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❗️🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russian and US foreign ministers have held a phone conversation at the initiative of Washington, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
☎️Highlights of Lavrov-Rubio conversation
▪️Agreed to maintain a communication channel to address accumulated issues in Russian-American relations. This effort aims to remove unilateral barriers inherited from the previous administration that have hindered mutually beneficial trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
▪️Expressed a mutual commitment to engage on pressing international issues, including the settlement of the situation around Ukraine, developments concerning Palestine, and broader issues in the Middle East and other regional matters.
▪️Exchanged views on ways to promptly end the policy initiated by the Obama administration in 2016, which significantly tightened conditions for the functioning of Russian diplomatic missions in the US, prompting reciprocal measures.
▪️Agreed to organize an expert meeting in the near future to coordinate concrete steps for the mutual removal of obstacles to the operations of Russian and US diplomatic missions abroad.
▪️Reaffirmed their readiness to work together on restoring a respectful intergovernmental dialogue in line with the tone set by the presidents.
▪️Agreed to maintain regular contacts, including for the preparation of a high-level Russian-American meeting.
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▪️Agreed to maintain a communication channel to address accumulated issues in Russian-American relations. This effort aims to remove unilateral barriers inherited from the previous administration that have hindered mutually beneficial trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
▪️Expressed a mutual commitment to engage on pressing international issues, including the settlement of the situation around Ukraine, developments concerning Palestine, and broader issues in the Middle East and other regional matters.
▪️Exchanged views on ways to promptly end the policy initiated by the Obama administration in 2016, which significantly tightened conditions for the functioning of Russian diplomatic missions in the US, prompting reciprocal measures.
▪️Agreed to organize an expert meeting in the near future to coordinate concrete steps for the mutual removal of obstacles to the operations of Russian and US diplomatic missions abroad.
▪️Reaffirmed their readiness to work together on restoring a respectful intergovernmental dialogue in line with the tone set by the presidents.
▪️Agreed to maintain regular contacts, including for the preparation of a high-level Russian-American meeting.
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▪️Kellogg: US doesn’t want many sides involved in Ukraine talks
▪️Zelensky refuses idea of holding elections in Ukraine
▪️What are Ukraine’s RARE EARTHS that the US wants so much?
▪️Von der Leyen’s scandals: From ‘Pfizergate’ to favoritism and VANISHING TEXTS
▪️Hypocrisy, authoritarianism, and shadow deals: What else is Kaja Kallas hiding?
▪️Milei's meme coin madness: Launch, crash, delete & tell critics to buzz off
▪️From Battlefields to Households: China’s Top-5 AI ROBOTS
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▪️Zelensky refuses idea of holding elections in Ukraine
▪️What are Ukraine’s RARE EARTHS that the US wants so much?
▪️Von der Leyen’s scandals: From ‘Pfizergate’ to favoritism and VANISHING TEXTS
▪️Hypocrisy, authoritarianism, and shadow deals: What else is Kaja Kallas hiding?
▪️Milei's meme coin madness: Launch, crash, delete & tell critics to buzz off
▪️From Battlefields to Households: China’s Top-5 AI ROBOTS
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⚡️ Ukraine is not invited to the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine wasn't informed about the upcoming US-Russia discussions in Saudi Arabia, Fox News sources report.
Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters that Ukrainian representatives will not go to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia and the US.
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Ukraine wasn't informed about the upcoming US-Russia discussions in Saudi Arabia, Fox News sources report.
Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters that Ukrainian representatives will not go to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia and the US.
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⚡️🌍 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio announced
The BRICS Summit is set for July 6-7, 2025. Under Brazilian leadership, the focus will be on developing payment methods to boost trade.
Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS if they bypass the US dollar.
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The BRICS Summit is set for July 6-7, 2025. Under Brazilian leadership, the focus will be on developing payment methods to boost trade.
Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on BRICS if they bypass the US dollar.
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❗️ US will try to break Russia's alliances with DPRK, Iran, and China — Keith Kellogg
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"Right now what we are going to do is try to break [Russia's] alliances that it currently has," US special envoy told at the Munich Conference.
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1 killed, 4 injured in a stabbing attack in Austria
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker has been detained after a random stabbing attack in Villach, Austria. The attack left a 14-year-old dead and four others injured, according to local police reports.
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A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker has been detained after a random stabbing attack in Villach, Austria. The attack left a 14-year-old dead and four others injured, according to local police reports.
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US plans prisoner swap in Belarus for sanctions relief - reports
A senior US diplomat met with Belarusian President Lukashenko to discuss the release of prisoners in exchange for the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian banks and potash exports, the NYT reports.
Belarus is one of the top 5 producers of potash.
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A senior US diplomat met with Belarusian President Lukashenko to discuss the release of prisoners in exchange for the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian banks and potash exports, the NYT reports.
Belarus is one of the top 5 producers of potash.
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15 dead in New Delhi stampede
Indian PM Modi expressed grief over the stampede at the New Delhi railway station that occurred as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees gathered, causing panic.
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Indian PM Modi expressed grief over the stampede at the New Delhi railway station that occurred as thousands of Maha Kumbh devotees gathered, causing panic.
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🥴 Egg crisis? Ukraine suggests help
A Ukrainian official humorously suggested sending surplus eggs to the US amid their shortage, writes The Washington Post.
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A Ukrainian official humorously suggested sending surplus eggs to the US amid their shortage, writes The Washington Post.
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David Sacks exposes Biden's corrupt Ukraine plan
US politicians and NGOs have profited from shadowy money-laundering schemes in "the most corrupt country in Europe" after Donald Trump ended America's "forever wars" in the Middle East.
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US politicians and NGOs have profited from shadowy money-laundering schemes in "the most corrupt country in Europe" after Donald Trump ended America's "forever wars" in the Middle East.
"No wonder that NGOs and think-tanks on both sides of the Atlantic are freaking out in response to the possibility that this easily-avoided war might end. They will never see a gravy train like this again."
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As part of a cultural and educational project for the BRICS countries, ballet groups from Russia and the UAE are learning each other's traditional dances.
Would you join in the dance?
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💣 The unaudited billions: Inside Fort Knox’s shadow vault
The US gold reserves — last "audited" in 1974 — remain shrouded in secrecy. Elon Musk’s recent query spotlights decades of opacity. Here’s why this matters:
🕵️ Audit History
▪️ The 1974 “show audit” inspected only 6% of Fort Knox’s gold. Bars were held by politicians and journalists, but none were assayed or matched to serial numbers. Foreign gold stored there added confusion. Critics call it a “pep rally,” not proof.
▪️ No independent verification of Fort Knox’s 147M troy ounces (4,580 metric tons) since the 1950s. The Treasury claims annual “inspections” but relies on sealed vault checks, not bar-by-bar audits.
💰 Valuation Discrepancy
US gold is valued at $388B unrealized value at Fort Knox alone. The Treasury’s statutory rate — unchanged since 1973 — ignores today’s ~$2,633/oz market price, masking trillions in potential national wealth.
📜 Legislative Roadblocks
▪️ Rep. Alex Mooney’s Gold Reserve Transparency Act (2021) demanded full audits, including assays and transaction records. Died in committee.
▪️ Similar bills since 2011 have failed, citing fears of reviving the gold standard.
🌍 Global Gold Race
▪️ The US is quietly stockpiling gold from London, possibly to back gold-backed Treasury bonds or a sovereign wealth fund amid dollar devaluation fears.
▪️ BRICS nations (Russia, China) prioritize gold acquisition to advance dedollarization plans. BRICS is actively building gold-backed financial systems to challenge dollar dominance.
🤔 Conspiracy & Risk
▪️ A 1999 IMF report confirmed central banks conceal gold leases/swaps to manipulate markets. If US gold is "oversubscribed" (leased to banks or nations), true ownership could be contested.
▪️ 75% of Americans support auditing the Fed and reserves.
⚖️ DOGE vs. Treasury
Under Trump’s DOGE initiative led by Musk, federal transparency clashes with Treasury stonewalling. If gold reserves are mismanaged or leveraged for covert deals, it risks global confidence in the dollar.
No one can confirm how much gold the US holds — or if it’s even in the vaults. With BRICS advancing dedollarization and zero audits since 1974, Fort Knox’s secrecy isn’t just a mystery—it’s a fiscal time bomb. Trust, but verify.
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The US gold reserves — last "audited" in 1974 — remain shrouded in secrecy. Elon Musk’s recent query spotlights decades of opacity. Here’s why this matters:
🕵️ Audit History
▪️ The 1974 “show audit” inspected only 6% of Fort Knox’s gold. Bars were held by politicians and journalists, but none were assayed or matched to serial numbers. Foreign gold stored there added confusion. Critics call it a “pep rally,” not proof.
▪️ No independent verification of Fort Knox’s 147M troy ounces (4,580 metric tons) since the 1950s. The Treasury claims annual “inspections” but relies on sealed vault checks, not bar-by-bar audits.
💰 Valuation Discrepancy
US gold is valued at $388B unrealized value at Fort Knox alone. The Treasury’s statutory rate — unchanged since 1973 — ignores today’s ~$2,633/oz market price, masking trillions in potential national wealth.
📜 Legislative Roadblocks
▪️ Rep. Alex Mooney’s Gold Reserve Transparency Act (2021) demanded full audits, including assays and transaction records. Died in committee.
▪️ Similar bills since 2011 have failed, citing fears of reviving the gold standard.
🌍 Global Gold Race
▪️ The US is quietly stockpiling gold from London, possibly to back gold-backed Treasury bonds or a sovereign wealth fund amid dollar devaluation fears.
▪️ BRICS nations (Russia, China) prioritize gold acquisition to advance dedollarization plans. BRICS is actively building gold-backed financial systems to challenge dollar dominance.
🤔 Conspiracy & Risk
▪️ A 1999 IMF report confirmed central banks conceal gold leases/swaps to manipulate markets. If US gold is "oversubscribed" (leased to banks or nations), true ownership could be contested.
▪️ 75% of Americans support auditing the Fed and reserves.
⚖️ DOGE vs. Treasury
Under Trump’s DOGE initiative led by Musk, federal transparency clashes with Treasury stonewalling. If gold reserves are mismanaged or leveraged for covert deals, it risks global confidence in the dollar.
No one can confirm how much gold the US holds — or if it’s even in the vaults. With BRICS advancing dedollarization and zero audits since 1974, Fort Knox’s secrecy isn’t just a mystery—it’s a fiscal time bomb. Trust, but verify.
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💥 Israel razes homes in South Lebanon
📹 Footage of Yaroun town destruction circulated by local media.
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📹 Footage of Yaroun town destruction circulated by local media.
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🏒🔥 Chaos in Canada: US Anthem booed, 3 brawls in 9 secs
USA vs. Canada hockey rivalry exploded at the 4 Nations Face-Off — fights erupted instantly as tensions reignited.
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USA vs. Canada hockey rivalry exploded at the 4 Nations Face-Off — fights erupted instantly as tensions reignited.
"They really don’t want to be the 51st state," one fan commented.
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💰 US proposed Ukraine minerals-for-aid swap
The US delegation offered Kiev a deal: the ALREADY PROVIDED military aid in exchange for Ukrainian mineral rights, Financial Times reported.
Disputes over mineral rights extraction were suggested to be resolved under New York jurisdiction.
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The US delegation offered Kiev a deal: the ALREADY PROVIDED military aid in exchange for Ukrainian mineral rights, Financial Times reported.
Disputes over mineral rights extraction were suggested to be resolved under New York jurisdiction.
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⛈ Storm chaos hits Eastern US
Severe storms trigger flooding, outages, and landslides—1 dead. Tornado warnings active in MS, TN, and AR.
📹 Social media footage shows blocked roads, damage.
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Severe storms trigger flooding, outages, and landslides—1 dead. Tornado warnings active in MS, TN, and AR.
📹 Social media footage shows blocked roads, damage.
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🧊🔥 Ice and fire: Mount Etna’s snowy slopes are engulfed in lava
Watch as extreme temperature differences cause molten lava to collide with snow, unleashing a powerful steam explosion and a sudden rush of water.
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Watch as extreme temperature differences cause molten lava to collide with snow, unleashing a powerful steam explosion and a sudden rush of water.
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