🇩🇪 Germany not supplying long-range arms to Ukraine to prevent attacks against Russia - Scholz
"We carefully check all the requests we receive. But for us there is a principle that I share with the US president - we do not want the weapons we supply to be used to attack Russian territories," Scholz told German broadcaster ARD when asked why Germany refuses to supply Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missiles with a range of up to 500 kilometers (310 miles).
In May, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported, citing sources, that Ukraine had requested the Taurus missiles from Germany.
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"We carefully check all the requests we receive. But for us there is a principle that I share with the US president - we do not want the weapons we supply to be used to attack Russian territories," Scholz told German broadcaster ARD when asked why Germany refuses to supply Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missiles with a range of up to 500 kilometers (310 miles).
In May, German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung reported, citing sources, that Ukraine had requested the Taurus missiles from Germany.
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Conflict Resolution 'Business of Sudan,' But Russia May Contribute: Top Sudanese Official
The ongoing conflict in Sudan is first and foremost an internal issue of Sudan, but other nations, including neighboring countries, may contribute to its peaceful resolution by supporting initiatives on conflict settlement, said Malik Agar, the deputy chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa.
"War is not a fete. War is a serious business," he stressed. "This is a business of the Sudanese. And the Sudanese are the ones killing and the ones shooting themselves. If the war has to stop, also the initiative has to come from the Sudanese"
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The ongoing conflict in Sudan is first and foremost an internal issue of Sudan, but other nations, including neighboring countries, may contribute to its peaceful resolution by supporting initiatives on conflict settlement, said Malik Agar, the deputy chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, in an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa.
"War is not a fete. War is a serious business," he stressed. "This is a business of the Sudanese. And the Sudanese are the ones killing and the ones shooting themselves. If the war has to stop, also the initiative has to come from the Sudanese"
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Is Australia jumping the gun in legalizing prenoscription of psychedelic medicine?
Australia’s controversial move to become the world’s first country to allow the clinical prenoscription of MDMA, better known as part of the drug ecstasy, and psilocybin - the main ingredient in 'magic' mushrooms - for a raft of psychiatric conditions has left many clinicians and researchers concerned.
Was the decision rushed, people have asked, and others have expressed the fear that even authorized psychiatrists lack the competence to issue such prenoscriptions for drugs which are otherwise illegal in Australia. What costs will this entail? These are some of the concerns uppermost among experts in the field.
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Australia’s controversial move to become the world’s first country to allow the clinical prenoscription of MDMA, better known as part of the drug ecstasy, and psilocybin - the main ingredient in 'magic' mushrooms - for a raft of psychiatric conditions has left many clinicians and researchers concerned.
Was the decision rushed, people have asked, and others have expressed the fear that even authorized psychiatrists lack the competence to issue such prenoscriptions for drugs which are otherwise illegal in Australia. What costs will this entail? These are some of the concerns uppermost among experts in the field.
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🛸 World UFO Day: Most Mysterious Sightings in Africa
On July 2, those who believe in the existence of aliens or study phenomena that have no logical explanation and objects that are attributed to extraterrestrial origin, celebrate World UFO Day.
On this occasion, Sputnik Africa presents a list of the most mysterious incidents and alleged sightings of unidentified flying objects in Africa
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On July 2, those who believe in the existence of aliens or study phenomena that have no logical explanation and objects that are attributed to extraterrestrial origin, celebrate World UFO Day.
On this occasion, Sputnik Africa presents a list of the most mysterious incidents and alleged sightings of unidentified flying objects in Africa
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Brazil bans Bolsonaro from elections until 2030
Brazil's highest electoral court has made a decision to bar former President Jair Bolsonaro from seeking re-election until 2030, accusing the politician of misuse of power and spreading misinformation during the country's last elections.
The ruling is primarily based on the allegation that Bolsonaro used government communication channels, state television, and the presidential palace to foster doubt in Brazil's electronic voting system.
Furthermore, the ruling also prohibits his participation in the 2024 and 2028 municipal elections and disqualifies him from running in the 2026 general elections.
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Brazil's highest electoral court has made a decision to bar former President Jair Bolsonaro from seeking re-election until 2030, accusing the politician of misuse of power and spreading misinformation during the country's last elections.
The ruling is primarily based on the allegation that Bolsonaro used government communication channels, state television, and the presidential palace to foster doubt in Brazil's electronic voting system.
Furthermore, the ruling also prohibits his participation in the 2024 and 2028 municipal elections and disqualifies him from running in the 2026 general elections.
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Austria to join European air defense system - Chancellor
"Austria will join the European SkyShield air defence initiative," Chancellor Karl Neuhammer said on Twitter.
Neuhammer noted that the Ukraine conflict and the increased "threat situation" were the main reasons for the country's joining the initiative. He also added that negotiations to enter the initiative are already underway, but participation in SkyShield will not affect the neutrality of Austria.
In October, Germany and 13 NATO member countries signed a declaration on the creation of a more advanced European air defense system.
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"Austria will join the European SkyShield air defence initiative," Chancellor Karl Neuhammer said on Twitter.
Neuhammer noted that the Ukraine conflict and the increased "threat situation" were the main reasons for the country's joining the initiative. He also added that negotiations to enter the initiative are already underway, but participation in SkyShield will not affect the neutrality of Austria.
In October, Germany and 13 NATO member countries signed a declaration on the creation of a more advanced European air defense system.
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Fizz in a glass of bubbly can 'last decades'
The researchers, led by Gerard Liger-Belair, a physics professor at the University of Reims, France, measured the carbon dioxide levels in various vintages of bubbly aged for multiple decades.
The study learned that yeast-produced carbon dioxide inside decreased over the years. But, the bigger the bottle’s volume was, the more gas was retained inside it despite passage of time.
After accumulating impressive data, the research came up with information shedding light on the shelf life of aged champagne:
40 years for standard 750-milliliter bottles.
82 years for 1.5-liter bottles.
132 years for three-liter bottles.
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The researchers, led by Gerard Liger-Belair, a physics professor at the University of Reims, France, measured the carbon dioxide levels in various vintages of bubbly aged for multiple decades.
The study learned that yeast-produced carbon dioxide inside decreased over the years. But, the bigger the bottle’s volume was, the more gas was retained inside it despite passage of time.
After accumulating impressive data, the research came up with information shedding light on the shelf life of aged champagne:
40 years for standard 750-milliliter bottles.
82 years for 1.5-liter bottles.
132 years for three-liter bottles.
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Macron urges ministers to do utmost to restore order in France amid raging violence
Macron also said that the French government must continue supporting law enforcement and members of the special services who have been mobilized over the past five days, a French TV channel reports.
The fatal police shooting of a teenager sparked riots countrywide. Violent protesters have clashed with police and set fire to public buildings and vehicles. Hundreds of protesters have been detained.
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Macron also said that the French government must continue supporting law enforcement and members of the special services who have been mobilized over the past five days, a French TV channel reports.
The fatal police shooting of a teenager sparked riots countrywide. Violent protesters have clashed with police and set fire to public buildings and vehicles. Hundreds of protesters have been detained.
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Son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi hospitalized in critical condition due to prison hunger strike
Last month, Hannibal Gaddafi, one of the sons of the late Libyan leader, went on a hunger strike to protest his incarceration without trial in Lebanon since 2015, his lawyer said.
Hannibal Gaddafi was captured on the Syrian-Lebanese border after he and his family received political asylum in Syria following the assassination of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya in 2011.
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Last month, Hannibal Gaddafi, one of the sons of the late Libyan leader, went on a hunger strike to protest his incarceration without trial in Lebanon since 2015, his lawyer said.
Hannibal Gaddafi was captured on the Syrian-Lebanese border after he and his family received political asylum in Syria following the assassination of Muammar Gaddafi in Libya in 2011.
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🇷🇺 🇮🇳 Russian oil imports in India reached a record high last month, as the South Asian country is nearing its maximum limit in purchasing from major #OPEC producers.
🛢 According to Victor Katona, a prominent analyst on crude oil at Kepler, daily flows rose to 2.2 million barrels per day in June, marking an uninterrupted increase for the 10th consecutive month.
🇮🇶 🇸🇦 Data from an analytics firm shows that Russian purchases have once again exceeded combined shipments from Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
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🛢 According to Victor Katona, a prominent analyst on crude oil at Kepler, daily flows rose to 2.2 million barrels per day in June, marking an uninterrupted increase for the 10th consecutive month.
🇮🇶 🇸🇦 Data from an analytics firm shows that Russian purchases have once again exceeded combined shipments from Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
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Nuclear apocalypse not only possible, but also quite likely, Deputy Chief of Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warns
💬 There are at least two reasons.
First off, the world is in a standoff far worse than that of the Caribbean Crisis (Cuban Missile Crisis), because our adversaries are bent on truly defeating the largest nuclear power - Russia. They are, undoubtedly, utter morons, but that's just the way it is.
And the second reason is quite matter-of-fact, nukes have already been used, and it’s well known who did it and when, which means that there aren't any taboos!
Medvedev said this in an op-ed he penned for a Russian newspaper.
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💬 There are at least two reasons.
First off, the world is in a standoff far worse than that of the Caribbean Crisis (Cuban Missile Crisis), because our adversaries are bent on truly defeating the largest nuclear power - Russia. They are, undoubtedly, utter morons, but that's just the way it is.
And the second reason is quite matter-of-fact, nukes have already been used, and it’s well known who did it and when, which means that there aren't any taboos!
Medvedev said this in an op-ed he penned for a Russian newspaper.
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📹 Russian tank crews eliminated a stronghold and equipment belonging to Ukrainian forces in the special military operation zone using various types of ammo
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⚡️ FSB foils assassination plot organized by Ukrainian intel targeting head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov
▪️ The authorities have arrested a Russian national recruited and trained in subversive acts by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in a plot to assassinate Crimean Head Sergey Aksyonov
▪️ The Security Service of Ukraine sought to blow up Aksyonov's car, the perpetrator was apprehended as he was removing a concealed bomb.
▪️ The authorities have arrested a Russian national recruited and trained in subversive acts by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in a plot to assassinate Crimean Head Sergey Aksyonov
▪️ The Security Service of Ukraine sought to blow up Aksyonov's car, the perpetrator was apprehended as he was removing a concealed bomb.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Chinese defense minister meets Russia’s top naval commander in Beijing
▪️ Both country’s top brass discussed military cooperation and their contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
▪️ China hopes to expand cooperation with the Russian Navy to jointly contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world, the head of the Chinese Defense Ministry said.
▪️ The commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy told his Chinese counterpart that Moscow places great importance on strengthening cooperation between the militaries of the two countries.
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▪️ Both country’s top brass discussed military cooperation and their contribution to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
▪️ China hopes to expand cooperation with the Russian Navy to jointly contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world, the head of the Chinese Defense Ministry said.
▪️ The commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy told his Chinese counterpart that Moscow places great importance on strengthening cooperation between the militaries of the two countries.
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Sweden condemns recent Quran-burning that infuriated Muslim world
The Foreign Ministry called the desecration of the Quran, or any other holy noscripture, an "offensive and disrespectful act and a clear provocation," which "in no way reflects the views of the Swedish government."
The burning of the Quran outside Stockholm's main mosque last Wednesday further exacerbated tensions with Turkiye and cast a shadow of doubt over Sweden's NATO bid that hinges on Ankara's approval.
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The Foreign Ministry called the desecration of the Quran, or any other holy noscripture, an "offensive and disrespectful act and a clear provocation," which "in no way reflects the views of the Swedish government."
The burning of the Quran outside Stockholm's main mosque last Wednesday further exacerbated tensions with Turkiye and cast a shadow of doubt over Sweden's NATO bid that hinges on Ankara's approval.
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The creation of a Russian Agricultural Bank subsidiary to reconnect to SWIFT is under discussion, but the EU has not put forward any specific mechanisms
Earlier, a report surfaced saying that the EU was weighing the possibility of reconnecting the Russian Agricultural Bank to SWIFT through the creation of a subsidiary to safeguard the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Russia, Ukraine, Turkiye and the United Nations reached an agreement on July 22, 2022 to provide a humanitarian maritime corridor for ships carrying food and fertilizer exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. On May 18, 2023, Russia extended the grain deal for 60 days, until July 17.
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Earlier, a report surfaced saying that the EU was weighing the possibility of reconnecting the Russian Agricultural Bank to SWIFT through the creation of a subsidiary to safeguard the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Russia, Ukraine, Turkiye and the United Nations reached an agreement on July 22, 2022 to provide a humanitarian maritime corridor for ships carrying food and fertilizer exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. On May 18, 2023, Russia extended the grain deal for 60 days, until July 17.
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The Kiev regime's Western bosses may be looking to capitalize on the predicament at the Zaporozhye NPP in order to further their own goals
The much-hyped Ukrainian "counteroffensive" has already run out of steam and "Ukraine’s Western masters" now realize that Kiev cannot prevail on the battlefield even with all the military assistance provided by NATO, Renat Karchaa, Rosenergoatom advisor, said.
This is why the West has recently been fixed on portraying Russia as a country capable of perpetrating an act of nuclear terrorism, with the international community ready to single out "the guilty party before the event takes place."
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The much-hyped Ukrainian "counteroffensive" has already run out of steam and "Ukraine’s Western masters" now realize that Kiev cannot prevail on the battlefield even with all the military assistance provided by NATO, Renat Karchaa, Rosenergoatom advisor, said.
This is why the West has recently been fixed on portraying Russia as a country capable of perpetrating an act of nuclear terrorism, with the international community ready to single out "the guilty party before the event takes place."
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Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev calls for reforming UN, other international organizations
🗣 This is possible only by fully respecting the rights of the Security Council’s permanent members, otherwise it will turn out to be completely ineffective. And then the UN will sink into oblivion as an institution that has not justified the hopes of free peoples. I'm not talking about the fate of the current international freaks like the ICC, the Council of Europe or the OSCE.
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🗣 This is possible only by fully respecting the rights of the Security Council’s permanent members, otherwise it will turn out to be completely ineffective. And then the UN will sink into oblivion as an institution that has not justified the hopes of free peoples. I'm not talking about the fate of the current international freaks like the ICC, the Council of Europe or the OSCE.
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⚡️ Ukraine’s counteroffensive fails in all directions: Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu
▪️ Kiev is trying to compensate for military failures with terrorist shelling of civilian targets for the sake of propaganda effect, Sergei Shoigu said.
▪️ The minister noted that the Kiev regime, at the insistence of the West, requires the command of the Armed Forces to advance, despite losses.
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces reduces the offensive potential of the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to effective strikes, Shoigu added.
▪️ The minister also said that Russian air defense forces destroyed 158 HIMARS missiles, 25 storm shadows, 386 UAVs in June.
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▪️ Kiev is trying to compensate for military failures with terrorist shelling of civilian targets for the sake of propaganda effect, Sergei Shoigu said.
▪️ The minister noted that the Kiev regime, at the insistence of the West, requires the command of the Armed Forces to advance, despite losses.
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces reduces the offensive potential of the Armed Forces of Ukraine due to effective strikes, Shoigu added.
▪️ The minister also said that Russian air defense forces destroyed 158 HIMARS missiles, 25 storm shadows, 386 UAVs in June.
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Turkish sailors rescue French adventurer lost in the Atlantic
Didier Bovard intended to cross the ocean in a custom-made pedal-powered boat.
The Frenchman embarked on his long-distance voyage from the Canary Islands and wanted to get to New York, but the boat broke down, Bovard was evacuated to Puerto Rico (after 137 days from the start of his journey).
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Didier Bovard intended to cross the ocean in a custom-made pedal-powered boat.
The Frenchman embarked on his long-distance voyage from the Canary Islands and wanted to get to New York, but the boat broke down, Bovard was evacuated to Puerto Rico (after 137 days from the start of his journey).
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🇷🇺 A "destabilization attempt" in Russia on June 23-25 failed due to the loyalty to the oath and military duty of the personnel of the Russian Armed Forces, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said while commenting on Wagner's aborted mutiny.
The mutiny did not affect the actions of the groupings of troops, he added, thanking the personnel for their conscientious service.
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The mutiny did not affect the actions of the groupings of troops, he added, thanking the personnel for their conscientious service.
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