Brussels Recommends Extending Free Import of Goods From Ukraine, Moldova Until June 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/brussels-recommends-extending-free-import-of-goods-from-ukraine-moldova-until-june-2025-1116515551.html
January 31, 2024, 1:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission recommended extending the free import of goods from Ukraine and Moldova until June 2025 with a number of measures to protect the member states.
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Russian Armed Forces Take More Favorable Positions in Direction of Krasny Liman - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russian-armed-forces-take-more-favorable-positions-in-direction-of-krasny-liman---mod-1116514644.html
January 31, 2024, 12:16 PM
The Russian Armed Forces have repelled six attacks by Ukrainian troops in the Kupyansk area, three near Krasny Liman, and one in the South Donetsk area, the Defense Ministry said.
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How Can Russia Stop Ground-Launched Glide Bombs US is Sending to Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/how-can-russia-stop-ground-launched-glide-bombs-us-is-sending-to-ukraine-1116513455.html
January 31, 2024, 12:09 PM
The Pentagon plans to “field test” a new, ground-launched variant of its deadly Small Diameter Bomb design in real world battlefield conditions in Ukraine. What are these weapons? What dangers will they pose to Russian forces and civilians in frontline areas? How can Russia defeat them? Sputnik explores.
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Farmers Protest in Paris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/farmers-protest-in-paris--1116513944.html
January 31, 2024, 11:23 AM
On Tuesday, new French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offered no concrete proposal to satisfy farmers’ demands during his first address to parliament.
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Kremlin Blasts NATO as ‘Instrument of Confrontation’, Threat to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/nato-is-instrument-of-confrontation-threat-to-russia---kremlin-1116512640.html
January 31, 2024, 11:22 AM
NATO's Steadfast Defender exercise will take place in Europe from February to May. In early October, Rob Bauer, head of NATO's Military Committee, said that during the exercise NATO would work out a response to a possible Russian invasion of the alliance’s eastern flank.
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Watch Giatsint-B Howitzer Hammer Ukrainian Stronghold
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/watch-giatsint-b-howitzer-hammer-ukrainian-stronghold-1116512245.html
January 31, 2024, 11:15 AM
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is renowned as one of the world's most advanced self-propelled howitzers. Its primary function is to offer ground troops extensive long-range fire support, boasting an incredible maximum range of up to 40 kilometers.
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China Will Continue to Support Russia on Ukraine Issue - Chinese Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/china-will-continue-to-support-russia-on-ukraine-issue---chinese-defense-minister-1116512315.html
January 31, 2024, 10:34 AM
On January 31, the Russian and Chinese defense ministers held talks via videoconference.
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Recent Attacks on US Military Bases in Middle East: Facts and Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/recent-attacks-on-us-military-bases-in-middle-east-facts-and-figures-1116498705.html
January 31, 2024, 10:31 AM
Washington's military presence in Iraq and Syria has become a target of repeated attacks by local belligerents since October.
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Russia's New Next-Generation Stealth Subs Outrank Predecessors - Developer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russias-new-next-generation-stealth-subs-many-times-superior-to-predecessors--developer-1116510347.html
January 31, 2024, 10:08 AM
The 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarines are designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping, and mine-laying missions. The subs are equipped with advanced technology, including improved stealth capabilities, enhanced communication systems, and advanced torpedoes.
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Russia’s Il-76 Plane Was Downed by Western-Made Missile - Emergency Services
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russias-il-76-plane-was-downed-by-western-made-missile---emergency-services--1116511881.html
January 31, 2024, 9:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The examination of the January 24 Il-76 plane crash in Russia confirmed that the aircraft was downed by a Western-made air defense missile, a spokesman of the emergency services told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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Netherlands, Germany, Poland Ink Deal to Create Military Corridor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/netherlands-germany-poland-sign-declaration-to-create-military-corridor-1116511721.html
January 31, 2024, 9:13 AM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - The Netherlands, Germany and Poland have signed a declaration on the creation of a military corridor for the movement of military equipment, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollong said on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Could Turn From US’s ‘Pawn’ to Victim at Any Moment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/taiwan-could-turn-from-uss-pawn-to-victim-at-any-moment-1116511238.html
January 31, 2024, 9:02 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Taiwan could turn from the US's "pawn" to a victim at any moment, China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua said on Wednesday.
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Russia's Rostec to Unveil Flagship Supercam Drone at World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russias-rostec-to-unveil-flagship-supercam-drone-at-world-defense-show-in-saudi-arabia-1116509538.html
January 31, 2024, 8:53 AM
The World Defense Show will take place in Saudi Arabia on February 4-8 and is set to be one of the largest defense exhibitions in the Middle East. The event will bring together global defense leaders and industry experts to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovations in defense and security solutions.
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Farmer Protests Spreading Like Wildfire Across Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/farmer-protests-spreading-like-wildfire-across-europe-1116508413.html
January 31, 2024, 8:40 AM
Farmers' protests have already caused disruptions in France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Romania and the Netherlands.
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Lavrov: Clear to Everyone 'Zelensky's Formula' Nothing But Ultimatum to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/lavrov-clear-to-everyone-zelenskys-formula-nothing-but-ultimatum-to-russia-1116510089.html
January 31, 2024, 7:48 AM
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov chaired a meeting of BRICS sherpas and sous-sherpas in Moscow.
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Lavrov Takes Part in BRICS Sherpas, Sous-Sherpas Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/lavrov-takes-part-in-brics-sherpas-sous-sherpas-meeting-1116508012.html
January 31, 2024, 6:31 AM
On January 1, Russia assumed the presidency of BRICS for the year. It began with new members joining the organization: the 2023 summit resulted in a decision to invite Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
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Ex-Pakistani PM Khan Gets 14-Year Prison Sentence in Corruption Case - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/ex-pakistani-govt-head-khan-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison-in-corruption-case---reports-1116509396.html
January 31, 2024, 6:18 AM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Former Pakistani Prime Minister and chairman of Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) opposition party Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years behind bars in a corruption case related to the sale of valuables stored in the state treasury of Toshakhana, GEO, a Pakistani TV channel, reported on Wednesday.
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Xi Accepts Credentials of 42 New Ambassadors to China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/xi-accepts-credentials-of-42-new-ambassadors-to-china-1116509011.html
January 31, 2024, 5:53 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted the credentials of 42 newly appointed ambassadors to China, including Ukrainian and Afghan representatives, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
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UK Considering Sending Aircraft Carrier to Red Sea to Deter Houthis - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/uk-considering-sending-aircraft-carrier-to-red-sea-to-deter-houthis---reports-1116508851.html
January 31, 2024, 5:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom is considering sending an aircraft carrier to the Red Sea to ensure the safety of ships passing through the region from missile and drone attacks by the Houthis, The Telegraph newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Inspects Production of Self-Propelled Howitzers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-inspects-production-of-self-propelled-howitzers-1116507083.html
January 31, 2024, 5:30 AM
Russian self-propelled howitzers, such as the 2S3 Akatsiya and the 2S19 Msta-S, are highly capable and versatile artillery systems that have proven their worth in modern conflicts. These howitzers are mounted on tracked chassis, providing excellent mobility and off-road capabilities.
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Brazil's Leader Reshuffles Intelligence Agency Over Alleged Spying on Officials - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/brazils-leader-reshuffles-intelligence-agency-over-alleged-spying-on-officials---reports-1116505464.html
January 31, 2024, 4:22 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The deputy director of the Brazil Intelligence Agency (ABIN), Alessandro Moretti, and seven heads of the agency's departments will leave their positions as part of the restructuring launched by the government of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after another round of police operations, media reported.
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Houthis Report New Attack on US Navy Destroyer in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-navy-shot-down-houthi-anti-ship-missile-heading-to-red-sea-1116504947.html
January 31, 2024, 4:13 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Yemen’s Houthis said on Wednesday that the movement delivered a new strike on a US Nave destroyer USS Gravely warship in the Red Sea, the target of the attack was the destroyer USS Gravely.
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Russian Lancet Kamikaze Drones Bring Pain to Ukrainian Armor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russian-lancet-kamikaze-drones-bring-pain-to-ukrainian-armor-1116499263.html
January 31, 2024, 4:10 AM
The famous loitering munitions have once again confirmed their reputation as a potent anti-tank weapon that strikes without warning and leaves burning wreckage in their wake.
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Only 10% of Germans Believe in 'Positive Outcome' of Ukraine Conflict for Kiev - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/only-10-of-germans-believe-in-positive-outcome-of-ukraine-conflict-for-kiev---poll-1116504785.html
January 31, 2024, 3:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only one in ten Germans expects the Ukraine conflict to have a "positive outcome" for Ukraine, and more than a third of Germans believe that Russia is winning, an annual survey conducted by the German Centre for Strategy and Higher Leadership showed Tuesday.
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US Air Force Confirms Crash of Its F-16 Fighter Jet in South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-air-force-confirms-crash-of-its-f-16-fighter-jet-in-south-korea-1116504631.html
January 31, 2024, 3:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States Air Force 8th Fighter Wing confirmed on Wednesday recent media reports that an American F-16 fighter jet fell into the sea near the western South Korean city of Gunsan, adding that the pilot successfully ejected and survived.
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Spain's Trade Unions Say Will Join Farmers' Protests Taking Place Across EU
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/spains-trade-unions-say-will-join-farmers-protests-taking-place-across-eu-1116504475.html
January 31, 2024, 3:14 AM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Three major agricultural trade unions in Spain will join the farmers' protests taking place in many European countries due to the crisis in the industry, the Spanish Young Farmers’ Association (ASAJA) said on Tuesday.
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Biden Hopes Voters Will ‘Shake it Off’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/biden-hopes-hopes-voters-will-shake-it-off-1116504176.html
January 31, 2024, 3:01 AM
With his poll numbers plummeting, particularly among young voters concerned about his administration supporting a potential genocide in Gaza, US President Joe Biden is hoping to secure the endorsement of mega-star Taylor Swift before the Presidential election in November.
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The ‘US Economy’ is Not the ‘American Economy’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/the-us-economy-is-not-the-american-economy-1116503701.html
January 31, 2024, 2:56 AM
During the World Economic Forum in Davos, newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei blamed “collectivism” as the “root cause” of the world’s economic problems.
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UN Has ‘No Plan B’ to Secure Funding For UNRWA After Donors Pause Aid - Spokesman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/un-has-no-plan-b-to-secure-funding-for-unrwa-after-donors-pause-aid---spokesman-1116503624.html
January 31, 2024, 2:24 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations has no backup plan to get money for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after donors paused their funding, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
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Pentagon Says F-35 Fighter Jets for Turkiye ‘Not on Table’ at Present Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/pentagon-says-f-35-fighter-jets-for-turkiye-not-on-table-at-present-time-1116503316.html
January 31, 2024, 12:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The provision of F-35 fighter jets by the United States for Turkiye is not currently on the table due to Ankara maintaining Russian S-400 air defense systems, Defense Department spokesperson Pat Ryder said on Tuesday.
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Potential US Attack Against Iran Would Trigger ‘Catastrophic’ Effect on Global Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/potential-us-attack-against-iran-would-trigger-catastrophic-effect-on-global-economy-1116501709.html
January 31, 2024, 12:10 AM
After a drone attack on a US base in Syria near Jordan resulted in the deaths of three US service members, US President Joe Biden and other US officials promised a strong response. His comments have led to speculation that the US may hit targets in Iran, which has long been a goal of neocons in Washington.
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Washington, Berlin Not Ready to Support Ukraine's NATO Bid at 75th Summit – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/washington-berlin-not-ready-to-support-ukraines-nato-bid-at-75th-summit--reports-1116502874.html
January 30, 2024, 11:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – While Kiev and its Eastern European allies want to see a formal NATO invite for Ukraine as soon as the upcoming 75th summit in July, the US and Germany do not believe it is a proper time, the Foreign Policy magazine reported citing current and formal officials in the know.
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US Defense Firms Avoiding Pentagon Contracts Due to Inflation Issues - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-defense-firms-avoiding-pentagon-contracts-due-to-inflation-issues---reports-1116502299.html
January 30, 2024, 10:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US defense firms are rejecting contracts from the Pentagon due to inflation-related issues, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing defense industry leaders.
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Zelensky Reportedly Dead Set on Ousting Top General Zaluzhny
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/zelensky-reportedly-dead-set-on-ousting-top-general-zaluzhny-1116501156.html
January 30, 2024, 7:00 PM
While General Valery Zaluzhny still remains Ukraine’s commander-in-chief despite rumors of his impending sacking emerging on Monday, his resignation is apparently still being sought by the Ukrainian president.
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US-Made Small Diameter Bomb Expected to Arrive in Ukraine as Soon as Wednesday – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-made-small-diameter-bomb-expected-to-arrive-in-ukraine-as-soon-as-wednesday--reports-1116501447.html
January 30, 2024, 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will deliver the first batch of new long-range precision bombs to Ukraine on Wednesday following successful tests almost a year after the US announced it would deliver the weapons to Kiev, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing a US official and other people in the know.
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Farmers to Go on Protest in Brussels Same Day as EU Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/farmers-to-go-on-protest-in-brussels-same-day-as-eu-summit-1116501036.html
January 30, 2024, 6:45 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Brussels police warned on Tuesday of a large-scale protest by farmers in the Belgian capital on February 1 that will take place at the same time as the EU summit and could paralyze traffic in the city.
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IDF Confirms Use of Method of Flooding Hamas Tunnels in Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/idf-confirms-use-of-method-of-flooding-hamas-tunnels-in-gaza-strip-1116500723.html
January 30, 2024, 6:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli military uses the methods of flooding tunnels of the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Rocket Artillery Deliver Surprise Smackdown to Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/watch-russian-rocket-artillery-deliver-surprise-smackdown-to-ukrainian-forces-1116492956.html
January 30, 2024, 6:01 PM
Ukrainian soldiers’ efforts to conduct troop rotation in the Artemovsk sector ended up being thwarted thanks to a timely intervention by Russian rocket artillery units.
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US Mix-Up Over Drone Identity in Mideast Reveals Stark Lack of Combat Experience
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-mix-up-over-drone-identity-in-mideast-reveals-stark-lack-of-combat-experience-1116499363.html
January 30, 2024, 5:42 PM
The US military recently reportedly failed to identify an enemy drone in the Middle East, taking it instead to be one of its own, as per the Wall Street Journal. Nikolay Kostikin, expert of the Military-Political Analysis Bureau, sat down with Sputnik to discuss the incident.
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US Speaker Johnson on 5,000 Illegal Crossings Rule in Senate Bill: 'Why Would We Do That?'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-speaker-johnson-on-5000-illegal-crossings-rule-in-senate-bill-why-would-we-do-that-1116499043.html
January 30, 2024, 4:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Tuesday that Republicans in the lower chamber of Congress would not agree to support a Senate bill that would include a rule allowing shutting down the border after "only" 5,000 immigrants cross it illegally per day.
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Biden Says Decided How to Respond to Attack on US Base in MidEast, Doesn't Want Wider War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/biden-says-decided-how-to-respond-to-attack-on-us-base-in-mideast-doesnt-want-wider-war-1116498591.html
January 30, 2024, 4:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he has decided how to respond to the drone attack on a military base on Jordan-Syria border that killed three US soldiers, but indicated that he does not want a wider war in the Middle East.
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Russian Vendors Sell Over $200,000 Worth of Goods at China's First 'Made in Russia' Fair
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russian-vendors-sell-over-200000-worth-of-goods-at-chinas-first-made-in-russia-fair-1116497845.html
January 30, 2024, 4:15 PM
Russian Export Center JSC (REC, part of VEB.RF) has shared some exciting figures about the successful performance of Russian brands displayed at the inaugural “Made in Russia” festival that is currently taking place in the Chinese province of Liaoning.
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UPS Announces 12,000 Job Cuts Worldwide Amid Steady Decline in Revenue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/ups-announces-12000-job-cuts-worldwide-amid-steady-decline-in-revenue-1116498250.html
January 30, 2024, 4:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – United Parcel Service (UPS), an American shipping giant, will cut about 12,000 jobs around the world over the coming months amid a continued decline in revenue, Director of Financial and Strategy Communications at UPS Brian Hughes said on Tuesday.
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Zaluzhny Has Escaped Zelensky's Control and Calls the Shots in Ukraine – Retired Colonel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/zaluzhny-has-escaped-zelenskys-control-and-calls-the-shots-in-ukraine--retired-colonel-1116496537.html
January 30, 2024, 3:43 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied rumors that he fired army Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny on January 30 following reports that the latter had been forced to step down. What's behind the controversy?
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Tehran Summons UK Ambassador Over London's 'Anti-Iranian' Statement - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/tehran-summons-uk-ambassador-over-londons-anti-iranian-statement---reports-1116498011.html
January 30, 2024, 2:56 PM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned UK ambassador to the country, Simon Shercliff, following London’s statement which Tehran sees as "anti-Iranian," Iranian state-run news agency IRNA reported on Tuesday.
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Russia's Defense Minister Shoigu Announces Drastic Increase in Missile Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russias-defense-minister-shoigu-announces-drastic-increase-in-missile-production-1116494846.html
January 30, 2024, 2:50 PM
A "significant increase" in production was announced by authorities, including almost doubling the missiles used in air defenses.
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Packing in Profits While Fueling Conflicts? US Foreign Arms Sales Rocket to Record Highs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/packing-in-profits-while-fueling-conflicts-us-foreign-arms-sales-rocket-to-record-highs-1116494059.html
January 30, 2024, 2:32 PM
US arms sales overseas reached a record of $238 billion last year, according to the State Department. What does this sum consist of? Sputnik found out.
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Netanyahu on Talks With Hamas: Israel Will Not Withdraw Troops Until Complete Victory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/netanyahu-on-talks-with-hamas-israel-will-not-withdraw-troops-until-complete-victory-1116495629.html
January 30, 2024, 2:26 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will not withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip until the complete victory over Hamas and will not free "thousands" of Palestinians, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.
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France's Toulouse Airport Says Main Driveway Blocked by Protesting Farmers for Whole Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/frances-toulouse-airport-says-main-driveway-blocked-by-protesting-farmers-for-whole-day-1116495298.html
January 30, 2024, 2:11 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The main road to the Toulouse airport is blocked for the whole day by farmers protesting against the French government's policies, with passengers advised to choose an alternative route, the airport press service told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Attack Aircraft Strike Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/watch-russian-su-25-attack-aircraft-strike-ukrainian-positions-1116492316.html
January 30, 2024, 2:07 PM
Ukrainian forward positions in the Donetsk sector have been dealt a serious blow by a pair of Russian Su-25 jets.
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German Farmers Block Road to Stuttgart With Some 200 Tractors on Way to Rally - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/german-farmers-block-road-to-stuttgart-with-some-200-tractors-on-way-to-rally---reports-1116495120.html
January 30, 2024, 2:03 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - German farmers on about 200 tractors paralyzed traffic for several hours on a highway to Stuttgart, the capital of southwest Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg state, where they are expected to rally later on Tuesday, German news agency DPA reported, citing police.
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IMF Says Russian Economy Doing Better on Growth Than Forecast as Seen Repeatedly in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/imf-says-russian-economy-doing-better-on-growth-than-forecast-as-seen-repeatedly-in-2023-1116494933.html
January 30, 2024, 1:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Russian economy is doing better with respect to growth than the International Monetary Fund had previously forecast, IMF Chief Economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said ahead of the release of the IMF's updated World Economic Outlook.
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Russia to Build Security on Standpoint of US-UK-France Triad as Single Nuclear Arsenal - Russian FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russia-to-build-security-on-standpoint-of-us-uk-france-triad-as-single-nuclear-arsenal---russian-fm-1116494675.html
January 30, 2024, 1:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is verifying the information about the plans of the United States to deploy weapons in the United Kingdom, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
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ROC to Appeal ISU Decision to Strip Russian Team of Olympic Gold Over Valieva's Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/roc-to-appeal-isu-decision-to-strip-russian-team-of-olympic-gold-over-valievas-case-1116493385.html
January 30, 2024, 12:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) said on Tuesday it would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision of the International Skating Union (ISU) to strip the Russian team of gold at the 2022 Olympic Games in the team figure skating competition.
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Joint UK-Japan Plan to Supply Artillery Shells to Ukraine Falls Through – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/joint-uk-japan-plan-to-supply-artillery-shells-to-ukraine-falls-through--reports-1116485726.html
January 30, 2024, 12:38 PM
More bad news for Ukraine - Japan and the UK fail to carry out preliminary agreements on supplying the struggling army with more artillery, as the silver lining at the end of the tunnel goes dim for the Kiev regime.
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Russian Troops Destroy Ukraine's German-Made IRIS-T Radar - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russian-troops-destroy-ukraines-german-made-iris-t-radar---mod-1116492125.html
January 30, 2024, 12:04 PM
On Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) shared the latest news on the successes of the Russian forces throughout the special operation zone.
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Russia Warns US Against Returning Tactical Nuclear Weapons to UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russia-warns-us-against-returning-tactical-nuclear-weapons-to-uk-1116492726.html
January 30, 2024, 11:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly warns the US against returning its tactical nuclear weapons to the territory of the UK, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
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New US Restrictions on AI Another 'China Watch' Operation, Show Tech Hegemony - Analysts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/new-us-restrictions-on-ai-another-china-watch-operation-show-tech-hegemony---analysts-1116492401.html
January 30, 2024, 11:54 AM
This action is another example of Washington’s continuous tech hegemony, blockade
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Zelensky Bound to Stoke Standoff With Russia, Further Fuelling Ukraine Conflict - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/zelensky-bound-to-stoke-standoff-with-russia-further-fuelling-ukraine-conflict---report-1116485351.html
January 30, 2024, 10:51 AM
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier said that the Ukrainian president is currently in a pickle, since Kiev’s allies already have gone lukewarm on providing Ukraine with aid.
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Russia Uses National Currencies in 85% of Trade With BRICS - Central Bank Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russia-uses-national-currencies-in-85-of-trade-with-brics---central-bank-head-1116491290.html
January 30, 2024, 10:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of the BRICS countries in Russia's trade balance has doubled in two years to 40%, and settlements with those countries in national currencies have more than tripled to 85%, Russian Central Bank Head Elvira Nabiullina told Sputnik.
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Hamas Says Received Proposal on Truce in Gaza Strip, Will Give Response After Studying It
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/hamas-says-received-proposal-on-truce-in-gaza-strip-will-give-response-after-studying-it-1116487239.html
January 30, 2024, 10:18 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas has received a proposal regarding a truce in the Gaza Strip and will give a response after studying it, the chairman of the movement's political office, Ismail Haniyeh, said on Tuesday.
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Thanks, Biden! Watch Russian Troops Operate Captured US-Made M113 in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/thanks-biden-watch-russian-troops-operate-captured-us-made-m113-in-ukraine-1116486595.html
January 30, 2024, 10:12 AM
Should we thank Biden for generously supplying Ukraine with American weapons and resources? Was the part about those arms and equipment ending up in the hands of Russian forces to be used against Ukraine, part of the plan? Brilliant move, really!
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Saudi Aramco Will Not Increase Oil Production to 13Mln Barrels Per Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/saudi-aramco-will-not-increase-oil-production-to-13mln-barrels-per-day-1116486677.html
January 30, 2024, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi state-owned oil and gas company Saudi Aramco announced on Tuesday it would maintain oil production capacity at 12 million barrels per day and will not increase it to a planned 13 million.
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US Not Withdrawing Its Armed Forces From Syria - Nuland
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-not-withdrawing-its-armed-forces-from-syria---nuland-1116486313.html
January 30, 2024, 9:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is not planning to withdraw its military from Syria, Acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland has said.
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West Starts to Understand That Ukraine Project ‘Failing’ - Russian Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/west-starts-to-understand-that-ukraine-project-failing---lavrov-1116485909.html
January 30, 2024, 9:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is beginning to understand that the “Ukraine project” is failing but can not stop assisting Kiev because of its economic benefit and fear of losing “prestige,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
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Debris of Russia's Il-76 Downed by Ukraine Being Removed From Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/debris-of-russias-il-76-downed-by-ukraine-being-removed-from-site---emergency-services-1116485001.html
January 30, 2024, 8:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Removal of the debris of the Il-76 military transport plane downed by a Ukrainian missile in Russia's Belgorod Region has begun, a source in the emergency services told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Lavrov Holds Roundtable With Foreign Diplomats in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/lavrov-holds-roundtable-with-foreign-diplomats-in-moscow-1116484635.html
January 30, 2024, 8:12 AM
On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov holds a roundtable discussion with representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Moscow.
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Iran's Dena Destroyer: Destined to Become Worldwide Navy Bestseller?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/irans-dena-destroyer-destined-to-become-worldwide-navy-bestseller-1116483838.html
January 30, 2024, 7:19 AM
The vessel is equipped with all the necessary means to effectively detect and destroy any enemy targets in the air, on the surface, or underwater.
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Twenty Humanitarian Organizations Urge Donors to Resume Funding for UNRWA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/twenty-humanitarian-organizations-urge-donors-to-resume-funding-for-unrwa-1116484030.html
January 30, 2024, 6:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Twenty humanitarian organizations have called on donor countries to resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), according to a joint statement.
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Opinion: US Sanctions on Venezuela Aren’t About Democracy, They’re About Control
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/opinion-us-sanctions-on-venezuela-arent-about-democracy-theyre-about-control-1116483393.html
January 30, 2024, 5:44 AM
“The United States seems destined by Providence to plague Latin America with misery in the name of liberty” – Venezuelan revolutionary hero Simón Bolívar, 1829
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US Government Employees Plan ‘Day of Fasting for Gaza’ to Denounce Biden’s Policies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-government-employees-plan-day-of-fasting-for-gaza-to-denounce-bidens-policies-1116482141.html
January 30, 2024, 5:26 AM
The group, which also organized an office walkout earlier this month, plan to stage a hunger strike on Thursday.
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Sustainable Food System Switch Could Create Up to $10 Trillion in Benefits Yearly
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/switching-to-sustainable-food-system-could-create-up-to-10-trillion-in-benefits-a-year-1116482247.html
January 30, 2024, 5:10 AM
The commission has proposed a plan to overhaul food production across the globe that could save lives as well as economic costs.
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Musk Says His Startup Neuralink Has Implanted First Brain Chip in a Human
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/musk-says-his-startup-neuralink-has-implanted-first-brain-chip-in-a-human-1116481067.html
January 30, 2024, 4:25 AM
The billionaire’s startup claims the interface will enable people with quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) to control devices with their thoughts.
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Israeli Military Kills Over 2,000 Palestinian Fighters in Gaza’s Khan Yunis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/israeli-military-kills-over-2000-palestinian-fighters-in-gazas-khan-yunis-1116482422.html
January 30, 2024, 4:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli military killed more than 2,000 Palestinian fighters during an operation in the city of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman RDML Daniel Hagari said on Monday.
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Watch Russian Drone Armed With Anti-Tank Missile Launcher in Action
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/watch-russian-drone-armed-with-anti-tank-missile-launcher-in-action-1116475137.html
January 30, 2024, 4:18 AM
While FPV drones carrying rocket-propelled grenades have become a fairly common sight in the Ukrainian conflict, it seems that Russian engineers have managed to move things up a notch.
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Watch Russian Lancet Kamikaze Drone Take Out Ukrainian Grad Rocket Launcher
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/watch-russian-lancet-kamikaze-drone-take-out-ukrainian-grad-rocket-launcher-1116472066.html
January 30, 2024, 4:07 AM
Leopard 2 main battle tanks, CAESAR self-propelled howitzers and even IRIS-T SLM air defense systems – none of them have proven to be a match for Russia’s sophisticated and deadly Lancet loitering munition.
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Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Send Formal Withdrawal Notifications to ECOWAS - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/mali-burkina-faso-niger-send-formal-withdrawal-notifications-to-ecowas---reports-1116481556.html
January 30, 2024, 4:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger sent official notices to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of their intention to leave the bloc, the media reported on Monday.
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‘Cutthroat Politics’: Republicans Refuse to Bail Out Biden on Border, Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/cutthroat-politics-republicans-refuse-to-bail-out-biden-on-border-ukraine-1116480567.html
January 30, 2024, 3:11 AM
Election year politics stymies legislation on immigration and foreign aid, creating the potential for chaos at the border and “collapse” in Ukraine.
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US Intervention Perpetuates Cycle of Violence as War With Iran Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-intervention-perpetuates-cycle-of-violence-as-war-with-iran-looms-1116479797.html
January 30, 2024, 2:15 AM
Anti-Iran hardliners in US Congress are calling for strikes on Tehran. But why do people in the Islamic Republic and throughout the Middle East resent the United States?
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US Says Could Reinstate Sanctions on Venezuela in April Over Elections Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/us-says-could-reinstate-sanctions-on-venezuela-in-april-over-elections-issues-1116479621.html
January 30, 2024, 1:37 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States may let the sanctions waiver on Venezuela's energy sector expire in April if Caracas does not commit to free and fair elections, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.
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Russia Discussing Integration of Payment Infrastructure With BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240130/russia-to-put-on-agenda-creation-of-anti-money-laundering-system-in-brics-in-2024-1116479187.html
January 30, 2024, 12:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is discussing with other BRICS countries the integration of national financial message transmission systems, and currently 159 foreign participants from 20 countries have already joined the Russian platform, Russian Central Bank Head Elvira Nabiullina told Sputnik.
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‘No Logical Plan’ for Ukraine’s War Effort as $40 Million in US Aid Stolen - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/no-logical-plan-for-ukraines-war-effort-as-40-million-in-us-aid-stolen---report-1116478381.html
January 29, 2024, 11:48 PM
The Biden administration continues to back the corrupt Zelensky regime as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza have reportedly drained US stockpiles of crucial defensive missiles.
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UN Aid Agency to Run Out of Money ‘Past February’ Without Funding - UN Spokesperson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/un-palestinian-agency-to-run-out-of-money-past-february-without-funding---un-spokesperson-1116477692.html
January 29, 2024, 10:47 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East may run out of money past February, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
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26 Republican State Attorneys General Pledge Support for Texas' Border Stance - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/26-republican-state-attorneys-general-pledge-support-for-texas-border-stance---report-1116475667.html
January 29, 2024, 10:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - 26 Republican state attorneys general sent letters to Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to affirm their support for the actions Texas has been undertaking to repel the record number of illegal immigrants on its portion of the US border with Mexico, Fox News reported on Monday.
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NATO Secretary-General Believes Weapons for Ukraine Are ‘the Way to Peace'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/nato-secretary-general-believes-weapons-for-ukraine-are-the-way-to-peace--1116476997.html
January 29, 2024, 10:11 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said during a press briefing that supporting Ukraine goes beyond charity, serving as an investment into global security.
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NATO's Door Remains Open, Ukraine Will Become Member - Blinken
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/blinken-promises-ukraine-will-become-a-nato-member-1116476582.html
January 29, 2024, 9:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – NATO‘s door remains open to Ukraine and the country will become a member the military alliance, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg in Washington.
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EU Ambassadors Agree on Preliminary Plan to Use Russian Frozen Assets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/eu-ambassadors-agree-on-preliminary-plan-to-use-russian-frozen-assets-1116475521.html
January 29, 2024, 7:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU permanent representatives agreed on the preliminary proposal of the European Commission on the use of income from Russian frozen assets, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU said on Monday.
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Watch Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bomber Take Out Ukrainian Command Post
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/watch-russian-su-34-fighter-bomber-take-out-ukrainian-command-post-1116469881.html
January 29, 2024, 6:41 PM
There is no rest for the Kiev regime forces in the Ukrainian conflict as Russian combat pilots are always ready to send an explosive special delivery their way.
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How Many Russian Soldiers Have Been Freed From Ukrainian Captivity Via Prisoner Swaps?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/how-many-russian-soldiers-have-been-freed-from-ukrainian-captivity-via-prisoner-swaps-1116471959.html
January 29, 2024, 6:23 PM
On January 24, 65 Ukrainian POWs who were due to be swapped for Russian soldiers in Ukrainian captivity were killed when their Il-76 transport aircraft was shot down by Kiev forces.
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Direct US Attack on Iran Would Open Pandora's Box – Mideast Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/direct-us-attack-on-iran-would-open-pandoras-box--mideast-experts-1116473612.html
January 29, 2024, 6:06 PM
Having groundlessly accused Tehran of masterminding a recent deadly drone bombing on US personnel, President Joe Biden and his team are allegedly considering a covert strike on Iran or targeting Iranian officials, as per Bloomberg. How could the purported plan pan out for Washington?
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Share of BRICS Exceeds G7 in Global Economy by End of 2023 - Russian Central Bank Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/share-of-brics-exceeds-g7-in-global-economy-by-end-of-2023--russian-central-bank-head-1116474426.html
January 29, 2024, 5:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of the BRICS countries increased from 31% to 35% of global GDP in terms of purchasing power parity, exceeding the share of the G7 by the end of 2023, Russian Central Bank Head Elvira Nabiullina told Sputnik.
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Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhny Told to Resign, No Official Decree Yet - Lawmaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/ukrainian-commander-in-chief-zaluzhny-told-to-resign-no-official-decree-yet---lawmaker-1116473518.html
January 29, 2024, 5:35 PM
Reports on the resignation of Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny are not true, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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US Senator Cruz Says Negotiators Refusing to Provide Lawmakers With Border Deal Text
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/us-senator-cruz-says-negotiators-refusing-to-provide-lawmakers-with-border-deal-text-1116473172.html
January 29, 2024, 4:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate negotiators working on a border security deal will not provide lawmakers the text of the proposed agreement, Senator Ted Cruz said on Monday.
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Air Defenses at US Military Base Confused Enemy Drone for American Drone - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/air-defenses-at-us-military-base-confused-enemy-drone-for-american-drone---reports-1116472818.html
January 29, 2024, 4:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US forces failed to stop an enemy drone attack on its base on Syrian-Jordanian border because the aircraft's approach coincided with the return of a US drone to the military outpost, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing unnamed officials.
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Plot to Sabotage Hungary For Opposing Ukraine Funding Proves EU is Non-Democratic - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/plot-to-sabotage-hungary-for-opposing-ukraine-funding-proves-eu-is-non-democratic---analyst-1116470795.html
January 29, 2024, 4:29 PM
The EU is purportedly planning to sabotage Hungary's economy if the latter blocks a new funding package to Ukraine at a summit this week, the Financial Times reported citing a confidential Brussels plan.
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Watch Russian Grad MLRS Devastate Ukrainian Troops Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/watch-russian-grad-mlrs-devastate-ukrainian-troops-near-artemovsk--1116464474.html
January 29, 2024, 3:48 PM
The Russian military disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian units in the Artemovsk area of the special operation zone.
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EU Uses Lure of Infrastructure Investments to Entice Central Asian States to Turn on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/eu-uses-lure-of-infrastructure-investments-to-entice-central-asian-states-to-turn-on-russia-1116469270.html
January 29, 2024, 3:38 PM
The European Union’s offer to help improve infrastructure in Central Asia ultimately serves a “political purpose,” EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell declared.
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Kremlin on Valieva's Disqualification: Politicized Decision, We Will Protect Our Athletes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/kremlin-on-valievas-disqualification-politicized-decision-we-will-protect-our-athletes-1116471078.html
January 29, 2024, 3:34 PM
STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - The decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on the disqualification of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is politicized, and Russia will always protect the interests of its athletes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Iran's Army: Military Might Formidable Enough to Take on Any Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/irans-army-military-might-formidable-enough-to-take-on-any-threat-1116467565.html
January 29, 2024, 3:19 PM
The US is reportedly mulling a military response after accusing Iran of masterminding a drone strike on its base in the MidEast. Tehran denies the allegations and a senior Iranian commander earlier said that the country’s army is prepared to give a "crushing response" to any kind of threat. So in what shape is the Iranian Army? Sputnik explores.
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US Vows Response to Deadly Attack on Mideast Base, Seeks to Avoid Wider Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240129/us-vows-response-to-deadly-attack-on-mideast-base-seeks-to-avoid-wider-conflict-1116470128.html
January 29, 2024, 2:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will retaliate to a deadly drone attack on its al-Tanf military base on Syrian-Jordanian border at a time and in a manner of its choosing, but it is not seeking a wider conflict in the region, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.
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