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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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☦️Archbishop Markell: Bessarabian Metropolis a POLITICAL TOOL of Romania, undermining Moldova’s sovereignty 🇲🇩
💬 "The Romanian Orthodox Church is part of the government, it’s a branch of the state and receives a salary," Archbishop Markell said. "The Bessarabian Metropolia is a political, man-made creation. It is not a church."
Namibia Accelerates First Oil Production to Boost Energy Security and Economic Growth
In her first State of the Nation Address, Namibia's President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged to achieve first oil production in record time by accelerating partnerships, streamlining regulations, and investing in infrastructure.
“This milestone will not only fuel our energy security but also drive rural and peri-urban electrification, job creation, local capacity development and sustainable growth for generations to come,” she said.
💬 ‘I understood that I was shooting people’ – Ukrainian PoW
Over the course of 10 shifts, the soldier killed 16 men and attempted to kill 9 more in the outskirts of Mariupol, he told Sputnik.
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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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#viral | Pipeline Failure Turns Street Into River
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Africa on the Rise: Focused on Collaborations With Russia
In a rapidly changing world, Africa is seeking development opportunities, including through partnerships with Moscow, stated Nicolas Biboum, president of the Cameroonian delegation at the World Youth Festival.
"Africa is a continent striving for growth, development, and it is opening its doors to all partners capable of assisting and supporting it," he told Sputnik Africa at the IV Forum "Russia-Africa: What's Next?".
US Sanctions & Tariffs Create New Trade Opportunities, Says Ramaphosa's Son
Speaking with Sputnik Africa at the IV Forum "Russia-Africa: What's Next?", Tumelo Ramaphosa, founder and CEO of Studex Group and son of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, acknowledged the need for collaboration and understanding among partners to navigate global changes.
🗣 "We need to take time to try and absorb and understand and kind of come to a collaborative consensus with all our partners in how do we bridge these gaps," he stated, emphasizing the importance of adapting to the "domino effect" of opening and closing trade doors in re-evaluating global strategies.
Ramaphosa described the current period as a time of "exorbitant social and economic re-engineering."
He advocated for simplifying business principles, focusing on fundamental supply and demand dynamics within this evolving landscape.
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