What Helped Russia's T-72B3 Tank Destroy Ukraine’s Abrams?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/what-helped-russias-t-72b3-tank-destroy-ukraines-abrams-1117192733.html
March 7, 2024, 4:17 PM
The T-72B3’s performance characteristics added significantly to the tank's ability to make Ukraine’s Abrams bite the dust on the battlefield, Russian military expert Alexander Bartosh told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Artillery Obliterate Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/watch-russian-artillery-obliterate-ukrainian-positions-1117193245.html
March 7, 2024, 3:58 PM
Russian howitzers prove their accuracy and combat superiority once again, as soldiers demonstrate their mastery of agile artillery weapons in the special op zone.
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Poll: Quarter of Americans Want Their State to Secede, Alaska Most Eager to Leave
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/poll-quarter-of-americans-want-their-state-to-secede-alaska-most-eager-to-leave-1117191707.html
March 7, 2024, 3:06 PM
Many hope that leaving the US will help deal with the rampant migration crisis and address other polemic social issues, including anti-abortion legislation.
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Glimpse Into Russian Soldiers Demining Liberated Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/glimpse-into-russian-soldiers-demining-liberated-avdeyevka-1117188274.html
March 7, 2024, 2:55 PM
As life returns to normal in the liberated DPR city of Avdeyevka, Russian troops keep on working to make sure the town is safe for the local population following fierce battles.
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OSBU Media Personnel Attend SputnikPro Seminar on Future of Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/osbu-media-personnel-attend-sputnikpro-seminar-on-future-of-media-1117192397.html
March 7, 2024, 2:29 PM
The second batch of OSBU -SputnikPro project in 2024 was held today for the OIC States Broadcasting Union (OSBU) online, at the International Multimedia press center of Sputnik.
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Moldova Preparing to Arrest Head of Gagauzia Region - Opposition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/moldova-preparing-to-arrest-head-of-gagauzia-region---opposition-1117191875.html
March 7, 2024, 2:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moldova is planning to arrest the head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutsul, after her return from Russia, opposition politician Ilan Shor said on Thursday.
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Russia's Kh-69 Missile: Hefty But Slick
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/russias-kh-69-missile-hefty-but-slick-1117189974.html
March 7, 2024, 2:16 PM
A new missile is about to enter into service with the Russian Armed Forces. The advanced Kh-69 air-to-surface cruise missile has technical features that place it between short-range munitions and strategic cruise missiles in terms of combat performance.
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Watch Russian Grad MLRS Unleashing Fiery Inferno on Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/watch-russian-grad-mlrs-unleashing-fiery-inferno-on-ukrainian-troops-1117191087.html
March 7, 2024, 1:45 PM
Russia’s Ministry of Defense published footage that shows the combat work of Grad multiple-launch rocket system. Soldiers attacked Ukrainian troops in Seversk's outskirts, DPR, with a bunch of projectiles.
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‘Honored to Be in Russia’: World Youth Festival Wraps Up
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/1117181247.html
March 7, 2024, 1:41 PM
The World Youth Festival took place on March 1-7 in the federal district of Sirius, which is located on the Black Sea Coast.
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Biden Pushes to Increase 2025 Defense Budget Amid Procurement Cuts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/biden-pushes-to-increase-2025-defense-budget-amid-procurement-cuts-1117188676.html
March 7, 2024, 1:30 PM
The US defense budget for fiscal year 2025 is due to be unveiled by President Joe Biden on March 11.
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NATO Preparing for New Wars, Drills in Europe Increase Tensions - Russian Security Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/nato-preparing-for-new-wars-drills-in-europe-increase-tensions---russian-security-council-1117188863.html
March 7, 2024, 12:26 PM
MAGAS, Russia (Sputnik) - NATO is preparing for new wars, and drills conducted by the alliance in Europe increase tensions in the world, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Thursday.
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Fence Built Around Capitol Ahead of Biden's State of Union Address - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/fence-built-around-capitol-ahead-of-bidens-state-of-union-address---reports-1117189036.html
March 7, 2024, 12:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fence has been erected around the Capitol building in Washington, DC, ahead of US President Joe Biden's annual State of the Union address, US media reported on Thursday.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 390 Soldiers Near Avdeyevka in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/ukraine-loses-up-to-390-soldiers-near-avdeyevka-in-past-day---mod-1117188562.html
March 7, 2024, 12:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 390 soldiers in the Avdeyevka area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
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Kim Jong Un Inspects North Korean Troops Training During Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/kim-jong-un-inspects-north-korean-troops-training-during-drills-1117184556.html
March 7, 2024, 10:53 AM
Kim's visit comes in the wake of US-South Korea military drills and deteriorating security situation.
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What Repercussions Could Reintroduction of Conscription in Germany Bring?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/what-repercussions-could-reintroduction-of-conscription-in-germany-bring---1117184032.html
March 7, 2024, 9:42 AM
Many ordinary Germans remain downbeat about mandatory military service, Mikael Valtersson, a former officer of Swedish Armed Forces/Air Defense, ex-defense politician and chief of staff with the Sweden Democrats, told Sputnik.
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World Youth Festival Attendees Reflect on Their Experience in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/world-youth-festival-attendees-reflect-on-their-experience-in-russia-1117164389.html
March 7, 2024, 8:32 AM
The World Youth Festival, hosted by Russia, has made a splash in the media, shattering the false narrative of a closed society hostile to foreigners. Watch Sputnik's exclusive video highlights from some of the festival's international guests.
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China's FM Reveals Trade With Russia Hit Record High
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/russian-gas-in-china-chinese-cars-in-russia-are-examples-of-sustainable-cooperation---wang-yi-1117176991.html
March 7, 2024, 6:46 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held a news conference Thursday on the sidelines of a political gathering in Beijing.
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China-Russia Trade in January-February 2024 Up to $37.01Bln
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/china-russia-trade-in-january-february-2024-up-to-3701bln-1117180822.html
March 7, 2024, 5:37 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The China-Russia trade in January-February of 2024 has increased by 9.3% year-on-year and amounted to $37.01 billion, data of the Chinese General Administration of Customs showed on Thursday.
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Haiti Plunges Into Anarchy: Gangs Flex Muscles As PM Vanishes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/haiti-in-anarchy-gangs-flex-muscles-while-pm-disappears-1117163848.html
March 7, 2024, 5:27 AM
The security crisis in Haiti has worsened over the weekend, as police and troops battle armed gangs in the capital Port-au-Prince. The upheaval has set off a rising death toll, mass prison breaks and deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
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Mass Grave Belonging to Black Death Victims Found in Germany
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/mass-grave-belonging-to-black-death-victims-found-in-germany-1117175413.html
March 7, 2024, 5:12 AM
Nuremberg experienced plague outbreaks roughly every 10 years from the 14th century onward, said one expert.
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Nigeria Plans to Apply for BRICS Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/nigeria-plans-to-apply-for-brics-membership-1117180573.html
March 7, 2024, 5:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nigeria plans to apply for membership in the BRICS bloc of countries after the necessary arrangements within the country are finished, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has said in an interview with Sputnik.
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Was Neocon Anti-Russia Hawk Victoria Nuland Forced Out?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/was-neocon-slay-queen-victoria-nuland-forced-out-1117177481.html
March 7, 2024, 4:35 AM
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern speculates that political differences between Nuland and Biden administration officials may have led to her surprise ouster this week.
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US Exploited ‘Loophole' to Sell Weapons to Israel - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/us-exploited-loophole-to-sell-weapons-to-israel---report-1117177133.html
March 7, 2024, 4:16 AM
According to the report, Israel dropped 6,000 bombs on Gaza within the first week of the war, alone.
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‘Back to the Future’: Russia Honors Anti-Colonial Past as the West Backs Neo-Nazis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/back-to-the-future-russia-honors-anti-colonial-past-as-the-west-backs-neo-nazis-1117175646.html
March 7, 2024, 3:14 AM
The more things change, the more they stay the same in terms of US foreign policy, says one analyst.
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Even Democrats Warn Biden Israeli Rafah Invasion Risks Violating Military Aid Conditions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/even-democrats-warn-biden-about-israeli-rafah-invasion-plan-violating-military-aid-conditions--1117173507.html
March 7, 2024, 12:50 AM
The US president has come under pressure from lawmakers and constituents as the Gaza Strip war has resulted in the deaths of more than 29,000 Palestinians.
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Kamala Harris’ Call for ‘Ceasefire’ Ignores Reality of Israel’s Brutal Occupation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/kamala-harris-call-for-ceasefire-ignores-reality-of-israels-brutal-occupation-1117173766.html
March 6, 2024, 11:36 PM
The US Vice President called for a ceasefire in Gaza Sunday, but critics say her speech does not represent a true divergence from official White House policy.
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Houthi Attack on Commercial Vessel Killed Three Crew Members - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/houthi-attack-on-commercial-vessel-killed-3-crew-members---centcom-1117174078.html
March 6, 2024, 11:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Three crew members of the True Confidence commercial vessel were killed after a Houthi missile hit the ship as it sailed through the Gulf of Aden, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press release.
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US House Passes $460Bln Government Funding Bill, Sending Legislation to Senate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/us-house-passes-460bln-government-funding-bill-sending-legislation-to-senate-1117173395.html
March 6, 2024, 10:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed legislation with approximately $460 billion in spending, in an effort to avoid a partial government shutdown before the end of the week.
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Nuland's Resignation Means Hard Times Ahead for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/nulands-resignation-means-hard-times-ahead-for-ukraine-1117171405.html
March 6, 2024, 7:00 PM
Victoria Nuland's decision to step down was most likely caused by her frustration over slowing down support for continuing the conflict in Ukraine within DC corridors of power, Dr. Matthew Crosston told Sputnik.
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Iranian Court Seizes US-Owned Tanker to Compensate Sanctions Victims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/iranian-court-seizes-us-owned-tanker-to-compensate-sanctions-victims-1117170737.html
March 6, 2024, 6:56 PM
The decision comes in the wake of a series of frivolous rulings by US courts over the past decade ordering the confiscation of frozen Iranian assets to pay American plaintiffs, including an outrageous 2018 decision requiring the Islamic Republic to pay $6 billion in compensation to families of 9/11 victims.
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Russia is Your Friend: Putin Unites Young People From Across the World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/russia-is-your-friend-putin-unites-young-people-from-across-the-world-1117169922.html
March 6, 2024, 6:09 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin took the stage to address delegates at the World Youth Festival, held on the Sirius federal territory in Russia's Krasnodar region.
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Birds of Feather: Warmonger to Temporarily Fill Victoria Nuland's Shoes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/birds-of-feather-warmonger-to-temporarily-fill-victoria-nulands-shoes-1117167770.html
March 6, 2024, 5:47 PM
Since Victoria Nuland's abrupt decision to resign as Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, her shoes have been temporarily filled by US career diplomat John R. Bass. Who is Bass and what is his record?
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Cash, Troop and Ammo-Strapped Ukraine Finds Time for ‘Anti-Russia’ Proxy War in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/cash-troop-and-ammo-strapped-ukraine-finds-time-for-anti-russia-proxy-war-in-africa-1117168751.html
March 6, 2024, 5:30 PM
NATO’s military and economic aid to Ukraine plummeted over the first two months of 2024 after the Pentagon doled out its final disbursement in December and Congress held up $61 billion in additional assistance. Washington has urged the Europeans to step up their own support, but commitments far amount to less than $10 billion.
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Putin Speaks at the World Youth Festival's Closing Ceremony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/putin-speaks-at-the-world-youth-festivals-closing-ceremony-1117167617.html
March 6, 2024, 5:16 PM
The Russian-hosted World Youth Festival is coming to a close as President Putin takes the podium at the event's closing ceremony.
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Russian Precision Strike on Odessa Eliminates Ukrainian Sea Drones - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/russian-precision-strike-on-odessa-eliminates-ukrainian-sea-drones---mod-1117168605.html
March 6, 2024, 4:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military attacked a hangar in the port district of Odessa, where preparations were underway for the combat use of Ukrainian unmanned boats, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Wednesday.
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Fmr NATO Chief Calls Scholz Slowpoke, Macron Chatterbox as West’s Ukraine Plans Turn Sour
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/fmr-nato-chief-calls-scholz-slowpoke-macron-chatterbox-as-wests-ukraine-plans-turn-sour-1117166211.html
March 6, 2024, 3:59 PM
Germany and France have stepped up aid to Kiev amid a deadlock in Washington over additional arms support. Meanwhile, established narratives on NATO’s proxy war against Russia have been unraveling amid belligerent remarks by France’s president, and revelations that the Bundeswehr has been plotting an attack on Crimea behind the government’s back.
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Shocking: Lightning Strikes Boeing 777 After Takeoff at Vancouver Airport
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/shocking-lightning-strikes-boeing-777-after-takeoff-at-vancouver-airport-1117158076.html
March 6, 2024, 3:58 PM
Planes attract lightning bolts once or twice per year. While it may be frightening, passengers are usually unharmed thanks to the smart design of modern aircraft.
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France Caps Crowd Size at 2024 Summer Olympics Ceremonies Over Terror Attack Fears
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/france-caps-crowd-size-at-2024-summer-olympics-ceremonies-over-terror-attack-fears-1117165359.html
March 6, 2024, 3:44 PM
French ministers insisted that a raft of exceptional security measures are needed to ensure the smooth running of the next games that are expected to attract about 13 million spectators.
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Nuland's Input in Eroding Trust Between Russia, US 'Immense' - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/nulands-input-in-eroding-trust-between-russia-us-immense---russian-foreign-ministry-1117166736.html
March 6, 2024, 3:31 PM
SIRIUS, Russia (Sputnik) - US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland is a typical case of a talented and well-educated person, who knows Russia well, using their skills and abilities for wrong purposes and destroying their countries' relations with Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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Neocon Nikki Haley Suspends 2024 US Presidential Campaign
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/neocon-nikki-haley-suspends-2024-us-presidential-campaign-1117166508.html
March 6, 2024, 3:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she is suspending her 2024 presidential campaign after failing to make up ground on former President Donald Trump in the so-called Super Tuesday primary and caucus elections.
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Ukraine's Defeat to Unmask Dirty Secrets of 'Conflict-Loving' Western Elites
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/ukraines-defeat-to-unmask-dirty-secrets-of-conflict-loving-western-elites-1117162292.html
March 6, 2024, 2:19 PM
A series of leaks related to NATO military and intelligence operations in Ukraine demonstrate the West's futile attempts to intimidate Russia into imploding as they once did with the USSR, Wall Street analyst Charles Ortel told Sputnik.
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Putin Meets With IAEA Director General in Sochi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/putin-meets-with-iaea-director-general-in-sochi-1117165233.html
March 6, 2024, 1:59 PM
During his visit to Russia, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi holds a series of meetings with Russia's top officials, including President Putin.
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Russian Military Hits Another Abrams Tank With First Shot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/russian-military-hits-another-abrams-tank-with-first-shot-1117162556.html
March 6, 2024, 1:33 PM
The United States promised to deliver 31 Abrams tanks to Kiev, with deliveries reportedly starting in September last year. US media reported that Ukrainian officials admitted that the tanks would not be able to change the situation at the front.
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What We Know About Russia’s New Groza.04.K Man-Portable Anti-FPV Drone System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/what-we-know-about-russias-new-groza04k-man-portable-anti-fpv-drone-system-1117163035.html
March 6, 2024, 12:45 PM
Running low on cash for big, expensive arms purchases for their ongoing proxy war against Russia, NATO planners have turned to the delivery of large numbers of small, cheap, deadly UAVs to Kiev, with first person view (FPV) drones a top priority. Sputnik looks at a new Russian man-portable complex designed specifically to counter the FPV threat.
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EU Proposes $1.6 Bln Plan to Prop Up Defense Industry as Stocks Dwindle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/eu-proposes-16-bln-plan-to-prop-up-defense-industry-as-stocks-dwindle-1117160961.html
March 6, 2024, 12:05 PM
As the ongoing NATO proxy war against Russia continues to bleed the stockpiles of Kiev’s patrons dry, and Ukraine aid remains stalled in the US Congress, the European Union has been fixated on how to continue fueling the conflict while kick-starting its own defense industry.
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Israel Goes on First Billions-Worth Bond Sale Spree Since Hamas War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/israel-goes-on-first-bond-sale-spree-since-hamas-war-1117158909.html
March 6, 2024, 11:11 AM
Numerous woes have been plaguing Israel’s economy in the wake of Hamas’ attack last October that triggered a new spiral of the Palestine-Israel conflict. The GDP shrank by over 19 percent in annualized terms in the final quarter of 2023, and Moody's Investors Service lowered Israel's credit rating from A1 to A2 in February.
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Putin to Meet With IAEA Director General in Sochi - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/putin-to-meet-with-iaea-director-general-in-sochi---kremlin-1117160787.html
March 6, 2024, 9:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Mariano Grossi in Sochi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Watch Mobile Anti-Tank Paratrooper Unit Neutralize Ukrainian Infantry Group
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/watch-mobile-anti-tank-paratrooper-unit-neutralize-ukrainian-infantry-group-1117157540.html
March 6, 2024, 9:23 AM
Russian paratroopers are part of the Russian Aerospace Forces' Airborne Troops, a highly trained and specialized unit. Their primary role is to conduct airborne operations, including capturing and securing objectives, reinforcing ground troops, and engaging in reconnaissance missions.
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Russia & China Plan Building Lunar Nuclear Power Plant on Moon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/russia--china-plan-building-lunar-nuclear-power-plant-on-moon--1117156346.html
March 6, 2024, 8:52 AM
A number of countries have been jostling to return humans to the Moon, with Moscow and Beijing teaming up in 2022 to sign a memorandum of understanding on joint exploration of the celestial body. The sides also pledged to work together to build a base there by the 2030s.
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China Forms Basic Industry Chain for Quantum Computers, Breakthroughs Still Needed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/china-forms-basic-industry-chain-for-quantum-computers-breakthroughs-still-needed-1117159863.html
March 6, 2024, 8:23 AM
China has established a basic independent industry chain for superconducting quantum computers, and it's one of the very few countries that can independently produce quantum computers, which are believed to be critical for future development, a leading Chinese scientist told the Global Times.
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Watch Russian FPV Kamikaze Drone Annihilate Ukrainian Starlink Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/watch-russian-fpv-kamikaze-drone-annihilate-ukrainian-starlink-station-1117155475.html
March 6, 2024, 7:39 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have been using kamikaze drones, also known as suicide drones or loitering munitions, since the beginning of the special military operation. These unmanned aerial systems are designed to locate, track, and strike targets with high precision.
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Election Year Pandering: VP Harris Calls for Temporary Ceasefire, Forgoes the Word 'Temporary'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/election-year-pandering-vp-harris-calls-for-temporary-ceasefire-forgoes-the-word-temporary-1117150526.html
March 6, 2024, 6:06 AM
Harris made her announcement following the Flour Massacre in Gaza. On Thursday, 118 civilians were reportedly killed when the Israeli army fired into a crowd of hungry and starving Palestinians. It was also reported that during the massacre, Israeli tanks ran over the bodies of dead and injured Palestinian people.
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Watch Russian Forces Destroy HIMARS MLRS Deep Behind Ukrainian Front Line
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/watch-russian-forces-destroy-himars-mlrs-deep-behind-ukrainian-front-line-1117155409.html
March 6, 2024, 5:52 AM
Russian servicemen destroyed an American HIMARS MLRS in the rear area of Ukrainian troops near Donetsk, a Russian Armed Forces unit commander told Sputnik.
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Troop Deployment to Ukraine Would Violate NATO's Consensus, Hungary Opposes - Szijjarto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/troop-deployment-to-ukraine-would-violate-natos-consensus-hungary-opposes---szijjarto-1117155553.html
March 6, 2024, 5:12 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - A deployment of Western troops to Ukraine, which Hungary opposes, would violate NATO's common consensus, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.
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US ‘Censorship Industrial Complex’ Alive and Well
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/us-censorship-industrial-complex-alive-and-well-1117154704.html
March 6, 2024, 4:22 AM
Independent journalist Steve Poikonen discusses how US military and intelligence interests help shape the discourse online.
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One Classified Doc Hides the Other
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/one-classified-doc-hides-the-other-1117152904.html
March 6, 2024, 3:58 AM
The president hit out against the release of special counsel Robert Hur’s 388-page report in early February. The damning report did not seek charges, but painted an embarrassing image of the US president as a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory”.
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Canada Warns of Wildfire Season That Could Break Record Set Last Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/canada-warns-of-wildfire-season-that-could-break-record-set-last-year-1117153751.html
March 6, 2024, 3:49 AM
The fires that raged through Canada last year never stopped, they simply moved underground. The “zombie fires” as they are being called in the media, persist during the winter and are fed by porous peat and sphagnum moss ground cover.
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‘The Empire Is Collapsing From Within’: China, North Korea Resist West’s ‘Desperate’ Drive for War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/the-empire-is-collapsing-from-within-china-north-korea-resist-wests-desperate-drive-for-war-1117154088.html
March 6, 2024, 3:43 AM
North Korea is projecting confidence in its response to large-scale US-led military drills this week, according to one analyst.
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Szijjarto on Leaked German Talk: NATO Agreed to Not Be Party to Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/szijjarto-on-leaked-german-talk-nato-agreed-to-not-be-party-to-ukraine-conflict-1117153930.html
March 6, 2024, 3:15 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - NATO member states are still in agreement that the military alliance is not a party to the conflict in Ukraine, despite leaked audio of German military officials discussing a possible missile strike on the Crimean Bridge with a French fighter jet, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.
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Orban to Discuss With Trump Prospects of Peace in Ukraine - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/orban-to-discuss-with-trump-prospects-of-peace-in-ukraine---foreign-minister-1117153281.html
March 6, 2024, 12:48 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will discuss with former US President Donald Trump during their meeting in Florida on Friday the prospects of restoring peace in Ukraine, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.
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Putin Backs Initiative to Create Grain Exchange Within BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240306/putin-backs-initiative-to-create-grain-exchange-within-brics-1117152588.html
March 6, 2024, 12:28 AM
SOLNECHNODOLSK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has supported an initiative to create a grain exchange within the BRICS bloc and said speculative trading affects prices and consumers.
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Serbian Court to Issue Verdict in Case Over NATO Depleted Uranium Strikes in 2024 - Lawyer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/serbian-court-to-issue-verdict-in-case-over-nato-depleted-uranium-strikes-in-2024---lawyer-1117151896.html
March 5, 2024, 11:43 PM
NIS, Serbia (Sputnik) - The Supreme Court of Serbia is expected to issue the verdict on the first lawsuit filed by victims of NATO's use of depleted uranium during the bombing of Yugoslavia by the end of 2024, Serbian lawyer Srdan Aleksic told Sputnik.
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'Extraordinary': Ancient Device Reveals Bond Between Religion and Science
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/extraordinary-ancient-device-reveals-bond-between-religion-and-science-1117145721.html
March 5, 2024, 10:45 PM
The discovery of a device over 1000 years-old tells a story of mutual knowledge creation, development, and sharing by Christians, Jews, and Muslims in 11th-century Spain.
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South Korea Still Seeking Compensation from Japan for World War II Era Atrocities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/south-korea-still-seeking-compensation-from-japan-for-world-war-ii-era-atrocities-1117150698.html
March 5, 2024, 10:36 PM
Relations between Seoul and Tokyo have been complicated in recent years as the issue of Imperial Japanese atrocities during World War II has arisen once again.
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US Inspector General Says Documented Dozens of Claims of Ukraine Aid Misconduct
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/us-inspector-general-says-documented-dozens-of-claims-of-ukraine-aid-misconduct-1117150143.html
March 5, 2024, 9:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Inspector General said in a report that it documented dozens of claims of misconduct involving aid sent to Ukraine by the United States since February 2022.
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White House's Grey Cardinal of Color Revolts: What is Victoria Nuland's Legacy?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/white-houses-grey-cardinal-of-color-revolts-what-is-victoria-nulands-legacy-1117147164.html
March 5, 2024, 6:59 PM
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that Victoria Nuland will step down in the coming weeks as Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs. What legacy will the leave?
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China's Defense Spending Boost to Go to Emerging Tech as Ukraine Previews ‘Future Battlefield’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/china-defense-spending-boost-to-go-to-emerging-tech-as-ukraine-previews-future-battlefield-1117148773.html
March 5, 2024, 6:50 PM
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has outlined the People’s Republic’s near-term development priorities, including economic growth, defense spending and the battle with the West for technological supremacy. Sputnik turned to a leading Beijing-based economist for his take on the Asian economic giant’s ambitious plans.
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Bundeswehr's Audio Ignites Blame Game in Germany
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/bundeswehrs-audio-ignites-blame-game-in-germany-1117148118.html
March 5, 2024, 6:28 PM
The audio recording of the conversation between German military officers on “scenarios” of a possible strike by Taurus missiles against the bridge linking the Russian mainland (Crimean bridge) with the Crimean peninsula led to a flurry of political accusations and some soul-searching on gender politics in Germany.
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Russian Winemakers Ask Government to Introduce 200% Duty Tariffs for Wines From NATO Countries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/russian-winemakers-ask-government-to-introduce-200-duty-tariffs-for-wines-from-nato-countries-1117141099.html
March 5, 2024, 6:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Association of Winegrowers and Winemakers of Russia (AWWR) asks the Russian authorities to set import duties for wine from NATO countries at 200%, as well as to abolish the preferential import duties for wine from Georgia, AWWR Executive Secretary Alexey Plotnikov told Sputnik.
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EU Countries Buy Three-Quarters of All Weapons Outside Bloc - Borrell
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/eu-countries-buy-three-quarters-of-all-weapons-outside-bloc---borrell-1117147008.html
March 5, 2024, 5:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's member states purchase three-quarters of arms for their troops in third countries, meaning its production capacity has to be ramped up, especially if the EU expects to continue supporting Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.
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Italy’s Ukraine Arms Aid Bill Three Times Bigger Than Previously Reported
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/italys-ukraine-arms-aid-bill-three-times-bigger-than-previously-reported-1117146815.html
March 5, 2024, 5:23 PM
Rome has sent an array of weapons and ammunition to Kiev over the past two years, including pricy air defense batteries and radars recently destroyed by Russia’s military, towed and self-propelled artillery, mortars, armored vehicles, MILAN portable anti-tank weapons, Stinger MANPADS, small arms and body armor.
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Musk Says US Will Collapse if Country Tries to ‘Absorb’ World Through Immigration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/musk-says-us-will-collapse-if-country-tries-to-absorb-world-through-immigration-1117146453.html
March 5, 2024, 5:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States faces the risk of collapse if it continues to allow migrants from around the world to enter the country illegally, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Tuesday.
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German Leak Shows How Ukraine Proxy Conflict Risks 'Dire' Consequences
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/german-leak-shows-how-ukraine-proxy-conflict-risks-dire-consequences-1117143236.html
March 5, 2024, 4:30 PM
Chancellor Olaf Scholz's opposition to giving Taurus missiles to Ukraine was only strengthened by the leak of a conversation between German military officers. Media said Russia had “turned the tables” on Berlin by publicising their planning for an attack on the Crimea Bridge.
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Perennial Puppet State Albania ‘Logical’ Choice for Revamped NATO Aviation Hub
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/perennial-puppet-state-albania-logical-choice-for-revamped-nato-aviation-hub-1117145131.html
March 5, 2024, 3:52 PM
NATO has completed the modernization of a major Soviet-era airbase in Kucove, Albania, with the facility formally reopened in a ceremony on Monday. Plans exist to turn it into a major hub for NATO aerial operations in the region. A leading Balkan affairs observer told Sputnik about the base’s implications for Russia and Serbia.
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Houthi Minister Requires Ships to Obtain Permit Before Entering Yemeni Waters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/houthi-minister-requires-ships-to-obtain-permit-before-entering-yemeni-waters-1117141569.html
March 5, 2024, 3:05 PM
The recent attacks by Houthi militants on international commercial vessels in the Red Sea and adjacent maritime zones have heightened security concerns for shipping companies using this route.
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Nuland’s Resignation Related to Failure of US’ Anti-Russian Policy - Zakharova
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/nulands-resignation-related-to-failure-of-us-anti-russian-policy---zakharova-1117144449.html
March 5, 2024, 2:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s resignation is related to the failure of Washington’s policy against Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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Super Tuesday 2024: What to Watch for in America’s Primary and Caucus Mega-Vote
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/super-tuesday-2024-what-to-watch-for-in-americas-primary-and-caucus-mega-vote-1117142974.html
March 5, 2024, 2:47 PM
Voters in 15 states and one territory are heading to the polls on March 5 for Super Tuesday – the biggest single voting day in America’s drawn out primary and caucus process. The once-every-four-year event usually locks in the major parties’ nominees for the presidential election in November. Sputnik has the details on the stakes this time around.
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Pepe Escobar: Global South Youth Flocks to ‘Isolated’ Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/pepe-escobar-global-south-youth-flocks-to-isolated-russia-1117140723.html
March 5, 2024, 1:02 PM
By any metric, the World Youth Festival running in the Sirius federal territory (Sochi, southern Russia) on March 1-7 is a stunning achievement: a sort of Special Cultural Operation (SCO) encompassing the young Global South.
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Scott Ritter: Leaked Crimea Attack Plans Begs the Question ‘Who’s in Charge in Germany’?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/scott-ritter-leaked-crimea-attack-plans-begs-the-question-whos-in-charge-in-germany-1117141206.html
March 5, 2024, 12:54 PM
The editor-in-chief of Sputnik’s parent media group dropped bombshell audio last Friday of a conversation between senior Bundeswehr officers discussing plans to attack the Crimean Bridge using German-made Taurus missiles. The leak, whose authenticity was subsequently confirmed by German media, sparked a formal investigation.
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Rishi Sunak Faces Defeat as House of Lords Thump Rwanda Asylum Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/rishi-sunak-faces-defeat-as-house-of-lords-thump-rwanda-asylum-bill-1117140114.html
March 5, 2024, 12:17 PM
The UK Parliament upper chamber's vote for amendments ensuring legal safeguards before deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda reflects a broader trend among Western nations. This trend underscores the mishandling of the migrant crisis in the EU as well as the Biden administration's approach to migrant crossings at the US southern border.
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How Much Will China Spend on Defense & 'Economic Strength'?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/how-much-will-china-spend-on-defense--economic-strength-1117139583.html
March 5, 2024, 11:44 AM
A glimpse into the Chinese government’s ambitious economic, foreign policy, and defense goals was offered at the start of the week as China’s “Two Sessions” meeting kicked off with a report by Premier Li Qiang.
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German Military Leak Becoming Massive Headache for West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/german-military-leak-becoming-massive-headache-for-west-1117139437.html
March 5, 2024, 10:02 AM
An audio recording of a conversation between high-ranking German military officers on security topics concerning Russia and Ukraine was published by Russian media on Friday.
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Russian Armed Forces Continue to Push Ukrainian Troops Westward - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/russian-armed-forces-continue-to-push-ukrainian-troops-westward---shoigu-1117140509.html
March 5, 2024, 9:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces did not allow Ukrainian troops who fled from the Avdeyevka strongpoint to gain a foothold on the new line and continue to push them westward, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
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US Forces Intercept 2 Cruise Missiles Launched by Houthis in Red Sea - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/us-forces-intercept-2-cruise-missiles-launched-by-houthis-in-red-sea---centcom-1117138969.html
March 5, 2024, 6:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military have conducted self-defense air strikes against two cruise missiles launched by the Houthis and presenting an "imminent threat" to vessels in the Red Sea, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.
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North Korea Condemns Joint US-South Korean Military Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/north-korea-condemns-joint-us-south-korean-military-drills-1117138864.html
March 5, 2024, 6:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea strongly condemns the joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, calling them provocative, a spokesman for the North Korean Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Defense Ministry Reveals Possible Scenario of Attack on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/defense-ministry-reveals-possible-scenario-of-attack-on-russia-1117138312.html
March 5, 2024, 5:39 AM
An air-ground or air-sea operation could be launched against Russia that would begin with a rapid global strike and several massive missile and air strikes at the same time, reads an article in Military Thought magazine, published by the Russian Defense Ministry.
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Harris Reaffirms US Support for Israel During Meeting With Gantz - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/harris-reaffirms-us-support-for-israel-during-meeting-with-gantz---white-house-1117137630.html
March 5, 2024, 4:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with Israeli War Cabinet member Benny Gantz to affirm the United States' support for Israel in the war against Hamas but also expressed concern for the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, the White House said.
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Losing to Russia is ‘Shattering’ Western Leaders’ Belief in Their ‘Exceptionalism’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/losing-to-russia-is-shattering-western-leaders-belief-in-their-exceptionalism-1117137390.html
March 5, 2024, 3:52 AM
On Monday, German media reported that German military officials were speaking about plans to attack Russia on unencrypted video conversations and it is possible that unidentified numbers simply joined the conference call when it was intercepted.
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Hamas Ready to Reduce Number of Palestinians Released as Part of Hostage Deal - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/hamas-ready-to-reduce-number-of-palestinians-released-as-part-of-hostage-deal---reports-1117137264.html
March 5, 2024, 3:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas has expressed its readiness to reduce the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released as part of a deal with Israel if the Jewish state agrees to allow more Palestinian civilians to the northern Gaza Strip, the Axios news portal reported, citing an Israeli official and a source.
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Sudan Has No Objection to Creation of Russian Navy Base
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/sudan-has-no-objection-to-creation-of-russian-navy-base--sudanese-foreign-minister-1117137140.html
March 5, 2024, 3:25 AM
ANTALYA (Sputnik) - The Sudanese authorities have no general objections to the creation of a Russian navy base in the country, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq Ali told Sputnik.
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Pentagon Says US Doesn't Operate F-35s in Ukraine Contrary to Claims From Singapore
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/pentagon-says-us-doesnt-operate-f-35s-in-ukraine-contrary-to-claims-from-singapore-1117136992.html
March 5, 2024, 1:58 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US Defense Department spokesperson told Sputnik that the United States does not operate F-35 fighter jets in Ukraine contrary to claims recently made by Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen.
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US Military Struggles to Recruit Due to Foreign Intervention Policy - Former Army Colonel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/us-military-struggles-to-recruit-due-to-foreign-intervention-policy---former-army-colonel-1117136874.html
March 5, 2024, 1:51 AM
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Sputnik) - The US military is struggling to recruit new soldiers due to concerns about the United States’ policy of foreign intervention in recent decades, retired US Army Colonel Douglas MacGregor said in an interview with journalist Tucker Carlson.
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EU Leaders Still Not Unanimous on Banning Russian LNG Imports to Bloc
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/eu-leaders-still-not-unanimous-on-banning-russian-lng-imports-to-bloc-1117136619.html
March 5, 2024, 1:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU leaders have still not reached unanimity on sanctioning Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports to the European Union, although a legislative tool is being developed to help national governments restrict Russian LNG supplies independently, European Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson said on Monday.
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Speaking About Leaked German Talks Boosts Narrative of Western Involvement in Ukraine, Claims Kirby
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/speaking-about-leaked-german-talks-boosts-narrative-of-western-involvement-in-ukraine-claims-kirby-1117136413.html
March 5, 2024, 1:37 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House spokesperson John Kirby said that speaking about the content of a leaked audio recording of talks between high-ranking German military officials about a potential attack on the Crimean Bridge with long-range Taurus missiles bolsters Russia’s claims of Western involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
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It’s an ‘Indignity’ For US to Resort to Aid Airdrops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240305/its-an-indignity-for-us-to-resort-to-aid-airdrops-1117136227.html
March 5, 2024, 1:00 AM
On Saturday, the United States conducted an airdrop of humanitarian aid in Gaza, dropping roughly 38,000 meals into a country that the World Health Organization said on Monday that at least 576,000 people are facing “catastrophic levels of food insecurity” including one in six children who are suffering from acute malnutrition.
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Jewish Think Tank Tasks Iraq War Architects to Develop 'Day After' Plan for Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240304/jewish-think-tank-tasks-iraq-war-architects-to-develop-day-after-plan-for-gaza-1117134675.html
March 4, 2024, 10:04 PM
On March 16, 2003, days before the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom, then-Vice President Dick Cheney told US media that the American forces “would be greeted as liberators.” Nearly 21 years later, US troops are still being attacked in the country.
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US Working to Establish Maritime Humanitarian Assistance Corridor for Gaza - State Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240304/us-working-to-establish-maritime-humanitarian-assistance-corridor-for-gaza---state-dept-1117134528.html
March 4, 2024, 9:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is working to establish a maritime humanitarian assistance corridor for the Gaza Strip to augment the current aid mechanisms, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday.
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PM Anwar Affirms Malaysia's Independence, Rejects US Pressure on China Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240304/pm-anwar-affirms-malaysias-independence-rejects-us-pressure-on-china-relations-1117130146.html
March 4, 2024, 7:53 PM
Malaysia's prime minister defended ties with China amid alleged pressure from the United States and its allies during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Melbourne, emphasizing Malaysia's independence and the importance of maintaining friendly relations with all nations.
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Scandal in Poland as Prosecutor’s Office Caught Wiretapping Officials Using Advanced Spyware
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240304/scandal-in-poland-as-prosecutors-office-caught-wiretapping-officials-using-advanced-spyware-1117133615.html
March 4, 2024, 7:11 PM
Poland’s political class has been divided between the liberal conservative Civic Platform and the soft Eurosceptic national conservative Law and Justice Party for about the past 20 years, with each side regularly accusing the other of undermining the constitutional order, playing dirty tricks and betraying the country’s national interests.
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German Military Leak Added Embarrassment to Berlin's Silence on Nord Stream Sabotage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240304/german-military-leak-added-embarrassment-to-berlins-silence-on-nord-stream-sabotage-1117132702.html
March 4, 2024, 7:02 PM
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has blamed Moscow for the leak, completely glossing over the fact that German military officers were discussing nothing short of an open attack on Russia, Sputnik's commentators say.
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