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Elimination of Ukrainian Troops in Russia's Kursk Region is Zelensky's Defeat on All Fronts, Expert Says
"Zelensky no longer has a narrative at the negotiating table that he will use to influence Trump, the West, and the UK," Aydın Sezer, political analyst and ex-Turkish trade envoy in Moscow, told Sputnik.
"I suppose that in the near future we will become witnesses to positive results of Trump's actions to achieve peace in Ukraine," he added.
Death Toll in Blast in Iran's Bandar Abbas Port Rises to at Least 25, Authorities Say
The injured toll has reached 1,139 people, government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said.
The explosion may have reportedly been caused by a solid missile fuel.
A video by Iranian news agency Mehr shows the aftermath of the explosion
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Russia Shows Clear Interest in Ending Ukrainian Conflict As Soon As Possible, Expert Says
"Zelensky, on the other hand, is bargaining for his guarantees, understanding that he is a redundant character in the current situation," Alexey Martynov, professor at the Financial University under the Russian Government, told Sputnik.
"The phrase 'negotiations without preconditions' means that both sides have no preconditions ... The point is to sit down and start talking," the expert emphasized.
Monks in DPR Couldn't Walk Around the Monastery, 'But Had to Move Very Quickly, Running'
Ukrainian militants deliberately killed the servants of the Holy Dormition Nikolay-Vasilievsky Monastery in the DPR, Hierodeacon Diador told Sputnik.
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Fire in Iran's Bandar Abbas port flares up again, interior minister says
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Gabon's Constitutional Court Certifies Nguema’s Landslide Victory in Presidential Elections
Brice Oligui Nguema secured 588,074 votes, accounting for 94.85% of the total ballots cast, Constitutional Court's president Dieudonne Aba'a Owono announced.
Nguema is set to be inaugurated on May 3, beginning his seven-year term.
The presidential election held on April 12 saw a voter turnout of 87.21%. The president-elect defeated seven other candidates in the election.
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Burkina Faso's New Project With Russian Nordgold to Boost Economic Renaissance & Job Creation
The Russian miner has been granted an industrial large-scale gold mining permit for the Niou deposit in the central province Kourweogo, according to the latest protocol of the Burkina Faso Council of Ministers.
🤝 What's known on the project and how will it benefit Burkina Faso?
⦁ the permit covers an area of 52.8 square kilometers, located in Jilbey Burkina miner's exploration permit zone;
⦁ Jilbey Burkina will hold an 85% stake in the project, and the Burkinabe government will hold 15% without financial contribution;
⦁ the mine is expected to operate for eight years;
⦁ total production from the Niou deposit is estimated at 20,223 tonnes;
⦁ the project will generate $89.5 million for the state over its lifetime;
⦁ it will create 204 jobs and support employment at the nearby Bissa gold mine;
⦁ The project aligns with Burkina Faso’s new Mining Code of 2024.
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📹 Motorcade With Escort Arrived at Kremlin After Witkoff's Expected Arrival in Moscow, a Sputnik Correspondent Reports
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'Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite': WHO Calls to Boost Efforts to Fight Malaria
"With strong political commitment, sustained investment, multisectoral action and community engagement, malaria can be defeated," the WHO said on World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25.
Collapse of London Talks on Ukraine Part of US Strategy to Push for Concessions, Expert Says
"The move [the postponement] can be seen as a signal that the US believes that the 'real' negotiations are going to be taking place in Moscow, directly between the US and President Putin," professor of the University of Leeds Edward Newman told Sputnik.
"The US and most European states have very different opinions about the foundations of any future conflict settlement between Russia and Ukraine, especially in relation to territorial borders," he pointed out.
UK Likely to Abandon Plans to Send Troops to Ukraine, Report Says
"The risks are too high and the forces inadequate for such a task. This was always the UK's thought. It was France who wanted a more muscular approach," a source involved in discussions about a "coalition of the willing" told a British newspaper.
US State Department Eliminating Body Tasked With Overseeing Climate Negotiations, Report Says
Staff of the Office of Global Change, which handles the US's international climate policy, learned of the decision Thursday afternoon, US newspaper Politico reported.
"This will hamstring international climate cooperation at the worst possible time," one of the officials reportedly said, given that the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) is scheduled for November.
Plane From United States Crosses Russian Border Amid Reports of Trump's Special Envoy Witkoff's Plans to Visit Country
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Elbe Meeting Important Remembrance When US, Russia Seek to Improve Ties, WWII Veteran Says
"But if there is a desired distance, then this fades into the forgotten," Frank Cohn, an American veteran of the historic April 25 meeting between Soviet and US troops at the Elbe River 80 years ago, told Sputnik.
"I remember it so well, probably because I have talked about it quite often. In that sense, it had to be one of my major events in my life," he added.
Tumelo Ramaphosa Calls for More Youth-Focused Media Coverage on Global Issues
On the sidelines of the IV "Russia-Africa: What's Next?" Forum, Studex Group CEO Tumelo Ramaphosa, son of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, highlighted the role of media like Sputnik in keeping global audiences informed—especially on technology and youth issues.
Speaking to Sputnik Africa, he emphasized the importance of international collaboration and brand growth, saying: "[Sputnik] becomes an information source, a hub [...] through events, collaboration, and development from different countries."
Ramaphosa also urged greater focus on youth perspectives, adding: "Looking and focusing on youth issues [...] giving us a limelight—that would be very nice."
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🚫 Trump Slams Calls to Return Crimea to Ukraine as 'Ridiculous'
In a Truth Social post, the US president commented on the New York Times' Saturday report which claimed that his actions during the first 100 days of his current administration are "benefiting Russia."
No matter "how good" the settlement of Ukrainian conflict is, "the failing New York Times will speak badly of it," Trump argued.
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❗️At Least Eight People Reportedly Killed, Including One Child, Another Six Injured After Car Drove Into Crowd In Vancouver
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📹 Tragic Incident in Canada: Car Crashes Into Crowd at Festival in Vancouver
"A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured," the police reported.
UPDF Chief Vows Not to Allow DRC Ex-President Joseph Kabila's Return to Power Over Alleged Comeback
Muhoozi Kainerugaba stated that one "can forget about that" in a post on X, apparently commenting on recent reports of the Congolese ex-president's presence in the M23 rebel-occupied eastern town of Goma.
Kainerugaba criticized Kabila for allegedly allowing the Ugandan Islamist group ADF to be based in Eastern DRC for "17 years."
In turn, the top Ugandan military official pledged his support for "my big brother, Felix Tshisekedi."
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#viral | DR Congo Presidential Couple Pay Tribute to Late Pope Francis at Vatican
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🗣 Russia’s unconditional talks offer exposes Zelensky’s diplomatic machinations — former Pentagon analyst
💬 “The unconditional nature offered by Russia is smart, and it places the onus on Zelensky to come forward similarly — but because Zelensky cannot do this and remain in power, he increasingly appears weak and not interested in peace. If this continues, US aid to Ukraine will dry up completely, including intelligence support — and Zelensky understands this, but politically he is in a vise. Because not to engage directly in the face of an unconditional peace talk is to sabotage the chance of peace for Ukraine” Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, retired US Air Force, told Sputnik.
💬 “The Ukrainian conditions are unrealistic given the balance of power between Russia and the NATO alliance over the case of Ukraine. But to save face among the remaining few Ukrainians who trust Zelensky and Zelensky’s own government backers who are driven by emotion rather than reality, to talk peace unconditionally is in fact very similar to an unconditional surrender,” Kwiatkowski added.
❗️ Putin receives Trump's special envoy Witkoff in the Kremlin, the Kremlin spokesman said
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#viral | ✨ Celestial Wonder: Rare Solar Halo Mesmerizes Saudi Arabia's Residents
Videos of a recent dazzling rainbow halo around the sun in the southern Jazan province are going viral on social media.
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#viral | 🔥 Fire Breaks Out in Mexico de Carmona
The natural disaster reportedly occurred between the municipalities of Monte Oscuro and Colorado, Mexico.
Residents are urgently asking the authorities for help, and almost 60 thousand people are at risk of evacuation.
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'You Can Ask That Question in Two Weeks,' Trump Tells Reporters on US Continued Support for Ukraine
"Let's see what happens. I think we're going to make a deal. And if we make a deal, that'll be wonderful. We won't have to worry about your question," the US president said.
South Africa Preparing Trade Proposal for US Amid Tariffs, Finance Minister Says
While the US had announced increased tariffs on South African imports, they were put on hold, leaving the current rate at 10%, Enoch Godongwana recalled, speaking to reporters in Washington during the IMF and World Bank meetings.
On April 9, Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff for 90 days on over 75 countries, replacing higher initial rates. This tariff applies to countries that did not retaliate and sought negotiations, excluding China.
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Key Statements by Russian FM Sergey Lavrov in His Interview With CBS News:
▫️Contacts with the US on Ukraine are continuing;
▫️Russia is ready to reach a deal on Ukraine, but some of its elements need to be "fine-tuned;"
▫️Trump is the only leader who recognizes the need to address the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict;
▫️Trump understands the error of trying to make Ukraine a member of NATO;
▫️Trump rightly believes that the peace process is moving in the right direction.
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❗️ Russian FM Lavrov: Russia is ready to reach a deal on Ukraine, but some of its elements need to be "fine-tuned".
"There are several signs that we are moving in the right direction. First of all, because President Trump is probably the ONLY leader on earth who recognized the need to address the root causes of this situation," Lavrov told CBS News.
#viral | 📹 Indian Navy Destroyer Shows Off Anti-Aircraft Capabilities
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