Watch Neocon Warmonger-in-Chief Lindsey Graham Get Viciously Booed by MAGA Crowd in SC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/watch-neocon-warmonger-in-chief-lindsey-graham-get-viciously-booed-by-maga-crowd-in-sc-1116975581.html
February 25, 2024, 3:19 PM
The veteran South Carolina senator has offered ringing endorsements of every act of US military aggression abroad since 2003, and was a fervent backer of NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine before a surprise partial reversal this month, refusing to endorse a $61 billion Senate funding bill in favor of a loan scheme proposed by Donald Trump.
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West's Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May 'Severely Harm Trade' & 'Inflate Prices'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/wests-sanctions-on-russian-diamonds-may-severely-harm-trade--inflate-prices-1116971743.html
February 25, 2024, 2:29 PM
The G7 countries have targeted Russia's diamond exports since the first sanctions were imposed over the Ukraine conflict. Direct imports of Russian rough stones to the US and UK were banned soon after the conflict escalated. Last year, the G7 agreed to expand sanctions on Russia's gems despite warnings of dire fallout for the industry.
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Israeli Ops in Gaza in ‘Total Chaos’ Thanks to Privatization of Logistics, Fmr IDF General Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/israeli-ops-in-gaza-in-total-chaos-thanks-to-privatization-of-logistics-fmr-idf-general-says-1116973928.html
February 25, 2024, 2:25 PM
Tel Aviv began a large-scale invasion of the Gaza Strip on October 27, three weeks after Hamas launched its ‘Operation Al-Aqsa Flood’ surprise raids into southern Israel.
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Watch Russian Shootin’-and-Scootin’ Giantsint-S Gun Strike Ukrainian Dugout
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/watch-russian-shootin-and-scootin-giantsint-s-gun-strike-ukrainian-dugout-1116964468.html
February 25, 2024, 2:15 PM
NATO defense officials informed Western media last fall that Russia is producing up to 7 times more ammunition than the US and Europe combined, with the Western bloc at risk of running out of weaponry and cash to continue fueling the proxy war against Moscow in Ukraine.
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Cosmic 'Murder Mystery' Solved: Neutron Star Discovered in Supernova Fallout
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/cosmic-murder-mystery-solved-neutron-star-discovered-in-supernova-fallout-1116962728.html
February 25, 2024, 1:58 PM
Stars die as they exhaust the fuel required for driving the nuclear reactions that enable their illumination. However, astronomers suggest that a huge stellar mass causes the gravitational force to destroy the atoms, forming either a neutron star or, for larger stars, a black hole.
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Russian Forces Take More Advantageous Position Near Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/russian-forces-take-more-advantageous-position-near-avdeyevka-1116971972.html
February 25, 2024, 1:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces repelled nine attacks by Ukraine near Avdeyevka and Kherson over the past 24 hours, with Kiev's losses reaching up to 130 personnel in the areas, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Total of 49% of Germans Say Gov't Providing Too Much Support for Ukrainian Refugees - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/total-of-49-of-germans-say-govt-providing-too-much-support-for-ukrainian-refugees---poll-1116972572.html
February 25, 2024, 1:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As many as 49% of Germans believe that the authorities are providing too much support for Ukrainian refugees, while only 5% hold completely the opposite opinion, a poll conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA) for German newspaper Bild showed on Sunday.
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Watch Russian Heavy Howitzers Strike Ukrainian Positions in Zaporozhye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/watch-russian-heavy-howitzers-strike-ukrainian-positions-in-zaporozhye-1116963834.html
February 25, 2024, 12:56 PM
Frontline territories in Zaporozhye, Kherson and the Donbass have turned into a deadly no man’s land, with areas stretching thousands of square kilometers becoming barren landscapes of ruined buildings, felled brush and trees and steppes pockmarked by back and forth firing.
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‘Consensus’ Formed on Expelling US Forces From Iraq, PM’s Top Security Advisor Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/consensus-formed-on-expelling-us-forces-from-iraq-pms-top-security-advisor-says-1116969870.html
February 25, 2024, 12:33 PM
Baghdad began formal talks with the US last month on a “phased withdrawal” of American forces from Iraq amid repeated violations of the country’s sovereignty by Washington, including through US attacks on government-allied anti-terror militias that have played a key role in operations to smash IS’* self-proclaimed caliphate.
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Key Incidents Involving NATO Warships & Aircraft Near Russia's Borders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/key-incidents-involving-nato-warships--aircraft-near-russias-borders-1116963378.html
February 25, 2024, 11:39 AM
After the Ukraine conflict intensified, warships from the United States and other NATO countries increased provocative forays into the Black Sea. There has also been a surge in incidents involving NATO aircraft flying near Russia's maritime borders over the past few years.
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Just Hot Air: USAF Jets Scrambled After Hobby Balloon Triggers False Alarm
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/just-hot-air-usaf-jets-scrambled-after-hobby-balloon-triggers-false-alarm-1116955160.html
February 25, 2024, 11:29 AM
An unidentified flying object crossing the Western US turned out to be a harmless balloon after jet fighters were scrambled in another false alarm. A similar incident last year sparked a diplomatic spat between Beijing and Washington.
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Prison Overcrowding Forces UK to Extend Early Release Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/prison-overcrowding-forces-uk-to-extend-early-release-scheme-1116964659.html
February 25, 2024, 11:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK authorities have indefinitely extended an early release scheme for prisoners because of a lack of space in prisons, the Sky News broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing a guidance to prisons.
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German Frigate Joins EU Naval Mission to Secure Red Sea Routes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/german-frigate-joins-eu-naval-mission-to-secure-red-sea-routes-1116964118.html
February 25, 2024, 11:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German frigate Hessen has joined the European Union's naval mission to secure sea routes in the Red Sea amid increased attacks on cargo ships by the Houthis, the German Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Top 5 Myths About Euromaidan Busted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/top-5-myths-about-euromaidan-busted-1116963118.html
February 25, 2024, 9:59 AM
This week marked the 10th anniversary of the culmination of the Euromaidan 'Revolution of Dignity' - the US-backed color revolution which saw the ouster of Ukraine's government and the rise of a pro-Western regime looking to drag the nation into the EU and NATO.
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EU Still Undecided About Confiscating Revenues From Russia's Frozen Assets - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/eu-still-undecided-about-confiscating-revenues-from-russias-frozen-assets---report-1116962395.html
February 25, 2024, 8:14 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden has again raised the issue of using revenues from Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction at the G7 virtual summit, but the European Union is undecided about the possible confiscation, Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported on Sunday.
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US, Allies Conduct Strikes Against 18 Houthi Targets in Yemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/us-allies-conduct-strikes-against-18-houthi-targets-in-yemen--1116961200.html
February 25, 2024, 7:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and its allies, including Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom, have carried out strikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels, hitting 18 military targets of the movement, the US Defense Department said on Sunday.
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Europe Scrambles to Mobilize 'Fractured Arms Industry' to Meet Ukraine's Voracious Demands
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/europe-scrambles-to-mobilize-fractured-arms-industry-to-meet-ukraines-voracious-demands-1116961313.html
February 25, 2024, 6:37 AM
Europe’s diehard patrons of the Kiev regime have been facing mounting challenges as they attempt to balance meeting Ukraine’s insatiable funding and military demands, while attempting to kick-start the continent’s own defense industry.
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Trump Wins Republican Primary in South Carolina, Beating Haley in Her Home State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/trump-wins-republican-primary-in-south-carolina-beating-haley-in-her-home-state-1116960897.html
February 25, 2024, 5:16 AM
CHARLESTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - Former US President Donald Trump is projected to win the Republican primary in South Carolina, beating his rival, Nikki Haley, in her home state where she previously served as a governor, according to NBC News.
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Pouring Salt in the Wound: Barrel Graveyard Research Reveals a ‘Bad Versus Worse’ Result
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/pouring-salt-in-the-wound-barrel-graveyard-research-reveals-a-bad-versus-worse-result-1116960198.html
February 25, 2024, 4:52 AM
It was previously believed that the barrels contained the dangerous pesticide known as DDT, but a new study shows the barrels could contain something that makes this predicament even more deadly.
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Netanyahu Demands Occupation, Full Control of Gaza After Israeli Military Operation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/netanyahu-demands-occupation-full-control-of-gaza-after-israeli-military-operation-1116960094.html
February 25, 2024, 4:19 AM
Palestinian leaders have rejected the controversial prime minister’s maximalist proposal, deeming it “colonialist and racist.”
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Inclusive Parliamentary Elections: Belarus Welcomes 21 Russian Candidates to Ballot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/inclusive-parliamentary-elections-belarus-welcomes-21-russian-candidates-to-the-ballot-1116956821.html
February 25, 2024, 4:05 AM
A new feature of this year's elections is that citizens of Russia permanently residing in Belarus have the right to participate in the elections to local Councils of Deputies.
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Over 100 New Deep Sea Species Possibly Discovered Off Coast of Chile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/over-100-new-deep-sea-species-possibly-discovered-off-coast-of-chile-1116959356.html
February 25, 2024, 3:41 AM
The new creatures include glass sponges, squat lobsters with barbed legs and beady eyes, as well as a new array of deep-sea corals, urchins, amphipods, sea stars and sea lilies.
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Time Magazine Admits the Obvious, Acknowledges Ukraine Can’t Win
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/time-magazine-admits-the-obvious-acknowledges-ukraine-cant-win-1116959768.html
February 25, 2024, 3:00 AM
While the Biden administration puts on a brave face, another major US media outlet has recognized the reality of Kiev’s quixotic endeavor.
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Houthis Launch Missile Attack on US Ship Torm Thor - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/houthis-launch-missile-attack-on-us-ship-torm-thor---reports-1116959091.html
February 25, 2024, 2:21 AM
Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis, fired several missiles at the US ship Torm Thor in the Gulf of Aden, the movement said on Saturday.
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Biden’s Great-Great-Grandfather Reportedly Pardoned by Abraham Lincoln for Violent Crimes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240225/bidens-great-great-grandfather-reportedly-pardoned-by-abraham-lincoln-for-violent-crimes--1116957767.html
February 25, 2024, 1:17 AM
In an opinion piece published on Saturday, Turley draws comparisons of criminal behavior between the current US president and that of his Civil War forefather.
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Lockstep US Support for Israel 'Eroding Confidence' of Americans in Own Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/lockstep-us-support-for-israel-eroding-confidence-of-americans-in-own-government-1116958270.html
February 24, 2024, 11:26 PM
Amidst a broader lack of trust in US institutions, the United States government has undermined its own credibility by repeatedly backing Israel’s dubious claims. Will it prove to be a fatal mistake?
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US & Allies Conduct Strikes Against 18 Houthi Targets in Yemen - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/us--allies-conduct-strikes-against-18-houthi-targets-in-yemen---pentagon-1116958112.html
February 24, 2024, 10:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and its allies carried out strikes against Yemen's Houthi movement, hitting 18 military targets of the movement, the US Defense Department said on Sunday.
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Ukrainian Forces out of Ammo, Weapons - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Kuleba Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/ukrainian-forces-out-of-ammo-weapons---ukraines-foreign-minister-kuleba-says-1116957578.html
February 24, 2024, 9:03 PM
Ukrainian troops are suffering from a major shortage of artillery ammunition and other weapons, the country's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with CNN.
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Unbowed in Face of US-Sponsored Terror, Syria Kicks Off Campaign to Revitalize Ancient Damascus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/unbowed-in-face-of-us-sponsored-terror-syria-kicks-off-campaign-to-revitalize-ancient-damascus-1116957206.html
February 24, 2024, 7:03 PM
Syria is home to some of the world’s oldest continuously-inhabited population centers, with its cities and towns suffering extensive damage over the course of the dirty war waged by the CIA and the US’s regional allies against the government of President Bashar Assad.
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China Making AI Breakthroughs Despite Biden's Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/china-making-ai-breakthroughs-despite-bidens-sanctions-1116956025.html
February 24, 2024, 6:50 PM
China could close the gap with the US in terms of artificial intelligence (AI) within one or two years, the Global Times writes, thanks to the People's Republic's breakthroughs in the field.
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US Army Veteran: Pentagon's Probe Into Ukraine Aid Unlikely to Hold Culprits Accountable
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/us-army-veteran-pentagons-probe-into-ukraine-aid-unlikely-to-hold-culprits-accountable-1116955612.html
February 24, 2024, 5:51 PM
Pentagon Inspector-General General Robert Storch announced on February 23 that US criminal investigators have opened over 50 cases related to Ukraine aid. How could the probe pan out?
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Taurus Missiles Won’t Help Ukraine, May ‘Bring War to Germany’, Bundestag MP Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/taurus-missiles-wont-help-ukraine-may-bring-war-to-germany-bundestag-mp-warns-1116955449.html
February 24, 2024, 5:22 PM
Former Die Linke lawmaker Sahra Wagenknecht has been outspoken in her opposition to German money and weapons being sent to Ukraine to fuel a proxy war against Russia, and for her criticism of the Scholz government for breaking off economic ties with Germany’s “most important energy supplier.”
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'Big Question': Why Does Snakes' Evolutionary Clock Tick Faster Than Other Animal Groups?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/big-question-why-does-snakes-evolutionary-clock-tick-faster-than-other-animal-groups-1116953024.html
February 24, 2024, 4:33 PM
The speed at which serpents evolve and adapt to the environment is fascinating, but evolutionary scientists cannot figure out why this happens so rapidly.
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Argentina’s Provinces Threaten Milei With Rebellion Amid Neoliberal Austerity Drive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/argentinas-provinces-threaten-milei-with-rebellion-amid-neoliberal-austerity-drive-1116954248.html
February 24, 2024, 3:53 PM
Tensions between federal authorities and Argentina’s governors have grown steadily since President Javier Milei’s inauguration in December, with the libertarian politician’s move to cut federal allocations for transport and education ramping up pressure between Buenos Aires and the regions.
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Macron to Skip G7 Summit for Paris Agricultural Show Amid Farmers’ Protests - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/macron-to-skip-g7-summit-for-paris-agricultural-show-amid-farmers-protests---reports-1116954765.html
February 24, 2024, 3:16 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron will not attend Saturday's virtual G7 meeting chaired by Italy, Italian news agency Ansa reported, citing sources from the French presidency.
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Ukrainian Troops Forced to Withdraw From Lastochkino West of Avdeyevka: Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/ukrainian-troops-forced-to-withdraw-from-lastochkino-west-of-avdeyevka-1116954658.html
February 24, 2024, 3:14 PM
The Russian military pushed Ukrainian forces out of the Donbass city of Avdeyevka last week, driving them as much as 10 km+ back from the strategic Donetsk suburb after cracking through the heavily fortified defensive line.
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Scientists Stumble Upon Bounty of Underwater Mountains, 'Never Before Seen' Species
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/scientists-stumble-upon-bounty-of-underwater-mountains-never-before-seen-species-1116949433.html
February 24, 2024, 2:40 PM
Lurking in the remotest parts of the world's oceans are rarely-seen rock formations and troves of unexplored biodiversity, suggesting that new species and life forms are yet to be named.
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Special Delivery: Sukhoi Design Bureau Teases Super-Heavy Cargo Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/special-delivery-sukhoi-design-bureau-teases-super-heavy-cargo-drone-1116952501.html
February 24, 2024, 2:29 PM
In addition to playing a prominent, if not essential role in modern warfare, unmanned aerial, sea and ground-based vehicles are seen as an important new way to deliver cargoes across long distances, including to otherwise impassible locations.
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Pentagon Probing Over 50 Cases of 'Theft, Fraud or Corruption' Linked to Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/pentagon-probing-over-50-cases-of-theft-fraud-or-corruption-linked-to-ukraine-aid-1116953199.html
February 24, 2024, 2:22 PM
US officials failed to properly track over $1 billion worth of American weapons sent to Ukraine, a report by the Pentagon’s inspector general revealed in January. This echoed last year’s admission by the Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General that it was facing “challenges” monitoring US military equipment being funneled to Kiev.
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Crisis Can't Be Solved in Few Hours, Macron Tells Enraged Farmers Who Stormed Agri-Fair in Paris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/crisis-cant-be-solved-in-few-hours-macron-tells-enraged-farmers-who-stormed-agri-fair-in-paris-1116951605.html
February 24, 2024, 12:19 PM
French farmers stormed into a Paris agricultural fair before a planned visit by President Emmanuel Macron, protesting over costs and regulations. Shouting demands for Macron's resignation, they clashed with police, leading to at least one arrest. The protests come amidst wider discontent across Europe's farming community.
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See Inside NATO-Supplied, Starlink-Equipped Ukrainian Command Post in Avdeyevka Coke Plant's Ruins
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/see-inside-nato-supplied-starlink-equipped-ukrainian-command-post-in-avdeyevka-coke-plants-ruins-1116950356.html
February 24, 2024, 11:29 AM
Russian forces fully freed the Donetsk suburb of Avdeyevka on February 17, capturing the city’s coke and chemical plant two days later and driving Ukrainian forces back over 10 km. Avdeyevka is the latest heavily fortified Donetsk-adjacent settlement to be liberated, with Russian troops also advancing into Maryinka and Veseloye in recent weeks.
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Has Enigma of One of Life's Vital Chemical Compounds Been Unraveled?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/has-enigma-of-one-of-lifes-vital-chemical-compounds-been-unraveled-1116948295.html
February 24, 2024, 10:57 AM
A group of researchers has suggested that their discovery offers insights into how life on Earth may have originated.
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Talks With US on Space Weapons 'Completely Unproductive' - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/talks-with-us-on-space-weapons-completely-unproductive---moscow-1116950245.html
February 24, 2024, 10:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The recent contact between Russia and the US over claims Moscow alleged plans to deploy anti-satellite nuclear weapons in space turned out to be unproductive, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov said.
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Regular Units for Use of Drones Created in Russian Armed Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/regular-units-for-use-of-drones-created-in-russian-armed-forces-1116950728.html
February 24, 2024, 10:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Regular units for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been created in the Russian Armed Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Growing Rift Over Further Arming Ukraine 'Jeopardizes EU Unity' - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/growing-rift-over-further-arming-ukraine-jeopardizes-eu-unity---report-1116947073.html
February 24, 2024, 9:35 AM
Earlier, amid growing signs of waning support for funding Ukraine in several cash-strapped European capitals, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas used the platform of the Munich Security Conference to urge EU countries to supply Ukraine with weapons, no matter how depleted their own stockpiles might be.
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US Spent 'Decades' Worth of Weapons Supplies’ on Proxy War in Ukraine - Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/us-spent-decades-worth-of-weapons-supplies-on-proxy-war-in-ukraine---senator-1116948837.html
February 24, 2024, 9:29 AM
US Republican Senator J.D. Vance has been a vociferous opponent of aid for the Kiev regime, warning at the Munich Security Conference that America’s defense industry doesn’t produce enough munitions for this. On the stalled Ukraine aid package in the Senate, Vance claimed that it would not "fundamentally change the reality on the battlefield.”
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Transnistria May Face Conflict Escalation Risk Amid Negotiation Process Stagnation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/transnistria-may-face-conflict-escalation-risk-amid-negotiation-process-stagnation-1116949248.html
February 24, 2024, 8:15 AM
TIRASPOL (Sputnik) - There is a risk of conflict escalation in Moldova's unrecognized breakaway region of Transnistria due to the stagnation of the negotiation process, the region's head, Vadim Krasnoselsky, told Sputnik.
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Dutch PM Has No Right to Sign 10-Year Security Agreement With Ukraine - Musk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/dutch-pm-has-no-right-to-sign-10-year-security-agreement-with-ukraine---musk-1116947986.html
February 24, 2024, 6:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US entrepreneur Elon Musk said outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte does not have the legal authority to sign a security treaty with Ukraine for ten years.
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Ukrainian Troops Driven Over 10 km Back After Liberation of Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/russian-defense-minister-inspects-center-group-of-troops-in-military-operation-area-1116947245.html
February 24, 2024, 5:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected the Center group of troops in Russia's special military operation area, the ministry said in a statement.
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Biden's Approval Rating Drops to 38%, Approaching Record Low - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/bidens-approval-rating-drops-to-38-approaching-record-low---poll-1116946695.html
February 24, 2024, 4:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden's approval rating has declined to 38%, one point away from his all-time low and significantly below the typical reelection benchmark, according to a Gallup poll released on Friday.
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US Senatorial Candidate: ‘Tremendous Favor’ For Trump in Michigan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/us-senatorial-candidate-tremendous-favor-for-trump-in-michigan-1116946505.html
February 24, 2024, 4:10 AM
Despite a concentrated campaign, including a campaign stop and visits by several campaign officials, US President Joe Biden continues to trail former President Donald Trump in Michigan, a state that he likely needs to prevail in to win the 2024 Presidential election.
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US Senator Says Lack of Ukraine Peace Efforts ‘All About the Money’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/us-senator-says-lack-of-ukraine-peace-efforts-all-about-the-money-1116946369.html
February 24, 2024, 2:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration’s lack of effort to negotiate a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine is rooted in financial interests, US Senator JD Vance said during an interview at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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Isolation Due to Ukraine, Gaza Conflicts Signals ‘End of US Hegemony'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240224/isolation-due-to-ukraine-gaza-conflicts-signal-end-of-us-hegemony-1116946156.html
February 24, 2024, 1:53 AM
On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held meetings with foreign ministers of several countries on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil, showcasing that Russia is not isolated from the world.
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US Officials Admit Use of Force Against Houthis Not Working – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/us-officials-admit-use-of-force-against-houthis-not-working--reports-1116945998.html
February 23, 2024, 11:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Biden administration officials are increasingly questioning the effectiveness of military methods in combating the Houthis, who continue their attempt to block the operations of Western commercial and navy ships in the Red Sea in response to the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict, CNN reported, citing US officials in the know.
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'Clown Show': UK's Failed Trident Missile Test Emblematic of Nation's 'Decline and Demise'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/clown-show-uks-failed-trident-missile-test-emblematic-of-nations-decline-and-demise-1116944955.html
February 23, 2024, 11:11 PM
On Wednesday, US media reported that the UK Royal Navy tested an unarmed Trident II missile in January, but the missile failed, falling just feet from the submarine it launched from. The failure was the latest in a string of embarrassing events for the Royal Navy.
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Schumer Says Zelensky Told Him Ukraine Will Lose to Russia Without US Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/schumer-says-zelensky-told-him-ukraine-will-lose-to-russia-without-us-aid-1116945095.html
February 23, 2024, 10:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday that Volodymyr Zelensky told him Ukraine would lose the conflict with Russia without US military assistance.
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Estonia Uncertain on Support for Dutch Prime Minister as Next NATO Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/estonia-uncertain-on-support-for-dutch-prime-minister-as-next-nato-chief---tallinn-1116944807.html
February 23, 2024, 9:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Estonia is still undecided on support for outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as next NATO secretary general, needing more time to make a carefully weighed decision, the Estonian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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How Can Foreigners Move to Russia?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/how-can-foreigners-move-to-russia-1116944015.html
February 23, 2024, 7:01 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin this week praised the efforts of government agencies that help foreigners who embrace Russian cultural values to relocate to his country.
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Is US Journalist Herridge Being Purged for Digging Into the Bidens' Cases?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/is-us-journalist-herridge-being-purged-for-digging-into-the-bidens-cases-1116943288.html
February 23, 2024, 6:23 PM
Investigative reporter Catherine Herridge, who dug into the Hunter Biden case, reportedly had her files, laptop and records, including information on privileged sources, seized by CBS after she was abruptly laid off by the company.
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Finnish Mercenary Reported Dead in Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/finnish-mercenary-reported-dead-in-ukrainian-conflict-1116942751.html
February 23, 2024, 5:31 PM
The latest death brings the total of mercenaries from Finland who have been killed so far in the Ukrainian conflict since February 2022 to at least three, according to publicly available data that emerged in the media.
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UNGA Meeting on Ukraine Solely to Promote Political Agenda - Russian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/unga-meeting-on-ukraine-solely-to-promote-political-agenda---russian-envoy-1116942839.html
February 23, 2024, 5:14 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Friday's meeting at the UN General Assembly on Ukraine is only a part of the Western political agenda and does not reflect reality, the Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
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Russian Air Defenses Down Ukrainian Jets, Helicopters, Patriot and Storm Shadow Missiles - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/russian-air-defenses-down-ukrainian-jets-helicopters-patriot-and-storm-shadow-missiles---mod-1116941509.html
February 23, 2024, 4:38 PM
The Ministry of Defense reported on the successes of Russian forces in the past week in the special military operation.
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Elon Musk Says Gmail Alternative Called XMail 'Coming'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/elon-musk-says-gmail-alternative-called-xmail-coming-1116942138.html
February 23, 2024, 4:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk revealed on his social media platform X that he will soon launch a new product called "XMail" as an alternative to the widely used Gmail service.
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Biden’s Reliance on Notecards Raises Concerns Among Democrat Donors – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/bidens-reliance-on-notecards-raises-concerns-among-democrat-donors--reports-1116941859.html
February 23, 2024, 4:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s reliance on notecards he uses for answers during closed-doors campaign events has caused growing concerns among his donors, Axios reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Aircraft, Tanks, Submersibles, Bikes and Even Horses: Is There Anything Putin Can’t Handle?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/aircraft-tanks-submersibles-bikes-and-even-horses-is-there-anything-putin-cant-handle---1116940978.html
February 23, 2024, 3:35 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent flight aboard a Tu-160M strategic supersonic bomber aircraft was far from the only instance of him taking charge of (or sometimes riding as a co-pilot in) various vehicles, planes or even submersibles.
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Why Russia's Tu-160M Strategic Bomber is Second to None For Nuclear Deterrence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/why-russias-tu-160m-strategic-bomber-is-second-to-none-for-nuclear-deterrence-1116940109.html
February 23, 2024, 3:28 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin took a flight on an upgraded Tu-160M strategic bomber-missile carrier on Thursday. What do military experts say about the warplane?
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Watch Russian Attack Helicopter Give Wake Up Call to Ukrainian Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/watch-russian-attack-helicopter-give-wake-up-call-to-ukrainian-targets-1116937714.html
February 23, 2024, 2:36 PM
Ukrainian Armed Forces operating in the Donetsk People’s Republic have suffered yet another setback after a surprise Russian airstrike.
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How Russia Could Respond to West's Potential Frozen Asset Seizure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/how-russia-could-respond-to-wests-potential-frozen-asset-seizure-1116939125.html
February 23, 2024, 2:11 PM
Moscow has repeatedly warned that any attempt to confiscate its frozen assets constitutes an expropriation of property and violates international law.
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Eastern Europe Questions Rutte NATO Candidacy Despite US Endorsement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/eastern-europe-questions-rutte-nato-candidacy-despite-us-endorsement-1116939773.html
February 23, 2024, 1:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eastern European countries are complaining that outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who could become NATO's new secretary general, has not contacted them to set out his position on Ukraine and Russia since he began seeking support for his candidacy, Politico reported on Friday, citing an Eastern European diplomat.
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Avdeyevka Residents Receive Russian Passports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/avdeyevka-residents-receive-russian-passports-1116938866.html
February 23, 2024, 1:19 PM
With each passing day, life returns to normal for the residents of liberated Avdeyevka. The once heavily shelled city is now restoring its civil services, starting with Russian citizenship documents being issued to local people.
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EU to Free Nearly $148Bln Blocked for Poland Next Week, Von der Leyen Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/eu-to-free-nearly-148bln-blocked-for-poland-next-week-von-der-leyen-says-1116937904.html
February 23, 2024, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Next week the European Union will free up to 137 billion euros ($148 billion) which have been blocked for Poland, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.
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Two Years of Anti-Russian Sanctions in Numbers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/two-years-of-anti-russian-sanctions-in-numbers-1116926607.html
February 23, 2024, 11:27 AM
The unprecedented sanction pressure against Russia initially sought to crumble its economy and destabilize the domestic political situation. However, over the course of the last two years, the Russian economy has proven itself to be much more resilient than the US and the EU had hoped for.
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Defender of the Fatherland Day: Russian Media Personalities Laud Heroism of Awarded Servicemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/1116937138.html
February 23, 2024, 11:05 AM
Dmitry Kiselev, Margarita Simonyan and Maria Zakharova pay tribute to Russian soldiers who have been granted the Hero of Russia medal for their valor in the special operation zone this February 23.
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China Accuses US of Containment Strategy Over Taiwan Arms Sales
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/china-accuses-us-of-containment-strategy-over-taiwan-arms-sales-1116937511.html
February 23, 2024, 10:59 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing calls on Washington to stop arming Taiwan and put an end to provocations by using the island to contain China, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang said on Friday.
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Remember the Heroes of Donbass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/remember-the-heroes-of-donbass--1116936695.html
February 23, 2024, 10:39 AM
Today is the Day of the Defenders of the Fatherland.
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Russia Says New EU Sanctions Illegal, Undermining International Legal Prerogatives of UNSC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/13th-eu-sanctions-package-against-russia-includes-194-individuals-entities---document-1116936880.html
February 23, 2024, 10:13 AM
MOSCOW, February 23 (Sputnik) - The new sanctions of the European Union are illegal and undermine the international legal prerogatives of the UN Security Council (UNSC), the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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EU Seeking $1.5Bln to Provide Ukraine With Artillery Shells Under Czech Plan - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/eu-seeking-15bln-to-provide-ukraine-with-artillery-shells-under-czech-plan---reports-1116935586.html
February 23, 2024, 9:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is seeking $1.5 billion in emergency funding to provide Ukraine with artillery shells from overseas under a procurement plan proposed by the Czech Republic, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing officials familiar with the discussions.
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Watch Russian Servicemen Dodge Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/watch-russian-servicemen-dodge-ukrainian-kamikaze-drone-in-special-op-zone-1116934407.html
February 23, 2024, 8:41 AM
Russian troops continue to advance in the special operation zone after liberating the town of Avdeyevka in the Donetsk region last week.
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CSTO Receives No Notices From Yerevan on Membership Suspension
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/csto-receives-no-notices-from-yerevan-on-membership-suspension-1116935206.html
February 23, 2024, 8:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Collective Security Treaty Organization’s (CSTO) Secretariat told Sputnik on Friday that it had not received any notices from Yerevan on the suspension of its CSTO membership.
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Why Does Polish Farmer Appeal to Putin During Protests Against Ukrainian Grain Imports?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/why-does-polish-farmer-appeal-to-putin-during-protests-against-ukrainian-grain-imports-1116932727.html
February 23, 2024, 8:15 AM
Polish farmers are deeply disappointed by the "deplorable" situation regarding the import of Ukrainian agricultural products to their country, Mateusz Piskorski, political observer and columnist for the Mysl Polska newspaper, told Sputnik.
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Slumbering Joe Overshadowed: Chinese Mock US 'Show of Force' in Western Pacific
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/slumbering-joe-overshadowed-chinese-mock-us-show-of-force-in-western-pacific-1116933848.html
February 23, 2024, 8:05 AM
With the US-backed Ukrainian military continuing to suffer heavy battlefield losses and the Pentagon bogged down in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Biden administration decided to flex its muscles in the Pacific to send a "strong signal" to China.
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Russia to Seek From Lithuania, EU Compliance With Kaliningrad Transit Obligations - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/russia-to-seek-from-lithuania-eu-compliance-with-kaliningrad-transit-obligations---moscow-1116934485.html
February 23, 2024, 7:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will seek from Lithuania and the European Union the fulfillment of political and legal obligations for uninterrupted passenger and cargo transit to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
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Poland Suggests Solving Farmers' Blockade of Ukraine's Border at EU Level
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/poland-suggests-solving-farmers-blockade-of-ukraines-border-at-eu-level-1116934148.html
February 23, 2024, 7:39 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The issue of blocking the Ukrainian border by protesting Polish farmers should be resolved at the level of the European Union, Polish President Andrzej Duda said on Thursday.
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Zelensky Claims He Has Enough Support to Win Presidential Election If Vote Held Now
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/zelensky-claims-he-has-enough-support-to-win-presidential-election-if-vote-held-now-1116933969.html
February 23, 2024, 7:27 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Fox News interview on Thursday that he has enough support to be reelected as president if a vote was held now.
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Houthis Notify Companies of Ban on Passage of US, UK, Israeli Ships Near Yemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/houthis-notify-companies-of-ban-on-passage-of-us-uk-israeli-ships-near-yemen-1116933164.html
February 23, 2024, 6:51 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, on Thursday issued a formal notification to shipping and insurance firms of its prohibition on the passage of Israeli-, United States- and United Kingdom-affiliated ships through sea routes near Yemen, a source in the movement's leadership told Sputnik.
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Beijing to Take Measures to Protect Chinese Companies From UK Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/beijing-to-take-measures-to-protect-chinese-companies-from-uk-sanctions-1116932893.html
February 23, 2024, 6:44 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will take necessary measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies against "unilateral" sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom over the Ukraine conflict, the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Friday.
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US Observes Significant Increase in Houthi Attacks on Ships in Past 48-72hrs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/us-observes-significant-increase-in-houthi-attacks-on-ships-in-past-48-72hrs--pentagon-1116931948.html
February 23, 2024, 4:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States have observed an increase in the number of attacks conducted by Yemen’s Houthis in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden over the last three days, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Thursday.
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Commander Bites-A-Lot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/commander-bites-a-lot-1116931441.html
February 23, 2024, 4:05 AM
US President Joe Biden’s Dog Commander has bitten Secret Service agents and other White House employees more than 24 times between October 2022 and June 2023, according to recently released Secret Service emails.
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Putin Congratulates Russians on Defender of Fatherland Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/putin-congratulates-russians-on-defender-of-fatherland-day-1116931597.html
February 23, 2024, 3:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday congratulated Russians and all those who served in the military on the Defender of Fatherland Day, celebrated in Russia on February 23, noting that this holiday has long become a popular holiday and is widely celebrated throughout the country.
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Greece's Public Debt Grows by Over $6.5Bln in One Year - Debt Management
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/greeces-public-debt-grows-by-over-65bln-in-one-year---debt-management-1116931038.html
February 23, 2024, 3:02 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greece's public debt, including domestic government guarantees, grew by over 6 billion euros ($6.5 billion) last year and reached 406.5 billion euros as of December 31, 2023, according to a quarterly bulletin by the country's Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA).
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Czech Republic to Contribute to EU Mission in Red Sea With 2 Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/czech-republic-to-contribute-to-eu-mission-in-red-sea-with-2-soldiers---army-1116930644.html
February 23, 2024, 2:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Czech armed forces said on Thursday it would send two military personnel to take part in the EU's naval mission to secure shipping in the Red Sea amid ongoing attacks by Yemen's Houthis on civilian vessels.
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Free Speech Online Was Promoted By the Pentagon, Until It Turned on Them
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/free-speech-online-was-promoted-by-the-pentagon-until-it-turned-on-them-1116930247.html
February 23, 2024, 1:56 AM
The US security state was the staunchest supporter of free speech online when it enabled them to foment discontent in countries they perceived as adversarial, but changed their tune when it turned against them and their allies, syndicated columnist and political cartoonist Ted Rall told Sputnik’s The Critical Hour on Wednesday.
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Lavrov Conveys Putin's Message During Meeting With Brazil's President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/russias-lavrov-conveys-putins-message-during-meeting-with-brazils-president-1116930434.html
February 23, 2024, 1:48 AM
RIO DE JANEIRO (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and conveyed a message of Russian President Vladimir Putin's willingness to work with Brazil on any issues.
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Russia to Support Foreign Companies Placed Under State Management
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/russia-to-support-foreign-companies-placed-under-state-management---finance-minister-1116929739.html
February 23, 2024, 1:04 AM
TSIVILSK (Sputnik) - Russia's Finance Ministry will address the issue of granting the right to state support to foreign companies that are placed under the management of the Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo), Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Thursday during a meeting convened by President Vladimir Putin.
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Space Nukes & Washing Machines: Western Media Prints 'Anything' to Paint Russia as Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240223/space-nukes--washing-machines-western-media-prints-anything-to-paint-russia-as-threat-1116928135.html
February 23, 2024, 12:08 AM
Last week, House Intelligence Committee Chair Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH) released a document with a cryptic warning that called on US President Joe Biden to declassify information on a “serious national security threat.” Within hours, the story spread like wildfire.
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UK's Boris Johnson Sabotaged Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal on US Orders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240222/uks-boris-johnson-sabotaged-russia-ukraine-peace-deal-on-us-orders-1116927933.html
February 22, 2024, 6:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Efforts to achieve a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine were thwarted by former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the behest of the United States, Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin said on Thursday.
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Netanyahu Vows to Restore Security of Israel's Northern Border by All Means Necessary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240222/netanyahu-vows-to-restore-security-of-israels-northern-border-by-all-means-necessary-1116927776.html
February 22, 2024, 6:37 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will restore security on its northern border, shared with Lebanon be it through the use of force or with political measures, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday.
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NASA Calls for Peaceful Space Cooperation Amid Rising Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240222/nasa-calls-for-peaceful-space-cooperation-amid-rising-tensions-1116927622.html
February 22, 2024, 6:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, commenting on allegations that Russia is developing space nuclear weapons, said on Thursday that the US hopes space cooperation with Moscow will continue.
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IMF Raises Concerns Over Western Plans to Seize Russian Assets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240222/imf-raises-concerns-over-western-plans-to-seize-russian-assets-1116927452.html
February 22, 2024, 6:06 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Thursday that Western plans to confiscate frozen Russian assets could threaten the international monetary system and carry other unanticipated risks.
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Pentagon's New Military Satellite Program Poses Threat to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240222/pentagons-new-military-satellite-program-poses-threat-to-russia-1116925932.html
February 22, 2024, 5:57 PM
Washington recently raised a great fuss over the alleged "Russian threat", citing, in particular, possible space-based nuclear deployments. Moscow shredded the speculations, suggesting that the US is using the rumors as a smokescreen for its own military programs.
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