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📸🇷🇺🇨🇳 Lavrov + Wang Yi = OneLove in Russian

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova just posted a snapshot from today's meeting between Sergey Lavrov & Chinese FM Wang Yi with the caption #OneLove ('One' for Wang & Love for LAVrov 😀)

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🔥🇮🇳🇷🇺 Indian Petroleum Minister REBUKES critics of Russian oil purchases

💬"Russia is one of the largest crude producers, with over 9M bpd. Imagine the chaos if this oil vanished from the market. Some commentators who lack understanding of how the energy market works, pass unnecessary judgments on our policies."


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🚨US sanctions on UN official for criticizing Israel highlight human rights double standards

🗣"The United States' decision to sanction Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for denouncing human rights violations committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip clearly illustrates a political hierarchy of the principle of human rights on the part of Washington," says Tiberio Graziani, chairman of the Rome-based think tank Vision & Global Trends, commenting on another move by Washington targeting critics of Israel’s wars.

"Within the framework of the Western narrative regarding the 'survival of the State of Israel,' any criticism of its actions is perceived as an existential threat," he tells Sputnik.


The rights of Palestinians are thus subordinated to the "special relationship" that binds the US to Israel — a strategic, military, and ideological alliance well documented by scholars such as John J. Mearsheimer, Stephen Walt, and Israeli historian Ilan Pappé.

👉The principle of human rights, meant to be universal, becomes selective and is used to target adversaries but ignored when it comes to allies, even when they commit grave crimes. This undermines the moral credibility of US foreign policy, reinforcing the Global South's view that "Western values" are merely rhetorical tools.

Graziani adds that Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement that Albanese’s campaign against the US and Israel "will no longer be tolerated" seems aimed at undermining the UN’s independent mechanisms, particularly when their findings contradict US interests. His suggestion that reporting human rights violations could obstruct peace talks wrongly views justice as a barrier to peace.

The UN is in a delicate position, needing to protect its officials' independence, especially in sensitive areas like Palestine. Failing to defend Albanese could set a dangerous precedent, signaling that UN representatives can be intimidated for doing their job impartially.

The UN may issue a balanced response, but countries in the Global South could push for stronger solidarity, seeing the Palestinian issue as symbolic of Western double standards.

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🚨‘Deprivation of liberty is violence’: Kiselev slams Azerbaijan's absurd case against Sputnik staff Dmitry Kiselev, director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent company, expressed concern over the conditions faced by detained Sputnik Azerbaijan…
🚨Russian journalists urge release of Sputnik Azerbaijan employees

The Union of Journalists of Russia has sent a letter to international press organizations calling for assistance in securing the release of employees of Sputnik Azerbaijan.

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🚨WAR OF THE FUTURE: DUGIN DIGITAL EDITION

From rigged pagers to elevator panels, Israel has weaponized everyday devices to destroy its enemies.

Deepfakes caused regime change in Syria, while drones killed nuclear scientists in Iran.

AI Dugin says nothing's off-limits now.

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🇺🇳 UN HUMAN RIGHTS MISSION HEAD SLAMS US SANCTIONS ON ALBANESE

Haitham Abou Said, head of the UN Human Rights Council Mission in Geneva, has criticized recent US sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese:

"Washington’s decision aims to reinforce its control over international decisions, demanding that everything it says must be followed. This contradicts the very values and principles the US was founded on, including freedom of opinion, expression, and thought."


🗣“These sanctions undermine international human rights law, especially Articles 18 and 19, but the US is politicizing decisions — particularly regarding Israel — ensuring no limits on Israel’s actions by other countries or organizations," he tells Sputnik

"Silencing voices in the UN, the highest international platform, is unacceptable and sends a negative signal to the UN, its staff, and all international organizations, including the EU and Arab League."


🔊“I stand in solidarity with my colleague and will call for an urgent meeting to address US actions threatening an international rapporteur who has done nothing but speak the truth.”

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📹From Russia with love: Egyptian Army uses MIG fighter jets and KA-52 choppers during drills

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🇷🇺✈️ WHY THE SU-34 JET OUTSHINES WESTERN RIVALS

The Russian Aerospace Forces just received the 5th batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers. Let’s break down why this jet is a top strike asset for modern warfare, and why India might be interested in it:

🟠STRIKE BEAST

The Su-34 "Fullback" is a twin-seat, long-range strike aircraft based on the Su-27. It combines fighter speed, bomber payload, and long mission endurance, making it ideal for deep strikes, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), and maritime operations.

🟠HEAVY HITTER

👉8-tonne weapon load

👉Combat radius of ~1,100 km

👉Mach 1.8 speed

👉Capable of carrying smart bombs, anti-ship, and air-to-air missiles

👉Equipped with an advanced electronic warfare (EW) suite and rear-facing radar for enhanced threat detection

🟠CREW COMFORT

The side-by-side cockpit gives the crew room to stretch and move during long missions, improving comfort and focus on extended strikes.

🟠COMBAT-TESTED

The Su-34 has been widely used in Syria and Ukraine, carrying cruise missiles, precision bombs, and performing low-level terrain-following strikes. It's adaptable for high-threat, contested airspace.

🟠COST-EFFECTIVE

Compared to Western options, the Su-34 is more affordable, offers a high payload, and is easier to maintain when integrated with the Su-30MKI ecosystem.

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🇨🇳 Yuan becoming key player in national reserves

The Chinese yuan has proven to be a stable currency in broad circulation, John Gong, professor at Beijing's University of International Business and Economics, tells Sputnik.

💬 "There is a very large offshore yuan market," he explains. "Many countries are starting to have a portion of their national reserve in yuan."


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🇷🇺⚔️ THE BATTLE OF POLTAVA: RUSSIA DESTROYS EUROPE'S 'INVINCIBLE' ARMY

In 1709, Tsar Peter I crushed Sweden's elite army at Poltava. After early setbacks, Peter’s strategy and winter tactics devastated King Charles XII’s forces. The victory shattered Sweden’s dominance and solidified Russia’s power in Europe.

Poltava was Russia’s declaration — it could defeat the West, and would not be ruled.

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💵 Trump sinking the dollar’s dominance with his own hands

Donald Trump is slapping tariffs on everyone while trying to maintain US dollar dominance — but you can’t have it both ways, John Gong, professor at Beijing's University of International Business and Economics, tells Sputnik.

🗣 "Inevitably, It's going to impede trade," he says. "If that's the case, what's the point of still having such a large dollar coverage around the world?"

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🤡 Next-level flip-flopping: Trump says he has NO IDEA who paused US weapons shipments to Ukraine 🗣 Reporter: “Who ordered the pause last week?” 🤡 Trump: “I don’t know. Why don't you tell me?” One week it’s "stockpiles are too low," the next it’s "send more…
🤡 Trump revives Biden’s Ukraine playbook — but slaps his own label on it - reports

US President Donald Trump is preparing to send a new round of military assistance to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. This would be the first time the Trump administration has used this mechanism since his return to office.

🔸 The upcoming package may include Patriot air defense systems and medium-range rockets, with an estimated value of around $300 million, though final decisions are pending.
🔸 Until now, weapons sent to Ukraine during Trump’s current term were previously approved under former President Joe Biden.

All this comes after:
A weapons pause Trump claimed to know nothing about,
A promise to resume deliveries,
🤷‍♂️ And now, full-on revival of Biden’s tools of war.

📌 Presidential Drawdown Authority = the fast lane for getting arms to U.S. allies during emergencies. Trump just merged into that lane — with Biden’s map in hand.
📌 Washington has funneled $175 billion into the Ukraine proxy war since 2022.

Russia has repeatedly stated that Western military supplies do not bode well for Ukraine and only prolong the conflict.

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📹Fight against connoscription centers unite Ukrainians

Ex-Ukrainian soldier callsign Shchuka, now fighting with Russia, says the battle against Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCCs) is uniting Ukrainians.

"People don't want to fight, but they’re forced. Strikes on TCCs make it easier to resist," he says.


Recent Russian strikes targeted TCC buildings, striking a blow to Ukraine's forced mobilization.

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🔍 Let’s see who owes whom — Russian FM spox SLAMS Merz over reparations fantasy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz claimed Russia should pay €500 billion to Ukraine in an unhinged speech.

💬 “Maybe it’s time we start calculating who owes what,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova shot back — before pulling out her own historical ledger.


1️⃣ First stop: the Western intervention in Russia (1918–1922), when Entente troops landed during the Russian Civil War.
🪖The crimes of the expeditionary forces have been covered many times,” she noted.


2️⃣ Then comes the WWII bill:
⚔️ “Let’s tally up compensation for the liberation and rebuilding of Europe.”


3️⃣ “The collapse of the USSR didn’t come cheap either,” Zakharova added — and since the West has admitted to playing a role in it, they owe Russia a good deal of compensation.
💸 “Time for us to pull out the calculator.”


🎨 As a final jab, Zakharova suggested that Merz could personally start repaying his “debt” — by funding the restoration of Dresden’s Old Masters Gallery, which was rebuilt by Soviet specialists.

🇩🇪 In case Berlin forgot:
In February 1945, British and American bombers obliterated central Dresden. The Semper Gallery — housing some of Europe’s greatest artworks — was left in ruins.
🖼 206 paintings destroyed, 507 missing.
It reopened in 1960, restored with Soviet help.

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🚨 Trump teases 'major statement' on Russia — reports

President Donald Trump told NBC News he is “disappointed in Russia” and plans to make a “major statement” about the country on Monday — though he declined to offer any details when pressed.

Trump also claimed he struck a deal with NATO earlier in the day:
💬 “The US will send weapons to Ukraine through NATO,” he said, adding that NATO will be “paying for those weapons 100 percent,” including Patriot air defense systems long requested by Kiev.


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🇨🇳📈 Yuan's BIG advantage over dollar

While the dollar is still a dominant currency in the world it's problem is that it has been used as a geopolitical weapon too often, John Gong, professor at Beijing's University of International Business and Economics, tells Sputnik.

💬 "Which country has such a problem with China? None."


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💵 Trump sinking the dollar’s dominance with his own hands Donald Trump is slapping tariffs on everyone while trying to maintain US dollar dominance — but you can’t have it both ways, John Gong, professor at Beijing's University of International Business…
💵 Trump announces 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting August 1

US President Donald Trump has issued a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, announcing a 35% tariff on Canadian products entering the United States, effective August 1, 2025.

📄 According to the letter, the tariff is in response to what Trump described as "Canada's failure to stop the drugs from pouring into our Country."

💬 “Instead of working with the United States, Canada retaliated with its own Tariffs,” the letter states.


💬 “If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then... it will be added onto the 35% that we charge,” Ttump added.


The letter also criticizes Canadian trade policies toward U.S. dairy exports and cites national security as a key concern.

This move follows recent tariff actions by the Trump administration targeting over 20 countries, including several close US partners.

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🤹 US launches Cold War–style drills in Pacific, targets China — reports

The Pentagon is fueling tensions again — this time with a massive Air Force war game aimed squarely at China and the wider Indo-Pacific region, Newsweek reported.

Dubbed a “first in a generation” operation, the US Air Force and Space Force mobilized 12,000 troops and over 350 aircraft across the Pacific in a direct rehearsal for war. The goal? To “fight and prevail” in a potential clash with China, according to top US commanders.

🇨🇳 China, by contrast, has pursued regional integration and development, not militarism. But the US now labels China a “pacing threat” because China refuses to submit to American hegemony.

✈️ This week’s deployment also included B-52H bombers flown to Guam — escalating the US military presence on China’s doorstep.

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📄 Trump imposes 50% tariff on Brazil US President Donald Trump announced a new 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil starting August 1, publishing the measure in a letter posted on Truth Social. Earlier, Trump imposed similar tariffs on 20 countries, including…
🇧🇷 Lula SHREDS Trump’s tariff threats: 'Brazil will not accept tutelage'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a sharp response after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports.

💬 “Statistics from the US government itself show a surplus of $410 billion in the trade of goods and services with Brazil over the past 15 years,” Lula hit back with facts.


💥 Brazil warned that any unilateral tariff hikes will be met under its Economic Reciprocity Law — signaling that RETALIATION is on the table.

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🇪🇺Victims forgotten? EU parliament refuses to honor Volyn Massacre victims

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola rejected a proposal to honor the victims of the Volyn massacre with a minute of silence — refusing to acknowledge the mass killings by OUN-UPA.*

“Not all victims of totalitarian regimes are treated equally in the EU. The victims are calling not for revenge, but for remembrance and truth!” Polish MEP Anna Brylka argued.


According to Brylka, the EU not only dismissed the Polish initiative but made it clear that no such commemoration would be held.

Polish President Duda added fuel to the fire, saying Zelensky didn’t even know about the Volyn massacre until he told him — and questioned whether many Ukrainians are aware of the crimes committed in the past.

*The Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insurgent Army are designated as extremist groups and banned in Russia.

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