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LIVE UPDATES: UN Confirms Guterres Will Travel to Turkey This Evening for Grain Talks

06:54 GMT 21.07.2022 (Updated: 16:49 GMT 08.01.2023)

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier during an interview with Sputnik and RT's Editor-in-Chief that at present the negotiations between Moscow and Kiev are "pointless".

There are still chances for talks to take place between Moscow and Kiev, Russia's presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, said in an interview on Wednesday that, under the present circumstances, peace talks between Russia and Ukraine would be pointless. He recalled that the first round of talks between Moscow and Kiev that took place in Belarus in the spring clearly revealed that Ukraine had no desire to discuss anything seriously.

Since the beginning of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine in late February, the two countries have had several rounds of talks designed to reach a truce. However, after some agreements had been made during a Turkey-mediated meeting in Istanbul, Kiev suddenly backtracked on the previously agreed points, and talks were stalled.

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20:23 GMT 21.07.2022

Moscow: New EU sanctions Illegitimate, EU Attempts to Put Pressure Have No Prospects

The EU sanctions are illegitimate, attempts to put pressure on Moscow have no prospects, and the European Union continues to drive itself into a dead end with enviable persistence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"On July 21, the EU Council announced the expansion of illegitimate unilateral restrictive measures against Russia. Thus, the European Union continues to drive itself into a dead end with enviable persistence," Zakharova said in a statement.

Against the background of the obvious hopelessness and futility of the long-term policy of pressure on Russia, the disastrous consequences of the EU sanctions for various segments of the global economy and security, including the EU member states, are becoming more and more obvious, she said.

"The EU Council made another attempt to shed responsibility for provoking and exacerbating the global food and energy crises," Zakharova said.

"But the facts speak for themselves. Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the short-sighted economic and energy policy of the West is the main reason for the rise in prices for agricultural products and hydrocarbons. The situation is aggravated by the anti-Russian measures of the EU, openly pursuing the goal of undermining the foreign economic activity of our country, including in the agricultural sector," she explained.

20:22 GMT 21.07.2022

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19:53 GMT 21.07.2022

EU Issues New Batch of Sanctions Against Russia

Hours after reports first emerged about the European Union's latest sanctions package, the bloc announced that it would be zeroing in on First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Andrey Belousov, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and artists Vladimir Mashkov and Sergey Bezrukov.

Additionally, Sberbank, Rossotrudnichestvo and Alexander Zaldastanov, president of the Night Wolves motorcycle club were targeted in the latest installation of sanctions.

18:59 GMT 21.07.2022

US Applauds Work of UN Secretary-General, Turkey on Reaching Grain Deal

18:33 GMT 21.07.2022

Russia's Novak, Hungary's Szijjarto Discussed Russian Natural Gas Supplies, Peaceful Atom

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto the supply of Russian natural gas and cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy, the Russian government said in a statement.

The discussions took place during the meeting of the parties on Thursday in Moscow.

"Cooperation was discussed in a number of areas, including the supply of natural gas, as well as in the field of peaceful atom energy," the statement says.

"Today, the political situation is rather complicated, but we appreciate the position of the Hungarian government, which consistently defends its national interests. We are determined to further develop relations, including in the field of energy," Novak stressed.

18:28 GMT 21.07.2022

Turbine for Nord Stream Stuck in Transit in Germany - Reports

MOSCOW, July 21 (Sputnik) - The turbine for the Nord Stream gas pipeline, which is being transported from Canada, got stuck in transit in Germany due to the alleged lack of permission from Russia for its return, Reuters reported, citing sources.

The return of the turbine may take several days or weeks, the timing of its delivery is still unknown, the agency said.

18:28 GMT 21.07.2022

Europol Has Evidence of Arms Smuggling From Ukraine – Reports

MOSCOW, July 21 (Sputnik) - Europol has proof of weapons being smuggled from Ukraine for sale on the black market, according to German media citing a spokesperson of the EU police agency.

Jan Op Gen Oorth told dpa news agency in The Hague that there was evidence of firearms and military goods from Ukraine being offered on the black market as well as evidence of illegal trade in heavy weapons.

The spokesperson said there was a risk of weapons falling into the hands of criminal gangs or terrorists. There are also fears, he said, that weapons could be hidden along Ukraine’s western border and smuggled into the EU.

Europol has been notified of at least one instance of a US-made Javelin missile system being put up for sale on the darknet, the spokespersons said, although he added this claim required further investigation.

16:33 GMT 21.07.2022

UN Cannot Predict Timeline for Signing Ukraine Grain Deal

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations cannot predict a timeline for signing the Ukraine grain deal, as the situation remains fluid, spokesman Farhan Haq said on Thursday.

16:33 GMT 21.07.2022

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16:27 GMT 21.07.2022

Putin, Saudi Crown Prince MBS Discuss Situation on Global Oil Market by Phone - Kremlin

16:27 GMT 21.07.2022

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16:21 GMT 21.07.2022

UN Confirms Guterres Will Travel to Turkey This Evening for Grain Talks

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Istanbul this evening in an effort to reach an agreement between Russia and Ukraine on exporting food and fertilizers, spokesman Farhan Haq said on Thursday.

"The Secretary-General will travel to Istanbul, Turkey, this evening, as part of his efforts to ensure full global access to Ukraine's food products, and Russian food and fertilizer," Haq told a briefing.

"It is possible but I do not have a confirmation at this point," Haq told reporters when asked whether Guterres will meet with Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian representatives and possibly their leaders in Istanbul.

He clarified that he cannot say anything specific "at this stage".

Earlier in the day, a UN source told Sputnik that the deal should be sealed this week. However, another source said "there are still outstanding issues to be sorted out before the deal could be concluded."

14:05 GMT 21.07.2022

Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Calls Nord Stream 1 Reopening a 'Relief'

Spanish Deputy Prime Minister and Ecological Transition Minister Teresa Ribera said on Thursday that the resumption of gas supplies via Nord Stream 1 pipeline is a relief.

"It is a relief in terms of immediate pressure, it is a relief that I took with some skepticism," Ribera told the Cadena SER radio station.

Earlier in the day, Nord Stream 1, Russia’s main gas supply route to Europe, resumed operation after scheduled maintenance. According to the operator's data, the volume of gas flow will remain at about 40% capacity level.

Russia has repeatedly said that the significant cut in gas supplies is solely due to sanctions, which made it difficult to repair Siemens-built gas pumping units. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that all technological difficulties associated with the supply of Russian gas are the result of Western restrictions.

12:38 GMT 21.07.2022

Moscow: Talks on Ukrainian Grain Continue in Online Format, Sides Have Constructive Approach

According to the Russian deputy foreign minister, the date of the face-to-face meeting on the exports of Ukrainian grain in Istanbul has not been agreed on yet.

12:31 GMT 21.07.2022

US Withdraws Its Request to Extradite Russian Citizen Vinnik From France - Lawyer

The United States withdrew its request to extradite Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik from France, his lawyer Frederic Belot told RIA Novosti on Thursday.

"On Friday July 15, the United States withdrew its request to extradite Alexander Vinnik, which was submitted to the French government in 2020. France's prosecutors office reopened the case on this request on July 1, 2022, with the goal as to not allow the release of Alexander Vinnik, which was issued by a court on June 29," the lawyer said.

A French court adjourned the hearing on Vinnik's case to August 3.

11:39 GMT 21.07.2022

US Military Considering Acquiring Up to 480 HIMARS, Document Says

The US military is considering acquiring up to 480 HIMARS multiple rocket launcher systems, according to a government procurement website.

"Procurement of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Launchers for Full Rate Production Years 15-19...HIMARS FY24: Min 24/Max 96 FY25: Min 24/Max 96 FY26: Min 24/Max 96 FY27: Min 24/Max 96 FY28: Min 24/Max 96 Total: Min 120/ Max 480," a notice on the website said.

This type of multiple rocket launcher systems is now being provided by the US to Ukraine. The Pentagon has pledged to provide Kiev with more than 20 HIMARS, 12 of which have already been transferred. The transfer of four more HIMARS will be announced later this week.

Russia has sent a note to NATO countries over the supply of weapons to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that any cargo that contains weapons for Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia.

11:38 GMT 21.07.2022

EU Extends Exemption From Ban on Transactions With Some Russian Entities if They Related to Agricultural Products, Oil Transportation

The European Union has extended the exemption from ban to engage in transactions with certain Russian state-owned entities if transactions are related to agriculture products or transportation of oil to third countries.

"With a view to avoid any potential negative consequences for food and energy security around the world, the EU decided to extend the exemption from the prohibition to engage in transactions with certain state-owned entities as regards transactions for agricultural products and the transport of oil to third countries," the EU Council said.

11:32 GMT 21.07.2022

EU Council Approves 7th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

The European Council approved on Thursday another package of sanctions against Russia in connection with Moscow's operation in Ukraine.

"In response to Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council adopted today new measures intended to tighten existing economic sanctions targeting Russia, perfect their implementation and strengthen their effectiveness," the EU body said in a statement.

The "maintenance and alignment" package prohibits purchase, import or transfer of gold, including jewellery, the statement said.

"Similarly, EU measures do not prevent third countries and their nationals operating outside of the EU from purchasing pharmaceutical or medical products from Russia," the bloc said.

11:24 GMT 21.07.2022

EU Will Allow Technical Assistance to Russia for Aviation Goods and Technology Regardless of Sanctions, European Council Says

The European Union allowed providing technical assistance to Russia for aviation goods and technology, the EU Council said on Thursday.

"The EU is also introducing a number of clarifications to existing measures, for instance in the field of public procurement, aviation and justice. For instance, technical assistance to Russia for aviation goods and technology will be allowed insofar as it is needed to safeguard the technical industrial standard setting work of the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the prohibition to enter into any transactions with Russian public entities will be slightly amended to ensure access to justice," the council said.

10:17 GMT 21.07.2022

U.S. Marines with 10th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, fire a reduced range practice rocket from a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Exercise Rolling Thunder 22-2 on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April. 4, 2022. - Sputnik International, 1920, 21.07.2022

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Scoop: NATO Doesn’t Trust Ukraine With HIMARS, Operating Advanced Artillery Themselves, Source Says

21 July 2022, 10:07 GMT