How much money has NATO pledged to Ukraine to date?
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announced a 500 million euro security assistance package to Ukraine at a press conference in Brussels on Friday.
US officials announced their own $800 million military aid package for Kiev, including howitzer-fired cluster bombs, Bradley and Stryker armored vehicles, Patriot air defense systems, AIM-7 air-to-air missiles, and Stinger man-portable anti-air missiles.
Who is the single biggest NATO donor to Ukraine? What does Ukraine do with the military aid it gets?
Sputnik crunches the numbers
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announced a 500 million euro security assistance package to Ukraine at a press conference in Brussels on Friday.
US officials announced their own $800 million military aid package for Kiev, including howitzer-fired cluster bombs, Bradley and Stryker armored vehicles, Patriot air defense systems, AIM-7 air-to-air missiles, and Stinger man-portable anti-air missiles.
Who is the single biggest NATO donor to Ukraine? What does Ukraine do with the military aid it gets?
Sputnik crunches the numbers
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What motivates mercs to fight in Ukraine and how much do they get paid?
An investigation by French media has uncovered the salaries of foreign mercenaries attached to Ukraine’s infamous International Legion, with fighters said to receive 500 euros per month as a base salary, and up to 3,000 euros per month when they’re on the front lines. The report estimates that there are currently about 100 French nationals fighting in Ukraine.
International Legion fighters reportedly sign contracts with the Ukrainian Army, with some complaining about having to pay out of pocket for expenses, including weapons.
Check out more about what mercs have experienced in Ukraine in Sputnik's article
An investigation by French media has uncovered the salaries of foreign mercenaries attached to Ukraine’s infamous International Legion, with fighters said to receive 500 euros per month as a base salary, and up to 3,000 euros per month when they’re on the front lines. The report estimates that there are currently about 100 French nationals fighting in Ukraine.
International Legion fighters reportedly sign contracts with the Ukrainian Army, with some complaining about having to pay out of pocket for expenses, including weapons.
Check out more about what mercs have experienced in Ukraine in Sputnik's article
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UK chancellor doubtful on pre-election tax cuts amid rising inflation
The UK Jeremy Hunt chancellor has urged businesses to help address the issue of soaring prices, as the government is falling significantly short of its promise to reduce inflation from 8.7 percent to 5 percent. He explained that the government won't support tax cuts if they worsen the fight against inflation.
Hunt also urges companies to keep prices low to help ease the cost of living crisis on their customers.
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The UK Jeremy Hunt chancellor has urged businesses to help address the issue of soaring prices, as the government is falling significantly short of its promise to reduce inflation from 8.7 percent to 5 percent. He explained that the government won't support tax cuts if they worsen the fight against inflation.
Hunt also urges companies to keep prices low to help ease the cost of living crisis on their customers.
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The FBI in a statement to Sputnik on Saturday said they cannot confirm or deny that they are conducting an investigation into US Special Representative for Iran Rob Malley.
Last month, Malley said he was placed on leave while his security clearance is under investigation, but did not disclose when he went on leave and for how long.
An American media previously reported that White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns to Israeli counterparts that Israel has been leaking information to the press about indirect talks between the United States and Tehran.
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Last month, Malley said he was placed on leave while his security clearance is under investigation, but did not disclose when he went on leave and for how long.
An American media previously reported that White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns to Israeli counterparts that Israel has been leaking information to the press about indirect talks between the United States and Tehran.
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Former Refugees Give 'Hope' to Sudanese Fleeing War to Egypt
The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan is destroying everything in its path. But there are people who have dared to help those affected by this terrible catastrophe. Among them are volunteers who provide emergency aid, such as medical or psychological care. Others are providing long-term support.
This is what has been done by the Hope Center and School, which was founded in the Egyptian province of Giza on 6 October.
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The ongoing armed conflict in Sudan is destroying everything in its path. But there are people who have dared to help those affected by this terrible catastrophe. Among them are volunteers who provide emergency aid, such as medical or psychological care. Others are providing long-term support.
This is what has been done by the Hope Center and School, which was founded in the Egyptian province of Giza on 6 October.
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🇺🇸🇨🇳Chinese Vice Premier voices concern over US sanctions on Beijing to US Treasury secretary
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng voiced concern over US sanctions and other restrictive measures against Beijing during a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday, China's State Council said.
The Chinese side also stated that "generalizing national security is not conducive to normal economic and trade exchanges."
"Focusing on the implementation of the important agreements, reached during the leaders' meeting in Bali [on the sidelines of the G20 summit in 2022], the two sides conducted in-depth, candid and pragmatic exchanges on economic and financial situation of the two countries and the world, as well as on cooperation to deal with common global challenges. The talks were constructive," the statement read.
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Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng voiced concern over US sanctions and other restrictive measures against Beijing during a meeting with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday, China's State Council said.
The Chinese side also stated that "generalizing national security is not conducive to normal economic and trade exchanges."
"Focusing on the implementation of the important agreements, reached during the leaders' meeting in Bali [on the sidelines of the G20 summit in 2022], the two sides conducted in-depth, candid and pragmatic exchanges on economic and financial situation of the two countries and the world, as well as on cooperation to deal with common global challenges. The talks were constructive," the statement read.
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Could Biden's approach toward 'forever chemicals' in water affect his 2024 hopes?
The US Geological Survey has conducted a study that revealed the presence of a class of chemicals in nearly half of the US tap water systems. These chemicals, known as "forever chemicals," are resistant to water, grease, oil, and heat and are commonly found in various industrial products.
Environmental justice advocate Anthony Rogers-Wright told Sputnik that these chemicals cause cancer, digestive problems, and reproductive health issues.
Read his full interview on Sputnik's website
The US Geological Survey has conducted a study that revealed the presence of a class of chemicals in nearly half of the US tap water systems. These chemicals, known as "forever chemicals," are resistant to water, grease, oil, and heat and are commonly found in various industrial products.
Environmental justice advocate Anthony Rogers-Wright told Sputnik that these chemicals cause cancer, digestive problems, and reproductive health issues.
Read his full interview on Sputnik's website
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Scott Ritter: Cluster munitions will change nothing for Ukraine
"The decision by the Biden administration to supply Ukraine with the M864 round is simply a callous continuation of a policy designed to prolong a conflict Ukraine cannot win, and which causes Ukraine to lose hundreds of men killed every day," Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector and retired US Marine Corps intelligence officer, wrote in his article for Sputnik.
“It does nothing to alter the current trajectory of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which as things currently stand points to a decisive Russian victory, an outcome the Biden administration is loath to accept.” he said.
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"The decision by the Biden administration to supply Ukraine with the M864 round is simply a callous continuation of a policy designed to prolong a conflict Ukraine cannot win, and which causes Ukraine to lose hundreds of men killed every day," Scott Ritter, a former United Nations weapons inspector and retired US Marine Corps intelligence officer, wrote in his article for Sputnik.
“It does nothing to alter the current trajectory of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which as things currently stand points to a decisive Russian victory, an outcome the Biden administration is loath to accept.” he said.
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🇩🇪 Germany set against Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership
Berlin plans to urge other NATO members during the Vilnius summit on July 11-12 that they should focus on security assurances to Kiev, and not NATO membership, in order not to risk a war with Russia, UK media reported, citing an alliance source.
The US, the UK and the EU are currently working on "Bucharest-plus" - a series of bilateral security offerings to Kiev - instead of offering Ukraine NATO membership. Individual offers of security guarantees to Kiev would then be combined into an umbrella deal, a "Memorandum of Understanding," endorsed by NATO and the EU, the report said, adding that, according to sources, it would be the "next best offer" to Kiev.
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Berlin plans to urge other NATO members during the Vilnius summit on July 11-12 that they should focus on security assurances to Kiev, and not NATO membership, in order not to risk a war with Russia, UK media reported, citing an alliance source.
The US, the UK and the EU are currently working on "Bucharest-plus" - a series of bilateral security offerings to Kiev - instead of offering Ukraine NATO membership. Individual offers of security guarantees to Kiev would then be combined into an umbrella deal, a "Memorandum of Understanding," endorsed by NATO and the EU, the report said, adding that, according to sources, it would be the "next best offer" to Kiev.
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Russian aviation strikes Ukrainian positions in Krasny Liman direction
Ukrainian troops suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment as a result of Russian artillery strikes, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Meanwhile, in the Svatove direction, Russian troops repelled an attack of Ukraine’s 66th Mechanized Brigade, with a tank, an armored combat vehicle and two enemy pickup trucks destroyed.
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Ukrainian troops suffered significant losses in manpower and equipment as a result of Russian artillery strikes, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Meanwhile, in the Svatove direction, Russian troops repelled an attack of Ukraine’s 66th Mechanized Brigade, with a tank, an armored combat vehicle and two enemy pickup trucks destroyed.
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🇨🇳🇺🇸 ‘Sign of American weakness’: Treasury chief Yellen ripped for ‘embarrassing’ protocol error during China visit
The way the top economic official overly enthusiastically bowed to Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng was ripped into by US media, who cited numerous experts saying it was an “embarrassing” protocol error.
“Never, ever, ever, an American official does not bow,” Bradley Blakeman, who served as a senior staffer in George W. Bush’s White House, said, as cited by a US media outlet. “It looks like she’s been summoned to the principal’s office, and that’s exactly the optics the Chinese love.”
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The way the top economic official overly enthusiastically bowed to Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng was ripped into by US media, who cited numerous experts saying it was an “embarrassing” protocol error.
“Never, ever, ever, an American official does not bow,” Bradley Blakeman, who served as a senior staffer in George W. Bush’s White House, said, as cited by a US media outlet. “It looks like she’s been summoned to the principal’s office, and that’s exactly the optics the Chinese love.”
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia’s upper house speaker Matvienko to visit China
Valentina Matvienko will participate in a meeting of the inter-parliamentary commission on cooperation between Russia’s Federal Assembly and the National People's Congress of China.
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Valentina Matvienko will participate in a meeting of the inter-parliamentary commission on cooperation between Russia’s Federal Assembly and the National People's Congress of China.
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Ukraine admits it attacked Crimean bridge to 'break' Russia's logistics
Ukrainian deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar has admitted that the authorities in Kiev had carried out an attack on the Crimean Bridge in autumn of 2022, killing three people, causing part of the road section to collapse into the sea.
Up until now, Kiev refused to take responsibility for the attack on the 19-km long bridge - the longest in Europe and connecting the Crimean peninsula and mainland Russia's Krasnodar region, yet its officials had gloated over the attack in Twitter posts.
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Ukrainian deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar has admitted that the authorities in Kiev had carried out an attack on the Crimean Bridge in autumn of 2022, killing three people, causing part of the road section to collapse into the sea.
Up until now, Kiev refused to take responsibility for the attack on the 19-km long bridge - the longest in Europe and connecting the Crimean peninsula and mainland Russia's Krasnodar region, yet its officials had gloated over the attack in Twitter posts.
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🇵🇱 Poland delivers about dozen MI-24 helicopters to Ukraine
The Ukraine's fleet still remains "small" compared with the capacity of the Russian air systems, a report by US media said.
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The Ukraine's fleet still remains "small" compared with the capacity of the Russian air systems, a report by US media said.
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🇺🇸 87-year-old man killed, 3 others injured after string of shootings in New York
The police have detained a 25-year-old man, who staged a string of shootings in Brooklyn and Queens, and whose motives are still unknown and presumably "random," Joseph Kenny, the assistant chief in the NYPD's Detective Bureau, told a news conference. “As he is driving on his scooter, he is randomly shooting people," Kenny added.
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The police have detained a 25-year-old man, who staged a string of shootings in Brooklyn and Queens, and whose motives are still unknown and presumably "random," Joseph Kenny, the assistant chief in the NYPD's Detective Bureau, told a news conference. “As he is driving on his scooter, he is randomly shooting people," Kenny added.
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🇫🇷📹 Marseille’s largest public library set ablaze amid violent protests in France Videos on social media show rioters ransacking and torching Marsielle’s biggest library, the Alcazar. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
🇫🇷 French confidence in police grew despite fatal police shooting, poll shows
A new OpinionWay poll conducted for a French newspaper reveals that 73% of respondents trust the French police, with 46% having said that they have a lot of confidence in law enforcement. The poll also showed that 59% of the French believe that the authorities should use a tough approach when dealing with problems in the suburbs.
Only 36% of the survey’s respondents consider immigration to be one of the main problems in France. Over 60% said they believed that purchasing power was a major issue, while 49% said security was one of the key problems.
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A new OpinionWay poll conducted for a French newspaper reveals that 73% of respondents trust the French police, with 46% having said that they have a lot of confidence in law enforcement. The poll also showed that 59% of the French believe that the authorities should use a tough approach when dealing with problems in the suburbs.
Only 36% of the survey’s respondents consider immigration to be one of the main problems in France. Over 60% said they believed that purchasing power was a major issue, while 49% said security was one of the key problems.
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📹 Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter pounds Ukrainian personnel carrier in South Donetsk area
Footage from Russia’s Ministry of Defense contains a recording from the Ka-52’s sighting system, the target acquisition, the launch of a guided missile and a Ukrainian armored vehicle getting obliterated.
"Direct hit!" - a Ka-52 crew member radioed in after striking the target.
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Footage from Russia’s Ministry of Defense contains a recording from the Ka-52’s sighting system, the target acquisition, the launch of a guided missile and a Ukrainian armored vehicle getting obliterated.
"Direct hit!" - a Ka-52 crew member radioed in after striking the target.
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📹 Russian forces decimate column of Ukrainian armored vehicles amid Kiev’s unsuccessful counteroffensive attempts
Minefields and Russian artillery made short work of at least 10 pieces of Ukrainian military equipment, including Western-supplied ones.
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Minefields and Russian artillery made short work of at least 10 pieces of Ukrainian military equipment, including Western-supplied ones.
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🇷🇺 Russia's air defense systems on Sunday shot down a cruise missile in an area next to the Crimean city of Kerch, Sergey Aksyonov, the head of the Republic of Crimea, said
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🇮🇷🇩🇿 Top Iranian, Algerian diplomats discuss visa abolition, African Union, Israel
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that he had discussed with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, a wide range of issues, including the abolition of the visa regime between the two countries, the African Union and Israel's intention to join the organization.
💬“We have agreed to take the first step towards abolishing visas for politicians of both countries, and then towards abolishing ordinary, tourist visas," Amirabdollahian is quoted as saying.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that he had discussed with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, a wide range of issues, including the abolition of the visa regime between the two countries, the African Union and Israel's intention to join the organization.
💬“We have agreed to take the first step towards abolishing visas for politicians of both countries, and then towards abolishing ordinary, tourist visas," Amirabdollahian is quoted as saying.
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🏝 Biden hits the beach after sending cluster munitions for civilians to die in Ukraine
America's oldest sitting President, who is running for reelection in 2024, has spent 353 days — 39.2% of his presidency — on vacation.
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America's oldest sitting President, who is running for reelection in 2024, has spent 353 days — 39.2% of his presidency — on vacation.
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