US Indo-Pacific Command Chief Says 'Very Concerned' About China-Russia Relationship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/us-indo-pacific-command-chief-says-very-concerned-about-china-russia-relationship-1117455407.html
March 20, 2024, 4:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The partnership between Russia and China is a major concern for the US military as it changes the United States' security environment, US Indo-Pacific Command chief John Aquilino said during a congressional hearing on Wednesday.
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Fed to Tread Cautiously on Rate Cuts Amid Rising Prices
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/fed-to-tread-cautiously-on-rate-cuts-amid-rising-prices-1117454640.html
March 20, 2024, 4:08 PM
US inflation is soaring, and a recent upswing in unemployment figures pressure the Federal Open Market Committee to tread a fine line between consumer prices and the labor market before considering a rate cut.
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Hope for a Cure: Scientists Successfully Remove HIV From Cells
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/hope-for-a-cure-scientists-successfully-remove-hiv-from-cells-1117449688.html
March 20, 2024, 3:41 PM
A 2020 Nobel Prize-winning gene-editing method promises to advance the cure of HIV, halting the need for long-term antiviral medication. However, challenges remain around the complexity of eradicating HIV from all infected cells.
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Slovakia's PM Fico in EU's Crosshairs as New 'Headache'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/slovakias-pm-fico-in-eus-crosshairs-as-new-headache-1117453408.html
March 20, 2024, 3:14 PM
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has become a voice of dissent against the Russophobic leanings of officials in Brussels, who are willing to fan the flames of the Ukraine conflict whatever the cost.
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EU Still Hooked on Russian LNG Despite Bloc's Hardline Rhetoric
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-still-hooked-on-russian-lng-despite-blocs-hardline-rhetoric--1117446814.html
March 20, 2024, 2:53 PM
Despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian gas in the wake of the anti-Russian sanctions, recent data shows a surge in Russian LNG imports by France and Spain, suggesting that business is practically proceeding as usual.
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Vox Pop: Was Recent Presidential Election in Russia Free and Fair?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/vox-pop-was-recent-presidential-election-in-russia-free-and-fair-1117452705.html
March 20, 2024, 2:46 PM
Vladimir Putin won the 2024 Russian Presidential Election with 87.28 percent of the votes, the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) said on Monday after tallying 100 percent of the ballots. The landslide result prompted a storm of reaction from Western leaders, but what do ordinary Russians think about the voting and the president?
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US Falls Out of Top 20 Happiest Countries – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/us-falls-out-of-top-20-happiest-countries--report-1117453779.html
March 20, 2024, 2:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States ranked 23rd among 143 nations in the World Happiness Report released on Wednesday, marking the first time it had fallen out of the top 20 since Gallup first published the report in 2012.
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EU Will 'Shoot Itself in the Foot' With Tariffs on Russia, Belarus Grain Imports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-will-shoot-itself-in-the-foot-with-tariffs-on-russia-belarus-grain-imports-1117449809.html
March 20, 2024, 2:05 PM
Despite eagerly cobbling together package after package of sanctions targeting Russia over the Ukraine crisis, Brussels has up until now resisted pressure from Poland and the Baltic states to restrict Russian and Belarusian food imports.
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China Voices Hope for Deescalation Efforts Amid Macron's Plans to Send Troops to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/china-voices-hope-for-deescalation-efforts-amid-macrons-plans-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-1117453040.html
March 20, 2024, 1:33 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing sincerely hopes that all parties concerned will contribute to the deescalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the establishment of an effective security architecture in Europe, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday, when commenting on France's plans to deploy its troops in Ukraine.
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Irish Prime Minister Varadkar Steps Down Less Than Two Years After Taking Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/irish-prime-minister-varadkar-steps-down-less-than-two-years-after-taking-office-1117451934.html
March 20, 2024, 12:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced on Wednesday his resignation less than two years after assuming the post.
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Poland and Germany's Rapid Reaction Force: Risking Peace by Preparing for War?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/poland-and-germanys-rapid-reaction-force-risking-peace-by-preparing-for-war-1117448991.html
March 20, 2024, 12:40 PM
Having its own rapid reaction force has been the EU’s dream for decades. Now Germany and Poland promise to infuse life into this idea – leading to more tensions.
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Moscow Warns SpaceX Plans to Build US Spy Satellites Threaten Space Operations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/moscow-warns-spacex-plans-to-build-us-spy-satellites-threaten-space-operations-1117450889.html
March 20, 2024, 12:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Elon Musk's SpaceX possible plans to create a network of spy satellites for US intelligence creates risks to the safety of space operations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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NATO's Corps Practices on 'Fictitious Territory' Near Russia - Polish Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/natos-corps-practices-on-fictitious-territory-near-russia---polish-defense-ministry-1117450951.html
March 20, 2024, 12:25 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - NATO's Multinational Corps Northeast practiced operations on a "fictitious territory" near Russia's Baltic exclave region of Kaliningrad as part of military drills, the Polish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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White House Pledges $8.5Bln in Funding for Intel's High-End Chip Manufacturing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/white-house-pledges-85bln-in-funding-for-intels-high-end-chip-manufacturing-1117450491.html
March 20, 2024, 12:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The White House announced a preliminary deal with chipmaker Intel on Wednesday that will unlock up to $8.5 billion in direct investment to boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors.
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Ukraine Will Start Production of 155 mm Caliber Shells Only in Second Half of 2024 - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/ukraine-will-start-production-of-155-mm-caliber-shells-only-in-second-half-of-2024---report-1117446124.html
March 20, 2024, 11:49 AM
Western countries have been providing military and financial aid to Kiev since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin has consistently warned against continued arms deliveries to Kiev, saying it would lead to further escalation of the conflict.
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Biden Admin 'Pushing Hard' to Get AUKUS Pillar 2 Deals With Japan, Canada - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/biden-admin-pushing-hard-to-get-aukus-pillar-2-deals-with-japan-canada---report-1117445259.html
March 20, 2024, 11:43 AM
The AUKUS format was announced on September 15, 2021. Since then, there have been reports that New Zealand is considering joining the bloc’s so-called pillar two, while Canada’s then-defense minister said in 2023 that her country was “highly interested” in working closer on defense technology with Australia, Britain, and the US.
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Cracking Open the Abrams: What Russia Can Learn by Studying Knocked Out M1
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/cracking-open-the-abrams-what-russia-can-learn-by-studying-knocked-out-m1-1117448146.html
March 20, 2024, 11:40 AM
Russia's Defense Ministry has released footage of special forces scouts inspecting a knocked out Ukrainian Abrams abandoned in no man’s land in the settlement of Berdychi, about 3 km northeast of Avdeyevka. Sputnik asked veteran military observer Alexey Leonkov what Russia could get out inspecting the vaunted American main battle tank more closely.
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Ukraine's Military Losses Amount to Over 71,000 People Since Start of 2024 - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/ukraines-military-losses-amount-to-over-71000-people-since-start-of-2024---shoigu-1117448767.html
March 20, 2024, 11:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 71,000 soldiers and over 11,000 units of various weapons since the start of the year, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
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Mexico to Deny Entry to Migrants Deported From Texas Under New SB4 Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/mexico-to-deny-entry-to-migrants-deported-from-texas-under-new-sb4-law-1117447569.html
March 20, 2024, 9:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Mexican government does not intend to accept its citizens who will undergo repatriation from Texas under the US state's new SB4 legislation, the Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretariat said on Wednesday.
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Putin, Modi Prioritize International Agenda With Focus on Ukraine Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/putin-modi-discuss-international-agenda-including-situation-around-ukraine-1117447434.html
March 20, 2024, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the situation in Ukraine and the international agenda, as well as bilateral relations, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
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Russia Delivers 25,000 Tonnes of Grain to Zimbabwe Free of Charge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russia-delivers-25000-tonnes-of-grain-to-zimbabwe-free-of-charge-1117447134.html
March 20, 2024, 9:52 AM
HARARE (Sputnik) - Russia has delivered 25,000 tonnes of grain to Zimbabwe free of charge, Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolai Krasilnikov said on Wednesday.
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Russian Scout Who Destroyed US-Made Abrams Recalls What it Was Like
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russian-scout-who-destroyed-us-made-abrams-recalls-what-it-was-like-1117441413.html
March 20, 2024, 9:25 AM
Russian forces have been using kamikaze drones, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) designed to explode upon impact with a target, since the beginning of the special military operation. Such drones provide a cheap and effective way to eliminate specific targets without risking the lives of soldiers.
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Serviceman Who Spectacularly Saved Tank Commander, Awarded Order of Courage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/serviceman-who-saved-commander-of-tank-alyosha-awarded-with-order-of-courage-1117445845.html
March 20, 2024, 9:10 AM
In July 2023, the crew of the tank "Alyosha" halted a Ukrainian armored group in its tracks in the Zaporozhye area, wiping out eight enemy armored vehicles during the battle.
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Split Over Ukraine Aid Prompts 'Unprecedented' Czech-Slovak Rupture
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/split-over-ukraine-aid-prompts-unprecedented-czech-slovak-rupture-1117444378.html
March 20, 2024, 8:23 AM
Robert Fico rode to his fourth term as prime minister in Slovakia in 2023 on a wave of discontent over EU support for Ukraine in the NATO proxy conflict against Russia. Like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Fico has been against sending weapons to Kiev, and urged for maintaining good relations with Russia.
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Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of Solid-Fuel Engine for New Hypersonic Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/kim-jong-un-oversees-test-of-solid-fuel-engine-for-new-hypersonic-missile--1117443191.html
March 20, 2024, 7:55 AM
The North Korean Rocket Administration has successfully conducted a ground jet test of a solid-fuel engine for a new type of intermediate-range hypersonic missile, Pyongyang's state news agency KCNA reported on Wednesday.
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Pepe Escobar: Donetsk, Avdeyevka, Mariupol - on the Road in Electoral Donbass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/donetsk-avdeyevka-mariupol-on-the-road-in-electoral-donbass-1117443687.html
March 20, 2024, 7:09 AM
They have waited 10 long, suffering years to vote in this election. And vote they did, in massive numbers, certifying a landslide reelection for the political leader who brought them back to Mother Russia. VVP may now be widely referred to as Mr. 87%. In Donetsk, turnout was even higher: 88,17%. And no less than 95% voted for him.
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South Korean-Flagged Chemical Tanker Capsizes Off Japan's Coast - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/s-korean-chemical-tanker-capsizes-off-japans-yamaguchi-prefecture---reports-1117444025.html
March 20, 2024, 7:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A South Korean-flagged chemical tanker capsized on Wednesday morning off the western Japanese prefecture of Yamaguchi, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.
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Romanian Mercs Claim Involvement in Ukrainian Attempts to Infiltrate Russia's Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/romanian-mercs-claim-involvement-in-ukrainian-attempts-to-infiltrate-russias-border-1117440685.html
March 20, 2024, 6:24 AM
Amid dwindling NATO military aid for the Kiev regime and successful efforts by Russian troops to push through heavily fortified Ukrainian defenses in Donbass, Ukrainian forces have undertaken several attempts to break into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions in recent months, only to be "decisively repelled.”
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What’s Left 7: Healthcare Is a Human Right
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/whats-left-7-healthcare-is-a-human-right-1117442732.html
March 20, 2024, 6:19 AM
Liberals believe that a compromise that gets us closer to a goal is better than no progress at all. But compromise can lead to the dead end of dilution and a false sense of resolution.
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Face the Facts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/face-the-facts-1117441898.html
March 20, 2024, 5:57 AM
The Kremlin rejected Washington’s criticisms on Monday and said that Putin’s win was a sign that Russian people have consolidated around him.
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Watch Russian Forces Probe Destroyed US-Made Abrams Tank in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/watch-russian-special-forces-reach-destroyed-us-made-abrams-tank-in-special-op-zone-1117441018.html
March 20, 2024, 5:20 AM
The destruction of Ukraine's Abrams tanks by Moscow's forces showcases Russia's powerful anti-tank capabilities and its adeptness at countering advanced Western military equipment.
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History Enthusiasts Discover Rare Millennia-Old Artifacts in Poland
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/history-enthusiasts-discover-rare-millennia-old-artifacts-in-poland-1117420858.html
March 20, 2024, 5:17 AM
A metal detection expedition aimed at finding caches of World War II relics has yielded a chance discovery of ancient Roman-era artifacts.
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‘Shamelessness and Double Standards’: China Criticizes US Spy Satellite Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/shamelessness-and-double-standards-china-criticizes-us-spy-satellite-program-1117437671.html
March 20, 2024, 5:10 AM
The United States frequently warns of the alleged dangers of Russian and Chinese surveillance, but whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed more than a decade ago that the US government is able to spy on communications anywhere in the world.
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‘Losing a War is No Fun’: West Ignores Their ‘Biggest Political Disaster’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/losing-a-war-is-no-fun-west-ignores-their-biggest-political-disaster-1117440035.html
March 20, 2024, 4:36 AM
Russia’s economy has survived Western sanctions “far better” than predicted, recent reports show. Meanwhile, the European Union’s (EU) economy has been suffering drastically, causing working class voters to turn against aid for Ukraine.
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Air Defenses Shot Down 5 Ukrainian Drones Over Belgorod, Saratov Regions - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/air-defenses-shot-down-5-ukrainian-drones-over-belgorod-saratov-regions---mod-1117440290.html
March 20, 2024, 4:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down four Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Saratov Region and another one over the Belgorod Region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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International Observer Compliments Transparency, Smoothness of Russian Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/international-observer-compliments-transparency-smoothness-of-russian-elections-1117439698.html
March 20, 2024, 4:18 AM
A US-based observer praised Russia’s electoral process and claimed Western leaders should acknowledge Putin’s domestic popularity.
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British Public Spent £19m in Missile Costs for UK’s Yemen War - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/british-public-spent-19m-in-missile-costs-for-uks-yemen-war---report-1117439578.html
March 20, 2024, 3:59 AM
The UK has reportedly poured millions into protecting Israeli ships in the Red Sea since the conflict between Israel and Palestine first began in October, with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak becoming Britain’s ninth prime minister to use the RAF to bomb Yemen.
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Russia to Host 10-Year Anniversary Meeting of Eurasian Economic Union on May 8 - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russia-to-host-10-year-anniversary-meeting-of-eurasian-economic-union-on-may-8---putin-1117434544.html
March 20, 2024, 3:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The 10-year anniversary meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will be held in Moscow on May 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
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Russia Warns Japan of Consequences if Patriot Missiles Sent to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/russia-warned-japan-of-consequences-if-patriot-missiles-sent-to-kiev---foreign-ministry-1117439383.html
March 20, 2024, 3:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has warned Japan via diplomatic channels of consequences in the event of transferring missiles for the Patriot missile defense systems to the United States, which could end up in Ukraine, the acting director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Third Asia Department, Sergey Zhestkii, has told Sputnik.
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US Conducts Test of AGM-183A Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/us-conducts-test-of-agm-183a-air-launched-hypersonic-missile---pentagon-1117438242.html
March 20, 2024, 2:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States conducted a test of a fully operation hypersonic missile prototype of the All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon in Guam on Sunday, the US Air Force said in a statement.
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EU Partially Extends Suspension of Duties on Ukraine's Agricultural Exports Until June 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-partially-extends-suspension-of-duties-on-ukraines-agricultural-exports-until-june-2025-1117437982.html
March 20, 2024, 1:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament and the European Council on Wednesday reached an agreement to extend the temporary suspension of duties on exports of Ukrainian agricultural products to the European Union until June 5, 2025.
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Israel Must Be Treated Like ‘Pariah’ State, Ended ‘Forever’ – Jewish Activist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/israel-must-be-treated-like-pariah-state-ended-forever--jewish-activist-1117436921.html
March 20, 2024, 12:02 AM
Israeli-American activist Miko Peled had strong words for Israel, which he accuses of torture, genocide, and “all kinds of crazy, sadistic policies for 76 years.”
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Abandoning Historic Friendship: Greece Won't Invite Russian Representatives to National Celebrations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/abandoning-historic-friendship-greece-wont-invite-russian-representatives-to-national-celebrations-1117437137.html
March 19, 2024, 11:24 PM
Greek Foreign Minister Yorgos Gerapetritis has issued a directive to all Greek diplomatic and consular bodies abroad prohibiting them from inviting representatives of Russia and Belarus to events commemorating Independence Day on March 25, website newsbreak.gr reported.
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Western Armies Unprepared for Prolonged Conflict Like in Ukraine, Ex-US Army Officer Admits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/western-armies-unprepared-for-prolonged-conflict-like-in-ukraine-ex-us-army-officer-admits-1117431341.html
March 19, 2024, 7:14 PM
Western armies have traditionally shied away from attritional wars, preferring shorter, maneuver-based missions. However, potential future conflicts between major world powers could involve slower progress, requiring significant resources in terms of strategy, military equipment, and personnel.
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Iran ‘Categorically Rejects’ Claims About Arms for Ansar Allah as America's Houthi Headache Worsens
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/iran-categorically-rejects-claims-about-arms-for-ansar-allah-as-americas-houthi-headache-worsens-1117434216.html
March 19, 2024, 7:06 PM
Tuesday marked the four-month anniversary of the Yemeni militia’s brazen hijacking of an Israeli-owned commercial cargo ship in solidarity with Palestinians amid the war in Gaza, with the move kicking off a months-long campaign of ship seizures, missile and drone attacks which have seen freight volume through the Red Sea drop by 80 percent.
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Most Germans Reluctant to Take Up Arms in Case of Attack - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/most-germans-reluctant-to-take-up-arms-in-case-of-attack---poll-1117433894.html
March 19, 2024, 6:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly six in 10 Germans said they would not take up arms against an invading force, a poll conducted by Civey pollster for German news magazine Focus has showed.
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French Troops in Ukraine May Be Play by Macron to Propel Himself to Status of 21st Century Sun King
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/french-troops-in-ukraine-may-be-play-by-macron-to-propel-himself-to-status-of-21st-century-sun-king-1117433277.html
March 19, 2024, 6:31 PM
Russian Foreign Intelligence chief Sergey Naryshkin revealed Tuesday that Paris is planning to send thousands of troops to Ukraine. The new info comes just days after the French president doubled down on threats to put boots on Ukrainian soil “to counter Russia." Sputnik asked security analysts about the implications of these developments.
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Ukraine Losing Ground on Battlefield Due to US Inaction - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/ukraine-losing-ground-on-battlefield-due-to-us-inaction---white-house-1117432974.html
March 19, 2024, 5:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine is losing ground on the battlefield due to the inaction of the US Congress, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.
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Russia's SJ-100 and MC-21 Aircraft Have Become Flagships of Import Substitution
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240319/russias-sj-100-and-mc-21-aircraft-have-become-flagships-of-import-substitution-1117427842.html
March 19, 2024, 5:26 PM
Russia is testing 100-percent domestically-made МС-21-310 and upgraded SJ-100 aircraft, which will soon replace the Airbus and Boeing planes presently operated by the nation's airlines.
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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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