US Senator Says Netanyahu Has ‘Shut the Door’ on Two-State Efforts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-senator-says-netanyahu-has-shut-the-door-on-two-state-efforts-1115653900.html
December 18, 2023, 3:36 AM
Tensions between the US and Israel recently reached new highs when a senior Israeli diplomat said Israel would not accept a two-state solution following the war. Netanyahu also pushed back after the Biden administration urged the Israeli government to end its large-scale ground campaign in Gaza and focus its target on Hamas.
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Israeli Airstrike on Jabalia Camp in Northern Gaza Claims Lives of 90 People - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/israeli-airstrike-on-jabalia-camp-in-northern-gaza-claims-lives-of-90-people---reports-1115653524.html
December 18, 2023, 2:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 90 people were killed on Sunday as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Arabiya broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing the enclave’s Health Ministry.
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Turkiye Using All Mechanisms to Hold Israel Accountable for Actions in Gaza - Erdogan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/turkiye-using-all-mechanisms-to-hold-israel-accountable-for-actions-in-gaza---erdogan-1115653335.html
December 18, 2023, 1:34 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye is using all available mechanisms to hold the Israeli government accountable for its actions in the Gaza Strip during the military operation against Hamas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
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Australia Experiences Extreme Rain and Flooding Following Cyclone Jasper
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/australia-experiences-extreme-rain-and-flooding-following-cyclone-jasper--1115652975.html
December 18, 2023, 1:17 AM
On Sunday, the Australian state of Queensland experienced intense flooding following bouts of heavy rain produced by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The near-record rainfall has left tens of thousands without power and has forced multiple evacuations and rescues as life-threatening flooding surges.
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North Korea Commemorates Death of Kim Jong Il With Ballistic Missile Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/north-korea-commemorates-death-of-kim-jong-il-with-ballistic-missile-launch-1115652779.html
December 18, 2023, 12:53 AM
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has ramped up its defensive capabilities in recent years as the United States has sought an expanded presence in the region.
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Dependency, Forced Displacement, and Child Slavery: The Dark Side of Green Tech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/dependency-forced-displacement-and-child-slavery-the-dark-side-of-green-tech-1115651364.html
December 17, 2023, 11:31 PM
Abuses in Africa have attracted criticism from some influential quarters, including Amnesty International and Pope Francis.
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Western Companies Declare Over $100Bln in Losses After Leaving Russian Market - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/western-companies-declare-over-100bln-in-losses-after-leaving-russian-market---reports-1115651214.html
December 17, 2023, 10:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western companies that announced their withdrawal from Russia following the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine in 2022, suffered losses of more than $103 billion, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
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Watch Russian Forces Employ Yars ICBMs in Military Exercise
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/watch-russian-forces-employ-yars-icbms-in-military-exercise-1115650398.html
December 17, 2023, 10:03 PM
Russian Strategic Missile Forces carried out military drills with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM).
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Gazprom Sets New Daily Record for Gas Deliveries to China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/gazprom-sets-new-daily-record-for-gas-deliveries-to-china-1115650807.html
December 17, 2023, 9:22 PM
The new record emphasizes the importance of Russia’s partnership with its Asian neighbor, as Europe struggles with the irony of their economic failures following their unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia, as well as the cost of liquefied natural gas exports from the US.
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Two Syrian Soldiers Injured in Israel's Attack on Damascus Governorate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/two-syrian-soldiers-injured-in-israels-attack-on-damascus-governorate-1115650680.html
December 17, 2023, 8:22 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Two Syrian servicemen have been injured in an Israeli attack on the Syrian capital governorate of Damascus, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Turkiye's Fidan Urges US's Blinken to Involve Israel Into Gaza Settlement Talks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/turkiyes-fidan-urges-uss-blinken-to-involve-israel-into-gaza-settlement-talks---source-1115649842.html
December 17, 2023, 7:40 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during his phone talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for bringing Israel to the negotiation table on the settlement of the Palestine-Israel conflict in the Gaza Strip, a diplomatic source in Ankara told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Toxic Gas Leak Sparks Shelter in Place Order for Texas City Residents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/toxic-gas-leak-sparks-shelter-in-place-order-for-texas-city-residents-1115649664.html
December 17, 2023, 7:01 PM
Americans living near industrial zones and rail lines carrying toxic chemicals have been on edge since the spillage and ‘controlled burn’ of thousands of tons of hazardous chemical compounds in the small Ohio town of East Palestine last February, with the federal government’s haphazard and negligent response sparking outrage across the country.
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To the Last Ukrainian: Fico Exposes Dark Reality of Western Plan for Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/to-the-last-ukrainian-fico-exposes-dark-reality-of-western-plan-for-kiev-1115646958.html
December 17, 2023, 6:42 PM
Most European states are consumed by hatred for Russia and Western countries are ready to fight to the last Ukrainian soldier in order to weaken the Russian Federation, believes Slovakia's prime minister.
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How Strategic Rocket Forces Saved Russia From Being Erased From World Map
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/how-strategic-rocket-forces-saved-russia-from-being-erased-from-world-map-1115648163.html
December 17, 2023, 6:37 PM
Sunday is Strategic Rocket Forces Day, the professional holiday of the branch of the military in charge of Russia’s ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles. A lot has changed since their creation over 60 years ago, but the forces’ mission remains the same: defending Russia and preventing a world-ending nuclear war.
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US Sends Carrier Strike Group to Gulf of Aden Amid Houthi Attacks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/us-sends-carrier-strike-group-to-gulf-of-aden-amid-houthi-attacks---reports-1115648685.html
December 17, 2023, 5:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense has recently dispatched a carrier strike group to the Gulf of Aden in response to attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Ansar Allah rebel movement, also known as the Houthis, American press reported, citing anonymous officials.
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Russia Registers Bumper Caviar Harvest With Highest Production in Over a Decade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russia-registers-bumper-caviar-harvest-with-highest-production-in-over-a-decade-1115646669.html
December 17, 2023, 4:37 PM
Caviar sourced from both fish farms and wild marine habitats is a cherished delicacy during festive seasons in Russia. This year has seen a bumper harvest of salmon in Russia's Far East, yielding a record crop.
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German Archeologists Dig Up Rare Tablet for Invoking Satan at Town Hall Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/german-archeologists-dig-up-rare-tablet-for-invoking-satan-at-town-hall-site-1115643638.html
December 17, 2023, 4:22 PM
A 15th-century medieval tablet inscribed with satanic spells is thought to target two lovebirds. Two rival theories state that it may stem from jealousy and unrequited love or could be an attempt to separate them.
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US Plunders Nearly 100 More Trucks Worth of Syrian Oil, Wheat and Barley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/us-plunders-nearly-100-more-trucks-worth-of-syrian-oil-wheat-and-barley-1115646033.html
December 17, 2023, 3:26 PM
US forces have been illegally occupying oil and food-rich areas of northeastern Syria since the mid-to-late 2010s, setting foot in the country while chasing Daesh (ISIS),* but staying behind long after the terrorist group was routed.
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'No One Off the Table' for Deportation If Trump Re-Elected - Ex-ICE Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/no-one-off-the-table-for-deportation-if-trump-re-elected---ex-ice-chief-1115645742.html
December 17, 2023, 3:21 PM
As the Republicans double down on demands for greater funding for border security, the US Customs and Border Patrol reportedly issued a memo telling agents to be on the alert for illegal immigrants carrying explosives.
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Ex-Mississippi House Candidate Destroys 'Satanic' Display at Iowa Capitol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/ex-mississippi-house-candidate-destroys-satanic-display-at-iowa-capitol-1115639503.html
December 17, 2023, 2:15 PM
Inside the east wing of the Iowa State Capitol, several feet away from the Christmas tree, a religious group set up a display timed to the festive season. However, despite it being permitted by rules that govern religious installations inside the capitol, one former US Navy fighter pilot refused to tolerate what he branded as "blasphemy."
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Despite Bloated Budget, US Entering 2024 With Tiniest Military Since 1941
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/despite-bloated-budget-us-entering-2024-with-tiniest-military-since-1941-1115644109.html
December 17, 2023, 1:34 PM
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2024 on Thursday, with the annual defense bill ballooning to a record $886 billion. But record outlays have not translated to capabilities, with a recent ranking listing Russia, which reportedly plans to spend about $140 billion on defense in 2024, as the world’s strongest military.
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United Russia Party Congress Unanimously Supports Putin's Presidential Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/united-russia-party-congress-unanimously-supports-putins-candidacy-for-presidential-election-1115644641.html
December 17, 2023, 1:14 PM
On December 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his plans to run for reelection in 2024.
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Putin Speaks at United Russia Party Congress
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/putin-speaks-at-united-russia-party-congress-1115637109.html
December 17, 2023, 1:11 PM
The United Russia, the country's largest political party, is holding a convention on Sunday to discuss its main tasks for the near future and to support the nomination of incumbent President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the 2024 election.
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Naughty or Nice? German Customs Cracks Down on Christmas Gifts From Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/naughty-or-nice-german-customs-cracks-down-on-christmas-gifts-from-russia-1115639189.html
December 17, 2023, 12:35 PM
Germany's Grinch-like Federal Customs Service has warned on its website of the possible confiscation of Christmas gifts sent from Russia this festive season.
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Donbass Cowboy Goes to Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/donbass-cowboy-in-moscow-1115642575.html
December 17, 2023, 12:13 PM
A few weeks ago, my wife Lyudmila and I were invited to give a presentation at the International Exhibition and Forum "Russia", by the "Russian Knowledge Society" in Moscow.
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Vatican Court Sentences Cardinal Becciu in High-Profile Corruption Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/vatican-court-sentences-cardinal-becciu-in-high-profile-corruption-case-1115639755.html
December 17, 2023, 11:41 AM
The ex-chief of staff to the Pope, previously a key figure in handling church finances, has been found guilty along with nine co-defendants over a complex real estate transaction in London worth €350 million that resulted in significant financial losses.
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Pentagon Mulls Strikes Against Houthis Amid Red Sea Chaos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/pentagon-mulls-strikes-against-houthis-amid-red-sea-chaos-1115640197.html
December 17, 2023, 10:45 AM
At least four major global shipping companies have suspended operations through the Red Sea in the past 72 hours, citing the threat of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militiamen. The Houthis began their campaign of ship hijackings, missile and drone attacks in response to Israel’s military operation in Gaza, and Western powers’ support for Tel Aviv.
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Watch: First Night Version of Russia’s Gastello FPV Attack Drone Tested in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/watch-first-night-version-of-russias-gastello-fpv-attack-drone-tested-in-special-op-zone-1115638032.html
December 17, 2023, 9:00 AM
The integration of first-person view (FPV) drones in modern warfare has revolutionized the way military operations are carried out. These drones, equipped with cameras and real-time video transmission technology, provide soldiers with a bird's-eye view of the battlefield, enabling them to make informed decisions and execute precise maneuvers.
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Russia 'Plays the Long Game' Amid Ukraine Fatigue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russia-plays-the-long-game-amid-ukraine-fatigue-1115637366.html
December 17, 2023, 8:15 AM
After the collapse of Ukraine's so-called counteroffensive and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest lackluster Washington visit, there has been increasingly more resentment in the West towards shelling out more cash for the Kiev regime.
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Putin Says Naively Believed There Would Be No Confrontation Between West, Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/putin-says-naively-believed-there-would-be-no-confrontation-between-west-russia-1115637536.html
December 17, 2023, 7:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that in the early 2000s, he had a naive idea that the world has changed, there is no ideological confrontation, and no grounds for conflict between the West and Russia.
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Politicians Warn Aiding Ukraine Will Bring About ‘End of EU’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/activists-warn-aiding-ukraine-will-bring-about-end-of-eu--1115636591.html
December 17, 2023, 7:02 AM
“Ukraine fatigue” is creeping across Europe as EU member states struggle with fallout from having to prop up the regime in Kiev. Furthermore, anti-Russia sanctions over Ukraine have been backfiring, wreaking havoc on economies, and in cases like Germany, threatening deindustrialization.
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Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: Military Recruiters Persuade Ukrainians to Join Army, Not Tell Risks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/wolves-in-sheeps-clothing-military-recruiters-persuade-ukrainians-to-join-army-not-tell-risks-1115636461.html
December 17, 2023, 6:11 AM
Ukraine has been under martial law since February 2022. In addition, according to the decree on general mobilization, most men between the ages of 18 and 60 are forbidden to leave the country.
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Elon Musk Encourages Italians to Have More Kids at Brothers of Italy Event
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/elon-musk-encourages-italians-to-have-more-kids-at-brothers-of-italy-event-1115634532.html
December 17, 2023, 4:50 AM
The wealthiest man in the world took to the stage after Albania’s premier Edi Rama, but ahead of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The annual event was named after a character from "The NeverEnding Story" – a fantasy book and movie belonging to the Italian prime minister's favorite genre.
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Mark Zuckerberg to Ride Out Apocalypse in Expansive Underground Bunker - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/mark-zuckerberg-to-ride-out-apocalypse-in-expansive-underground-bunker---report-1115635012.html
December 17, 2023, 4:18 AM
“The cost rivals that of the largest private, personal construction projects in human history,” said one media outlet of the tech mogul’s ambitious project.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys 33 Drones Over Lipetsk, Rostov, Volgograd Regions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russian-air-defense-destroys-33-drones-over-lipetsk-rostov-volgograd-regions-1115634705.html
December 17, 2023, 3:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones over Russia’s Lipetsk, Rostov, and Volgograd Regions, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.
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Hamas Says Will Not Negotiate Release of Hostages Until Israel’s Operation Ends
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/hamas-says-will-not-negotiate-release-of-hostages-until-israels-operation-ends-1115634044.html
December 17, 2023, 3:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hamas stated on Saturday that it would not negotiate a hostage exchange until Israel ended its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
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Failing Upwards: Ukraine Likely Planning New Counteroffensive for 2024 - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/failing-upwards-ukraine-likely-planning-new-counteroffensive-for-2024---expert-1115633803.html
December 17, 2023, 2:54 AM
The news comes after the broad defeat of Kiev’s much-hyped 2023 counteroffensive which began in June of this year.
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Europe Needs 5-8 Years to Compensate Kiev for Missing Assistance From US - German Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/german-defense-minister-says-europe-has-5-8-years-to-restore-its-defense-capability-1115633625.html
December 17, 2023, 1:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe is preparing for the fact that it will have to compensate Kiev for the missing assistance from the United States, and under this scenario, it has five to eight years to restore its defense capability, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday.
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Four Shipping Majors Halt Vessels on Red Sea After Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/four-shipping-majors-halt-vessels-on-red-sea-after-attacks--1115633075.html
December 17, 2023, 1:15 AM
At least eight ships have reportedly come under attack by the Houthis in what is believed to be retaliation for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Internal Opposition to Netanyahu Explodes After IDF Killing of Israeli Captives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/internal-opposition-to-netanyahu-explodes-after-idf-killing-of-israeli-captives-1115632781.html
December 17, 2023, 12:54 AM
More than 18,700 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as the United States has twice vetoed ceasefire resolutions at the United Nations.
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German Airlines Demand Compensation of $800,000 From Climate Activists - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/german-airlines-demand-compensation-of-800000-from-climate-activists---reports-1115632383.html
December 16, 2023, 11:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German flag carrier Lufthansa and its subsidiaries demanded 740,000 euros ($807,000) in compensation from climate activists for cancellations, delays, and changes in flight routes due to their protests at German airports, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Saturday.
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US Lacks Preparedness for Tick, Mosquito-Borne Diseases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-lacks-preparedness-for-tick-mosquito-borne-diseases-1115631668.html
December 16, 2023, 11:00 PM
"We don't pay enough attention in the United States to what is going on in other countries. We just kind of watch it spread and we don't prepare ourselves for that virus potentially coming to the U.S.," said Laura Kramer, director of the Arbovirus Laboratory at State University of New York at Albany.
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Trump Quotes Putin to Prove US Democracy in Danger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/trump-quotes-putin-to-prove-us-democracy-in-danger-1115631852.html
December 16, 2023, 10:39 PM
Former US President and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump quoted Russian leader Vladimir Putin to prove that democracy in the States is in danger.
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Ukraine’s Religious Persecution Continues as Russian Church Leader Placed on 'Wanted' List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraines-religious-persecution-continues-as-russian-church-leader-placed-on-wanted-list-1115631397.html
December 16, 2023, 9:32 PM
Critics say the Ukrainian regime targets its detractors internationally via intimidation tactics.
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Russian Deputy FM, Egyptian, Jordanian Envoys Discuss Palestine-Israel Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russian-deputy-fm-egyptian-jordanian-envoys-discuss-palestine-israel-conflict-1115631215.html
December 16, 2023, 8:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has discussed with Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Nazih el Nagari and Jordanian Ambassador to Russia Khaled Shawabkeh the Palestine-Israel conflict and the issue of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday.
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Syrian Troops Expel US Occupation Force Convoy in Country's Northeast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/syrian-troops-expel-us-occupation-force-convoy-in-countrys-northeast-1115630942.html
December 16, 2023, 6:42 PM
Syrian forces have played a years-long, deadly cat and mouse game with far more heavily armed US troops operating in the country’s oil and food-rich northeastern territories, joining local civilians in the creation of roadblocks and human chains meant to stop or at least slow down the movement of US forces and their allies through the region.
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German Defense Minister Mulls Resumption of Military Draft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/german-defense-minister-mulls-resumption-of-military-draft-1115630642.html
December 16, 2023, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Saturday suggested possible reintroduction of compulsory military service in the country, calling its suspension a mistake despite the reasons that existed at the time.
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Putin Hails New Weapons Which Will Make 'Russia Feel Safe': What Did He Mean?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/putin-hails-new-weapons-which-will-make-russia-feel-safe-what-did-he-mean-1115629734.html
December 16, 2023, 5:39 PM
President Putin traveled to Severodvinsk this week to oversee the commissioning of new vessels at Russia's largest shipyard. During the tour, he left a note in the Admiral Kasatonov frigate’s logbook reading “With such sailors, ships and weapons, Russia will feel safe.” What arms was Putin talking about? Sputnik asked a leading military expert.
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Global Coal Demand Soars to Record 8.5 Billion Tons in 2023 Amid Energy Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/global-coal-demand-soars-to-record-85-billion-tons-in-2023-amid-energy-crisis-1115628327.html
December 16, 2023, 4:36 PM
Despite advocating for green energy, Western countries saw a 14 percent surge in coal use in 2021 — mainly for power generation. Sanctions on Russia and global market disruptions have also increased dependence on coal, especially in the EU.
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Ukrainian Defense Ministry Posts Pic of Soldier With Nazi Eagle Patch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukrainian-defense-ministry-posts-pic-of-soldier-with-nazi-eagle-patch-1115626388.html
December 16, 2023, 4:05 PM
Kiev got its PR message all wrong with its new post on X (formerly Twitter) — and was thoroughly flamed by netizens who spotted yet another Hitler-era symbol on a Ukrainian serviceman.
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G7 Takes Another Step Toward Global Pariah Status With Russian Asset Theft Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/g7-takes-another-step-toward-global-pariah-status-with-russian-asset-theft-scheme-1115625780.html
December 16, 2023, 3:30 PM
Western countries froze a $300 billion chunk of Russia’s Central Bank reserves in 2022, and began brainstorming whether it would be possible to give the money to Ukraine without admitting that doing would constitute thievery. Independent observers have warned that such a step could tank trust in Western financial institutions.
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Unpaid Energy Bills Reach Record-High Level in UK Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/unpaid-energy-bills-reach-record-high-level-in-uk-amid-cost-of-living-squeeze-1115624974.html
December 16, 2023, 2:22 PM
Anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the West over Ukraine had backfired spectacularly on European economies, resulting in accelerated inflation and prompting energy prices to soar. The UK, where gas is used to heat 85 percent of homes and to generate about 40 percent of electricity, fallout from these policies hit household finances hard.
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Scott Ritter: Joe Biden's World War III Fantasy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/scott-ritter-joe-bidens-world-war-iii-fantasy-1115624459.html
December 16, 2023, 1:44 PM
On July 13, 2023, US President Joe Biden confidently announced to the world that “[Russian President Vladimir] Putin has already lost the war.”
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US Airstrikes on Iraq: 25th Anniversary of Operation Desert Fox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-airstrikes-on-iraq-25th-anniversary-of-operation-desert-fox-1115620645.html
December 16, 2023, 1:19 PM
In December 1998, the United States and United Britain conducted a tactical military operation codenamed “Operation Desert Fox” against Iraq without the authorization of the UN Security Council. The stated goal of the operation was to deny Iraq the ability to produce and use weapons of mass destruction.
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Enormous ‘Blue Dragon’ Reigned Pacific Seas 72 Billion Years Ago
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/enormous-blue-dragon-reigned-pacific-seas-72-billion-years-ago--1115624803.html
December 16, 2023, 1:06 PM
The discovery of Megapterygius wakayamaensis, a unique 6-meter mosasaur from 72 million years ago, challenges our understanding with its distinct anatomy. This 'Wakayama blue dragon,' unlike any modern marine creature, featured paddle-shaped limbs, a robust tail, and a potential dorsal fin, redefining our knowledge of marine reptile locomotion.
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Watch: Russian Tank Crew's Luxury Dugout in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/watch-russian-tank-crews-luxury-dugout-in-special-op-zone-1115620532.html
December 16, 2023, 11:40 AM
Russian tank crews have a reputation for being some of the most skilled and formidable in the world. Their tanks are equipped with advanced technology and weapons systems that make them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
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Zelensky's Tone Deaf DC Trip Leaves Republicans Wishing He'd Never Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/zelenskys-tone-deaf-dc-trip-leaves-republicans-wishing-hed-never-come-1115622795.html
December 16, 2023, 11:38 AM
Ukraine's president traveled to the US capital to speak with President Joe Biden and other officials in an attempt to secure tens of billions of additional US taxpayer dollars for the proxy war against Russia. Just how impactful the trip was remains unclear, given that the House of Representatives has now adjourned for the Christmas holidays.
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Russia Expects Freight Traffic Via Northern Sea Route to Reach 50Bln Tonnes in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russia-expects-freight-traffic-via-northern-sea-route-to-reach-50bln-tonnes-in-2024-1115623102.html
December 16, 2023, 10:58 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Freight traffic along the Northern Sea Route via the Arctic is projected to grow from this year's 36 billion tonnes to 50 billion tonnes in 2024, with the infrastructure-related projects drawing interest of Chinese investors, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev told Sputnik.
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'Bidenomics' Strikes Again? Homelessness Hits Record-High In US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/bidenomics-strikes-again-homelessness-hits-record-high-in-us-1115619187.html
December 16, 2023, 10:45 AM
As he runs for reelection, US President Joe Biden often touts his “Bidenomics” as being responsible for inflation inching down from four-decade highs, as well as job and wage growth. However, Americans, many of whom are struggling, aren’t interested in hearing bland figures and stats if they can’t afford food.
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Watch Russian Drone Blow up Group of Ukrainian Infiltrators Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/watch-russian-drone-blow-up-group-of-ukrainian-infiltrators-near-artemovsk-1115619767.html
December 16, 2023, 10:25 AM
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized modern warfare by providing military forces with unprecedented intelligence, surveillance, and attack capabilities.
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Ukraine's Accession to EU Could Greatly Harm Bloc's Agriculture – Polish Deputy Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraines-accession-to-eu-could-greatly-harm-blocs-agriculture--polish-deputy-minister-1115620296.html
December 16, 2023, 10:14 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's accession to the European Union could undermine food security in the bloc, putting European farmers out of business, Polish Deputy Agriculture Minister Michal Kolodziejczak said on Saturday.
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Mesa Verde's Petroglyphs: New Window Into Ancient Astronomical Practices
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/mesa-verdes-petroglyphs-new-window-into-ancient-astronomical-practices-1115618531.html
December 16, 2023, 9:25 AM
Polish archaeologists have discovered artifacts at Mesa Verde dating from 8,000 BC to the Spanish era. Their findings shed light on the evolution of Pueblo society, agriculture, and art, and illustrate the area's extensive pre-Columbian history and later influences from the Ute tribe and the Spanish.
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Week of Disappointment: Western Media Admits Ukraine and Zelensky Losing Ground
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/week-of-disappointment-western-media-admits-ukraine-and-zelensky-losing-ground-1115617993.html
December 16, 2023, 9:07 AM
On Thursday, the European Council decided to open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. However, €50 billion ($54.95 billion) in EU macro-financial aid for Kiev was vetoed by Hungary.
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Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Iranian City of Isfahan – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/fire-breaks-out-at-oil-refinery-in-iranian-city-of-isfahan--reports-1115619053.html
December 16, 2023, 9:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire broke out on Saturday morning at a crude oil processing station of an oil refinery in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, Iranian news agency reported.
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Ukraine on Brink of Humanitarian Collapse, Authorities Admit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraine-on-brink-of-humanitarian-collapse-authorities-admit-1115617784.html
December 16, 2023, 7:58 AM
Amid battlefield disappointments, the Kiev regime is facing financial woes, with patron states increasingly less eager to send billions down the Ukraine “sinkhole.” President Volodymyr Zelensky returned basically empty-handed from his US visit, while in Europe, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban threw water on Kiev’s fiscal appetites.
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Bulgaria Tries to Stop Russian Gas Supplies to EU by Tax on Transit – Serbia's Gas Company
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/bulgaria-tries-to-stop-russian-gas-supplies-to-eu-by-tax-on-transit--serbias-gas-company-1115617355.html
December 16, 2023, 7:04 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Bulgarian authorities tried to introduce an excise tax on the transit of gas from Russia to stop its gas supplies to Europe, but this is impossible, Dusan Bajatovic, General Director of Serbia's gas company Srbijagaz, told Sputnik.
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UK Official Humiliates Ukraine, Rejects Plea For Scrapheap-Destined Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/uk-official-humiliates-ukraine-rejects-plea-for-scrapheap-destined-vehicles--1115616706.html
December 16, 2023, 6:34 AM
Despite the vast array of military aid supplied by NATO countries to Kiev, the latter’s summer counteroffensive has failed, resulting in horrific losses in personnel and weaponry. The Kiev regime has been forced to rely on such strategies as using refurbished Soviet era T-72 tanks, or endowing NATO armor with a new role as emplaced turrets.
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Lotus Blooming: Russian Airborne Troops to Receive New Self-Propelled Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russian-airborne-troops-to-receive-new-self-propelled-artillery-1115616504.html
December 16, 2023, 5:24 AM
Self-propelled artillery refers to artillery pieces mounted on armored vehicles, allowing them to move quickly and independently to various locations on the battlefield. This mobility provides greater flexibility and firepower, as these weapons can be deployed closer to the front lines and avoid the need for separate transportation vehicles.
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Hungary Can Veto Real, Not Hypothetical EU-Ukraine Talks - Hungarian FM Szijjarto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/hungary-can-veto-real-not-hypothetical-eu-ukraine-talks---hungarian-fm-szijjarto-1115616356.html
December 16, 2023, 4:00 AM
BUDAPEST, December 16 (Sputnik) - Hungary will be able to veto accession talks between the EU and Ukraine when they are real and not hypothetical, as now, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
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Russia's Special Operation Launched De-Dollarization - Srbijagaz CEO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russias-special-operation-launched-de-dollarization---srbijagaz-ceo-1115616101.html
December 16, 2023, 3:49 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Russia's special military operation in Ukraine launched the process of de-dollarization and de-Americanization, Dusan Bajatovic, general director of the Srbijagas natural gas provider and deputy chairman of the Socialist Party of Serbia, said in an interview with Sputnik.
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‘Zelensky’s in Trouble’: Ukraine Being Used as ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ for US Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/zelenskys-in-trouble-ukraine-being-used-as-sacrificial-lamb-for-us-interests--1115615600.html
December 16, 2023, 2:45 AM
On Friday, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the European Union from approving a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, even as he allowed a vote to open accession negotiations for Ukraine in the bloc to go forward.
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US F-35 Still Underperforms Rival Jets as Taxpayer Bill Hits $1.7 Trillion - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-f-35-still-underperforms-rival-jets-as-taxpayer-bill-hits-17-trillion---experts-1115615405.html
December 16, 2023, 2:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The F-35 fighter jet continues to lag Chinese and Russian counterparts in terms of effectiveness despite costs soaring to exorbitant levels, forcing the US to seek more war to justify the investment, experts told Sputnik.
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Solar Flare Creates Radio Chaos: NASA Telescope Detects Record-Breaking Eruption
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/solar-flare-creates-radio-chaos-nasa-telescope-detects-record-breaking-eruption-1115613621.html
December 15, 2023, 11:44 PM
As the sun approaches the peak of its roughly 11-year solar cycle, with maximum sunspot activity projected for 2025, this latest event serves as a reminder of the dynamic and sometimes disruptive nature of our star.
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Big Trouble in Little Delaware
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/big-trouble-in-little-delaware-1115614499.html
December 15, 2023, 11:35 PM
The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry centers around Biden’s son, Hunter, and his foreign business deals.
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Arizona Deploys National Guard to US-Mexico Border Over Spike in Illegal Border Crossings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/arizona-deploys-national-guard-to-us-mexico-border-over-spike-in-illegal-border-crossings-1115614302.html
December 15, 2023, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is deploying National Guard troops to the state's border with Mexico as it struggles to deal with a heavy flow of illegal migrants, the governor's office said in a press release.
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Surprise! 152-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan During Fishing Trip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/surprise-us-family-discovers-152-year-old-shipwreck-in-lake-michigan-during-fishing-trip-1115613178.html
December 15, 2023, 10:57 PM
In an unexpected twist during a casual fishing trip, a family's sonar detection, initially thought to be an octopus, turns out to be a historic shipwreck missing since 1871 in Lake Michigan.
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Most Americans Would Advise Youth Against US Military Service, Poll Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/most-americans-would-advise-youth-against-us-military-service-poll-finds-1115613317.html
December 15, 2023, 10:23 PM
Despite changing their slogans, relaxing their requirements and offering big bonuses, the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force failed to meet their recruiting goals in 2023.
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US Jury Orders Rudy Giuliani to Pay $148Mln for Defaming Georgia Election Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-jury-orders-rudy-giuliani-to-pay-148mln-for-defaming-georgia-election-workers-1115613444.html
December 15, 2023, 10:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US jury ordered former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to pay a multimillion-dollar fine for defaming a Georgia election worker, Georgia State Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Sterling said in a statement.
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'No Chance' US House Will Reconvene Early to Work on Supplemental Aid Like Senate - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/no-chance-us-house-will-reconvene-early-to-work-on-supplemental-aid-like-senate---source-1115612860.html
December 15, 2023, 9:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - There is no chance the House of Representatives will reconvene early during the holiday break to work on the national security supplemental package, a congressional source told Sputnik.
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IDF Reveals Forces 'Mistakenly' Killed Three Israeli Hostages in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/idf-reveals-forces-mistakenly-killed-three-israeli-hostages-in-gaza-1115612647.html
December 15, 2023, 7:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted on Friday that the service had mistakenly identified three hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip as a threat and opened fire, killing all three.
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Russia Develops Strategic Deterrence Forces - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-develops-strategic-deterrence-forces---putin-1115612459.html
December 15, 2023, 7:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing its strategic deterrence forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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‘Inherent Problem’: Pentagon Can’t Weed Out Leakers Like Teixeira Due to Recruitment Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/inherent-problem-pentagon-cant-weed-out-leakers-like-teixeira-due-to-recruitment-targets-1115611188.html
December 15, 2023, 6:58 PM
Chronic recruitment problems in the US military contributed to the ability of a low-level service member to leak classified information - problems so deep that the Pentagon and FBI have obscured them, telling the public they have new processes in place that cannot possibly identify leakers accurately.
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US Bases in Finland Will Make Nordic Nation Less Safe: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-bases-in-finland-will-make-nordic-nation-less-safe-heres-why-1115611407.html
December 15, 2023, 6:36 PM
Finland will provide the United States with access to 15 military bases under a defense pact reached following Helsinki’s move to join NATO. Far from strengthening Finland’s security, allowing US troops to set up shop on Finnish soil could make the country and region less safe. A leading Russian security analyst explains why.
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Rising Tides: China's Naval Prowess Soars With Fourth Type 075 Assault Ship Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/rising-tides-chinas-naval-prowess-soars-with-fourth-type-075-assault-ship-launch-1115603291.html
December 15, 2023, 5:38 PM
China's fourth Type 075 universal amphibious assault ship was launched at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on December 14, 2023.
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Hungary’s Orban Has at Least 3 Good Reasons to Reject Ukraine’s ‘Geopolitical’ EU Membership Drive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungarys-orban-has-at-least-3-good-reasons-to-reject-ukraines-geopolitical-eu-membership-drive-1115609468.html
December 15, 2023, 5:22 PM
The EU greenlit accession talks for Ukraine Thursday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Budapest wouldn’t be sharing “in this bad decision.” On Friday, Hungary vetoed a €50 billion ($55 billion US) aid package for Kiev. Why is Hungary so dead set against Ukraine’s EU drive? And what are Ukraine’s real chances for membership?
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Hersh: Hamas Troops Surrendering in Gaza, West Bank Crisis is Next Tinderbox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hersh-hamas-troops-surrendering-in-gaza-west-bank-crisis-is-next-tinderbox-1115609130.html
December 15, 2023, 4:49 PM
The growing crisis in the West Bank is fraught with the risk of sparking a regional war in the Middle East, as Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh wrote in his recent blog post.
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US House Starts Holiday Break Without Deal on Supplemental Funding, Border Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-house-starts-holiday-break-without-deal-on-supplemental-funding-border-security-1115609941.html
December 15, 2023, 4:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The House of Representatives is entering its scheduled break for the winter holiday season without reaching a deal with the Senate on the Biden’s administration’s supplemental funding request, to which Republican lawmakers have insisted Congress must attach stronger border security measures.
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Russia Builds Test Facilities for Next-Gen PAK-DA Bomber: What's Next?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-builds-test-facilities-for-next-gen-pak-da-bomber-whats-next-1115606302.html
December 15, 2023, 4:34 PM
Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau has been working on its prospective next generation long-range stealth bomber since the late 2000s. When fielded, the new aircraft are expected to gradually begin replacing the workhorse Tu-95 Bear, Tu-160 White Swan and Tu-22M maritime strike bombers currently in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces.
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New US Ballistic Missile Program Faces Cancellation Amid Budget-Tightening
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/new-us-ballistic-missile-program-faces-cancellation-amid-budget-tightening-1115599043.html
December 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
The replacement program for aging Minuteman III missiles may be cut back due to costs potentially exceeding Nunn-McCurdy Law limits. That comes amid increases in labor and raw material costs, missile infrastructure modernization and the extensive laying of fiber optic networks across several US states.
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Living Brain Tissue Powers Breakthrough Cyber Neural Network — Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/living-brain-tissue-powers-breakthrough-cyber-neural-network--study-1115574373.html
December 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
The development of the 'Brainware' chip is revolutionary, blending a miniaturized brain analog with electronic elements. It significantly enhances speech recognition and mathematical calculations — but also raises ethical considerations and challenges related to energy efficiency.
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Putin to Work With Any US President Who Takes Russia's Concerns Seriously - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/putin-to-work-with-any-us-president-who-takes-russias-concerns-seriously---kremlin-1115608266.html
December 15, 2023, 3:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to work with any US president who understands that they have to take into account Moscow's concerns, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov told NBC News.
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Sullivan's West Bank Visit Aims to Put Pressure on Netanyahu - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/sullivans-west-bank-visit-aims-to-put-pressure-on-netanyahu---expert--1115605695.html
December 15, 2023, 2:45 PM
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is travelling to the West Bank on Friday to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. A day before the visit, Sullivan said that governance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip needs to be connected under a "revamped and revitalized" Palestinian Authority. What are Washington's aims here?
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Canada to Base Tactical Aviation Assets in Latvia, First Such Deployment to Europe Since 90s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/canada-to-base-tactical-aviation-assets-in-latvia-first-such-deployment-to-europe-since-90s-1115607066.html
December 15, 2023, 1:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada plans to deploy four Griffon helicopters to a Latvia-based NATO battlegroup, marking the first time in over 20 years that the country has based its tactical aviation capabilities in Europe, the Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
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Russia's GDP Growth in 2023 Will Exceed 3% - Central Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russias-gdp-growth-in-2023-will-exceed-3---central-bank-1115606687.html
December 15, 2023, 1:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's GDP growth in 2023 will be higher than the October forecast and will amount to more than 3%, the Russian Central Bank said on Friday.
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Australian University Unveils Supercomputer Capable of Brain-Scale Simulations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/australian-university-unveils-supercomputer-capable-of-brain-scale-simulations-1115604881.html
December 15, 2023, 1:33 PM
Researchers have introduced a supercomputer designed to mimic human brain functions. This cutting-edge neuromorphic system can execute an impressive 228 trillion operations per second, distinguishing itself with its unique design, superior efficiency, and wide range of potential uses.
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Scott Ritter: Ukrainian Military to Crumble by Mid-2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/scott-ritter-ukrainian-military-to-crumble-by-mid-2024-1115603833.html
December 15, 2023, 1:30 PM
The West's military aid to Kiev has been drying up, sealing the fate of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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Biden Lacks 'End Game' in 'Doomed' Ukraine Project - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/biden-admin-has-no-end-game-in-doomed-ukraine-project---expert-1115604505.html
December 15, 2023, 1:06 PM
Despite Kiev’s botched counteroffensive, and creeping ‘Ukraine fatigue’ across the US and the European continent, the Biden administration is intent on propping up the Zelensky regime for as long as it takes, or rather, as long as it can, given that money for military aid may run out by the end of the year.
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Poland to Retract Theories About Russian Responsibility for Tu-154 Plane Crash in 2010
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/poland-to-retract-theories-about-russian-responsibility-for-tu-154-plane-crash-in-2010-1115604748.html
December 15, 2023, 12:46 PM
A Tupolev Tu-154 plane, which was carrying Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and other top public and military members of a Polish delegation, crashed while approaching Smolensk Airport in Russia on April 10, 2010.
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Lavrov: 'Time to Realize Deadlock of Conflict West Launched Using Ukraine Against Russia'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/lavrov-time-to-realize-deadlock-of-conflict-west-launched-using-ukraine-against-russia-1115602260.html
December 15, 2023, 12:35 PM
On Friday, Moscow's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, attended a joint meeting of the boards of the Russian and Belarusian Foreign Ministries.
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Russian Scientists Revolutionize Radiation Therapy With 3D Printing Breakthrough
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russian-scientists-revolutionize-radiation-therapy-with-3d-printing-breakthrough-1115602991.html
December 15, 2023, 12:32 PM
In a significant advancement in cancer treatment, researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have introduced a groundbreaking method to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
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