Russia Seeking Urgent Review of US Strikes on Syria, Iraq at UN Security Council - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/russia-seeking-urgent-review-of-us-strikes-on-syria-iraq-at-un-security-council---moscow-1116573063.html
February 3, 2024, 1:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow strongly condemns the US airstrikes on Syria and Iraq and is seeking an immediate review of the attacks at the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
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Crimea Has Long Been Russian - Polish President Duda
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/crimea-has-long-been-russian---polish-president-duda-1116570341.html
February 3, 2024, 12:58 PM
On March 16, 2014, a referendum on the status of autonomy was held in Crimea, and more than 90% of those who went to the polling stations voted in favor of the republic's accession to Russia.
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Ukrainian Military Slam Western Tanks, Munitions Shortage — Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/ukrainian-military-slam-western-tanks-munitions-shortage--reports-1116569437.html
February 3, 2024, 11:02 AM
Ukrainian troops paint a grim picture of the battlefield, grappling with difficulties exacerbated by Russian drones wreaking havoc at close range. Russia boosted the production of munition in order to meet the needs of special op.
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Canada to Hand Over 1980s-Designed CRV7 Missiles to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/canada-to-hand-over-1980s-designed-crv7-missiles-to-ukraine-1116569926.html
February 3, 2024, 10:51 AM
The countries of the collective West, led by the United States, have been providing military aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia's special military operation in February 2022 in the amount of hundreds of billions of dollars.
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Three Civilians Killed, Six Injured After Israeli Attack in Southern Gaza Strip - Red Crescent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/three-civilians-killed-six-injured-after-israeli-attack-in-southern-gaza-strip---red-crescent--1116569097.html
February 3, 2024, 9:23 AM
Nearly 27,000 people have been killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli strikes since the beginning of hostilities, according to local officials.
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US Airstrikes Over Eastern Syria Kill Civilian, Military Personnel - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/us-airstrikes-over-eastern-syria-kill-civilian-military-personnel----defense-ministry-1116569750.html
February 3, 2024, 8:10 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - US airstrikes on eastern Syria have resulted in civilian, military personnel casualties and caused great damage to public and private property, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Pentagon, Raytheon Sign Contract Worth $68.4Mln for Delivery of 50 Missiles to Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/pentagon-raytheon-sign-contract-worth-684mln-for-delivery-of-50-missiles-to-taiwan-1116569249.html
February 3, 2024, 6:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense has signed a contract worth $68.4 million with the Raytheon defense-industrial company for the production and delivery of 50 air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan, the Pentagon said on Saturday.
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Ukraine Coerces Mass-Conscripts Unfit for Military Service - PoW
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/ukraine-coerces-mass-conscripts-unfit-for-military-service---pow--1116568879.html
February 3, 2024, 5:49 AM
The Ukrainian government introduced a new mobilization bill in the parliament on January 30. Ukrainian media reported that the document obliges people liable for military service to report to military commissariats to clarify their information within 60 days.
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F-35 Jet Fails to Meet Basic Operating Standards in 65 Areas - Pentagon Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/f-35-jet-fails-to-meet-basic-operating-standards-in-65-areas---pentagon-report-1116568754.html
February 3, 2024, 4:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter still suffers at least 65 basic deficiencies where it continues to fail to meet basic testing specifications, the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) said in a report.
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US Navy Has Not Assessed Undersea Weapon Threat to Zumwalt Destroyers - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/us-navy-has-not-assessed-undersea-weapon-threat-to-zumwalt-destroyers---report-1116568633.html
February 3, 2024, 3:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy has still not carried out any assessment of threats by undersea weapons or other hostile attackers to its three operational Zumwalt-class destroyers, the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) said in a report.
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Biden’s Justification For Hitting Iran ‘Would Justify Russian Attacks on NATO’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/bidens-justification-for-hitting-iran-would-justify-russian-attacks-on-nato-1116567898.html
February 3, 2024, 3:37 AM
On Friday, US President Joe Biden fulfilled his promise to strike Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq, further escalating the region even as the White House insists that it does not seek war with Iran.
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US Air Force KC-46 Pegasus Air Tanker Still Plagued by Operating Problems - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/us-air-force-kc-46-pegasus-air-tanker-still-plagued-by-operating-problems---report-1116568212.html
February 3, 2024, 3:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Air Force's Boeing KC-46A Pegasus long range aerial tanker is still plagued with problems on the boom it needs to use to refuel aircraft and fulfill its mission, the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) said in its Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report.
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Scott Ritter: Is Zaluzhny Getting Ready to Take Down Zelensky?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240203/scott-ritter-is-zaluzhny-getting-ready-to-take-down-zelensky-1116566603.html
February 3, 2024, 12:12 AM
Ukraine is going through a crisis in civil-military relations which will have a tremendous impact on how it goes forward regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Staffers Speaking Against US' Gaza Stance Shows How ‘Morally Bankrupt’ Biden Admin Has Grown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/staffers-speaking-against-us-gaza-stance-shows-how-morally-bankrupt-biden-admin-has-grown-1116565860.html
February 2, 2024, 11:49 PM
On Thursday, the head of the US Agency for International Development, Samantha Power, who is a world-renowned scholar on genocide, was confronted during a public event over her complicity in the Biden administration’s support of Israel and its actions in Gaza.
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US Airstrikes Hit Iranian Targets in Syria and Iraq - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/us-airstrikes-hit-iranian-targets-in-syria-and-iraq---centcom-1116566006.html
February 2, 2024, 11:04 PM
The attack comes in response to a drone strike on a US garrison on the border of Jordan and Syria that killed three US service members and injured dozens more. On Thursday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the US response would be "multi-tiered," implying that more strikes are likely in the coming days.
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Russian Sweets Top Sales at 'Made in Russia' Fair in China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/russian-sweets-top-sales-at-made-in-russia-fair-in-china-1116563152.html
February 2, 2024, 8:19 PM
Russian Export Center JSC (REC) shared the results of the successful performance of Russian brands displayed at the inaugural “Made in Russia” festival that is currently taking place in China.
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Zaluzhny’s New Essay for Ukraine's NATO Sponsors Designed to Pump Him Up as Zelensky Alternative
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/zaluzhnys-new-essay-for-ukraines-nato-sponsors-designed-to-pump-him-up-as-zelensky-alternative-1116565229.html
February 2, 2024, 8:04 PM
Amid his ongoing, very public spat with President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s top commander has penned a new essay on how the country can avoid total economic and military collapse after cutbacks in NATO funding. Sputnik asked political and military analyst Sergei Poletayev about the essay's contents, and who it's addressed to.
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Scholz's Ruling Coalition Braces for Another Budget Crisis in 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/scholzs-ruling-coalition-braces-for-another-budget-crisis-in-2025-1116559788.html
February 2, 2024, 7:18 PM
Germany's ruling coalition is not yet out of trouble after scraping through a vote to pass this year's budget. Challenging times lie ahead as the nation’s 2025 spending plan faces a gaping €20 billion deficit, which must be reduced in line with the constitutional debt limit.
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EU Continuing Talks on Sanctioning Israeli Settlers in West Bank - Spokesperson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/eu-continuing-talks-on-sanctioning-israeli-settlers-in-west-bank---spokesperson-1116564821.html
February 2, 2024, 7:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU member states are in the process of drawing up sanctions against violent Jewish settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the European Union's lead spokesperson for foreign affairs said Friday.
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New Migrant Wave? Germany Recruits 50,000 Workers from Uzbekistan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/new-migrant-wave-germany-recruits-50000-workers-from-uzbekistan-1116560191.html
February 2, 2024, 6:58 PM
A new turn in Germany’s never-ending migrant labor controversy has seen apparently boundless German generosity extended to thousands of Uzbek natives.
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Bundestag Says Passed 2024 Budget With Cutbacks in Subsidies for Farmers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/bundestag-says-passed-2024-budget-with-cutbacks-in-subsidies-for-farmers-1116564633.html
February 2, 2024, 6:52 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The German parliament, Bundestag, said on Friday it had passed in the final vote the 2024 budget which envisages cutbacks in subsidies for farmers.
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German Public Transport Workers Strike Over Working Conditions - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/german-public-transport-workers-strike-over-working-conditions---reports-1116564462.html
February 2, 2024, 6:42 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Around 90,000 public transport workers at over 130 companies in Germany staged walkouts on Friday to demand reduced working hours and extra days off, media reported.
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Ruling Parties of Hungary Will Not Vote on Sweden's NATO Membersip Bid on Feb 5 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ruling-parties-of-hungary-will-not-vote-on-swedens-nato-membersip-bid-on-feb-5---reports-1116564307.html
February 2, 2024, 6:34 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Ruling parties of Hungary with two thirds of votes will not vote on Sweden's NATO membership bid on February 5 and will wait for a meeting between Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Hungarian broadcaster ATV reported on Friday.
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Why Biden’s Sanctions on West Bank Settlers Could Escalate Into Total Cutoff of Arms Aid to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/why-bidens-sanctions-on-west-bank-settlers-could-escalate-into-total-cutoff-of-arms-aid-to-israel-1116561574.html
February 2, 2024, 6:30 PM
Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday leveling sanctions against four Israeli settlers accused of violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank after weeks of warnings to Tel Aviv. Sputnik asked a pair of leading observers of regional politics what the unprecedented move will mean for US-Israeli relations going forward.
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US Not Prepared for War Against Iran and ‘Axis of Resistance’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/us-not-prepared-for-war-against-iran-and-axis-of-resistance-1116562586.html
February 2, 2024, 6:30 PM
Attacking Iran would be a catastrophic mistake for Washington, as the US is too internally weak to wage a new major in the Middle East, University of Tehran professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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UK to Start Housing Asylum Seekers at Former Military Base Scampton in April - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/uk-to-start-housing-asylum-seekers-at-former-military-base-scampton-in-april---reports-1116564108.html
February 2, 2024, 6:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK Home Office will start housing undocumented migrants at the former air force base Scampton, located in the county of Lincolnshire, in April, media reported on Friday.
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Good Money After Bad: Where Will EU Funds for Ukraine Come From?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/good-money-after-bad-where-will-eu-funds-for-ukraine-come-from-1116560434.html
February 2, 2024, 5:20 PM
European Union (EU) member states have agreed on a €50 billion ($54 billion) support package for Ukraine over four years, overcoming Hungary's resistance. But where will the EU get that money?
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Deep State, ‘Powerful Israeli Lobby’ Blocking US Withdrawal From Iraq and Syria: Fmr State Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/deep-state-powerful-israeli-lobby-blocking-us-withdrawal-from-iraq-and-syria-fmr-state-senator-1116558704.html
February 2, 2024, 4:41 PM
US forces in Iraq and Syria have been coming under almost daily drone and rocket attack by militias since October amid Washington’s support for Tel Aviv’s military assault in Gaza. Last Saturday, three US troops were killed and 47 others wounded in a drone attack on a base in Jordan just across the border from an illegal US outpost in Syria.
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US Lags Behind Russia in Next-Gen Nuclear Power - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/us-lags-behind-russia-in-next-gen-nuclear-power---report-1116556599.html
February 2, 2024, 2:10 PM
The International Energy Agency predicts that by 2050 nuclear power production should double in order to meet the challenges of the global economy. The US would like to dominate this market, however its resources are dwarfed by Russian expertise and technologies.
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Russia's Newest Arms Clearly Better Than NATO's - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/russias-newest-arms-clearly-better-than-natos---putin-1116559504.html
February 2, 2024, 1:56 PM
TULA (Sputnik) - Russia’s newest arms are clearly better compared to the ones of NATO, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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Meet New Vega Volunteer Detachment in Lugansk People's Republic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/meet-new-vega-volunteer-detachment-in-lugansk-peoples-republic-1116557630.html
February 2, 2024, 1:44 PM
In December, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that there were over 600,000 Russian troops currently serving in the special operation zone along the whole line of combat contact. A great number of those are volunteers. Recently, a brand new elite unit has finished military training in the Lugansk People’s Republic.
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WW2's Turning Point: Marking 81 Years Since Stalingrad's Liberation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ww2s-turning-point-marking-81-years-since-stalingrads-liberation---1116549524.html
February 2, 2024, 1:28 PM
The liberation of Stalingrad in 1943 was a pivotal moment in World War II, known as the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union. This significant event marked a crucial victory for the Soviet Union over the Nazi German forces.
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Watch Destruction of Ukrainian Tank by Krasnopol Precision-Guided Artillery Munition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/watch-destruction-of-ukrainian-tank-by-krasnopol-precision-guided-artillery-munition-1116556766.html
February 2, 2024, 1:04 PM
The 2K25 Krasnopol guided projectile is a weapon effectively used by the Russian Army in the special military operation. It is designed to engage a wide range of targets, including enemy troops, fortifications, and armored vehicles.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 290 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukraine-loses-up-to-290-soldiers-near-donetsk-in-past-day---mod-1116557359.html
February 2, 2024, 12:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 290 soldiers in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
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Polish Farmers Announce Full Blockade of Poland-Ukraine Border on February 9
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/polish-farmers-announce-full-blockade-of-poland-ukraine-border-on-february-9-1116556064.html
February 2, 2024, 12:47 PM
The growing farmer demonstrations in the EU show no signs of abating soon, as farmers in Poland join the fray to register their distaste of the 27-member bloc's agricultural policies.
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Russian Investigators Dealing With Return of Bodies of Ukrainian PoWs - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/russian-investigators-dealing-with-return-of-bodies-of-ukrainian-pows---kremlin-1116554651.html
February 2, 2024, 11:50 AM
TULA (Sputnik) - The Russian investigative authorities are currently dealing with the issue of return of the bodies of Ukrainian PoWs who were killed in the downing of the Il-76 military aircraft in the Belgorod Region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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Houthis Target UK Merchant Ship in Red Sea as US-Led Op to Contain Militia Leaks Like a Sieve
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/houthis-target-uk-merchant-ship-in-red-sea-as-us-led-op-to-contain-militia-leaks-like-a-sieve-1116553606.html
February 2, 2024, 11:24 AM
The Yemeni militia kicked off an operation to hijack and strike suspected Israeli-affiliated commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea in November over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The US responded by assembling a “coalition of the willing” in December, which almost immediately fell apart as major allies pulled out.
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Almost 79% of Russians Trust Putin, 76.2% Approve of His Work – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/almost-79-of-russians-trust-putin-762-approve-of-his-work--poll-1116554215.html
February 2, 2024, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As many as 78.9% of Russians trust President Vladimir Putin, while 76.2% generally approve of his job performance, a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) showed on Friday.
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Asia's Share in Russia's Lumber Exports Up to 98%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/asias-share-in-russias-lumber-exports-up-to-98-1116553488.html
February 2, 2024, 10:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Asia has replaced Europe as a destination for Russian lumber exports, with the share of Central Asia rising to almost 100% and China continuing to lead the pack of importers, the federal forest inventory manager said.
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Russia Delivered 127 High-Precision Strikes on Ukraine's Military Sites in January - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/russia-delivered-127-high-precision-strikes-on-ukraines-military-sites-in-january---shoigu-1116549371.html
February 2, 2024, 10:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out 127 strikes with high-precision weapons on military infrastructure and facilities of the defense industry of Ukraine in January, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
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New $54Bln for Ukraine Aimed at Supporting Economy, Not Arms Procurement - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/new-54bln-for-ukraine-aimed-at-supporting-economy-not-arms-procurement---orban-1116548936.html
February 2, 2024, 8:57 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - A new 50 billion euro ($54.4 billion) package for Ukraine is aimed at supporting the country's economy, which cannot survive without European and US support, and is not related to arms procurement, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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Over 50% of Italians Support Launch of Peace Talks on Ukraine Conflict - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/over-50-of-italians-support-launch-of-peace-talks-on-ukraine-conflict---poll-1116548729.html
February 2, 2024, 8:54 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - Over half of Italians (58%) believe that it is necessary to launch discussions on the issue of peace talks on the Ukraine conflict, a poll conducted by Italian demographic institute Winpoll showed on Friday.
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Top Ukrainian Official Urges Kiev to Reveal True Losses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukrainian-officer-urges-kiev-reveal-true-losses-1116548188.html
February 2, 2024, 8:36 AM
On January 20, a high-ranking Ukrainian official, Andriy Yermak, said in an interview that the Ukrainian military was complaining about its inability to advance due to a lack of men and weapons. In this regard, he acknowledged the difficult situation at the front for Ukrainian troops.
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Ukraine's FrankenSAM Air Defenses Expose NATO Vulnerability - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukraines-frankensam-air-defenses-expose-nato-vulnerability---report-1116548018.html
February 2, 2024, 6:26 AM
The FrankenSAM surface-to-air missile program involves the development and production of improvised air defense systems using components and materials from Ukrainian and Western stockpiles. Old decommissioned anti-aircraft missiles will be reused as ammunition for these systems.
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Zelensky Wants Zaluzhny Out Over Alleged Effort to Pursue Ceasefire With Russia - Hersh
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/zelensky-wants-zaluzhny-out-over-alleged-effort-to-pursue-ceasefire-with-russia---hersh-1116547705.html
February 2, 2024, 4:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky wants to remove Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny from his post because of his alleged involvement in secret talks with Western officials about pursuing a ceasefire with Russia, US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh reported.
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Zelensky-Zaluzhny Feud Proves Kiev Has ‘No Center of Power’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/zelensky---zaluzhny-rift-shows-there-is-no-center-of-power-in-kiev-1116547428.html
February 2, 2024, 4:00 AM
Over the past week, there have been reports in Western media outlets that Volodymyr Zelensky asked Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny to resign, but Zaluzhny refused.
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Germany to Send Frigate to Red Sea Next Week to Take Part in EU Operation - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/germany-to-send-frigate-to-red-sea-next-week-to-take-part-in-eu-operation---reports-1116547296.html
February 2, 2024, 3:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany will send its frigate Hessen to the Red Sea next week to take part in a European operation to protect merchant vessels from Yemen's Houthi rebels, DPA news agency reported.
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Ukraine's Grain Complaint Against Poland Still Pending Before WTO - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukraines-grain-complaint-against-poland-still-pending-before-wto---reports-1116547152.html
February 2, 2024, 3:31 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Kiev has not yet withdrawn its claims with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Poland's ban of Ukrainian grain imports to the country, Polish media reported.
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Former CIA Officer Jailed For 40 Years Over Espionage, Child Pornography - Justice Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/former-cia-officer-jailed-for-40-years-over-espionage-child-pornography---justice-dept-1116547019.html
February 2, 2024, 3:15 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A federal judge has sentenced former CIA officer Joshua Adam Schulte to 40 years in jail for the biggest data breach in the agency's history, espionage and child pornography, the Department of Justice announced in a press release.
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Haley’s Secession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/haleys-secession-1116546591.html
February 2, 2024, 2:12 AM
With tensions growing between the US Federal government and the state government of Texas rising rapidly, calls for Texas’ secession from the union have grown from a whisper to, if not a scream then certainly a loud grumble.
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US Has ‘Overstayed’ Its ‘Effectiveness’ in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/us-has-overstayed-its-effectiveness-in-middle-east-1116546301.html
February 2, 2024, 1:49 AM
Days after the US State Department announced that three US troops were killed in a drone attack on a base near Jordan, US President Joe Biden blamed Iran, arguing that they provided weapons to the militants and promised a strong response, including hitting Iranian targets. Iran, in turn, said it would respond to any attack.
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French Politician Says $54Bln in Aid to Ukraine Will Cost France $8.6Bln in Taxpayers' Money
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/french-politician-says-54bln-in-aid-to-ukraine-will-cost-france-86bln-in-taxpayers-money-1116546030.html
February 2, 2024, 1:40 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The EU's new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) aid package to Ukraine will cost France 8 billion euros in taxpayers' money, which could be put to better use such as helping the protesting farmers, French member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani said.
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Iran Begins Construction of New Nuclear Power Plant - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/iran-begins-construction-of-new-nuclear-power-plant---reports-1116546452.html
February 2, 2024, 1:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, announced the start of construction of a new nuclear power plant (NPP), which is in line with the country's initiative to upgrade nuclear energy generative capacity to 20,000 megawatts, Iranian state-run news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.
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Schumer Says Will Release Text of US Senate Ukraine Aid, Border Proposal by Sunday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/schumer-says-will-release-text-of-us-senate-ukraine-aid-border-proposal-by-sunday-1116546153.html
February 2, 2024, 12:16 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that lawmakers will release the text of a supplemental funding bill with Ukraine aid and border security measures by Sunday.
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White House Says Will 'Look Into' Reports of US Covert Operations in Venezuela
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/white-house-says-will-look-into-reports-of-us-covert-operations-in-venezuela-1116545896.html
February 1, 2024, 11:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The White House will look into reports of a years-long US campaign of sending undercover operatives into Venezuela to build drug trafficking cases against the country's leadership, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday.
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US Created Ukraine Conflict to Keep Europe ‘Under Its Thumb’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-created-ukraine-conflict-to-keep-europe-under-its-thumb-1116544477.html
February 1, 2024, 10:23 PM
On Thursday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban relented to pressure from the EU and finally allowed €50 billion in military and financial aid to be transferred to Ukraine after blocking the funding for more than a month. The funds are ostensibly planned to fund Ukraine until 2027 and came as US aid remains stalled in Congress.
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DoD Insider Details Ukrainian Patriot Training as Russia Confirms Missile’s Use to Down Il-76
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/dod-insider-details-ukrainian-patriot-training-as-russia-confirms-missiles-use-to-down-il-76-1116543563.html
February 1, 2024, 7:24 PM
Russian investigators have released conclusive evidence that the Russian Il-76 shot down on January 24 while shuttling Ukrainian PoWs for an exchange was hit by Patriot missiles. Retired US Air Force officer Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik why it's almost inconceivable for Ukraine to operate the complex air and missile defense system independently.
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How EU's Ukraine and Climate Change Adventurism Kill Bloc's Farming
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/how-eus-ukraine-and-climate-change-adventurism-kill-blocs-farming-1116541935.html
February 1, 2024, 7:10 PM
Europe has been rocked by growing protests by farmers over low prices, high production costs, green policies and cheap imports. What's behind the growing movement?
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Kiev's Bill on Mobilization: Throwing More Ukrainians Into Meat-Grinder
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/kievs-bill-on-mobilization-throwing-more-ukrainians-into-meat-grinder--1116537509.html
February 1, 2024, 6:58 PM
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has submitted an amended draft bill on mobilization to Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. What's in the bill and how could it change the status quo on the battlefield?
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Portuguese Farmers Block Highways Near Spanish Border - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/portuguese-farmers-block-highways-near-spanish-border---reports-1116542787.html
February 1, 2024, 6:48 PM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Portuguese farmers have blocked several highways near the border with Spain to vent their grievances over the situation in the agricultural sector, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
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Israel Agrees to Ceasefire in Gaza Strip - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/israel-agrees-to-ceasefire-in-gaza-strip---report-1116541786.html
February 1, 2024, 6:27 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Israel has agreed to the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and a positive reaction has also been received from the Palestinian movement Hamas, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Ansari said on Thursday.
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US Base at Oil Field in Eastern Syria Attacked by UAVs – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-base-at-oil-field-in-eastern-syria-attacked-by-uavs--source-1116541339.html
February 1, 2024, 6:15 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - The US base at the Omar oil field in the province of Deir ez-Zur in eastern Syria was attacked by a drone, a local source told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Steadfast Defender 2024: Key Facts About NATO’s Largest Drills Since 1988
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/steadfast-defender-2024-key-facts-about-natos-largest-drills-since-1988-1116539134.html
February 1, 2024, 6:09 PM
Tensions between Russia and NATO have reached a dangerous historic low point, with the Western bloc actively sponsoring a proxy war against Moscow in Ukraine while engaging in a troop buildup on Russia’s borders. In the middle of the crisis, the bloc has decided to stage its largest military exercises since 1988. Here’s what we know about them.
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Biden Issues Executive Order for Measures to Combat West Bank Violence - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/biden-issues-executive-order-for-measures-to-combat-west-bank-violence---white-house-1116541095.html
February 1, 2024, 5:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday to implement new measures on actors behind violence in the West Bank, including the use of sanctions, according to senior administration officials.
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DeSantis Says Florida Sending State, National Guard Troops to Assist Texas Border Defense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/desantis-says-florida-sending-state-national-guard-troops-to-assist-texas-border-defense-1116539356.html
February 1, 2024, 5:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he will send Florida State Guard and National Guard troops to Texas to assist in the state’s efforts to address the increased flow of illegal migration at the United States’ border with Mexico.
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‘Look at Nord Stream’: Berlin Would Never Admit Culpability if Patriot Used to Down Il-76 Was German
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/look-at-nord-stream-berlin-would-never-admit-culpability-if-patriot-used-to-down-il-76-was-german-1116538104.html
February 1, 2024, 4:50 PM
Russia’s Investigative Committee has identified the missile fragments found near the Il-76 crash site in Belgorod region, saying their characteristics and markings indicate that they were pieces of MIM-104A Patriots. Who sent these particular missiles to Ukraine? What was NATO’s role in the provocation? Sputnik turned to experts for answers.
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US Has Failed to Create Forces to Deter Future War With China in Pacific - Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-has-failed-to-create-forces-to-deter-future-war-with-china-in-pacific---senator-1116538654.html
February 1, 2024, 4:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US government, military and Congress have failed to build up forces and alliance structures in the Pacific region sufficient to deter China and to carry out possible required military operations in the near future, Senator Roger Wicker said during a congressional hearing on Thursday.
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US Deploys B-52 Bombers to Guam for 'Strategic Deterrence' – Pacific Air Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-deploys-b-52-bombers-to-guam-for-strategic-deterrence--pacific-air-forces-1116538505.html
February 1, 2024, 4:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US B-52 bombers deployed from North Dakota landed in Guam at the end of January to support "strategic deterrence" in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a Pacific Air Forces release on Thursday.
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Canberra, Wellington to Discuss New Zealand's Involvement in 2nd Pillar of AUKUS - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/canberra-wellington-to-discuss-new-zealands-involvement-in-2nd-pillar-of-aukus---reports-1116537961.html
February 1, 2024, 3:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canberra and Wellington will discuss New Zealand's possible participation in the second pillar of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom in 2024, Australian media reported on Thursday.
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Watch Russian D-30 Howitzers Wreck Ukrainian Positions Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/watch-russian-d-30-howitzers-wreck-ukrainian-positions-near-artemovsk-1116536603.html
February 1, 2024, 3:42 PM
Russian troops belonging to the Airborne Forces demolished Ukrainian tactical positions with high precision strikes in the special operation zone.
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US Reportedly Approves Retaliatory Strikes on Targets in Iraq, Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-reportedly-approves-retaliatory-strikes-on-targets-in-iraq-syria-1116537361.html
February 1, 2024, 2:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has approved plans for a series of strikes over multiple days against targets in Iraq and Syria in response to recent attacks on US forces in the Middle East, including the drone attack that killed three service members in Jordan last week, CBS reported on Thursday, citing US officials.
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Is Netanyahu Main Obstacle to Gaza Conflict Resolution and Regional Peace?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/is-netanyahu-main-obstacle-to-gaza-conflict-resolution-and-regional-peace-1116535209.html
February 1, 2024, 2:30 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza policy poses a significant threat to the national interests of Israel as well as regional peace, Middle East experts told Sputnik.
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Armed Man Takes Employees of Procter & Gamble Factory in Istanbul Hostage - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/armed-man-takes-employees-of-procter--gamble-factory-in-istanbul-hostage---reports-1116536747.html
February 1, 2024, 1:51 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An armed man has taken employees of the Procter & Gamble factory in Istanbul hostage, special forces are present at the scene, Haberturk broadcaster reported on Thursday.
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Deutsche Bank Reveals Bold Cost-Savings Plan Amid Job Cuts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/deutsche-bank-reveals-bold-cost-savings-plan-amid-job-cuts-1116534616.html
February 1, 2024, 1:51 PM
The German bank's poor performance in the last quarter of 2023 indicated economic challenges for the financial outfit. Despite problems such as a trading downshift and high inflation, the bank's chief aims to boost its share price and drive banking consolidation in Europe.
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Putin Takes Part in Second Congress of 'Movement of the First' Organization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/putin-takes-part-in-second-congress-of-movement-of-the-first-organization--1116532155.html
February 1, 2024, 1:45 PM
All-Russian public and state movement "Movement of the First", founded on the initiative of the Russian leadership on July 14, 2022, for education, recreation of youth and formation of a world view "based on traditional Russian spiritual and moral values".
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Farmers Setting Protest Fires in Brussels to Demand Measures From EU Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/farmers-setting-protest-fires-in-brussels-to-demand-measures-from-eu-leaders-1116536446.html
February 1, 2024, 1:32 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - European farmers in Brussels are setting fires in the city center and in front of the European Parliament building near Luxembourg Square on Thursday to demand measures from the European leaders amid ongoing mass farmer protests across the bloc against EU agriculture policy, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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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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