🇷🇺 Russian presidential elections: the second day of voting has come to an end
🗳 The second day of voting in the Russian presidential elections has concluded. Here’s a detailed roundup of the key points from the day:
▪️As of 21:27 Moscow time, turnout sits at 55%.
▪️According to the results of the second day of the elections in Moscow, more than 4.2 million voters have voted so far, the Moscow City Election Commission reports.
▪️More than 6 million Russians have already voted online.
▪️More than 69% of residents have voted so far in the Donetsk Republic. In the Kherson region, more than 68%. In the Zaporozhye region, slightly more than half of the voters cast their votes. In the LPR - about a third of all residents of the republic.
▪️Several WWII veterans voted today: 99-year-old Elena Rozhdestvenskaya cast her vote in Lugansk, while Ibrahim Pasha Sadikov, who turned 100 this year, made his choice in the Russian republic of Dagestan.
🌏 International observers:
🔹"Voters go to the polling stations with great enthusiasm," an American observer of the presidential election in the DPR said.
🔹“No violations,” an observer from Angola notes.
🔹Dr. Marco Marsili explains what are the most popular means of voting at Russia's polling stations
💠 Foreign Ministry statement:
▫️"It will be impossible to clean up the reputation," Maria Zakharova said about the countries that prevent Russian citizens from voting abroad.
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🗳 The second day of voting in the Russian presidential elections has concluded. Here’s a detailed roundup of the key points from the day:
▪️As of 21:27 Moscow time, turnout sits at 55%.
▪️According to the results of the second day of the elections in Moscow, more than 4.2 million voters have voted so far, the Moscow City Election Commission reports.
▪️More than 6 million Russians have already voted online.
▪️More than 69% of residents have voted so far in the Donetsk Republic. In the Kherson region, more than 68%. In the Zaporozhye region, slightly more than half of the voters cast their votes. In the LPR - about a third of all residents of the republic.
▪️Several WWII veterans voted today: 99-year-old Elena Rozhdestvenskaya cast her vote in Lugansk, while Ibrahim Pasha Sadikov, who turned 100 this year, made his choice in the Russian republic of Dagestan.
🌏 International observers:
🔹"Voters go to the polling stations with great enthusiasm," an American observer of the presidential election in the DPR said.
🔹“No violations,” an observer from Angola notes.
🔹Dr. Marco Marsili explains what are the most popular means of voting at Russia's polling stations
💠 Foreign Ministry statement:
▫️"It will be impossible to clean up the reputation," Maria Zakharova said about the countries that prevent Russian citizens from voting abroad.
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What helped the Russian economy become largest in Europe despite Western sanctions?
The economic sanctions campaign unleased against Russia by the West failed in no small part due to the fact that Western powers vastly overestimated their influence on the global economy, says Dr. Andrei Kolganov, a professor of economics at Moscow State University and chief researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Economics.
Firstly, possessing virtually all the raw materials it needs, Russia also has the means to process them thanks to the country’s significant industrial capacity and considerable research and development capabilities.
Secondly, he also points out that Russia’s military-industrial complex, instead of becoming a burden for the Russian economy, “acts as a catalyst for the advancement of the related industries,” as its growing demand for technological innovations, raw materials and labor also contributes to the Russian economy’s growth.
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The economic sanctions campaign unleased against Russia by the West failed in no small part due to the fact that Western powers vastly overestimated their influence on the global economy, says Dr. Andrei Kolganov, a professor of economics at Moscow State University and chief researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Economics.
Firstly, possessing virtually all the raw materials it needs, Russia also has the means to process them thanks to the country’s significant industrial capacity and considerable research and development capabilities.
“Those who imposed these sanctions wanted to isolate Russia from the supply of critically important products while simultaneously disrupting Russia’s exports – oil, gas, etc. – to foreign markets. This scheme has failed,” Kolganov notes.
Secondly, he also points out that Russia’s military-industrial complex, instead of becoming a burden for the Russian economy, “acts as a catalyst for the advancement of the related industries,” as its growing demand for technological innovations, raw materials and labor also contributes to the Russian economy’s growth.
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▪️Russian presidential elections: the second day of voting has come to an end
▪️The US prepared a large number of fakes on the eve and during the elections, Russian Foreign Ministry states
▪️US observer of Russian presidential elections did not find "occupation" in Kherson region that the Western media write about
▪️Watch North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arriving at a public event for the first time in an Aurus car, presented him by Putin
▪️What helped the Russian economy become largest in Europe despite Western sanctions?
▪️Protesters in France call to withdraw from NATO and halt its intervention in the conflict in Ukraine.
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▪️The US prepared a large number of fakes on the eve and during the elections, Russian Foreign Ministry states
▪️US observer of Russian presidential elections did not find "occupation" in Kherson region that the Western media write about
▪️Watch North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arriving at a public event for the first time in an Aurus car, presented him by Putin
▪️What helped the Russian economy become largest in Europe despite Western sanctions?
▪️Protesters in France call to withdraw from NATO and halt its intervention in the conflict in Ukraine.
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What is known about Russia’s T-14 Armata tank so far?
The T-14 Armata is a next-generation Russian main battle tank that can both wreak havoc upon the enemy with its powerful weapons and endure hits from anti-tank missiles and armor-piercing shells.
This infographic compiled by Sputnik shows what is currently known about this sophisticated piece of military hardware.
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The T-14 Armata is a next-generation Russian main battle tank that can both wreak havoc upon the enemy with its powerful weapons and endure hits from anti-tank missiles and armor-piercing shells.
This infographic compiled by Sputnik shows what is currently known about this sophisticated piece of military hardware.
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Russian aerospace forces destroyed a base of Al-Tanf militants sheltering in Syria's Deir Ez-Zor governorate, Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said, adding that the terrorists suffered significant losses.
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"On March 15, Russian aerospace forces carried out a strike on the base of militants who left the Al-Tanf zone and sheltered in hard-to-reach areas of the Jebel Bishri mountain range in the Deir Ez-Zor governorate. As a result, the terrorists suffered significant losses in material assets and manpower," Kulit said.
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Under a secret contract with US intelligence agencies, Elon Musk's SpaceX is producing a constellation of hundreds of reconnaissance satellites worth almost $2 billion, according to a report by Reuters.
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🇻🇪 Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party has nominated incumbent Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a candidate for an upcoming presidential election scheduled for July, party's vice president Diosdado Cabello said.
The Venezuelan presidential election is scheduled for July 28.
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"Approved ... President Nicolas Maduro, your party is in front of you, this party now has a candidate," Cabello said during the party's congress meeting.
The Venezuelan presidential election is scheduled for July 28.
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❗️ Niger tears up a military agreement with the US that allows the US Armed Forces to stay in the country, media reported.
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Ukraine has shelled the city of Graivoron in the Russian Belgorod Region. No casualties were reported but 2 private houses caught fire and a social facility was damaged, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
About 10 settlements in the area remain cut off from electricity due to Ukrainian shelling, according to the governor.
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About 10 settlements in the area remain cut off from electricity due to Ukrainian shelling, according to the governor.
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❗️ Niger tears up a military agreement with the US that allows the US Armed Forces to stay in the country, media reported. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
❗️ The Nigerien government terminated the military agreement with the United States, which allows US troops to remain on the territory of the African country, Reuters reported, citing the spokesman for the military transitional government of Niger, Amadou Abdramane.
As a result of a military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani.
Following the takeover, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) threatened military action against Niger after that country’s Western-supported leader was thrown out of office by the country’s military leadership, but it quickly opted for sanctions instead.
After Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced that they plan to leave ECOWAS, the bloc dropped sanctions on Niger and urged the three nations to remain in the organization.
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As a result of a military takeover in Niger on July 26, 2023, President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani.
Following the takeover, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) threatened military action against Niger after that country’s Western-supported leader was thrown out of office by the country’s military leadership, but it quickly opted for sanctions instead.
After Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced that they plan to leave ECOWAS, the bloc dropped sanctions on Niger and urged the three nations to remain in the organization.
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Russian air defenses destroyed three Ukrainian drones over the Kaluga region, Governor Vladislav Shapsha said.
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Russian air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian S-200 ballistic missile over the Bryansk region, no casualties were reported, governor Alexander Bogomaz said.
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France will propose a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict for the duration of the Olympic Games in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron said, adding that Paris is ready to react if the conflict escalates, but will not initiate aggression.
"We will ask for it," Macron said in an interview with Ukrainian TV channels when asked if he would offer Russia a ceasefire for the duration of the Olympics. The Paris Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11.
He also said he was ready to discuss proposals to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed in an interview with Dmitry Kiselev, director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group, that he is ready for peace talks with Ukraine, but stressed that he trusts no one and will seek guarantees. He also recalled that the West had repeatedly made promises that were immediately broken.
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"We will ask for it," Macron said in an interview with Ukrainian TV channels when asked if he would offer Russia a ceasefire for the duration of the Olympics. The Paris Olympics will be held from July 26 to August 11.
He also said he was ready to discuss proposals to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"I will pick up the phone [if Putin calls]. That is my responsibility and I will listen to what he proposes. France's role [in the Ukraine conflict] is to be the 'nerve of the war' ... On the one hand, it is necessary to transfer to Ukraine everything necessary to strengthen its defense capabilities, military equipment, but at the same time to promote de-escalation ... If Putin wants to offer something, I will listen to his proposal," the French president said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed in an interview with Dmitry Kiselev, director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group, that he is ready for peace talks with Ukraine, but stressed that he trusts no one and will seek guarantees. He also recalled that the West had repeatedly made promises that were immediately broken.
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One Syrian soldier was injured as a result of an Israeli airstrike in southern Syria, Syrian news agency SANA reported, citing a source in the Syrian Defense Ministry.
The report added that the Israeli armed forces carried out the strike from the Golan Heights on a number of Syrian positions in the south.
Air defense forces shot down several missiles, the report read, adding that some material damage was also caused.
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The report added that the Israeli armed forces carried out the strike from the Golan Heights on a number of Syrian positions in the south.
Air defense forces shot down several missiles, the report read, adding that some material damage was also caused.
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On thin ice: US falling behind Russia in mobility in Arctic region
As the United States’ armed forces restructure to wage large-scale combat against adversaries like Russia and China, US lawmakers are pressing for renewed attention to an often-overlooked region of the globe.
General Gregory Guillot, who heads up the US’ Northern Command, warned Congress this week that the United States only has one remaining large icebreaker ship while Russia has about 40. Icebreaker ships are designed with a special reinforced shape and increased power to enable them to pierce through polar sea ice, opening up routes for more traditional vessels.
Speculation has emerged the Arctic could represent a major theater of war in future conflicts. Russia would be well prepared for such a contingency, possessing the most powerful icebreaker ships in the world. Russia is so far the only nation to operate nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels.
The US’ lone heavy icebreaker ship, the Coast Guard’s 13,000-ton Polar Star, was commissioned nearly 50 years ago.
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As the United States’ armed forces restructure to wage large-scale combat against adversaries like Russia and China, US lawmakers are pressing for renewed attention to an often-overlooked region of the globe.
General Gregory Guillot, who heads up the US’ Northern Command, warned Congress this week that the United States only has one remaining large icebreaker ship while Russia has about 40. Icebreaker ships are designed with a special reinforced shape and increased power to enable them to pierce through polar sea ice, opening up routes for more traditional vessels.
“We do appreciate that the Coast Guard is procuring more icebreakers, but even with those, we will be severely outnumbered,” said Guillot. “That does limit our freedom of maneuver in that region.”
Speculation has emerged the Arctic could represent a major theater of war in future conflicts. Russia would be well prepared for such a contingency, possessing the most powerful icebreaker ships in the world. Russia is so far the only nation to operate nuclear-powered icebreaker vessels.
The US’ lone heavy icebreaker ship, the Coast Guard’s 13,000-ton Polar Star, was commissioned nearly 50 years ago.
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Russia and the Central African Republic are discussing new contracts to develop defense industry cooperation between the two countries, CAR Prime Minister Felix Molua told Sputnik.
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"Discussions on this topic have advanced. I am not aware of the details, but I am sure that the defense minister responsible for this topic will probably tell you more. I know that such discussions are taking place," Molua said.
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Russian air defenses downed several Ukrainian drones near the Slavyansk oil refinery in the Russian Krasnodar region. But one of the drones crashed and caused a fire, according to the Telegram channel of the operational headquarters of the region.
It was clarified that the fire has now been extinguished.
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"Another attempted terrorist attack by the criminal Kiev regime. At night at around 3 a.m. [Moscow time] several UAVs tried to attack the Slavyansk refinery. According to the EDDS of the Slavyansk district, the drones were neutralized, but as a result of the downing of one of the apparatuses there was a fire," read a Telegram message.
It was clarified that the fire has now been extinguished.
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Russian air defenses shot down two Ukrainian drones near the city of Domodedovo in the Moscow region which were heading towards Moscow. No injuries or damage were reported per preliminary information, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin wrote on Telegram.
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Native American lawsuit in New York sheds light on dark aspect of US history
A lawsuit by the indigenous Onondaga Nation against the US government is drawing attention to America’s colonial past and its ongoing disregard for the rights of indigenous people.
“If we don’t admit that those things have happened, how do we move forward together?” asked Joe Heath, a lawyer for the Onondaga tribe as it files suit against the United States at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The indigenous nation hopes to receive recognition of the theft of its historical territory and a say in environmental policy in their historic lands, which are despoiled by 24 polluted Superfund sites.
The doctrine of discovery, a colonial-era legal concept granting European explorers the right to take indigenous lands, was cited by the US Supreme Court as recently as 2005 in a ruling against another New York tribe. Today, the same sense of ennoscriptment is observed as the United States fashions itself as a global arbiter and enforcer of morality.
From the legacy of African slavery, Manifest Destiny, Jim Crow and the Monroe Doctrine right up to American exceptionalism and the dictates of foreign policy neoconservatives, the United States has insisted on enforcing its will on others. Should a country with such history be allowed to lecture others? The modern struggle for a multipolar world promises to finally answer that question in favor of the oppressed.
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A lawsuit by the indigenous Onondaga Nation against the US government is drawing attention to America’s colonial past and its ongoing disregard for the rights of indigenous people.
“If we don’t admit that those things have happened, how do we move forward together?” asked Joe Heath, a lawyer for the Onondaga tribe as it files suit against the United States at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The indigenous nation hopes to receive recognition of the theft of its historical territory and a say in environmental policy in their historic lands, which are despoiled by 24 polluted Superfund sites.
The doctrine of discovery, a colonial-era legal concept granting European explorers the right to take indigenous lands, was cited by the US Supreme Court as recently as 2005 in a ruling against another New York tribe. Today, the same sense of ennoscriptment is observed as the United States fashions itself as a global arbiter and enforcer of morality.
From the legacy of African slavery, Manifest Destiny, Jim Crow and the Monroe Doctrine right up to American exceptionalism and the dictates of foreign policy neoconservatives, the United States has insisted on enforcing its will on others. Should a country with such history be allowed to lecture others? The modern struggle for a multipolar world promises to finally answer that question in favor of the oppressed.
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Russian air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian drone in the Ramenki District and another in the Stupinsky District of the Moscow region. Both were reportedly heading towards Moscow. No injuries or damage were reported per preliminary information, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin wrote on Telegram.
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