(2023-09-09). Armenia Ready to Hold Urgent Top-Level Talks With Azerbaijan Amid Border Tensions. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in a telephone call with French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his readiness to hold emergency talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to de-escalate the tense situation on the border between the two countries, Pashinyan's office said on Saturday.
(2023-09-09). Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry accuses Armenia of aggravating situation in Karabakh. tass.com Armenia is rudely interfering in the internal affairs of the country, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said…
(2023-09-08). Armenian Investigative Committee Says Blogger Badalyan, Sputnik Journalist Gevorkyan Released. sputnikglobe.com YEREVAN (Sputnik) – The Armenian Investigative Committee said on Friday that pro-Russian blogger Mikael Badalyan and Sputnik Armenia columnist Ashot Gevorkyan have been released from custody.
(2023-09-08). Moscow Blasts Arrest of Sputnik Armenia Reporter as Aimed at Harming Russia-Armenia Ties. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Forces that are interested in sowing hatred and fear between Armenia and Russia are behind the provocation involving the detention of Sputnik Armenia columnist Ashot Gevorgyan, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
(2023-09-08). Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Armenian Ambassador Over Yerevan's 'Unfriendly Actions'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Armenian ambassador Vagharshak Harutyunyan on Friday for a serious talk over a number of "unfriendly actions" made by Yerevan.
(2023-09-08). Some 85 US Troops to Train With Armenian Forces in Military Drills Next Week. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Army said in a press release that some 85 US troops will train with 175 Armenian soldiers next week as part of the Eagle Partner joint military exercise.
(2023-09-08). Pro-Russian blogger, Sputnik Armenia reporter detained for 72 hours. tass.com Investigators suspect Badalyan and Gevorkyan of illegal possession of arms. Local media reported that weapons had allegedly been found in their car…
(2023-09-08). Pro-Russian blogger, Sputnik Armenia reporter released from custody in Armenia. tass.com According to investigators, a bag with a submachine gun, cartridges, and several grenades was placed in Gevorkyan's car by other persons, who were also detained on charges of illegal arms possession, without his consent…
(2023-09-08). Information space of Armenia trending toward negative coverage of Russia — diplomat. tass.com "No doubt, this contradicts the traditionally friendly communication between the two peoples," Maria Zakharova said…
(2023-09-08). Number of pro-Western media targeting to discredit Russia growing in Armenia — diplomat. tass.com "Unfortunately, there are certain Armenian media outlets that go beyond mere criticism, but openly besmirch our common mechanisms for interstate cooperation," Maria Zakharova added…
(2023-09-09). Russia summons Armenia's envoy over unfriendly steps. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Russia has summoned Armenia's ambassador to Moscow following a number of unwelcome gestures by Yerevan, including its announcement of joint war games with the United States.
(2023-09-10). Niger Junta Accuses France of Deploying Forces for 'Military Intervention'. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Niger's military junta has accused France of deploying forces in some West African countries for a "military intervention" in Niger, AFP reported citing regime member Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane.
(2023-09-08). Serbian expert gives high marks to election arrangements in Mariupol. tass.com In all, ten experts from seven countries, the US, France, Cameroon, Indonesia, Iran, Serbia and Portugal, came to observe the elections to the regional parliament and municipal councils in Mariupol…
(2023-09-08). Justicia francesa ratifica prohibir abaya islámica en escuelas. telesurtv.net La máxima instancia judicial estimó que la prohibición no supone una amenaza grave e ilegal a una libertad fundamental.
(2023-09-09). Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Arrives in New Delhi for G20 Summit. sputnikglobe.com The 18th top-level G20 summit, chaired by India, is held in New Delhi on September 9-10. The leaders of the G20 countries and nine other states – Bangladesh, Egypt, Spain, Mauritius, Nigeria, the Netherlands, the UAE, Oman and Singapore – have been invited to attend.
(2023-09-08). Sexual Assault and Pay Disparity Spark "Me Too" Moment in Spanish Women's Soccer. truthout.org Spain's national prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain's soccer federation, after he forcibly kissed Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso during the recent World Cup trophy ceremony. Hermoso filed a sexual assault complaint against Rubiales, who has been temporarily suspended by soccer's international governing body FIFA but has refused to step down… |
(2023-09-08). Matanzas province gets ready for Gran Retto event. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) Hosting over 300 participants from Puerto Rico, Colombia, Spain and the Dominican Republic, including athletes aging up to 85, Matanzas province is completing details for Open Water Grand Retto (OWGR) sports event.
(2023-09-08). Spain: Soccer Head Faces Sexual Assault Charge for World Cup Forced Kiss; Women Players Strike over Pay. democracynow.org 
Spain's national prosecutor has announced a criminal investigation into Luis Rubiales, the head of Spain's soccer federation, after he forcibly kissed Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso during the recent World Cup trophy ceremony. Hermoso filed a sexual assault complaint against Rubiales, who has been temporarily suspended by soccer's international governing body FIFA but has refused to step down voluntarily. No permanent sanctions have been announced. Meanwhile, the rest of the Spanish women's soccer league is on strike over pay and working conditions after talks between federation leaders…
(2023-09-08). Turkey: Crypto boss sentenced to over 11,000 years in jail over money laundering. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey: Crypto boss sentenced to over 11,000 years in jail over money laundering | Faruk Fatih Ozer was arrested in Albania last year after disappearing in 2021 along with millions of dollars of user assets | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 12: 49 | Faruk Fatih Ozer, head of cryptocurrency exchange Thodex, had been missing since 2021 after his company went offline before he was arrested in Albania last year (Screengr…
(2023-09-08). Why Turkey and Greece agreed to freeze the conflict and look to the future. middleeasteye.net 
Why Turkey and Greece agreed to freeze the conflict and look to the future | Ankara aims to normalise relations with the West and agreeing to disagree with Athens is low-hanging fruit | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 09: 50 | Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis leave following a press conference in Ankara, 5 September 2023 (Reuters) | When Turkish Foreign Minister…
(2023-09-08). Turkey seeks $950m damages against Iraq over KRG oil dispute. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey seeks $950m damages against Iraq over KRG oil dispute | Turkish interest calculations suggest Baghdad has to pay $950m to Ankara in ICC award that initially ruled $1.4bn in favour of Iraq | Fri, 09/08/2023 – 12: 15 | A worker checks the valve gears of pipes linked to oil tanks at Turkey's Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, which is run by state-owned Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (Reuters/File…
(2023-09-08). Turkey looks at BRICS with great interest — Russian diplomat. tass.com The expansion of BRICS came as a sensation that "made the group's common voice far louder," Dmitry Birichevsky said…
(2023-09-08). Turkey intensifies contacts on grain deal ahead of G20 summit. tass.com "Discussions on the issue, and on paths to Ukrainian settlement in general, will continue at the Kiev-Ankara level," the source said…
(2023-09-08). Most Austrians Believe Russia Sanctions Harm EU Citizens – Survey. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Over half of Austrians believe that sanctions against Russia harm the EU citizens, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers for a Austrian newspaper showed on Friday.
(2023-09-09). International Red Cross urges head of Belarus branch to step down. tass.com "The IFRC confirms that through the Compliance and Mediation Committee we have recommended to the Secretary General of the Belarusian Red Cross to step down while the case is being investigated," IFRC spokesman Tommaso Della Longa said…
(2023-09-09). Labour, protests, and state capitalism in Belarus, three years on. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-08). Labour, protests, and state capitalism in Belarus, three years on. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-09). ManiFiesta, a Solidarity festival in Ostend, Belgium. plenglish.com Ostend, Belgium, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) From 15 to 20 thousand people of all ages converged today for the first day of ManiFiesta in Ostend, Belgium, the Solidarity Festival organized by the Belgian Labor Party (PTB).
(2023-09-08). Tormentas dejan unos 16 muertos en Türkiye, Bulgaria y Grecia. telesurtv.net La tormenta "Daniel" ha dejado a más de 200.000 griegos están sin suministro de agua por tercera jornada en Magnesia.
(2023-09-09). Morocco Earthquake Survivors: People Live on Streets Fearing Aftershocks. sputnikglobe.com Late on Friday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said that a 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco 77 kilometers (48 miles) southwest of the city of Marrakesh with a population of 839,000 people. According to the latest reports, the death toll from the disaster reached 1,300, while another 1,800 people have been injured.
(2023-09-09). Europe warned of new highly mutated Covid-19 strain. plenglish.com Stockholm, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) European health officials warned that a new highly mutated variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is circulating throughout the continent and may be behind an increase in Covid-19 cases.
(2023-09-09). The West's blueprint for goading China was laid out in Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org 
The West is writing a script about its relations with China as stuffed full of misdirection as an Agatha Christie novel. In recent months, US and European officials have scurried to Beijing for so-called talks, as if the year were 1972 and Richard Nixon were in the White House. But there will be no dramatic, …
(2023-09-09). G20 Summit Set To Begin In New Delhi; Faultlines Among Members Widen. popularresistance.org The 18th G20 summit is set to open in the Indian capital New Delhi on Saturday, September 9. The two-day summit of the grouping would be the first to be held in India and is being keenly watched due to disagreements among member states on several economic and geopolitical issues. | The G20 consists of some of the world's 20 largest economies, including 19 countries and the European Union (EU). Apart from the members, 11 more countries have been invited as guests, including Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria, and the UAE. The meeting will also be attended by representatives of different international organizations —…
(2023-09-08). Health activists announce European campaign against effects of commodification of health. peoplesdispatch.org A coalition of trade unions, health activists, and organizations launched an all-European campaign against the commercialization of health. The campaign will include decentralized discussions and actions across various EU countries and will culminate in a major protest in the week leading up to World Health Day…
(2023-09-08). French MEP Criticizes EU for Not Calling Out US Over Supply of Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com PARIS (Sputnik) – French member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani on Friday condemned the European Union for not speaking out against the United States' decision to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium shells, calling it double standards.
(2023-09-08). Gas Futures in Europe Up by 8.6%, Nearing $400 Per 1,000 Cubic Meters. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Gas futures in Europe increased by 8.6%, approaching $400 per 1,000 cubic meters after media reports about the start of strikes at Chevron's LNG plants in Australia, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange on Friday.
(2023-09-08). Experts from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America to attend Kherson Region elections. tass.com Marina Zakharova added that despite certain difficulties that complicated the election campaign in the region, observers representing public organizations and political parties noted the transparency and legitimacy of the process…
(2023-09-08). Floods cause death and destruction across Europe. wsws.org While climate change and global warming are drastically changing weather patterns, capitalist governments have refused to take any serious action to mitigate the devastating impact of these widely predicted catastrophes or to provide adequate relief.
(2023-09-09). History of American Hegemony: USA as "Global Greatest Power". From Alaska (1867) to Europe (1917). globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-09). BBC 'disinformation' correspondent busted spreading disinfo on her own bio. thegrayzone.com The BBC's Marianna Spring specializes in branding average citizens as conspiracy theorists and potential terrorists for questioning official claims. When caught lying about her own professional record to advance her ambitions, she says she thought her deceit "wouldn't be a big deal." On September 6th, The New European reported that BBC's "specialist disinformation correspondent" Marianna Spring lied on her résumé in a failed attempt to bag work with Coda Story back in 2018. While posing as an independent outlet, Coda Story …
(2023-09-09). Rabies vaccine airdropped in Finland. plenglish.com The rabies vaccines come in the form of briquettes with an edible mass to attract animals, with which authorities are trying to curb the spread of the disease nationwide. | According to the source, the vaccines will be dropped from aircraft in Ilomantsi, Virolahti, and the southern coast, from the eastern border to Pyhtà§à§. | Rabies is a deadly, particularly dangerous, and naturally infectious disease transmitted by the saliva, through bites, of infected animals.
(2023-09-09). Scholz's "Germany Pact": A war alliance against the population. wsws.org The budget, which is currently being discussed in the Bundestag, is a declaration of war on the working population. It contains massive cuts and aims to launch the largest rearmament offensive since the end of World War II.
(2023-09-09). In Greece, megaracists fan the flames of megafires. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-08). In Greece, megaracists fan the flames of megafires. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-09). BRI hailed as balanced, mutually beneficial path. ecns.cn He said that China and Central Asia are friendly neighbors, who will work together under the BRI framework and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind under the strategic guidance of leaders from China and Central Asian countries.in Kazakhstan, has blossomed into a 'flower of friendship', and is bearing the fruits of mutual benefits and a win-win approach."
(2023-09-08). BRI hailed as balanced, mutually beneficial path. ecns.cn He said that China and Central Asia are friendly neighbors, who will work together under the BRI framework and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind under the strategic guidance of leaders from China and Central Asian countries.in Kazakhstan, has blossomed into a 'flower of friendship', and is bearing the fruits of mutual benefits and a win-win approach."
(2023-09-08). Norwegian Man Makes 'Gold Find of the Century' Using Metal Detector. sputnikglobe.com Archaeologists have indicated that the new discovery is Norway's "gold find of the century."
(2023-09-09). NATO Chief Says No Indication Russia Intended to Hit Bloc in Strikes Near Danube. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO has no indication that Russia intended to hit the alliance in light of the recent strikes on Ukraine's Danube ports, close to the Romanian border, and fresh drone debris found on the NATO member's soil, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday.
(2023-09-10). Russia's Eastern Economic Forum to Kick Off in Vladivostok on Sunday. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) will kick off on Sunday in the Russian city of Vladivostok.
(2023-09-09). G20 Split Over Ukraine Sign of Battle Between US Unipolarity, Rising Multipolar World Order. sputnikglobe.com Leaders and representatives of the world's 20 largest economies met in New Delhi Saturday, reaching a compromise on a joint declaration on global priorities by leaving out Western-proposed criticism of Russia over its military operation in Ukraine. Sputnik spoke to experts to get a sense of what the declaration's "consensus language" really means.
(2023-09-09). Vietnam on a Diplomatic Tightrope: Can Biden Align Hanoi Against China? sputnikglobe.com President Joe Biden is set to arrive in Hanoi on Sunday, with Vietnam and the US reportedly planning to sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership agreement" of a kind similar to one the Asian nation already has with China and Russia. What can be expected from Biden's trip? Sputnik reached out to a veteran expert in regional affairs for details.
(2023-09-09). UK 'Hired Gun' in Ukraine Found Dead in Pond, Hands Tied Behind Back. sputnikglobe.com The "meat grinder" that is Ukraine's botched summer counteroffensive has resulted in over 43,000 troops killed to date, Russia's Ministry of Defense has estimated. Amid the outflow of fighting-age men from the country, Kiev is suffering growing difficulties recruiting more conscripts and, accordingly, ramping up its recruitment of mercenaries.
(2023-09-09). Putin Says Russia Carries on With All Plans Despite Challenges. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is implementing all of its plans and advancing despite multiple challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday, adding that no development programs had been scaled down.
(2023-09-09). Western Sanctions Fail as Trade Between Russia and One of US' Closest Neighbors Hits Historic High. sputnikglobe.com In 2022, the US and its allies launched a grand campaign aimed at smothering most Russian trade activity (apart from a few strategic materials, like uranium, which they themselves need). Over 18 months on, Russia has not only successfully reoriented exports away from the West, but started reclaiming lost Western markets.
(2023-09-09). Russian Navy Destroys 3 Ukrainian Boats Trying to Attack Crimean Bridge – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Vessels of Russia's Black Sea Fleet over the past week destroyed three Ukrainian unmanned boats that were going to attack the Crimean Bridge, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
(2023-09-09). Russia Repels 56 Ukrainian Attacks in Donetsk Direction in Past 7 Days – MoD. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces repelled 56 attacks by Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk direction in the past seven days, with Kiev losing over 2,100 soldiers, 23 tanks and other armored combat vehicles in the area, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
(2023-09-10). Over 2.1 million Moscow residents vote online to elect mayor. tass.com In-person and absentee voting will take place in the Russian capital and Moscow region for three days – September 8, 9 and 10…
(2023-09-10). West rigs global university ratings, drains away talents from Asia. tass.com This was stated by the director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Sergei Naryshkin…
(2023-09-10). Observers reported 143 problems at polling stations across Russia. tass.com Based on the results of processing messages about possible violations, 78 were not confirmed…
(2023-09-10). 'Falcon Day' to be held on the first day of Eastern Economic Forum. tass.com The forum was organized on behalf of the Russian government…
(2023-09-09). "A Good Investment": The Ukraine War and the US Arms Racket. dissidentvoice.org It all tallies. War, investments and returns. The dividends, solid, though the effort expended — at least by others — awful and bloody. While a certain narrative in US politics continues in the vein of traditional cant and hustling ceremony regarding the Ukraine War — "noble freedom fighters, we salute you!" twinned with "Russian aggressors …
(2023-09-09). Moscow Zoo releases photos of one-week-old panda cub. ecns.cn This image shows a one-week-old panda cub born to parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding at Moscow Zoo. It is the first giant panda cub born in Russia.
(2023-09-09). Sep 9, 2023. sitrepworld.info 
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(2023-09-09). Russia Policing and Repression Prisons The Persecution of Azat Miftakhov Is Designed to Silence Russia's Left. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-09). Russia and Tajikistan in favor of strengthening bilateral ties. plenglish.com Dushambe, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the leader of Tajikistan, Emomali Rakhmon, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic, the press service of the Tajik head of state reported.
(2023-09-09). Russian army destroys Ukrainian strongholds in Donetsk. plenglish.com Moscow, Sep 9 (Prensa Latina) Units of Russia's Eastern grouping destroyed two bastions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces north of Nikolskoye, to the south of Donetsk, declared the group's spokesman, Oleg Chekhov.
(2023-09-09). West Using Zelensky's Jewish Heritage To Distract From Nazism in Ukraine — Putin. orinocotribune.com Kiev is glorifying those responsible for a quarter of the Holocaust, the Russian president has said | Using Vladimir Zelensky's Jewish heritage to cover for the culpability of Ukrainian nationalists in the Holocaust during WWII is disgusting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, adding that the followers of Stepan Bandera were responsible for the killing of 1.5 million Jews. | "I think it's important to repeat that Western handlers placed at the head of modern Ukraine an ethnic Jew, a man of Jewish background, with Jewish roots — in this way, in my opinion, covering up the anti-human basis of t…
(2023-09-09). Kim Jong Un, Daughter Attend North Korea's 75th Anniversary Military Parade. sputnikglobe.com The Founding Day military parade was the third such event staged this year in North Korea. In July, the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement in the 1950-1953 Korean War was also marked by solemn celebrations, with a Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu attending at the invitation of the North Korean Defense Ministry.
(2023-09-09). Russian Soldier Recalls Day He Repelled Ukrainian Drone Assault. sputnikglobe.com Ukraine initiated a counteroffensive against Russian forces in early June, following multiple delays. As of August 4, estimates from the Russian Defense Ministry indicate that Ukraine has incurred significant losses in this counteroffensive, with approximately 43,000 troops and 4,900 units of military equipment affected.
(2023-09-09). Russian artillerymen disrupt Ukrainian rotation in Krasny Liman with howitzer fire. tass.com A senior gunner of the D-20 howitzer with the call sign Kot said that the military hit an enemy fighting vehicle, an American M777 howitzer, and also worked on a Polish Krab howitzer…
(2023-09-09). Air defenses shoot down drone over Crimea — Russian Defense Ministry. tass.com The unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed over the territory of the Republic of Crimea by on-duty air defenses means, the Ministry said…
(2023-09-09). Developing Russia-North Korea ties in line with ensuring regional security — Putin. tass.com Putin also pointed out that the Soviet Union was the first to recognize the new sovereign state…
(2023-09-09). Lavrov arrives in New Delhi for G20 summit. tass.com Russian Foreign Minister heads the Russian delegation to the G20 summit at the request of President Vladimir Putin…
(2023-09-09). Mistake in use of ICTs may lead to all-out war — Russian MFA. tass.com President for International Cooperation in the Field of Information Security Artur Lyukmanov also noted that dialogue is the right way to prevent escalation…
(2023-09-09). Ukrainian forces shell DPR communities 69 times on September 9. tass.com The Ukrainian bombardments killed two men, the DPR's acting head Denis Pushilin said…
(2023-09-09). Two Ukrainian drones downed over western Crimea. tass.com Air defenses have shot them, the head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergey Aksyonov, said…
(2023-09-09). Ukraine's activity towards Energodar is of terrorist nature — Karchaa. tass.com An adviser to the CEO of the Rosenergoatom concern emphasized that the Ukrainian forces were aiming to hit homes and civilian infrastructure in the town…
(2023-09-09). Turnout at elections in Kherson Region above 62% on second day of voting. tass.com The turnout in the Genichesk municipal district was at 45.74%,the chair of the regional election commission Marina Zakharova said…
(2023-09-09). Damaged part of Crimean bridge to reopen to motor traffic September 15. tass.com It needs to put asphalt on it and to install the lights and road signs, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin said…
(2023-09-09). Putin points to importance of laser physics research for Russia's national economy. tass.com Laser physics research allows to study the properties of matter and trace the evolution of the universe…
(2023-09-09). Russian intelligence poses great threat to US, FBI director says. tass.com "The Russian traditional counterintelligence threat continues to loom large," the Hill newspaper quoted the chief as saying…
(2023-09-09). Kurds capture one of IS leaders in Syria's Raqqa. tass.com According to the agency, Kurdish fighters jumped from US Air Force helicopters and landed near the house where one of the leaders of the extremist group Islamic State (IS, outlawed in Russia) Abu Amir was hiding…
(2023-09-09). Russia strengthens ties with African military juntas calling to expel French troops. wsws.org Bitter historical experience, including the 1987 toppling of pro-Soviet Burkinabè president Thomas Sankara, shows African workers cannot rely on military alliances with Moscow to oppose imperialism.
(2023-09-08). Cuba Is Angry That a Russian Network Allegedly Tried to Recruit Its Citizens as Mercenaries. orinocotribune.com By Andrew Korybko — Sep 6, 2023 | Few could have foreseen the "Cuba counters human trafficking operations aimed for military recruitment purposes. | The Ministry of the Interior has detected and it is working to neutralize and dismantle a human trafficking network that operates fro…
(2023-09-08). Moscow Zoo releases photos of one-week-old panda cub. ecns.cn This image shows a one-week-old panda cub born to parents Ru Yi and Ding Ding at Moscow Zoo. It is the first giant panda cub born in Russia.
(2023-09-08). "Media on Trial: Vanessa Beeley, Eva Bartlett and Fiorella Isabel" ingaza.wordpress.com 
—LISTEN HERE Mike Robinson speaks to Vanessa Beeley, Eva Bartlett and Fiorella Isabel about what it's like to report from the front lines of conflict zones, what they have experienced in their interactions with legacy media journalists and what it's like to live and work in Russia and with RT. Vanessa Beeley is an independent journalist,…
(2023-09-08). Russia, SA Considering Construction of Gas Power Plant — Russian Energy Ministry. infobrics.org Russia and South Africa were discussing joint projects in the energy sector, including the construction of a gas power plant and supplies of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) for new generating capacities…
(2023-09-08). Stoltenberg bluffs about Ukrainian NATO access. infobrics.org Kiev's admission does not seem to be possible, considering the proxy conflict with Russia.
(2023-09-08). Kolomoisky's arrest — justice or just another power grab by Zelensky?>. infobrics.org The reasoning behind Washington DC's enmity towards Kolomoisky is that he's an absolute opportunist, meaning that he wasn't exactly ready to follow the belligerent thalassocracy's orders to the letter, as Zelensky does. What's more, he even tried to appease Russia on several occasions.
(2023-09-08). Russia Policing and Repression Prisons The Persecution of Azat Miftakhov Is Designed to Silence Russia's Left. internationalviewpoint.org
(2023-09-08). Musk Comes Under Fire for Preventing Ukraine Attack on Russia. news.antiwar.com CNN reports that Elon Musk personally instructed SpaceX employees to disable Starlink to prevent a Ukrainian attack on the Russian naval fleet in Crimea last year. SpaceX has spent millions of dollars of the company's own money to help Kiev's military stay connected on the battlefield since the Russian invasion last year. However, the company …
(2023-09-08). How the US Patriot Act Paved the Way for the Expansion of the Illegal Bioweapons Programme. orinocotribune.com 
By Russian Ministry of Defense — Sep 6, 2023 | Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov on U.S. military-biological activity | The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation continues to analyse the military and biological activities of the U.S. and its allies in Ukraine and on the territory of other countries. | The second meeting of the working group on strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention was held in Geneva from 8 to 17 August 2023. The event was held to develop concrete…
(2023-09-08). How Russian Grain Exports Changed. sputnikglobe.com Despite Western sanctions, Russian grain exports have been growing. Over the year, Russia has increased the amount of grain supplied to other countries, reaching the 60 mln tons point, according to the data published by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.
(2023-09-08). Musk Clarifies He Declined Starlink Activation Request to Enable 2022 Ukraine Strike Near Crimea. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who runs SpaceX and its Starlink satellite internet service, clarified in a statement that he declined to activate the network over Crimea in order to enable a Ukrainian strike on the Russian naval fleet.
(2023-09-08). Putin Congratulates Russians on 80th Anniversary of Donbass' Liberation From Nazis. sputnikglobe.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the nation on the anniversary of the liberation of Donbass from Nazi invaders. The leader stressed that September 8, 1943, is an important and momentous date in the country's history.
(2023-09-08). RT Announces Former Ecuadorian President's Talk Show About Coups. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa will be back on the air of Russia-based broadcaster RT with a series of programs on coups in Latin America, the broadcaster announced on Friday.
(2023-09-08). Russia Has Information on Plans to Blow Up Black Sea Gas Pipelines. sputnikglobe.com DHAKA (Sputnik) – Moscow has information on plans to blow up the TurkStream and Blue Stream, onshore and offshore gas pipelines exporting natural gas from Russia to Türkiye via the Black Sea, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
(2023-09-08). Russian Embassy Blasts US for 'Meddling' in Domestic Affairs Ahead of Elections in New Regions. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Russian Embassy in the United States on Thursday blasted Washington's recent statements about the legitimacy of elections in Russia's new regions as interference in its internal affairs.
(2023-09-08). UK Vows to Keep Close Eye on Russia's Black Sea Activity. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom will use its intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to monitor Russia's activity in the Black Sea and will call out Russia if "warning signs" are seen, the office of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday.
(2023-09-08). Headlines for September 8, 2023. democracynow.org Oxfam Says G20 Leaders Are Falling Drastically Short on Climate Action , Hong Kong Flooded as 6 Inches of Rain Falls in One Hour, 380 Remain Missing in Hawaii a Month After Wildfires Scorched Lahaina, Amid Record Heat in D.C., Protesters at White House Demand Biden Declare Climate Emergency , Climate Protesters Disrupt U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Amid Searing Heat, Spectator Ejected from US Open After Shouting Nazi Slogan at German Player, NATO Head Says Ukrainian Counteroffensive Making "Gradual" Progress , New Book Says Elon Musk Intervened to Thwart Attack by Ukraine on Russian-Occupied Crimea, Nor…
(2023-09-08). Common BRICS currency possible in future — Russian diplomat. tass.com "A common currency is something which is quite possible in the future, but the path will be neither quick nor easy," the head of the Department of Economic Cooperation at the Russian Foreign Ministry Dmitry Birichevsky said…
(2023-09-08). Russia expects G20 declaration to mention settlements in national currencies — diplomat. tass.com Moscow hopes that "the role of developing nations in the system of Bretton-Woods institutions to be significantly increased, so that members of the extended BRICS group could have a blocking stake in the decision-making process of the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and other organizations" that are a part of this system…
(2023-09-08). Regional elections to begin in Russia. tass.com For the first time, parliamentary elections will be held in the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk (DPR and LPR), as well as in the regions of Kherson and Zaporozhye…
(2023-09-08). Russians won't be intimidated by US sanctions rhetoric — Russian embassy. tass.com It is reported that "US authorities do not part with a long-standing habit of meddling into internal affairs of other countries"
(2023-09-08). Voting in Kherson Region begins on time, no incidents reported — officials. tass.com The Kherson Region will elect members of the local legislative assembly and local municipal councilors in 14 municipalities, in areas near the line of engagement, too, for the first time since the region joined Russia…
(2023-09-08). Politician says Russian forces repelled some Ukrainian attacks in Zaporozhye area. tass.com According to Vladimir Rogov, artillery bombardments of Russian positions by Ukrainian forces in the area have intensified noticeably…
(2023-09-08). Russian grain project is not alternative to grain deal. tass.com According to Sergey Vershinin, the point of the initiative is to help exactly the neediest countries in the first instance…
(2023-09-08). West provoked conflict in Ukraine to slow down Russia's development — Putin. tass.com Talking to young scientists of the Russian Federal Nuclear Center in Sarov, the head of state noted his previous conversation with the specialists in 2014…
(2023-09-08). Putin congratulates Tajik leader Rakhmon on Tajikistan's Independence Day. tass.com "Relations between Russia and Tajikistan are based on the principles of strategic partnership and alliance," the Russian president noted…
(2023-09-08). Russian, Chinese diplomats discuss energy in Arctic, expansion of Northern Sea Route. tass.com The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the sides had a constructive and substantive exchange of views on ways to further cooperate in the Arctic region in the new geopolitical conditions within the spirit of comprehensive strategic partnership…
(2023-09-08). Russia's rights commissioner got over 43,000 requests from citizens in first half of 2023. tass.com Russians actively used the ombudsperson's internet portal, submitting some 16,100 letters via the online form and filed 13,400 requests using a telephone hotline…
(2023-09-08). Russian security agents foil attack on Crimean railway, detain one person. tass.com The man had a cache where agents found an improvised explosive device that was intended to be used for sabotage and was made with a plastic explosive of foreign origin…
(2023-09-08). Russian police busts 'White coat' neo-Nazi group — Interior Ministry. tass.com "According to preliminary information, the participants of the group were preparing a series of serious crimes on Russian territory, including crimes against national interests," Ministry of Internal Affairs Spokeswoman Irina Volk said…
(2023-09-08). Russian-language news enjoy popularity in UAE — Emirates News Agency CEO. tass.com "I don't have the number right now, but I know it's popular," he said…
(2023-09-08). Musk says he refused to activate Starlink off Crimea to prevent attack on Russian fleet. tass.com "If I had agreed to their request, then SpaceX would be explicitly complicit in a major act of war and conflict escalation," he said…
(2023-09-08). US counts on joint statement of G20 summit — White House. tass.com "I'm not going to personally characterize the Chinese position in the room and the Russian position in the room," US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said…
(2023-09-09). How Blackrock Investment Fund Triggered the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The energy crisis is a long-planned strategy of western corporate capital to dismantle industrial economies in the name of a dystopian Green Agenda. That has its roots well before February 2022, when Russia launched its military action in Ukraine.
(2023-09-09). UK Prime Minister Touts 'Very Strong Language' in G20 Declaration on Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Saturday that the G20 Summit Declaration used "very strong language" in relation to the conflict in Ukraine, while the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry described the wording as "nothing to be proud of."
(2023-09-09). G20 Declaration on Ukraine a 'Blow to Western Countries'. sputnikglobe.com The declaration of the G20 summit in India was a blow to the West, a British business newspaper reports, adding that this highlights the lack of global consensus in support of Kiev.
(2023-09-09). US 'Lies' About Ukraine's Failed Counteroffensive – Ex-CIA Analyst. sputnikglobe.com As US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $1 billion in aid for Ukraine during a surprise visit to the country's capital, he said Washington had noticed "good progress" in Kiev's counteroffensive, despite all facts pointing to the opposite.
(2023-09-09). G20 Leaders Say Had Different Views on Ukraine Conflict During Summit Discussions. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The G20 leaders said in the New Delhi Summit Declaration on Saturday they had different views on and assessments of the Ukraine conflict during discussions of the issue, while jointly calling for respect for the UN Charter.
(2023-09-10). At least six explosions heard in Ukraine's capital Kiev — eyewitnesses. tass.com An air raid alert has been declared in Kyiv and some other regions…
(2023-09-09). Ukraine war: the business with death. indybay.org State-sponsored arms shipments cause corporate profits to skyrocket. That warlike conflicts boost the business of arms corporations is a well-known fact, but never in recent history have Western arms firms and corporations been able to enrich themselves so shamelessly from human suffering as in the Ukraine conflict.
(2023-09-09). 'No Decision Made': Pentagon Official Rejects Reports Alleging ATACMS May Be Headed to Ukraine. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A Pentagon official told Sputnik no decision has been made to supply Ukraine with long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) following reports that claimed the weapons were likely to be sent in the coming months.
(2023-09-09). Report: White House Scolded Hillary Clinton for Asking Ukraine for Help With Afghan Exit. sputnikglobe.com WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reportedly scolded former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to help evacuate Afghan women during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
(2023-09-09). US may include ATACMS missiles in new military aid package to Ukraine — TV. tass.com Washington's plans for this type of weapon could change…
(2023-09-09). G20 diplomats hammer out compromise language on Ukraine – Bloomberg. tass.com The summit in New Delhi is running in an in-person format on September 9-10…
(2023-09-09). As Ukraine offensive collapses, US tries to drum up support for war at G20. wsws.org The G20 summit convened Friday in New Delhi, India, against the backdrop of the debacle of Ukraine's offensive and a deepening economic, political and social crisis of American capitalism.
(2023-09-08). US to begin sending depleted uranium shells to Ukraine. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in The Biden administration will, for the first time, send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted uranium to Ukraine, according to The munition can be…
(2023-09-08). US Intelligence Official: Media Misleading Americans About Ukraine's Battlefield Success. scheerpost.com 
(2023-09-08). Ukraine war: the business with death. indybay.org State-sponsored arms shipments cause corporate profits to skyrocket. That warlike conflicts boost the business of arms corporations is a well-known fact, but never in recent history have Western arms firms and corporations been able to enrich themselves so shamelessly from human suffering as in the Ukraine conflict.
(2023-09-08). Ukraine latest large-scale drafting and mobilizing measure a signal of desperation. infobrics.org The on-going US proxy attrition war has already exhausted the country.
(2023-09-08). Outrage Grows as Pentagon Confirms Depleted Uranium Rounds Headed to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-08). Up to €3,400 Per Month: Meet the Spanish Company Recruiting Fighters for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-08). Chinese Citizens' Mariupol Visit Leaves Ukrainian Regime Infuriated. sputnikglobe.com Chinese bloggers earlier told Sputnik that they had decided to visit Mariupol to see for themselves how people there were going about their daily lives.
(2023-09-08). German Foreign Minister Says Taurus Missile Deliveries to Kiev Challenging. sputnikglobe.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday that the supply of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine is challenging as it takes time to agree on every detail.
(2023-09-08). Depleted uranium rounds need to be in Ukraine before Abrams tanks arrive — Pentagon. tass.com "I refer you to the Ukrainians to announce when they actually arrive," US Department of Defense Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said…
(2023-09-08). G20 summit primarily devoted to economy, not Ukraine — Chinese Foreign Ministry. tass.com Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that China's position on the Ukrainian issue was consistent and very clear…
(2023-09-08). How people in Ukraine are declared traitors to the state: The mechanism of the repressive apparatus. wsws.org This essay by Maxim Goldarb, the head of the "Union of Left Forces of Ukraine – For New Socialism" party in Ukraine, describes the blatantly anti-democratic persecution by the Zelensky regime of its political opponents.
(2023-09-09). US likely to send long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — The Biden administration is likely to send Ukraine long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, according to US officials.