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📌Azerbaijan's Crackdown on Sputnik is 'Injustice,' Head of Sputnik's Parent Media Group Says
"There were and are no real complaints about the journalistic work of Sputnik Azerbaijan," stated Dmitry Kiselyov, director general of Rossiya Segodnya media group.
"It looks like a deliberate move aimed at worsening interstate relations," Kiselyov said, expressing hope that this incident reflects independent actions by mid-level officials — rather than a policy endorsed by the leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan.
'The West is Deluding Itself' if It Thinks It Can Stop Iran's Nuclear Program, Malian Geopolitical Analyst Says
"Tehran doesn't need anyone's permission to develop a strategic deterrent. It has already mastered uranium enrichment to levels close to military grade," Abdoulaye Diallo told Sputnik Africa.
"Russia and Iran are not weak nations that can be intimidated by punitive measures. Quite the opposite — their resilience, strategic partnerships, and determination have made them key players on the global stage," the analyst emphasized.
Russia Remains an 'Economic Fortress' Despite Sanctions, While France Slides Into Crisis, Says Malian Geopolitologist
Emmanuel Macron, who announced the 18th sanction package at the European Council, is "focused on an illusory economic war," according to Abdoulaye Diallo.
France is facing "explosive debt, deindustrialization, and plummeting purchasing power. Bruno Le Maire [ex-finance minister] had promised to bring the Russian economy to its knees, but it is the French people who are paying the price."
"It has shown exceptional resilience in the face of sanctions. Thanks to its energy, food, and military self-sufficiency, as well as its successful pivot toward Asian markets, Moscow has not only resisted but strengthened its position."
Cameroon: Second Close Biya Ally Enters Presidential Contest
🗳 Tourism Minister Bello Bouba Maigari has accepted his party’s nomination to run for president in Cameroon’s expected October election. President Paul Biya, in power since 1982, has not yet said if he will seek reelection.
Maigari, 78, a former prime minister and long-time Biya ally, did not resign from his cabinet role after accepting the National Union for Democracy and Progress’ nomination. His bid follows last week’s resignation and candidacy announcement by fellow northerner Issa Tchiroma Bakary, signalling possible cracks in Biya’s alliance with northern elites.
🗳 Northern Cameroon’s Adamawa, North, and Far North provinces hold over 2 million voters, giving them significant electoral weight. More than 8 million Cameroonians have registered to vote in the country of about 30 million.
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'Frankly, Canada Should Be the 51st State' of the US, Trump Says
Canada relies "entirely" on the United States, according to the US president.
Trump has repeatedly suggested Canada should become the 51st US state, claiming it spends too little on defense and relies on Washington for protection. He also said that Canada could avoid US trade tariffs if it joined the US.
Canada rejects any of these suggestions.
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Most Brits Believe Starmer Will Be Out by Next Election, Poll Says
The June 27 survey by the Find Out Now company for the Daily Mail newspaper shows that 75% of 2,666 adults quizzed said they expected the Labour leader to vacate his office by the next election, which is due before August 2029, while 61% of the respondents said that Starmer should resign.
Asked whose candidacy for the post they would support if Starmer leaves, 9% picked Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, 6% went for Health Secretary Wes Streeting, and 1% for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.
At the same time, 64% of the respondents said that Starmer should fire Reeves.
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❗️ Russian Military Launches Massive Strike With Precision Weapons in Ukraine
The Russian military on Sunday carried out a massive strike with high-precision long-range air, sea and land-based weapons, including the Kinzhal aeroballistic hypersonic missile system, as well as UAVs, on military-industrial complex facilities and oil refineries in Ukraine, the Defense Ministry reported.
The strike's goal was achieved, all designated facilities were hit, the statement added.
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Anti-Russian Sanctions Drive Average EU Gas Prices Up 150% in Just Four Years
Despite an 8.5% drop in imports, EU gas spending surged to $9.4 billion in April 2025, up from $4.1 billion in 2021, according to Sputnik's Eurostat-based analysis.
The shift to costlier LNG amid the introduction of large-scale anti-Russian sanctions is the primary driver of this spike.
⛽️ Key numbers:
Average gas price in April 2021: $242 per 1,000 cubic meters
Average gas price in April 2025: $614 (2.5x increase)
LNG price (2021): $301
LNG price (2025): $757
Pipeline gas (2021): $210
Pipeline gas (2025): $489
Thus, from 2021 to 2025, the average prices increased twice as much as in the previous 20 years!
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What Should the Global South Do to 'Keep Its Cultures Alive'?
The answer lies in decolonizing "minds and imagination," which remain "tailored and guided by the Global North's thoughts," Ethiopian State Minister of Culture Nebiyou Baye told Sputnik Africa.
"We, Africans and the Global South, […] are not anymore in colony. But the minds, minds of the youth are in a neocolonial state," the state minister explained.
#viral | Incredible Rescue: Helicopter Saves Drowning Woman in Brazil
The woman was reportedly swept into the sea by a wave while taking photos at Pedra do Pampo, a popular tourist spot on Itacoatiara Beach, Rio de Janeiro State.
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Hollywood is a 'False Teacher,' Zimbabwean Artist Pratt Urges Youth to Reject Cultural Programming
Zimbabwean multidisciplinary artist Xander Pratt has launched a sharp critique of Hollywood’s global influence, calling it a modern form of colonization that dilutes identity and suppresses human potential.
"You don’t invade with knives and guns—you invade television, which is ‘tell-a-vision’… programming children and parents worldwide with a single story," Pratt argued in an interview with Sputnik Africa.
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📹 Russia was 'duped' regarding NATO's non-expansion to the East — although they had promised 'not one inch,' there were several waves of expansion, Putin stated
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Uganda to Ban Grain Exports Without Quality Certification
“No maize or other grain will be allowed to leave Uganda without the UNBS [Uganda National Bureau of Standards] Quality (Q) Mark and a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) permit,” UNBS Deputy Executive Director Patricia Bageine Ejalu was quoted as saying as the government moves to enforce strict new guidelines.
“We cannot continue producing grain for our neighbors to process and sell back to us at higher prices,” Ejalu added.
It's Time for Africa to Invest in Its Own Health, Nigerian Official Says
⚕️Africa can no longer leave the development of its healthcare system to chance, Commissioner for Health in the Rivers State Dr. Adaeze Chidinma Oreh said, recalling the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We had to wait for countries to settle their own populations and then pass on the remnants to us. It is natural. It is their own government's responsibility," the official told Sputnik Africa.
Sudan’s Crisis Shows Why Global Financial Reform is Urgent
“The crisis in Sudan has unequivocally demonstrated that the current global financial system requires fundamental reform to achieve justice, balance, and fair representation for developing nations,” Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development on Monday.
Azerbaijani Security Forces Reportedly Detain Two Sputnik Journalists on Absurd Accusations of Being 'FSB Agents'
The detained Russian journalists are:
▪️Sputnik Azerbaijan's editor-in-chief Igor Kartavykh,
▪️chief editor Yevgeny Belousov.
Officials of the Russian embassy have been denied access to the detainees. Sputnik is attempting to establish contact with the unjustly detained journalists.
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#viral | Runway Ruckus: Daring Escape at Italian Airport as Deportee Evades Police
⛓ A daring escape unfolded at Bologna Airport when a 29-year-old Moroccan citizen, slated for deportation, managed to flee from police right before boarding his flight.
The man broke free, dashed across the runway, scaled a fence, and set dry grass on fire to hinder the pursuit. Although the fire was quickly extinguished, the escapee managed to vanish.
As a result of the incident, two flights were rerouted and others delayed. Authorities are currently searching for the man.
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Senator Graham Reportedly Entered Trump's Inner Circle, Convinced Him to Strike Iran
Graham has once again found himself in the president's inner circle and was able to persuade him to go against his domestic-oriented inclinations and approve a high-risk strike on Iran, the WSJ reported.
As the newspaper emphasizes, Graham occupies a special position in American politics — as a Republican, he regularly faces criticism from his fellow party members, but at the same time actively cooperates with Democrats on key issues of international policy, including support for Ukraine.
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#viral | Indonesia's Batik Air Plane Nearly Crashes While Landing Due to Adverse Weather Conditions at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
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#viral | A Night of Celebration, A Lifetime of Exploration: Russian Graduates Embark on Their Journey
The iconic "Scarlet Sails" graduation celebration lit up Russia's Saint Petersburg city on Saturday as the brig Rossiya sailed majestically along the Neva River under dazzling fireworks and scarlet sails.
The night also featured an exclusive concert with popular Russian artists performing beloved hits for the graduates.
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Iran Can Resume Uranium Production in Few Months, IAEA Chief Says
Iran has the industrial and technological capabilities to produce enriched uranium, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi pointed out.
"One cannot claim that everything has disappeared and there is nothing there," he told a US broadcaster. There is now an opportunity to return to the negotiating table to find a "technically sound" solution regarding Iran's nuclear program, Grossi added.
🚨 Israel says it eliminated top Hamas commander Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa
The IDF claims that Issa Al-Issa — Head of the Combat Support Headquarters in Hamas’s military wing — was killed in an airstrike in the Sabra area of Gaza City, according to a statement from the Israeli military.
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Putin Shares His Opinion on Donald Trump
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⚡️Russia is ready for the third round of negotiations with Ukraine, Putin stated
The negotiators of Russia and Ukraine are in operational contact, according to Putin.
The president said that the heads of the delegations are currently discussing a possible date for the new round of negotiations.
Other statements from the president:
🟠The projects of Ukraine and Russia are two completely opposing memorandums, which is not surprising, Putin said.
🟠The draft memorandums of Russia and Ukraine on the settlement should become the subject of discussion during the third round of negotiations, Putin stated.
🟠Russia is ready to return another 3,000 bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers, Putin announced.
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Putin Meets With Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on Sidelines of EAEU Summit in Minsk
The Russian president said that Moscow expects to see the UAE president in Russia in August, as well as during the Russian-Arab summit in October.
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