French Politician Accuses Macron, NATO of Doing Everything to Drag Out Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/french-politician-accuses-macron-nato-of-doing-everything-to-drag-out-ukraine-conflict-1117211450.html
March 8, 2024, 3:51 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The leader of French right-wing party The Patriots, Florian Philippot, on Friday accused President Emmanuel Macron and NATO allies of doing everything to keep the conflict in Ukraine going after the French leader appeared to have acknowledged that Moscow was open to a ceasefire.
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First Methanol-Fueled Arctic Ships May Appear in Russia by 2030
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/first-methanol-fueled-arctic-ships-may-appear-in-russia-by-2030-1117210946.html
March 8, 2024, 3:11 PM
A trio of new eco-friendly cargo ships are expected to begin ferrying methanol across Russia's Arctic by the end of the decade.
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Eastern Europe Underrepresented in EU Institutions: 'Are We Equals or Not?'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/eastern-europe-underrepresented-in-eu-institutions-are-we-equals-or-not--1117210387.html
March 8, 2024, 2:25 PM
Member states will soon decide on who will get key positions in both the EU and NATO, something that is expected to go to representatives of Western Europe once again. But what about Eastern Europe? Sputnik explores.
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Two People Killed, One Injured in Attack by Ukraine in Russia's Belgorod Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/two-people-killed-one-injured-in-attack-by-ukraine-in-russias-belgorod-region---governor-1117210830.html
March 8, 2024, 2:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people were killed and another one was injured as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drone on the village of Rozhdestvenka in Russia's Belgorod Region, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the regional governor, said on Friday.
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Watch Russian Scouts Obliterate Ukrainian Artillery on Dnepr's Banks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/watch-russian-scouts-obliterate-ukrainian-artillery-on-dneprs-banks-1117209965.html
March 8, 2024, 1:58 PM
Reconnaissance teams rarely engage in face-to-face battles, yet they have many tricks up their sleeves that may surprise their adversaries.
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Scott Ritter on Biden's State of the Union Address: 'America's Running Away From Ukraine'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/scott-ritter-on-bidens-state-of-the-union-address-americas-running-away-from-ukraine-1117208208.html
March 8, 2024, 12:14 PM
US President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Thursday in which he urged additional funding for the Kiev regime.
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Ukraine Loses Over 2,860 Soldiers in Avdeyevka Outskirts in Past Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/ukraine-loses-over-2860-soldiers-in-avdeyevka-outskirts-in-past-week-1117209497.html
March 8, 2024, 11:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukriane has lost more than 2,860 soldiers in the Avdeyevka vicinity, over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry sad on Friday.
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Piranha Bite: Russia Tests New Deadly Kamikaze Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/piranha-bite-russia-tests-new-deadly-kamikaze-drone--1117206775.html
March 8, 2024, 11:46 AM
The Russian Armed Forces has started testing brand new loitering munitions dubbed Piranhas in the special military operation zone. Western backers of the Kiev regime kindly provided their tanks and other military equipment so Russian soldiers have many targets to practice on and to study the combat capabilities of new drone.
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Taurus Missiles to Not Be Decisive for Ukraine Crisis, Germany to Not Cross Line - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/taurus-missiles-to-not-be-decisive-for-ukraine-crisis-germany-to-not-cross-line---official-1117209292.html
March 8, 2024, 11:24 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Long-range Taurus missiles will not be decisive for the conflict in Ukraine and will only help in certain areas, but Germany does not intend to cross this line, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Friday.
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Sending NATO Troops to Ukraine Not Under Discussion - French Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/sending-nato-troops-to-ukraine-not-under-discussion---french-defense-minister-1117208986.html
March 8, 2024, 11:15 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The issue of sending NATO troops to Ukraine is not under discussion now, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Friday, adding that other options of assisting Kiev are being considered.
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Tucker Carlson: Biden's Address to Congress 'Most Un-American Speech Ever'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/tucker-carlson-bidens-address-to-congress-most-un-american-speech-ever---1117206887.html
March 8, 2024, 10:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US journalist Tucker Carlson on Friday called President Joe Biden's State of the Union address to Congress "possibly the darkest, most un-American speech" ever delivered by a US president, saying that it had been focused not on US's national interests, but on pouring billions of dollars into military aid to Ukraine.
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International Women's Day: Meet Remarkable Women of the World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/international-womens-day-meet-remarkable-women-of-the-world--1117202856.html
March 8, 2024, 10:30 AM
The world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8 – a holiday that marks the role of women in different fields from science and military to politics, business and culture.
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Have a Look at Fearsome Weaponry Displayed in Qatar
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/have-a-look-at-fearsome-weaponry-displayed-in-qatar-1117178204.html
March 8, 2024, 9:52 AM
The Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2024) is attracting numerous guests, displaying cutting-edge naval weaponry from all around the globe.
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Biden's State of the Union Address: Why US Vow to Fight Till Last Ukrainian Is 'Not Reassuring'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/bidens-state-of-the-union-address-why-us-vow-to-fight-till-last-ukrainian-is-not-reassuring-1117205367.html
March 8, 2024, 9:09 AM
Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address amid low approval ratings for POTUS' foreign policy, Harvey Schantz, a professor of political science at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, recalled in an interview with Sputnik.
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Biden's State of Union Speech Deceived Americans on Border Crisis - Border Patrol Union
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/bidens-state-of-union-speech-deceived-americans-on-border-crisis---border-patrol-union-1117205039.html
March 8, 2024, 7:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address was a slap in the face of all Americans after he deceived the US public about reality of the immigration crisis on the US southern border, US National Border Patrol Council vice president Art Del Cueto told Sputnik.
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Russian Valkyrie: How Blue-Eyed Ballet Dancer Turned Into Military Commander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/russian-valkyrie-how-blue-eyed-ballet-dancer-turned-into-military-commander-1117193413.html
March 8, 2024, 7:00 AM
A Russian ballet dancer-turned-female warrior sat down with Sputnik to tell her story about life and her fight in the special military operation in Ukraine.
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Biden Pledges to Keep Troops Out of Ukraine in 'Worst State of the Union Speech Ever'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/biden-pledges-to-keep-troops-out-of-ukraine-in-worst-state-of-the-union-speech-ever-1117201996.html
March 8, 2024, 6:46 AM
POTUS Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address. In his speech, he directly compared himself to Franklin Roosevelt and used the "History is watching" line to impress the audience.
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US History: Billions Spent on the Military Amid Record Homelessness, Lack of Healthcare
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/us-history-billions-spent-on-the-military-amid-record-homelessness-lack-of-healthcare-1117202663.html
March 8, 2024, 6:05 AM
The year 2024 is slated to be the greatest election year in history, with more than 50 countries going to the polls. But the election in the United States will have dire consequences for the world, as the country continues its imperialistic tirade across the globe after sinking itself into two proxy wars.
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Germany Stokes War With Russia, Insists They’re the Good Guys This Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/germany-stokes-war-with-russia-insists-theyre-the-good-guys-this-time-1117200182.html
March 8, 2024, 5:59 AM
Will Russians once again be forced to save the world from European brutality?
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From Worst to First? Ukraine's Former Top General Zaluzhny Appointed Envoy to UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/from-worst-to-first-ukraines-former-top-general-zaluzhny-appointed-envoy-to-uk--1117201694.html
March 8, 2024, 5:58 AM
Zaluzhny was fired from his former post by Volodymyr Zelensky in early February after months of infighting between the two, and General Oleksandr Syrsky was appointed as the new Ukrainian commander-in-chief.
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The Instrumentation of Fascism and Canada’s Hidden Nazi Past
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/the-instrumentation-of-fascism-and-canadas-hidden-nazi-past-1117201430.html
March 8, 2024, 5:25 AM
Yaroslav Hunka is far from the only fascist veteran who found refuge in the country after the Second World War.
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Putin Congratulates Russian Women on International Women's Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/putin-congratulates-russian-women-on-international-womens-day-1117199965.html
March 8, 2024, 2:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated all Russian women on International Women's Day and wished them mutual understanding, success and happy moments.
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Plead to the Union
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/plead-to-the-union-1117199214.html
March 8, 2024, 1:31 AM
Just 38% of US adults approve of how Biden is handling his job as president while 61% disapprove, a recent poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed. The survey also said that 63% of US adults are not very or not at all confident in Biden’s mental capability to serve as president.
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European Vassal States Mull Arms Production as Biden Leads Continent to Destruction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240308/european-vassal-states-mull-arms-production-as-biden-leads-continent-to-destruction-1117198145.html
March 8, 2024, 12:08 AM
As Europe suffers economically from the US-backed proxy war in the Donbass, will its leaders find the courage to question decades of anti-Russia hysteria?
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Delusional David Cameron Wants to Steal Russian Assets as 'Surety' to Bail Out Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/delusional-david-cameron-wants-to-steal-russian-assets-as-surety-to-bail-out-ukraine-1117197220.html
March 7, 2024, 11:03 PM
Some $300 billion in Russian assets were trapped abroad in 2022 following the escalation of the US proxy war in Ukraine. Under pressure from Kiev, there have been continued attempts by the West to seize those assets and give them to Ukraine.
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Russian Military Destroys 2 Militant Bases, 20 Terrorists in Syria's Idlib Province
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/russian-military-destroys-2-militant-bases-20-terrorists-in-syrias-idlib-province-1117196884.html
March 7, 2024, 7:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On March 5, Russian aerospace forces destroyed two bases of militants involved in the shelling of Syrian military positions in the Syrian province of Idlib, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Thursday.
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Why Ukrainian Fortifications Are Not as Good as Russian Ones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/why-ukrainian-fortifications-are-not-as-good-as-russian-ones-1117196522.html
March 7, 2024, 7:04 PM
Having liberated the city of Avdeyevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic last month, Russian forces continue advancing further to the west, driving away the Kiev regime forces who try to halt their march.
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Why Russian Gains in Chasov Yar in Donetsk Region Are Significant?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/russian-forces-poised-to-disrupt-stability-of-ukrainian-defenses-1117195326.html
March 7, 2024, 6:53 PM
Having successfully liberated the city of Avdeyevka from Ukrainian occupation, Russian troops now advance on another city in the Donetsk People’s Republic held by the Kiev regime forces – Chasov Yar.
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Macron Consults on Ukraine With 'Unrepentant Russophiles' Sarkozy and Le Pen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/macron-consults-on-ukraine-with-unrepentant-russophiles-sarkozy-and-le-pen-1117194908.html
March 7, 2024, 6:43 PM
The French president also met with his predecessor Francois Hollande in the Elysee Palace.
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Pentagon's Wasteful Spending Eats Away at US Defense Capability
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/pentagons-wasteful-spending-eats-away-at-us-defense-capability-1117195799.html
March 7, 2024, 6:35 PM
The Pentagon will receive $10 billion less for fiscal year 2025 than it was initially projected by the Biden administration. What does this mean for US combat readiness?
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Can EU Really Ramp Up Weapon Production?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/can-eu-really-ramp-up-weapon-production-1117191508.html
March 7, 2024, 4:51 PM
While the European Union moves to boost its military-industrial complex, it remains to be seen how successful these efforts are going to be.
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Foreign Ministry Speaks on Kishinev’s Threats Against Gagauzia Head Gutsul
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240307/foreign-ministry-spoke-on-kishinevs-threats-against-gutsul-1117194799.html
March 7, 2024, 4:42 PM
Threats to the head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, Yevgenia Gutsul, show that President of the Republic Maia Sandu uses legality for political settling of scores and for pressure, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
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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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