UN Security Council Gears Up for Gaza Ceasefire Vote as US Threatens Veto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/un-security-council-gears-up-for-gaza-ceasefire-vote-as-us-threatens-veto-1116858194.html
February 18, 2024, 2:36 PM
The diplomatic friction among member countries of the UN Security Council (UNSC) in settling for a lasting ceasefire in the current conflict in Gaza hasn't led to any constructive end. However, the efforts of Russia, the UAE, and a few Arab countries to ensure a humanitarian ceasefire are sabotaged by the US.
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Biden Confuses NATO With Ukraine in Last-Minute Plea for Funding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/biden-confuses-nato-with-ukraine-in-last-minute-plea-for-funding-1116859791.html
February 18, 2024, 2:11 PM
The House of Representatives went into winter recess without voting on the Senate-approved $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, with Speaker Mike Johnson stressing the House would “not be jammed or forced into passing a foreign aid bill that was opposed by most Republican senators and does nothing to secure our own border.”
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Surrogat-V: What We Know About Russia's Stealthy Super-Heavy Sub Imitator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/surrogat-v-what-we-know-about-russias--stealthy-super-heavy-sub-imitator-1116857278.html
February 18, 2024, 1:14 PM
Fighting between Russian and NATO-backed Ukrainian forces in the Black Sea and the US campaign against drone-armed Houthis in the Red Sea has shown the growing importance of naval drones in modern warfare. Russian designers have gone a step further, creating a heavy unmanned underwater vehicle that can act as a decoy to fool enemy warships.
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Kremlin Reports on Progress of Avdeyevka Liberation Operation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/kremlin-reports-on-progress-of-avdeyevka-liberation-operation-1116856241.html
February 18, 2024, 11:55 AM
The Russian armed forces have taken full control of the city of Avdeyevka, a northern suburb of Donetsk, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Ukrainian Justice Minister Proposes Giving Weapons, Shovels to Mobilized Prisoners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/ukrainian-justice-minister-proposes-giving-weapons-shovels-to-mobilized-prisoners-1116856630.html
February 18, 2024, 10:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian Justice Minister Denys Maliuska on Sunday proposed giving prisoners weapons and shovels when they are mobilized to the Ukrainian armed forces.
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Putin Says Current German Policies Cause 'Enormous' Damage to German Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/putin-says-current-german-policies-cause-enormous-damage-to-german-economy-1116856473.html
February 18, 2024, 10:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The current policies of the German authorities are causing enormous damage to the future of the German economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday.
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What is Known About Liberation of Avdeyevka by Russian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/what-is-known-about-liberation-of-avdeyevka-by-russian-forces-1116855534.html
February 18, 2024, 10:44 AM
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Saturday announced that Russian forces had taken "full control" of the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdeyevka, long used by the Kiev regime’s nationalist troops to shell residential areas of the nearby Donbass city of Donetsk.
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Rossiya Segodnya Head Kiselev Sent Request for Interview With US President Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/rossiya-segodnya-head-kiselev-sent-request-for-interview-with-us-president-biden-1116855886.html
February 18, 2024, 10:38 AM
Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin sat down for an interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson to discuss the Ukraine conflict, the Nord Stream sabotage, Russia-NATO relations, artificial intelligence and other topics.
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Israelis Flood Tel Aviv in Renewed Protest Against PM Netanyahu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/israelis-flood-tel-aviv-in-renewed-protest-against-pm-netanyahu-1116855107.html
February 18, 2024, 10:32 AM
The Israeli government faces public anger for its handling of the Gaza conflict and the welfare of its citizens in Hamas captivity, with the public demanding their release.
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'Russophobic US Elite' Sought to Weaken Russia with Euromaidan, 'But Failed' - Ex-MEP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/russophobic-us-elite-sought-to-weaken-russia-with-euromaidan-but-failed---ex-mep-1116842866.html
February 18, 2024, 9:00 AM
On the 10th anniversary of the events in Ukraine known as the Euromaidan (lit. "Euro Square") unrest, which eventually resulted in a coup and the ouster of then-President Viktor Yanukovych, a Spanish politician has shared his opinion on how the EU allowed itself to be drawn into the existing crisis for the sake of US interests.
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Everything Happening in Ukrainian Direction Matter of Life, Death for Russia - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/everything-happening-in-ukrainian-direction-matter-of-life-death-for-russia---putin-1116854990.html
February 18, 2024, 7:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Everything that is happening in the Ukrainian direction is a matter of life and death for Russia, it is the fate of the country, whereas for the West it is only a matter of their tactical position, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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UK Behind Attack on Russian IL-76 With Ukrainian POWs - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/uk-behind-attack-on-russian-il-76-with-ukrainian-pows---source-1116854726.html
February 18, 2024, 5:56 AM
On January 24, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian Air Force Il-76 military transport plane over the Belgorod region that was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners set for exchange.
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Raw Sewage Found Near US-Mexico Border Is a ‘Public Health Crisis’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/raw-sewage-found-near-us-mexico-border-is-a-public-health-crisis-1116853576.html
February 18, 2024, 4:55 AM
The report noted an instance in which bottlenose dolphins were found stranded in San Diego after dying from sepsis caused by a bacterium that is usually transmitted through contact with feces or urine in contaminated water, food or soil.
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Alexander the Great’s Father Discovered in Tomb, Study Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/alexander-the-greats-father-discovered-in-tomb-study-claims-1116850959.html
February 18, 2024, 4:15 AM
King Philip II of Macedonia was assassinated in 336 BC in Aegae at the age of 46. He was the 18th king of Macedonia, and ruled from 359 until 336 BCE after succeeding his brother, and is credited with the military knowledge he used to expand his empire.
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Trump Unveils Sneaker Line After Being Found Liable for Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/trump-unveils-sneaker-line-after-being-found-liable-for-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-1116852680.html
February 18, 2024, 4:11 AM
On Friday, Trump was ordered to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud trial. His legal troubles have now amounted to a debt that exceeds a half-billion dollars.
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Houthis Launch 3 Missiles Towards Danish Merchant Ship in Red Sea - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/houthis-launch-3-missiles-towards-danish-merchant-ship-in-red-sea---centcom--1116853262.html
February 18, 2024, 3:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four anti-ship missiles were fired from areas controlled by the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in Yemen, with at least three of them targeting Danish merchant ship MT Pollux in the Red Sea, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday.
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US Sanctions on Russia Drive Up Energy Costs in Europe – And America Too?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/us-sanctions-on-russia-drive-up-energy-costs-in-europe--and-america-too-1116853001.html
February 18, 2024, 3:18 AM
Policy designed to hurt Russia is harming average consumers, in both Europe and America.
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New York Governor Forced to Apologize After Defending Israel’s Destruction of Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240218/new-york-governor-forced-to-apologize-after-defending-israels-destruction-of-gaza-1116852226.html
February 18, 2024, 2:32 AM
A US governor defended Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip while speaking in front of a group of wealthy donors.
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Ukraine Adopts Tactic Used by German Nazis in WWII - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/did-nazi-that-coming-ukraine-adopts-tactic-used-by-german-nazis-in-wwii-1116850863.html
February 17, 2024, 11:31 PM
As the Kiev regime is forced into a defensive footing, observers note the similarities between the current conflict and Russia’s Great Patriotic War.
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Russian Troops Take Full Control of City of Avdeyevka - Shoigu Reports to Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/russian-defense-minister-reports-to-putin-on-complete-liberation-of-avdeyevka-1116850374.html
February 17, 2024, 8:00 PM
Sergei Shoigu reported to Vladimir Putin, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, on the complete taking of Avdeyevka under control by the troops of the Battlegroup Tsentr under the command of Colonel-General Mordvichev, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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US Navy Worried Over ‘Scary Scenario’ of Houthis Armed With High-Speed Unmanned Naval Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/us-navy-worried-over-scary-scenario-of-houthis-armed-with-high-speed-unmanned-naval-drones-1116849919.html
February 17, 2024, 6:57 PM
Commercial traffic through the Red Sea chokepoint linking Europe to Asia is down by over 40 percent due to the Houthis' campaign of ship hijackings and missile and drone attacks in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Gaza crisis. A month-long series of US and British missile strikes inside Yemen has shown no signs of slowing the militia down.
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Diplomatic Cables: Biden’s Support for Israel Has Poisoned Allies’ Attitudes Toward US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/diplomatic-cables-bidens-support-for-israel-has-poisoned-allies-attitudes-toward-us-1116849441.html
February 17, 2024, 6:14 PM
The Biden administration has offered unequivocal support for Israel’s punitive operations in spite of international condemnation of Tel Aviv and calls for an urgent ceasefire. Top US allies in the Middle East have taken or threatened to take serious steps to distance themselves from Washington amid the crisis.
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Blinken Says Modern Int'l System Places Countries Either at Table or On Menu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/blinken-says-modern-intl-system-places-countries-either-at-table-or-on-menu-1116849134.html
February 17, 2024, 5:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the current international system leaves countries with the choice of being either at the table or on the menu, in a comment on the global impact of the US-China rivalry.
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Letting Ukraine Join EU Would Strike ‘Fatal Blows’ to Polish Agriculture, Ex-PM Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/letting-ukraine-join-eu-would-strike-fatal-blows-to-polish-agriculture-ex-pm-warns-1116848565.html
February 17, 2024, 5:30 PM
Poland’s political class has been at the forefront of EU and NATO’s efforts to absorb Ukraine into the West’s orbit, actively supporting the 2014 Euromaidan coup, and sending military and economic aid to Kiev for NATO’s proxy war against Russia. But many ordinary Poles are weary of the impact these policies have on their economic well-being.
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Astronomers Confirm Water Presence on Asteroid Surfaces for the First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/astronomers-confirm-water-presence-on-asteroid-surfaces-for-the-first-time-1116848101.html
February 17, 2024, 5:14 PM
Studying asteroids, remnants from planetary formation, sheds light on their evolution and composition, offering insights into the distribution of materials in space and the potential transport of water to other planets that could support life.
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Why Ukraine's Ambitions to Buy Fifth-Gen Jet Which Doesn’t Exist Yet Will Crash and Burn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/why-ukraines-ambitions-to-buy-fifth-gen-jet-which-doesnt-exist-yet-will-crash-and-burn-1116847266.html
February 17, 2024, 4:56 PM
Western military observers monitoring the Ukrainian crisis are holding their breath in bated anticipation ahead of the arrival of the F-16 fighter jets long promised to Kiev, which Russia has vowed to shoot out of the skies as soon as they’re deployed. But some Ukrainian officials are already setting their sights on far more ambitious goals.
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Arena-M: Russia’s Unique Javelin-Stopping Active Protection System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/arena-m-russias-unique-javelin-stopping-active-protection-system-1116844500.html
February 17, 2024, 3:25 PM
The proxy war in Ukraine has debunked the notion that tanks are a relic of 20th century warfare, with both sides attempting to use them for rapid breakthroughs across a broad front. But along with their firepower, tanks also come with major vulnerabilities – particularly to anti-tank missiles. That’s where systems like the Arena-M come in.
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Iran Showcases Advanced Homegrown Air Defense Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/iran-showcases-advanced-homegrown-air-defense-systems-1116842683.html
February 17, 2024, 3:07 PM
Tehran's quest for self-sufficiency in modern indigenous military equipment has led to the development of new air defense weapon systems capable of intercepting multiple aerial targets within a range of less than 100 kilometers.
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What Are the Secret Societies Pulling Global Strings?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/what-are-the-secret-societies-pulling-global-strings-1116839473.html
February 17, 2024, 1:57 PM
Media reports recently offered a rare glimpse into the shoulder rubbing and deal making that takes place at gatherings of Europe’s most secretive organization – the Institut International d’Etudes Bancaires. However, sensitive issues related to global policymaking are hardly the prerogative of this gilded banking society.
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Ukraine Pulls Troops Out of Avdeyevka, But Not to 'Save Lives' - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/ukraine-pulls-troops-out-of-avdeyevka-but-not-to-save-lives---moscow-1116842517.html
February 17, 2024, 1:55 PM
Commenting on the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the city of Avdeyevka, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed on Saturday that the decision was made to "save people's lives."
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China, Russia Contribute to Regional, Global Stability
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/china-russia-contribute-to-regional-global-stability-1116846345.html
February 17, 2024, 1:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China and Russia contribute to the strategic stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday, adding that Beijing has consistently promoted a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.
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EU's 2024 Economic Growth Forecasts Cut as Bloc's Big Guns Hit Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/eus-2024-economic-growth-forecasts-cut-as-blocs-big-guns-hit-recession-1116841060.html
February 17, 2024, 1:22 PM
The 27-member bloc predicts marginal growth of less than one percent this year, raising concerns about potential economic challenges aggravated by risk factors like inflation, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, rising wages, strikes and cuts to energy subsidy programs.
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Anti-War Activists Rally Against Munich Security Conference
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/anti-war-activists-rally-against-munich-security-conference-1116838928.html
February 17, 2024, 12:04 PM
Established in 1963, the Munich Security Conference has marked its 60th anniversary. This year, the conference is being held on February 16-18.
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Ukrainian Forces Chaotically Fleeing From Avdeyevka - DPR Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/ukrainian-forces-chaotically-fleeing-from-avdeyevka---dpr-official-1116841915.html
February 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
Earlier in the day, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky announced the decision to withdraw troops from Avdeyevka.
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Stoltenberg Admits NATO Has Munitions Problems, But Claims Alliance Stronger Than Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/stoltenberg-admits-nato-has-munitions-problems-but-claims-alliance-stronger-than-russia-1116842090.html
February 17, 2024, 11:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Saturday acknowledged the alliance's problems with military stockpiles, but still claimed that NATO was stronger than Russia, announcing plans to "ramp up" military production.
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1,800-Year-Old Ancient Roman Soldiers' Camp Discovered at 'Armageddon'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/1800-year-old-ancient-roman-soldiers-camp-discovered-at-armageddon-1116827309.html
February 17, 2024, 10:18 AM
The 1,800-year-old military camp accommodated over 5,000 soldiers from the Roman army’s 6th Ironclad Legion at Tel Megiddo's foothills in northern Israel.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Attack Aircraft Hit Ukrainian Camouflaged Equipment and Manpower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/watch-russian-su-25-attack-aircraft-hit-ukrainian-camouflaged-equipment-and-manpower-1116838609.html
February 17, 2024, 10:00 AM
The Su-25, also known as the "Frogfoot," is a twin-engine, single-seat attack aircraft designed primarily for close air support of ground forces. It is equipped with a 30 mm cannon and can carry various types of air-to-ground missiles, bombs, and rockets.
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US Prepares to Supply Weapons to Israel Despite Calls for Ceasefire - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/us-prepares-to-supply-weapons-to-israel-despite-calls-for-ceasefire---report-1116841340.html
February 17, 2024, 9:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Joe Biden is preparing to deliver a batch of weapons to Israel, including bombs, Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits and bomb fuses, despite US calls for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing sources familiar with the situation.
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Australia's Nickel Industry Seeks Relief as Global Supply Glut Hits Hard
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/australias-nickel-industry-seeks-relief-as-global-supply-glut-hits-hard-1116829422.html
February 17, 2024, 9:09 AM
Amid global concerns over the nickel market's downturn and its impact on electric vehicle (EV) battery production, the Australian government's decision to include the metal in its commodities subsidy list signals a crucial step towards supporting the struggling industry.
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Japan Successfully Conducts New Launch of H3 Rocket
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/japan-successfully-conducts-new-launch-of-h3-rocket-1116840282.html
February 17, 2024, 8:22 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan has successfully conducted a new launch of its next-generation H3 flagship rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Saturday.
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Russia's Progress MS-26 Cargo Spacecraft Docks to International Space Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/russias-progress-ms-26-cargo-spacecraft-docks-to-international-space-station-1116838808.html
February 17, 2024, 6:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Progress MS-26 cargo spacecraft on Saturday docked to Russia's Zvezda service module of the International Space Station (ISS), according to a live broadcast by Russian state space corporation Roscosmos.
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Israel Behind Explosions at Iran's Two Major Gas Pipelines - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/israel-behind-explosions-at-irans-two-major-gas-pipelines---report-1116838673.html
February 17, 2024, 6:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel is behind explosions at two major natural gas pipelines that occurred in southern Iran on Wednesday night, The New York Times reported, citing two Western officials and a military strategist affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Russian Air Defenses Down 33 Ukrainian Drones Over 5 Regions Overnight - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/russian-air-defenses-down-33-ukrainian-drones-over-5-regions-overnight---mod-1116838369.html
February 17, 2024, 6:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones over the regions of Kaluga, Voronezh, Bryansk, Belgorod and Kursk overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Watch Russian Marines Storm Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/watch-russian-marines-storm-ukrainian-positions-1116838087.html
February 17, 2024, 6:07 AM
Russian Marines are trained in various skills, including reconnaissance, special operations, and receive specialized training in communication, navigation, and survival techniques to adapt to different environments and situations.
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How Fake ‘Heavenly Hundred’ Was Used to Legitimize Bloodbath & Coup d'Etat in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/how-fake-heavenly-hundred-was-used-to-legitimize-bloodbath--coup-detat-in-ukraine-1116827558.html
February 17, 2024, 5:05 AM
The story of the "Heavenly Hundred" is the cornerstone of modern Ukrainian ideology. Still, when the Euromaidan dust had settled, it turned out to be a barefaced lie.
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A Worrying Sign: US Wholesale Inflation Accelerated in January
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/a-worrying-sign-us-wholesale-inflation-accelerated-in-january--1116835035.html
February 17, 2024, 5:04 AM
On paper, the job market appears strong and wages are reportedly climbing, but Americans are still feeling a pull on their wallets as they struggle to afford basic needs such as energy, shelter, and food. US President Joe Biden even admitted last week that “prices are still too high”.
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Plastics Cannot Be Recycled and Producers Know This, Report Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/plastics-cannot-be-recycled-and-producers-know-this-report-claims-1116836370.html
February 17, 2024, 4:58 AM
The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) released a report on Thursday which details how the plastics industry has evolved its marketing pitch in order to circumvent public backlash and potential regulation.
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Your Memory Against Mine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/your-memory-against-mine-1116832590.html
February 17, 2024, 4:41 AM
Hur released his 388-page report following a yearlong investigation into Biden’s unauthorized removal, retention and disclosure of classified documents earlier this month. The damning report did not seek charges, but legitimized the public opinion that Biden is too old to be sitting in the Oval Office.
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Joe Biden: Democrats’ First Choice or Their Only Choice?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/joe-biden-democrats-first-choice-or-their-only-choice-1116836629.html
February 17, 2024, 4:33 AM
Party leaders should be careful not to confuse acquiescence with affirmative support.
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High Stress and Low Morale Plague US Navy - Survey
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/high-stress-and-low-morale-plague-us-navy---survey-1116836192.html
February 17, 2024, 3:58 AM
A poll uncovered significant problems within the armed forces branch.
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Western Media Prefers Interview With ‘Evil’ Hamas Over Russian President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/western-media-prefers-interview-with-evil-hamas-over-russian-president-1116835779.html
February 17, 2024, 3:02 AM
The fact that a mainstream journalist can air an interview with a Hamas fighter and not with the Russian president reveals the extent of the demonization the leader faces in Western media.
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Battle for Avdeyevka: The View From Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/battle-for-avdeyevka-the-view-from-donetsk-1116832006.html
February 17, 2024, 2:08 AM
“I feel the liberation of Avdeyevka not only in my bones, but in my soul.
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US Think Tank Says Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Possible, Desirable
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/us-think-tank-says-ukraine-russia-peace-deal-possible-desirable-1116834517.html
February 17, 2024, 1:35 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A negotiated settlement to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia is both possible and desirable, a report published by the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft said.
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Ukraine Withdraws Units From Avdeyevka - Commander-in-Chief Orders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240217/ukraine-withdraws-units-from-avdeevka---commander-in-chief-orders-1116835252.html
February 17, 2024, 1:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Armed Forces of Ukraine Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky announced the decision to withdraw units from the city of Avdeyevka.
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Situation Around Rafah Does Not Require Additional Measures Against Israel - ICJ
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/situation-around-rafah-does-not-require-additional-measures-against-israel---icj-1116833632.html
February 16, 2024, 11:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Friday that the situation around Rafah does not require the introduction of any additional measures against Israel that are being demanded by South Africa.
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Biden Met by Angry Protesters in East Palestine One Year Since Toxic Disaster
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/biden-met-by-angry-protesters-in-east-palestine-one-year-since-toxic-disaster-1116833105.html
February 16, 2024, 10:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden was met by groups of angry residents of East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a train derailment that spilled toxic chemicals into the town more than a year ago, accordion to the White House press pool.
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US Court Finds Trump Liable for More Than $354Mln in Civil Fraud Trial
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/us-court-finds-trump-liable-for-more-than-354mln-in-civil-fraud-trial-1116832353.html
February 16, 2024, 10:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US judge ruled that former President Donald Trump is liable for more than $354 million in his civil fraud trial in the state of New York, court documents revealed on Friday.
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Texas Governor Says Establishing Military Camp Near US-Mexico Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/texas-governor-says-establishing-military-camp-near-us-mexico-border-1116832219.html
February 16, 2024, 10:27 PM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Friday that the state will establish a base camp for military personnel at the United States’ border with Mexico near Eagle Pass, in an effort to secure the border from illegal immigration.
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Red Sea ‘No Longer a Resort for Americans to Roam and Have Fun In’ - Houthi Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/red-sea-no-longer-a-resort-for-americans-to-roam-and-have-fun-in---houthi-official-1116831424.html
February 16, 2024, 7:06 PM
The Yemeni militia has vowed to continue to ramp up its campaign of attacks against commercial vessels linked to Israel and its allies until Tel Aviv halts its campaign in Gaza, despite ongoing joint US-UK aerial and naval aggression against Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
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Biden: No Nuclear Threat to Americans From Russia’s Anti-Satellite Capability
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/biden-says-no-evidence-russia-decided-to-go-forward-on-anti-satellite-capability-in-space-1116829992.html
February 16, 2024, 6:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian anti-satellite technology does not pose any nuclear threat to Americans or anyone else in the world, US President Joe Biden said on Friday.
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Russia Will Expand Its Industrial Alliances - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/russia-will-expand-its-industrial-alliances---putin-1116829178.html
February 16, 2024, 5:52 PM
On Friday, President Vladimir Putin held a comprehensive meeting on ways the government can support investment in Russian industrial sectors.
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Ukrainian General Confirms Partial Withdrawal From ‘Operationally Significant’ City of Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/ukraine-confirms-withdrawal-from-south-of-operationally-significant-donbass-city-of-avdeyevka-1116828978.html
February 16, 2024, 5:41 PM
Situated in the heart of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the industrial city of Avdeyevka became the site of intense battles between Donbass militias and the Ukrainian military in 2014, with fighting escalating dramatically last fall after Russia began a push to liberate the heavily fortified urban area.
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Which NATO Members Meet Quotas on Defense Spending?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/which-nato-members-meet-quotas-on-defense-spending-1116825521.html
February 16, 2024, 4:49 PM
Donald Trump caused a stir this week in both the US and in Europe after he said he would not send US forces to defend NATO states which do not contribute enough forces of their own to the alliance.
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US Lawmakers Unveil $66Bln Foreign Aid, Border Security Bill - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/us-lawmakers-unveil-66bln-foreign-aid-border-security-bill---statement-1116828178.html
February 16, 2024, 4:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A bipartisan group of US House lawmakers on Friday unveiled a $66.32 billion spending bill with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as border security measures.
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Here’s Why Zelensky Wants Separate Security Pacts With France and Germany
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/heres-why-zelensky-wants-separate-security-pacts-with-france-and-germany-1116826716.html
February 16, 2024, 3:57 PM
Ukraine’s president traveled to Germany and France on Friday to sign security pacts with the pair of European powers amid fading US military and financial assistance to Kiev. Sputnik asked a leading Swedish geopolitics and defense affairs expert about Ukraine’s motivations on the one hand and those of the Europeans on the other.
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Russian Paratroopers Honing Their Skills in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/russian-paratroopers-honing-their-skills-in-special-op-zone-1116796295.html
February 16, 2024, 3:12 PM
There were over 600,000 Russian troops serving in the special operation zone along the entire line of combat contact, President Vladimir Putin said during his annual press conference last December. Among those on duty, a great number serve in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR).
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Solar Flare 'Fourth Strongest' in Five Years Detected on Sun
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/solar-flare-fourth-strongest-in-five-years-detected-on-sun-1116821461.html
February 16, 2024, 3:06 PM
A solar emission from active zone 3576, following a previous X3.3 flare, marks a rare occurrence of repeated high-powered eruptions within a solar cycle.
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Moscow Urges US to Show Restraint in Connection With Navalny's Death
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/moscow-urges-us-to-show-restraint-in-connection-with-navalnys-death-1116825800.html
February 16, 2024, 2:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States needs to show restraint in connection with the death of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny and wait for the results of the medical examination, the Russian Foreign ministry said on Friday.
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Oil Prices Rise 1% Brushing Off Bleak Global Demand Outlook for 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/oil-prices-rise-1-brushing-off-bleak-global-demand-outlook-for-2024-1116818312.html
February 16, 2024, 2:35 PM
Oil is commonly regarded as the most volatile of all commodities due to multiple factors that impact its price globally, both implicitly and explicitly.
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‘Want to Get 'Radicalized', See Russia’: Scott Ritter Weighs in on Tucker’s Eye-Opening Moscow Tour
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/if-you-want-to-get-radicalized-see-russia-scott-ritter-on-tuckers-eye-opening-moscow-trip-1116823001.html
February 16, 2024, 2:14 PM
Fox News host-turned independent journalist Tucker Carlson said he felt “radicalized” and “legitimately angry” at America’s leaders after visiting a supermarket in the Russian capital. Former US Marine and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter told Sputnik why Tucker could have experienced something similar in nearly any major Russian city.
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IRGC Commander Hails Iran’s Missile and Drone Power, Teases New Naval Drone Capabilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/irgc-commander-hails-irans-missile-and-drone-power-teases-new-naval-drone-capabilities-1116824525.html
February 16, 2024, 2:12 PM
Iran’s military and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have spent months on high alert in anticipation of possible Israeli and US aggression to escalate the Gaza crisis into a regional crisis, with Tehran warning Washington and its top regional ally that any provocation would be met with a swift response.
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Poland Asks EU to Increase Financial Aid Amid Ukrainian Grain Influx
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/poland-asks-eu-to-increase-financial-aid-amid-ukrainian-grain-influx-1116824791.html
February 16, 2024, 1:50 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday asked the European Union to increase its financial assistance to Poland and to protect the country's agricultural sector in light of the influx of Ukrainian agricultural products into the country.
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NATO Draws Up Plan to Deploy Forces in Europe in Event of Conflict With Russia - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/nato-draws-up-plan-to-deploy-forces-in-europe-in-event-of-conflict-with-russia---reports-1116824088.html
February 16, 2024, 1:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's Joint Support and Enabling Command center in Germany is drawing up a plan for the deployment of the alliance's forces across Europe, including their support and reinforcement in the event of a conflict with Russia, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing unnamed officials.
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Saxony Governor Urges German Gov't to Urgently Investigate Nord Stream Blasts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/saxony-governor-urges-german-govt-to-urgently-investigate-nord-stream-blasts-1116823603.html
February 16, 2024, 12:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Minister-President of Germany's Saxony Michael Kretschmer on Friday called on the federal government to urgently investigate the attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines and "not leave it to journalists," saying that a favorable time for its repair was running out.
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Ukraine Loses Over 1,820 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/ukraine-loses-over-1820-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-week---russian-mod-1116823184.html
February 16, 2024, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 1,820 soldiers both killed and injured in the Donetsk area over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Germany, Ukraine Agree Military Support Should Be Used in Compliance With UN Charter - Document
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/ukraine-germany-sign-agreement-on-security-guarantees---reports-1116821968.html
February 16, 2024, 11:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany and Ukraine acknowledge that Berlin’s military support for Kiev will be used only in compliance with international norms and the UN Charter, according to a new security agreement between Berlin and Kiev signed on Friday.
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Lavrov Speaks at 'For Freedom of Nations!' Forum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/lavrov-speaks-at-for-freedom-of-nations-forum-1116819104.html
February 16, 2024, 11:59 AM
On February 15 and 16, the United Russia Party is holding the first international forum of supporters of the struggle against modern practices of colonialism titled "For Freedom of Nations" in Moscow.
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Tucker Carlson, Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/tucker-carlson-dont-believe-your-lying-eyes--1116820122.html
February 16, 2024, 11:55 AM
The American political class fell into a bizarre rage over Tucker Carlson’s seemingly innocuous trip to a Moscow metro station and supermarket.
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Alexei Navalny Dies in Prison, Cause of Death Being Established
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/navalny-died-in-prison-cause-of-death-is-being-established-1116820649.html
February 16, 2024, 11:26 AM
Alexey Navalny felt unwell in prison after a walk and lost consciousness. He received all necessary resuscitation measures, but they did not yield positive results, the Federal Ptnitentiary Service stated.
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West Seeking to Create Hotbed of Instability in Central Asia - Russian Security Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/west-seeking-to-create-hotbed-of-instability-in-central-asia---russian-security-council-1116819826.html
February 16, 2024, 11:11 AM
BISHKEK (Sputnik) - The West is seeking to create a major hotbed of instability in Central Asia and destabilize the situation in the South Caucasus, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Friday.
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Russia Expects IAEA to Point to Ukraine As Only Threat to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/russia-expects-iaea-to-point-to-ukraine-as-only-threat-to-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-1116818740.html
February 16, 2024, 9:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine, with its recent attacks on the city of Energodar, has once again demonstrated its complete disregard for the safe functioning of nuclear facilities, and Russia expects the IAEA to point to Kiev as the only source of threat to the functioning of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
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Blinken to Meet Chinese Foreign Minister at Munich Security Forum - State Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/blinken-to-meet-chinese-foreign-minister-at-munich-security-forum----state-dept-1116818494.html
February 16, 2024, 9:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Friday, according to a schedule on the US Department of State website.
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Lavrov: EU Bets on Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine in Bid to Strike at Russia's Heart
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/lavrov-eu-bets-on-long-range-missiles-to-ukraine-in-bid-to-strike-at-russias-heart-1116816972.html
February 16, 2024, 9:30 AM
On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian air defense systems had destroyed 14 RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) missiles over the Belgorod region fired by Ukraine. As a result of the attack, seven people, including a child, were killed, while 18 were injured.
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Egypt Building Wall Near Gaza Strip's City of Rafah - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/egypt-building-wall-near-gaza-strips-city-of-rafah---reports-1116818118.html
February 16, 2024, 9:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A wall commissioned by the Egyptian army is being constructed on the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip near the latter's city of Rafah, which is the target of a planned Israeli ground offensive, the New York Times reported on Friday, having analyzed satellite images and videos and citing construction workers.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia Inch Closer to Military Cooperation as US Loses Grip in Mideast - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/iran-saudi-arabia-inch-closer-to-military-cooperation-as-us-loses-grip-in-mideast---analyst-1116815201.html
February 16, 2024, 9:02 AM
Diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh resumed under a Chinese-brokered agreement last March, with the sides mulling even closer rapprochement after the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict last October amid attempts to prevent a regional spillover of the hostilities.
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Lavrov Speaks at Conference Marking 10th Anniversary of 'Euromaidan' Unrest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/lavrov-speaks-at-conference-marking-10th-anniversary-of-euromaidan-unrest-1116815038.html
February 16, 2024, 8:09 AM
In November 2013, a series of protests broke out in Ukraine due to the authorities' decision to halt a policy aimed at integration with the EU. The unrest quickly took on a sharply anti-presidential and anti-government character. The protests eventually turned into a coup, leading to the ouster of then-President Viktor Yanukovych in February 2014.
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Watch Russian Servicemen Operate 'Terminator' Tank Support Vehicle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/watch-russian-servicemen-operate-terminator-tank-support-vehicle--1116814517.html
February 16, 2024, 5:46 AM
Russia’s BMPT Terminator armored fighting vehicle (AFV) is a unique and heavily armored combat vehicle designed to provide direct support for frontline infantry and tanks. The AFV is armed with four 9M120 Ataka rocket launchers, two 30mm 2A42 autocannons, two AG-17D grenade launchers, and a 7.62mm PKTM coaxial machine gun.
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‘Secret for Six Years’ - US Intel Spied on Trump Staff Before 2016 Russian Collusion Claims - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/a-secret-for-six-years---us-ic-spied-on-trump-staff-before-2016-russian-collusion-claims---report-1116811712.html
February 16, 2024, 5:10 AM
According to a joint report by three journalists, the US intelligence community inappropriately used its foreign allies to spy on Trump associates in order to circumvent a law that prohibits the CIA from domestic spying.
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Tucker Carlson Believes Ukraine 'Will Never Repay' $60Bln to US If Aid Provided in Loan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/tucker-carlson-believes-ukraine-will-never-repay-60bln-to-us-if-aid-provided-in-loan-1116814343.html
February 16, 2024, 4:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine will "never repay" $60 billion to the United States if the money is provided to Kiev in the form of a loan, US journalist Tucker Carlson said on Thursday, slamming the proposal as "a more dishonest way to send more" money to Kiev.
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Donald Trump ‘Resonates With Average People’ With Criticism of NATO, Ukraine Funding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/donald-trump-resonates-with-average-people-with-criticism-of-nato-ukraine-funding-1116813393.html
February 16, 2024, 4:35 AM
Trump’s outlandish statements make him a pariah in Washington but a hero for some blue collar voters.
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Julian Assange's Wife Says He 'Will Die' If Extradited to United States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/julian-assanges-wife-says-he-will-die-if-extradited-to-united-states-1116814151.html
February 16, 2024, 4:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The extradition to the United States of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is currently in prison in the United Kingdom, would result in his death, his wife Stella said on Thursday.
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Russia-China Relations in WTO Are at High Level, Permanent Representative Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/russia-china-relations-in-wto-are-at-high-level---permanent-representative-1116813940.html
February 16, 2024, 4:29 AM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Relations and cooperation between the Russian and Chinese delegations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) are at a high level, Li Chenggang, China's ambassador to the organization in Geneva, told Sputnik.
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Russian Air Defenses Destroy 5 Drones Over Belgorod Region, Black Sea - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/russian-air-defenses-destroy-5-drones-over-belgorod-region-black-sea---mod-1116813578.html
February 16, 2024, 4:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down five Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod Region and the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Number of People Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia's Belgorod Up to 19
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/number-of-people-injured-in-ukrainian-shelling-of-russias-belgorod-up-to-19-1116813252.html
February 16, 2024, 4:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of people injured in the shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod the day before has risen to 19, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Friday.
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‘More Disgusting, More Vile’: Palestinian Hostage Shot Dead After Delivering Message by IDF - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/more-disgusting-more-vile-palestinian-hostage-shot-dead-after-delivering-message-by-idf---report-1116812571.html
February 16, 2024, 4:02 AM
Negotiations over a possible cease-fire in Gaza appear to have come to a standstill, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military attacks in Palestine. The death toll in Gaza has climbed to over 28,000 since October 7, the Gaza Health Ministry has said.
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Hypocrisy in Action: Israel Allowed to Participate in Eurovision While Russia Banned
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/hypocrisy-in-action-israel-allowed-to-participate-in-eurovision-while-russia-banned-1116807929.html
February 16, 2024, 2:50 AM
Israel will be allowed to compete in this year’s Eurovision, organizers say. The decision contradicts the song contest’s decision to bar Russia following the launch of its military operation in Ukraine in February, 2022. The country ended up missing the contest in 2022 and 2023.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Egyptian Ambassador Discuss Mideast Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/russian-deputy-foreign-minister-egyptian-ambassador-discuss-mideast-conflict-1116812025.html
February 16, 2024, 2:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow Nazih el Nagari discussed the Palestine-Israel conflict and the possible tragic consequences of the implementation of Israel's plans to conduct a military operation in the city of Rafah, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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Bombshell: Obama CIA Colluded with Foreign Powers in Massive Spy Op Against Trump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/bombshell-obama-cia-colluded-with-foreign-powers-in-massive-spy-op-against-trump-1116811156.html
February 16, 2024, 1:48 AM
New reporting suggests the lengths the US deep state went to to undermine former US President Donald Trump.
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Ohio Congressman Part of Shadowy 'Cabal' Aiming to Destroy Russia, Says Scott Ritter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/theres-a-cabal-mike-turner-part-of-shadowy-us-group-that-wants-to-destroy-russia-1116810546.html
February 16, 2024, 12:54 AM
Former United Nations weapon inspector Scott Ritter says the timing of congressman Mike Turner’s headline-grabbing announcement is not a coincidence.
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Soaring US National Debt to Reach Double Annual GDP by 2050
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240216/soaring-us-national-debt-to-reach-double-annual-gdp-by-2050-1116810146.html
February 16, 2024, 12:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US national debt will double annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in a quarter century and will grow faster than the domestic economy, driven by huge and growing Medicare and Social Security deficits, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) warned in a new report.
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