IMF Executive Director for Russia: Fragmentation of World Economy 'Irreversible'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/imf-executive-director-for-russia-fragmentation-of-world-economy-irreversible-1111432295.html
June 23, 2023, 9:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The collective West's blatant use of finance, trade, the dollar, and the euro as weapons makes the fragmentation of the world economy not only inevitable but also irreversible, IMF Executive Director for Russia Aleksei Mozhin told Sputnik.
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Humans Have Pumped So Much Groundwater It Moved Earth’s Rotational Pole
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/humans-have-pumped-so-much-groundwater-it-moved-earths-rotational-pole-1111431858.html
June 23, 2023, 9:11 PM
A new study has found just how much pumping groundwater affects the planet: it literally causes the poles to move.
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'F***ing Good for Business': Blackrock Doesn’t Want Ukraine Conflict to End
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/fing-good-for-business-blackrock-doesnt-want-ukraine-conflict-to-end-1111430875.html
June 23, 2023, 8:26 PM
The hedge fund signed a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine’s government late last year, and indicated it looks forward to having an “advisory role” in the European nation’s “reconstruction.” In January, the Ukrainian president personally thanked BlackRock for its support, saying “everyone can become a big business by working with Ukraine.”
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Third Stunning Roman Mosaic Unearthed at Syria’s Al-Rastan Archaeological Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/third-stunning-roman-mosaic-unearthed-at-syrias-al-rastan-archaeological-site-1111429806.html
June 23, 2023, 8:08 PM
Another mosaic scene has been discovered at al-Rastan, an ancient city dating to Greek Macedonian rule, alongside several other mosaics.
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AG Garland Denies Interfering in Hunter Biden Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/ag-garland-denies-interfering-in-hunter-biden-probe-1111428746.html
June 23, 2023, 8:01 PM
The president’s son reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors on Monday, pleading guilty to two tax misdemeanors and a felony firearm charge. Republicans piled on the Justice Department, accusing feds of ensuring the younger Biden got a soft deal and ignoring the pay-to-play corruption allegations involving him and his father.
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Netanyahu: US Weapons Sent to Ukraine Spotted on Israel's Borders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/netanyahu-us-weapons-sent-to-ukraine-spotted-on-israels-borders-1111428304.html
June 23, 2023, 7:23 PM
Despite repeated pledges to audit the use of American money and weapons being sent to Kiev, the tens of billions’ worth of equipment still has few accounting processes in place. Those that do make their way to the front are being quickly consumed by the stalled counteroffensive along the "Surovkin Line" defenses.
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FSB, Prosecutor General's Office Launch Criminal Case Against Prigozhin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/russian-ministry-of-defense-denies-media-reports-of-strikes-on-wagner-positions-1111429344.html
June 23, 2023, 6:59 PM
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and Prosecutor General’s Office have launched a criminal case against Wagner Group head Yevgeny Prigozhin for attempting to incite an armed uprising.
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Modi's Big US Trip: PM Tells Off Biden to His Face, Won't Tow US Line on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/modis-big-us-trip-pm-tells-off-biden-to-his-face-wont-tow-us-line-on-ukraine-1111427821.html
June 23, 2023, 6:41 PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is winding down his trip to the US, meeting President Biden and addressing Congress on Thursday. Washington feted the leader in grand style amid its escalating strategic competition with Beijing and Moscow, but failed to rip Delhi from its long-standing policy of strategic independence, observers told Sputnik.
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Republican Lawmakers Question NYC Reporting of Unvaccinated Teachers to FBI
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/republican-lawmakers-question-nyc-reporting-of-unvaccinated-teachers-to-fbi-1111428595.html
June 23, 2023, 6:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A group of Republican US House lawmakers are requesting info from New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks on the city’s practice of assigning "Problem Codes" to teachers who refused a COVID-19 vaccination and sending their data to the FBI, according to a letter sent by the lawmakers on Friday.
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Biden's Disapproval Rating Notches Up to Surpass Half of Americans - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/bidens-disapproval-rating-notches-up-to-surpass-half-of-americans---poll-1111426260.html
June 23, 2023, 5:58 PM
President Biden's myriads of pain seem unabated, with recent polls revealing increased disapproval ratings as Americans groan under the weight of economic hardship and his political misadventures.
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West Supplying Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Would be Irresponsible
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/west-supplying-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine-would-be-irresponsible-1111425309.html
June 23, 2023, 5:34 PM
The US and other NATO member states have broken a series of pledges not to supply the Kiev regime with weapons capable of striking deep into Russia. Michael Maloof, former senior security policy analyst in the US Office of the Secretary of Defense, hoped his nation would not add cluster bombs to that growing list.
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What Could Have Caused the Titan Sub Tragedy?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/what-could-have-caused-the-titan-sub-tragedy-1111422376.html
June 23, 2023, 5:17 PM
Titan, a submersible vehicle carrying five passengers onboard, lost communication with a surface vessel during a deep-sea expedition on Sunday. However, four days after, patches of its debris were found, suggesting a "catastrophic implosion."
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Perfect Ingredient for Dirty Bomb: What is Ceasium-137?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/perfect-ingredient-for-dirty-bomb-what-is-ceasium-137-1111424256.html
June 23, 2023, 5:05 PM
Russia’s Federal Security Service has foiled a plot to smuggle a kilogram of caesium-137 out of the country. Sputnik contacted a former UN weapons expert to learn more about the radioactive isotope, why it’s an ideal ingredient for a radiation-spewing dirty bomb, and why Russian-sourced caesium-137 is so sought after by Moscow’s adversaries.
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Beijing Heat Wave Shatters Records as Temps Soar Above 40C
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/beijing-heat-wave-shatters-records-as-temps-soar-above-40c-1111425504.html
June 23, 2023, 4:44 PM
Unruly hot weather has sent residents scrambling for relief in the Chinese capital as meteorologists upgraded the weather alert system to “red” on Friday. Temperatures have soared above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius), breaking all records for June.
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West in Denial About Failure of Ukrainian 'Counter-Offensive'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/west-in-denial-about-failure-of-ukrainian-counter-offensive-1111418070.html
June 23, 2023, 3:17 PM
Ukraine's long-anticipated offensive in a bid to cut off Crimea from the Russian mainland has faltered, despite its NATO allies supplying their best weaponry. Moscow-based international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda said that the US was deluded by its "Hollywood" perception of the conflict.
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Ukraine Gambles on Coercive Call-Up as 'Counteroffensive' Flounders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/ukraine-gambles-on-coercive-call-up-as-counteroffensive-flounders-1111419114.html
June 23, 2023, 2:39 PM
Previously, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the US-led Western states appeared determined to fight until the last Ukrainian, as they continue to funnel endless amounts of military aid to the Kiev regime, fueling the conflagration, and adding to the mounting number of human losses among Ukrainians.
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US Chemical Giant Strikes $10 Bln Settlement Over 'Forever Chemicals' in Water
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/us-chemical-giant-strikes-10-bln-settlement-over-forever-chemicals-in-water-1111422648.html
June 23, 2023, 2:17 PM
Manufacturer and distributor of an array of industrial products and solutions, 3M Co., had been facing claims from numerous US cities and municipalities that the company contaminated drinking water with PFAS - a group of synthetic compounds dubbed "forever chemicals" that are used in everything from firefighting foam to nonstick coatings.
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Space Advancement: Russia Wraps Up New Engine for Soyuz-5 Rocket
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/space-advancement-russia-wraps-up-new-engine-for-soyuz-5-rocket-1111420391.html
June 23, 2023, 2:02 PM
Scientific-production association 'Energomash', the world leader in the production of liquid rocket engines, has completed the production of the RD-171MV engine, Russian space corporation Roscosmos reported.
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Hungary's Orban Urges EU to Allocate Money to Balkans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/hungarys-orban-urges-eu-to-allocate-money-to-balkans-1111424504.html
June 23, 2023, 1:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has adhered to its policy of supporting the gradual integration of the Western Balkan states with the bloc for many years.
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UK Public Support for Rejoining EU Rises to 58% - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/uk-public-support-for-rejoining-eu-rises-to-58---poll-1111423974.html
June 23, 2023, 1:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Support for rejoining the European Union among people in the United Kingdom has surged to 58%, with 42% saying they would opt to stay out if there was a new referendum on EU membership, a YouGov poll showed on Friday.
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Netherlands to Stop Gas Production at Groningen Field From October 1 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/netherlands-to-stop-gas-production-at-groningen-field-from-october-1---reports-1111423845.html
June 23, 2023, 1:46 PM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - The Netherlands will complete gas production at Europe's largest gas field located in the Dutch province of Groningen from October 1, the Netherlands Broadcasting Corporation (NOS) reported on Friday, citing a government decision.
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Everything We Know About ‘Tsunami-Causing’ Poseidon Drone Subs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/everything-we-know-about-tsunami-causing-poseidon-drone-subs-1111420657.html
June 23, 2023, 1:40 PM
An informed source has given Sputnik exclusive new details on the Poseidon – the nuclear-capable, nuclear powered, unmanned underwater vehicle first unveiled by President Putin in a speech to lawmakers in 2018. Sputnik has compiled an explainer detailing everything we know about the strategic weapon to date.
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Turkish Drone Factory in Ukraine May Become 'Legitimate Target' for Russia - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/turkish-drone-factory-in-ukraine-may-become-legitimate-target-for-russia-1111417185.html
June 23, 2023, 12:35 PM
Baykar, a key Turkish defense firm, plans to start production of the Bayraktar TB2 and Bayraktar Akinci combat drones in Ukraine in 2025, CEO Haluk Bayraktar, revealed earlier.
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Moscow Expands List of EU Officials Banned From Entering Russia in Response to Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/moscow-expands-list-of-eu-officials-banned-from-entering-russia-in-response-to-sanctions-1111421952.html
June 23, 2023, 12:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, the EU Council adopted the 11 package of sanctions against Russia. The ministry called the move "illegitimate, undermining the international legal prerogatives of the UN Security Council."
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US Lawyers Fined Over Legal Brief Penned By AI-Powered ChatGPT
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/us-lawyers-fined-over-legal-brief-penned-by-ai-powered-chatgpt-1111414693.html
June 23, 2023, 11:56 AM
A US judge had previously scheduled a hearing to determine possible sanctions against lawyers who, in “an unprecedented circumstance,” had cited fake cases generated by ChatGPT in a legal brief filed in federal court.
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Moscow Doesn’t Rule Out US Withdrawal From START Treaty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/russias-ryabkov-doesnt-rule-out-that-us-will-take-steps-to-withdraw-from-start-treaty-1111420978.html
June 23, 2023, 11:53 AM
In February, Russia suspended its participation in New START, the last arms control deal remaining between the world's two largest nuclear powers. Moscow stressed that it was not withdrawing from the treaty completely and would continue to abide by the limits for nuclear missiles and warheads prescribed in the treaty.
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Watch Russian Tank Firepower Demolish Ukrainian Stronghold
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/watch-russian-tank-firepower-demolish-ukrainian-stronghold-1111418221.html
June 23, 2023, 11:18 AM
The T72-B3 is a third-generation main battle tank developed in Russia. It features upgraded armor, improved targeting systems, a new engine, and a more powerful gun than its predecessors.
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US Bio-Programs Likely Pursuing 'Race-Targeted' Viruses, Russian Security Chief Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/us-uk-seeking-to-destabilize-central-asia---russian-security-council-1111418617.html
June 23, 2023, 11:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In February 2022, the Russian Defense Ministry discovered the existence of 30 US-funded military biological laboratories in Ukraine. Russia also said that the labs revealed in Ukraine constituted only a small part of a global network of over 300 similar facilities.
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Made in Russia Shines in UAE: Over 90 B2B Meetings Set Stage for $9.6 Million in Deals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/made-in-russia-shines-in-uae-over-90-b2b-meetings-set-stage-for-96-million-in-deals-1111418341.html
June 23, 2023, 11:03 AM
The ‘Made in Russia’ business mission showcasing IT and Smart City solutions took place on June 19-20 in the UAE. The mission involved 15 Russian companies offering solutions for urban infrastructure, business process optimization, construction, and medicine, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) reported.
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Norway Hikes Key Rate to 15-Year High in Bid to Fight Inflation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/norway-hikes-key-rate-to-15-year-high-in-bid-to-fight-inflation-1111413444.html
June 23, 2023, 10:43 AM
Successive key rate hikes are touted as a remedy for the historically weak Norwegian currency, which has been topping local headlines. While making Norway's exports more attractive, over time a weak krone can lead to stalled wage growth and higher inflation as imported products become more expensive.
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Japan, France Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/japan-france-agree-to-strengthen-defense-cooperation--foreign-ministry-1111417043.html
June 23, 2023, 9:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, have agreed to strengthen defense ties, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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US Warship to Visit Vietnamese Port as South China Sea Tensions Brew
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/us-warship-to-visit-vietnamese-port-as-south-china-sea-tensions-brew-1111414200.html
June 23, 2023, 9:10 AM
The passage of US warships, which Beijing highlights as a breach of international law and a ploy to undermine China's sovereignty and security, has been further firing tensions up in the South China Sea. Despite the PRC repeatedly castigating such moves, Washington insists that its naval force will remain in the area.
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Russia's Lavrov Chairs Business Council Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/russias-lavrov-chairs-business-council-meeting-1111414393.html
June 23, 2023, 9:04 AM
The Business Council will be attended by representatives of Russian Foreign Ministry, specialized agencies, heads of Russian business associations and companies.
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EU Council Adopts 11th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/eu-council-adopts-11th-package-of-sanctions-against-russia-1111415597.html
June 23, 2023, 8:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Council of the European Union announced on Friday that it had adopted the 11th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at strengthening the existing restrictions and preventing their circumvention.
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Diabetes to Affect 1.3Bln People by 2050, Study Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/diabetes-to-affect-13bln-people-by-2050-study-warns-1111412046.html
June 23, 2023, 7:41 AM
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to high levels of glucose in the blood, which can have serious health consequences if left untreated.
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Air Force Head Becomes Australia's First Сybersecurity Сhief As Intrusions Spike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/air-force-head-becomes-australias-first-sybersecurity-shief-as-intrusions-spike-1111412166.html
June 23, 2023, 7:30 AM
Australia has already been named as the fifth-most vulnerable country for being targeted by data thieves, punching well above its weight compared with nations that have a similar-sized economy and population.
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Hungary Offering to Increase Number of Ports Exporting Ukrainian Grain - Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/hungary-offering-to-increase-number-of-ports-exporting-ukrainian-grain---minister-1111414794.html
June 23, 2023, 7:24 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Russia and Ukraine reached a UN- and Turkey-brokered deal in July 2022 to facilitate the export of agricultural products from ports in the Black Sea after it was halted by the conflict in Ukraine.
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Japan Piqued as Biden Claims Credit For Tokyo's Ramped Up Defense Costs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/japan-piqued-as-biden-claims-credit-for-tokyos-ramped-up-defense-costs-1111412557.html
June 23, 2023, 6:20 AM
US President Joe Biden remarked at a California event on June 20 that Japan had not boosted its defense budget for "a long, long time," until he personally met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on three different occasions, including at the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima in May, which ostensibly prompted Tokyo to revisit this policy.
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Russian Embassy in Australia Says Turned to Supreme Court Over Termination of Lease
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/russian-embassy-in-australia-says-turned-to-supreme-court-over-termination-of-lease-1111414055.html
June 23, 2023, 6:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in Australia told Sputnik that it had applied to the Supreme Court to keep the lease agreement for a new plot of land in Canberra.
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FSB Busts Five in Plot to Smuggle Radioactive Caesium-137 Abroad to Discredit Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/fsb-detains-five-people-suspected-of-exporting-radioactive-caesium-137-to-discredit-russia-1111413135.html
June 23, 2023, 5:50 AM
Caesium-137 is a radioactive isotope that is commonly used in medical and industrial applications, in addition to peaceful uses, caesium could be used to make weapons of mass destruction. Due to its long half-life and high energy radiation, caesium-137 poses a significant hazard to human health and the environment.
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US to Eliminate Last Declared Chemical Weapons Stockpile in Coming Weeks - OPCW
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/us-to-eliminate-last-declared-chemical-weapons-stockpile-in-coming-weeks---opcw-1111411639.html
June 23, 2023, 3:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is expected to eliminate the remaining declared chemical weapons stockpile under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in the coming weeks, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said Thursday.
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Serbian Economy Minister Calling for Russia Sanctions Reportedly Dismissed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/serbian-economy-minister-calling-for-russia-sanctions-reportedly-dismissed-1111411514.html
June 23, 2023, 3:24 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian Economy Minister Rade Basta has been dismissed at the request of First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic, as well as United Serbia conservative party chairman Dragan Markovic, Serbian media reported on Thursday, citing a source.
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Russian Envoy Slams US Senators' 'Absurd' Claims About Nuclear Strike on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/crazy-initiative-antonov-slams-us-senators-absurd-claims-about-nuclear-strike-on-ukraine-1111411313.html
June 23, 2023, 3:11 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Earlier, US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the lawmakers were introducing a resolution to consider the use of a nuclear weapon by Russia in Ukraine as an attack on the NATO alliance.
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ICC Judge Who Issued 'Warrant' for Putin, Put on Russia’s Wanted List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/icc-judge-aitala-appears-on-wanted-list-of-russias-interior-ministry-1111411176.html
June 23, 2023, 1:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rosario Salvatore Aitala, a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who issued a warrant for the "arrest" of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has appeared in the database of wanted people of the Russian Interior Ministry, the database showed Thursday.
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First Trial of Poseidon Nuclear-Capable Underwater Drones Planned for Summer 2023 - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/first-trial-of-poseidon-nuclear-capable-underwater-drones-planned-for-summer-2023---source-1111411028.html
June 23, 2023, 1:25 AM
KRONSTADT, Russia (Sputnik) - Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drones are powered by a nuclear reactor, allowing them to operate for extended periods of time without the need for refueling.
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If Only Trump's Rivals Could Figure Out to Be Less Boring & Relatable
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230623/if-only-trumps-rivals-could-figure-out-to-be-less-boring--relatable-1111409942.html
June 23, 2023, 1:00 AM
"Trump always gets all the coverage," an adviser to one of Trump’s opponents tells Politico. "This is what it’s like to run against Trump." Poor babies! If only Trump’s rivals could do something to get attention.
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Report: Secret US Naval System Detected Titan Implosion Same Day Vessel Went Missing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/report-secret-us-naval-system-detected-titan-implosion-same-day-vessel-went-missing-1111409772.html
June 22, 2023, 11:32 PM
Earlier Thursday, the US Coast Guard confirmed the deaths of all five passengers aboard the Titan submersible, which initially went missing on Sunday nearly two hours into its dive toward the Titanic wreck site.
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Over 400 Wildfires Burning in Canada, 213 'Out of Control' - Emergency Preparedness Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/over-400-wildfires-burning-in-canada-213-out-of-control---emergency-preparedness-chief-1111409472.html
June 22, 2023, 10:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Some 416 active wildfires continue burning across Canada with 213 deemed out of control, the country's Minister for Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said on Thursday.
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'Delaying, Divulging, Denying': Whistleblower Alleges Feds Protected Hunter Biden From Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/delaying-divulging-denying-whistleblower-alleges-feds-protected-hunter-biden-from-probe-1111409231.html
June 22, 2023, 9:06 PM
The House Ways and Means Committee released transcripts from the testimonies of two employees of the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who claimed the agency was just one of several that worked to stonewall an investigation of Hunter Biden, the prodigal businessman son of US President Joe Biden.
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How Trump Prosecution Contrasts With Durham Report's Whitewash of FBI
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/how-trump-prosecution-contrasts-with-durham-reports-whitewash-of-fbi-1111404060.html
June 22, 2023, 8:43 PM
While former US President Donald Trump faces trial on espionage and obstruction of justice charges, the congressional Durham inquiry has avoided calling for action against any FBI agents over its bogus Russiagate probe. Investigative journalist Dan Lazare and Jason Goodman, founder of Crowdsource the Truth draw parallels between the two.
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House Lawmakers Accuse Norfolk Southern of Stonewalling NTSB East Palestine Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/house-lawmakers-accuse-norfolk-southern-of-stonewalling-ntsb-east-palestine-probe-1111408221.html
June 22, 2023, 8:16 PM
At a congressional hearing on the investigation into the February train derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio, lawmakers on Thursday accused Norfolk Southern railway of failing to cooperate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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Deepening Inverted Yield Curve Signals Investors Expect US Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/deepening-inverted-yield-curve-signals-investors-expect-us-recession-1111405518.html
June 22, 2023, 8:02 PM
The US Federal Reserve declined to raise interest rates earlier this month, but noted it might do so again in the future. Observers have noted that key metrics still point to inflation problems, but the higher interest rates go, the harder it will be to avoid triggering a recession.
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Shoplifting at 'Unprecedented' All-Time High in the UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/shoplifting-at-unprecedented-all-time-high-in-the-uk-1111402966.html
June 22, 2023, 7:22 PM
The UK is grappling with an unabated living cost problem as Brits turn to pilfer groceries and alcoholic beverages from convenience stores. Rising food and energy bills are among the major factors fueling inflation. Reported levels of stealing daily are "unprecedented," says James Lowman, CEO of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Iran Plans to Extend Its New Hypersonic Missile’s Range
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/iran-plans-to-extend-its-new-hypersonic-missiles-range-1111406844.html
June 22, 2023, 7:19 PM
The Islamic Republic joined the hypersonic missile club earlier this month after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled the Fattah (lit. ‘Conqueror’ or ‘Victory Giver’) hypersonic missile, adding to the Iranian pantheon short, medium and long-range missiles which the Pentagon says numbers in the thousands.
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US Coast Guard Confirms Deaths of Five Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-coast-guard-confirms-deaths-of-five-passengers-aboard-titanic-submersible-1111407878.html
June 22, 2023, 7:13 PM
Earlier on Thursday, search and rescue teams reported spotting a "debris field" within the search area for the missing tourist submersible.
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Watch Russian Lancet Drone Destroy Ukrainian Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russian-lancet-drone-destroys-ukrainian-tank-1111407236.html
June 22, 2023, 7:09 PM
Russia’s distinctive dual x-wing drones began to be regularly spotted on the battlefield in Ukraine this spring, destroying NATO artillery, rocket launchers and anti-aircraft systems, and moving on to take on tanks and armored vehicles after Kiev launched its long-awaited counteroffensive in early June.
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New Zealand’s PM Rejects Biden's Remarks on Xi Jinping
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/new-zealands-pm-rejects-bidens-remarks-on-xi-jinping-1111403830.html
June 22, 2023, 7:03 PM
Ahead of the diplomatic visit to China, New Zealand's PM Chris Hipkins disagreed with Biden's "dictator" label for Xi Jinping, emphasizing that the choice of governance in China should be the Chinese people's decision.
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Stoltenberg Stalemate: Support for NATO Chief Conceals Bitter Behind-the-Scenes Battle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/stoltenberg-stalemate-support-for-nato-chief-conceals-bitter-behind-the-scenes-battle-1111405275.html
June 22, 2023, 6:25 PM
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced in February that he would leave the job after his term expires in October. Last week, amid reports of a deadlock regarding his replacement, Stoltenberg said he might stay on. Behind the scenes, a hidden transatlantic feud risks bubbling to the surface.
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Ukrainian Counteroffensive Falling Short of Expectations, Western Officials Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ukrainian-counteroffensive-falling-short-of-expectations-western-officials-say-1111403391.html
June 22, 2023, 6:18 PM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive, in its early stages, is yielding results below initial expectations, with Russian forces demonstrating greater competence than initially assessed, two Western officials and a senior US military official said in an interview with Western media.
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Cash-Strapped Europe Still Paying to Arm Ukraine for Proxy Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/cash-strapped-europe-still-paying-to-arm-ukraine-for-proxy-conflict-1111399343.html
June 22, 2023, 5:35 PM
The European Union has doubled-down on its support for the Kiev regime, despite the resulting economic crisis. Veteran war correspondent Elijah J Magnier warned that the EU and NATO were preparing for a long-term proxy conflict against Russia.
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Pentagon ‘Calls the Tune’ in US’ China Policy as Bomber Flight Follows Blinken’s Beijing Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/pentagon-calls-the-tune-in-us-china-policy-as-bomber-flight-follows-blinkens-beijing-visit-1111402744.html
June 22, 2023, 5:23 PM
The US Air Force has dispatched several B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base in Indonesia from their bases in North Dakota. The bombers are joining US Pacific Air Forces and Indonesian Air Force aircraft in the Cope West exercise, a bilateral air drill, before returning to the US in the coming days.
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Macron's Bid to Join BRICS Summit Signals Rift Within G7 - Observer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/macrons-bid-to-join-brics-summit-signals-rift-within-g7---observer-1111405916.html
June 22, 2023, 5:14 PM
JOHANNESBURG, (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s request for an invite to the BRICS summit in August signals a rift within the US-led Group of Seven industrialized economies, Koffi Kouakou, a senior research fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Africa-China Studies, has told Sputnik.
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US Coast Guard Says Debris Found Within Search Area for Titan Sub
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-coast-guard-says-debris-found-within-search-area-for-titan-sub-experts-evaluating-info-1111403602.html
June 22, 2023, 4:28 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Multiple vessels and aircraft have been scouring the area where the Titan went missing in recent days, with a glimmer of hope emerging that the crew could be found before their air supply runs out after "acoustic feedback" resembling knocking sounds was detected.
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US Ramps Up Artillery Shell Production as Ukraine’s Offensive Sputters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-ramps-up-artillery-shell-production-as-ukraines-offensive-sputters-1111402165.html
June 22, 2023, 3:21 PM
Washington and its allies have delivered over $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including billions of dollars in artillery and howitzer shells and advanced long-range missiles. The support has proven insufficient to ensure the success of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, which has bogged down in the fields of Zaporozhye and the Donbass.
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'No Way to Recruit People': GOP Seeks to Codify Pentagon Drag Show Ban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/no-way-to-recruit-people-gop-seeks-to-codify-pentagon-drag-show-ban--1111399783.html
June 22, 2023, 2:58 PM
After a drag show advertised as a “family-friendly” event was canceled at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada in early June, at the start of Pride Month, the Defense Department issued a statement to say that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources.
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June 22: Russia, CIS Mark Day of Remembrance and Sorrow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/june-22-russia-cis-mark-day-of-remembrance-and-sorrow-1111400287.html
June 22, 2023, 2:30 PM
Marking the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow is a solemn occasion observed in CIS countries to honor the memory of the millions of lives lost during the Great Patriotic War. This day, which falls on June 22nd, serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet people during one of the darkest periods in human history.
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Russian Cosmonauts Conduct Spacewalk Outside ISS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russian-cosmonauts-conduct-spacewalk-outside-iss-1111382113.html
June 22, 2023, 1:52 PM
During the past three spacewalks, an airlock and a heat exchanger radiator were transferred and installed on the multipurpose laboratory module Nauka, which was also deployed and integrated.
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Former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd Announces Presidential Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/former-texas-republican-congressman-will-hurd-announces-presidential-bid-1111400847.html
June 22, 2023, 1:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US Congressman for Texas and ex-CIA officer Will Hurd joined a burgeoning Republican presidential nomination field on Thursday.
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What is the Sarmat Missile, and Why Does Western Media Call It the ‘Satan II’?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/what-is-the-sarmat-missile-and-why-does-western-media-call-it-the-satan-ii-1111399194.html
June 22, 2023, 1:27 PM
The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is expected to become the backbone of Russia’s silo-based nuclear deterrent. What are its characteristics? Why has the West given it the creepy name of 'Satan II'? And why do Russian military planners hope that the strategic weapon will never have to be used? Sputnik explains.
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Ukraine's Strike on Chongar Bridge on Border With Crimea a Diversionary Tactic - Military Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ukraines-strike-on-chongar-bridge-on-border-with-crimea-a-diversionary-tactic---military-analyst-1111395009.html
June 22, 2023, 1:21 PM
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked bridges on the administrative border between the Kherson region and Crimea on June 22, with the roadway on the Chongar Bridge damaged, but no casualties reported by local authorities.
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Archive Documents on First Days of Great Patriotic War Released by Russia’s MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/archive-documents-on-first-days-of-great-patriotic-war-released-by-russias-mod-1111389324.html
June 22, 2023, 12:54 PM
June 22, 1941 is one of the most tragic dates in Russian history, when, without a declaration of war, Nazi Germany attacked the USSR and carried out massive bombing of military and strategic facilities and many cities. The day has since been marked as the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow.
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Mercury Unveiled: Probe's Close Encounter Captures Planet's Stunning, Hidden Treasures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/mercury-unveiled-probes-close-encounter-captures-planets-stunning-hidden-treasures-1111390550.html
June 22, 2023, 12:42 PM
A pair of satellites captured stunning images as they flew by Mercury, revealing a wealth of intriguing geological phenomena, including tectonic and volcanic oddities and an impact crater on the planet's surface.
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Ancient Nordic Board Game Piece 'Captured' During Norwegian City's Sewer Repairs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ancient-nordic-board-game-piece-captured-during-norwegian-citys-sewer-repairs--1111381943.html
June 22, 2023, 12:04 PM
Previously, only two items with runic inscriptions have been unearthed in the city of Trondheim, which is somewhat odd given that it served as the medieval capital of Norway for centuries and was a key trading post.
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US Senators Table Bipartisan Bill Demanding 'Clean' Pentagon Audit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-senators-table-bipartisan-bill-demanding-clean-pentagon-audit-1111388162.html
June 22, 2023, 12:04 PM
The Pentagon has failed its last five audits and now cannot account for more than $1 trillion in equipment and other assets paid for by US taxpayers. Now a crossbench group of senators is demanding transparency.
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All New Russian Navy Frigates, Corvettes Set to Deploy Zircon Missiles in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/all-new-russian-navy-frigates-corvettes-set-to-deploy-zircon-missiles-in-2023-1111388999.html
June 22, 2023, 12:03 PM
The Zircon is a scramjet-powered maneuvering hypersonic cruise missile designed specifically to engage enemy ships at Mach 9 that is also capable of engaging ground targets.
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Missing Titanic Sub May Now be Out of Oxygen, US Coast Guard Presumes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/missing-titanic-sub-may-now-be-out-of-oxygen-us-coast-guard-presumes-1111398195.html
June 22, 2023, 12:02 PM
On Sunday, the OceanGate Expeditions Titan submersible went missing during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage in an area about 900 miles east of Cape Cod in the Atlantic, at a depth of approximately 13,000 feet. The submarine has a capacity to carry five people and has oxygen supply for 96 hours.
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Existing Global Financial System Exhausted, Not Up to New Challenges - French President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/existing-global-financial-system-exhausted-not-up-to-new-challenges---french-president-1111396344.html
June 22, 2023, 11:50 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The existing global financial system is outdated and does not meet the new challenges, while the new system must be adopted and aligned with the world's goals, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
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Putin Holds Meeting With Qatari Foreign Minister in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/putin-holds-meeting-with-qatari-foreign-minister-in-moscow-1111392422.html
June 22, 2023, 11:49 AM
The situation on energy markets will be on the agenda of today's talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
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Seven More Brands Join Good Food Russia Showroom, Boosting Export Opportunities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/seven-more-brands-join-good-food-russia-showroom-boosting-export-opportunities-1111394283.html
June 22, 2023, 11:43 AM
The expert commission of the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) has approved products from seven more companies to be promoted via the Good Food Russia demonstrations and tasting pavilions abroad, the center reported on 21 June.
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What is 'Surovikin Defensive Line' Which Ukrainian Forces Can't Crack?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/what-is-surovikin-defensive-line-which-ukrainian-forces-cant-crack-1111393818.html
June 22, 2023, 11:19 AM
Ukraine’s president has acknowledged that Kiev’s counteroffensive is going “slower than desired,” claiming it’s because of his concern about “people’s lives.” Moscow says otherwise, citing the loss of thousands of Ukrainian troops and hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles for miniscule gains. What’s stopping Kiev’s offensive? Sputnik explains.
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Russian Aerospace Forces Strike Warehouse of Foreign Arms, Equipment in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russian-aerospace-forces-strike-warehouse-of-foreign-arms-equipment-in-ukraine---moscow-1111394828.html
June 22, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine launched its long-advertised counteroffensive in early June after multiple postponements. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian troops try but fail to advance along three directions: South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye, the latter being of primary focus.
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EU Transfers to Ukraine Another $1.6Bln in Financial Assistance – Von der Leyen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/eu-transfers-to-ukraine-another-16bln-in-financial-assistance--von-der-leyen-1111394543.html
June 22, 2023, 11:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, the European Commission has reviewed the draft EU budget for the 2024-2027 period and asked member states to increase it by 66 billion euros ($72 billion), mostly to fund assistance for Ukraine.
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Watch Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S Artillery System in Combat Action During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russian-2s5-giatsint-s-artillery-system-in-combat-action-during-special-op-1111379300.html
June 22, 2023, 10:12 AM
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is a self-propelled howitzer known for its firepower and long range. With a 152mm caliber, the 2S5 Giatsint-S can fire a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive, anti-tank, and cluster munitions.
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Russia Witnesses Possible Discord in West, Growing Pressure on Ukraine - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russia-witnesses-possible-discord-in-west-growing-pressure-on-ukraine---kremlin-1111391396.html
June 22, 2023, 10:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Ukrainian troops slowed down their activity after 16 days of hostilities and are regrouping after 16 days of active hostilities.
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Watch Russian Serviceman Recover Ukrainian Drone Clobbered by Grocery Bag
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russian-serviceman-downs-ukrainian-drone-with-shopping-bag-1111380126.html
June 22, 2023, 10:09 AM
The long-advertised and repeatedly delayed Ukrainian counteroffensive started on 4 June along the South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye directions.
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What is Known About Ukraine Attack on Chongar Bridge on Border With Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/what-is-known-about-ukraine-attack-on-chongar-bridge-on-border-with-crimea-1111388076.html
June 22, 2023, 10:03 AM
On Tuesday, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu warned that the Kiev regime was intending to carry out strikes on Crimea with Western-supplied HIMARS and Storm Shadow cruise missiles, adding that use of these weapons outside the zone of the special military operation would signal "full involvement of the US and UK in the conflict."
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Putin Says Western Countries Seem to Be Ready to Fight to Last Ukrainian
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/putin-says-western-countries-seem-to-be-ready-to-fight-to-last-ukrainian-1111390120.html
June 22, 2023, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops launched a large-scale offensive in five sectors of the South Donetsk direction on June 4 but failed to achieve their goals, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
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Vacant Office Space Converted to Housing As Ukrainian Migrants Flood NYC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/vacant-office-space-converted-to-housing-as-migrants-from-ukraine-flood-ny-1111386304.html
June 22, 2023, 9:06 AM
As the US, UK, EU and some of their allies have already committed billions of dollars' worth of lethal aid to fan the flames of the Ukraine conflict, the West has also exacerbated the problem of refugees. The longer the conflagration persists, the more resources hosting countries will be forced to spend accommodating Ukrainian migrants.
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Putin Meets With Russian Security Council Members
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/putin-meets-with-russian-security-council-members-1111388288.html
June 22, 2023, 9:05 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been holding regular meetings with members of the Security Council since the beginning of the Kremlin's special military operation in Ukraine.
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CIA Vet Warns US Intel Agencies 'Will Do Everything' to Help Dems in 2024 Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/cia-vet-warns-us-intel-agencies-will-do-everything-to-help-dems-in-2024-race-1111379378.html
June 22, 2023, 8:16 AM
Former Special Counsel John Durham offered his first public testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the details of his report into the FBI’s handling of allegations of collusion between ex-President Donald Trump and Russia. The day before, Durham testified behind closed doors to the US House Intelligence Committee.
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Swedish Prosecutors Say Reserve Right to Classify Some Data on Nord Stream Blasts' Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/swedish-prosecutors-say-reserve-right-to-classify-some-data-on-nord-stream-blasts-probe-1111387533.html
June 22, 2023, 7:58 AM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - Last week, Swedish public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist, who is in charge of the investigation in the blasts, expressed the hope that by fall the prosecution would bring charges against those responsible for the bombings.
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Watch: Russia's Solntsepyok Flamethrower Fire at Ukrainian Positions in Donetsk Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russias-solntsepyok-flamethrower-fire-at-ukrainian-positions-in-donetsk-direction-1111378998.html
June 22, 2023, 7:42 AM
The Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower is a Russian-made weapon designed to clear out enemy trenches and bunkers, as well as to destroy enemy manpower located in open terrain and fortifications.
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OceanGate's Missing Submersible May Have Exploded on Way to Titanic Wreck
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/oceangates-missing-submersible-may-have-exploded-on-way-to-titanic-wreck-1111386860.html
June 22, 2023, 7:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Sunday, OceanGate’s submarine went missing during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage in an area about 900 miles east of Cape Cod in the North Atlantic, at a depth of approximately 13,000 feet.
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US House Committee Advances $886Bln Defense Policy Bill for 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-house-committee-advances-886bln-defense-policy-bill-for-2024-1111386737.html
June 22, 2023, 7:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Armed Services Committee advanced the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024.
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Russia Stands for Strengthening Mechanisms Preventing Bioweapons Development - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russia-stands-for-strengthening-mechanisms-preventing-bioweapons-development---putin-1111386541.html
June 22, 2023, 7:16 AM
SOCHI (Sputnik) - Russia stand for strengthening mechanisms that prevent the development of biological and toxin weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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Denmark Drills Deployed Soldiers in 'Ukraine-Like' Settings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/denmark-drills-deployed-soldiers-in-ukraine-like-settings-1111379890.html
June 22, 2023, 7:05 AM
Russia's ambassador to Denmark has stressed that Copenhagen's "interest in more bloodshed in Ukraine" shows that the Danish "arsenal of diplomatic tools is empty". He also warned of the potential for a greater escalation of the conflict and the risk of direct involvement of NATO members.
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Watch Russia's New Rezky Corvette Test-Fire Uran Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russias-new-rezky-corvette-test-fire-uran-anti-ship-cruise-missile-1111380764.html
June 22, 2023, 6:50 AM
The Russian Pacific Fleet is one of the country's major naval forces, which plays a crucial role in safeguarding Russia's interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Leaders of States Unfriendly to Russia Not Appropriate Guests at BRICS Summit - Russian Deputy FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/leaders-of-states-unfriendly-to-russia-not-appropriate-guests-at-brics-summit---ryabkov-1111385680.html
June 22, 2023, 6:49 AM
SOCHI (Sputnik) - Last week, a French newspaper reported, citing sources in the Elysee Palace, that French President Emmanuel Macron had asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for an invitation to the upcoming BRICS summit.
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Watch: Ukrainian Armed Forces Are Hit With Grad Rockets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-ukrainian-armed-forces-are-hit-with-grad-rockets-1111378915.html
June 22, 2023, 6:34 AM
The MLRS Grad stands for multiple-launch rocket system, and is designed and produced by Russia's military industry. It is a highly effective artillery system capable of launching up to 40 rockets in a single salvo. The rockets can be armed with different types of warheads, including high explosive, incendiary, and fragmentation.
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Syria, Turkiye Agree With Russia's Road Map Concept
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/syria-turkiye-agree-with-russias-road-map-concept---envoy-lavrentyev-1111381761.html
June 22, 2023, 6:12 AM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Following a meeting in Moscow on May 10, the foreign ministers of Russia, Turkiye, Syria and Iran gave orders to work on a draft road map. Deputy foreign ministers of the four countries met in Astana on June 20 to consider the issue.
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