❗️Head of the DPR denied the news statements coming from Kiev about the capture of Andreevka near Artemovsk (Bakhmut) by Ukrainian troops. "It's a fake," Denis Pushilin told Sputnik.
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Russia declares 2 employees of US Embassy personae non gratae
According to the statement, US ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy was summoned to the ministry on Thursday to receive a strong demarche over actions of Jeffrey Sillin and David Bernstein, the first and the second secretaries of the embassy, which are “incompatible with the diplomatic status.”
🗣 “These persons [Sillin and Berstein] carried out illegal activities by maintaining contact with Russian citizen [Robert] Shonov, accused of ‘confidential cooperation’ with a foreign state. [Shonov] was given tasks with the goal of harming the national security of the Russian Federation for financial compensation. The US ambassador was informed that J. Sillin and D. Bernstein must leave Russian territory within 7 days in the status of persona non grata,” the ministry said.
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According to the statement, US ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy was summoned to the ministry on Thursday to receive a strong demarche over actions of Jeffrey Sillin and David Bernstein, the first and the second secretaries of the embassy, which are “incompatible with the diplomatic status.”
🗣 “These persons [Sillin and Berstein] carried out illegal activities by maintaining contact with Russian citizen [Robert] Shonov, accused of ‘confidential cooperation’ with a foreign state. [Shonov] was given tasks with the goal of harming the national security of the Russian Federation for financial compensation. The US ambassador was informed that J. Sillin and D. Bernstein must leave Russian territory within 7 days in the status of persona non grata,” the ministry said.
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Moscow has demanded that Kishinev cease politically motivated persecution of Russian-language media resources and observe international obligations in the field of freedom of speech and media after Moldova expelled the head of the Sputnik desk in Moldova, Vitaly Denisov, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
🗣 "The Russian side regarded this step as part of the anti-Russian campaign officially launched by Kishinev. They demanded that the Moldovan side stop the politically motivated persecution of Russian-language media resources and comply with international obligations in the field of freedom of speech and media and ensuring the rights of journalists," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
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🗣 "The Russian side regarded this step as part of the anti-Russian campaign officially launched by Kishinev. They demanded that the Moldovan side stop the politically motivated persecution of Russian-language media resources and comply with international obligations in the field of freedom of speech and media and ensuring the rights of journalists," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
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❗️The Ukrainian Armed Forces made an attempt to attack the "Samum" rocket ship of Russia's Black Sea Fleet with an unmanned boat. While repelling the attack, the enemy's unmanned boat was destroyed by fire from the ship's standard weapons, Russia's MoD reported on Thursday.
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"The cringest of cringe": Social media users mock Ukrainian Armed Forces speaker Sarah Ashton-Cirillo who posted a video calling to hunt down Russia's journalists
In the video, Ashton-Cirillo says that "the teeth of the Russian devils will gnash ever harder" and that "their rabid mouths will foam an uncontrollable frenzy."
"I’m sure you hate the truth as well since you’re a man pretending to be a woman," one netizen wrote, with others saying that the video is "Deeply creepy stuff." Some didn't believe that statements were made seriously: "This has to be a parody account. There's no other explanation", "Your new comedy show is wild", "EVERYONE IS LAUGHING AT YOU."
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In the video, Ashton-Cirillo says that "the teeth of the Russian devils will gnash ever harder" and that "their rabid mouths will foam an uncontrollable frenzy."
"I’m sure you hate the truth as well since you’re a man pretending to be a woman," one netizen wrote, with others saying that the video is "Deeply creepy stuff." Some didn't believe that statements were made seriously: "This has to be a parody account. There's no other explanation", "Your new comedy show is wild", "EVERYONE IS LAUGHING AT YOU."
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🇷🇺✈️ Two Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers completed a four-hour flight over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas
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👋 Hey, everyone! Important announcement here!
We’re introducing a new video format on our New Rules channel. Not everyone likes watching hour long podcasts. To help appeal to a broader audience, we will begin publishing 10-20 minute long highlights from our interviews. So two more fragments from our interview with Jeffrey Sachs will be out over the next few days.
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We’re introducing a new video format on our New Rules channel. Not everyone likes watching hour long podcasts. To help appeal to a broader audience, we will begin publishing 10-20 minute long highlights from our interviews. So two more fragments from our interview with Jeffrey Sachs will be out over the next few days.
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🗣️ On US officials finally calling Ukraine a proxy:
“They're finally saying that it's a proxy war now, which is delightfully refreshing after having spent the last year plus being called a tinfoil hat or Putin apologist for merely suggesting that what we are engaged in is a proxy war. We've described the permanent unelected state, the neocons and the military-industrial complex as a death cult. And it operates like one against all reason and against their own best interests even often, they pursue endless war,” Steve Poikonen, host of AM WakeUp & SlowNewsDay live on Rokfin & Rumble, told Sputnik.
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“They're finally saying that it's a proxy war now, which is delightfully refreshing after having spent the last year plus being called a tinfoil hat or Putin apologist for merely suggesting that what we are engaged in is a proxy war. We've described the permanent unelected state, the neocons and the military-industrial complex as a death cult. And it operates like one against all reason and against their own best interests even often, they pursue endless war,” Steve Poikonen, host of AM WakeUp & SlowNewsDay live on Rokfin & Rumble, told Sputnik.
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Scott Ritter: ATACMS – the latest American poison pill for Ukraine
Sputnik brings you the latest insights from Scott Ritter – former US Marine intel officer and UN weapons inspector – where he explains why ATACMS will not affect the course of the special military operation and will not be a wunderwaffe for Ukrainian troops.
Check out his full article on Sputnik's website
Sputnik brings you the latest insights from Scott Ritter – former US Marine intel officer and UN weapons inspector – where he explains why ATACMS will not affect the course of the special military operation and will not be a wunderwaffe for Ukrainian troops.
Check out his full article on Sputnik's website
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Ex-Ukrainian Prime Minister accuses Kiev of stealing billions from budget in arms deals
🗣 "According to the most modest estimates, [the Ukrainian authorities] stole more than 100 billion budget hryvnias. The representatives of 'Servant of the People' [ruling party] spent most of the budget money to purchase ammunition. [They] bought old poor-quality stuff at a 'gold price'," Nikolai Azarov wrote on his Telegram channel.
The ex-prime minister said that the same corruption scheme worked in air defense procurement, citing an incident when the authorities signed a contract for four air defense missiles, while in reality there were only three of them. After Russia's missile attacks, all of the four get written off and "someone buys a new apartment in Paris," he added.
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🗣 "According to the most modest estimates, [the Ukrainian authorities] stole more than 100 billion budget hryvnias. The representatives of 'Servant of the People' [ruling party] spent most of the budget money to purchase ammunition. [They] bought old poor-quality stuff at a 'gold price'," Nikolai Azarov wrote on his Telegram channel.
The ex-prime minister said that the same corruption scheme worked in air defense procurement, citing an incident when the authorities signed a contract for four air defense missiles, while in reality there were only three of them. After Russia's missile attacks, all of the four get written off and "someone buys a new apartment in Paris," he added.
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Joe Biden's son Hunter faces up to 25 years in prison and a fine of $750,000 on the totality of charges brought against him. He was again accused of tax violations and illegal possession of weapons, according to a court document.
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🇷🇺 Russia's Deadliest Nuclear Missile: All You Need to Know About ‘Sarmat’
🚀 The development of the Sarmat has created a new direction in rocket weapons. The Sarmat has dozens of types of combat equipment that allow it to strike anywhere on Earth.
With its impressive range and destructive power, the Sarmat is considered one of the deadliest nuclear missiles in the world.
🟧 Check out Sputnik's infographic to learn more about the Sarmat's characteristics.
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🇷🇺 Russia's Deadliest Nuclear Missile: All You Need to Know About ‘Sarmat’
🚀 The development of the Sarmat has created a new direction in rocket weapons. The Sarmat has dozens of types of combat equipment that allow it to strike anywhere on Earth.
With its impressive range and destructive power, the Sarmat is considered one of the deadliest nuclear missiles in the world.
🟧 Check out Sputnik's infographic to learn more about the Sarmat's characteristics.
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🗣️ On the US strategic competitors on the global stage:
“Clearly the United States sees Russia, China and Iran as the only competing sovereigns on a global scale, and specifically in its quest to control the waterways of trade in the world and to control Asia as a whole… You cannot trust or turn your back to the Americans. They will be backstabbing you the minute that they feel that they can get away with it,” Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, told Sputnik.
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“Clearly the United States sees Russia, China and Iran as the only competing sovereigns on a global scale, and specifically in its quest to control the waterways of trade in the world and to control Asia as a whole… You cannot trust or turn your back to the Americans. They will be backstabbing you the minute that they feel that they can get away with it,” Laith Marouf, a broadcaster and journalist based in Beirut, Lebanon, told Sputnik.
🎧 Listen to more of Marouf’s analysis in our podcast The Backstory
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🇨🇳🇺🇸 The US measures to limit microchip exports to China violate market rules and lead to fragmentation in the global semiconductors market, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesman He Yadong said on Thursday.
In early September, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that the United States would stick to its hardline stance on denying China cutting-edge microchips as technological developments may be used to boost Beijing's military capacity. However, the US does not plan to completely ban China's access to its chips, she added.
🗣"The US measures to restrict chip exports to China violate market rules and lead to fragmentation in the global semiconductors market, which not only harms lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies, but also significantly affects the interests of semiconductors manufacturers throughout the world, including in the US," He said.
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In early September, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that the United States would stick to its hardline stance on denying China cutting-edge microchips as technological developments may be used to boost Beijing's military capacity. However, the US does not plan to completely ban China's access to its chips, she added.
🗣"The US measures to restrict chip exports to China violate market rules and lead to fragmentation in the global semiconductors market, which not only harms lawful rights and interests of Chinese companies, but also significantly affects the interests of semiconductors manufacturers throughout the world, including in the US," He said.
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🇿🇲 🇷🇺 Zambia Seeks Russian Partners to Boost Auto Industry, Ambassador Says
🗣 "Now that we are phasing out carbon emission vehicles and EVs [electric vehicles] are coming on board, you may want to know that Zambia is endowed with minerals such as cobalt, manganese and lithium," Zambian Ambassador to Russia Shadreck Chingembu Luwita told Sputnik Africa on Thursday.
He added that Zambia is looking for Russian partners so that they will be able to produce the accessories for the EV as bilateral contacts have intensified "quite high" in recent months.
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🗣 "Now that we are phasing out carbon emission vehicles and EVs [electric vehicles] are coming on board, you may want to know that Zambia is endowed with minerals such as cobalt, manganese and lithium," Zambian Ambassador to Russia Shadreck Chingembu Luwita told Sputnik Africa on Thursday.
He added that Zambia is looking for Russian partners so that they will be able to produce the accessories for the EV as bilateral contacts have intensified "quite high" in recent months.
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🔺Syria condemns ongoing violations of its sovereignty and extensive resource plundering by the United States
🔺Kiev running out of resources, and the West won’t change balance of power – Scott Ritter
🔺Beijing is to build high-speed rail link from Chinese mainland to Taiwan
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🔺Kiev running out of resources, and the West won’t change balance of power – Scott Ritter
🔺Beijing is to build high-speed rail link from Chinese mainland to Taiwan
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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🇷🇺 🪖 Intense Conflict Unfolds in Russia's Rabotino-Verbovoye section as Enemy Tries to Advance against Russia's Drones
Fighters say that the Ukrainian armed forces are practically not using armoured vehicles for attacks, but are trying to advance in groups on foot.
The Russian special forces "Osman" are actively using FPV drones here, and the main targets are lightly armoured vehicles.
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Fighters say that the Ukrainian armed forces are practically not using armoured vehicles for attacks, but are trying to advance in groups on foot.
The Russian special forces "Osman" are actively using FPV drones here, and the main targets are lightly armoured vehicles.
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The European Central Bank (ECB) unexpectedly raises base interest rate to record 4.5% per annum
🗣 "The Governing Council decided to raise the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. Accordingly, the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will be increased to 4.50%, 4.75% and 4.00% respectively, with effect from 20 September 2023," the regulator said in a statement.
The ECB also upgraded its forecast for inflation in 2023 from 5.4% to 5.6% and lowered its forecast for the eurozone GDP growth for 2023 from 0.9% to 0.7%.
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🗣 "The Governing Council decided to raise the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. Accordingly, the interest rate on the main refinancing operations and the interest rates on the marginal lending facility and the deposit facility will be increased to 4.50%, 4.75% and 4.00% respectively, with effect from 20 September 2023," the regulator said in a statement.
The ECB also upgraded its forecast for inflation in 2023 from 5.4% to 5.6% and lowered its forecast for the eurozone GDP growth for 2023 from 0.9% to 0.7%.
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