Putin Signs Law to Block Assets of Blacklisted Foreigners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/putin-signs-law-to-block-assets-of-blacklisted-foreigners-1112389058.html
August 4, 2023, 2:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on blocking the finances and property of foreigners who have fallen under Russia's restrictions.
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Russia's Economy Exceeded $5 Trillion PPP - World Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/russias-economy-exceeded-5-trillion-ppp---world-bank-1112390476.html
August 4, 2023, 2:26 PM
Russian economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) at the end of 2022 retained fifth place in the world by this indicator, according to the data provided by the World Bank.
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What's Behind Biden's Shift to Arm Taiwan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/whats-behind-bidens-shift-to-arm-taiwan-1112390826.html
August 4, 2023, 2:21 PM
The Biden administration's focus on Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific could translate into new lucrative deals for the US naval industry; as well as raise the stakes and create unnecessary risks too, retired Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.
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Washington Sending Arms to Kiev 'Impacts' Public Confidence in US Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/washington-sending-arms-to-kiev-impacts-public-confidence-in-us-military-1112388795.html
August 4, 2023, 1:54 PM
Americans’ confidence in the US military has hit a 26-year low, a new Gallup poll has revealed.
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Ukraine Counter-Offensive Shows Failure of US Military Planning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ukraine-counter-offensive-shows-failure-of-us-military-planning-1112386153.html
August 4, 2023, 1:25 PM
Ukraine's southern offensive aimed at invading the Russian region of Crimea has turned into a bloody debacle. Independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali said US politicians who schemed to weaken Russia through the conflict should now seek peace.
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Denmark Tightens Border Controls After Quran-Burning Demonstrations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/denmark-tightens-border-controls-after-quran-burning-demonstrations-1112387736.html
August 4, 2023, 12:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Danish police are temporarily toughening controls at the country's borders for security reasons following recent Quran-burning demonstrations, the Danish Justice Ministry has said.
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Lavrov: West Convenes Staged Forums to Involve Countries in Discussion of 'Ukraine's Plan'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/lavrov-west-convenes-staged-forums-to-involve-countries-in-discussion-of-ukraines-plan-1112386039.html
August 4, 2023, 12:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The United States, the United Kingdom and their allies are arranging pompous summits to drag as many nations as possible into a discussion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace formula, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Ukraine Loses Over 43,000 Soldiers Since Start of Counteroffensive - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ukraine-loses-over-43000-soldiers-since-start-of-counteroffensive---russian-defense-ministry-1112387858.html
August 4, 2023, 11:31 AM
Ukraine launched its much-touted counteroffensive in early June. Ukrainian President Zelensky admitted that progress was "slower than desired." The Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian troops had been trying — but failing — to advance in the South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye sectors.
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Judge Andrew Napolitano: Biden Doesn’t Have Coherent Strategy in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/judge-andrew-napolitano-biden-doesnt-have-coherent-strategy-in-ukraine-1112373103.html
August 4, 2023, 11:00 AM
The Biden Administration’s Ukraine strategy is increasingly disconnected from political and military realities on the ground, Judge Andrew Napolitano told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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Moscow: Intervention in Niger Should Be Avoided
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/moscow-intervention-in-niger-should-be-avoided-1112384962.html
August 4, 2023, 10:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Intervention in Niger where rebels came to power after having ousted President Mohamed Bazoum should be avoided, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday.
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New Short-Range Missiles for Su-57 Outpace US Developments
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/new-short-range-missiles-for-su-57-outpace-us-developments-1112386422.html
August 4, 2023, 10:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia's fifth-generation Su-57 fighter has been equipped with new short-range missiles, the RVV-MD2, which outperform similar American munitions, representatives of the developer company, JSC GosMKB Vympel, said in an article for the "Arsenal Otechestva" (lit. Arsenal of the Fatherland) magazine.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Aircraft Destroy Ukrainian Mortar Units
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/watch-russian-su-25-aircraft-destroy-ukrainian-mortar-units--1112384746.html
August 4, 2023, 8:52 AM
Two Su-25SM attack aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces wiped out Ukrainian mortar positions near Krasny Liman. Protected by heavy armor, the jets are resistant to ground fire, while capable of carrying various weapons from bombs to a 30mm cannon.
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Washington ‘Terrified’ Trump May Defeat Biden in 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/washington-terrified-trump-may-defeat-biden-in-2024-election-1112383555.html
August 4, 2023, 7:26 AM
The indictment of Donald Trump indicates that the Biden administration is trying to prevent the 45th US president from effectively campaigning in the 2024 election race, analysts have told Sputnik.
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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Inspects Captured Swedish Armored Vehicle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-inspects-captured-swedish-armored-vehicle-1112385031.html
August 4, 2023, 7:23 AM
During inspection of the Tsentr (Center) units’ advanced command post earlier in the day, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu specifically stressed the need to stage preemptive strikes against Ukrainian troops.
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Rhodes Residents Seeking Gov't Aid to Overcome Effects of Massive Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/rhodes-residents-seeking-govt-aid-to-overcome-effects-of-massive-wildfires-1112383866.html
August 4, 2023, 6:07 AM
HERAKLION (Sputnik) - The Greek island of Rhodes has been dealing with the negative consequences of the huge wildfires that raged in the region in July, with local residents telling Sputnik they urgently need government assistance to restore the environment, support the island's economy and prevent the repetition of such a disaster in the future.
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Russia Destroys 13 Ukrainian Drones Attempting to Attack Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/russia-destroys-13-ukrainian-drones-attempting-to-attack-crimea-1112382782.html
August 4, 2023, 4:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces shot down ten and jammed another three Ukrainian drones with radio and electronic warfare equipment attempting to attack facilities in Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
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Russia Foils Ukraine's Attempt to Attack Naval Base in Novorossiysk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/emergency-services-in-russias-novorossiysk-city-confirm-explosions-in-city-1112382554.html
August 4, 2023, 4:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine attempted to attack a Russian naval base in the city of Novorossiysk overnight with two unmanned boats, which were detected and destroyed by Russia's warships, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Expelled 'Tennessee Three' Democratic Reps Win Special Election to Secure Seats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/expelled-tennessee-three-democratic-reps-win-special-election-to-secure-seats-1112382178.html
August 4, 2023, 3:44 AM
Tennessee Democratic State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled from the State Legislature in April for participating in a gun control protest. Jones represents much of Eastern Nashville while Pearson represents an area encompassing large parts of Memphis and surrounding areas.
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Photos: Arkansas Highway Left Covered in Nacho Cheese After Major Truck Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/photos-arkansas-highway-left-covered-in-nacho-cheese-after-major-truck-crash-1112381695.html
August 4, 2023, 3:22 AM
In a bizarre and amusing incident, an Arkansas highway was turned into a cheesy catastrophe on Tuesday afternoon as a truck carrying cans of nacho cheese crashed, leaving the roadway covered in the gooey delight.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: DoJ Committing Election Interference With Trump Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/marjorie-taylor-greene-doj-committing-election-interference-with-trump-charges-1112382001.html
August 4, 2023, 3:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Department of Justice is committing election interference by attempting to prosecute former President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump, US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said in a statement.
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White House Says No Update on Whether Biden Will Approve Sending ATACMS to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/white-house-says-no-update-on-whether-biden-will-approve-sending-atacms-to-ukraine-1112381198.html
August 4, 2023, 2:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told Sputnik there is no update on whether President Joe Biden will approve sending the long-range Army tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to Ukraine.
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The Frequent Indictment Club
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/the-frequent-indictment-club-1112380989.html
August 4, 2023, 2:18 AM
Former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to his third indictment this year on Thursday, the latest one focusing on his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the January 6, 2021 riot on the US Capitol.
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Mexican Authorities Recover Two Bodies in Rio Grande, One Casualty Along Texas River Barrier
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/mexican-authorities-recover-two-bodies-in-rio-grande-one-casualty-along-texas-river-barrier-1112380669.html
August 4, 2023, 1:59 AM
Operation Lone Star is a multibillion-dollar border security initiative created by Texas Governor Greg Abbott using a disaster declaration undertaken in the state in 2021.
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Nigerien President Bazoum in Op-Ed Says He's Been 'Taken Hostage' by Military Coup
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/nigerien-president-bazoum-in-op-ed-says-hes-been-taken-hostage-by-military-coup-1112380518.html
August 4, 2023, 1:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, said in an op-ed for American media that he has been taken hostage by the military coup in the country and called on the US and international community to help restore constitutional order.
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Deadly US Heat Wave Killing Honeybees, Threatening Food Production in Arizona
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/deadly-us-heat-wave-killing-honeybees-threatening-food-production-in-arizona-1112380161.html
August 4, 2023, 12:38 AM
Honeybees employ water and wing-flapping to maintain the hive's temperature between 92 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. However, with the scorching heat consuming the US and much of the world, these efforts have limitations, leading to the sight of dead bees around hives.
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Former AG Barr: Trump Will Not ‘Come Out Well’ If He Takes the Stand in Election Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/former-ag-barr-trump-will-not-come-out-well-if-he-takes-the-stand-in-election-case-1112378997.html
August 4, 2023, 12:08 AM
Former US President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to four charges related to his and his allies' alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The first hearing for the trial is scheduled for August 28.
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Human Remains, Aircraft Debris Found Amid Search for Crashed Australian Helicopter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/human-remains-aircraft-debris-found-amid-search-for-crashed-australian-helicopter-1112378796.html
August 3, 2023, 11:09 PM
The aircraft involved in the crash was identified as the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter, and was participating in the Talisman Sabre exercise, a biennial event involving 13 nations and over 30,000 military personnel.
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Scientists to World Leaders: Eliminate Your Nukes 'Before They Eliminate Us'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/scientists-to-world-leaders-eliminate-your-nukes-before-they-eliminate-us-1112377918.html
August 3, 2023, 10:32 PM
In January, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of the doomsday clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it has ever been, citing the special operation in Ukraine, threats from emerging technologies, climate change and biological threats.
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Video: Delta Flight Evacuated After Tire Blows Out, Catches Fire at Atlanta Airport
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/video-delta-flight-evacuated-after-tire-blows-out-catches-fire-at-atlanta-airport-1112377143.html
August 3, 2023, 10:27 PM
Both the FAA and Delta Airlines have pledged to conduct thorough investigations into the incident. The US aviation agency assured the event is not expected to have any lasting impact on air traffic operations at the airport.
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Advanced Microchips Should Be ‘Shared Endeavor’ to Fight Global Warming, Not Target of US-China Feud
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/advanced-microchips-should-be-shared-endeavor-to-fight-global-warming-not-target-of-us-china-feud-1112376744.html
August 3, 2023, 9:24 PM
An expert told Sputnik that the tit-for-tat between Washington and Beijing over microchip manufacturing techniques is taking place amid a far greater threat to both nations: climate change, which requires the proliferation of such advanced technologies in order to solve.
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Trump Enters Not Guilty Plea to Four Criminal Charges in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/trump-enters-not-guilty-plea-to-four-criminal-charges-in-election-interference-case-1112376436.html
August 3, 2023, 8:26 PM
The indictment is the third federal indictment against former US President Donald Trump. He was previously charged with falsifying business records in an alleged attempt to cover up hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, as well as his alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Ukrainians Trashed Insufficient US Military Tactics Amid Failed Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ukrainians-trashed-insufficient-us-military-tactics-amid-failed-counteroffensive-1112372932.html
August 3, 2023, 7:18 PM
The Ukrainian Armed Forces has reverted from the US tactics to their previous strategy, as Ukraine Western-trained units got bogged down, per the US press.
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Russia's Invited Presence in Syria Contrasts With US Occupation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russias-invited-presence-in-syria-contrasts-with-us-occupation-1112370788.html
August 3, 2023, 7:11 PM
Russia's small-scale military intervention in Syria turned the tide of the war against Western-backed insurgents and Daesh*. Independent journalist Rick Sterling rejected US attempts to equate that mission to its own occupation of bases in the country.
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Can I Invest in the Digital Yuan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/can-i-invest-in-the-digital-yuan-1112369792.html
August 3, 2023, 6:53 PM
The rise of China's digital yuan, or e-CNY, poses a significant challenge to the dominance of the US dollar in global trade settlements, signaling a potential shift in the world's financial landscape. With its growing adoption and potential advantages, the digital currency is poised to reshape the international finance sector in the coming years.
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Deepfake Voice Recording Fools Quarter of People - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/deepfake-voice-recording-fools-quarter-of-people---study-1112367053.html
August 3, 2023, 6:32 PM
A group of researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that people are experiencing more and more difficulty distinguishing between human and machine interlocutors when talking on the phone.
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Macron Rejects Ex-French Economy Minister Breton as Possible EU Commission Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/macron-rejects-ex-french-economy-minister-breton-as-possible-eu-commission-head-1112373675.html
August 3, 2023, 6:23 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron does not want to see European Commissioner for Internal Market and former French Economy Minister Thierry Breton as the new European Commission president, an American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Raging Canadian Wildfires Account for 25% of Global Carbon Pollution
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/raging-canadian-wildfires-account-for-25-of-global-carbon-pollution-1112372597.html
August 3, 2023, 6:07 PM
Worldwide, record-high temperatures have been shattered this year and the planet recently experienced its hottest days in the last 120,000 years.
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Fitch Downgrade of US Credit Rating Is 'Historic Failure of Leadership' - Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/fitch-downgrade-of-us-credit-rating-is-historic-failure-of-leadership---senator-1112371569.html
August 3, 2023, 4:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Fitch Ratings reduced the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA+ earlier this week, citing debt issues that jeopardize the American economy.
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China Seeks to Limit Children to 2 Hours on Cell Phones Per Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/china-seeks-to-limit-children-to-2-hours-on-cell-phones-per-day-1112371129.html
August 3, 2023, 4:43 PM
China's top internet regulator has proposed a new rule that would limit the amount of time minors can spend on cell phones each day.
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Trump Indictments Will Give Him Campaign Platform
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/trump-indictments-will-give-him-campaign-platform-1112364881.html
August 3, 2023, 3:10 PM
TV and radio personality and author Edward Woodson and Mitch Roschelle, media commentator and thought leader, argued that the charges against the 45th president were purely political and could even favor the presumed Republican candidate.
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Atomic Partnership: Russia Delivers Nuclear Reactor to Chinese Power Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/atomic-partnership-russia-delivers-nuclear-reactor-to-chinese-power-plant-1112369363.html
August 3, 2023, 3:09 PM
Russia has successfully delivered a nuclear reactor vessel and other equipment for Unit 7 of the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in China, Atomstroyexport JSC representatives told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Ukraine Using Colorful Toy-like Bombs to Kill Civilians as West Runs Out of Ammo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ukraine-using-colorful-toy-like-bombs-to-kill-civilians-as-west-runs-out-of-ammo-1112367541.html
August 3, 2023, 2:04 PM
When it comes to the use of artillery and missiles, Ukraine’s strategy has baffled Western and Russian observers alike, with troops expending precious and dwindling stocks of NATO-caliber ammunition to terror bomb civilians in Donbass. Now, the Ukrainian military appears to have found a low cost, barbaric workaround.
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UK Orchestrated ICC Arrest Order Against Putin - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/uk-orchestrated-icc-order-against-putin---moscow-1112368099.html
August 3, 2023, 1:16 PM
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Russia's president and commissioner for children's rights in March, charging them with the purported "unlawful transfer" of children out of the Ukraine conflict zone. The Kremlin dismissed the charges, while Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against ICC judges.
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Bank of England Raises UK Interest Rate to Fresh 15-Year High of 5.25%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/bank-of-england-raises-uk-interest-rate-to-fresh-15-year-high-of-525-1112367306.html
August 3, 2023, 12:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Bank of England said on Thursday that it had decided to raise its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, the highest figure since 2008.
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US Credit Downgrade Signals ‘Great Global Shift to Multipolar World Order’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-credit-downgrade-signals-great-global-shift-to-multipolar-world-order---1112365883.html
August 3, 2023, 11:55 AM
US markets posted major losses Wednesday on news of Fitch’s decision to downgrade the US’s credit rating from AAA to AA+ on expectations of a “fiscal deterioration” in the nation’s finances and a growing debt burden. Sputnik reached out to economists and finance experts for insights into what’s really going on behind the scenes.
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Russia Counterattacks in Donetsk Direction, Ukraine Lost up to 380 Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russia-counterattacks-in-donetsk-direction-ukraine-lost-up-to-380-soldiers-1112366475.html
August 3, 2023, 11:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have engaged in counterattacks in the Donetsk direction where the Ukrainian military lost up to 380 soldiers in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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China Enlists Public Support to Promote Private Sector Investment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/china-enlists-public-support-to-promote-private-sector-investment-1112364595.html
August 3, 2023, 11:08 AM
China's latest policy thrust serves to put private and government-owned companies on an equal footing and to infuse confidence and encourage robust investment opportunities in the private sector.
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This Pre-Historic Whale May Have Been The Heaviest Animal Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/this-pre-historic-whale-may-have-been-the-heaviest-animal-ever-1112361104.html
August 3, 2023, 10:53 AM
Whales are marine mammals belonging to the infraorder Cetacea. They are massive creatures with impressive diving and vocalization skills. They have a unique feeding and communication system and can live for over a hundred years.
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Thai Prime Minister Election Postponed Until After Court's Decision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/thai-prime-minister-election-postponed-until-after-courts-decision-1112365704.html
August 3, 2023, 10:38 AM
BANGKOK (Sputnik) - Another round of the election for next prime minister of Thailand, scheduled for August 4, was postponed and may take place in mid-August, Thai Parliament Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Thursday.
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Is Biden Preparing to Dump Ukraine For Taiwan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/is-biden-preparing-to-dump-ukraine-for-taiwan-1112361859.html
August 3, 2023, 10:04 AM
US President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking congressional approval for financing military aid for Taiwan as part of the supplemental budget for Ukraine. What's behind the move?
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Kremlin Aware of Ukraine's Involvement in Crimean Bridge Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/kremlin-aware-of-kievs-involvement-in-crimean-bridge-attacks-1112364920.html
August 3, 2023, 9:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has always been aware of Kiev's involvement in the attacks on the Crimean bridge, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on statements by Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
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US Conducts First Ever Live Firing of ATACMS Missile in Australia – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-conducts-first-ever-live-firing-of-atacms-missile-in-australia--reports-1112364733.html
August 3, 2023, 8:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military test-fired an MGM-140 ATACMS long-range tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile for the first time in Australia during the Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise in late July, the Australian Defence Magazine reported on Thursday.
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Iran Launches Surprise Military Drills in Persian Gulf
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/iran-launches-surprise-military-drills-in-persian-gulf-1112363767.html
August 3, 2023, 8:27 AM
Naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday launched surprise military drills in the Persian Gulf.
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Ireland Will Not Follow Sweden and Finland's Route to NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ireland-will-not-follow-sweden-and-finlands-route-to-nato-1112364426.html
August 3, 2023, 8:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Discussions of Ireland possibly joining NATO were sparked by an alleged sighting of Russian ships close to Ireland's north-west and south-west coastline in March. Some view the security consultations that followed the incident as an attempt to push Ireland into the alliance.
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Donbass Official Reports Dwindling Deliveries of Western Military Equipment to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/donbass-official-reports-dwindling-deliveries-of-western-military-equipment-to-ukraine-1112364201.html
August 3, 2023, 8:22 AM
The US and its allies have given Ukraine close to $100 billion in weapons, military equipment and ammunition over the past 18 months – more than what Russia spends on defense in a whole year. The support has not helped Ukraine’s military punch through Russian defensive lines, with some NATO officials openly starting to blame Kiev for its tactics.
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Watch Syrian Special Forces, Russian Air Power Conduct Massive Nighttime Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/watch-syrian-special-forces-russian-air-power-conduct-massive-nighttime-drills-1112362183.html
August 3, 2023, 6:44 AM
The first-of-their-kind exercises come amid escalating regional tensions and the scaling up of the illegal US military presence in and around Syria, whose government Washington has failed to sanction into submission after a decade-long CIA dirty war.
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Russian Air Defense Forces Shoot Down 6 Drones in Kaluga Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russian-air-defense-forces-shot-down-6-drones-in-kaluga-region---mod-1112361688.html
August 3, 2023, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine tried to attack facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region with three drones, two were destroyed by air defenses over the Odintsovo and Naro-Fominsk districts, one was suppressed by electronic warfare systems and crashed into a tower of the Moscow-City business center.
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France Moves to Block US Buyout of Reactor Parts Supplier Amid Covert Energy War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/france-moves-to-block-us-buyout-of-reactor-parts-supplier-amid-covert-energy-war-1112361468.html
August 3, 2023, 5:40 AM
France is one of the few countries in Europe that hasn’t plunged into an energy crisis amid the West’s “economic total war” against Russia thanks to its nuclear power plants, which provide it with up to 70 percent of its electricity. But the recent military takeover in Niger, plus tensions with Moscow, threaten to deprive Paris of crucial uranium.
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China's Rare Earth Metals Ban Hits US Chip Trade Restrictions Where It Hurts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/chinas-rare-earth-metals-ban-hits-us-chip-trade-restrictions-where-it-hurts-1112340326.html
August 3, 2023, 5:17 AM
Peter Arkell, chairman of the Global Mining Association of China who has been running a consulting business in the PRC for almost 20 years, said that Beijing's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals were a predictable response to Washington's trade war.
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US Long Violating Letter, Spirit of New START - Russian Ambassador Antonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-long-violating-letter-spirit-of-new-start---russian-ambassador-antonov-1112360918.html
August 3, 2023, 4:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russia in February suspended participation in New START, the only bilateral nuclear arms control treaty in place at the time, and conditioned its resumption of participation on an understanding of how NATO's combined strike capability would be accounted for.
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Gaetz Urges Congress to Demand Interview With Special Counsel After Trump's Third Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/gaetz-urges-congress-to-demand-interview-with-special-counsel-after-trumps-third-indictment-1112360729.html
August 3, 2023, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congress must demand an interview with Special Counsel Jack Smith following the release of an indictment charging former President Donald Trump with crimes linked to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Congressman Matt Gaetz said in a statement.
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Over 65% of UK Citizens Disapprove of Conservatives' Work in Tackling Top Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/over-65-of-uk-citizens-disapprove-of-conservatives-work-in-tackling-top-issues-1112360358.html
August 3, 2023, 3:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two-thirds of UK citizens (66%) have disapproved of the Conservative Party's work in managing the country's topical issues, while only 14% of respondents have supported the party's policies, a YouGov weekly tracker showed on Wednesday.
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Webb Telescope Puts Hubble to Shame With New, Rare Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/webb-telescope-puts-hubble-to-shame-with-new-rare-photos-1112360033.html
August 3, 2023, 2:33 AM
In the past, images of the galaxy have been taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, but on Wednesday, scientists announced that the James Webb Space Telescope had successfully captured new and unusual images of the galaxy.
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Thursday Showdown: What to Expect as Trump Heads to Court in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/thursday-showdown-what-to-expect-as-trump-heads-to-court-in-election-interference-case-1112359609.html
August 3, 2023, 2:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump is appearing in court on Thursday afternoon to be arraigned on federal charges accusing him of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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Global Oil, Gas Exploration Spending Rises in 2023 But Discovered Volumes Falling - Rystad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/global-oil-gas-exploration-spending-rises-in-2023-but-discovered-volumes-falling---rystad-1112359312.html
August 3, 2023, 1:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spending on conventional oil and gas exploration could exceed $50 billion this year, reaching the highest figure since 2019, but despite rising investment, the number of discovered fields is decreasing, Norwegian energy research and business intelligence company Rystad Energy said on Wednesday.
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Lufthansa Pilot Draws Phallic Flight Path After Being Forced to Divert Off Course
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/photo-lufthansa-pilot-draws-phallic-flight-path-after-being-forced-to-divert-off-course-1112358252.html
August 2, 2023, 11:56 PM
Officials have claimed the startling flight pattern was done unintentionally after the pilot was twice prevented from landing, forcing the pilot to remain in a holding position before being given landing clearance.
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Ex-Biden Associate: Calls Between Joe, Hunter Biden Constitute 'Abuse of Soft Power'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/ex-biden-associate-calls-between-joe-hunter-biden-constitute-abuse-of-soft-power-1112358715.html
August 2, 2023, 11:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Devon Archer, a former associate of Hunter Biden, said on Wednesday that the calls between then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son during the latter’s foreign business calls constitute an "abuse of soft power."
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US Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy Staff in Niger Amid Military Takeover
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-orders-partial-evacuation-of-embassy-staff-in-niger-amid-military-takeover-1112358572.html
August 2, 2023, 11:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department said in an advisory that it ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from the American Embassy in Niger.
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In Bid to Save Face After Fitch Downgrade, Yellen Hawks US Treasuries as 'Safe, Liquid Asset'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/yellen-fitch-downgrade-does-not-change-us-treasuries-status-as-top-safe-liquid-asset-1112357570.html
August 2, 2023, 10:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The credit downgrade of the United States by Fitch Ratings does not dilute the standing of the country’s Treasury instruments as the world’s most dependable assets for investment, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday.
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Obama Reportedly Warned Biden of Trump Rematch During Private June Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/obama-reportedly-warned-biden-of-trump-rematch-during-private-june-meeting-1112356601.html
August 2, 2023, 10:09 PM
The two served in office together for eight years, with Biden serving as Obama’s vice president during his two terms.
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US Stocks Suffer Worst Losses in Six Months Following Fitch’s Credit Rating Downgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-stocks-suffer-worst-losses-in-six-months-following-fitchs-credit-rating-downgrade-1112356934.html
August 2, 2023, 9:11 PM
On Tuesday, international credit rating firm Fitch downgraded the US government’s credit rating, citing fiscal instability in the wake of another recent budget showdown that risked a federal government default.
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New Trump Charges Not 'Solid', Criminalize Constitutional Free Speech Right
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/new-trump-charges-not-solid-criminalize-constitutional-free-speech-right-1112356749.html
August 2, 2023, 9:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US Justice Department prosecutor Ronald Sievert told Sputnik that the new indictment against former President Donald Trump is not solid and criminalizes his constitutional right of free speech.
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US Instigates 'Fabricated Crises' to Prolong Military Presence in Syria - Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-instigates-fabricated-crises-to-prolong-military-presence-in-syria---iran-1112354735.html
August 2, 2023, 8:44 PM
US forces have been present in Syria since 2015 without permission from Damascus or any authorization by the United Nations, hindering peaceful settlement in the country.
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Watch Story of Russian Tank Crew Wiping Out Ukrainian Armored Column
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/watch-story-of-russian-tank-crew-wiping-out-ukrainian-armored-column-1112354350.html
August 2, 2023, 7:23 PM
Around two months ago, a Russian tank crew bravely stopped an enemy column and single-handedly destroyed multiple heavy vehicles.
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Capitol Police: No Sign of Active Shooter After 'Bogus Call' Prompts Senate Building Lockdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-capitol-police-evacuate-senate-buildings-amid-possible-active-shooter-reports-1112355463.html
August 2, 2023, 7:10 PM
An earlier warning issued by US Capitol Police urged individuals within the Senate office buildings to shelter-in-place after officials received a 911 call reporting an active shooter.
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Chinese Tech Firms Unveil New Microchip Production Amid Spat With West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/chinese-tech-firms-unveil-new-microchip-production-amid-spat-with-west-1112354567.html
August 2, 2023, 6:50 PM
As competition with China becomes the primary strategic focus of US foreign policy, Washington has looked to cut off Beijing from accessing the world's premier technologies, forcing Chinese planners to begin the arduous process of fostering a home-grown high tech production market, especially in high-end semiconductor chips.
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US and EU Struggle to Resolve Steel and Aluminum Trade Dispute as Deadline Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/us-and-eu-struggle-to-resolve-steel-and-aluminum-trade-dispute-as-deadline-looms-1112352722.html
August 2, 2023, 6:46 PM
Brussels and Washington are struggling to find common ground in the pursuit of a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminum, amid rising concerns over China's role in the trade conundrum.
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Sweden Sees Spike in Targeting Holy Books
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/sweden-sees-spike-in-targeting-holy-books--1112352592.html
August 2, 2023, 4:55 PM
A new instance of desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden has prompted ire from the international Muslim community, with Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah stressing that blasphemers have offended two billion Muslims across the world.
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Building Battery? Scientists Find Way to Store Electrical Charge in Cement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/building-battery-scientists-find-way-to-store-electrical-charge-in-cement-1112351717.html
August 2, 2023, 4:23 PM
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) say they have found a new way to turn ancient materials into a capacitor for storing electricity.
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Russia Celebrates Airborne Forces Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/russia-celebrates-airborne-forces-day-1112341467.html
August 2, 2023, 4:00 PM
Every year on August 2, Russia celebrates Paratroopers' Day. The Day of the Airborne Forces is a major celebration for veterans, with rallies, performances, and parades held all over the country.
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Trump Faces 78 Criminal Counts in 3 Indictments, Hundreds of Years in Prison
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/trump-faces-78-criminal-counts-in-3-indictments-hundreds-of-years-in-prison-1112351149.html
August 2, 2023, 3:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ex-President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump faces a total of 78 counts of criminal charges after the government initiated a third criminal indictment against him earlier this week, potentially facing a maximum sentence of 55 years in prison for that - and hundreds of years in prison for the other two indictments.
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Do I Need a Visa to Visit Russia?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230802/do-i-need-a-visa-to-visit-russia-1112346578.html
August 2, 2023, 3:38 PM
Russia continues to attract people from different parts of the world who flock to the country for tourism, education, business, and other activities, despite the skewed narratives pushed by the West to isolate Moscow – which has doubled down amid NATO's proxy war in Ukraine.
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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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