How Russia's Airborne Troops Hold Fronts Together
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/how-russias-airborne-troops-hold-fronts-together-1112350274.html
August 2, 2023, 3:01 PM
Wednesday marks Russian Airborne Forces Day, the professional holiday dedicated to Russia’s paratroopers. On the occasion, Sputnik decided to reach out to Soviet and Russian Airborne Forces veteran Major-General (ret.) Oleg Fedyaev for unique insights into Russian paratroopers’ critical role in the proxy war with NATO in Ukraine.
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BRICS Membership May Ensure Bolivia's Security, Sustainable Development
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/brics-membership-may-ensure-bolivias-security-sustainable-development---1112348345.html
August 2, 2023, 2:32 PM
Bolivia's desire to join BRICS is a smart strategic move, international affairs expert Gabriel Villalba told Sputnik, explaining why the group is also poised to benefit if the Andean state joins.
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US Supreme Court Approval Rating Drops to Record-Low 40%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-supreme-court-approval-rating-drops-to-record-low-40-1112349098.html
August 2, 2023, 2:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The approval rating of the US Supreme Court has dropped to a record-low 40%, according to a Gallup poll published on Wednesday.
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How Much Does BRICS Contribute to World GDP?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/how-much-does-brics-contribute-to-world-gdp-1112307546.html
August 2, 2023, 2:09 PM
The BRICS nations have experienced significant economic growth over the past several years, showcasing their potential to influence the world economy and challenge the traditional Western dominance.
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Stockholm Police Authorize Another Quran-Burning Protest - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/stockholm-police-authorize-another-quran-burning-protest---reports-1112348669.html
August 2, 2023, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish police have issued a permit to an unnamed woman to hold another Quran-burning protest in Stockholm on August 3, Swedish media reported on Wednesday.
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What are Fitch Ratings and What Does US’ Downgrade Mean for Other Nations?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/what-are-fitch-ratings-and-what-does-uss-downgrade-mean-for-other-nations-1112344239.html
August 2, 2023, 12:58 PM
The global economic downturn caused by COVID and the fallout from NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is leaving fewer and fewer nations with the ability to boast of possessing an AAA credit rating, among them Switzerland and Singapore. What are Fitch ratings? How important are they? How do major economies like China rank? Sputnik explores.
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North Korea Accuses Japan of Reverting to Militarism
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/north-korea-accuses-japan-of-reverting-to-militarism-1112341232.html
August 2, 2023, 12:53 PM
Japan's claim of having been threatened by neighboring countries is a smokescreen to justify Tokyo's scheme to turn itself into a major military power, the North Korean media contends.
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Russian President Congratulates Paratroopers on Airborne Forces Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russian-president-congratulates-paratroopers-on-airborne-forces-day-1112342211.html
August 2, 2023, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated the airborne troops on Airborne Forces Day, stressing that the paratroopers taking part in the special military operation proudly carry on the martial traditions of many generations, and expressed confidence that they will never fail.
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Russia Arming Territorial Defense Units in Border Areas Due to Ukraine's Attacks - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russia-arming-territorial-defense-units-in-border-areas-due-to-ukraines-attacks---kremlin-1112342392.html
August 2, 2023, 11:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, a Sputnik correspondent reported that eight territorial defense battalions received small arms, combat digital radios, quadcopters, anti-drone rifles as well as new pickup trucks. Before obtaining the weaponry, the fighters underwent firearms and psychological training.
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Putin to Erdogan: Grain Deal Meaningless Without Fulfilling Obligations to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/putin-erdogan-discuss-black-sea-grain-deal-and-energy-cooperation-1112341339.html
August 2, 2023, 11:04 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a phone conversation on Wednesday that the Black Sea Grain Initiative lost its meaning due to a complete absence of progress on implementation of the agreement's part that concerned Russia, the Kremlin said.
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Senior Polish Diplomat Admits Crack in Ties With Kiev Over Accusations of Ungratefulness
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/senior-polish-diplomat-admits-crack-in-ties-with-kiev-over-accusations-of-ungratefulness-1112340885.html
August 2, 2023, 10:42 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Pawel Jablonski admitted on Wednesday that his country’s ties with the ally Ukraine had been strained by a recent diplomatic row, in what can be seen as a sign of a further crack in their relations that have grown strained over unchecked Ukrainian food exports to Europe.
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Ocean Shield 2023 Drills Kick Off in Baltic Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ocean-shield-2023-drills-kick-off-in-baltic-sea-1112340770.html
August 2, 2023, 10:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The "Ocean Shield 2023" military drills have begun in the Baltic Sea, involving more than 30 Russian Navy warships and vessels, as well as 30 aircraft and about 6,000 military personnel, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
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Foreign Tourist Flow to Russia Up by 130% From January-June Year-on-Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/foreign-tourist-flow-to-russia-up-by-130-from-january-june-year-on-year-1112340214.html
August 2, 2023, 10:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The flow of foreign tourists to Russia in the first half of 2023 increased by 130% year-on-year to 187,800 people, with two-thirds of foreign arrivals recorded from April-June, the Border Service of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday.
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Russia Calls Against Deterioration of Situation in Niger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russia-calls-against-deterioration-of-situation-in-niger-1112339789.html
August 2, 2023, 9:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes it is important to avoid further deterioration of situation in Niger, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow calls for dialogue between the sides of the conflict.
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Iran Deploys Warships With 600 Km Range Missiles on Board During Snap Gulf Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/iran-deploys-warships-with-600-km-range-missiles-onboard-during-snap-gulf-drills-1112339197.html
August 2, 2023, 9:21 AM
Only two days earlier, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif dropped hints about the Islamic Republic’s plans to unveil “new strategic systems and capabilities” for maritime defense.
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Watch Russian Giatsint-S Howitzer in Combat Action in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/watch-russian-giatsint-s-howitzer-in-combat-action-in-special-op-zone-1112338736.html
August 2, 2023, 8:39 AM
The Russian Giatsint-S is a self-propelled howitzer with a caliber of 152mm. It is designed to hit artillery batteries, destroy defensive structures, suppress control points, destroy manpower, firepower, weapons and military equipment.
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Biden to Seek Congressional Funding For Arming Taiwan Via Ukraine Budget
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/biden-to-seek-congressional-funding-for-arming-taiwan-via-ukraine-budget-1112337786.html
August 2, 2023, 8:33 AM
US President Joe Biden intends to ask Congress to finance arming Taiwan as part of the supplemental budget for Ukraine, a US newspaper has quoted sources familiar with the situation as saying.
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Niger Military Takover: Guide to What Happened
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/niger-military-takover-guide-to-what-happened-1112338330.html
August 2, 2023, 8:15 AM
A military takeover in Niger has prompted EU powers to evacuate their citizens from the African country. What's behind the unrest, how is the situation unfolding, and why have the US and France been most vocal in condemnation of the Nigerien president's ouster?
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Poland’s ‘Zealously’ Pro-Ukrainian Policy Has Come Back to Haunt It - Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/polands-zealously-pro-ukrainian-policy-has-come-back-to-haunt-it---media-1112337536.html
August 2, 2023, 7:28 AM
Poland has offered its full-throated support for NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, and sent billions of euros in military aid to Kiev. But this week, Warsaw and Kiev summoned one another’s ambassadors after a Polish official accused Ukraine of “ingratitude” and emphasized the need to pursue Poland’s economic interests.
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Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Witness Tampering Claims Over Diary Leak
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/former-ftx-ceo-sam-bankman-fried-denies-witness-tampering-claims-over-diary-leak-1112335641.html
August 2, 2023, 6:24 AM
Authorities arrested FTX cryptocurrency firm founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas in December 2022 at the request of the US Justice Department. The former head of his now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange and crypto hedge fund faces a number of charges for allegedly misusing investors’ money for activities that went beyond running FTX.
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Trump Indictment Shows Free, Fair 2024 Election No Longer Possible, Watchdog Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/trump-indictment-shows-free-fair-2024-election-no-longer-possible-watchdog-says-1112336655.html
August 2, 2023, 5:35 AM
Former president Donald Trump was indicted for a third time on Tuesday, this time on charges related to alleged illegal efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump has denied any wrongdoing, while his campaign has compared the political “persecutions” of him and his supporters to “Nazi Germany in the 1930s.”
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Antares Rocket With Cygnus Cargo Spacecraft Aboard Lifts Off Toward ISS - NASA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/antares-rocket-with-cygnus-cargo-spacecraft-aboard-lifts-off-toward-iss---nasa-1112336547.html
August 2, 2023, 5:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A NASA commercial cargo provider Northrop Grumman Antares carrier rocket, with Cygnus cargo spacecraft on board, lifted off from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia toward the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said in a statement.
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US Presidential Race and Ukraine: Where Do The Candidates Stand?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-presidential-race-and-ukraine-where-do-the-candidates-stand-1112336115.html
August 2, 2023, 5:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - As Americans brace themselves for what is shaping up to be yet another monumental presidential election, rhetoric on Ukraine is already filling the airwaves, revealing sharp differences among candidates, although it is questionable if the issue will be a priority in the minds of US voters when they cast ballots in 2024.
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Ukrainian Troops Shelled DPR Territory 112 Times in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ukrainian-troops-shelled-dpr-territory-112-times-in-past-day-1112335948.html
August 2, 2023, 4:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops shelled the territory of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 112 times over the past day, firing 421 rounds of ammunition, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
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ECOWAS Chiefs of Defense Staff to Hold Meeting on Situation in Niger From August 2-4
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ecowas-chiefs-of-defense-staff-to-hold-meeting-on-situation-in-niger-from-august-2-4-1112335304.html
August 2, 2023, 3:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary meeting on the situation in Niger from August 2-4, ECOWAS said on Tuesday.
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How Do World Leaders Vacation When ‘Leading’ Exactly?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/how-do-world-leaders-vacation-when-leading-exactly-1112335067.html
August 2, 2023, 3:36 AM
While some world leaders may refer to their vacations as "working holidays," it's safe to say it doesn't entirely stop them from enjoying their time in the sun.
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Hail to the Jailbird President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/hail-to-the-jailbird-president-1112334842.html
August 2, 2023, 3:14 AM
Each time Donald Trump has been indicted, his poll numbers went up—among Republican voters who closed ranks around him in response to what they decried as politically motivated “lawfare.” Now, he enjoys a commanding lead for the GOP nomination.
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Employee of Swedish Consulate Reportedly Injured in Armed Attack on Building in Turkiye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/employee-of-swedish-consulate-reportedly-injured-in-armed-attack-on-building-in-turkiye-1112334724.html
August 2, 2023, 2:44 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An employee of the Swedish consulate in the Turkish city of Izmir was injured as a result of an armed attack on the consulate building, a Turkish broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
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Hold the Hairspray
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/hold-the-hairspray-1112334037.html
August 2, 2023, 1:31 AM
Hervé Pierre Braillard, the designer who was paid by super PAC Save America $108,000 as a “consultant” for Melania Trump, has also designed inaugural ball gowns for Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama.
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Moscow Ready to Return to Grain Deal After Conditions Concerning It Are Fulfilled - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/moscow-ready-to-return-to-grain-deal-after-conditions-concerning-it-are-fulfilled---kremlin-1112333878.html
August 2, 2023, 1:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is prepared to return to the grain deal as soon as the conditions concerning Russia are fulfilled, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Obama-Era Judge Tanya Chutkan to Oversee Trump January 6 Indictment Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/obama-era-judge-tanya-chutkan-to-oversee-trump-january-6-indictment-case-1112333738.html
August 2, 2023, 12:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Federal judge Tanya Chutkan, who was nominated by then-President Barack Obama, has been assigned to oversee former President Donald Trump's case involving his alleged role in attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, court documents revealed.
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US Arms Firms Reportedly Given $9.7 Billion to Replace Weapons Sent to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/us-arms-firms-reportedly-given-97-billion-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine-1112333228.html
August 1, 2023, 11:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US defense contractors have received nearly $10 billion in new Department of Defense weapons orders to replace systems sent as aid to Ukraine, US media reports said.
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NASA Picks Up Voyager 2 ‘Heartbeat’ After Mistakenly Cutting Contact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/nasa-picks-up-voyager-2-heartbeat-after-mistakenly-cutting-contact-1112331297.html
August 1, 2023, 10:46 PM
The 46-year-old spacecraft lost contact with NASA after flight controllers sent the wrong command nearly two weeks ago, which cut off the spacecraft's communication with Earth.
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Trump Marks Third Indictment After Four Charges Filed in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/trump-indicted-on-four-criminal-charges-in-election-interference-case-1112331891.html
August 1, 2023, 9:39 PM
Trump first received a target letter informing him last week that he was the subject of an investigation, a development that hinted a new spate of criminal charges were looming against the former president. At the time it was reported offenses included obstruction and conspiracy to defraud the US.
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Fitch Downgrades US Credit Rating Over Anticipated 'Fiscal Deterioration'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/fitch-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-anticipated-fiscal-deterioration-1112331768.html
August 1, 2023, 9:32 PM
For the second time, international credit rating agency Fitch has downgraded the US federal government's credit rating, citing dismal economic expectations.
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DPRK ‘Acknowledges’ UN Inquiry Into US Soldier Who Sprinted Across DMZ
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/dprk-acknowledges-un-inquiry-into-us-soldier-who-sprinted-across-dmz-1112330962.html
August 1, 2023, 9:07 PM
To date, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has offered up little information about a US soldier who crossed the demilitarized zone (DMZ) last month and entered the socialist state’s territory.
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Hubble Spots ‘Toddler’ Red Dwarf Star Blasting Away Planet’s Atmosphere in ‘Tantrum’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/hubble-spots-toddler-red-dwarf-star-blasting-away-planets-atmosphere-in-tantrum-1112330414.html
August 1, 2023, 8:08 PM
An unfortunate planet 32 light-years away is being pummeled with radiation by its host star, a red dwarf that’s smaller than our sun but far more unstable.
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Biden, Trump Neck-and-Neck in 2024 Race as Other Contenders Trail Distantly - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/biden-trump-neck-and-neck-in-2024-race-as-other-contenders-trail-distantly---poll-1112329677.html
August 1, 2023, 7:35 PM
Polls conducted by the New York Times and Siena College have shed new light on the status of the presidential primary races in the Democratic and Republican Parties, revealing that despite the wide and diverse field, it’s really only a two-man race.
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US Army General, Professor Conduct Unofficial Probe Into Military Whistleblower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/us-army-general-professor-conduct-unofficial-probe-into-military-whistleblower-1112328973.html
August 1, 2023, 6:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US Army general and a professor at the service’s West Point military academy conducted an unofficial probe into a whistleblower who criticized the US military and government online, an American news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Biden's Ukraine Proxy War Created Ammo Shortage, Weakened US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/bidens-ukraine-proxy-war-created-ammo-shortage-weakened-us-1112328831.html
August 1, 2023, 6:30 PM
The US has struck deals with Bulgaria and South Korea to supply 155 mm ammunition to Ukraine, and is holding talks with Japan to do the same, according to Western media reports. Could the US solve the ammunition shortage problem in the near future?
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Sweden to Contribute to NATO's $1.1Bln Deep Tech Fund After Accession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/sweden-to-contribute-to-natos-11bln-deep-tech-fund-after-accession-1112328017.html
August 1, 2023, 5:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sweden's accession to NATO will automatically effect its participation in the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF), a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) multi-sovereign venture capital fund for investing in defense start-ups, the Swedish Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Connecting Russia’s Digital Ruble to Others Will Create SWIFT, Dollar Alternatives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/connecting-russias-digital-ruble-to-others-will-create-swift-dollar-alternatives-1112325885.html
August 1, 2023, 5:17 PM
A business expert told Sputnik that great potential for creating a new global currency system not centered on the West lies at the heart of the growing movement toward central bank digital currencies (CBSCs), such as Russia’s digital ruble that launched on Tuesday.
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Publican Protest: British PM Heckled Over Alcohol Tax at Beer Festival
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/publican-protest-british-pm-heckled-over-alcohol-tax-at-beer-festival-1112326068.html
August 1, 2023, 5:07 PM
Britain's pubs have been dealt a series of financial blows in recent years from the COVID-19 lockdowns, soaring energy bills and rising grain prices caused by sanctions on Russia driving up the price of beer and whiskey.
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Germany Begins Construction of F-35 Fighter Jet Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/germany-begins-construction-of-f-35-fighter-jet-plant-1112326284.html
August 1, 2023, 4:59 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany has initiated building of a factory by defense contractor Rheinmetall to produce fuselage sections for the US-made F-35 fighter jet near the municipality of Weeze in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), NRW Premier Hendrik Wust said on Tuesday.
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Belarus Received Over 50% of Russian Nuclear Arms Meant for Stationing in Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/belarus-received-over-50-of-russian-nuclear-arms-meant-for-stationing-in-country-1112325375.html
August 1, 2023, 4:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than half of Russian tactical nuclear weapons that are supposed to be stationed in Belarus have already been delivered and dispersed throughout the country, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Stronghold With Kamikaze Drone in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/watch-russian-forces-destroy-ukrainian-stronghold-with-kamikaze-drone-in-special-op-zone-1112324058.html
August 1, 2023, 3:03 PM
Russian forces struck a Ukrainian redoubt with a drone, rendering it impossible to function and eliminating the enemy troops. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have been widely used in the special operation due to their low cost and high efficiency.
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BRICS Countries' Economies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/brics-countries-economies-1112322739.html
August 1, 2023, 3:01 PM
South Africa, which assumed the rotating BRICS presidency in January, will host the 15th BRICS Summit on August 22-24.
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US Uses Taiwan as Eternal Pawn in Foreign Policy Games Against China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/us-uses-taiwan-as-eternal-pawn-in-foreign-policy-games-against-china-1112317009.html
August 1, 2023, 2:59 PM
Dr. Radhika Desai told Sputnik that US foreign policy in the Pacific since the Second World War was aimed at denying China its place at the United Nations table and sowing divisions between Beijing and Moscow. The US is using Taiwan as proxy to provoke conflict with China, says an academic.
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Yemen Hopes Russian Companies Will Return for Oil Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/yemen-hopes-russian-companies-will-return-for-oil-exploration-1112324856.html
August 1, 2023, 2:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Yemen expects that Russian companies will come back to the country for oil and mineral exploration and will play a big role in its recovery after the end of the war against the Houthi rebels, Yemeni Ambassador to Moscow Ahmed Salem Al-Wahishi told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Why UK Training of Ukrainian Commandos to Seize Crimea is Waste of Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/why-uk-training-of-ukrainian-commandos-to-seize-crimea-is-waste-of-time-1112323451.html
August 1, 2023, 2:29 PM
The UK has been providing training to Ukrainian commandos for an invasion of Crimea, per the Western press. Will the plan fly?
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Sweden to Tighten Internal Border Controls After Quran-Burning Acts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/sweden-to-tighten-internal-border-controls-after-quran-burning-acts-1112323800.html
August 1, 2023, 1:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish authorities will tighten internal border controls amid deteriorating security following recent Quran-burning incidents in Stockholm, Swedish Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer said on Tuesday.
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China’s Rare Earths Export Curbs May Sink US’ Microchip Manufacturing Ambitions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/chinas-rare-earths-ban-may-sink-us-microchip-manufacturing-ambitions-1112322954.html
August 1, 2023, 1:50 PM
Chinese export controls on germanium and gallium have stepped into effect amid fears that this will mean more expensive microchips, solar panels, cars, and even weapons. More significantly, the restrictions threaten to sink the Biden administration’s ambitious domestic microchip manufacturing goals, says China-US trade expert Thomas Pauken II.
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Great Barrier Reef's Heritage Status at Risk Amid Pollution and Climate Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/great-barrier-reefs-heritage-status-at-risk-amid-pollution-and-climate-threats-1112317446.html
August 1, 2023, 1:40 PM
Australia has been advocating for the protection of the Great Barrier Reef for a long time. The reef is essential, adding around $6.4 billion to the country’s economy and sustaining 64,000 jobs. However, if the reef gets classified as endangered, it may relinquish its heritage status and ward off tourists.
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Israel's Prime Minister Says Crisis Over Judicial Reform Will Not Escalate Into Civil War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/israels-prime-minister-says-crisis-over-judicial-reform-will-not-escalate-into-civil-war-1112321647.html
August 1, 2023, 12:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not believe that the ongoing social-economic crisis in the country, sparked by a controversial judicial reform, could escalate into civil war, as feared by Israel's president.
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Ukrainian Forces Lose Over 345 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/ukrainian-forces-lose-over-345-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction---russian-mod-1112320478.html
August 1, 2023, 11:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military lost over 345 troops in the Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Iran’s IRGC Vows to Unveil Secret New ‘Strategic Systems, Capabilities’ ‘Soon’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/irans-irgc-vows-to-unveil-secret-new-strategic-systems-capabilities-soon-1112318503.html
August 1, 2023, 11:15 AM
The last time the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) made such a promise in late May, it followed through by introducing a new maneuverable hypersonic missile known as the Fattah.
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China's Metal Export Controls May Hit Entities From Countries That Cracked Down on China: Analysts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/chinas-metal-export-controls-may-hit-entities-from-countries-that-cracked-down-on-china-analysts-1112320550.html
August 1, 2023, 11:11 AM
China's export controls on gallium and germanium, two niche materials key to making semiconductors and other high-tech products, are set to take effect on Tuesday. Observers anticipate that this "first shot" may hit entities from countries that have cracked down on China, given that the move is meant to protect core national interests.
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Sizing up the Strength of Russia's Tor-M2 Air Defense Missile System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/russias-tor-m2-air-defense-missile-system-1112277330.html
August 1, 2023, 10:48 AM
The Tor is a Russian surface-to-air missile system designed to detect and destroy aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. It is also capable of intercepting ballistic missiles in their terminal phase.
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Fruit Fly Causes Quarantine in Los Angeles County
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/fruit-fly-causes-quarantine-in-los-angeles-county-1112315999.html
August 1, 2023, 10:44 AM
The quarantine – applicable to fruits and vegetables, but not people, is said to be the first ever of its kind in US history.
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France to Start Evacuating Nationals From Niger on August 1
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/france-to-start-evacuating-nationals-from-niger-on-august-1-1112317635.html
August 1, 2023, 10:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France will start evacuating its citizens and other European nationals from Niger on August 1, the country's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after protests near the French embassy in Niamey.
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Trump's Team Spent More on Campaign Than Raised in 2023 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/trumps-team-spent-more-on-campaign-than-raised-in-2023---reports-1112316521.html
August 1, 2023, 10:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The amount spent so far on former US President Donald Trump's reelection campaign has exceeded the amount raised by several million dollars, media reported on Tuesday, citing its analysis of campaign financial documents.
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BRICS Enlargement High on Agenda at Upcoming South Africa Summit - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/brics-enlargement-high-on-agenda-at-upcoming-south-africa-summit---kremlin-1112316175.html
August 1, 2023, 10:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The BRICS enlargement is high on the agenda and will be discussed at the upcoming summit of the group in South Africa on August 22-24, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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Retired Polish General Asks Whether Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Really Exists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/retired-polish-general-asks-whether-ukraines-counteroffensive-really-exists-1112315114.html
August 1, 2023, 10:13 AM
This coming Friday will mark the two-month anniversary of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, with Ukrainian forces making few gains in close to 60 days of heavy fighting against fortified Russian positions despite receiving NATO training and tens of billions of dollars’ worth of the latest Western defense hardware.
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Bolivia Desires to Join BRICS, to Take Part in Summit in South Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/bolivia-desires-to-join-brics-to-take-part-in-summit-in-south-africa-1112315496.html
August 1, 2023, 9:01 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Bolivian Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta declared on Monday that the country wants to join BRICS and will take part in the summit in South Africa, which will be held in person in Johannesburg on August 22-24.
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Ukrainian Police Officers, Volunteers Forced to Donate Biological Materials – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/ukrainian-police-officers-volunteers-forced-to-donate-biological-materials--source-1112315294.html
August 1, 2023, 8:57 AM
GENICHESK (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military command has started collecting more donor and biometric material from members of the territorial defense and national police officers in the Odessa Region and Ukraine's controlled parts of Zaporozhye Region starting July 20, an officer of Russian law enforcement agencies told Sputnik.
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Heavy Rains Kill 11 in Beijing, 27 Missing - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/heavy-rains-kill-11-in-beijing-27-missing---reports-1112315003.html
August 1, 2023, 8:36 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Heavy rains in Beijing have killed 11 people, as opposed to previously reported two, while 27 others are missing, a Chinese newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing the city's government.
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Russia Opens Visa Free Group Tourism Exchanges With China and Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/russia-opens-visa-free-group-tourism-exchanges-with-china-and-iran-1112314240.html
August 1, 2023, 7:27 AM
Russia has visa-free agreements with dozens of countries around the world, including most of Latin America and much of Southeast Asia, and countries in northern and southern Africa. Now, Russians will enjoy visa-free access to two of the oldest and richest civilizations on Earth – both of which also happen to be Moscow’s key strategic partners.
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Watch Russian Army Unleash Surgical Strike That Vaporizes Ukrainian T-72M1 Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/watch-russian-army-unleash-surgical-strike-that-vaporizes-ukrainian-t-72m1-tank--1112313907.html
August 1, 2023, 7:22 AM
The Krasnopol precision guided munition is a laser-guided artillery shell that is capable of hitting targets as far as 20 kilometers away with precise accuracy. The munition is designed to be delivered from 152 mm artillery systems, such as the 2S3 Akatsiya and the 2S19 Msta-S.
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Top Russian Military Brass Inspects Troop Control Center Near Zaporozhye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/top-russian-military-brass-inspects-troop-control-center-near-zaporozhye--1112313384.html
August 1, 2023, 6:54 AM
Ukraine launched its much-touted counteroffensive in early June after repeatedly delaying the campaign due to a deficiency of military supplies from its Western donors.
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AMLO to Sputnik: Mexico Sees No Point in Ukraine Peace Talks Without Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/amlo-to-sputnik-mexico-sees-no-point-to-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-1112313508.html
August 1, 2023, 6:22 AM
A number of countries and other international entities ranging from China, Brazil and India to the Vatican have come forward with peace initiatives aimed at bringing the Ukrainian crisis to a close. The latest initiative, proposed by Saudi Arabia, has prompted Moscow to request more information, while Kiev has insisted that Russia is not welcome.
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Journo Slams Ukraine for Losing Swedish IFV by Putting It ‘Too Close to Front’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/journo-slams-ukraine-for-losing-swedish-ifv-by-putting-it-too-close-to-front-1112313146.html
August 1, 2023, 5:26 AM
As the counteroffensive launched by Ukraine’s NATO-armed and trained armies continues to falter, a growing number of Western observers, officials and military commanders have criticized Kiev, suggesting that the latter’s “tactics,” rather than their equipment and support, are to blame for the counteroffensive’s failure.
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Russia Repulses Ukrainian Drone Boat Attacks Targeting Black Sea Fleet Warships
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/russia-repulses-ukrainian-drone-boat-attacks-targeting-black-sea-fleet-warships-1112312823.html
August 1, 2023, 4:55 AM
Earlier, Russia's patrol ship "Sergey Kotov" repelled an attack of two Ukrainian drone boats, with no member of the ship crew injured as a result of the attempted attack.
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Russia to Produce 18 MC-21, Over 40 Superjet New Aircraft by 2026 - UAC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/russia-to-produce-18-mc-21-over-40-superjet-new-aircraft-by-2026---uac-1112312681.html
August 1, 2023, 4:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will produce 18 MC-21 aircraft and more than 40 new-generation Sukhoi Superjet aircraft by 2026, Andrey Boginsky, UAC deputy director general for civil aviation, told Sputnik.
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Biden Reverses Trump Order, Keeps US Space Command Headquarters in Colorado
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/biden-reverses-trump-order-keeps-us-space-command-headquarters-in-colorado-1112312545.html
August 1, 2023, 3:58 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden put an end to more than two years of consideration of whether to move the Space Command headquarters and decided to keep it in Colorado, thus canceling former President Donald Trump's decision to move it to the state of Alabama, Defense Department spokesperson Patrick Ryder announced Monday.
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Musk's New ‘X’ Sign Removed From HQ After Residents File Multiple Complaints
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/musks-new-x-sign-removed-from-hq-after-residents-file-multiple-complaints--1112312305.html
August 1, 2023, 3:39 AM
Signage at the "X" headquarters recently became a hot issue for many residents in the city - including city workers - after the recent company rebrand ran into marketing hurdles over a failure to obtain required permits.
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Mysterious Object Found on Australian Beach Identified as Space Debris From Indian Rocket
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/mysterious-object-found-on-australian-beach-identified-as-space-debris-from-indian-rocket-1112311842.html
August 1, 2023, 2:39 AM
The space debris was described as being the size of a small car after having first washed ashore on an Australian beach in mid-July.
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Russian Forces Strike Down Several Ukrainian Drones in Moscow - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/russian-forces-strike-down-several-ukrainian-drones-in-moscow---defense-ministry-1112311977.html
August 1, 2023, 2:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several drones deployed by Ukrainian forces in the Moscow region were downed during the early morning hours of Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed.
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Arizona's Phoenix Marks 31-Day Streak of Temperatures 110°F or Higher
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230801/arizonas-phoenix-marks-31-day-streak-of-temperatures-110f-or-higher-1112311351.html
August 1, 2023, 12:01 AM
Scientists are predicting that the month of July will be the hottest month ever recorded as well as the warmest month that humans have ever seen, with both the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service claiming it to be beyond record-breaking.
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Intervention in Niger Will Mean Declaration of War on Burkina Faso, Mali & Possible ECOWAS Pullout
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/intervention-in-niger-will-mean-declaration-of-war-on-burkina-faso-mali--possible-ecowas-pullout-1112311038.html
July 31, 2023, 11:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Any military intervention against Niger would mean a declaration of war on Burkina Faso and Mali, the Burkina Faso and Mali transitional governments said in a joint statement.
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US Orders Tech Support for Abrams Tanks Used by Ukraine - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/us-orders-tech-support-for-abrams-tanks-used-by-ukraine---pentagon-1112310895.html
July 31, 2023, 11:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) an almost $34 million contract extension to provide technical support for Abrams Main Battle Tanks including those provided to Ukraine, the Department of Defense announced in a release.
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CDC Warns of Leprosy Endemic in US Southeast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/cdc-issues-warning-of-leprosy-endemic-in-us-southeast-1112310464.html
July 31, 2023, 10:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC) has warned about the potential leprosy endemic in southeastern US states after registering a new case in central Florida.
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Judge Denies Trump Bid to Toss Evidence in Georgia Election Probe as DA Vows 'We're Ready to Go'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/judge-denies-trump-bid-to-toss-evidence-in-georgia-election-probe-as-da-vows-were-ready-to-go-1112309574.html
July 31, 2023, 9:28 PM
Trump’s legal team also made an effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the investigation into Trump’s alleged criminal activities.
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US Public Confidence in Military Declined Over Past Five Years to 26-Year Low - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/us-public-confidence-in-military-declined-over-past-five-years-to-26-year-low---poll-1112309921.html
July 31, 2023, 9:15 PM
According to a new report published by Gallup, public confidence in the abilities of the US military is at its lowest point in more than two decades, and the decline has accelerated over the last five years.
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US House Oversight Panel: Testimony Proves Biden Lied About Ties to Hunter's Business
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/us-house-oversight-panel-testimony-proves-biden-lied-about-ties-to-hunters-business-1112310081.html
July 31, 2023, 9:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former friend and business associate of Hunter Biden, Devon Archer, confirmed to lawmakers that then-US vice President Joe Biden was involved in his son’s foreign business deals via phone calls and dinners, the House Oversight Committee said on Monday.
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Report: FBI Contracted Firm That Circumvented Federal Blacklist to Buy NSO Spyware
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/report-fbi-contracted-firm-that-circumvented-federal-blacklist-to-buy-nso-spyware-1112308719.html
July 31, 2023, 7:52 PM
According to a report by the New York Times, a US government contractor that was revealed as having illegally and secretly used spyware made by the Israeli firm NSO Group was doing so as part of a contract with the FBI. The bureau now says it was lied to by the contractor.
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Could Russian Electronic Warfare Systems Mute Ukrainian Starlink?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/could-russian-electronic-warfare-systems-mute-ukrainian-starlink-1112306615.html
July 31, 2023, 6:56 PM
The Ukrainian military has reportedly faced problems with the much-lauded Starlink communication system. What could be behind the problem?
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Majority of Americans Believe Biden Hid Involvement in Son’s Foreign Business Deals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/majority-of-americans-believe-biden-hid-involvement-in-sons-foreign-business-deals-1112306519.html
July 31, 2023, 6:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A majority of likely voters in the United States believe that US President Joe Biden engaged in an illegal coverup of his involvement in the business dealings of his son, Hunter Biden, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll released Monday.
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Swedish Foreign Minister Deems Continued Dialogue With Islamic Countries Important
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/swedish-foreign-minister-deems-continued-dialogue-with-islamic-countries-important-1112306282.html
July 31, 2023, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Monday that his country sees great value in continued dialogue with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) amid a series of Quran-burning protests in European countries.
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Zelensky's Top Diplomat Claims Ukraine, Croatia Agree to Use Balkan Ports for Grain Transit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/ukrainian-fm-claims-ukraine-croatia-agree-to-use-croatian-ports-for-grain-transit-1112306116.html
July 31, 2023, 5:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has reached an agreement with Croatia to use the country's ports on the Danube River and in the Adriatic Sea for the transit of Ukrainian grain after the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday.
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DeSantis Says Asymmetric US-China Economic Relations Should End
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/desantis-says-asymmetric-us-china-economic-relations-should-end-1112284821.html
July 31, 2023, 5:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis said on Monday that the unbalanced relations between the United States and China, complete with Beijing enjoying a preferential trade status, should end.
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Georgia Resident Becomes Third in US Killed by ‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/georgia-resident-becomes-third-in-us-killed-by-brain-eating-amoeba-in-2023-1112281586.html
July 31, 2023, 4:49 PM
A resident of the US state of Georgia has died from a rare infection caused by a protozoan known colloquially as a “brain-eating amoeba.” They are the third person to die in the US this year from the microscopic creature, which might be spreading further north thanks to climate change.
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Kiev Regime Uses Daesh Terror Methods to Target Civilians in Crimea - Russian Envoy to UN
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/kiev-regime-uses-daesh-terror-methods-to-target-civilians-in-crimea---russian-envoy-to-un-1112280419.html
July 31, 2023, 4:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - A Russian diplomat explained that one of the reasons the regime increasingly relies on targeting civilians such as in Crimea is because Crimea is now thriving and Kiev loses sleep over such developments.
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Watch Russian Forces Wipe Out Observation Post in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/watch-russian-forces-wipe-out-observation-post-in-special-op-zone-1112277447.html
July 31, 2023, 4:02 PM
The Antonovsky Bridge in Kherson witnessed Russian airborne infantry destroying a Ukrainian lookout point in a deserted house on the left bank of the Dnepr River from where the Kiev regime was adjusting fire.
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Biden Posturing as Strong Against Russia With ‘Dangerous Cat-and-Mouse Game’ in Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/biden-posturing-as-strong-against-russia-with-dangerous-cat-and-mouse-game-in-syria-1112279971.html
July 31, 2023, 3:36 PM
In the skies over Syria, the US-led coalition has allowed 23 dangerous close encounters to happen between US and Russian aircraft this year, according to the leadership of Russia’s mission in Syria. In 11 of those incidents, coalition aircraft illuminated Russian aircraft with their radars.
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Trump Has Three-Fold Advantage Over DeSantis in Republican Presidential Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/trump-has-three-fold-advantage-over-desantis-in-republican-presidential-race-1112278590.html
July 31, 2023, 3:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump enjoys three times as much support as his main competitor, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, in the Republican presidential race, according to a poll by a American newspaper and Siena College released on Monday.
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What are LMUR Missiles Jamming Up Ukraine’s Counteroffensive and Why Do They Make UK Nervous?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/what-are-lmur-missiles-jamming-up-ukraines-counteroffensive-and-why-do-they-make-uk-nervous-1112279085.html
July 31, 2023, 3:12 PM
British military intelligence has cited the long-range LMUR missiles used by Russia’s Ka-52M attack helicopters as a major factor challenging the counteroffensive operations of Ukraine’s NATO-equipped armies. What exactly is the LMUR? What are its capabilities? Who makes them? And what did UK intelligence get wrong about them? Sputnik explains.
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US Advocates Nuclear Arms Transparency Abroad, But Limits It at Home
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/us-advocates-nuclear-arms-transparency-abroad-but-limits-it-at-home-1112279505.html
July 31, 2023, 2:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States continues to promote nuclear arms transparency worldwide but the Biden administration is not ready to do so at home as it keeps the size of the US nuclear arsenal secret, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) said on Monday.
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Hungarian Parliament Fails to Vote on Sweden's NATO Bid Due to Lack of Quorum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/hungarian-parliament-fails-to-vote-on-swedens-nato-bid-due-to-lack-of-quorum-1112280706.html
July 31, 2023, 2:25 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - The Hungarian parliament did not ratify Sweden's NATO application because the ruling alliance between the national-conservative Hungarian Civic Alliance (Fidesz) party and the Christian Democratic People's Party (KDNP), which holds the constitutional majority, did not participate in the session.
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UN Security Council Holds Meeting on 'Threats and Security'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/un-security-council-holds-meeting-on-threats-and-security--1112278168.html
July 31, 2023, 2:06 PM
The United Nations Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is responsible for maintaining international peace and security by addressing threats to international peace and security.
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Ukraine Receives $1.25Bln in US Grant Funds for Paying Wages, Social Assistance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230731/ukraine-receives-125bln-in-us-grant-funds-for-paying-wages-social-assistance-1112277964.html
July 31, 2023, 1:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has received a new grant from the United States worth $1.25 billion to reimburse state budget expenses, including wages for state employees and social benefits, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry said on Monday.
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