DC’s Dirty Little Secret: ‘Endless Wars’ Haven’t Benefited Anyone Besides Defense Contractors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/dcs-dirty-little-secret-endless-wars-havent-benefited-anyone-besides-defense-contractors-1117431529.html
March 19, 2024, 5:05 PM
Bernie Sanders has shed some light on the profit-making bonanza being enjoyed by American weapons makers amid the proxy conflict in Ukraine, pointing out that the Stinger missile systems the US is making today cost seven times more than they did in 1991. What’s behind the ballooning costs? Sputnik turned to a senior ex-Pentagon analyst for clarity.
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NATO Chief's Yerevan Visit Served Goal of 'Pulling Armenia Out of Russia's Orbit'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/nato-chiefs-yerevan-visit-served-goal-of-pulling-armenia-out-of-russias-orbit-1117424109.html
March 19, 2024, 4:42 PM
Washington has long made no secret of its plans regarding Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan, eager to raise tensions in the South Caucasus while also muddying the waters between Moscow and Yerevan.
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US to Prepare Contingency Plans for Whether Troops Stay or Leave Niger - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/us-to-prepare-contingency-plans-for-whether-troops-stay-or-leave-niger---official-1117431866.html
March 19, 2024, 4:33 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US is receiving mixed signals from Niger's transitional government about whether it will follow through with terminating the bilateral military agreement, but the US Defense Department continues to prepare contingency plans for a withdrawal of US forces, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Charles Brown said on Tuesday.
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How Much Do People Trust Their Own Leaders: A Visual Layout
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/how-much-do-people-trust-their-own-leaders-a-visual-layout-1117429008.html
March 19, 2024, 4:14 PM
Vladimir Putin won the 2024 Russian Presidential Election with 87.28% of the votes, the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Monday after 100% of ballots were counted. The landslide result on an unprecedented voter turnout prompted a storm of reaction from Western leaders.
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EU Summit May Discuss Idea of Possibility of Sending Troops to Ukraine - Senior Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/eu-summit-may-discuss-idea-of-possibility-of-sending-troops-to-ukraine---senior-official-1117431013.html
March 19, 2024, 4:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU leaders may discuss the statements of French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of sending western troops to Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Tuesday.
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Who is Alexander Moiseyev, Acting Commander-in-Chief of Russia’s Navy?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/who-is-alexander-moiseyev-acting-commander-in-chief-of-russias-navy-1117426460.html
March 19, 2024, 3:28 PM
Earlier today, Northern Fleet Commander Admiral Alexander Moiseyev was announced as the acting commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy at a special ceremony dedicated to Submariner’s Day in Russia. What is known about the decorated serviceman who has temporarily assumed the top position in the Navy?
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'Negotiations are Possible': German MP Calls for a Halt to Arms Shipments to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/negotiations-are-possible-german-mp-calls-for-a-halt-to-arms-shipments-to-ukraine-1117422944.html
March 19, 2024, 3:17 PM
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth €500 million ($542 million) on Tuesday during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Ramstein US Air Base in Germany.
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Chicago Authorities Begin Evicting Migrants From Shelters After Months of Delay – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/chicago-authorities-begin-evicting-migrants-from-shelters-after-months-of-delay--reports-1117429448.html
March 19, 2024, 2:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US city of Chicago has begun evicting migrants from shelters after months of delay in a haphazard manner, NBC reported on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Demolish Ukrainian Drone 'Baba Yaga' Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/watch-russian-paratroopers-demolish-ukrainian-drone-baba-yaga-near-artemovsk-1117422632.html
March 19, 2024, 2:47 PM
Russian Paratroopers, officially known as the Russian Airborne Troops, are an elite branch of the Russian Ground Forces. They are highly trained and specialize in airborne assault, rapid deployment and ground combat operations.
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Hong Kong Legislative Council OKs City’s Own National Security Bill - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/hong-kong-legislative-council-oks-citys-own-national-security-bill---reports-1117429194.html
March 19, 2024, 2:41 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region voted on Tuesday to adopt the city's own national security bill, which adds punitive measures for a number of crimes that were missing in the 2020 legislation, the state-run China Central Television (CCTV) broadcaster reported.
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France Preparing to Deploy Military Contingent in Ukraine: Russian Foreign Intel Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/france-preparing-to-deploy-military-contingent-in-ukraine-russian-foreign-intel-chief-1117427572.html
March 19, 2024, 2:26 PM
President Emmanuel Macron was roundly attacked by French opposition leaders, Russian officials and even some of Paris's NATO allies after saying in February that he would not "rule out" the deployment of French troops to Ukraine. Macron repeated the threat late last week.
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€2 Billion Fund to Enhance EU Defense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/2-billion-fund-to-enhance-eu-defense-1117425715.html
March 19, 2024, 2:08 PM
The European Commission is allocating nearly €2 billion (about $2.2 billion) to strengthen the EU's defense industry readiness.
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US Military-Industrial Complex Jacks Up Prices Amid Ukraine Proxy War: Here’s by How Much
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/us-military-industrial-complex-jacks-up-prices-amid-ukraine-proxy-war-heres-by-how-much-1117424271.html
March 19, 2024, 1:39 PM
The waste and largesse associated with the Department of Defense is the stuff of legends, with scandals over $400+ hammers, $600+ toilet seats and $7,600 coffee makers complemented by the Pentagon’s failure to account for $2.3 trillion in 2001, or pass a single audit since 2018. Now, a senator has gone after the holiest of holies: arms for Ukraine.
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Israel May Use Starvation as 'Method of War' in Gaza Strip - UN Human Rights Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/israel-may-use-starvation-as-method-of-war-in-gaza-strip---un-human-rights-chief-1117424516.html
March 19, 2024, 1:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel could use starvation as a "method of war" in the Gaza Strip by obstructing the entry of humanitarian assistance to the enclave, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Tuerk said on Tuesday.
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Putin: All Attempts by Ukrainian Sabotage Groups to Break Through Russian Border Have Failed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/all-attempts-by-ukrainian-sabotage-groups-to-break-through-russian-border-have-failed-putin-1117422886.html
March 19, 2024, 11:08 AM
The Ukrainian military launched large-scale offensive operations to try to break into the Russian border regions of Belgorod and Kursk last week. The Russian military responded with a large-scale campaign of ground and air-based operations to destroy these forces.
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Russian Military Preemptively Strikes Ukrainian Saboteurs on Border - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/russian-military-preemptively-strikes-ukrainian-saboteurs-on-border---mod-1117422755.html
March 19, 2024, 10:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces launched a preemptive strike against Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the forest in the border area with the Belgorod region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Buk-M1 Missile System Shoot Down Long-Hunted Ukrainian Helicopter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/watch-russian-buk-m1-missile-system-shoot-down-long-hunted-ukrainian-helicopter-1117422346.html
March 19, 2024, 9:59 AM
Russia’s Buk-M1 (NATO reporting name: Gadfly) is a highly mobile, medium-to-long-range surface-to-air missile system. It was developed to defend against various aerial threats, including aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Missile Milestone for US Allies, But Security Dilemma for Asia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/missile-milestone-for-us-allies-but-security-dilemma-for-asia-1117422153.html
March 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
According to a news report on Breaking Defense, the two US allies of Japan and the Philippines are nearing important milestones in their plans to invest in new missiles that will extend the reach of their militaries in the Western Pacific.
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Watch Russian Helicopters Hit Ukrainian Armed Forces Positions With Unguided Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/watch-russian-helicopters-hit-ukrainian-armed-forces-positions-with-unguided-missiles-1117420159.html
March 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
The Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" is a state-of-the-art, twin-seat, all-weather attack helicopter designed for reconnaissance and combat missions. It features advanced avionics, a targeting system, and a 30 mm cannon, as well as the ability to carry air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles.
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France Joins Poland's Call to Limit Import of Agricultural Products From Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/france-joins-polands-call-to-limit-import-of-agricultural-products-from-ukraine---reports-1117422035.html
March 19, 2024, 8:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France has joined Poland's calls to limit the import of agricultural products from Ukraine, which poses a threat to upcoming negotiations in the European Union to extend the bloc's free trade regime with Kiev, the Politico newspaper reported, citing three European diplomats.
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Beijing on US Proposal on US-Russia Arms Control Talks: US Must End 'Microphone Diplomacy'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/beijing-on-us-proposal-on-us-russia-arms-control-talks-us-must-end-microphone-diplomacy-1117421918.html
March 19, 2024, 8:51 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The United States should put an end to its "microphone diplomacy" regarding arms control issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
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US-Flagged Vessels in Middle East Advised to Turn Off Transponders Amid Houthi Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/us-flagged-vessels-in-middle-east-advised-to-turn-off-transponders-amid-houthi-threat-1117421600.html
March 19, 2024, 8:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Maritime Administration (MARAD) has advised vessels under the US flag to turn off automatic identification systems (AIS) transponders while crossing the southern part of the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden amid attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
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South Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet Prototype Passes 1st Aerial Refueling Test - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/south-koreas-kf-21-fighter-jet-prototype-passes-1st-aerial-refueling-test---reports-1117421475.html
March 19, 2024, 7:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A prototype of South Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jet passed its first aerial refueling test on Tuesday, the Yonhap news agency reported, citing the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA).
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Blinken on Reports Niger Ends Military Deal With US: Washington in Touch With Niger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/blinken-on-reports-niger-ends-military-deal-with-us-washington-in-touch-with-niger-1117420971.html
March 19, 2024, 6:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is in contact with Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP), US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday, commenting on reports that the African country terminated the military agreement with the US.
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NZ Flirts With AUKUS' 'Pillar II' Amid Chinese Concerns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/nz-flirts-with-aukus-pillar-ii-amid-chinese-concerns-1117419798.html
March 19, 2024, 6:57 AM
New Zealand was displaying signs of increased interest in joining the second - non-nuclear - pillar of the trilateral AUKUS security partnership, reports suggested earlier in the year. Furthermore, the new Wellington government appeared to be increasingly echoing US-concocted “concerns” over China's growing influence in the Pacific.
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Israel, Hamas Negotiators Propose 'Some Compromises' on Ceasefire in Gaza - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/israel-hamas-negotiators-propose-some-compromises-on-ceasefire-in-gaza---reports-1117420373.html
March 19, 2024, 6:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas for the first time in months are hammering out details of a possible deal to establish a temporary ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release Israeli hostages, and have put forward "some compromises" during the latest round of talks in Qatar, Axios reported.
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Nearly 70% of Children Under Six Exposed to Lead in Chicago Drinking Water - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/nearly-70-of-children-under-six-exposed-to-lead-in-chicago-drinking-water---study-1117419463.html
March 19, 2024, 5:51 AM
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lead exposure can affect multiple body systems and is particularly harmful to young children and women of child-bearing age. The organization adds that children absorb 4 to 5 times as much lead as adults from a given source.
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Macron ‘Trying to Go Backwards’ to Days of Imperial France?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/macron-trying-to-go-backwards-to-days-of-imperial-france-1117419288.html
March 19, 2024, 5:48 AM
Columnist Ted Rall argues President Emmanuel Macron’s delusions of fighting Russia in the Donbass are not shared by most French people.
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Why Did US Reaper Drone Make Emergency Landing in Poland?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/why-did-us-reaper-drone-make-emergency-landing-in-poland-1117418169.html
March 19, 2024, 5:38 AM
The US MQ-9A Reaper is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) primarily used for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes, and is also equipped for armed reconnaissance and close air support.
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Western Delusions Shattered: Putin's Firm Stance on Ukraine Highlights NATO's Impotence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/western-delusions-shattered-putins-firm-stance-on-ukraine-highlights-natos-impotence-1117418398.html
March 19, 2024, 5:35 AM
During his speech, Putin said that Russian forces could establish a “security zone that would be quite difficult for the adversary to overcome with its weapons, primarily of foreign origin.”
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Western Media Makes Rare Acknowledgement of Heavy Ukrainian Losses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/media-makes-rare-acknowledgement-of-heavy-ukrainian-losses-1117417702.html
March 19, 2024, 4:32 AM
Accurate casualty figures are nowhere to be found in Western media, but reporting Monday hinted at the Kiev regime’s struggles in the Kharkov region.
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‘Say the Right Thing for the Cameras’: The Schumer-Biden-Netanyahu Clash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/say-the-right-thing-for-the-cameras-the-schumer-biden-netanyahu-clash-1117416925.html
March 19, 2024, 4:11 AM
Schumer said on Thursday that the prime minister had “lost his way”, adding that his coalition no longer fit the needs of the country following the initial attack on October 7. The US senator also said that Israel had been “too willing to tolerate the civilian toll in Gaza, which is pushing support for Israel worldwide to historic lows."
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Ravage Ukrainian Strongholds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/watch-russian-paratroopers-ravage-ukrainian-strongholds-1117411958.html
March 19, 2024, 4:01 AM
During an aerial reconnaissance mission to identify Ukrainian positions, Russian soldiers from the Airborne Troops uncovered Ukraine’s main firing points and shelters harboring enemy troops northwest of Artemovsk (Bakhmut).
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Niger’s Break With US Shows African Countries Tired of ‘Disrespect’ From West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/nigers-break-with-us-shows-african-countries-tired-of-disrespect-from-west-1117416606.html
March 19, 2024, 2:13 AM
African nations are increasingly standing up to Western powers, rejecting their continued domination.
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Western Coverage of Russian Elections Awash in Disinformation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/western-coverage-of-russian-elections-awash-in-disinformation-1117415393.html
March 19, 2024, 12:37 AM
Analyst Mark Sleboda criticized Western reporting on Russia’s presidential election and explained why President Vladimir Putin is so popular in Russia.
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New NATO Base in Romania: A Vehicle for Klaus Iohannis’ Alliance Leadership Bid?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/new-nato-base-in-romania-a-vehicle-for-klaus-iohannis-alliance-leadership-bid--1117413765.html
March 18, 2024, 6:57 PM
Romania's intention to build the largest NATO base in Europe near Ukraine coincides with President Klaus Iohannis' bid to lead the bloc.
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Polish Defense Minister Forecasts 'Hard' Path for Ukraine to NATO Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/polish-defense-minister-forecasts-hard-path-for-ukraine-to-nato-membership-1117414228.html
March 18, 2024, 6:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The process of Ukraine's accession to NATO will be difficult, Polish National Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Monday.
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Putin Says Donbass’ Path to Russia Difficult, Now We Move Forward Together
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/putin-says-donbass-path-to-russia-difficult-now-we-move-forward-together-1117413557.html
March 18, 2024, 5:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The path of Donbass to Russia was difficult, but now the country moves forward hand in hand with its new regions, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Russia Considers US Proposals to Start Arms Control Talks 'Hypocrisy’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/russia-considers-us-proposals-to-start-arms-control-talks-hypocrisy-1117413210.html
March 18, 2024, 5:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow considers Washington’s proposals to hold arms control talks "hypocrisy," the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Monday.
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How NATO's New Romanian Base Motivates Russia to Win in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/how-natos-new-romanian-base-motivates-russia-to-win-in-ukraine-1117412386.html
March 18, 2024, 5:25 PM
Romania has begun to construct what may become NATO's largest European base near the Black Sea port city of Constanta. How could the base affect Russia's security?
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Russia Demands Berlin's Recognition of Leningrad Siege as Act of Genocide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/russia-demands-berlins-recognition-of-leningrad-siege-as-act-of-genocide-1117413036.html
March 18, 2024, 5:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow insists on Berlin's official recognition of the atrocities committed by Nazi Germany on Soviet territory during World War II, including the siege of Leningrad, as acts of genocide, the Russian Embassy in Germany said on Monday.
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Russian UAV Strikes Ukrainian Sabotage Group in Chernigov Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/russian-uav-strikes-ukrainian-sabotage-group-in-chernigov-region-1117411829.html
March 18, 2024, 3:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian drone carried out a strike against a Ukrainian sabotage group near Lukashovka in the Chernigov Region, and the Ukrainian side has lost up to eight soldiers killed and wounded, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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What's the 'Buffer Zone' Putin Proposed in Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/whats-the-buffer-zone-putin-proposed-in-ukraine-1117410009.html
March 18, 2024, 2:52 PM
At a press briefing on the outcome of the 2024 election, newly re-elected Vladimir Putin stated that Russia could be forced to create a "buffer zone" in the territories currently controlled by the Kiev regime.
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UN Chief Says US, Russia Must Negotiate on New START, Agree on Successor Treaty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/un-chief-says-us-russia-must-negotiate-on-new-start-agree-on-successor-treaty-1117411066.html
March 18, 2024, 2:52 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States and Russia must lead the way to a nuclear weapons reduction as well as find a way back to the negotiating table to implement the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) and agree on a successor treaty, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.
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Putin Meets With Other Presidential Election Candidates
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/putin-meets-with-other-presidential-election-candidates-1117407532.html
March 18, 2024, 2:50 PM
Now that three days of the presidential election in Russia are over, the country's Central Election Commission (CEC) is summarizing and assessing the results of the vote, which took place on March 15-17 across Russia and abroad.
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Switzerland Starts Transfer of 22 Decommissioned F-5 Tiger Jets to US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/switzerland-starts-transfer-of-22-decommissioned-f-5-tiger-jets-to-us-1117410324.html
March 18, 2024, 2:21 PM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - The Swiss Federal Office for Defense Procurement (Armasuisse) has handed over the first decommissioned F-5 Tiger fighter jet to the US military forces as part of a 22-aircraft contract signed in 2020, the Swiss Federal Council said on Monday.
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Watch Russian Helicopter Crew Shoot Down Ukrainian Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/watch-russian-helicopter-crew-shoot-down-ukrainian-drone-1117387529.html
March 18, 2024, 1:01 PM
Drones have significantly transformed modern warfare. Since the beginning of special military operation, both sides of the conflict have used drones on the battlefield.
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NATO Forces in Ukraine Refrain From Combat But Keep Informants on Battlefield - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/nato-forces-in-ukraine-refrain-from-combat-but-keep-informants-on-battlefield---reports-1117408338.html
March 18, 2024, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO has so far not engaged its troops in the fighting in Ukraine but is keeping informants on the ground to monitor developments, determine the effectiveness of the weapons supplied and identify possible cases of embezzlement of the aid provided, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported on Monday, citing military sources.
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Putin Wins Presidential Election With 87,28% of the Vote After 100% of Ballots Counted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/putin-wins-presidential-election-with-8728-of-the-vote-after-100-of-ballots-counted-1117408254.html
March 18, 2024, 12:24 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin was successful in his re-election bid after he gained over 80% of the votes and secured a new six-year term following the country's three-day presidential election last week.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 1,070 Soldiers in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/ukraine-loses-up-to-1070-soldiers-in-past-day-1117407204.html
March 18, 2024, 11:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 1,070 soldiers both killed and wounded over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Monday.
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Israel's Netanyahu Slams Call for New Elections During Gaza Fighting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/israels-netanyahu-slams-call-for-new-elections-during-gaza-fighting-1117406409.html
March 18, 2024, 11:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against calls for new elections in the country, warning they would halt the war in Gaza and "paralyze" Israel for at least six months, after the top US senator criticized his leadership.
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German Cabinet Says Government Ready to Communicate With Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/german-cabinet-says-government-ready-to-communicate-with-putin-1117406205.html
March 18, 2024, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German government is ready to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Berlin will not congratulate the on his victory in the presidential election, government first deputy spokeswoman Christiane Hoffmann said on Monday.
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Transnistria Foreign Ministry Calls Drone Strike on Military Base Terrorist Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/transnistria-foreign-ministry-calls-drone-strike-on-military-base-terrorist-attack-1117405823.html
March 18, 2024, 11:06 AM
TIRASPOL (Sputnik) - The bombing of a helicopter by a kamikaze drone at an airfield in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria was a terrorist attack, the region's foreign ministry said on Monday.
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Kremlin Calls Election Results in Russia Unique, Says Putin’s Victory Absolute
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/kremlin-calls-election-results-in-russia-unique-says-putins-victory-absolute-1117405132.html
March 18, 2024, 10:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The results of the presidential election in Russia are unique and the victory of President Vladimir Putin is absolute, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Which European Countries are Most Dependent on US Gas?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/which-european-countries-are-most-dependent-on-us-gas-1117403595.html
March 18, 2024, 10:11 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier cautioned that the EU's decision to stop the purchase of Russian energy supplies was "absolutely political" and would backfire on the bloc.
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Watch Russian Su-34 Annihilate Ukrainian Post Near Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/watch-russian-su-34-annihilate-ukrainian-post-near-donetsk-1117402661.html
March 18, 2024, 9:32 AM
Russian Air Force bomber crews destroyed one of Ukraine’s command posts south of Donetsk in the special op zone.
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Hezbollah Says Struck 8 Israeli Positions in Southern Lebanon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/hezbollah-says-struck-8-israeli-positions-in-southern-lebanon-1117404293.html
March 18, 2024, 9:08 AM
SOUTHERN LEBANON (Sputnik) - Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said it had mounted attacks against eight positions of Israeli troops and military infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
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Israel to Send Delegation to Qatar to Discuss Hostage Deal With Hamas - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/israel-to-send-delegation-to-qatar-to-discuss-hostage-deal-with-hamas---reports-1117404128.html
March 18, 2024, 8:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel's security cabinet has approved sending a delegation to Qatar to continue negotiations with Hamas in an effort to secure a ceasefire and release hostages held by the Palestinian movement in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Says Over 372,000 People Voted in Presidential Election Abroad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/russian-foreign-ministry-says-over-372000-people-voted-in-presidential-election-abroad-1117403962.html
March 18, 2024, 8:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As many as 372,779 people cast a ballot in Russia's presidential election abroad as of 8:30 Moscow time (05:30 GMT) on Monday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
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Head of Russia's Central Election Commission Holds Briefing as Election Results Are Being Finalized
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/head-of-russias-central-election-commission-holds-briefing-as-election-results-are-being-finalized-1117402454.html
March 18, 2024, 8:03 AM
As Russia's 2024 presidential election draws to a close, the country's Central Election Commission (CEC) is summarizing and assessing the results of the nationwide vote, which took place on March 15-17.
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Scott Ritter: Election Results Show People Voted for Both Putin and ‘More Vibrant Russia’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/scott-ritter-election-results-show-people-voted-for-both-putin-and-more-vibrant-russia--1117401801.html
March 18, 2024, 6:35 AM
Over the next six years, Russia will continue to “redefine itself” under Vladimir Putin’s leadership in the multipolar world, former US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter told Sputnik.
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Putin Unlike Biden Focused on Unifying People - Ex-US Official on Election Results
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/putin-unlike-biden-focused-on-unifying-people---ex-us-official-on-election-results-1117402058.html
March 18, 2024, 6:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Vladimir Putin who has claimed a landslide victory in the Russian presidential vote is focused on unifying his country and its people, unlike his US counterpart, Joe Biden, which also explains a record turnout, former US Assistant Treasury Secretary Paul Craig Roberts told Sputnik.
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SCOTUS to Weigh Free Speech Case Regarding Social Media ‘Misinformation’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/scotus-to-weigh-free-speech-case-regarding-social-media-misinformation-1117400992.html
March 18, 2024, 5:28 AM
The SCOTUS is expected to reach a decision in both cases by the end of June.
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Iceland’s Volcano Erupts With Little Warning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/icelands-volcano-erupts-with-little-warning-1117400235.html
March 18, 2024, 5:13 AM
Researchers are saying this weekend’s eruption is the most powerful to have occurred thus far.
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‘Dove to Hawk’: What Influenced Macron to Change Stance on Ukraine - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/dove-to-hawk-what-influenced-macron-to-change-stance-on-ukraine---report-1117399345.html
March 18, 2024, 5:02 AM
Recently, the French president alarmed Europe when he announced that ground operations in Ukraine might be required “at some point”, just days after he met with German and Polish leaders.
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China’s Infrastructure Triumphs Prove West Has Much to Learn From Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/chinas-infrastructure-triumphs-prove-west-has-much-to-learn-from-beijing-1117395791.html
March 18, 2024, 4:29 AM
China’s engineering achievements are the envy of the world. But will Cold War thinking prevent reconciliation between East and West?
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Slovak Prime Minister Urges Parliamentary Vote Against Sending Troops to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/slovak-prime-minister-urges-parliamentary-vote-against-sending-troops-to-ukraine-1117398960.html
March 18, 2024, 4:08 AM
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has consistently criticized EU support for the Kiev regime, calling for a negotiated solution to the Donbass conflict.
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Record-High Voter Turnout Trumps West's Ploy to Discredit Russia's Presidential Vote
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/record-high-voter-turnout-trumps-wests-ploy-to-discredit-russias-presidential-vote-1117396331.html
March 18, 2024, 3:59 AM
Vladimir Putin, Russia's current head of state, has emerged victorious in the country's 2024 presidential election by securing more than 80% of the votes.
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Putin Has Won: What to Expect From His Next Six-Year Term?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/putin-has-won-what-to-expect-from-his-next-six-year-term-1117371860.html
March 18, 2024, 3:00 AM
Vladimir Putin's victory will ensure Russia's economic rise and military-technical development amid the ongoing global geopolitical shift, Sputnik's interlocutors said, commenting on the presidential election outcome.
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West’s Aggression Unites Russian People Behind Putin - ex-US State Department Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/wests-aggression-unites-russian-people-behind-putin---ex-us-state-department-analyst--1117396141.html
March 18, 2024, 2:28 AM
Hostile forces have long sought to weaken and divide Russia’s centuries-old civilization, but President Vladimir Putin’s triumph suggests its people are more united than ever.
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What Does Putin's Election Victory Mean for the Global South?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240318/what-does-putins-election-victory-mean-for-the-global-south-1117352157.html
March 18, 2024, 12:33 AM
A distinguishing feature of Vladimir Putin's presidency is unconditional support to the Global South, Dr. Anuradha Chenoy, a retired professor at the Center for Russian and Central Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, told Sputnik.
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Key Points of Vladimir Putin's Speech at Campaign Headquarters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/vladimir-putin-reveals-why-voter-turnout-at-russian-presidential-election-was-so-high-1117393414.html
March 17, 2024, 9:43 PM
Presidential candidate and Russia's incumbent head of state Vladimir Putin said he would like to thank citizens of Russia who went to polling stations and voted in the presidential election this weekend.
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Putin Visits Campaign Headquarters in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/putin-visits-campaign-headquarters-in-moscow-1117392077.html
March 17, 2024, 8:50 PM
After the conclusion of the presidential election, Vladimir Putin has now made his way to his campaign headquarters located in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow.
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US Looks to Interfere in Russian Elections – Ex-CIA Officer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/us-looks-to-interfere-in-russian-elections--ex-cia-officer-1117365816.html
March 17, 2024, 8:34 PM
When it comes to Washington’s attempts to intervene in Russia’s domestic affairs, the country’s intelligence community is capable of duly tackling these challenges, Larry Johnson, a retired CIA intelligence officer and State Department official, told Sputnik.
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Scott Ritter: Putin’s ‘Dedicated Work’ Added to Reinvigorated Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/scott-ritter-putins-dedicated-work-added-to-reinvigorated-russia-1117362285.html
March 17, 2024, 7:33 PM
Putin started to rise to political prominence during the country’s times of trouble in the 1990s, when the very existence of the Russian nation was up in the air, former US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer Scott Ritter told Sputnik.
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Exit Poll Results: Putin Leads With 87% in Russian Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/exit-poll-results-putin-leads-with-87-in-russian-presidential-election-1117391106.html
March 17, 2024, 6:01 PM
In a concerted effort to capture the pulse of the Russian electorate during the presidential election, both the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) and the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) have embarked on extensive exit polls across the country's polling stations.
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Netanyahu Says Operation in Rafah in Southern Gaza Will Be Conducted in Several Weeks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/netanyahu-says-operation-in-rafah-in-southern-gaza-will-be-conducted-in-several-weeks-1117390023.html
March 17, 2024, 4:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The operation in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, which includes the evacuation of civilians from the city, will be carried out in a few weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
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'Burden to Democratic Ticket': Kamala Harris Urged to Step Down Ahead of 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/burden-to-democratic-ticket-kamala-harris-urged-to-step-down-ahead-of-2024-election--1117389568.html
March 17, 2024, 4:28 PM
A Washington Post editorial called on the US vice president to step aside as she has become a "burden" to the Democratic ticket.
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Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Tank Factory Repairing German Leopards - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/russian-forces-hit-ukrainian-tank-factory-repairing-german-leopards---source-1117389216.html
March 17, 2024, 3:47 PM
Russian missile strikes on Nikolayev target a tank factory repairing foreign military equipment, including German Leopard-2 tanks, leading to cordon-offs and ambulance presence, indicating possible international involvement in repairs, source say.
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Haiti Health Care System Collapses Amid Unrest, Hospitals Looted - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/haiti-health-care-system-collapses-amid-unrest-hospitals-looted---reports-1117388895.html
March 17, 2024, 3:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The attack on Haiti's capital has devastated the country's already fragile health care system, with more than half of Port-au-Prince's medical facilities out of service because they have been left without medicine amid gang violence, The New York Times reported Sunday.
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Ukraine Conflict: 'NATO's Going to Suffer Defeat' in Proxy War With Russia – Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/ukraine-conflict-natos-going-to-suffer-defeat-in-proxy-war-with-russia--analyst-1117387302.html
March 17, 2024, 2:36 PM
President Vladimir Putin earlier touted the Russian troops' successful offensive in several areas in the special military operation zone, where they have liberated new territories from Ukrainian nationalists.
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Watch Ukrainian Mi-8 Helicopter Being Shot Down En Route to Belgorod
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/watch-ukrainian-mi-8-helicopter-being-shot-down-en-route-to-belgorod-1117388138.html
March 17, 2024, 2:26 PM
The Russian 9K333 Verba man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile system is a modern and highly effective defense solution. It is designed to counter threats from low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones.
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What More Russian Drones on Battlefield Will Mean to Ukrainian Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/what-more-russian-drones-on-battlefield-will-mean-to-ukrainian-soldiers-1117384796.html
March 17, 2024, 1:23 PM
The Russian Armed Forces are widely using various modifications of unmanned aerial vehicles, among them FPV drones, in the special military operation zone to perform combat missions without the loss of military personnel.
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Elon Musk Announces Plans to Get Starship on Mars in 5 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/elon-musk-announces-plans-to-get-starship-on-mars-in-5-years-1117386889.html
March 17, 2024, 1:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Starship will fly to Mars in five years, SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Sunday, thus confirming his long-time idea to make human life multi-planetary.
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Beijing Celebrates Maslenitsa With Pancakes and Dancing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/beijing-celebrates-maslenitsa-with-pancakes-and-dancing-1117384310.html
March 17, 2024, 1:08 PM
Maslenitsa is a traditional Russian festival celebrating the end of winter and the arrival of spring, typically marked by the consumption of pancakes, festive gatherings, and various cultural activities.
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European ‘Peace Fund’ Stoking War in Ukraine as Scheming EU Governments Take Advantage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/european-peace-fund-stoking-war-in-ukraine-as-scheming-eu-governments-take-advantage-1117385528.html
March 17, 2024, 12:53 PM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk recently vowed to procure more weapons for Ukraine at a meeting in Berlin.
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Russian Forces Take Control of Mirnoye Village in Zaporozhye Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/russian-forces-take-control-of-mirnoye-village-in-zaporozhye-region---mod-1117385366.html
March 17, 2024, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have successfully taken control of the village of Mirnoye in the Zaporozhye Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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10th Anniversary of Crimea and Sevastopol Joining Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/10th-anniversary-of-crimea-and-sevastopol-joining-russia-1117384137.html
March 17, 2024, 11:31 AM
The Crimean Peninsula and the federal city of Sevastopol became part of Russia after a referendum on March 16, 2014, in which the majority of residents voted to become part of the country.
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Shoigu Inspects Black Sea Fleet Command Post
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/shoigu-inspects-black-sea-fleet-command-post-1117383800.html
March 17, 2024, 11:26 AM
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu made a working visit to the Southern Military District and visited the Black Sea Fleet command centre, the Russian Defence Ministry reported.
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Yemen-BRICS Cooperation Aims to Disrupt Unipolar World, Houthi Official Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/yemen-brics-cooperation-aims-to-disrupt-unipolar-world-houthi-official-says-1117382891.html
March 17, 2024, 9:14 AM
The Houthi movement, which controls large parts of northern and western Yemen, vowed in November 2023 to attack any ships in the Red Sea linked to Israel until Tel Aviv halts its military actions in the Gaza Strip.
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10th Anniversary of Crimea's Reunification With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/10th-anniversary-of-crimeas-reunification-with-russia-1117380325.html
March 17, 2024, 8:30 AM
March 16 marked the 10th anniversary of Crimea's reunification with Russia. In 2014, a referendum was held following a coup in Ukraine.
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US Working on Response to Possible Israel's Military Operation in Rafah - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/us-working-on-response-to-possible-israels-military-operation-in-rafah---reports-1117383237.html
March 17, 2024, 8:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US administration is exploring response options if Israel launches a military operation in the Gazan city of Rafah contrary to Washington's warnings and without a credible plan to protect civilians, NBC News reported, citing US officials.
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UK Maritime Trade Authority Says Vessel Attacked Off Coast of Yemen's Aden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/uk-maritime-trade-authority-says-vessel-attacked-off-coast-of-yemens-aden-1117383109.html
March 17, 2024, 8:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday it received information about an attack on a ship 85 nautical miles east of the Yemeni port city of Aden.
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Record Ocean Heat Over the Last Year Worries Scientists as They Seek Answers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/record-ocean-heat-over-the-last-year-worries-scientists-as-they-seek-answers-1117379591.html
March 17, 2024, 6:00 AM
If ocean temperatures continue to surge the planet will see the continuation of events experienced in 2023 such as: coral bleaching, more intense and fast-developing hurricanes, an increase in coastal temperatures and heavy rainstorms.
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Half of US Homes Face Climate Change Threat, Affecting Insurance and Market Value - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/half-of-us-homes-face-climate-change-threat-affecting-insurance-and-market-value---study-1117378423.html
March 17, 2024, 5:47 AM
Last year it was reported that millions of American homeowners faced skyrocketing home insurance rates with some insurers even withdrawing coverage altogether, as more homes face climate change threats like wildfires and floods.
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US Energy Industry Leaking Methane Responsible for $9.3 Billion Worth of Climate Damage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/us-energy-industry-leaking-methane-responsible-for-93-billion-worth-of-climate-damage-1117378017.html
March 17, 2024, 5:36 AM
Over the course of just two decades, methane traps about 80 times more heat than carbon dioxide (CO2) but lasts in the atmosphere for about a decade instead of hundreds of years like CO2, the US EPA says.
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China Elevates Ties With Angola as BRICS Promises to Pave Way for Multipolar World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/china-elevates-ties-with-angola-as-brics-promises-to-pave-way-for-multipolar-world-1117377141.html
March 17, 2024, 5:06 AM
The BRICS bloc overtook the G7 in its share of the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2020, and looks set to continue to grow.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys 35 Ukrainian Drones - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/russian-air-defense-destroys-35-ukrainian-drones---mod-1117377530.html
March 17, 2024, 5:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense intercepted and destroyed 35 Ukrainian drones over the Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Oryol, Rostov, Yaroslavl and Kursk regions, as well as Krasnodar Territory, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Feeling Strain of War, Israel Considers Conscripting Ultra-Orthodox Population
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/feeling-strain-of-war-israel-considers-conscripting-ultra-orthodox-population-1117376659.html
March 17, 2024, 4:23 AM
Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel have long been exempted from military service. That policy may change as Israeli society is increasingly strained by a months-long operation in Gaza.
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South Ossetia Discussing With Russia Possible Incorporation - Parliament Chairman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240317/south-ossetia-discussing-with-russia-possible-incorporation---parliament-chairman-1117376535.html
March 17, 2024, 3:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The topic of the possible entry of South Ossetia into Russia is being discussed in close coordination with Moscow, South Ossetian Parliament Chairman Alan Alborov told Sputnik.
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