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Rapid Support Forces Announce 'New Phase of War' With Sudanese Army
Advisor to the commander of the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Pasha Tabiq's statement came after the Rapid Support Forces targeted the Wadi Seidna Air Base, reportedly destroying a number of warplanes, drones, and weapons depots.
Tabiiq emphasized that the coming days will witness painful strikes against strategic sites belonging to what he called "Burhan's militias and terrorist brigades," and that Port Sudan is the next target.
On Friday, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry condemned the RSF attack on a shelter center in Atbara, which resulted in at least 11 deaths.
"Following the consecutive defeats it has suffered in recent months across all battlefronts, the RSF terrorist militia resorted to such cowardly terrorist tactics," the statement read. "It has been persistently targeting power stations nationwide, within its genocidal campaign, as attacking energy infrastructure disrupts water plants, hospitals, and all essential services."
WATCH | Russian FM's Full Statement on Trump Being Only Western Leader to Understand Root Causes of Ukraine Conflict
"We continue our contacts with the American side on the situation in Ukraine," Sergey Lavrov told CBS in a recent interview. "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. When he said that it was a huge mistake to pull Ukraine into NATO, and this was a mistake by the Biden administration, and he wants to rectify this."
"The American team now is getting a better understanding of the Russian position and of the root causes of this situation," he added.
Ethiopian Athlete Teges Assefa Wins London Marathon
The runner finished the race in first place with a time of 2:15:50. Kenyan athlete Jepkosgei finished second, and Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan finished third, according to the Ethiopian Athletics Federation.
Teges Assefa won a silver medal in the marathon at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
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🌱 South Africa Praises Tanzania's Decision to Lift Agriculture Import Ban, Hails Diplomatic Resolution
It comes as a result of "constructive diplomatic engagement" between the two countries' top diplomats, the South African Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
🔍 Key Details:
🟠 Tanzania imposed the ban Wednesday, citing “high-risk phytosanitary threats” to its food security;
🟠 On Friday, the bans were lifted following South African and Malawian quick engagements with Tanzanian Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Agriculture to resolve the issue;
🟠 Malawi plans to send a delegation, including its foreign and agriculture ministers, to Dodoma in May for further discussions;
🟠 Expert-level discussions on plant health and market-related concerns continue between Tanzania and South Africa.
🔙 The dispute reportedly flared after Malawi banned Tanzanian maize flour, rice, ginger, and bananas, while South Africa blocked Tanzanian banana imports.
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#SputnikInfographic | ML-20: A 3D Look at a Key Piece of Soviet Victory Equipment
Victory equipment, soaked in oil and gunpowder, born in fire and metal: these are not just machines, but silent witnesses of a great feat.
Sputnik presents 3D models of Victory equipment that broke the back of the war.
The 152 mm howitzer-gun M1937, designated as the ML-20, was manufactured between 1937 and 1946. It is considered one of the best heavy guns of the WW2.
During World War II, the Soviet Army primarily used the ML-20 as an artillery piece at the corps or army level. Yet, the gun was adapted for installation on the chassis of heavy tanks, the KV-1S and IS-2, resulting in the SU-152 and ISU-152 self-propelled guns.
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Ukraine Conflict Ceasefire Just to Rearm Kiev Doesn't Align With Peacemaking Goals, Russia's Lavrov Says
"[EU's] Kaja Kallas and [NATO's] Mark Rutte bluntly stated that they can support only the deal which at the end of the day will make Ukraine stronger, would make Ukraine a victor. So if this is the purpose of the ceasefire, I don't think this is what President Trump wants. This is what Europeans, together with Zelensky, want to make out of President Trump's initiative," the Russian FM told the CBS news in a recent interview.
What if Nazism Had Triumphed, Part 2: Asia
What would have occurred if Nazi Germany's assault had not been stopped by Soviet troops?
A special project is presented by Sputnik, which describes the horrifying "alternative future" of the Fuhrer's schemes.
👉 Journalists used archival materials to create this reality, which thankfully never materialized, and artificial intelligence was used to visualize it.
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Russia Will Develop Partnership With South Africa to Strengthen International Security, Putin Says
The Russian president congratulated Cyril Ramaphosa on Freedom Day, celebrated in South Africa on April 27 to mark the end of apartheid and the country's first democratic elections of 1994.
"Relations between our countries are at a high level - this was fully proven by our joint work during last year's BRICS summit in Kazan," read the congratulatory message.
#viral | Video Billboards in Dubai and New York Showcase Colorful Sunsets From Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Gleb Nikitin, the governor of Nizhny Novgorod, posted footage of the area's most breathtaking sunset vistas on large screens, accompanied by the saying "Everything is real here" in both Russian and English.
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West Not Going to Offer Compromises on Ukrainian Settlement Any Time Soon, Expert Says
"For Washington, the so-called peace talks with Russia concern issues that geopolitically and geostrategically exceed the scope of the Ukraine conflict," German strategic consultant and media analyst Mirko Kolundzic told Sputnik.
❗️Groups, Individual Ukrainian Soldiers in Kursk Region Will be Destroyed Soon, Acting Commander of 810th Black Sea Fleet Brigade Tells Putin
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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.
❗️Russia is not negotiating the integrity of its territory, and Trump understands this, Lavrov noted
Lavrov also addressed Trump's remarks that the Crimea issue is not currently under discussion.
"Yes, because it is a done deal," the foreign minister told the CBS News in a recent interview.
#viral | Crimea Bakes Another Record Easter Cake—And It's Even Bigger!
A giant Easter cake was baked to mark the end of Easter week, beating the previous record by almost two times.
The Easter cake was called "The Orthodox World in Miniature" and was 4.5 meters in circumference, weighing more than 140 kilograms. It was decorated with 32 gingerbread Orthodox landmarks of the peninsula.
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❗️ US Not Expanding Sanctions Against Russia So as Not to Hinder Peace Process in Ukraine Conflict, US Secretary of State Says
Key statements of Marco Rubio:
◻️ The United States now has reasons for both optimism about the efforts of the parties to the conflict in Ukraine to resolve it, and reasons for concern;
◻️ Washington will assess the progress of the parties to the conflict in Ukraine in the coming week and decide whether they want to continue to participate in the peace process.
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Uganda Declares End of Ebola Outbreak Less Than Three Months After First Confirmed Case
"This follows 42 days without a new case since the last confirmed patient was discharged on March 14," the Ugandan Health Ministry said on X.
"The country's long-standing experience in managing outbreaks enabled a fast, coordinated, and effective response," the WHO noted in a statement.
#SputnikInfographic | 12 Days to Victory Day
Sputnik Africa continues to revisit the endgame battles of the Great Patriotic War. On this day 80 years ago, Soviet troops continued their advancing, consolidating efforts.
80 years ago today, Soviet troops fought fiercely in the heart of Berlin, where key governmental and political institutions of Nazi Germany were situated.
Among these was the infamous Führerbunker, where Adolf Hitler met his ultimate demise.
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#viral | Sheep Traffic Jams? – Usual Story for German City Freiburg!
A video of a big bleating flock allegedly heading to the sheepfold from a pasture right through the city streets going viral on social media.
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Ethiopia and Kenya Athletes Win Moscow Half Marathon
The event was held this Sunday morning bringing together thousands of courageous participants from around the world.
🥇🇪🇹 Ethiopian Teresa Nyakola Gela won the men’s race, finishing the 21km course in 1:01:11—a personal best!
🥇🇰🇪 Kenyan athlete Daizy Jamutai Ruto dominated the women’s event with a swift 1:09:00 finish.
Kenya's Ambassador to Russia, Peter Mutuku Mathuki, cheered on the winners at the awards ceremony.
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Kiev's Talk About Preconditions for Negotiations 'Useless & Unacceptable,' Expert Says
"Ukraine cannot fight Russia, especially after the battles in Kursk region," Mukhtar Ghobashi, secretary general of the Egyptian Center for Political and Strategic Studies, told Sputnik.
"Zelensky must pay the price for following the West in this war," he emphasized.
#viral | Dizzying Race: Speedboat Flips Multiple Times in Mid-Air Before Crashing into Lake Havasu, Arizona
🚤 The speedboat participated in Arizona's annual Desert Storm race. Miraculously, all passengers escaped with minor injuries.
The high-powered vessel was reportedly racing at speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour!
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❗️❗️❗️Pakistan Has No Intention to Start Conflict With India Unprovoked, Defense Minister Says
"But if India attempts to invade Pakistan or attack Pakistan, they'll be met with more than a matching response," Khawaja Muhammad Asif told Sputnik.
❗️Putin Sends Condolences to Iranian Leadership Over Deadly Port Explosion
The Russian president also expressed readiness to provide help to the Iranian authorities in relief effort, the Kremlin said.
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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.