US economic aid to Ukraine is at risk from corruption in the Kiev government and the Ukrainian private sector, the State Department Inspector General warned in a report on Thursday.
"Over the longer run, particularly as the Department plans to assist Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, corruption in the Ukrainian government and private sector poses risks to the effectiveness of US foreign assistance that requires robust oversight." the State Department. Inspector General said in the report.
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"Over the longer run, particularly as the Department plans to assist Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, corruption in the Ukrainian government and private sector poses risks to the effectiveness of US foreign assistance that requires robust oversight." the State Department. Inspector General said in the report.
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US government cover-up of alien encounters hindering scientific progress
From Roswell to Area 51, Americans can't stop seeing UFOs and extra-terrestrials — 90 percent of such sightings are in the USA. Now Congress has finally opened hearings into the phenomena, Israeli physics professor Avi Loeb tells how they could travel to Earth.
The official US denial of visits to Earth by extra-terrestrials is a crime against scientific reason, says a top physicist.
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From Roswell to Area 51, Americans can't stop seeing UFOs and extra-terrestrials — 90 percent of such sightings are in the USA. Now Congress has finally opened hearings into the phenomena, Israeli physics professor Avi Loeb tells how they could travel to Earth.
The official US denial of visits to Earth by extra-terrestrials is a crime against scientific reason, says a top physicist.
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Does the US make their own microchips?
The Senate has okayed legislation aimed at speeding up the construction of semiconductor facilities in the US. Will the bill help America revive its chip industry, and does the United States currently manufacture its own semiconductors?
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The Senate has okayed legislation aimed at speeding up the construction of semiconductor facilities in the US. Will the bill help America revive its chip industry, and does the United States currently manufacture its own semiconductors?
Check this Sputnik article to find out.
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#SputnikInfographic 📊 Russia's world renowned flying firefighter: how Beriev Be-200 battles global blazes
Since its maiden flight in 1998, the Beriev Be-200 has become world-famous thanks to its successful missions of extinguishing blazes all over the globe. Designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company, the amphibious flying boat has proven unmatched in firefighting, search and rescue, maritime patrol, cargo, and passenger transportation.
Check out Sputnik’s infographic to view the unmatched features of this irreplaceable amphibious plane
Since its maiden flight in 1998, the Beriev Be-200 has become world-famous thanks to its successful missions of extinguishing blazes all over the globe. Designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company, the amphibious flying boat has proven unmatched in firefighting, search and rescue, maritime patrol, cargo, and passenger transportation.
Check out Sputnik’s infographic to view the unmatched features of this irreplaceable amphibious plane
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US to host trilateral summit with South Korea and Japan
US President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a trilateral summit at Camp David on August 18 to discuss expanding trilateral cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Friday.
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US President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a trilateral summit at Camp David on August 18 to discuss expanding trilateral cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Friday.
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💬 "Ordinary Australian people see their own government, the Albanese government, as the enemy of Australia"
Australia has lost its independence and has morphed into a tool of Washington's foreign proxy hybrid wars against Russia and China, Australian political activist Simeon Boikov told Sputnik.
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Australia has lost its independence and has morphed into a tool of Washington's foreign proxy hybrid wars against Russia and China, Australian political activist Simeon Boikov told Sputnik.
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NASA was forced to rely on backup systems to re-establish contact with astronauts aboard the International Space Station for the first time since its full operation began in 2009
The unexpected incident occurred on Tuesday and lasted for approximately 90 minutes before normal communications were restored.
During the outage, NASA utilized Russian communication systems to stay in touch with astronauts Frank Rubio, Woody Hoburg and Stephen Bowen, who form part of the Expedition 69 crew.
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The unexpected incident occurred on Tuesday and lasted for approximately 90 minutes before normal communications were restored.
During the outage, NASA utilized Russian communication systems to stay in touch with astronauts Frank Rubio, Woody Hoburg and Stephen Bowen, who form part of the Expedition 69 crew.
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African countries are grateful for Russia's offer of free grain supplies, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the Russia-Africa summit
Ramaphosa said that the main goal of African delegations was not to come to St. Petersburg to ask for free grain supplies from Russia, but African countries were nonetheless grateful for Russia’s offer to those in need.
Putin said earlier at the Russia-Africa summit that Russia was going to supply grain to African countries on a commercial basis as well as free of charge.
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Ramaphosa said that the main goal of African delegations was not to come to St. Petersburg to ask for free grain supplies from Russia, but African countries were nonetheless grateful for Russia’s offer to those in need.
Putin said earlier at the Russia-Africa summit that Russia was going to supply grain to African countries on a commercial basis as well as free of charge.
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🇰🇵 Kim Jong-un hosted a reception for a CCP and government delegation from China
The parties reportedly agreed to develop strategic cooperation and jointly respond to the "difficult" international situation.
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The parties reportedly agreed to develop strategic cooperation and jointly respond to the "difficult" international situation.
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The Armed Forces of Ukraine fired at least 42 shells at Russia’s Belgorod region over the past day, hitting at the Shebekino automobile border checkpoint 16 times, the governor said
No casualties or damage have been reported.
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No casualties or damage have been reported.
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💬 "We are really ready to work together hand in hand with our African friends for the future"
Vladimir Putin emphasizes Russia's desire to develop strategic partnership with African countries on the sidelines of the Second Russia-Africa Summit.
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Vladimir Putin emphasizes Russia's desire to develop strategic partnership with African countries on the sidelines of the Second Russia-Africa Summit.
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📹 Russian paratroopers destroy (0:09) Ukrainian company with multiple-launch rocket system in the zone of the special military op
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The Russian government imposed a ban on the export of rice and rice groats until December 31, 2023, in order to maintain stability in the domestic market
The ban will not affect the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, the government also said. Rice and rice groats could be sent abroad for humanitarian aid, as well as within the framework of international transit transportation, the government said.
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The ban will not affect the member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union, South Ossetia and Abkhazia, the government also said. Rice and rice groats could be sent abroad for humanitarian aid, as well as within the framework of international transit transportation, the government said.
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Sputnik is live as Russian President Vladimir Putin and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa are holding bilateral talks in St. Petersburg
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A number of African leaders discussed the 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 will meet with the leaders of South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali and Congo, and may talk to journalists, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia-Africa summits will be regular, as stated in the declaration; they will take place once every three years, Peskov added.
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Putin will meet with the leaders of South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali and Congo, and may talk to journalists, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia-Africa summits will be regular, as stated in the declaration; they will take place once every three years, Peskov added.
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💬 "Russia could help Australia"
Australian political activist Simeon Boikov speaks about benefits Australia could have if took a course of neutrality and friendship towards Russia.
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Australian political activist Simeon Boikov speaks about benefits Australia could have if took a course of neutrality and friendship towards Russia.
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