrel by the end of the year, citing the recent average price of around $80 per barrel.
Regarding the upcoming face-to-face meeting of OPEC+ on June 4, Novak expressed his belief that it is unlikely to result in any new decisions or steps. He mentioned that while they anticipate assessing the market situation, he does not expect significant changes to be made during the meeting.
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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has revealed that exports of Russian oil and oil products to India reached 32 million tons in 2022. He emphasized that China and India are among the countries where additional volumes of these products will be sent, noting the significant increase in exports to India.
Novak also commented on energy markets, predicting that the price of Brent crude oil will exceed $80 per barrel by the end of the year, citing the recent average price of around $80 per barrel.
Regarding the upcoming face-to-face meeting of OPEC+ on June 4, Novak expressed his belief that it is unlikely to result in any new decisions or steps. He mentioned that while they anticipate assessing the market situation, he does not expect significant changes to be made during the meeting.
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Swedish Ministry of Defense to allow Ukrainian pilots to train on JAS Gripen fighter jets as well as special simulators
Defense Minister Pal Jonsson clarified that Sweden needs American F-16s itself, and that providing them to Ukraine is not currently relevant.
Earlier, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said that training Ukrainian pilots on American F-16s had already begun in several countries.
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Defense Minister Pal Jonsson clarified that Sweden needs American F-16s itself, and that providing them to Ukraine is not currently relevant.
Earlier, EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell said that training Ukrainian pilots on American F-16s had already begun in several countries.
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📹 Russian paratroopers wipe out Ukrainian observation post by the Fagot ATGM
▪️ An Ukrainian observation post was detected in the wooded area by a paratrooper reconnaissance squad. To obliterate it, a Fagot ATGM crew on an APC-D was dispatched. The crew dismounted and advanced to the line to attack the observation post as they got closer to the adversary.
▪️ The paratroopers moved into range of the enemy's line of sight and, acting bravely and forcefully, fired the Fagot ATGM at the AFU observation post.
▪️ The paratroopers quickly gathered, boarded an APC-D, and moved to a safe location to evade hostile backfire.
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▪️ An Ukrainian observation post was detected in the wooded area by a paratrooper reconnaissance squad. To obliterate it, a Fagot ATGM crew on an APC-D was dispatched. The crew dismounted and advanced to the line to attack the observation post as they got closer to the adversary.
▪️ The paratroopers moved into range of the enemy's line of sight and, acting bravely and forcefully, fired the Fagot ATGM at the AFU observation post.
▪️ The paratroopers quickly gathered, boarded an APC-D, and moved to a safe location to evade hostile backfire.
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🔺Anti-China peace plan? US unveils steps 'to deter invasion of Taiwan' as US-China tensions persist
🔺Zelensky called on the Arab League to ‘resist Russia’s influence’
🔺De-dollarization tendency continues: Russia and North Korea are working on a system of settlements in rubles
The Critical Hour will cover these and more stories! Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 6pm EST|3pm PST|12am CET via the website or app
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🔺Zelensky called on the Arab League to ‘resist Russia’s influence’
🔺De-dollarization tendency continues: Russia and North Korea are working on a system of settlements in rubles
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