US Fears Russian Retaliation Strikes Against Ukraine Could Upset Global Energy Market
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-fears-russian-retaliation-strikes-against-ukraine-could-upset-global-energy-market-1117489595.html
March 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
Russia remains one of the world's biggest energy exporters, despite sanctions against its oil and gas sectors. But attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian refineries, terminals and storage facilities impact Russia's production capacity.
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US House Passes $1.2 Trillion Government Funding Bill Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-house-passes-12-trillion-government-funding-bill-ahead-of-shutdown-deadline-1117491955.html
March 22, 2024, 4:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill on Friday ahead of a partial government shutdown deadline, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration.
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Houthis Use Mystery ‘Improved Missile’ to Pierce Israel’s Powerful Air Defenses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/houthis-use-mystery-improved-missile-to-pierce-israels-powerful-air-defenses-1117490582.html
March 22, 2024, 4:08 PM
The IDF confirmed this week that an enemy cruise missile had slammed down in an open area near the southern Red Sea resort city of Eliat, marking the first time that Israel’s powerful air and missile defenses have been penetrated the Houthis, whose missiles are launched from at least 1,700 km away.
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Ukraine Brought Upon Itself Russia’s Retaliatory Strikes & 'More Will Follow'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-brought-upon-itself-russias-retaliatory-strikes--more-will-follow-1117487266.html
March 22, 2024, 3:36 PM
Russia carried out strikes that paralyzed Ukraine's power grid, targeted decision-making centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, logistics bases, railway junctions and ammunition depots, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Friday. The MoD added that the attacks left Ukraine's military production and repair facilities in disarray.
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UN General Assembly Adopts First-Ever Resolution on AI
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/un-general-assembly-adopts-first-ever-resolution-on-ai-1117484217.html
March 22, 2024, 1:57 PM
Major technological shifts and the creation of artificial intelligence systems for commercial purposes have already raised major concerns due to the perceived dangers AI could pose to democracy and the labor market.
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FAB-3000: Russia Turns Deadly Dumb Bomb Into Standoff Smart Munition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/fab-3000-russia-turns-deadly-dumb-bomb-into-standoff-smart-munition-1117487970.html
March 22, 2024, 1:40 PM
Russia’s military factories have begun churning out the FAB-3000 – a three-ton high-explosive aerial bomb with a 1,400 kg warhead. What will the development mean for the ongoing proxy war in Ukraine?
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In the Footsteps of Soviet 'Lady Death': Decorated Female Sniper Hits Frontline Bull's Eye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/in-the-footsteps-of-soviet-lady-death-decorated-female-sniper-hits-frontline-bulls-eye--1117484019.html
March 22, 2024, 1:00 PM
A sniper who goes by the code name Chernika (meaning "Blueberry") was awarded Russia's "For Courage" medal for her role in repelling the Ukrainian counteroffensive last summer. What may come as a surprise to some is that this war hero is a girl.
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Ukraine May Ditch Legally Toothless 'Finger-Pointing' Blacklist Under Western Pressure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-may-ditch-legally-toothless-finger-pointing-blacklist-under-western-pressure-1117485662.html
March 22, 2024, 12:44 PM
A few days earlier, Ukraine's government announced that it was removing public access to its so-called "International Sponsors of War" list from a related website following "requests from partners." The list is devoid of legal power, but has already triggered a plethora of scandals.
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Russia Conducts 49 Strikes Across Ukraine, Deploys Kinzhal in Retaliation for Shelling: MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russia-carried-out-49-retaliatory-strikes-in-response-ukraines-shelling---defense-ministry-1117486370.html
March 22, 2024, 11:30 AM
The retaliatory attacks disrupted the operation of industrial enterprises producing and repairing weapons, military equipment, and ammunition in Kiev and other regions, according to Russia's military.
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Russian Strikes Paralyze Ukraine's Power Grid: Here's What Was Hit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russian-strikes-paralyze-ukraines-power-grid-heres-what-was-hit-1117484767.html
March 22, 2024, 11:10 AM
Over half of Ukraine was left without electricity, heating, and Internet connectivity Friday morning in the wake of large-scale Russian precision strikes targeting the country's energy grid.
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Ukraine's Energy System Subjected to Largest Attack of All Time - Ukrenergo Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraines-energy-system-subjected-to-largest-attack-of-all-time---ukrenergo-head-1117486236.html
March 22, 2024, 9:03 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Ukraine's energy system was subjected to the largest attack of all time with group strikes hitting the country's thermal and hydroelectric power plants, Ukrainian power grid operator Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said on Friday.
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Ukraine 'Lacks Capacity, Personnel & Resources' to Build Own HIMARS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-lacks-capacity-personnel--resources-to-build-own-himars-1117481893.html
March 22, 2024, 8:11 AM
As NATO countries have hesitated to further boost assistance to Kiev, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted his Western partners for the “unacceptable” holdup in the delivery of new arms assistance. Meanwhile, reports have indicated that Ukraine is hoping to ramp up military production on its own soil.
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Russia Blasts UK Smear Campaign Targeting Russian Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russia-calls-uk-slandering-russian-media-attempt-to-blame-undesirable-news-agencies-1117482586.html
March 22, 2024, 6:48 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Speaking to Sputnik on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry accused the UK media of spreading fake news by alleging that RIA Novosti and Sputnik disseminated false information about the death of King Charles III. This attack is seen as an attempt to discredit media outlets that are deemed undesirable by UK authorities.
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Russia Discussing With Yemen Supply of Equipment for Thermal Power Plants - Energy Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russia-discussing-with-yemen-supply-of-equipment-for-thermal-power-plants---energy-ministry-1117481555.html
March 22, 2024, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is discussing with Yemen a number of projects in the fuel and energy sector, as well as the supply of industrial equipment for Yemeni thermal power plants, the Russian Energy Ministry said after a meeting between Russian Deputy Energy Minister Sergey Mochalnikov and Yemeni Ambassador Ahmed Salem al-Wahishi.
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Raising EU Tariffs on Russian, Belarusian Grain to Aggravate World Food Situation - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/raising-eu-tariffs-on-russian-belarusian-grain-to-aggravate-world-food-situation---moscow-1117481059.html
March 22, 2024, 4:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Friday responded to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to raise EU tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain, saying that these measures will only aggravate the world food situation.
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World Sees Gaza as ‘US Genocide’ Not Just Israel’s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/the-world-sees-gaza-as-us-genocide-not-just-israels-1117481136.html
March 22, 2024, 4:10 AM
On Tuesday, four critical care doctors who recently returned from Gaza spoke to the UN. “I saw the most appalling atrocities, and I saw things I never would have expected to have seen in any healthcare setting,” Dr. Nick Maynard said, adding that he saw “mass indiscriminate bombing” and targeting of healthcare workers.
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EU Has ‘No Way’ to Replace US Funding Ukraine Without Tanking Euro & Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/there-is-no-way-for-eu-to-replace-us-funding-ukraine-without-tanking-euro-economy-1117480522.html
March 22, 2024, 2:00 AM
On Wednesday, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Ukraine, saying that he is confident that the US will pass the roughly $61 billion in aid for Ukraine that has languished in Congress since October. Sullivan did not provide a timeline on when he expects the bill to pass, but stressed there was no need to “speak today about plan B.”
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Ukraine Talks Haven't Started Because of US Threats to Zelensky, Seymour Hersh Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-talks-havent-started-because-of-us-threats-to-zelensky-seymour-hersh-says-1117480375.html
March 22, 2024, 1:45 AM
Negotiations on resolving the conflict in Ukraine could have started months ago, but US authorities threatened Vladimir Zelensky with withdrawal of non-military funding, US journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Seymour Hersh said in an article on Substack.
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Ukraine Now Has to Make Decisions to Leave Some Areas to Fortify Defensive Lines - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-now-has-to-make-decisions-to-leave-some-areas-to-fortify-defensive-lines---pentagon-1117480246.html
March 22, 2024, 1:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine is currently having to make strategic decisions about pulling out of some areas in order to strengthen their defensive lines in the conflict with Russia, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Thursday.
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EU Leaders to Urge 'Sustainable Gaza Ceasefire' in Brussels Summit Conclusions, Borrell Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/eu-leaders-to-urge-sustainable-gaza-ceasefire-in-brussels-summit-conclusions-borrell-says-1117480096.html
March 22, 2024, 1:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU leaders will demand a "sustainable ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip in official statement on the results of the European Council's summit in Brussels, moving forward from just humanitarian pauses called for previously, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday.
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US ‘Grand Plan’ is to ‘Reoccupy’ Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-grand-plan-is-to-reoccupy-africa-1117479849.html
March 22, 2024, 12:02 AM
On Saturday, the Niger's military leadership told the United States, which has three bases in the country, including one controlled by the CIA, that it is no longer welcome in Niger. On Monday, US officials insisted that they wanted to continue their “partnership” with Niger and confirmed that troops remain in the bases.
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16 US States File Lawsuit Against Biden Over Ban on LNG Exports - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/16-us-states-file-lawsuit-against-biden-over-ban-on-lng-exports---statement-1117479383.html
March 21, 2024, 10:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Texas and 15 other US states have have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, saying the ban on exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) goes against the Natural Gas Act and Department of Energy policy, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
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‘Believe in the US!’ Biden's Aide Asks Ukraine to Wait for $60 bn That May Never Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/believe-in-the-us-bidens-aide-asks-ukraine-to-wait-for-60-bn-that-may-never-come-1117477924.html
March 21, 2024, 7:24 PM
Visiting Kiev on Wednesday, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called on his Ukrainian hosts “not to give up on the US”. He promised the US Congress would eventually unblock the $60-billion package of military aid for Kiev in a "bipartisan" Congress funding bill.
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Antwerp 'Crowned' Europe's Cocaine Capital for Second Straight Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/antwerp-is-crowned-as-europes-cocaine-capital-for-the-second-time-in-a-row-1117473324.html
March 21, 2024, 7:23 PM
Expert analyses reveal the prevalent use of illicit substances like cocaine, ketamine, and 'esctasy' in Europe, especially in major European coastal cities with seaports, risking a major crisis.
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US ‘Frustrated’ by Ukraine's Fanatical Defense of Areas of Limited Strategic Value
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/us-frustrated-by-ukraines-fanatical-defense-of-areas-of-limited-strategic-value-1117478114.html
March 21, 2024, 7:12 PM
Russian forces are engaged in a gradual, methodical advance through the Donbass, cracking heavily fortified Ukrainian defenses after blunting last year’s counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Kiev’s NATO allies have been dropping increasingly obvious hints that they’re looking for a way out of the quagmire after leaving their client state in ruins.
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Global Fertility Crisis Threatens 97% of World Population, Scientists Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/global-fertility-crisis-threatens-97-of-world-population-scientists-warn-1117475820.html
March 21, 2024, 6:40 PM
Global fertility is declining, with over half of all countries and territories experiencing rates below replacement levels in 2021. By 2050, it is projected that 75 percent of the world's fertility rates will be insufficient to maintain population levels.
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Why Slovak Wildcard Robert Fico Could Bring EU House of Cards Crashing Down
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/why-slovak-wildcard-robert-fico-could-bring-eu-house-of-cards-crashing-down-1117477241.html
March 21, 2024, 6:29 PM
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has found himself in the crosshairs of Eurocrats worried that he may become the next Viktor Orban -a thorn in Brussels’ backside rejecting EU directives on everything from Ukraine to criminal justice reform. Sputnik asked Slovak politician Peter Marcek what it is about Fico that’s so unnerving to the establishment.
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Gold Notches to New Highs Amid Buying Spree
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/gold-notches-to-new-highs-amid-buying-spree-1117470927.html
March 21, 2024, 5:36 PM
The price of gold surged last year as central banks eagerly bolstered their gold holdings. A World Gold Council survey asked what prompted the 'gold rush'. The five most common reasons were historical position, performance in times of crisis, long-term store of value, portfolio diversification and lack of default risk.
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US Justice Department Sues iPhone Maker Apple for Creating 'Smartphone Monopoly'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/us-justice-department-sues-iphone-maker-apple-for-creating-smartphone-monopoly-1117476128.html
March 21, 2024, 5:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Apple, accusing the iconic iPhone maker of carving a monopoly from its operating system that created “astronomical valuation” for itself at the expense of rivals, consumers and software developers.
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Russia Expo Has Embraced 9 Million People So Far
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russia-expo-has-embraced-9-million-people-so-far-1117472964.html
March 21, 2024, 4:06 PM
Russia's famous national expo is a spectacular event in the country’s social life like no other. People have flocked to unprecedentedly popular forum from all across Russia and the world.
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Geologists Officially Reject 'Anthropocene' Epoch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/geologists-officially-reject-anthropocene-epoch-1117468957.html
March 21, 2024, 3:50 PM
Scholars have decided against updating our planet's historical timeline — reasoning that the impact of human activity on Earth is insignificant compared to its 4.6 billion-year history.
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Turning the Tide: Why Russia Resurrected the Dnepr Flotilla
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/turning-the-tide-why-russia-resurrected-the-dnepr-flotilla-1117474107.html
March 21, 2024, 3:32 PM
Russia’s defense minister has announced the formation of a new Dnepr River Flotilla and riverboat brigade as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the combat capabilities of forces taking part in the conflict in Ukraine. What do we know about the new flotilla? What impact could it have in combat operations? Sputnik asked naval warfare specialists.
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Get a Sneak Peek at New Russian Troop Arrivals Training in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/get-a-sneak-peek-at-new-russian-troop-arrivals-training-in-special-op-zone-1117468026.html
March 21, 2024, 2:28 PM
The Russian army's success on the front lines of the special operation zone can be attributed to the soldiers' supreme skills in managing weaponry, carrying out precision strikes and navigating the terrain in the course of combat missions. This is precisely why new Russian troop arrivals undergo thorough military training.
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Russia Starts Mass Production of Three-Tonne FAB-3000 Aviation Bombs - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russia-starts-mass-production-of-three-tonne-fab-3000-aviation-bombs---mod-1117472046.html
March 21, 2024, 1:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia started the mass production of three-tonne FAB-3000 high-explosive aviation bombs, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Fact Check: Is Russia Really to Blame for EU’s Food Frustration?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/fact-check-is-russia-really-to-blame-for-eus-food-frustration-1117469847.html
March 21, 2024, 12:54 PM
The European Union is preparing tough new restrictions on the import of grain and seed oils from Russia and Belarus at the urging of five of its eastern members, purportedly over the threat that Russian and Belarusian foodstuffs pose to local farmers’ livelihoods. Is that really the case? Sputnik crunched the numbers to find out.
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Watch Russia's Smerch MLRS Annihilate Ukrainian Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/watch-russias-smerch-mlrs-annihilate-ukrainian-artillery-1117466551.html
March 21, 2024, 12:34 PM
Developed in the 1980s, the Russian BM-30 Smerch, also known as the Tornado, is a formidable and adaptable multiple rocket launcher system specifically designed for long-range fire support. It stands as a vital pillar of the Russian military's artillery capabilities.
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US Weighs Plea Deal For WikiLeaks Founder Assange, With Espionage Charges Dropped - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/us-weighs-plea-deal-for-wikileaks-founder-assange-with-espionage-charges-dropped---report-1117465035.html
March 21, 2024, 11:19 AM
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been engaged in a legal struggle in the UK against being extradited to the US, where he faces 17 counts of espionage and one charge of computer misuse, possibly resulting in a prison term of up to 175 years. However, there apparently may be a way to cut short this protracted London court case.
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Russian Doctors Remove 170 Lung Cancer Tumors, Breaking World Record
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russian-doctors-remove-170-lung-cancer-tumors-breaking-world-record-1117464368.html
March 21, 2024, 11:03 AM
Medics at one of Russia’s biggest oncological facilities have made a breakthrough in removing a record number of lung metastases using a homegrown, patented technique called "isolated chemoperfusion."
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Putin Addresses Russian Public Following Presidential Election Results - Full Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/putin-addresses-russian-public-following-presidential-election-results-1117466107.html
March 21, 2024, 10:01 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin received 87.28% of votes, Russian Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova revealed on Thursday.
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Pentagon’s Plan For First Operational Airborne Laser Weapon Bites the Dust
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/pentagons-plan-for-first-operational-airborne-laser-weapon-bites-the-dust-1117464523.html
March 21, 2024, 9:44 AM
Back in January 2019, Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to integrate a high-energy laser on an AC-130. It was later announced that US Air Force Special Operations Command would be testing the airborne laser in-flight on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship in 2023. However, last year the trials had still not gotten off the ground.
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Russian Kornet Anti-Tank Units Exercise in Avdeyevka Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russian-kornet-anti-tank-units-exercise-in-avdeyevka-region-1117463267.html
March 21, 2024, 9:01 AM
Russia’s 9M133 Kornet is an advanced, highly effective anti-tank missile system designed to engage heavily armored targets, such as main battle tanks and fortifications.
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Putin Received 87.28% of Votes - Central Election Commission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/putin-received-8728-of-votes---central-election-commission-1117465362.html
March 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 76,277,708 citizens cast their ballots for the candidacy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said on Thursday.
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Russia's Presidential Voter Turnout Comes to 77.49%, Election Officials Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russias-presidential-election-turnout-amounts-to-7749---cec-1117465191.html
March 21, 2024, 8:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The final turnout in Russia's presidential election amounted to 77.49%, Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said on Thursday.
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Biden's Point Man Visits Ukraine With Bundle of Promises on Getting Aid 'Out the Door'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/bidens-point-man-visits-ukraine-with-bundle-of-promises-on-getting-aid-out-the-door-1117462999.html
March 21, 2024, 6:49 AM
With billions’ worth of Ukraine aid still languishing in Congress, Washington hastily cobbled together a new $300 million package funded with savings from a previous US Army contract for Ukraine weapons amid dire predictions of Kiev’s looming failure in the conflict without a more bountiful handout.
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Ukrainian Officers Negligent in Their Duties and Attitude to Personnel - POW
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/ukrainian-officers-negligent-in-their-duties-and-attitude-to-personnel---pow-1117461190.html
March 21, 2024, 6:33 AM
A Ukrainian POW has shared information about his service in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and described the state of discipline and morale.
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Russia's Roscosmos to Launch First Belarusian Woman Into Space on Thursday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russias-roscosmos-to-launch-first-belarusian-woman-into-space-on-thursday-1117462878.html
March 21, 2024, 5:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian space agency Roscosmos will launch a Soyuz spaceship with an international crew of three on Thursday that will include the first female spacefarer from Belarus in the European country's post-Soviet history.
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Israeli Army Says $3Mln in Cash Uncovered During Operation in Shifa Hospital
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/israels-army-says-located-nearly-3mln-in-funds-during-operation-in-shifa-hospital-1117461050.html
March 21, 2024, 4:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have found 11 million shekels ($3 million) in US dollars and Jordanian dinars during a search at the Shifa hospital in the north of Gaza City.
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Portugal's President Appoints Luis Montenegro as Prime Minister - President's Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/portugals-president-appoints-luis-montenegro-as-prime-minister---presidents-office-1117460919.html
March 21, 2024, 4:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has appointed Luis Montenegro, a candidate from the Social Democratic Party, as the country's new prime minister following political consultations on forming a new government, the president's office said on Thursday.
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Election and Polls Show Russia Is United While West Fractures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/election-and-polls-show-russia-is-united-while-west-fractures-1117460371.html
March 21, 2024, 3:37 AM
Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin was reelected for another six years in a record landslide, securing 87.8% of the vote, a figure that largely matched outside polling.
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Macron Sending Troops to Ukraine ‘Like a 'Poodle' Urinating on Odessa’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/macron-sending-troops-to-ukraine-like-a-dog-urinating-on-odessa-1117460033.html
March 21, 2024, 2:20 AM
Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief Sergey Naryshkin said on Tuesday that thousands of French troops are being prepared for deployment in the Odessa region of Ukraine.
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Saudi Arabia to Allocate $40Mln to UNRWA for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/saudi-arabia-to-allocate-40mln-to-unrwa-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-strip-1117460228.html
March 21, 2024, 2:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia will allocate $40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for its humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip amid the humanitarian crisis in the enclave, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) said.
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The US Feels It ‘Won’ Europe in The Cold War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/the-us-feels-it-won-europe-in-the-cold-war-1117458607.html
March 20, 2024, 10:38 PM
Over the past few weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has threaten to send troops into the Odessa region of Ukraine, representing a major escalation in the conflict and if followed through, a declaration of war against Russia. The declaration comes as Russia is making consistent gains on the battlefield
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Syria, Venezuela Outline Energy, Food Cooperation Prospects in Face of US Sanctions, Occupation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/syria-venezuela-outline-energy-food-cooperation-prospects-in-face-of-us-sanctions-occupation-1117457458.html
March 20, 2024, 6:39 PM
Washington has leveled severe sanctions against both countries for daring to challenge the US-led unipolar world order. In Syria’s case, the crushing restrictions have been complemented by an illegal occupation of the country’s major oil and food-producing regions.
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Why Bill Gates' Nuclear Reactors are No Match for Russian Competitors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/why-bill-gates-nuclear-reactors-are-no-match-for-russian-competitors-1117456186.html
March 20, 2024, 6:33 PM
Bill Gates-founded TerraPower is seeking permission to build a new-generation nuclear power plant in Wyoming in a bid to promote the technology in Europe, Africa and Asia to sideline Russian and Chinese competitors. Will Gate's bold new project succeed?
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UAE President Congratulates Putin on Election Victory in Phone Conversation - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/uae-president-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory-in-phone-conversation---kremlin-1117457101.html
March 20, 2024, 6:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection and wished him success during a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
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Netanyahu Confirms Plan for Israeli Operation in Rafah Already Approved
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/netanyahu-confirms-plan-for-israeli-operation-in-rafah-already-approved-1117457305.html
March 20, 2024, 6:16 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he had already approved the plan for the ground operation by the Israeli military in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, adding that the plan to evacuate civilians from the combat zones would also be adopted soon.
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King of Bahrain Congratulates Putin on Election Victory in Phone Conversation - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/king-of-bahrain-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory-in-phone-conversation---kremlin-1117456935.html
March 20, 2024, 6:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection during a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
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EU Faces $61Bln NATO Spending Shortfall, Roughly Same Amount It Threw Away in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-faces-61bln-nato-spending-shortfall-roughly-same-amount-it-threw-away-in-ukraine-1117456405.html
March 20, 2024, 5:50 PM
NATO’s European members have poured tens of billions of euros-worth of weaponry and ammunition into Ukraine to fuel a US-led proxy war against Russia, with little to show for it besides economic crises and soaring budget deficits at home and the loss of their cheapest and most dependable source of energy.
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US Indo-Pacific Command Chief Says 'Very Concerned' About China-Russia Relationship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/us-indo-pacific-command-chief-says-very-concerned-about-china-russia-relationship-1117455407.html
March 20, 2024, 4:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The partnership between Russia and China is a major concern for the US military as it changes the United States' security environment, US Indo-Pacific Command chief John Aquilino said during a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
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Fed to Tread Cautiously on Rate Cuts Amid Rising Prices
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/fed-to-tread-cautiously-on-rate-cuts-amid-rising-prices-1117454640.html
March 20, 2024, 4:08 PM
US inflation is soaring, and a recent upswing in unemployment figures pressure the Federal Open Market Committee to tread a fine line between consumer prices and the labor market before considering a rate cut.
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Hope for a Cure: Scientists Successfully Remove HIV From Cells
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/hope-for-a-cure-scientists-successfully-remove-hiv-from-cells-1117449688.html
March 20, 2024, 3:41 PM
A 2020 Nobel Prize-winning gene-editing method promises to advance the cure of HIV, halting the need for long-term antiviral medication. However, challenges remain around the complexity of eradicating HIV from all infected cells.
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Slovakia's PM Fico in EU's Crosshairs as New 'Headache'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/slovakias-pm-fico-in-eus-crosshairs-as-new-headache-1117453408.html
March 20, 2024, 3:14 PM
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has become a voice of dissent against the Russophobic leanings of officials in Brussels, who are willing to fan the flames of the Ukraine conflict whatever the cost.
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EU Still Hooked on Russian LNG Despite Bloc's Hardline Rhetoric
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-still-hooked-on-russian-lng-despite-blocs-hardline-rhetoric--1117446814.html
March 20, 2024, 2:53 PM
Despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas in the wake of the anti-Russian sanctions, recent data shows a surge in Russian LNG imports by France and Spain, suggesting that business is practically proceeding as usual.
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Vox Pop: Was Recent Presidential Election in Russia Free and Fair?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/vox-pop-was-recent-presidential-election-in-russia-free-and-fair-1117452705.html
March 20, 2024, 2:46 PM
Vladimir Putin won the 2024 Russian Presidential Election with 87.28 percent of the votes, the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Monday after tallying 100 percent of the ballots. The landslide result prompted a storm of reaction from Western leaders, but what do ordinary Russians think about the voting and the president?
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US Falls Out of Top 20 Happiest Countries – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/us-falls-out-of-top-20-happiest-countries--report-1117453779.html
March 20, 2024, 2:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States ranked 23rd among 143 nations in the World Happiness Report released on Wednesday, marking the first time it had fallen out of the top 20 since Gallup first published the report in 2012.
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EU Will 'Shoot Itself in the Foot' With Tariffs on Russia, Belarus Grain Imports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-will-shoot-itself-in-the-foot-with-tariffs-on-russia-belarus-grain-imports-1117449809.html
March 20, 2024, 2:05 PM
Despite eagerly cobbling together package after package of sanctions targeting Russia over the Ukraine crisis, Brussels has up until now resisted pressure from Poland and the Baltic states to restrict Russian and Belarusian food imports.
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China Voices Hope for Deescalation Efforts Amid Macron's Plans to Send Troops to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/china-voices-hope-for-deescalation-efforts-amid-macrons-plans-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-1117453040.html
March 20, 2024, 1:33 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing sincerely hopes that all parties concerned will contribute to the deescalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the establishment of an effective security architecture in Europe, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday, when commenting on France's plans to deploy its troops in Ukraine.
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Irish Prime Minister Varadkar Steps Down Less Than Two Years After Taking Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/irish-prime-minister-varadkar-steps-down-less-than-two-years-after-taking-office-1117451934.html
March 20, 2024, 12:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday his resignation less than two years after assuming the post.
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Poland and Germany's Rapid Reaction Force: Risking Peace by Preparing for War?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/poland-and-germanys-rapid-reaction-force-risking-peace-by-preparing-for-war-1117448991.html
March 20, 2024, 12:40 PM
Having its own rapid reaction force has been the EU’s dream for decades. Now Germany and Poland promise to infuse life into this idea – leading to more tensions.
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Moscow Warns SpaceX Plans to Build US Spy Satellites Threaten Space Operations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/moscow-warns-spacex-plans-to-build-us-spy-satellites-threaten-space-operations-1117450889.html
March 20, 2024, 12:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Elon Musk's SpaceX possible plans to create a network of spy satellites for US intelligence creates risks to the safety of space operations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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NATO's Corps Practices on 'Fictitious Territory' Near Russia - Polish Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/natos-corps-practices-on-fictitious-territory-near-russia---polish-defense-ministry-1117450951.html
March 20, 2024, 12:25 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - NATO's Multinational Corps Northeast practiced operations on a "fictitious territory" near Russia's Baltic exclave region of Kaliningrad as part of military drills, the Polish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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White House Pledges $8.5Bln in Funding for Intel's High-End Chip Manufacturing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/white-house-pledges-85bln-in-funding-for-intels-high-end-chip-manufacturing-1117450491.html
March 20, 2024, 12:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The White House announced a preliminary deal with chipmaker Intel on Wednesday that will unlock up to $8.5 billion in direct investment to boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors.
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Ukraine Will Start Production of 155 mm Caliber Shells Only in Second Half of 2024 - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/ukraine-will-start-production-of-155-mm-caliber-shells-only-in-second-half-of-2024---report-1117446124.html
March 20, 2024, 11:49 AM
Western countries have been providing military and financial aid to Kiev since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin has consistently warned against continued arms deliveries to Kiev, saying it would lead to further escalation of the conflict.
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Biden Admin 'Pushing Hard' to Get AUKUS Pillar 2 Deals With Japan, Canada - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/biden-admin-pushing-hard-to-get-aukus-pillar-2-deals-with-japan-canada---report-1117445259.html
March 20, 2024, 11:43 AM
The AUKUS format was announced on September 15, 2021. Since then, there have been reports that New Zealand is considering joining the bloc’s so-called pillar two, while Canada’s then-defense minister said in 2023 that her country was “highly interested” in working closer on defense technology with Australia, Britain, and the US.
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Cracking Open the Abrams: What Russia Can Learn by Studying Knocked Out M1
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/cracking-open-the-abrams-what-russia-can-learn-by-studying-knocked-out-m1-1117448146.html
March 20, 2024, 11:40 AM
Russia's Defense Ministry has released footage of special forces scouts inspecting a knocked out Ukrainian Abrams abandoned in no man’s land in the settlement of Berdychi, about 3 km northeast of Avdeyevka. Sputnik asked veteran military observer Alexey Leonkov what Russia could get out inspecting the vaunted American main battle tank more closely.
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Ukraine's Military Losses Amount to Over 71,000 People Since Start of 2024 - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/ukraines-military-losses-amount-to-over-71000-people-since-start-of-2024---shoigu-1117448767.html
March 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 71,000 soldiers and over 11,000 units of various weapons since the start of the year, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
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Mexico to Deny Entry to Migrants Deported From Texas Under New SB4 Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/mexico-to-deny-entry-to-migrants-deported-from-texas-under-new-sb4-law-1117447569.html
March 20, 2024, 9:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Mexican government does not intend to accept its citizens who will undergo repatriation from Texas under the US state's new SB4 legislation, the Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretariat said on Wednesday.
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Putin, Modi Prioritize International Agenda With Focus on Ukraine Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/putin-modi-discuss-international-agenda-including-situation-around-ukraine-1117447434.html
March 20, 2024, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in Ukraine and the international agenda, as well as bilateral relations, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
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Russia Delivers 25,000 Tonnes of Grain to Zimbabwe Free of Charge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russia-delivers-25000-tonnes-of-grain-to-zimbabwe-free-of-charge-1117447134.html
March 20, 2024, 9:52 AM
HARARE (Sputnik) - Russia has delivered 25,000 tonnes of grain to Zimbabwe free of charge, Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolai Krasilnikov said on Wednesday.
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Russian Scout Who Destroyed US-Made Abrams Recalls What it Was Like
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russian-scout-who-destroyed-us-made-abrams-recalls-what-it-was-like-1117441413.html
March 20, 2024, 9:25 AM
Russian forces have been using kamikaze drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to explode upon impact with a target, since the beginning of the special military operation. Such drones provide a cheap and effective way to eliminate specific targets without risking the lives of soldiers.
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Serviceman Who Spectacularly Saved Tank Commander, Awarded Order of Courage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/serviceman-who-saved-commander-of-tank-alyosha-awarded-with-order-of-courage-1117445845.html
March 20, 2024, 9:10 AM
In July 2023, the crew of the tank "Alyosha" halted a Ukrainian armored group in its tracks in the Zaporozhye area, wiping out eight enemy armored vehicles during the battle.
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Split Over Ukraine Aid Prompts 'Unprecedented' Czech-Slovak Rupture
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/split-over-ukraine-aid-prompts-unprecedented-czech-slovak-rupture-1117444378.html
March 20, 2024, 8:23 AM
Robert Fico rode to his fourth term as prime minister in Slovakia in 2023 on a wave of discontent over EU support for Ukraine in the NATO proxy conflict against Russia. Like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Fico has been against sending weapons to Kiev, and urged for maintaining good relations with Russia.
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Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of Solid-Fuel Engine for New Hypersonic Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/kim-jong-un-oversees-test-of-solid-fuel-engine-for-new-hypersonic-missile--1117443191.html
March 20, 2024, 7:55 AM
The North Korean Rocket Administration has successfully conducted a ground jet test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile, Pyongyang's state news agency KCNA reported on Wednesday.
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Pepe Escobar: Donetsk, Avdeyevka, Mariupol - on the Road in Electoral Donbass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/donetsk-avdeyevka-mariupol-on-the-road-in-electoral-donbass-1117443687.html
March 20, 2024, 7:09 AM
They have waited 10 long, suffering years to vote in this election. And vote they did, in massive numbers, certifying a landslide reelection for the political leader who brought them back to Mother Russia. VVP may now be widely referred to as Mr. 87%. In Donetsk, turnout was even higher: 88,17%. And no less than 95% voted for him.
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South Korean-Flagged Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan's Coast - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/s-korean-chemical-tanker-capsizes-off-japans-yamaguchi-prefecture---reports-1117444025.html
March 20, 2024, 7:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A South Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized on Wednesday morning off the western Japanese prefecture of Yamaguchi, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.
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Romanian Mercs Claim Involvement in Ukrainian Attempts to Infiltrate Russia's Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/romanian-mercs-claim-involvement-in-ukrainian-attempts-to-infiltrate-russias-border-1117440685.html
March 20, 2024, 6:24 AM
Amid dwindling NATO military aid for the Kiev regime and successful efforts by Russian troops to push through heavily fortified Ukrainian defenses in Donbass, Ukrainian forces have undertaken several attempts to break into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions in recent months, only to be "decisively repelled.”
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What’s Left 7: Healthcare Is a Human Right
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/whats-left-7-healthcare-is-a-human-right-1117442732.html
March 20, 2024, 6:19 AM
Liberals believe that a compromise that gets us closer to a goal is better than no progress at all. But compromise can lead to the dead end of dilution and a false sense of resolution.
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Face the Facts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/face-the-facts-1117441898.html
March 20, 2024, 5:57 AM
The Kremlin rejected Washington’s criticisms on Monday and said that Putin’s win was a sign that Russian people have consolidated around him.
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Watch Russian Forces Probe Destroyed US-Made Abrams Tank in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/watch-russian-special-forces-reach-destroyed-us-made-abrams-tank-in-special-op-zone-1117441018.html
March 20, 2024, 5:20 AM
The destruction of Ukraine's Abrams tanks by Moscow's forces showcases Russia's powerful anti-tank capabilities and its adeptness at countering advanced Western military equipment.
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History Enthusiasts Discover Rare Millennia-Old Artifacts in Poland
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/history-enthusiasts-discover-rare-millennia-old-artifacts-in-poland-1117420858.html
March 20, 2024, 5:17 AM
A metal detection expedition aimed at finding caches of World War II relics has yielded a chance discovery of ancient Roman-era artifacts.
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‘Shamelessness and Double Standards’: China Criticizes US Spy Satellite Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/shamelessness-and-double-standards-china-criticizes-us-spy-satellite-program-1117437671.html
March 20, 2024, 5:10 AM
The United States frequently warns of the alleged dangers of Russian and Chinese surveillance, but whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed more than a decade ago that the US government is able to spy on communications anywhere in the world.
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‘Losing a War is No Fun’: West Ignores Their ‘Biggest Political Disaster’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/losing-a-war-is-no-fun-west-ignores-their-biggest-political-disaster-1117440035.html
March 20, 2024, 4:36 AM
Russia’s economy has survived Western sanctions “far better” than predicted, recent reports show. Meanwhile, the European Union’s (EU) economy has been suffering drastically, causing working class voters to turn against aid for Ukraine.
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Air Defenses Shot Down 5 Ukrainian Drones Over Belgorod, Saratov Regions - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/air-defenses-shot-down-5-ukrainian-drones-over-belgorod-saratov-regions---mod-1117440290.html
March 20, 2024, 4:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down four Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Saratov Region and another one over the Belgorod Region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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International Observer Compliments Transparency, Smoothness of Russian Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/international-observer-compliments-transparency-smoothness-of-russian-elections-1117439698.html
March 20, 2024, 4:18 AM
A US-based observer praised Russia’s electoral process and claimed Western leaders should acknowledge Putin’s domestic popularity.
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British Public Spent £19m in Missile Costs for UK’s Yemen War - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/british-public-spent-19m-in-missile-costs-for-uks-yemen-war---report-1117439578.html
March 20, 2024, 3:59 AM
The UK has reportedly poured millions into protecting Israeli ships in the Red Sea since the conflict between Israel and Palestine first began in October, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak becoming Britain’s ninth prime minister to use the RAF to bomb Yemen.
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Russia to Host 10-Year Anniversary Meeting of Eurasian Economic Union on May 8 - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russia-to-host-10-year-anniversary-meeting-of-eurasian-economic-union-on-may-8---putin-1117434544.html
March 20, 2024, 3:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The 10-year anniversary meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be held in Moscow on May 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
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Russia Warns Japan of Consequences if Patriot Missiles Sent to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russia-warned-japan-of-consequences-if-patriot-missiles-sent-to-kiev---foreign-ministry-1117439383.html
March 20, 2024, 3:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has warned Japan via diplomatic channels of consequences in the event of transferring missiles for the Patriot missile defense systems to the United States, which could end up in Ukraine, the acting director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Third Asia Department, Sergey Zhestkii, has told Sputnik.
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US Conducts Test of AGM-183A Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/us-conducts-test-of-agm-183a-air-launched-hypersonic-missile---pentagon-1117438242.html
March 20, 2024, 2:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States conducted a test of a fully operation hypersonic missile prototype of the All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon in Guam on Sunday, the US Air Force said in a statement.
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EU Partially Extends Suspension of Duties on Ukraine's Agricultural Exports Until June 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-partially-extends-suspension-of-duties-on-ukraines-agricultural-exports-until-june-2025-1117437982.html
March 20, 2024, 1:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament and the European Council on Wednesday reached an agreement to extend the temporary suspension of duties on exports of Ukrainian agricultural products to the European Union until June 5, 2025.
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Israel Must Be Treated Like ‘Pariah’ State, Ended ‘Forever’ – Jewish Activist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/israel-must-be-treated-like-pariah-state-ended-forever--jewish-activist-1117436921.html
March 20, 2024, 12:02 AM
Israeli-American activist Miko Peled had strong words for Israel, which he accuses of torture, genocide, and “all kinds of crazy, sadistic policies for 76 years.”
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