US Nuclear Umbrella: What Prods Germany to Seek Alternative?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/us-nuclear-umbrella-what-prods-germany-to-seek-alternative-1117076620.html
March 1, 2024, 3:25 PM
Building an independent nuclear defense system for the EU will almost certainly be a hard nut to crack, Mikael Valtersson, a former officer of the Swedish Armed Forces, told Sputnik.
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Many World Youth Festival Participants Face Pressure in Their Countries - Russian Agency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/many-world-youth-festival-participants-face-pressure-in-their-countries---russian-agency-1117076347.html
March 1, 2024, 2:23 PM
SIRIUS, Krasnodar Territory (Sputnik) - Many foreigners who have come to Russia to take part in the World Youth Festival faced pressure in their countries, but were not discouraged by it, Ksenia Razuvaeva, the head of the Russian Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh), said on Friday.
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UK Privately Pushing Germany to Send Ukraine Missiles Capable of Reaching Russia - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/uk-privately-pushing-germany-to-send-ukraine-missiles-capable-of-reaching-russia---reports-1117076129.html
March 1, 2024, 2:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK government is privately pushing Germany to supply Ukraine with the long-range Taurus missiles, which are capable of striking deep into Russian territory, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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US Army Chief of Staff Advises Against Underestimating Russia's Defense Capacity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/us-army-chief-of-staff-advises-against-underestimating-russias-defense-capacity-1117075389.html
March 1, 2024, 2:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George has acknowledged Russia's successes in bolstering its defense industry and advancing on the battlefield over the past two years despite the heavy pressure from sanctions, saying that Russia should not be underestimated.
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US, UK, French Military Officers Present in Ukraine - Russian FM Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/us-uk-french-military-officers-present-in-ukraine---russian-fm-lavrov-1117075498.html
March 1, 2024, 2:00 PM
ANTALYA, Turkiye (Sputnik) - The military officers of the United States, United Kingdom and France are present in Ukraine, not just mercenaries from those countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
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France Will Not Send Troops to Ukraine - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/france-will-not-send-troops-to-ukraine-to-conduct-military-operations---foreign-minister-1117074855.html
March 1, 2024, 1:41 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron earlier proclaimed that he refused to rule out sending EU troops to Ukraine – a move that met harsh backlash from some European politicians.
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Russia Test-Launches Yars Intercontinental Missile From Plesetsk - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russia-test-launches-yars-intercontinental-missile-from-plesetsk---mod-1117074684.html
March 1, 2024, 1:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has conduced a combat training launch of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile form the Plesetsk cosmodrome to confirm it's characteristics, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
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Watch Russian Su-34 Combat Aircraft Bomb Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/watch-russian-su-34-combat-aircraft-bomb-ukrainian-positions-1117071941.html
March 1, 2024, 1:22 PM
Reeling from their recent defeat in Avdeyevka, Ukrainian forces continue to be pummeled by Russian artillery and airstrikes.
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Lavrov Speaks at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/lavrov-speaks-at-antalya-diplomacy-forum--1117072250.html
March 1, 2024, 1:18 PM
Russia’s top diplomat is in Antalya at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan.
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UK's Rwanda Deportation Scheme May Cost London $2.3Mln Per Migrant - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/uks-rwanda-deportation-scheme-may-cost-london-23mln-per-migrant---reports-1117074341.html
March 1, 2024, 1:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom's plan to relocate illegal migrants to Rwanda may cost its taxpayers 1.8 million pounds ($2.3 million) per deportation, or over 500 million pounds by 2030, British media estimated using new fresh investigation by the UK National Audit Office (NAO) into the true costs of the government's controversial scheme.
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Russia Liberates Three Villages Near Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russia-liberates-three-villages-near-avdeyevka-1117073937.html
March 1, 2024, 12:52 PM
Troops also repelled 48 attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in which Kiev's losses amounted to more than 2,600 soldiers and 23 tanks, including US-made Abrams, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
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EU Regrets Latest Execution in Texas, Urges Abolition of Death Penalty in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/eu-regrets-latest-execution-in-texas-urges-abolition-of-death-penalty-in-us-1117073595.html
March 1, 2024, 12:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union said on Friday that it deeply regretted the latest execution in the US state of Texas and a botched attempt in Idaho as it reiterated calls for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States.
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Russian Economy Expected to Grow Above 2% in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russian-economy-expected-to-grow-above-2-in-2024-1117073422.html
March 1, 2024, 11:54 AM
ABU DHABI (Sputnik) - The Russian Economic Development Ministry expects the national economy to grow at a rate above 2% in 2024, Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said Friday.
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Leaked Audio: German Top Brass Said to Implicate Brits in Plot Targeting Crimean Bridge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/audio-revelation-german-brass-fingers-brits-in-ukraine-readying-storm-shadow-hit-on-crimean-bridge-1117072494.html
March 1, 2024, 11:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The text of a recording of what is purported to be a February discussion among senior German brass, alleges that UK military experts were in Ukraine to help Kiev ready attacks on Russia with Storm Shadow missile.
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Moldova's Gagauzia Autonomous Region Seeks Stronger Russian Support and Ties - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/moldovas-gagauzia-autonomous-region-seeks-stronger-russian-support-and-ties---governor-1117071837.html
March 1, 2024, 10:43 AM
Moldova's autonomous Gagauzia region wants to develop relations with Russia and enjoy Russian support, the region’s head Yevgenia Gutsul said on Friday during a meeting with Russian upper house speaker Valentina Matvienko in Moscow.
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World Youth Festival 2024 Kicks Off in Russia on Friday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/world-youth-festival-2024-kicks-off-in-russia-on-friday-1117071685.html
March 1, 2024, 10:11 AM
SIRIUS, Krasnodar Territory (Sputnik) - The World Youth Festival 2024 will kick off in Russia's Sirius Federal Territory on Friday.
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Russia Must Press Bundestag to Look Into Alleged German Plot to Strike Crimean Bridge - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russia-has-to-call-for-bundestag-probe-into-alleged-german-plot-to-strike-crimean-bridge---official-1117071549.html
March 1, 2024, 10:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is necessary to send a demand for an investigation to Bundestag, the German parliament, after information about a recording of German officers discussing an attack on the Crimean Bridge, Russian lower house speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Friday.
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Watch Russia’s Su-25s Wipe Out Ukrainian Stronghold in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/watch-russias-su-25s-wipe-out-ukrainian-stronghold-in-special-op-zone-1117070490.html
March 1, 2024, 9:43 AM
The Russian Aerospace Forces Su-25 is a versatile attack aircraft designed to provide air support to ground forces by engaging targets such as tanks and other armored vehicles, as well as fortifications.
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Watch Russian Sharpshooter Snuff Out Ukrainian Servicemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/watch-russian-sharpshooter-snuff-out-ukrainian-servicemen-1117069650.html
March 1, 2024, 9:34 AM
Snipers are essential assets in the special op, tasked with eliminating high-profile targets such as enemy officers and highly skilled specialists. In certain situations, these elite troops may also be called upon to track and eliminate ordinary enemy soldiers.
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Macron’s Idea to Send NATO Troops to Ukraine ‘Made Him Look Very Foolish’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/macrons-idea-to-send-nato-troops-to-ukraine-made-him-look-very-foolish--1117069472.html
March 1, 2024, 7:51 AM
The provision of Western aid to the Kiev regime has further exacerbated the current rift between Macron and Scholz, Dr. Gregor Spitzen, German political analyst and independent journalist, told Sputnik.
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Japan Urges Israel to Obey Int'l Law After Deadly Gaza Aid Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/japan-urges-israel-to-obey-intl-law-after-deadly-gaza-aid-incident-1117070210.html
March 1, 2024, 7:16 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government continues to support Israel's right to self-defense but also insists that Israel must exercise this right in full compliance with international humanitarian law, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said on Friday in the wake of a deadly shooting at Palestinian aid seekers in the Gaza Strip.
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Colombia Suspends Arms Purchases From Israel After Gaza Aid Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/colombia-suspends-arms-purchases-from-israel-after-gaza-aid-incident-1117067139.html
March 1, 2024, 5:06 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Thursday that Bogota suspends all arms purchases from Israel against the background of the deadly incident during an aid delivery to Gaza City.
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Russian GDP Growth Dynamics in 2014-2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russian-gdp-growth-dynamics-in-2014-2023-1117066966.html
March 1, 2024, 4:41 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin noted in his address to the Federal Assembly 2024 that in 2023 Russia's economy was growing at a rate higher than the global economy, outperforming not only the leading countries of the EU, but also all the G7 states.
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'No One in Europe' Planning to Send Troops to Ukraine - Czech Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/no-one-in-europe-planning-to-send-troops-to-ukraine---czech-republics-prime-minister-1117066248.html
March 1, 2024, 4:34 AM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Thursday stated that none of the European countries are currently considering deploying their troops to Ukraine.
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Race to the Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/race-to-the-border-1117065729.html
March 1, 2024, 4:10 AM
The US president and his predecessor were separated by 300 miles, but the appearances were still fraught with tension as the two aimed their political attacks against each-other.
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Russia Ready to Hand Over to Ukraine Bodies of Those Died in Il-76 Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russia-ready-to-hand-over-to-ukraine-bodies-of-those-killed-in-il-76-crash---moskalkova-1117066083.html
March 1, 2024, 4:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova has told Sputnik that Russia is ready to hand over to Ukraine the bodies of those killed in the crash of the Russian cargo plane Il-76 in the Belgorod Region.
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US Weapon Systems Costing More Than Legal Permitted Spending Levels to Run - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/us-weapon-systems-costing-more-than-legal-permitted-spending-levels-to-run---report-1117065941.html
March 1, 2024, 3:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US armed services are spending more money than they are permitted to do by law in their efforts to maintain and continue to operate many weapons systems, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned in a report.
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Indicators and Forecasts of World GDP of G7 and BRICS +
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/indicators-and-forecasts-of-world-gdp-of-g7-and-brics--1117065594.html
March 1, 2024, 3:36 AM
The share of BRICS in the global economy at purchasing power parity will increase to 36.6% by 2028, while the G7's share will drop to 27.8%, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his 2024 address to the Federal Assembly.
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$3 Billion Experiment Involving US Tunnels May Help Unravel Questions About the Universe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/3-billion-experiment-involving-us-tunnels-may-help-unravel-questions-about-the-universe-1117064611.html
March 1, 2024, 1:54 AM
Not to be confused with Frank Herbert’s science fiction franchise, DUNE is an international experiment for studying neutrinos, which may help unravel the secrets of the universe.
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Aaron Bushnell Protest Part of ‘Hidden History’ of Anti-War Veterans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/aaron-bushnell-protest-part-of-hidden-history-of-anti-war-veterans-1117064444.html
March 1, 2024, 1:23 AM
Last week, US Air Force active duty member Aaron Bushnell self-immolated in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. to protest what he called Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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Russia's Lavrov Arrives in Turkiye to Participate in Antalya Diplomacy Forum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240301/russias-lavrov-arrives-in-turkiye-to-participate-in-antalya-diplomacy-forum-1117064138.html
March 1, 2024, 12:20 AM
ANTALYA (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in the Turkish city of Antalya to take part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, taking place from March 1-3, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday.
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US Doing Everything to Reverse ‘Inevitable’ Economic Decline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/us-doing-everything-to-reverse-inevitable-economic-decline-1117062888.html
February 29, 2024, 11:31 PM
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed his country’s parliament in his annual address. He summarized Russia’s achievements over the past year, noted the overwhelming domestic support for the special military operation, and warned that Western countries, blinded by Russophobia, want to drag Russia into an arms race.
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US Sees No Sign Russia Preparing to Use Nuclear Weapons - State Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/us-sees-no-sign-russia-preparing-to-use-nuclear-weapons---state-dept-1117063290.html
February 29, 2024, 11:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States does not currently have any sign that Russia is planning to use nuclear weapons but will continue to monitor the situation carefully, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Thursday.
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Germany Mulls Re-Obtaining Nuclear Arms, Names Trump Among Reasons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/germany-mulls-re-obtaining-nuclear-arms-names-trump-among-reasons-1117063031.html
February 29, 2024, 10:55 PM
Germany gave up their nuclear weapons nearly three and a half decades ago. But a recent comment from former President Donald Trump has made them nervous, and prompted them to reconsider their position.
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Ukraine and Moldova Poised to Ramp Up Pressure on Transnistria to Trigger Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/ukraine-and-moldova-poised-to-ramp-up-pressure-on-transnistria-to-trigger-crisis-1117061939.html
February 29, 2024, 7:07 PM
Lawmakers in the breakaway region of Transnistria implored Russia to help the region over the economic pressure exerted by Moldova this week.
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US Refuses to Discuss 'Nuclear Arms in Outer Space' Despite Russia's Dialogue Efforts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/us-refuses-to-discuss-nuclear-arms-in-outer-space-despite-russias-dialogue-efforts-1117061051.html
February 29, 2024, 6:49 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual address to Russia’s parliament on February 29, offering his assessment of issues related to the country’s foreign and domestic policies.
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Global Economic Prospects: A Layout
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/global-economic-prospects-a-layout-1117059268.html
February 29, 2024, 6:16 PM
The International Monetary Fund has released its updated World Economic Outlook, which projects global economic forecasts for the next two years.
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US Defense Secretary Austin Says NATO Will be in Fight With Russia if Ukraine Falls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/us-defense-secretary-austin-says-nato-will-be-in-fight-with-russia-if-ukraine-falls-1117061184.html
February 29, 2024, 5:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Thursday that he “really believes” that if Ukraine loses in the ongoing conflict, NATO will have to fight Russia next.
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Russia's Rapid Growth Shows Immunity to West's Cold War Tricks That Sapped USSR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/russias-rapid-growth-shows-immunity-to-wests-cold-war-tricks-that-sapped-ussr-1117059915.html
February 29, 2024, 5:16 PM
President Vladimir Putin outlined his vision for Russia's future development and emphasized its growth potential together with BRICS during his State of the Nation speech on Thursday. He stressed that a lasting world order is impossible without a strong Russia.
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Almost 80% of Americans Say Negotiating Permanent Ceasefire in Ukraine Important - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/almost-80-of-americans-say-negotiating-permanent-ceasefire-in-ukraine-important---poll-1117059533.html
February 29, 2024, 4:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Almost 80% of Americans believe that negotiating a permanent ceasefire in Ukraine is important, a new poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed on Thursday.
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Watch Russian Drones Hammer Ukrainian Tanks and Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/watch-russian-drones-hammer-ukrainian-tanks-and-artillery-1117056908.html
February 29, 2024, 3:26 PM
Drones are the supreme tool of modern warfare that have proved their effectiveness in the special op. However, to become even more deadly, they should work in pairs – reconnaissance drones locate a target while kamikaze drones obliterate it.
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Watch Full Video of Putin's State of the Nation Address to Russia's Parliament
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/watch-full-video-of-putins-state-of-the-nation-address-to-russias-parliament-1117055399.html
February 29, 2024, 2:23 PM
Each year, the president addresses Russia's parliament, summarizing the past year's achievements while setting new goals. In Putin's 2024 speech, he emphasized the significance of the special operation, global security, and Russia's socio-economic growth, focusing on demographics and technological independence.
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Sarmat, Kinzhal, Zircon: Which Top-Notch Missiles Did Putin Mention in Parliamentary Address?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/sarmat-kinzhal-zircon-which-top-notch-missiles-did-putin-mention-in-parliamentary-address-1117055600.html
February 29, 2024, 2:11 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his State of the Nation Address to the Russian Federal Assembly (parliament) on Thursday, touching upon several pressing domestic and internal issues, including the special military op and the nation's cutting-edge weapons.
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DC Think Tank: West Seeks to Seize Russia's Assets to Prolong Ukraine Conflict Indefinitely
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/dc-think-tank-west-seeks-to-seize-russias-assets-to-prolong-ukraine-conflict-indefinitely-1117056530.html
February 29, 2024, 1:39 PM
Any seizure will undermine what global faith is left in the US-led and Western-centric financial system, a US think tank warns.
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Japan's Industrial Production Slumps Amid Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/japans-industrial-production-slumps-amid-recession-1117055467.html
February 29, 2024, 1:11 PM
The decline in the Asian economic giant's industrial output may reportedly lead to its GDP shrinking further.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 600 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/ukraine-loses-up-to-600-soldiers-near-donetsk-in-past-day---mod-1117056126.html
February 29, 2024, 1:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 600 soldiers in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
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Big Tech Giants Unwilling to Cooperate With UK Media Censorship Committee
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/big-tech-giants-unwilling-to-cooperate-with-uk-media-censorship-committee-1117053039.html
February 29, 2024, 11:47 AM
The Defense and Security Media Advisory Committee is tasked with overseeing voluntary codes between UK government departments that have responsibility for national security and the media.
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BRICS Share in Global Economy Per Purchasing Power Parity to Rise to 36.6% by 2028 - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/brics-share-in-global-economy-at-purchasing-power-parity-to-rise-to-366-by-2028---putin-1117054695.html
February 29, 2024, 10:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of BRICS in the global economy at purchasing power parity will increase to 36.6% by 2028, while the G7's share will drop to 27.8%, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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Russia's Strategic Nuclear Forces in State of Full Readiness - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/russias-strategic-nuclear-forces-in-state-of-full-readiness---putin-1117054581.html
February 29, 2024, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's strategic nuclear forces are in a state of full readiness, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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Watch Russia Liberate Town of Lastochkino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/russia-liberates-watch-town-of-lastochkino-1117052587.html
February 29, 2024, 10:01 AM
The settlement is located near the key DPR city of Avdeyevka. It was liberated several days ago and now the Russian flag is proudly flying in the wind, as troops press forward.
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Putin Delivers His Annual Address to Russia's Parliament
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/putin-delivers-his-annual-address-to-russias-parliament-1117051101.html
February 29, 2024, 9:01 AM
The president's speech will set the country's development goals for the next six years and summarize the results of the 2018-2024 election cycle.
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Soyuz-2.1b Rocket With Weather Satellite Launched From Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/soyuz-21b-rocket-with-weather-satellite-launched-from-vostochny-cosmodrome-1117053278.html
February 29, 2024, 7:19 AM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Sputnik) - A Soyuz-2.1b rocket with a Fregat upper stage carrying the Meteor-M hydrometeorological satellite, 17 Russian and one Iranian small satellites took off during the first launch from the Vostochny cosmodrome in 2024, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday.
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Wildfires in Texas Grow to One of Largest in the US State’s History
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/wildfires-in-texas-grow-to-one-of-largest-in-the-us-states-history-1117049447.html
February 29, 2024, 5:09 AM
The blaze has become the second largest in Texas' history and is projected to grow as just 3% of its flames have been contained.
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Boiling Water May Help Remove 90% of Microplastics - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/boiling-water-may-help-remove-90-of-microplastics---study--1117047283.html
February 29, 2024, 5:03 AM
According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), plastic is the most prevalent type of marine debris found in our oceans.
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Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier Began Melting Earlier Than Previously Thought - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/antarcticas-doomsday-glacier-began-melting-earlier-than-previously-thought---study-1117050052.html
February 29, 2024, 4:56 AM
Being roughly the size of the US state of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is the widest on Earth.
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Russia Reveals Ties With Germany, France at Unprecedented Low
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/relations-with-germany--france-at-unprecedented-low--russian-foreign-ministry-1117050284.html
February 29, 2024, 4:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The signing of a security agreement between Paris, Berlin, and Kiev does not affect relations with Russia, which are at rock bottom, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
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Today Ukraine, Tomorrow Taiwan: Western Neocons Look East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/today-ukraine-tomorrow-taiwan-western-neocons-look-east-1117050517.html
February 29, 2024, 4:25 AM
The US empire is constantly aware of the signals it sends to the world as it gears up for war with China, argues one peace activist.
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US Judge Orders Trump Be Removed From Republican Primary Ballot on March 19 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/us-judge-orders-trump-be-removed-from-republican-primary-ballot-on-march-19---reports-1117050403.html
February 29, 2024, 4:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US judge ordered the removal of former President Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot in the state of Illinois, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.
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‘Many Chances for Human Error’: Embarrassing Boeing Report Reveals Lack of Safety and Mistrust
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/many-chances-for-human-error-embarrassing-boeing-report-reveals-lack-of-safety-and-mistrust--1117045147.html
February 29, 2024, 3:29 AM
In response to the report, Boeing said that they have “taken steps to foster a safety culture that empowers and encourages all employees to share their voice” but added that there is “more work to do”.
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Russian Energy Exports to China, India Key to Thwarting US Sanctions - Ex-IMF Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/russian-energy-exports-to-china-india-key-to-thwarting-us-sanctions---ex-imf-official-1117048506.html
February 29, 2024, 3:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US sanctions on Russia have not had the desired consequences of slowing Moscow's economy due to the continued flow of Russian energy exports, former member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board Hossein Askari told Sputnik.
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Russia's Soyuz-2.1b Cleared for First Launch From Vostochny Spaceport in 2024 - Roscosmos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/russias-soyuz-21b-cleared-for-first-launch-from-vostochny-spaceport-in-2024---roscosmos-1117049138.html
February 29, 2024, 2:22 AM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Sputnik) - A Russian state commission has cleared a Soyuz-2.1b rocket carrying the Meteor-M No.2-4 weather satellite, 17 small Russian space probes and an Iranian satellite for refueling and launch, a spokesperson for Russian state space corporation Roscosmos told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Towards Financial Independence: BRICS Eyes Settlements in National Currencies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/towards-financial-independence-brics-eyes-settlements-in-national-currencies-1117047646.html
February 29, 2024, 2:01 AM
SAO PAULO, Brazil (Sputnik) - Most countries at a meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors supported the departure from the dollar, agreeing that settlements in national currencies are what the countries in the bloc need, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov told Sputnik.
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Explosive Truth of US’ Nord Stream Sabotage Could ‘Destroy’ NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240229/explosive-truth-of-us-nord-stream-sabotage-could-destroy-nato-1117047722.html
February 29, 2024, 1:41 AM
NATO has always allowed the United States to control Europe’s military policy. Now it’s dictating its energy policy, too.
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US Supreme Court to Hear Trump Immunity Case on Week of April 22
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/us-supreme-court-to-hear-trump-immunity-case-on-week-of-april-22-1117045766.html
February 28, 2024, 11:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Supreme Court said it will consider former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims in the 2020 election interference case and has scheduled to hear oral arguments in the week of April 22.
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Is the West Admitting Defeat in Ukraine with the CIA’s ‘Limited Hangout?’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/is-the-west-admitting-defeat-in-ukraine-with-the-cias-limited-hangout-1117045322.html
February 28, 2024, 11:26 PM
Journalist Nebojsa Malic speculated about the reasons for the US intelligence agency’s controlled release of information in The New York Times this week.
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US Lawmakers Agree on Short-Term Funding Measure, Plans to Pass Spending Bills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/us-lawmakers-agree-on-short-term-funding-measure-plans-to-pass-spending-bills-1117045879.html
February 28, 2024, 11:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US lawmakers reached a deal to temporarily fund the federal government with a continuing resolution to allow more time to pass appropriations bills and avert a government shutdown, congressional leaders said in a joint statement.
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US to Explain Vetoing Gaza Resolution During UN Meeting on March 4 - Spokesperson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/us-to-explain-vetoing-gaza-resolution-during-un-meeting-on-march-4---spokesperson-1117044928.html
February 28, 2024, 9:27 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States will have to explain during an upcoming meeting on March 4 the reason for casting a veto on a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, General Assembly presidential spokesperson Monica Grayley said on Wednesday.
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EU-Created Fund Interfering in Georgia's Elections - Parliament Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/eu-created-fund-interfering-in-georgias-elections---parliament-speaker-1117044599.html
February 28, 2024, 7:44 PM
TBILISI (Sputnik) - The EU-established European Endowment for Democracy (EED) fund is interfering in the parliamentary elections to come in Georgia by financing various political parties, Georgian parliamentary speaker Shalva Papuashvili said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine 'Fiasco' Likely Driving West to Seek Victory Against Houthis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/ukraine-fiasco-likely-driving-west-to-seek-victory-against-houthis-1117043762.html
February 28, 2024, 7:02 PM
Efforts of the US-led coalition to thwart Houthi attacks on Israeli-linked shipping in the Gulf of Aden have been recently backed by Germany which deployed one of its warships, frigate Hessen, to aid Washington’s effort.
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Scholz Reiterates That German Soldiers Will Not Be Sent to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/scholz-reiterates-that-german-soldiers-will-not-be-sent-to-ukraine-1117043586.html
February 28, 2024, 6:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO will not become a party to the conflict in Ukraine, and German military personnel will not be sent to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.
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Poland to Push for Tighter Limits on Ukrainian Food Exports to EU - Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/poland-to-push-for-tighter-limits-on-ukrainian-food-exports-to-eu---prime-minister-1117043244.html
February 28, 2024, 6:22 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland will keep pushing for tighter limits on Ukrainian food imported into the European Union without duties in order to safeguard farmers' livelihoods, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday.
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Ex-Pentagon Analyst: US Army Restructuring to Potentially Take on Russia and China is 'Crazy'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/ex-pentagon-analyst-us-army-restructuring-to-potentially-take-on-russia-and-china-is-crazy-1117042341.html
February 28, 2024, 6:21 PM
The US Army is cutting its force by 24,000 and restructuring to be capable of fighting the next major wars as it struggles to recruit new troops, according to a new service document titled "Army Force Structure Transformation." What's behind the overhaul?
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Russia's Agricultural Exports in Numbers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/russias-agricultural-exports-in-numbers-1117042014.html
February 28, 2024, 5:40 PM
Despite unprecedented and concerted Western sanctions targeted at practically every Russian industry, the country's economy has not only withstood the pressure but reached new levels against all odds. This, perhaps, is best illustrated by the country's agricultural sector.
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Putin’s 2024 State of the Nation Address: What We Can Expect
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/putins-2024-state-of-the-nation-address-what-we-can-expect-1117039559.html
February 28, 2024, 5:00 PM
The ongoing Russian special military operation and Moscow’s economic response to Western sanctions are expected to be among the main topics Putin will single out during the upcoming address.
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How NATO Has Enhanced Its Presence in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/how-nato-has-enhanced-its-presence-in-ukraine-1117040336.html
February 28, 2024, 4:01 PM
NATO Special Forces have been operating in Ukraine, but the West just does not officially acknowledge it, a senior European defense official told the Financial Times.
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Sneak Peak Into World Youth Festival 2024's Final Preparations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/sneak-peak-into-world-youth-festival-2024s-final-preparations-1117036946.html
February 28, 2024, 3:20 PM
The World Youth Festival (WYF) will be held on March 1-7 with tens of thousands of international guests in attendance. The event takes place in the Sirius federal territory, located in the Imereti Lowlands on the coast of the Black Sea.
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China Vows ‘Necessary Measures’ in Response to Western Sanctions Targeting Chinese Firms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/china-vows-necessary-measures-in-response-to-western-sanctions-targeting-chinese-firms-1117039261.html
February 28, 2024, 2:02 PM
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) vowed on Monday in separate statements to take the "necessary measures" to firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, in response to some Western countries' latest sanctions against Chinese companies for alleged involvement with Russia.
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US Nuclear Weapons Plant Suspends Operations Over Wildfire Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/us-nuclear-weapons-plant-suspends-operations-over-wildfire-threat-1117038234.html
February 28, 2024, 2:00 PM
Originally established in 1942 as an ordnance facility, the Pantex plant is currently the lone facility for nuclear weapon assembly and dismantling in the United States.
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Why Were Russia's Yars Nukes Spotted in Moscow's Suburbs?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/why-were-russias-yars-nukes-spotted-in-moscows-suburbs-1117030649.html
February 28, 2024, 1:44 PM
The Yars missile is a solid-fuel weapon that measures 17.8 meters in length and is capable of being launched from a mobile platform, making this ICBM a formidable weapon.
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Xposure-2024: UAE’s International Photo Festival Displays Andrei Stenin Contest Images
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/xposure-2024-uaes-international-photo-festival-displays-andrei-stenin-contest-images-1117037827.html
February 28, 2024, 1:19 PM
Winners of the 2023 International Andrei Stenin Press Photo Contest made a tour stop in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Transnistria Seeks Russia’s Help in Wake of Economic Blockade by Moldova
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/transnistria-asks-russia-for-help-in-wake-of-economic-blockade-by-moldova--declaration--1117038129.html
February 28, 2024, 12:32 PM
Predominantly Russian-speaking Transnistria, 60 percent of whose ethnic population are Russians and Ukrainians, declared its independence from Moldova during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 230 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/ukraine-loses-up-to-230-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1117037432.html
February 28, 2024, 12:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 230 soldiers both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Abrams Destroyer: All You Need to Know About Russia’s Piranya Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/abrams-destroyer-all-you-need-to-know-about-russias-piranya-drone-1117034935.html
February 28, 2024, 12:14 PM
More than 4,000 Piranya drones have been delivered to the special military operation zone since the unveiling of this unmanned aerial vehicle in March 2023.
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Russian Forces Take Control Over Petrovskoye in Avdeyevka Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/russian-forces-take-control-over-petrovskoye-in-avdeyevka-direction-1117037131.html
February 28, 2024, 12:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) The Russian armed forces have taken control over the Petrovskoye village in the Avdeyevka, direction, the Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Rocky Road to Dedollarization: Sergei Glazyev Interview
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/rocky-road-to-dedollarization-sergei-glazyev-interview--1117034183.html
February 28, 2024, 11:16 AM
Very few people in Russia and across the Global South are as qualified as Sergei Glazyev, an academic with a prominent role within the Eurasia Economic Union (EAEU), to speak about the drive, the challenges and the pitfalls in the road towards de-dollarization.
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GOP Senators Make U-Turn as They Urge ‘Negotiated Settlement’ of Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/gop-senators-make-u-turn-as-they-urge-negotiated-settlement-of-ukraine-conflict-1117032587.html
February 28, 2024, 8:59 AM
Republican senators were previously unwilling to discuss a scenario of Kiev-Moscow talks to end the conflict, which the Kremlin says may be further fueled by the West’s efforts to go ahead with its Ukraine aid.
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No More Ukraine Aid Until Wall Built on Entire US Southern Border - US Senate Candidate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/no-more-ukraine-aid-until-wall-built-on-entire-us-southern-border---us-senate-candidate-1117033066.html
February 28, 2024, 7:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican candidate for US Senate John Rust told Sputnik that the United States should not fund more aid for Ukraine until it has built a wall on the entire US southern border in order to address the years-long border crisis.
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Japan Begins 4th Release of Treated Fukushima Water
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/japan-starts-4th-round-of-treated-water-release-from-fukushima-npp-1117032951.html
February 28, 2024, 6:59 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan on Wednesday started releasing a new batch of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in a fourth cycle that is scheduled to run through March 16, according to data from the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).
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China Warns Taiwan US-Sponsored Pursuit of Separation Rife With Military Risks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/china-warns-taiwans-us-supported-pursuit-of-separation-fraught-with-military-danger-1117032810.html
February 28, 2024, 6:46 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese administration's attempts to achieve independence with the help of the United States and new weapons will create military danger in the Taiwan Strait, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese State Council, said on Wednesday.
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World War III Watch: US Army Restructuring to Focus on ‘Large-Scale Combat’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/world-war-iii-watch-us-army-restructuring-to-focus-on-large-scale-combat-1117030444.html
February 28, 2024, 5:36 AM
A restructuring of the armed forces branch, which includes a renewed focus on the Pacific region, hints at where the United States plans to bring war in the years to come.
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Out of Touch, Much?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/out-of-touch-much-1117026617.html
February 28, 2024, 5:28 AM
The French president did not rule out sending ground troops to Ukraine, an idea that has been overwhelmingly dismissed by other NATO allies. Just a couple days prior, Macron told farmers who are protesting in France to “calm down”, adding that their protests were “counterproductive”.
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Mainstream Media Ignores Facts: Russia Has Already Won This War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/mainstream-media-ignores-facts-russia-has-already-won-this-war-1117028979.html
February 28, 2024, 4:39 AM
According to White House National Security Communications adviser John Kirby, Ukraine is now destined to lose additional territories in the coming months due to a lack of military support from the US.
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‘Time is Running Out’ - Big Four Leave Oval Office Without Plan to Avert Shutdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/time-is-running-out---big-four-leave-oval-office-without-plan-to-avert-shutdown-1117024667.html
February 28, 2024, 4:23 AM
According to one report, those meeting in the Oval Office with the US president “ganged up” on the house speaker to allow more money for Ukraine, with Biden telling him that history would “judge him harshly” if he did not act on the issue. Meanwhile, Johnson said his first priority is securing the US-Mexico border.
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US Army National Guard Grounds All Helicopters After Deadly Crash in Mississippi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/us-army-national-guard-grounds-all-helicopters-after-deadly-crash-in-mississippi-1117028895.html
February 28, 2024, 4:09 AM
The helicopter crash is the second in the US Army’s National Guard in less than two weeks.
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‘It Never Sinks In’: NATO Threatens Russia Despite Military Catastrophe Across the Globe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/it-never-sinks-in-nato-threatens-russia-despite-military-catastrophe-across-the-globe-1117028591.html
February 28, 2024, 3:38 AM
Security analyst Mark Sleboda predicts that NATO leaders, having provided themselves with no offramp amidst growing tensions with Russia, will eventually send troops to assist Kiev.
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‘We Have Become Our Own Enemy’: Polish Farmers’ Remarkable Protest Against Europe’s Self-Destruction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/we-have-become-our-own-enemy-polish-farmers-remarkable-protest-against-europes-self-destruction-1117028033.html
February 28, 2024, 3:13 AM
Out of touch European leaders are destroying citizens’ quality of life as well as their own political legitimacy, claims one expert.
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US B-52 Bomber Conducts Emergency Landing Due to Single-Engine Fire - Air Force
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/us-b-52-bomber-conducts-emergency-landing-due-to-single-engine-fire---air-force-1117027899.html
February 28, 2024, 2:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US B-52 bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons had to conduct an emergency landing in the state of North Dakota due to a single-engine fire, a Minot Air Force Base spokesperson said in a statement to Sputnik.
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Europe's Defense Official Says 'There Are Western Special Forces in Ukraine' - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/europes-defense-official-says-there-are-western-special-forces-in-ukraine---reports-1117027552.html
February 28, 2024, 2:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Remarks of French President Emmanuel Macron on a possible deployment of Western troops to Ukraine were aimed at creating deterrence and ambiguity toward Russia, and "everyone knows" that Western special forces are in Ukraine, an unnamed senior European defense official told Financial Times on Tuesday.
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Biden Needs Legal Authority From Congress to Act on Russian Assets - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/biden-needs-legal-authority-from-congress-to-act-on-russian-assets---white-house-1117027017.html
February 28, 2024, 1:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden requires legal authority from Congress to take action on frozen Russian assets, White House National Security Communications adviser John Kirby said on Tuesday.
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Russia Ready to Provide Comprehensive Support to Latin American Friends - Russian Security Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240228/russia-ready-to-provide-comprehensive-support-to-latin-american-friends---russian-security-council-1117024028.html
February 28, 2024, 1:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev held security consultations with representatives of Nicaragua, Cuba, Venezuela, and Bolivia in Managua, and stated Moscow's readiness to provide comprehensive support to Latin American friends, the Russian Security Council said on Tuesday.
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