Alrosa, Angola in Talks Over Stake in Catoca Mine Amid Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/alrosa-angola-in-talks-over-stake-in-catoca-mine-amid-sanctions-1116536119.html
February 1, 2024, 1:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state-owned diamond miner Alrosa and Angolan officials are discussing the company's participation in the world's fourth-largest diamond mine, Catoca, in light of sanctions, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev said on Thursday.
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Sputnik Journalist Injured in Ukrainian Drone Strike Recovering Well
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/sputnik-journalist-injured-in-ukrainian-drone-strike-recovering-well-1116535878.html
February 1, 2024, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sputnik journalist Khaibar Akifi, who was wounded in a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod Region in mid-October, had grave injuries that raised concerns, but he is out of danger now and is recovering both physically and psychologically, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told Sputnik.
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Russia Has No Plan to Place Nuclear Weapons on Territory of Other States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/russia-has-no-plan-to-place-nuclear-weapons-on-territory-of-other-states-1116535520.html
February 1, 2024, 1:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to place its nuclear weapons on the territory of other countries, in addition to the one already located in Belarus, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday.
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Evidence of Organ Harvesting in Ukrainian Army Found in Severodonetsk - LPR Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/evidence-of-organ-harvesting-in-ukrainian-army-found-in-severodonetsk---lpr-authorities-1116535005.html
February 1, 2024, 12:37 PM
SEVERODONETSK (Sputnik) - Overwhelming evidence proving the work of black transplantologists in the Ukrainian armed forces has been discovered on the territory of the city of Severodonetsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), which was under the control of the Ukrainian military until the summer of 2022, the LPR security forces told Sputnik.
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Russian Deputy FM, BRICS Sherpas Hold Press Conference in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/russian-deputy-fm-brics-sherpas-hold-press-conference-in-moscow-1116527461.html
February 1, 2024, 12:15 PM
Moscow is hosting the first BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas meeting from January 30 to February 1 as part of Russia's chairmanship of the association.
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US Revises Account of Two SEALs Who Died Trying to Board Yemen-Bound Ship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-revises-account-of-two-seals-who-died-trying-to-board-yemen-bound-ship-1116528167.html
February 1, 2024, 12:03 PM
The US military has recently terminated its search for Navy SEALs who were reported missing during a ship seizure operation in the Red Sea.
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EU Leaders Agree to Allocate $54Bln in Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/eu-leaders-agree-to-allocate-54bln-in-macro-financial-assistance-to-ukraine-1116533192.html
February 1, 2024, 10:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU leaders have reached an agreement on allocating 50 billion euros ($54 billion) as part of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday.
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Israel Releases 114 Palestinian Prisoners – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/israel-releases-114-palestinian-prisoners--reports-1116533027.html
February 1, 2024, 10:42 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - The Israeli authorities have released 114 Palestinian prisoners, the Palestinian Information Center new website said on Thursday.
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Kremlin on EU's Assistance to Kiev: Ukraine Continues to Experience Problems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/kremlin-on-eus-assistance-to-kiev-ukraine-continues-to-experience-problems-1116532776.html
February 1, 2024, 10:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev continues to experience problems, just like Western countries, with Europeans having to carry the burden, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on the EU's assistance to Ukraine.
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Russian Investigators Find Fragments of MIM-104A Patriot Missiles at Il-76 Crash Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/russian-investigators-find-fragments-of-mim-104a-patriot-missile-at-il-76-crash-site-1116532480.html
February 1, 2024, 9:54 AM
President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday that Russian investigators had determined that Ukraine used a US-made Patriot missile system to bring down an Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane full of Ukrainian prisoners of war on January 24.
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Potentially Dangerous Asteroid to Pass Within 2Mln Miles From Earth on Friday - NASA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/potentially-dangerous-asteroid-to-pass-within-2mln-miles-from-earth-on-friday---nasa-1116531994.html
February 1, 2024, 9:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A potentially dangerous asteroid almost as long as three football fields will pass less than two million miles from the Earth on Friday, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Asteroid Watch reported on Wednesday.
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Japan, US Conduct Joint Maritime Drills With 2 US Aircraft Carriers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/japan-us-conduct-joint-maritime-drills-with-2-us-aircraft-carriers-1116531072.html
February 1, 2024, 9:06 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the US Navy are conducting joint drills south of the Japanese island of Okinawa, involving two US aircraft carriers, the USS Carl Vinson and the USS Theodore Roosevelt, as well as Japanese destroyer Ise, Japan's military command said Thursday.
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Kataib Hezbollah Ready to Attack Any US Base in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/kataib-hezbollah-says-ready-to-attack-any-us-base-in-middle-east-1116530836.html
February 1, 2024, 9:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraqi-based militia Kataib Hezbollah is ready to retaliate against the United States with "undeclared long-range weapons" at any time and place if Washington attempts to avenge the deaths of its three soldiers at a military outpost in Jordan, a spokesperson for the paramilitary group said.
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US Navy Deploys 3 of 11 Aircraft Carriers in Western Pacific - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-navy-deploys-3-of-11-aircraft-carriers-in-western-pacific---reports-1116530347.html
February 1, 2024, 8:59 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - The US Navy has deployed three out of its 11 aircraft carriers in the western Pacific Ocean to boost efforts aimed at deterring China and North Korea, despite rising concerns over possible expansion of the Middle East conflict, the Nikkei Asia newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Watch Russian UAVs Destroy Ukrainian Firing Points
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/watch-russian-uavs-destroy-ukrainian-firing-points-1116527092.html
February 1, 2024, 8:36 AM
Since the beginning of the special military operation, Russian forces have been using drones, also known as UAVs.
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US Negotiators Pushing for Truce to Prevent Hostilities Resumption in Gaza Strip - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-negotiators-pushing-for-truce-to-prevent-hostilities-resumption-in-gaza-strip---reports-1116528024.html
February 1, 2024, 7:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US negotiators are insisting on a six-week ceasefire deal that could put an end to the Gaza conflict and would be "long enough" to stall Israel's military operations and pave the way for a more lasting truce, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing US and Arab officials familiar with the negotiations.
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Ever Wonder Why Moths Flock to Nighttime Light? This Study Explains Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/ever-wondered-why-moths-are-attracted-to-nighttime-light-study-reveals-1116514505.html
February 1, 2024, 6:26 AM
Insects like moths and butterflies have been around for ages. During this time, they may have learned to turn their heads back toward the brightest direction. The Moon and stars were the main sources of light, which helped the flying insects remain at their flight level and find their way up.
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Watch Russian Drones Eliminate Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/watch-russian-drones-eliminate-ukrainian-forces-1116526245.html
February 1, 2024, 4:51 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have integrated drones into their military strategy to enhance their operational capabilities on the battlefield. Russian drones come in various sizes and configurations, ranging from small handheld devices to large unmanned aerial systems capable of carrying heavy payloads and operating at long ranges.
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Over 90 Farmers Detained After Trying to Take Over Market Near Paris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/over-90-farmers-detained-after-trying-to-take-over-market-near-paris-1116526326.html
February 1, 2024, 4:43 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - More than 90 people were detained after an attempt to take over the Rungis food market near Paris, Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said on BFMTV.
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ICJ Rejects Ukraine's Claim to Recognize Russia as Aggressor State - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/icj-rejects-ukraines-claim-to-recognize-russia-as-aggressor-state---russian-foreign-ministry-1116525860.html
February 1, 2024, 4:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected Kiev's claim to recognize Russia as an "aggressor state" and the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) as "terrorist organizations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
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‘We Shot Ourselves in the Head’: Mass European Farmer Protests Blowback for Ukraine Support
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/europe-farmer-protests-are-a-consequence-of-ukraine-support-we-shot-ourselves-in-the-head-1116525496.html
February 1, 2024, 3:49 AM
After farmers blocked highways leading into Paris last week, farmers from several other European countries have followed suit, protesting against their countries’ dropping of fuel subsidies, green regulations and dropping sale prices.
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WH Resists Biden's Ukraine Speech Release, Oversight Demands Drafts by Feb 7 - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/wh-resists-bidens-ukraine-speech-release-oversight-demands-drafts-by-feb7---letter-1116525354.html
February 1, 2024, 3:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The White House is refusing to release Joe Biden's draft speeches concerning decisions tied to the dismissal of Ukrainian prosecutor Victor Shokin, prompting the Oversight Committee to demand the release of drafts by February 7, Representatives James Comer, Jim Jordan and Jason Smith wrote in a letter to the White House.
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Donetsk People's Republic Shelled by Ukraine 60 Times in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/donetsk-peoples-republic-shelled-by-ukraine-60-times-in-past-day-1116525007.html
February 1, 2024, 2:55 AM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - The Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) was shelled by Ukrainian troops 60 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
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Corruption & Selling Out to Deep State Drive Ukraine to 'Failed State' Status
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/ukraine-is-a-failed-state-because-of-corruption-being-sold-off-to-the-deep-state-1116524535.html
February 1, 2024, 2:06 AM
Earlier this week, Ukraine's security service announced that five Ukrainians, including the current head of a department in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, had been served with notices of suspicion related to the embezzlement of nearly $40 million that was supposed to be spent on artillery shells.
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Biden Pause on New LNG Exports 'Major Mistake,' Harms US Security - Industry Regulator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/biden-pause-on-new-lng-exports-major-mistake-harms-us-security---industry-regulator-1116524848.html
February 1, 2024, 12:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden's decision to halt new liquified natural gas (LNG) exports is a major mistake that harms the US economy and national security, Christi Craddick, chairman of the industry regulator in Texas, told Sputnik.
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Hungary Being ‘Punished for Being Right’ as EU Eyes ‘Sabotage’ Over Blocked Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/hungary-being-punished-for-being-right-as-eu-eyes-sabotage-over-blocked-ukraine-aid-1116522560.html
January 31, 2024, 10:16 PM
According to a report in US media, the European Union is considering a plan to harm Hungary’s economy in order to pressure it to allow the transfer of EU funds to Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been a consistent opponent of Western sanctions on Russia, and has vowed to block using EU funds to provide weapons to the Kiev regime.
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Almost 300 Tractors Drive Through Italian City as Part of Farmers' Protests - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/almost-300-tractors-drive-through-italian-city-as-part-of-farmers-protests---reports-1116523192.html
January 31, 2024, 10:00 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Almost 300 tractors and other farm equipment drove through the streets of the city of Alessandria in the northern Italian region of Piedmont on Wednesday to protest against the agricultural policy of the European Union, Italian media reported.
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Greek Prime Minister Meets Protesting Farmers, Pledges Assistance - Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/greek-prime-minister-meets-protesting-farmers-pledges-assistance---office-1116522970.html
January 31, 2024, 9:40 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has met with protesting farmers and livestock breeders near the northwestern city of Vonitsa, assuring them that the government would take all steps to support the rural population of the country, his press office said on Wednesday.
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Gold Prices Surge Amid Economic Instability, Strong Chinese Demand
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/gold-prices-surge-amid-economic-instability-strong-chinese-demand-1116516262.html
January 31, 2024, 7:54 PM
Amid global economic uncertainty, the price of gold has soared, driven by increased central bank holdings and strong Chinese demand as concerns over US asset seizures and rising debt influence the precious metal's market.
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Fears of FBI Spying on 'Take Our Border Back' Convoy Show US Democracy Dying
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/fears-about-fbi-infiltration-of-take-our-border-back-convoy-indicate-erosion-of-democracy-in-us--1116520706.html
January 31, 2024, 7:21 PM
US conservative activists have expressed concerns that the FBI and other federal agencies may infiltrate the “Take Our Border Back” trucker convoy, which is heading to Texas, to smear the movement. Sputnik sat down with former CIA analyst Larry Johnson to discuss the issue.
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Brussels Softens Demands Vis-a-vis Hungary's Orban in Bid to Move Forward With €50Bln in Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/brussels-softens-demands-vis-a-vis-hungarys-orban-in-bid-to-move-forward-with-50bln-in-ukraine-aid-1116521617.html
January 31, 2024, 7:13 PM
A major business newspaper reported on Sunday that the European Union could cease all economic support for Hungary and try to sabotage its economy if Budapest did not lift its veto on aid for Kiev at an upcoming summit. Along with the stick, Brussels reportedly also has a carrot up its sleeve to try to convince Budapest to change its position.
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How Biden's LNG Export Suspension Could Help Russia's Energy Trade With EU & China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/how-bidens-lng-export-suspension-could-help-russias-energy-trade-with-eu--china-1116520003.html
January 31, 2024, 6:54 PM
US President Joe Biden has temporarily paused new export approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). How could Washington's move backfire on energy trade?
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US Response to Military Base Attack to Include Strikes on Iranian Targets, Cyber Ops - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-response-to-military-base-attack-to-include-strikes-on-iranian-targets-cyber-ops---reports-1116521102.html
January 31, 2024, 6:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States' response to the deadly attack on US forces in Jordan will target Iranian assets outside of Iran as part of a campaign that will include US strikes and cyber operations, NBC News reported on Wednesday citing US officials.
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US Forces in Iraq ‘on Standby’ to Go Fight in Gaza, Docs Show
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-forces-in-iraq-on-standby-to-go-fight-in-gaza-docs-show-1116519749.html
January 31, 2024, 6:23 PM
The US has at least 2,500 troops in Iraq and at least 900 more in Syria, ostensibly keeping them there to ‘train, advise and assist’ Iraqi forces and ‘prevent a terrorist resurgence’ in the oil and food-rich Syrian territories it occupies. But amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli crisis, it turns out the US presence has another purpose.
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How Russia Can Disarm ‘Naysayers’ on Patriot Missiles Used to Shoot Down Doomed Il-76
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/how-russia-can-disarm-naysayers-on-patriot-missiles-used-to-shoot-down-doomed-il-76-1116518444.html
January 31, 2024, 6:15 PM
President Putin announced Wednesday that Ukraine used a US-made Patriot missile system to bring down the Il-76 transport plane carrying nine Russian crewmembers and servicemen and 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on January 24. An ex-Pentagon analyst told Sputnik the next steps Moscow will need to take to be heard.
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Black Hole's 'Particle Accelerator' Propels Earth's High-Speed Cosmic Rays
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/black-holes-particle-accelerator-propels-earths-high-speed-cosmic-rays-1116510505.html
January 31, 2024, 5:37 PM
Cosmic rays have constantly threatened the Earth with deadly radiation, but the atmosphere reduces their effect; otherwise, all life forms would have long ago been extinct. But one fact remains mysterious about these beams — the speed of their movement.
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EU Extending Free Goods Import From Ukraine Detrimental to EU Farmers - Hungarian Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/eu-extending-free-goods-import-from-ukraine-detrimental-to-eu-farmers---hungarian-official-1116519531.html
January 31, 2024, 5:31 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - The European Commission's decision to extend the free import of goods from Ukraine is detrimental to European farmers, the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture told Sputnik.
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US House Oversight Panel Says Will Interview James Biden on February 21
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-house-oversight-panel-says-will-interview-james-biden-on-february-21-1116519383.html
January 31, 2024, 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday that lawmakers will interview James Biden on February 21 as part of a probe into alleged criminal activity linked to his brother, US President Joe Biden.
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Russia Sent 200,000 Tonnes of Wheat to Africa as Promised - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russia-sent-200000-tonnes-of-wheat-to-africa-as-promised---foreign-ministry-1116519219.html
January 31, 2024, 5:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia sent 200,000 tonnes of wheat to African countries from November 2023 to January 2024 as promised, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys 20 Ukraine Missiles Over Black Sea, Crimea - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russian-air-defense-destroys-20-ukraine-missiles-over-black-sea-crime---defense-ministry-1116519083.html
January 31, 2024, 5:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense systems on duty destroys 17 Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea and another three over the Crimean Peninsula, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Why Zaluzhny May Become More Dangerous for Zelensky if Fired
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/why-zaluzhny-may-become-more-dangerous-for-zelensky-if-fired-1116517084.html
January 31, 2024, 4:12 PM
The fate of Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny has not been sealed yet, as behind-the-scenes political strife is continuing in Kiev.
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Welcome to the Machine: Roger Waters Faces Axe by Record Label Over Defiant Israel Stance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/welcome-to-the-machine-roger-waters-faces-axe-by-record-label-over-defiant-israel-stance-1116515758.html
January 31, 2024, 3:26 PM
The Pink Floyd cofounder is no stranger to controversy over his outspoken stance on Western imperialism, with his comments accusing Israel of “committing genocide” in Gaza, and remarks at the UN saying that Russia’s military operation in Ukraine was “not unprovoked” sparking fury among Western governments and the mainstream media.
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Putin: Ukraine Downed Russian Il-76 Full of Ukrainian PoWs Using US-Made Patriot Missile System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/putin-on-downed-il-76-jet-ukraine-wants-to-provoke-us-into-retaliatory-actions-1116516148.html
January 31, 2024, 2:06 PM
Six Russian crewmembers, three Russian servicemen and 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in a Ukrainian surface-to-air missile attack targeting an Ilyushin Il-76 strategic airlifter over Belgorod region last Wednesday. The plane was on route to a planned prisoner exchange, which was subsequently cancelled.
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Russia Returns 195 Soldiers From Ukraine-Controlled Territory - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russia-returns-195-soldiers-from-ukraine-controlled-territory---mod-1116515384.html
January 31, 2024, 1:52 PM
The freed servicemen will be transported to Moscow by Russian Air Force military transport aircraft for treatment and rehabilitation at Russian Defense Ministry medical facilities.
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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 Military Gains Better Ground in Krasny Liman Area - 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 to Continue Support Russia Amid Western Pressure
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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