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Russia Definitely Holds Leverage in Peace Talks With Ukraine: Retired Major General
Russia dominates the battlefield and Ukraine's occasional FPV drone attacks, regardless of what NATO or Ukraine claim, do not alter the overall situation, retired Major General Shashi Bhushan Asthana, Director of United Services Institution of India, told Sputnik.
👉The drone attack against Russian airfields, timed just before the Istanbul talks, seriously disrupts the peace process Trump is invested in, he stated.
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine is a positive humanitarian step amid conflict, Asthana said. He noted that returning 6,000 bodies demonstrated Russian military professionalism and underscored the need for a ceasefire to ensure respectful treatment.
🗣Ukraine likely must accept Russia's peace proposal demanding full Ukrainian withdrawal from the four regions to avoid further losses, as prolonging the conflict risks more Russian advances, he said.
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❗️Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul Concluded
They lasted over an hour and were conducted in Russian, sources told Sputnik.
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Brand New Hotel Opens Its Doors in Burkina Faso
The three-star Hotel Delwendé, costed approximately $3,5 million, was inaugurated in Manga by the tourism minister.
The hotel aims to become a pillar of economic and social development in the Centre-South region, according to the local governor.
The site boasts a wide array of amenities:
🟠Luxury guest rooms,
🟠Conference rooms,
🟠Dining room,
🟠Gym,
🟠Swimming pool.
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Nama Festival in Namibia Dedicated to Uniting Nama People Worldwide
The sixth annual Nama Cultural Festival, themed "Nama people pursuing progress, growth, and sustainability," honors Nama heritage and brings the global community together, Dirk Eigub, the festival's chairperson, said.
"People uplift one another, creating an environment where everyone can grow spiritually and emotionally, reinforcing the idea that we are all interconnected in our journeys," he said.
Major World Events by Evening of June 1
🟠Nigerien leader General Tchiani denounced the "indirect war" waged by the West against the AES;
🟠Malian army reported eliminating a terrorist convoy near the Burkina Faso border;
🟠Russia's and Ukraine's delegations will meet on June 2 at 10:00 GMT at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul, a source in the Turkish foreign ministry told Sputnik;
🟠The Kiev regime committed drone attacks against airfields in several Russian regions, the Russian MoD reported;
🟠The celebration of Paris Saint-Germain's victory in the Champions League final ended in riots and at least two deaths, the media reported;
🟠The Russian army has liberated the village of Alekseyevka in the Sumy region, the Russian MoD reported.
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❗️Russia's delegation has left for Istanbul to hold talks with Ukraine, a source tells Sputnik
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⚡️THE COLLAPSED BRIDGE WAS BLOWN UP - Bryansk's governor confirms
As a result of the sabotage, according to the latest official data, seven people were killed and 69 injured, including children.
The bridge bombing and train wreck show Ukraine is governed by terrorists, declares Russian Senator Andrei Klishas.
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#viral |🛩 Small Plane Crashes onto Residential Terrace in Korschenbroich, Germany
According to police, two people were killed. One of the deceased is believed to be the pilot of the small aircraft.
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Renowned South African Soprano Sings for Sputnik
Sputnik Africa is pleased to showcase Pumeza Matshikiza's rendition of South Africa's distinctive musical heritage. Here is the iconic Xhosa Click Song, popularized by Miriam Makeba.
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📹 Liberation of Novopol: Russian MoD Publishes Footage of Operation
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Mali to Own 62% Stake in Gold Refinery Built With Russian Support
This strategic decree was adopted by the Malian Council of Ministers, following the announcement of such cooperation last October.
What is known about the refinery?
▫️It will be built in partnership with the Russian company Yadran.
▫️It will be located in Bamako.
▫️It is expected to process 200 tonnes of gold per year.
Amid a 23% drop in gold production, the project also reportedly aims to:
▪️limit raw gold exports;
▪️regulate artisanal gold mining (7.7 tonnes produced in 2024);
▪️improve traceability to reduce smuggling.
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❗️❗️❗️'We Fight With Our Own Arms': Sudan Denies Chemical Weapons Claims
Responding to US accusations, Abbas Mohamed Bakhit condemned what he called a familiar pattern of false claims:
“They accused Iraq during the regime of Saddam, and they were also accusing Gaddafi,” the head of the Sudanese delegation at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow told Sputnik Africa.
Western Arms Sent to Ukraine Fuel Terrorism in Africa, Russian MFA Official Says
"The security situation on the African continent remains alarming," Tatiana Dovgalenko, Head of the Department for Partnership with Africa stated at the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow.
❗️❗️❗️Africa is Drowning in $1.86 Trillion Debt — But It Can Break Free & Build Independent Economy
"The big chunk [of the budget] goes to pay the debt. And whatever little that is left, that's where it's used at the domestic level to finance other activities," Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the UN ECA told Sputnik Africa.
Zimbabwe Leader Urges SADC Parliaments to Embrace AI to 'Bridge Gap Between MPs, Citizens'
Speaking at the opening of the 57th SADC Parliamentary Forum in Victoria Falls, Emmerson Mnangagwa stated that AI offers tools for resource optimization.
👉 He added that, crucially, the technology can enable more direct and frequent interaction, leading to more evidence-based policies.
Mnangagwa, who is the current SADC chairman, pointed to Zimbabwe's own AI efforts as an example:
🟠scaling up of digital solutions in governance;
🟠establishment of university innovation hubs;
🟠partnerships to boost digital literacy and research.
He specifically noted Zimbabwe's Cyber and Data Protection Act as a step to regulate data security related to AI.
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❗️Exclusive footage captured by a Sputnik correspondent from the Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul
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🗣Belarusian trucker risks it all to stop drone attack in Russia's Irkutsk
A brave Belarusian truck driver risked his life to disrupt a Ukrainian drone assault in Irkutsk region.
💬 “The drones were in the truck bed. We threw stones to stop them from taking off,” he said.
#viral |🐝 Massive Bee Spill: Overturned Truck Releases Nearly 14 Million Bees Near US-Canada Border
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📹🇩🇪 'NOT MY CHANCELLOR:' Protest car trolling Berlin's streets
This brilliantly savage "Merz-mobile" – styled like a police cruiser but covered in anti-government slogans – is giving Germany's leadership a rolling humiliation tour.
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Russia Сelebrates Northern Fleet Day
The powerful fleet, present in all strategic ocean regions, boasts 40 submarines and 40 warships armed with cutting-edge weaponry.
Sputnik Africa highlights some of these notable vessels:
🟠Pyotr Velikiy, a nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser;
🟠Arkhangelsk, a 4th-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine;
🟠Admiral Golovko, a frigate equipped with hypersonic Zircon missiles;
🟠Afanasiy Ivannikov, a minesweeper.
The Northern Fleet also comprises corvettes, destroyers, landing craft, and large anti-submarine ships. Coastal defense units, aviation, and air defense forces are integral to its strength.
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🚨 ‘Frankly, in a way it is’ – US envoy ADMITS NATO proxy war against Russia
US special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg let the mask slip in a Fox News interview, conceding that Russian President Vladimir Putin may have a point:
💬 "He [Putin] considers this a proxy war by NATO as well right now. And frankly, in a way it is."
Major World Events by Evening of May 31
🟠At least 151 people died due to floods in central Nigeria, the media reported;
🟠Moody's, a global credit rating agency, raised Nigeria's outlook from "positive" to "stable";
🟠Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called on all parties in Libya to end the escalation;
🟠The US has its own demands for settling the conflict in Ukraine, but decisions must be made by Moscow and Kiev at the negotiating table, the US Department of State said;
🟠The Russian army liberated Vodolagi in the Sumy region and Novopol in the DPR;
🟠A man in China damaged the figures of the Terracotta Army warriors, which are under the protection of UNESCO;
🟠The US Pentagon allocated money for the development of the Conventional Prompt Strike system capable of launching a precision-guided conventional weapon strike globally within 60 minutes.
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#viral |👷♂️ Moscow Excavator Driver Becomes Unexpected Hero for Girl Trapped by Flood
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Russian Language Day Celebrated in Madagascar with Culture & Unity
The Russian language carries deep historical and cultural significance, Chargé d'Affaires of Russia in Madagascar Alexey Buryak said during the festivities. He highlighted the need to preserve traditional values, cultural diversity, and spiritual heritage in the modern world.
Buryak noted the attempts of the Kiev regime to achieve a total "cleansing" of Ukraine from the Russian language and culture—and Russia’s firm stance against it.
Highlights of the Event:
🟠A live concert showcasing Russian culture.
🟠Masterclasses on Russian classical literature.
🟠A cozy tea party where guests mingled in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
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Africa’s Economy to Grow 3.9% in 2025, Outpacing Global Average
Kevin Urama, the Chief Economist at the AfDB, shared this year's African Economic Outlook:
▪️Continental Growth: Africa’s GDP is projected to grow 3.9% in 2025, up from 3.3% in 2024.
▪️Strong Performers:
🟠21 countries expected to grow above 5%
🟠Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, and Ethiopia projected at 7% — a level seen as crucial for breaking "the vicious cycle of poverty on the continent."
▪️Regional Outlook:
🟠East Africa: 5.9%
🟠West Africa: 4.3%
🟠North Africa: 3.6%
🟠Central Africa: 3.2%
🟠Southern Africa: 2.2%
▪️Headwinds:
🟠Double-digit inflation in 15 countries
🟠Debt pressures with 27.5% of government revenue spent on interest payments
▪️Potential Gains:
🟠Up to $1.43 trillion in additional annual revenue possible through improved tax and revenue systems
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Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Gearing Up to Host 'Digitalization of Industrial Russia' Conference Next Week
This year, the 10th "Digital Industry of Industrial Russia" (CIPR) event will take place on June 2-8.
The venue serves as a vital platform for dialogue between business and government to elevate the Russian IT industry to a global level, with special focus on international cooperation with countries of BRICS, EAEU, and SCO.
CIPR2025 will gather around 10,500 participants, including representatives from 5,000 IT companies across 16 countries. The event will feature 120 sessions and 800 speakers.
For the first time, the "Global Digital Forum" will be held on June 5-6, providing opportunities to exchange achievements and explore global trends.
👥 Forum in Numbers
▪️ 2,367 IT experts on-site;
▪️ 10,000 IT experts online;
▪️ 170 company participants in IT-EXPO;
▪️ 116 participating countries;
📌 Stay tuned with Sputnik Africa, as we will bring you the most interesting highlights from the event
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#viral | A Swiss Village Washed Away by a Glacier
A scene straight out of a disaster movie unfolded in the Alps—unfortunately, it was all too real. The Birch glacier didn't just crack; it collapsed onto the village of Blatten. Ten million tones of ice, rocks, and mud cascaded down from the peak, literally burying the settlement.
Of the 300 villagers, most managed to evacuate after experts issued advance warnings about the risk. However, one person remains missing. More than 90% of the buildings have been destroyed.
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Russia's Cutting-Edge BAZ Trucks Being Developed to Conquer Africa's Roads
"We can offer a more serious level of off-road capability, comfort and adaptability to different climatic conditions," CEO of "Romanov" company that produces civilian BAZ trucks Dmitry Grechukhin told Russian media.
LEFT UKRAINE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH
The very Vasily Prozorov, a former member of the Ukrainian special services, who worked for the benefit of Russia for many years, now has his channel in Telegram! He left Ukraine in 2018 and took thousands of secret SBU documents that shed light on Kiev's crimes.
On the UKR LEAKS channel you will find:
❗️Analysis of the current situation in Ukraine and around it
❗️Secret documents of the Ukrainian special services
❗️Evidence of the atrocities of Ukrainian nationalists
And much more!
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