High North and Special Op Zone: Early Voting in Russia's 2024 Presidential Elections Underway
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/high-north-and-special-op-zone-early-voting-in-russias-2024-presidential-elections-underway-1117303599.html
March 13, 2024, 4:32 PM
From March 15 to 17, Russian citizens will elect one candidate to the highest office in the land. As the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation has set the national timeframe for balloting, some regions need a head start.
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Scott Ritter: Putin’s Message is Warmongers Will ‘Get More Than They Asked For’ in Fight With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/scott-ritter-putins-message-is-warmongers-will-get-more-than-they-asked-for-in-fight-with-russia-1117307656.html
March 13, 2024, 4:29 PM
The Russian president gave an extended interview to the director of Sputnik’s parent media agency on Wednesday, focusing on the crisis in Ukraine, the threat of direct NATO intervention and the prospects for peace talks.
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Watch Destruction of Ukrainian Mi-8 Helicopters in Donetsk People's Republic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/watch-destruction-of-ukrainian-mi-8-helicopters-in-donetsk-peoples-republic-1117305218.html
March 13, 2024, 3:23 PM
The Russian Armed Forces are continuing to successfully target and damage equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the course of the special military operation.
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'No Chance' War-Weary Neocons Will Put NATO Boots on the Ground in Ukraine Amid Putin's Warning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/no-chance-war-weary-neocons-will-put-nato-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-amid-putins-warning-1117306800.html
March 13, 2024, 3:21 PM
Russia’s president has offered his sternest warning yet against the deployment of regular NATO ground troops in Ukraine, saying Moscow would treat them as invaders, and that Washington knows it. Sputnik reached out to respected Russian and US military and foreign affairs experts to get a better sense of the implications of Putin’s remarks.
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Moscow Slams CIA's Remarks on Supporting Crimea Strikes as Incitement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/moscow-slams-cias-remarks-on-supporting-crimea-strikes-as-incitement-1117305111.html
March 13, 2024, 12:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The recent statement by CIA Director William Burns that US aid will help Kiev attack Crimea is an incitement to escalate the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Destroy Ukrainian Observation Post With Fagot Anti-Tank Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/watch-russian-paratroopers-destroy-ukrainian-observation-post-with-fagot-anti-tank-missile-1117304301.html
March 13, 2024, 12:32 PM
Russia’s 9K111 Fagot is an effective anti-tank missile system designed for infantry. The Fagot features a shoulder-mounted launcher and a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead, which allows it to penetrate heavily armored targets, including top-notch Western battle tanks.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 460 Soldiers Near Avdeyevka in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/ukraine-loses-up-to-460-soldiers-near-avdeyevka-in-past-day---mod-1117304463.html
March 13, 2024, 12:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia repelled 12 counterattacks and Ukraine has lost more than 460 soldiers in the Avdeyevka region over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Wednesday.
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Japanese Space One 'Kairos' Rocket Explodes Shortly After Lift-Off
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/japanese-space-one-kairos-rocket-explodes-shortly-after-lift-off-1117303386.html
March 13, 2024, 12:22 PM
An attempt by a Tokyo-based rocket launch service provider to become the first private Japanese company to send a satellite into orbit ended in catastrophe after a previous launch schedule was postponed.
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Do Your Duty, Come What May: Why Do Russian Women Join Volunteer Battalions?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/do-your-duty-come-what-may-why-do-russian-women-join-volunteer-battalions-1117267245.html
March 13, 2024, 12:00 PM
A 33-year old woman, call sign “Shum” (lit. “Noise”), has told Sputnik why she left the Russian city of Saint Petersburg – dubbed the "Northern Palmyra" and the "Venice of the North" – for the noise of battle in the Ukraine conflict.
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What Message is Putin Sending the West in His Interview?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/what-message-is-putin-sending-the-west-in-his-interview-1117298958.html
March 13, 2024, 11:39 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin touched on a number of recent developments and hot topics that emerged after the message to the Federal Assembly in an exclusive interview with Dmitry Kiselev, director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group.
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Avangard: Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Putin Credits With ‘Nullifying’ US Missile Defenses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/avangard-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-putin-credits-with-nullifying-us-missile-defenses-1117300348.html
March 13, 2024, 11:29 AM
In an interview with Russian media on Wednesday, the Russian president assured that Russia’s nuclear triad is “more modern” than that of any other country, and reiterated that Moscow would never use such fearsome arms unless its statehood is threatened.
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China Urges All Parties to Contribute to De-Escalation of Nuclear Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/china-urges-all-parties-to-contribute-to-de-escalation-of-nuclear-tensions-1117300216.html
March 13, 2024, 10:46 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China has always advocated that nuclear powers adhere to the concept of common security and now urges all parties to contribute to the de-escalation of nuclear tensions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said, commenting on Russian President Vladimir Putin's statement on the possible use of nuclear weapons.
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China’s In-Development H-20 Bomber Worth The Excitement: PLA Air Force Deputy Commander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/chinas-in-development-h-20-bomber-worth-the-excitement-pla-air-force-deputy-commander-1117299208.html
March 13, 2024, 10:03 AM
China's long awaited first strategic stealth bomber, the H-20, is worth the excitement, as it faces no technical difficulties in development and will be unveiled to the public soon, said the deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force at the two sessions in Beijing.
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Russian Air Defense Systems Intercepted, Destroyed 58 UAVs Overnight - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/russian-air-defense-systems-intercepted-destroyed-58-uavs-overnight---mod-1117298566.html
March 13, 2024, 8:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 58 Ukrainian drones in the Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kursk, Leningrad and Ryazan regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine 'Stretched Thin Across Multiple Fronts' After Patriot Loss
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/ukraine-stretched-thin-across-multiple-fronts-after-patriot-loss-1117296942.html
March 13, 2024, 8:09 AM
Throughout NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine, Russia’s military-industrial complex has been displaying its superiority when it comes to both tanks and aircraft over Western-supplied equipment, laying bare the latter’s vulnerability in the special military operation zone.
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Vladimir Putin Holds Interview With Rossiya Segodnya Chief Kiselev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/vladimir-putin-holds-interview-with-rossiya-segodnya-chief-kiselev-1117297434.html
March 13, 2024, 7:00 AM
A video interview featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Kiselev, the director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group.
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Iran, Turkiye Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Establish Free Trade Area – Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/iran-turkiye-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-to-establish-free-trade-area--official-1117295976.html
March 13, 2024, 4:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Turkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a free trade area between the two countries, the Head of the Maku Free Zone Organization, Hossein Garousi, said on Tuesday, adding that the project would be completed in the near future.
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American-Israeli Professor: US & Allies Will Help Israel Ethnically Cleanse Palestine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/professor-us-and-allies-will-help-israel-ethnically-cleanse-palestine-1117295283.html
March 13, 2024, 4:00 AM
There has been a growing public rift between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s plan to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, the last designated safe area in the region.
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Putin Says Need to Use Tactical Nuclear Weapons Never Arose in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/putin-says-need-to-use-tactical-nuclear-weapons-never-arose-in-ukraine-1117295403.html
March 13, 2024, 3:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has not yet been any need to use tactical nuclear weapons as part of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Dmitry Kiselev, the director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group.
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Biden’s Little Monsters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240313/bidens-little-monsters-1117295106.html
March 13, 2024, 1:29 AM
The network of aides and volunteers responsible for coordinating US President Joe Biden’s campaign events and speeches nationwide, called the advance team, is facing accusations of fostering a toxic work environment, including verbal harassment, US media reported on Monday.
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Giving Frozen Russian Assets To Ukraine Would ‘Break the Global Financial System’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/giving-frozen-russian-assets-to-ukraine-would-break-the-global-financial-system-1117293295.html
March 12, 2024, 11:20 PM
Late last week, it was reported in US media that some top Republicans in the US House of Representatives were developing a plan that would loan Ukraine money from the $300 billion in Russian assets that were frozen by the United States following the start of the special operation in Ukraine.
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Dead Boeing Whistleblower Never Appeared Suicidal, Police Must Investigate - Lawyers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/dead-boeing-whistleblower-never-appeared-suicidal-police-must-investigate---lawyers-1117293445.html
March 12, 2024, 10:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Lawyers representing deceased Boeing whistleblower John Barnett said on Tuesday that they saw no indication that Barnett was suicidal, after local authorities discovered him with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Biden Impeachment Inquiry Reveals US Being Ruled by ‘Demented Gangsters’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/biden-impeachment-inquiry-reveals-us-being-ruled-by-demented-gangsters-1117292017.html
March 12, 2024, 9:32 PM
Last month, former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov was arrested and charged for allegedly fabricating a multimillion-dollar bribery scheme involving US President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden.
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‘Redeployment’ of French Troops From Africa to Russia’s Borders a Deadly Idea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/redeployment-of-french-troops-from-africa-to-russias-borders-a-deadly-idea-1117291810.html
March 12, 2024, 9:23 PM
As France's involvement in Africa faces scrutiny amid calls for a troop redeployment to NATO's eastern flank, tensions are rising with Azerbaijan over support for Armenia as French media propose shifting focus from Africa to Europe, prompting concerns over the country's military presence in the region.
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Hungarian FM Not Fully Ruling Out Western Troops Being Sent to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/szijjarto-not-fully-ruling-out-deployment-of-western-troops-in-ukraine-1117292366.html
March 12, 2024, 9:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday that the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine cannot be completely ruled out as European leaders often change their opinions.
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Vladimir Putin is Set to Give Another Major Interview
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/vladimir-putin-is-set-to-give-another-major-interview-1117291205.html
March 12, 2024, 8:08 PM
President Putin's two-hour address to the Federal Assembly in late February gave rise to follow-up questions, with new belligerent statements coming out of Western capitals warranting a reaction and response.
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NATO’s 1999 Enlargement Sent ‘Clear Signal to Russia’ That Cold War Never Ended
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/natos-1999-enlargement-sent-clear-signal-to-russia-that-cold-war-never-ended-1117289580.html
March 12, 2024, 7:30 PM
March 12 marks the 25th anniversary of the beginning of NATO’s fateful expansion into Eastern Europe in 1999. Veteran Serbian-American historian Srdja Trifkovic told Sputnik how the ‘fateful error’ made a quarter century ago set the stage for the present crisis between Russia and the West.
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Ukraine Loses 234 Fighters During Attempt to Cross Border - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/ukraine-loses-234-fighters-during-attempt-to-cross-border---mod-1117290140.html
March 12, 2024, 6:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost 234 fighters, seven tanks and three Bradley infantry fighting vehicles during an attempt to cross Russia’s border on Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said.
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Hamas Agrees to US-Initiated Gaza Ceasefire Proposal - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/hamas-agrees-to-us-initiated-gaza-ceasefire-proposal---reports-1117289982.html
March 12, 2024, 6:40 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Palestinian movement Hamas has agreed to the US-initiated proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and gradual return of displaced people, Al Arabiya reported on Tuesday, citing a source in the movement.
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US Moves Forward on $2Bln Loan to Poland, Approve Sale of 96 Apache Helicopters – Sullivan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/us-moves-forward-on-2bln-loan-to-poland-approve-sale-of-96-apache-helicopters--sullivan-1117289472.html
March 12, 2024, 6:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has decided to move forward with a $2 billion foreign military financing loan to Poland under which it will sell 96 Apache attack helicopters, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday.
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White House Announces $300Mln Emergency Security Assistance Package for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/white-house-announces-300mln-emergency-security-assistance-package-for-ukraine-1117289011.html
March 12, 2024, 6:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announced on Tuesday a new $300 million security assistance package for Ukraine.
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Omitting Russia From Ukraine Conflict Resolution Won’t Bring Peace, Erdogan Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/plans-to-resolve-ukraine-conflict-ignoring-russia-will-not-result-in-peace---erdogan-1117288689.html
March 12, 2024, 5:52 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Plans to resolve the Ukrainian conflict without participation of Russia will not result in peace, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
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Biden's 2025 Budget Proposal to Backfire on Him Ahead of Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/bidens-2025-budget-proposal-to-backfire-on-him-ahead-of-elections-1117287722.html
March 12, 2024, 5:50 PM
US President Joe Biden unveiled a new $7.3 trillion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025, including $5.5 trillion in tax hikes on corporations and high-income households. What's wrong with the plan?
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Houthis Vow to Ramp Up Attacks Over Ramadan as Red Sea Blockade Triples Costs of EU Emissions Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/houthis-vow-to-ramp-up-attacks-over-ramadan-as-red-sea-blockade-triples-costs-of-eu-emissions-1117286854.html
March 12, 2024, 5:48 PM
The Yemeni militia’s three-and-a-half month long campaign of ship seizures, missile and drone strikes has added billions of dollars to global commercial shipping costs, with the fighters vowing to continue their partial blockade of the Red Sea until Israel halts the war in Gaza.
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US to Announce ATACMS Munitions to Ukraine as Part of New $300Mln Package - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/us-to-announce-atacms-munitions-to-ukraine-as-part-of-new-300mln-package---reports-1117288364.html
March 12, 2024, 5:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is expected to announce that it will provide ATACMS munitions to Ukraine as part of a new $300 million package, Politico reported on Tuesday citing US officials.
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Philippine Foreign Ministry Says Some of China's Proposals on South China Sea 'Workable'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/philippine-foreign-ministry-says-some-of-chinas-proposals-on-south-china-sea-workable-1117288193.html
March 12, 2024, 5:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Some of China's proposals to the Philippines concerning the territorial disputes between the two countries over areas in the South China Sea are "somewhat workable" while many are against the country' interests, the Philippine Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Russia Informs OPCW About Ukraine’s Plans to Commit Terrorist Attack - Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/russia-informs-opcw-about-ukraines-plans-to-commit-terrorist-attack---envoy-1117287867.html
March 12, 2024, 5:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has informed the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) about Ukraine’s plans to commit terrorist attacks using a toxic substance produced in the United States, Russian Ambassador to the Netherlands and Permanent Representative to the OPCW Vladimir Tarabrin told Ria Novosti on Tuesday.
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German Army Short of 'Everything,' Partly Due to Supplies to Kiev - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/german-army-short-of-everything-partly-due-to-supplies-to-kiev---official-1117287141.html
March 12, 2024, 5:05 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The German armed forces lack equipment, personnel and "everything" in general, with stocks depleted by military deliveries to Ukraine, the parliamentary commissioner for the Bundeswehr, Eva Hoegl, said Tuesday.
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EU Allowing 'Huge Strategic Error' by Portraying Russia as 'Enemy'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/eu-allowing-huge-strategic-error-by-portraying-russia-as-enemy-1117286185.html
March 12, 2024, 4:16 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The European Union is making a big mistake by depicting Russia as an enemy and advancing its Russophobic actions, the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Tuesday.
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Good Gotland! NATO Militarization Risks Putting Swedish Island in Nuclear Crosshairs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/good-gotland-nato-militarization-risks-putting-swedish-island-in-nuclear-crosshairs-1117283743.html
March 12, 2024, 4:09 PM
Sweden’s prime minister has told British media he’s “open” to the idea of the militarization of the strategic Baltic Sea island of Gotland, and that this is “one obvious thing to be discussed with our new NATO allies.” Veteran military expert Vasily Dandykin told Sputnik what Stockholm’s approach could mean for Russia, and for Gotland’s residents.
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Nord Stream Sues Insurance Companies in London Court - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/nord-stream-sues-insurance-companies-in-london-court---reports-1117285432.html
March 12, 2024, 3:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The operator of Nord Stream gas pipelines has sued its insurers in a London court for 400 million euros ($436 million) for their refusal to cover damages following the explosions, the Financial Times reported, citing court documents.
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US Preparing $400 Million Weapons Aid Package for Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/us-preparing-400-million-weapons-aid-package-for-ukraine---reports-1117285187.html
March 12, 2024, 3:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik/Prime) – The United States is preparing a $400 million aid package of weapons for Ukraine after a nearly three-month-long pause since the announcement of the latest military aid package for Kiev, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
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Slovak Defense Chief Draws 'Red Line' Against NATO Troop Deployment to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/slovak-defense-chief-draws-red-line-against-nato-troop-deployment-to-ukraine-1117281869.html
March 12, 2024, 3:12 PM
This comes days after French President Emmanuel Macron hinted at the possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine, saying that such move could not be excluded.
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UK to Send HMS Diamond Destroyer to Red Sea to Rejoin Naval Mission - Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/uk-to-send-hms-diamond-destroyer-to-red-sea-to-rejoin-naval-mission---minister-1117285011.html
March 12, 2024, 3:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom will send its HMS Diamond destroyer to the Red Sea to take over from HMS Richmond frigate in protecting commercial shipping in the region from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said Tuesday.
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Only Half of Approximately 600 Germany’s Taurus Missiles Ready for Use - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/only-half-of-approximately-600-germanys-taurus-missiles-ready-for-use---reports-1117284825.html
March 12, 2024, 2:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only half of approximately 600 Germany’s Taurus missiles are ready for use, the Welt newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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Special Counsel Hur Stands by Judgment of Biden's Poor Mental State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/special-counsel-hur-stands-by-judgment-of-bidens-poor-mental-state-1117283392.html
March 12, 2024, 2:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Special Counsel Robert Hur said in a testimony on Tuesday that he stands by his initial assessment about the poor state of President Joe Biden’s memory and calls his description "necessary and fair."
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Turkish Archaeologists Discover 11,000-Year-Old Evidence of Body Piercings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/turkish-archaeologists-discover-11000-year-old-evidence-of-body-piercings-1117266683.html
March 12, 2024, 2:06 PM
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of body piercing among prehistoric peoples. Over 106 ornamental pieces have been found in southeast Turkiye, suggesting it was a cultural practice of social significance.
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Transcript of Special Counsel’s Biden Interview Reveals More Nuanced Exchange
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/transcript-of-special-counsels-biden-interview-reveals-more-nuanced-exchange-1117283016.html
March 12, 2024, 1:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The transcript of US Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with US President Biden regarding his mishandling of classified documents portrays a more nuanced exchange than what has been previously depicted.
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Foreign Investors Interested in Exchange of Frozen Assets - Russian Finance Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/foreign-investors-interested-in-exchange-of-frozen-assets---russian-finance-ministry-1117282857.html
March 12, 2024, 1:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Foreign investors are interested in the exchange of frozen assets, otherwise there would have been no need in developing a relevant mechanism, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov said on Tuesday.
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US Playing 'Double Game' in Haiti as Crisis Threatens Regional Spillover
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/us-playing-double-game-in-haiti-as-crisis-threatens-regional-spillover-1117281695.html
March 12, 2024, 1:38 PM
Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tendered his resignation amid the ongoing unrest in the country following an emergency meeting of the Caribbean Community. CARICOM announced that Henry would resign “upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and the naming of an interim prime minister.”
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US Intel Debunks Biden, Admits Russia ‘Doesn’t Want Direct Military Conflict’ With NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/us-intel-debunks-biden-admits-russia-doesnt-want-direct-military-conflict-with-nato-1117281270.html
March 12, 2024, 1:26 PM
US and NATO officials have spent months claiming that Russia has plans to attack bloc countries and calling on the West to prepare for a costly, decades-long confrontation with Moscow. President Putin squashed these allegations in December, calling them “complete nonsense.”
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Cutting-Edge Anti-UAV Gun Paralyzes Ukraine's FPV Drones in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/cutting-edge-anti-uav-gun-paralyzes-ukraines-fpv-drones-in-special-op-zone-1117276830.html
March 12, 2024, 12:32 PM
The Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) gun has become a crucial asset in contemporary warfare, especially in response to the growing proliferation of drones by Russia's enemies. These specialized weapons are specifically engineered to disable UAVs, thus enhancing the safety of military personnel on the ground.
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Bitcoin Boom Buoyed by Investor Concerns Over ‘Weaponized Dollar,’ Unsustainable US Debt
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/bitcoin-boom-buoyed-by-investor-concerns-over-weaponized-dollar-unsustainable-us-debt-1117280084.html
March 12, 2024, 12:31 PM
The blockchain-based decentralized digital currency has been on a rocket ship ride over the past month-and-a-half thanks to a watershed Securities and Exchange Commission ruling in January approving Bitcoin-based exchange traded funds. Sputnik asked veteran crypto specialist Paul Goncharoff for his advice for potential Bitcoin investors.
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Sweden 'Open to Reinforcing Defenses' on Baltic Island of Gotland, Says PM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/sweden-open-to-reinforcing-defenses-on-baltic-island-of-gotland-says-pm-1117275812.html
March 12, 2024, 11:50 AM
After Helsinki and Stockholm joined NATO, abandoning their long-standing neutrality, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov deplored the loss of “decades of good neighborliness." He added that Russia’s response would be introducing additional systems that will be “appropriate to the threats that could appear on the territory of Finland and Sweden.”
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Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Swiss Ambassador Over Russian Assets' Confiscation Plan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/russian-foreign-ministry-summons-swiss-ambassador-over-russian-assets-confiscation-plan-1117280943.html
March 12, 2024, 11:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it had summoned Swiss Ambassador in Moscow Krystyna Marty Lang in connection with decision of the Swiss parliament on a mechanism that would allow the confiscation of Russian assets.
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Russian Armed Forces Take Control of Nevelskoe Settlement in Donetsk Area - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/russian-armed-forces-take-control-of-nevelskoe-settlement-in-donetsk-area---mod-1117280823.html
March 12, 2024, 11:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 380 soldiers in the Avdeyevka area, over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Boeing Failed 37% of Audits by US Regulators, Report Reveals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/boeing-failed-37-of-audits-by-us-regulators-report-reveals-1117275159.html
March 12, 2024, 11:09 AM
On January 5, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, carrying 171 passengers and six crew members, was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon shortly after takeoff because a door plug detached midair.
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Il-76 Military Plane Crashes During Takeoff in Russia's Ivanovo Region - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/il-76-military-plane-crashes-during-takeoff-in-russias-ivanovo-region---defense-ministry-1117279952.html
March 12, 2024, 10:46 AM
The Il-76 military transport aircraft crash on Tuesday in Russia’s Ivanovo Region killed military pilots from Tver and Orenbrug regions, the regional governors said.
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First Ship With Humanitarian Aid Leaves Cyprus for Gaza Strip - President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/first-ship-with-humanitarian-aid-leaves-cyprus-for-gaza-strip---president-1117279193.html
March 12, 2024, 10:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has begun its journey under the Cyprus Maritime Corridor Initiative, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Mi-28 Helicopters Carry Out Strikes on Enemy Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/watch-russian-mi-28-helicopters-carry-out-strikes-on-enemy-positions-1117275999.html
March 12, 2024, 9:59 AM
Russia’s Mi-28, also known as the Night Hunter, is a modern attack helicopter designed for various combat missions, including reconnaissance, escort, and engaging ground targets. It features advanced avionics, powerful armament, and stealth capabilities, making it a potent asset for the Russian military.
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Boris Johnson Expected to Join UK General Election Campaign - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/boris-johnson-expected-to-join-uk-general-election-campaign---reports-1117277614.html
March 12, 2024, 9:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to campaign for the Conservative Party in the general election, visiting constituencies, speaking at public events and appearing on leaflets, The Times newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing senior cabinet members.
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Russia Foils Attempt by Ukrainian Armed Formations to Break Into Belgorod and Kursk Regions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/russias-fsb-denies-ukrainian-armed-formations-entered-belgorod-kursk-regions-1117277497.html
March 12, 2024, 9:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian military, together with units of the border service of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), thwarted Ukraine's attempt to break into the Russian border territory in the Belgorod and Kursk regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Biden May Limit Military Aid to Israel in Case of Operation in Gaza's Rafah - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/biden-may-limit-military-aid-to-israel-in-case-of-operation-in-gazas-rafah---reports-1117277358.html
March 12, 2024, 9:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden could consider conditioning aid to Israel if it extends ground operation in the Gaza Strip to the southernmost city of Rafah on the border with Egypt, where around 1.4 million people are currently sheltering, Politico reported, citing unnamed US and Israeli officials.
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Sweden Does Not Want Permanent NATO Bases in Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/sweden-does-not-want-permanent-nato-bases-in-country-1117276998.html
March 12, 2024, 8:55 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Sweden does not want to host permanent NATO bases on its territory, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said on Tuesday.
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Ukraine's Attempt to Attack Russia With RM-70 Vampire MLRS, Tochka-U Foiled - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/ukraines-attempt-to-attack-russia-with-rm-70-vampire-mlrs-tochka-u-foiled---mod-1117275303.html
March 12, 2024, 5:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has attempted to attack Russia with the RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) and the Tochka-U tactical missile system, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Haitian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Social Unrest in Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/haitian-prime-minister-resigns-amid-social-unrest-in-country-1117275035.html
March 12, 2024, 4:52 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry will leave his post amid the state of emergency declared by local authorities due to ongoing unrest in the country, Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said on Tuesday, adding that power in the country will be temporarily held by a transitional presidential council.
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US, UK Carry Out 15 Strikes on Yemen Over Past 24 Hours - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/us-uk-carry-out-15-strikes-on-yemen-over-past-24-hours---reports-1117274886.html
March 12, 2024, 4:39 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The United States and the United Kingdom carried out at least 15 airstrikes on Yemen as a response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea, Yemeni media reported.
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Russia Foils Ukraine's Attempt to Carry Out Terrorist Attack Using 25 UAVs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/russia-foils-ukraines-attempt-to-carry-out-terrorist-attack-using-25-uavs-1117274756.html
March 12, 2024, 4:29 AM
Russian air defenses destroyed 25 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russian, Iranian Diplomats Discuss Situation in Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Libya - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/russian-iranian-diplomats-discuss-situation-in-gaza-yemen-syria-libya---reports-1117274639.html
March 12, 2024, 4:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The head of Russian Foreign Ministry’s Middle East and North Africa Department, Alexander Kinschak, met in Tehran with Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji, and discussed recent developments in the Gaza Strip, Syria, Yemen and Libya, Iranian media reported.
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Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead From 'Self-Inflicted' Gunshot Wound - Coroner's Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/boeing-whistleblower-found-dead-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound---coroners-office-1117274499.html
March 12, 2024, 2:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Local authorities found Boeing whistleblower John Barnett dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the state of South Carolina over the weekend, the Charleston County Coroner's Office said in a press release.
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Hamas Must be Declared Terrorist Organization, Face 'Most Heavy' Sanctions-Israel Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/hamas-must-be-declared-terrorist-organization-face-most-heavy-sanctions-israel-minister-1117274355.html
March 12, 2024, 1:49 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Israel wants Hamas to be declared a terrorist organization and face the most heavy sanctions, the Israeli Minister for Foreign Affairs Israel Katz said on Monday.
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Netanyahu ‘Doesn’t Fear’ Biden With US Elections Looming
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/netanyahu-doesnt-fear-biden-with-us-elections-looming-1117274157.html
March 12, 2024, 1:36 AM
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told media outlets that he plans to go ahead with an invasion of the southern Gazan city of Rafah, despite US President Joe Biden’s stated opposition to the operation.
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Argentine Foreign Ministry Summons UK Ambassador Over Falkland Islands Dispute - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240312/argentine-foreign-ministry-summons-uk-ambassador-over-falkland-islands-dispute---reports-1117273892.html
March 12, 2024, 12:20 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Argentine Foreign Ministry has summoned UK Ambassador to Argentina Kirsty Hayes to express its dissatisfaction with UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's recent visit to the Falkland Islands, also known as the Malvinas, whose sovereignty is disputed between the two nations, Argentine media reported.
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Scott Ritter: Pentagon’s ‘Ukrainian Fantasy’ Is Falling Apart
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/scott-ritter-pentagons-ukrainian-fantasy-is-falling-apart-1117272650.html
March 11, 2024, 10:01 PM
On Friday, French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné met with his Baltic and Ukrainian counterparts in Lithuania on Friday. The visit comes days after French President Emmanuel Macron raised the possibility of French troops being deployed to Ukraine, angering some of his more powerful allies in Europe.
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Poland: the Biggest Army in the EU And the Biggest Risks in the Making
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/poland-the-biggest-army-in-the-eu-and-the-biggest-risks-in-the-making-1117272305.html
March 11, 2024, 8:24 PM
The Polish ministers love surprises. This week, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stunned the public when he said “several NATO countries already have their troops in Ukraine.”
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Houthis Vow ‘More Surprises’ for US, Israel While ‘Schooling’ West in Asymmetric Warfare
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/houthis-vow-more-surprises-for-us-israel-while-schooling-west-in-asymmetric-warfare-1117271756.html
March 11, 2024, 7:19 PM
The Yemeni militia has led a sustained campaign of ship seizures, drone and missile attacks against suspected Israeli-tied commercial vessels and Western warships operating in the Red Sea for nearly four months straight, with commercial freight volume through the strategic maritime chokepoint down as much as 80 percent.
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Abandonment Issues: What Macron’s ‘Verbal Bravado’ on Ukraine Conceals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/abandonment-issues-what-macrons-verbal-bravado-on-ukraine-conceals-1117270534.html
March 11, 2024, 6:43 PM
In the wake of his explosive remarks late last month about “not ruling out” sending NATO troops to Ukraine, the French president has scheduled and repeatedly postponed traveling to Kiev. Sputnik asked a Europe-based foreign affairs observer what may be behind the French leader’s ‘tough guy’ posture, and what it secretly conceals.
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EU's Proposal on Frozen Russian Assets Expected to Be Ready 'Quite Soon'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/eus-proposal-on-frozen-russian-assets-expected-to-be-ready-quite-soon-1117271399.html
March 11, 2024, 6:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is expected to put forward a proposal on using proceeds generated by frozen Russian assets "quite soon," European Commission Vice-President and Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis said on Monday.
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Portuguese Elections Confirm European Swing to the Right
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/portuguese-elections-confirm-european-swing-to-the-right-1117269145.html
March 11, 2024, 6:09 PM
An alliance of Portuguese conservative parties have won a snap election, the latest example of the rising popularity of right-wing forces across the European Union.
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Biden Requests $7.26 Trillion Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/biden-requests-850bln-for-defense-in-2025-34bln-increase-from-2023-level-1117269626.html
March 11, 2024, 5:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden requests a total of $7.266 trillion to fund the FY2025 budget, according to a document published by the White House on Monday.
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EU Reacts to Pope’s Peace Call: Rudest Anti-Catholic Critique Comes From… Poland
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/eu-reacts-to-popes-peace-call-rudest-anti-catholic-critique-comes-from-poland-1117270048.html
March 11, 2024, 5:25 PM
The recent call by the Roman Catholic Pope Francis II for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine under the “white flag” was met with reproach and insults from Western politicians — especially in Germany and Poland.
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Better Fish to Fry: Why Russia Scrapped Key Fishing Treaty With UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/better-fish-to-fry-why-russia-scrapped-key-fishing-treaty-with-uk-1117267040.html
March 11, 2024, 4:53 PM
President Putin signed a law Monday annulling a 1956 treaty on fishing rights in the Barents Sea which allowed British ships to trawl Russian waters in the Arctic body of water. At a stroke of a pen, Moscow deprived British fish & chips shops of up to 40% of their cod and haddock. Check out Sputnik's infographic to learn why Russia did what it did.
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Dirty Little Secret Behind the Dramatic Debate Over Taurus Missiles for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/the-dirty-little-secret-behind-the-dramatic-debate-over-taurus-missiles-in-ukraine-1117268184.html
March 11, 2024, 4:33 PM
The German government seems hopelessly split regarding whether or not to send Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev, with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock suggesting Sunday that Berlin could give Taurus to Britain and that London could in turn send Storm Shadow cruise missiles Ukraine’s way. But here’s what most analyses on the Taurus story are missing.
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Gas Demand Recovery Might Cause New Price Growth in Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/gas-demand-recovery-might-cause-new-price-growth-in-europe-1117268627.html
March 11, 2024, 4:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Recovery of gas demand in Europe and rise of the growing competition for it in the Asian market may cause a new round of increases in European energy prices, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday.
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Does Life Exist on Jupiter’s Moon? New Data May Be Getting Closer to Answer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/does-life-exist-on-jupiters-moon-new-data-may-be-getting-closer-to-answer-1117263485.html
March 11, 2024, 3:30 PM
Europa, one of Jupiter's largest moons, produces insufficient oxygen to sustain life.
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Poland’s Army ‘in Shambles’ Thanks to 90s Disarmament Overseen by NATO - Fmr General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/polands-army-in-shambles-thanks-to-90s-disarmament-overseen-by-nato---fmr-general-1117265809.html
March 11, 2024, 2:34 PM
Poland and its European allies in NATO have poured tens of billions of euros’ worth of military equipment and ammunition into the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine over the past two years, with little to show for it apart from drained armories and soaring profits for defense contractors.
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Watch Russian Forces Unleash Grad MLRS on South Donetsk Front
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/watch-russian-forces-unleash-grad-mlrs-on-south-donetsk-front-1117265148.html
March 11, 2024, 2:23 PM
The Grad Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a powerful and versatile weapons system used by the Russian military. Designed to launch a diverse array of rockets carrying various payloads, it is capable of engaging ground targets, fortifications, and providing crucial support for troops in the field.
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'Warmonger' EU’s Defense Strategy a Wishful Dream Without Hope of Realization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/warmonger-eus-defense-strategy-a-wishful-dream-without-hope-of-realization-1117264510.html
March 11, 2024, 2:10 PM
Facing weapons stockpiles bled dry by NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, top EU officials laid out their plan for a dramatic overhaul of the bloc’s defense industry last week. The strategy involves getting member states to procure more weapons together and less from the United States, while fully including Ukraine in its plans.
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Russia's Artillery Munition Production 3 Times Higher Than in US, Europe - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/russias-artillery-munition-production-3-times-higher-than-in-us-europe---reports-1117266041.html
March 11, 2024, 2:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia seems to be three times ahead of the United States and European countries combined in the production of artillery ammunition, and this could have a significant impact on the outcome of the conflict in Ukraine, CNN reported Monday, citing NATO intelligence estimates.
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Only 37% of Americans Say Foreign Leaders Respect Biden – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/only-37-of-americans-say-foreign-leaders-respect-biden--poll-1117265373.html
March 11, 2024, 1:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Only 37% of Americans think US President Joe Biden is respected by foreign leaders, while almost two-thirds expressed the opposite view, a new Gallup poll revealed on Monday.
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Putin Signs Law Allowing Use of Digital Financial Assets in International Payments
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/putin-signs-law-allowing-use-of-digital-financial-assets-in-international-payments-1117264908.html
March 11, 2024, 1:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that authorizes the usage of digital financial assets and digital utility rights, as well as digital rights that include both of these instruments simultaneously in international payments, according to the relevant document published on the official legal information portal.
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Putin Signs Law Ending 1956 Fishing Treaty With UK in Russia's Barents Sea Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/putin-signs-law-denouncing-1956-agreement-with-uk-on-fishing-in-russias-barents-sea-zone-1117264378.html
March 11, 2024, 12:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law denouncing the 1956 agreement that allowed UK sailors to fish in the Russian zone of the Barents Sea, according to the relevant document published on the official legal information portal on Monday.
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Archeologists Peer Into Ancient History Using Particle Detector Innovation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/archeologists-peer-into-ancient-history-using-particle-detector-innovation-1117250076.html
March 11, 2024, 12:30 PM
To access burial sites hidden beneath great depths of rock sediments for millennia, researchers wouldn't need to dig with shovels, thanks to revolutionary scientific equipment.
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FAB-1500: The Russian Air-Dropped Bomb ‘Tilting the Balance’ Against Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/fab-1500-the-russian-air-dropped-bomb-tilting-the-balance-against-ukraine-1117261769.html
March 11, 2024, 12:08 PM
The past three months have seen a series of surprise breakthroughs by Russian forces against heavily reinforced Ukrainian positions in Donbass, with troops cracking fortifications and entrenchments which Ukraine’s NATO-backed army spent a decade creating. Russia’s secret? A modernized take on a Soviet-made super-heavy aerial bomb.
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Ukraine Loses Another US-made Abrams Tank in Avdeyevka Area in Past Day - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/ukraine-loses-over-430-soldiers-us-made-abrams-tank-in-avdeyevka-area-in-past-day---mod-1117263133.html
March 11, 2024, 11:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 430 soldiers in the Avdeyevka area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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US Tasks NGOs With Reducing Turnout in Russian Presidential Election - Russian Intel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/us-tasks-ngos-with-reducing-turnout-in-russian-presidential-election---russian-intel-1117262957.html
March 11, 2024, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Joe Biden has tasked US NGOs with reducing the turnout in the Russian presidential election, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday.
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Germany's Position on Sending Taurus Cruise Missiles to Ukraine Not Changed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/germanys-position-on-sending-taurus-cruise-missiles-to-ukraine-not-changed-1117262147.html
March 11, 2024, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The position of the German government on the supply of Taurus cruise missile to Ukraine has not changed, German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Monday.
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Russian Intel Aware of Presence of So-Called NATO 'Advisers' in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/russian-intel-aware-of-presence-in-ukraine-of-those-directly-related-to-nato-1117252339.html
March 11, 2024, 10:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian intelligence services have had information about the presence in Ukraine of those who are directly related to NATO for a long time, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Russian Presidential Election Turnout May Reach 71% - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/russian-presidential-election-turnout-may-reach-71---poll-1117251673.html
March 11, 2024, 10:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The estimated turnout during the Russian presidential election due to begin on Friday will stand at around 71%, with presidential candidate Vladimir Putin receiving 82% of the vote, according to a forecast released Monday by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM).
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Elite Units of Ukrainian Armed Forces Discuss Overthrowing Zelensky - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240311/elite-units-of-ukrainian-armed-forces-discuss-overthrowing-zelensky---source-1117251370.html
March 11, 2024, 9:40 AM
Following the recent reshuffle in Ukraine's military leadership, discontent is brewing among elite units, with discussions of ousting President Volodymyr Zelensky and reinstating Valery Zaluzhny, the former commander-in-chief, a source has revealed to Sputnik.
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