Houthis Fire Missile at Maersk Commercial Vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait - Kathleen Hicks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/houthis-fire-missile-at-maersk-commercial-vessel-in-bab-el-mandeb-strait---kathleen-hicks--1115596248.html
December 15, 2023, 2:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile from Yemen towards a commercial container ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait but there were no injuries, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
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Rise & Shine: Neanderthal DNA May Explain How Some Folks Are Early Birds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/rise--shine-neanderthal-dna-may-explain-how-some-folks-are-early-birds-1115595692.html
December 15, 2023, 12:06 AM
A recent study reveals a fascinating genetic connection between modern early risers and their ancient Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestors, suggesting human sleep patterns may be influenced by the genes inherited from prehistoric relatives.
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US Reportedly Collecting Intel on Israeli Military Operations, Impact in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-reportedly-collecting-intel-on-israeli-military-operations-impact-in-gaza-1115595483.html
December 14, 2023, 11:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly collecting intelligence on Israel’s military operations in Gaza and their potential impact on civilians.
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Post-War Gaza May Be Overseen by Ex-Palestinian Authority Security Forces - US Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/post-war-gaza-may-be-overseen-by-ex-palestinian-authority-security-forces---us-official-1115595310.html
December 14, 2023, 11:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Gaza residents who previously served in the Palestinian Authority security forces could potentially form the initial governing body of the enclave after the Israeli military campaign ends, a senior US administration official told reporters.
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‘Honored in the Breach’: US Nods to Human Rights as Israeli Arms Shipments Persist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/honored-in-the-breach-us-nods-to-human-rights-as-israeli-arms-shipments-persist-1115594436.html
December 14, 2023, 10:54 PM
Unless the White House threatens to withhold substantial amounts of weapons from Israel, Jerusalem is unlikely to take the administration’s verbal beratings seriously, a human rights lawyer told Sputnik. However, both street protests and legal action are capable of influencing events.
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Report: Kamala Harris Pushing Biden to Show Concern for Palestinians Amid Gaza Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/report-kamala-harris-pushing-biden-to-show-concern-for-palestinians-amid-gaza-conflict-1115594166.html
December 14, 2023, 10:35 PM
On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted for a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Of the 153 members, only 10, including the US and Israel, voted against the resolution.
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Cosmic Powerhouses: Scientists Raise Possibility of Using Black Holes as Mega-Batteries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/cosmic-powerhouses-scientists-raise-possibility-of-using-black-holes-as-mega-batteries-1115594019.html
December 14, 2023, 10:18 PM
Scientists have proposed innovative methods to utilize black holes, the universe's most formidable forces, as colossal energy sources. The research opens up possibilities for futuristic energy solutions based on the immense power of these cosmic phenomena.
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Trust in UK Politicians Falls to Record 40-Year Low
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/trust-in-uk-politicians-falls-to-record-40-year-low-1115593880.html
December 14, 2023, 9:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only 9% of Britons say they consider politicians to be truthful, the lowest since tracking began in 1983 and down three points from last year, according to an Ipsos poll out Thursday.
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‘Shared Future’: Vietnam, China Pledge to Resist ‘Color Revolutions’ During Xi's Hanoi Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/shared-future-vietnam-china-pledge-to-resist-color-revolutions-during-xis-hanoi-visit-1115593408.html
December 14, 2023, 8:37 PM
Two of the world’s declared socialist republics pledged to deepen their commitments to cooperation and a “shared future” on Wednesday as the leaders of China and Vietnam penned dozens of agreements on trade, security, and other kinds of cooperation.
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Selfish Biden Doesn't Care Whether Trump Wins
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/selfish-biden-doesnt-care-whether-trump-wins-1115593143.html
December 14, 2023, 8:10 PM
President Biden doesn’t care about the country. He doesn’t care about his party. He doesn’t mind if Donald Trump wins back the presidency. The only thing he cares about is himself—his ego, to be exact.
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Veteran Aussie Diplomat Struck by Putin’s Characterization of Ukraine Crisis as Civil War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/veteran-aussie-diplomat-struck-by-putins-characterization-of-ukraine-crisis-as-civil-war-1115592773.html
December 14, 2023, 7:01 PM
At his marathon four hour-long year-end press conference – the first since 2021, President Putin compared the Ukrainian NATO proxy war against Russia to a “civil war,” and offered a truncated history lesson on the roots of the present crisis. Former Australian diplomat Tony Kevin told Sputnik what struck him most about Putin’s responses.
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Hungary Not Involved in Decision on Starting EU Accession Talks With Ukraine - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/hungary-not-involved-in-decision-on-starting-eu-accession-talks-with-ukraine---orban-1115592253.html
December 14, 2023, 6:36 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary was not involved in the decision to start EU accession talks with Ukraine and still considers it to be a bad option, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.
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Asia Remembers NATO’s Colonial Past, Doesn’t Want Bloc Powers Back in Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/asia-remembers-natos-colonial-past-doesnt-want-bloc-powers-back-in-region-1115591172.html
December 14, 2023, 6:12 PM
Russia’s president has posed the question of what the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is doing poking its nose into Asia in support of Washington’s zealous efforts to ‘contain’ China. Sputnik reached out to a leading Canadian scholar of international relations for his take on why NATO might not find itself particularly welcome in the region.
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Biden Aides Concerned Son’s Legal Troubles Could ‘Consume’ President - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/biden-aides-concerned-sons-legal-troubles-could-consume-president---reports-1115591416.html
December 14, 2023, 5:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - People close to US President Joe Biden fear that Hunter Biden’s legal troubles could consume the president ahead of the 2024 election, Politico reported, citing five Biden aides and confidants.
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Gen Z Skeptical of US Institutions Amid Converging Economic, Geopolitical Failures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/gen-z-skeptical-of-us-institutions-amid-converging-economic-geopolitical-failures-1115590173.html
December 14, 2023, 5:50 PM
Younger Americans have seen the benefits of the post-World War II economic boom almost totally evaporate, making them increasingly skeptical about supporting a system that has failed to deliver on its promises of prosperity and security, a college organizer told Sputnik.
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US Working With Allies to Protect Ships in Red Sea From Houthis - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-working-with-allies-to-protect-ships-in-red-sea-from-houthis---pentagon-1115590034.html
December 14, 2023, 5:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has confirmed that Washington is working with its allies on a plan to protect ships passing through the Red Sea from mounting attacks by Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis.
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Serbia’s Vucic Believes Ukraine Conflict Will Be Long as No Acceptable Peace Proposals Made
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/serbias-vucic-believes-ukraine-conflict-will-be-long-as-no-acceptable-peace-proposals-made-1115590705.html
December 14, 2023, 5:37 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The conflict in Ukraine will be long, because no one in the world has made a peace proposal that will be acceptable for all sides, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Sputnik.
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A23a Iceberg: Trillion-Ton Titan's Drift From Antarctic Grip After 30 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/a23a-iceberg-trillion-ton-titans-drift-from-antarctic-grip-after-30-years-1115571477.html
December 14, 2023, 5:32 PM
During the past ten years, the iceberg A23a has thinned by an average of 2.5 meters yearly, a consequence of increasing ocean warmth. Its uneven structure caused it to be trapped in shallow mud, but it has since begun its drift.
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Flooding Underground Tunnels in Gaza May Have Long-Term Humanitarian Impact - UNHRC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/flooding-underground-tunnels-in-gaza-may-have-long-term-humanitarian-impact---unhrc-1115589802.html
December 14, 2023, 5:13 PM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Israel's flooding of Palestinian armed group Hamas's underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip with seawater may have long-term humanitarian consequences, UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told Sputnik on Thursday, adding that any military operation must be conducted in accordance with international law.
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Japanese Authorities Tackle Mystery of 1,200 Tons of Fish Deaths Along Coastline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/japanese-authorities-tackle-mystery-of-1200-tons-of-fish-deaths-along-coastline-1115588149.html
December 14, 2023, 5:03 PM
Researchers are working on several theories to explain the mass deaths of fish found on the Japanese coast. Thy include the possibility that predators, such as amberjack, relentlessly hunted the migrating species, or that the fish died from rapid sea temperature fluctuations.
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South Dakota Senator Claims US Needs Over 100 B-21 Bombers to Deter Russia, China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/south-dakota-senator-claims-us-needs-over-100-b-21-bombers-to-deter-russia-china-1115589554.html
December 14, 2023, 4:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds said Thursday that the United States will eventually need more than 100 next-generation B-21 stealth bombers in order to deter both Russia and China.
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Russia's Gazprom Says Discussed 2024 Cooperation Plans With China's CNPC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russias-gazprom-says-discussed-2024-cooperation-plans-with-chinas-cnpc--1115589385.html
December 14, 2023, 4:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Thursday Russian gas giant Gazprom said that it had discussed the upcoming 2024 cooperation plans with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), including potential gas supplies from Russia through Mongolia.
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Russian Airborne Forces Ex-Commander: NATO Counteroffensive Plan Bad, New Ukraine Strategy Worse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russian-airborne-forces-ex-commander-nato-counteroffensive-plan-bad-new-ukraine-strategy-worse-1115587473.html
December 14, 2023, 4:13 PM
The Russian Armed Forces have shifted to the offensive in the special military operation zone and are making progress along the entire contact line, President Vladimir Putin said during his annual press conference.
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You Look for the Person Who Will Benefit: ‘Obvious’ US Blew Up Nord Stream
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/you-look-for-the-person-who-will-benefit-obvious-us-blew-up-nord-stream-1115588809.html
December 14, 2023, 4:11 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his take on the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion at his year-end presser Thursday, saying the US was either directly or indirectly responsible. This is obvious, based on a geopolitical and economic analysis of the terror attack, veteran geopolitical commentator and author Thomas W. Pauken II tells Sputnik.
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Finland to Give US Access to 15 Military Bases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/finland-to-give-us-access-to-15-military-bases-1115588465.html
December 14, 2023, 4:11 PM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - Finland will give the United States access to 15 of its military bases under a defense cooperation pact, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen announced Thursday.
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Russian Scientists Suggest New Way to Protect Aircraft Wiring From Overload
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russian-scientists-suggest-new-way-to-protect-aircraft-wiring-from-overload-1115587642.html
December 14, 2023, 4:02 PM
Scientists at Russia's Vyatka State University have found that a rare-earth magnet made of samarium and cobalt has real-life applications in high-tech manufacturing and production.
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US House Passes 2024 Defense Policy Bill Despite Concerns About Surveillance Authority
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-house-passes-2024-defense-policy-bill-despite-concerns-about-surveillance-authority-1115589030.html
December 14, 2023, 4:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), despite concerns from some lawmakers about a surveillance authority extension included in the bill.
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Iraqi Security Forces Arrest Suspects in Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/iraqi-security-forces-arrest-suspects-in-attack-on-us-embassy-in-baghdad---official-1115588017.html
December 14, 2023, 3:46 PM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Iraqi security forces have arrested suspects in the last week's missile attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, including some individuals tied to the Iraqi security agencies, Iraqi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Yahya Rasool said on Thursday.
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Scott Ritter: Ukraine Debased to 'Pawn' on Geopolitical Chessboard Serving West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/scott-ritter-ukraine-debased-to-pawn-on-geopolitical-chessboard-serving-west-1115586165.html
December 14, 2023, 3:00 PM
There is a profound difference between Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart when it comes to their approach to the armed conflict, Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, told Sputnik. And this was evidenced yet again in what the Russian President said in his year-end presser.
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Many in West Share Vision and Traditional Values Supported by Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/many-in-west-share-vision-and-traditional-values-supported-by-russia-1115581789.html
December 14, 2023, 2:55 PM
Many people in the West and the rest of the world understand that Russia is "doing everything right" when defending its sovereignty and traditional values, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out during his annual press conference.
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US B-2 Stealth Bomber Diverted to UK During Round-Trip Mission - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-b-2-stealth-bomber-diverted-to-uk-during-round-trip-mission---reports-1115587369.html
December 14, 2023, 2:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - This week a US-made B-2 Spirit stealth bomber landed at the Fairford British air base, where it had to divert to during a round-trip mission from its Whiteman AFB home base in Missouri, media reported on Thursday.
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Dollar Dependence Would Force Argentina to Tango to Washington’s Tune
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/dollar-dependence-would-force-argentina-to-tango-to-washingtons-tune-1115586633.html
December 14, 2023, 2:28 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed his Argentinian counterpart of the potential risks associated with linking the Latin American nation’s currency to the US dollar, warning that it could result in a “huge loss of sovereignty.” Sputnik reached out to veteran financial analyst Paul Goncharoff for more details on the risks involved.
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Putin's Calm, Well-Versed Demeanor Steering Russia in Right Direction – Observers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putins-calm-well-versed-demeanor-steering-russia-in-right-direction--observers-1115585501.html
December 14, 2023, 2:04 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin displayed powerful composure during his recent annual year-end press conference, where he fielded questions from Chinese, American, French and other international and domestic reporters in real-time. This begs the question: what lies at the heart of Putin's solid confidence?
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EU Officials Privately Panic Over Prospect of Pouring Billions More Into Ukrainian 'Black Hole’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/eu-officials-privately-panic-over-prospect-of-pouring-billions-more-into-ukrainian-black-hole-1115582588.html
December 14, 2023, 1:58 PM
EU leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit dedicated to the issue of possible Ukrainian membership in the 27-member political and economic bloc. The meeting comes amid long-standing concerns by some bloc countries and officials that Ukraine is simply too corrupt and economically backward to join.
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Israel Won’t Let Any Country ‘Against Western Hegemony’ Open Gaza Hospital, Claims Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/israel-wont-let-any-country-against-western-hegemony-open-gaza-hospital-claims-expert-1115581913.html
December 14, 2023, 1:34 PM
Russia plans to increase the delivery of medical equipment and medicines to those affected by the Israeli-Hamas conflict, Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, adding that he had discussed the possibility of opening a Russian hospital in the Gaza Strip with the Egyptian President and Israeli Prime Minister, but its establishment is not safe yet.
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US Treasury Secretary to Take Second Trip to China Next Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-treasury-secretary-to-take-second-trip-to-china-next-year-1115585375.html
December 14, 2023, 1:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Janet Yellen will confirm Thursday that she plans to take a second trip to China in her role as US treasury secretary next year.
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Watch Live Year in Review: An Outlook by Dimitri Simes Jr. and Simeon Boikov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/watch-live-year-in-review-an-outlook-by-dimitri-simes-jr-and-simeon-boikov-1115563025.html
December 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just concluded his 2023 presser, which was combined this year with the annual “Direct Line” Q&A session.
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‘Stark Difference Between Ukraine & Gaza Obvious,’ Expert Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/stark-difference-between-ukraine--gaza-obvious-expert-says-1115579699.html
December 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on the latest spiral of the Palestine-Israel conflict during his year-end presser and annual Q&A session.
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2023 Putin's Annual Presser and Q&A Session in Pictures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/2023-putins-annual-presser-and-qa-session-in-pictures-1115579099.html
December 14, 2023, 1:12 PM
The annual Direct Line event and year-end press conference are well-established traditions. Both events have been held by the Kremlin since 2001. According to the Russian president, the format is useful because it allows him to address issues that require special attention.
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Why Russian-Made Drones Terrify the Ukrainian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/why-russian-made-drones-terrify-the-ukrainian-military-1115580209.html
December 14, 2023, 1:09 PM
During his annual press conference, President Vladimir Putin assured that problems with drone supplies to the Russian military servicemen fighting in the conflict zone are being solved and the improvements are visible.
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Nord Stream Pipelines Were Likely Blown Up by US - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/nord-stream-pipelines-were-likely-blown-up-by-us---putin-1115582255.html
December 14, 2023, 12:56 PM
In September 2022, the Nord Stream pipelines, built to deliver gas under the Baltic Sea from Russia to the EU, were hit by explosions, which Moscow called an act of terrorism.
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Ukraine Crisis Highlights Difference Between Russian, Western Approaches to Warfare
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraine-crisis-highlights-difference-between-russian-western-approaches-to-warfare-1115580283.html
December 14, 2023, 12:34 PM
At his big year-end presser, the Russian president accused the Zelensky regime of deliberately pushing Ukraine’s soldiers into a meat grinder against Russian positions. Asked for comment, veteran military expert and retired Colonel Anatoliy Matviychuk pointed to a key difference between Russia and the West in their approach to modern conflict.
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Only US Stands in Way Between Massacre, Truce in Gaza Strip - Ankara
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/only-us-stands-in-way-between-massacre-truce-in-gaza-strip---ankara-1115579282.html
December 14, 2023, 11:51 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Only the United States stands in the way between the massacre in the Gaza Strip and the ceasefire, Washington should not interfere with the implementation of UN decisions, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.
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Putin’s Right: Orban, Fico Branded ‘Pro-Russian’ Simply for Sticking to National Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putins-right-orban-fico-branded-pro-russian-simply-for-sticking-to-national-interests-1115577771.html
December 14, 2023, 11:37 AM
At his big year-end presser on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary and Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia were among the only defenders of national interests left in the West. Sputnik reached out to a leading Hungarian foreign policy analyst for his take on Putin’s remarks.
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Analyst Points to 'Stark Contrast' Between Putin and Biden on Global Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/analyst-points-to-stark-contrast-between-putin-and-biden-on-global-policy-1115575389.html
December 14, 2023, 11:30 AM
There is a stark difference between the Russian president and his US counterpart when it comes to their approaches to global governance, Dr. Marco Marsili, associate fellow at the Center for Strategic Research and Analysis, pointed out.
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Hungary Supports Provision of More Funds for Ukraine 'Outside' EU Budget - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/hungary-supports-provision-of-more-funds-for-ukraine-outside-eu-budget---orban-1115576678.html
December 14, 2023, 11:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Budapest supports the provision of more funds to Ukraine by the European Union "outside" the bloc's budget, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday, adding that the short-term assistance has already been included in the EU budget.
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Ukraine’s EU Accession to Take ‘Many Years’ – Dutch Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraines-eu-accession-to-take-many-years--dutch-prime-minister-1115575940.html
December 14, 2023, 11:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte predicted ahead of a crucial EU summit on Thursday that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union could take many years.
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Russia, China Conduct Air Patrols Over Seas of Japan, East China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russia-china-conduct-air-patrols-over-seas-of-japan-east-china---beijing-1115575678.html
December 14, 2023, 11:11 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian and Chinese pilots conducted their seventh joint air patrol over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Putin Says 617,000 Troops Fighting in Special Military Operation in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putin-says-617000-troops-fighting-in-special-military-operation-in-ukraine-1115574826.html
December 14, 2023, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday put the number of Russian troops in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine at 617,000, with the contact line between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretching for over 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles).
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Russia Ready to Open Hospital in Gaza, Israel Says It's Yet Unsafe - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russia-ready-to-open-hospital-in-gaza-israel-says-its-yet-unsafe---putin-1115573750.html
December 14, 2023, 10:23 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will increase supplies of medical equipment and medicines to victims in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone at Israel's request.
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EU Summit to Discuss Ukraine Aid & Accession Talks Amid Sharp Divisions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/eu-summit-to-discuss-ukraine-aid--accession-talks-amid-sharp-divisions-1115569905.html
December 14, 2023, 10:15 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest attempt at barnstorming the US Congress came up empty-handed, with his visit to Washington failing to persuade lawmakers to sign off on President Joe Biden’s request for over $60 billion for Kiev. Now, next year’s €50 billion in assistance to Ukraine from the European Union may also be in limbo.
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Putin: There Will be Peace When Russia Achieves Military Op's Goals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putin-there-will-be-peace-when-russia-achieves-military-ops-goals-1115572687.html
December 14, 2023, 9:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine does not want to agree on its demilitarization, because of this Russia is forced to use other measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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Iraqi Journo Who Threw His Shoes at Bush: US Hegemony Must Be Stopped
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/iraqi-journo-who-threw-his-shoes-at-bush-us-hegemony-must-be-stopped-1115570681.html
December 14, 2023, 9:35 AM
Fifteen years ago, on December 14, 2008, Iraqi journalist Mundtadar al-Zaidi threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush during a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. These shoes became a symbol of protest against US policy in the Middle East and the war in Iraq, which by that time was already in its fifth year.
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Chinese Scientists Invent New Technology for Extracting Uranium from Seawater
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/chinese-scientists-invent-new-technology-for-extracting-uranium-from-seawater-1115569697.html
December 14, 2023, 9:05 AM
The creation of a carbon fiber material that effectively extracts uranium from seawater offers a promising solution to access seawater's vast uranium reserves. The invention heralds a breakthrough in uranium extraction technology and a new era in sustainable nuclear fuel.
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Up to 45% of Air-to-Ground Munitions Fired by IDF in Gaza Strip Unguided - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/up-to-45-of-air-to-ground-munitions-fired-by-idf-in-gaza-strip-unguided---reports-1115571181.html
December 14, 2023, 9:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has fired as many as 29,000 air-to-ground munitions into the Gaza Strip since the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with about 40-45% of them being unguided, the media reported on Thursday, citing US intelligence data.
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Putin Holds Year-End Presser Along With Annual Q&A Session in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putin-holds-year-end-presser-along-with-annual-qa-session-in-moscow-1115555241.html
December 14, 2023, 8:55 AM
Today Russian President Vladimir Putin holds his year-end press conference, combined with the annual ‘Direct Line’ Q&A Session in Moscow.
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Advisers Warned Zelensky Against Sharing Military Intel With Biden - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/advisers-warned-zelensky-against-sharing-military-intel-with-biden---report-1115568153.html
December 14, 2023, 7:17 AM
US Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested in April for allegedly leaking classified documents in a Discord chat room. The docs included internal US evaluations of Ukraine’s military capabilities, besides other national security matters. The military intel disclosure is deemed one of the largest since the WikiLeaks release in 2010.
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UK, Japan, Italy Sign Defense Agreement to Develop Stealth Fighter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/uk-japan-italy-sign-defense-agreement-to-develop-stealth-fighter-1115569572.html
December 14, 2023, 6:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom, Italy and Japan have inked an international agreement within the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) military program to develop a cutting-edge stealth fighter with supersonic capability that is expected to come into operation by 2035, the UK Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Watch Russian Grad MLRS Eliminate Positions of Ukrainian Forces in Krasny Liman Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/watch-russian-grad-mlrs-eliminate-positions-of-ukrainian-forces-in-krasny-liman-direction-1115568648.html
December 14, 2023, 6:31 AM
The Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a versatile and powerful weapon system designed for use by infantry and mechanized units. Capable of firing up to 40 unguided rockets simultaneously, the Grad can deliver devastating firepower over a wide area, making it an effective tool for suppressing enemy forces.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 220 Soldiers in Kupyansk and Krasnolimanskoye Directions in Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraine-loses-up-to-220-soldiers-in-kupyansk-and-krasnolimanskoye-directions-in-past-24-hours-1115569225.html
December 14, 2023, 6:13 AM
Ukrainian forces have lost about 220 servicemen in the Kupyansk and Krasny Liman directions, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Resigns Amid Reshuffle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/japans-chief-cabinet-secretary-resigns-amid-reshuffle-1115569068.html
December 14, 2023, 6:01 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno on Thursday announced his resignation against the background of an ongoing kickback scandal.
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Watch Russian Airborne Troops Destroy Ukrainian Servicemen Near Rabotino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/watch-russian-airborne-troops-destroy-ukrainian-servicemen-near-rabotino-1115568321.html
December 14, 2023, 5:16 AM
On Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian forces had repelled an attack by Ukrainian assault groups in the Zaporozhye region, defeating three Ukrainian military brigades, with Kiev's losses amounting to up to 50 soldiers.
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Putin's Annual Presser and Q&A Coincides With Tectonic Geopolitical Shift
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putins-annual-presser-and-qa-coincides-with-tectonic-geopolitical-shift-1115558958.html
December 14, 2023, 5:00 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to hold his year's end marathon news conference on December 14. What can we expect from the event and why is its timing important?
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Russia's First Maritime Drone to Be Tested in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russias-first-maritime-drone-to-be-tested-in-special-op-zone-1115567815.html
December 14, 2023, 4:53 AM
Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have been using various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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US Homeland Security Dept. Staff in Letter Denounce Handling of Gaza Conflict - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-homeland-security-dept-staff-in-letter-denounce-handling-of-gaza-conflict---reports-1115567996.html
December 14, 2023, 4:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 100 staff members of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have signed an open letter to US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas denouncing the department's handling of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, media reported Thursday, citing the letter.
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Russia Destroys, Intercepts Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Kaluga Regions - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russia-destroys-intercepts-ukrainian-drones-over-moscow-kaluga-regions---mod-1115566919.html
December 14, 2023, 4:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed nine Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over the Moscow and Kaluga regions, Russia's Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Economist: Biden Admin Pushing US Towards 'Economic Suicide'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/economist-biden-admin-pushing-us-towards-economic-suicide-1115566545.html
December 14, 2023, 3:54 AM
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the United States without securing a significant military aid package for his country, having to instead be satisfied with $200 million worth of old equipment from the Defense Department’s stocks.
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At Least 75% of French Support Referendum on Migration Issues - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/at-least-75-of-french-support-referendum-on-migration-issues---poll-1115566741.html
December 14, 2023, 3:51 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - At least 75% of the French support a referendum on migration issues after French lawmakers rejected the "asylum and immigration" bill, a fresh poll of the Elabe polling agency showed Wednesday.
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US Senate Passes $886Bln Defense Bill, Sends to House for Consideration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-senate-passes-886bln-defense-bill-sends-to-house-for-consideration-1115566395.html
December 14, 2023, 1:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate passed a reconciled version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will now go to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Ukraine Knows Russia’s Concerns, Where Red Lines Were Crossed - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraine-knows-russias-concerns-where-red-lines-were-crossed---kremlin-1115565631.html
December 14, 2023, 12:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev regime knows Moscow’s concerns perfectly well, and it knows where it crossed Russia’s red lines, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Mysterious Material Obtained From Asteroid Bennu Leaving Scientists Puzzled
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/mysterious-material-obtained-from-asteroid-bennu-leaving-scientists-puzzled-1115565495.html
December 14, 2023, 12:14 AM
In a significant development, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has discovered an unusual and unidentified material in samples from the potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu. The finding comes alongside evidence of organic molecules, offering new insights into the origins of life on Earth.
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FCC Commissioner: Biden 'Gave Federal Agencies Green Light' to Target Elon Musk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/fcc-commissioner-biden-gave-federal-agencies-green-light-to-target-elon-musk-1115565308.html
December 14, 2023, 12:03 AM
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on Tuesday that it denied the Elon Musk-owned Starlink’s appeal and will not award the company a $866 million subsidy from the Universal Service Fund meant to expand broadband access to rural areas.
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'Made Up': Trump Blasts Outlet Over Report Claiming He Eased Stance on DPRK Nuke Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/made-up-trump-blasts-outlet-over-report-claiming-he-eased-stance-on-dprk-nuke-program-1115564506.html
December 13, 2023, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday condemned an article in US media as a “made up story” as it claimed the former commander-in-chief had softened his stance on North Korea’s nuclear program.
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US House Votes to Authorize Formal Impeachment Inquiry Against Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-house-votes-to-authorize-formal-impeachment-inquiry-against-biden-1115562841.html
December 13, 2023, 10:57 PM
The inquiry focuses on the business dealings of the Biden family, including Hunter Biden and the US president’s brother, James Biden. Of particular interest are transfers to US President Joe Biden's bank account. The president has consistently claimed that he had no involvement in the dealings of his son or other family members.
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Revolutionary Discovery in Italy Redefines Timeline of Roman Empire's Decline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/revolutionary-discovery-in-italy-redefines-timeline-of-roman-empires-decline-1115563981.html
December 13, 2023, 10:53 PM
The recent revelation comes from the University of Cambridge's extensive research in the southern Lazio region, challenging long-standing beliefs about the Roman era.
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US Reportedly Delaying Sale of M16 Rifles to Israel Over West Bank Settler Violence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-reportedly-delaying-sale-of-m16-rifles-to-israel-over-west-bank-settler-violence-1115563559.html
December 13, 2023, 10:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly delaying the sale of M16 assault rifles to Israel due to Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
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US Judge Halts Trump's 2020 Election Case Amid Pending Immunity Appeal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-judge-halts-trumps-2020-election-case-amid-pending-immunity-appeal-1115563231.html
December 13, 2023, 9:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has granted former President Donald Trump’s request to temporarily pause his 2020 election meddling case pending a decision of the appeals court on his presidential immunity, according to a Wednesday court order.
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Federal Reserve Leaves US Interest Rates Unchanged, Sets Stage for Three Cuts in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/federal-reserve-leaves-us-interest-rates-unchanged-sets-stage-for-three-cuts-in-2024-1115562441.html
December 13, 2023, 8:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged during its policy meeting, marking the third time in a row for such a decision after 11 prior interest rate hikes to help ease inflation.
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Wipe Out Dug-In Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/watch-russian-paratroopers-wipe-out-dug-in-ukrainian-forces-1115562054.html
December 13, 2023, 7:05 PM
Russia's Armed Forces have recently delivered yet another stinging blow to the Kiev regime's troops in the vicinity of Artemovsk (formerly known as Bakhmut).
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Spats Between Washington and Tel Aviv Unlikely to Affect Long-Term Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/spats-between-washington-and-tel-aviv-unlikely-to-affect-long-term-relations-1115561406.html
December 13, 2023, 6:50 PM
While the United States was quick to rush to Israel’s aid following the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in October, recent reports hint at a rift emerging between the respective US and Israeli leaderships over the ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip.
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South Korea, Netherlands Form 'Semiconductor Alliance' for Resilience
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/south-korea-netherlands-form-semiconductor-alliance-for-resilience-1115561242.html
December 13, 2023, 6:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Seoul and Amsterdam have established a "semiconductor alliance" for supply chain resilience, building on the two countries' unique positions as the world's leading manufacturer and a major semiconductor equipment supplier, a joint statement said on Wednesday.
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US Unable to Fight 'One-Front War' After Ukraine Supplies Deplete Weapon Stocks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-unable-to-fight-one-front-war-after-ukraine-supplies-depletes-weapon-stocks-1115560867.html
December 13, 2023, 6:08 PM
While US lawmakers are yet to agree on the next funding package for Ukraine, the powers that be in the United States now mull how much more money their country can provide to the regime.
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Hungary May Start Claiming EU Reimbursements of Around 10.2Bln Euros
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/hungary-may-start-claiming-eu-reimbursements-of-around-102bln-euros-1115560815.html
December 13, 2023, 5:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission has said that Hungary’s judicial reform addressed deficiencies in the country’s judicial independence and now Budapest may start claiming reimbursements of around 10.2 billion euros ($11 billion), Hungary’s Permanent Representation to the EU said on Wednesday.
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Pentagon Says Not Conducting Formal Review of Israel’s Use of White Phosphorous Shells
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/pentagon-says-not-conducting-formal-review-of-israels-use-of-white-phosphorous-shells-1115560538.html
December 13, 2023, 5:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense (DoD) is not conducting a formal review of the Amnesty International report about Israel’s use of white phosphorous munitions in the conflict in Gaza, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said on Wednesday.
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Russia’s Statistics Service Confirms Country’s 5.5% GDP Growth Estimate in Q3
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/russias-statistics-service-confirms-countrys-55-gdp-growth-estimate-in-q3-1115560382.html
December 13, 2023, 4:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on Wednesday confirmed the country’s 5.5% GDP growth estimate in the third quarter of the year.
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Hunter Biden Claims No Evidence Joe Biden Involved in His Business
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/hunter-biden-claims-no-evidence-joe-biden-involved-in-his-business-1115558792.html
December 13, 2023, 3:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Hunter Biden said on Wednesday that no evidence exists that his father, US President Joe Biden, has been somehow involved in his business dealings amid a Congress probe.
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Swedish Mercenary Fighting on Ukraine's Side Killed in Conflict Zone - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/swedish-mercenary-fighting-on-ukraines-side-killed-in-conflict-zone---report-1115557971.html
December 13, 2023, 3:05 PM
A Swedish citizen who fought for the Kiev regime was killed in the zone of the Russian special military operation, the Swedish agency SVT reports, citing the Scandinavian country's Foreign Ministry.
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How Deep Does Russia-Belarus Military Cooperation Go?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/how-deep-does-russia-belarus-military-cooperation-go-1115557014.html
December 13, 2023, 2:41 PM
Moscow has ratified an agreement with Minsk on the creation of facilities for the joint training of both countries’ military personnel, with the appropriate legislation being signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
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US Looking Into Reports of Israeli Use of US-Made White Phosphorus Shells in Lebanon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-looking-into-reports-of-israeli-use-of-us-made-white-phosphorus-shells-in-lebanon-1115557891.html
December 13, 2023, 2:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is looking into reports confirmed by The Washington Post and two human rights groups that Israel attacked southern Lebanon with US-made white phosphorus shells, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.
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US Warship Shoots Down Suspected Houthi Drone in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-warship-shoots-down-suspected-houthi-drone-in-red-sea---reports-1115557283.html
December 13, 2023, 2:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A US warship shot down a drone in the Red Sea as it was responding to reports that the Houthis were attacking a commercial vessel by using skiffs and firing missiles, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing US officials.
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Israeli Mercenary in Ukraine Complains About Conditions and Insufficient Funds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/israeli-mercenary-in-ukraine-complains-about-conditions-and-insufficient-funds-1115556373.html
December 13, 2023, 2:09 PM
An Israeli mercenary complained about the hardships suffered in the Ukrainian Army and asked for money and weapons through social networks, Sputnik has discovered.
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Israel to Continue War Against Hamas Regardless of International Support - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/israel-to-continue-war-against-hamas-regardless-of-international-support---foreign-minister-1115556148.html
December 13, 2023, 1:25 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will continue its war with the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip regardless of the presence of absence of international support, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Wednesday.
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Zelensky's Magic Failed: US Congress Rejects Throwing Good Money After Bad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/zelenskys-magic-failed-us-congress-rejects-throwing-good-money-after-bad-1115553636.html
December 13, 2023, 1:20 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington DC has fallen short of convincing US lawmakers to approve $61 billion in funding for Ukraine this year, as per the US press.
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OPEC Keeps Forecast for 2023 World Oil Demand Unchanged at 102.1Mln Bpd
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/opec-keeps-forecast-for-2023-world-oil-demand-unchanged-at-1021mln-bpd-1115555052.html
December 13, 2023, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC has kept its forecast for global oil demand for 2023 unchanged and expects an increase by 2.5 million barrels per day to 102.1 million barrels per day, according to its fresh monthly report published on Wednesday.
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New Nanocomposite That May Revolutionize Water Purification Developed in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/new-nanocomposite-that-may-revolutionize-water-purification-developed-in-russia-1115553885.html
December 13, 2023, 12:36 PM
According to the team behind this discovery, the new magnetic material adsorbs heavy metal ions, as well as organic dyes and microorganisms.
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Ukraine's Botched Counteroffensive Ignites New 'Mantras' in US - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/ukraines-botched-counteroffensive-ignites-new-mantras-in-us---lavrov-1115552990.html
December 13, 2023, 12:24 PM
With Ukraine's counteroffensive obviously failing, the United States has taken up a new rallying cry, which is to prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from winning in Ukraine so that "NATO is not conquered," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Watch Russian Tanks Smash Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/watch-russian-tanks-smash-ukrainian-positions-1115552399.html
December 13, 2023, 12:07 PM
While Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky begs his Western sponsors for more money and weapons, trying to convince them that he can prevail over Russia on the battlefield, his troops continue to suffer setback after setback in the conflict zone.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 250 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/ukraine-loses-up-to-250-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-24-hours-1115553044.html
December 13, 2023, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 250 soldiers both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
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Russia's Top Diplomat Lavrov: West Not Eager to Establish Palestinian State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/russias-top-diplomat-lavrov-west-not-eager-to-establish-palestinian-state-1115552477.html
December 13, 2023, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that neither Israel nor its Western allies want Palestinians to establish an independent state in the occupied territories of Gaza and the West Bank on Wednesday.
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Syria Expects to Soon Regain Oil Fields Occupied by US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/syria-expects-to-return-of-oil-fields-occupied-by-us-to-govt-control-in-near-future-1115552002.html
December 13, 2023, 10:09 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Damascus expects to return oil fields that are important but remain under the US's occupation to the control of the Syrian government in the near future, Syrian Oil Minister Firas Hassan Kaddour told Sputnik.
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