Ukraine Likely Had Prior Knowledge of Moscow Terrorist Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/ukraine-likely-had-prior-knowledge-of-moscow-terrorist-threat-1117509374.html
March 23, 2024, 3:56 PM
A group of gunmen opened fire at a concert venue in Moscow on the evening of March 22, killing over 100 people and setting fire to the building.
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Who Was Real Mastermind Behind Shooting in Moscow?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/who-was-real-mastermind-behind-shooting-in-moscow-1117510871.html
March 23, 2024, 3:41 PM
At least 143 people were killed in the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack outside Moscow on March 22, with the death toll expected to increase further.
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Global Majority Forces West to Change Rhetoric About Terrorist Attack in Russia - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/global-majority-forces-west-to-change-rhetoric-about-terrorist-attack-in-russia---moscow-1117511796.html
March 23, 2024, 3:06 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova suggested that the West had initially intended not to condemn the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, but to limit itself to general phrases about regret and sympathy.
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Putin Addresses Russians After Moscow Crocus Concert Hall Terrorist Attack - Full Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/putin-addresses-russians-after-moscow-crocus-concert-hall-terrorist-attack-1117499412.html
March 23, 2024, 12:30 PM
Watch full video of Russian President Vladimir Putin delivering an address following the terrorist attack in the Moscow Crocus City Hall.
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Putin on Moscow Terrorist Attack: No One Will Be Able to Sow Discord in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/putin-addresses-russian-citizens-after-crocus-city-hall-terrorist-attack-in-moscow-region-1117510092.html
March 23, 2024, 12:30 PM
In his speech, the Russian president expressed his condolences to the victims, declared a national day of mourning and vowed to fight international terrorism.
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Moscow Crocus City Hall Attack: What’s Known So Far?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/moscow-crocus-city-hall-attack-whats-known-so-far-1117508237.html
March 23, 2024, 12:16 PM
The incident came on Friday evening, when at least four gunners burst into a concert venue in Krasnogorsk, Moscow region, opening fire and throwing grenades or incendiary bombs and setting the building ablaze.
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This Is Not ISIS - Rossiya Segodnya Editor-in-Chief on Moscow Concert Hall Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/this-is-not-isis---rossiya-segodnya-editor-in-chief-on-moscow-concert-hall-attack-1117508480.html
March 23, 2024, 11:34 AM
Ukraine and the West have resorted to false flag operations to persuade everyone that ISIS* was behind the terror attack in the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, said Margarita Simonyan, the editor-in-chief of Sputnik's parent media group Rossiya Segodnya.
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Ukraine Becomes Den of Terrorism in Europe With Help of West – Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/ukraine-becomes-den-of-terrorism-in-europe-with-help-of-west--foreign-ministry-spokeswoman--1117507933.html
March 23, 2024, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has been turning into a center for the spread of terrorism in Europe for the past 10 years with the help of the West, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
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Detained Terrorists Had Contacts on Ukrainian Side – FSB
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/detained-terrorists-had-contacts-on-ukrainian-side--fsb--1117507537.html
March 23, 2024, 9:38 AM
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) published a statement on the Moscow concert hall terror attack investigation.
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Belarus Expresses Deep Condolences Over Terrorist Attack Near Moscow - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/belarus-expresses-deep-condolences-over-terrorist-attack-near-moscow---kremlin-1117507690.html
March 23, 2024, 9:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko over the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow, during which the latter expressed his condolences, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
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Suspects in Moscow Concert Terror Attack Detained Near Ukrainian Border – Investigative Committee
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/suspects-in-moscow-concert-terror-attack-detained-near-ukrainian-border--investigative-committee-1117507355.html
March 23, 2024, 9:00 AM
The Investigative Committee looking into the attack published a statement.
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Eleven People Including Four Terrorists Directly Involved in Attack Detained – FSB Head to Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/11-people-including-4-terrorists-directly-involved-in-attack-detained--fsb-head-to-putin--1117506655.html
March 23, 2024, 8:04 AM
Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov has informed Russian President Vladimir Putin of the detention of 11 people in connection with the terrorist attack in the concert venue near Moscow, including all four who were directly involved in the killings, the Kremlin said in a statement.
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SCO Secretary General Expresses Condolences Over Terrorist Attack in Moscow Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/sco-secretary-general-expresses-condolences-over-terrorist-attack-in-moscow-region-1117506261.html
March 23, 2024, 6:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary-General Zhang Ming has sent a letter of condolences over the deadly terrorist attack near Moscow to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Terror Attack in Moscow Crocus City Hall in Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/terror-attack-in-moscow-crocus-city-hall-in-photos-1117502738.html
March 23, 2024, 6:04 AM
The Russian FSB service reported on Friday evening that the shooting and fire occurred at the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. According to the preliminary data, there are at least 60 dead and 115 injured.
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China Expresses Condolences to Putin Over Terrorist Attack in Moscow Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/china-expresses-condolences-to-putin-over-terrorist-attack-in-moscow-region-1117506003.html
March 23, 2024, 5:48 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent Russian President Vladimir Putin a letter of condolences over the deadly terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall near Moscow, the state-run Chinese broadcaster reported on Saturday.
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Full-Spectrum Psyop: US Whips Up Fear of Russian Bugaboo to ‘Subjugate Europe’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/full-spectrum-psyop-us-whips-up-fear-of-russian-bugaboo-to-subjugate-europe-1117495611.html
March 23, 2024, 5:30 AM
From the French president’s threats to send troops to Ukraine to a series of media reports on alleged Russian plans to invade NATO, anti-Russian hysteria has reached a fever pitch in European capitals. Meanwhile, one world power has been able to sit back and quietly collect the dividends, says veteran foreign affairs observer Gilbert Doctorow.
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US Senate Reaches Deal to Pass $1.2Trln Spending Bill, Vote Will Miss Shutdown Deadline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/us-senate-reaches-deal-to-pass-12trln-spending-bill-vote-will-miss-shutdown-deadline-1117505519.html
March 23, 2024, 4:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate reached a deal to pass a $1.2 trillion spending bill and will vote on it shortly on Friday night, but they missed the midnight deadline to avert a partial government shutdown.
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CIA Protecting Biden by Blocking IRS Interviews, Says Former Whistleblower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/cia-protecting-biden-by-blocking-irs-interviews-says-former-whistleblower-1117505321.html
March 23, 2024, 4:15 AM
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jordan and Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman Comer revealed that a whistleblower told them the CIA intervened to prevent the IRS from interviewing Kevin Morris, an associate of Hunter Biden who loaned him millions of dollars, as part of the IRS investigation into the first son’s alleged tax crimes.
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Hungarian PM Expresses Condolences to Russians After Deadly Terrorist Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/hungarian-pm-expresses-condolences-to-russians-after-deadly-terrorist-attack-1117502412.html
March 23, 2024, 3:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has expressed condolences to Russians after a deadly terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall in the Moscow Region.
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Dozens Attend Memorial Service at Russian Church in Washington for Moscow Terror Attack Victims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/dozens-attend-memorial-service-at-russian-church-in-washington-for-moscow-terror-attack-victims-1117502248.html
March 23, 2024, 2:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Several dozen people took part in a memorial service at the Russian church in Washington DC to pray for the victims of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Arab Group Calls on UNSC Members to Vote in Favor of Gaza Resolution Saturday - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/arab-group-calls-on-unsc-members-to-vote-in-favor-of-gaza-resolution-saturday---statement-1117501901.html
March 23, 2024, 2:21 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The Arab Group said in a statement that it appeals to the UN Security Council members to vote in favor of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that was drafted by its non-permanent members.
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Former CIA Officer: US Offered Assange a Deal Because They Fear Acquittal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240323/former-cia-officer-us-offered-assange-a-deal-because-they-fear-acquittal-1117501388.html
March 23, 2024, 1:07 AM
On Wednesday, it was reported that the US government is considering offering Wikileaks founder Julian Assange a plea deal, dropping the espionage charges and allowing him to walk free on time served by pleading guilty to a lesser charge of mishandling classified documents.
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Track to the Future: Cratered Roads and Lunar Rails
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/track-to-the-future-cratered-roads-and-lunar-rails-1117500338.html
March 22, 2024, 11:29 PM
Earlier this week, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced a contract with Northrop Grumman to design a concept for a railroad on the Moon.
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‘I Have No Doubt Moscow Terror Act Was Provoked by Ukraine’: Elite Russian Counter-Terrorism Veteran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/probe-will-inevitably-reveal-who-ordered-crocus-attack-elite-russian-anti-terror-unit-vet-1117500152.html
March 22, 2024, 10:24 PM
Sergei Goncharov, a veteran of the elite Russian Alpha anti-terrorism unit, says he has no doubt in his mind that Russian investigators will ultimately find the masterminds behind Friday’s deadly attack on Crocus City Hall, and has an inkling about the man most directly responsible.
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US and UK Intel Knew of Heightened Terror Threat Ahead of Crocus Attack: Ret. FSB Officer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-and-uk-intel-knew-of-heightened-terror-threat-ahead-of-crocus-attack-ret-fsb-officer-1117498963.html
March 22, 2024, 9:45 PM
At least 40 people were killed and more than 100 others injured in a mass shooting and firebombing attack on the Crocus City Call concert venue outside Moscow on Friday, the Russian Federal Security Service has said.
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Map of Terrorist Attack in Crocus City Hall Concert Venue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/map-of-terrorist-attack-in-crocus-city-hall-concert-venue-1117497872.html
March 22, 2024, 9:01 PM
A mass shooting has broken out at the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, a city in the northwest of the Moscow metropolitan area.
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Crocus Terror Attack Plotted by Zelensky Regime and Its Sponsors: Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/crocus-attack-was-declaration-of-war-by-zelensky-regime-and-its-sponsors-analyst-1117496237.html
March 22, 2024, 8:23 PM
Friday night’s attack on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Moscow was prepared ahead of time, and there is only one possible perpetrator, military expert and retired Army colonel Anatoliy Matviychuk has told Sputnik.
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A NATO Lake? Not so Fast: Why Russia Won't Cede Baltic Sea Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/a-nato-lake-not-so-fast-why-russia-wont-cede-baltic-sea-positions-1117492366.html
March 22, 2024, 6:45 PM
Some Western leaders have claimed the Baltic Sea could become a "NATO lake" after Finland and Sweden's admission to the transatlantic alliance. The move creates grave security risks, Mikael Valtersson, former officer of Swedish Armed Forces, told Sputnik.
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UN Security Council Kills 'Extremely Politicized' US Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/un-security-council-kills-extremely-politicized-us-resolution-for-ceasefire-in-gaza--1117489264.html
March 22, 2024, 5:45 PM
US attempts to pressure Israel's PM with a poorly-prepared draft for a humanitarian ceasefire could not withstand the thorough scrutiny of the Security Council members. The document encouraged the continuation of Israel's five-month-long military operation, despite deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.
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US Fears Russian Retaliation Strikes Against Ukraine Could Upset Global Energy Market
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-fears-russian-retaliation-strikes-against-ukraine-could-upset-global-energy-market-1117489595.html
March 22, 2024, 4:30 PM
Russia remains one of the world's biggest energy exporters, despite sanctions against its oil and gas sectors. But attacks by Ukrainian drones on Russian refineries, terminals and storage facilities impact Russia's production capacity.
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US House Passes $1.2 Trillion Government Funding Bill Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-house-passes-12-trillion-government-funding-bill-ahead-of-shutdown-deadline-1117491955.html
March 22, 2024, 4:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill on Friday ahead of a partial government shutdown deadline, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration.
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Houthis Use Mystery ‘Improved Missile’ to Pierce Israel’s Powerful Air Defenses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/houthis-use-mystery-improved-missile-to-pierce-israels-powerful-air-defenses-1117490582.html
March 22, 2024, 4:08 PM
The IDF confirmed this week that an enemy cruise missile had slammed down in an open area near the southern Red Sea resort city of Eliat, marking the first time that Israel’s powerful air and missile defenses have been penetrated the Houthis, whose missiles are launched from at least 1,700 km away.
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Ukraine Brought Upon Itself Russia’s Retaliatory Strikes & 'More Will Follow'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-brought-upon-itself-russias-retaliatory-strikes--more-will-follow-1117487266.html
March 22, 2024, 3:36 PM
Russia carried out strikes that paralyzed Ukraine's power grid, targeted decision-making centers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, logistics bases, railway junctions and ammunition depots, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Friday. The MoD added that the attacks left Ukraine's military production and repair facilities in disarray.
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UN General Assembly Adopts First-Ever Resolution on AI
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/un-general-assembly-adopts-first-ever-resolution-on-ai-1117484217.html
March 22, 2024, 1:57 PM
Major technological shifts and the creation of artificial intelligence systems for commercial purposes have already raised major concerns due to the perceived dangers AI could pose to democracy and the labor market.
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FAB-3000: Russia Turns Deadly Dumb Bomb Into Standoff Smart Munition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/fab-3000-russia-turns-deadly-dumb-bomb-into-standoff-smart-munition-1117487970.html
March 22, 2024, 1:40 PM
Russia’s military factories have begun churning out the FAB-3000 – a three-ton high-explosive aerial bomb with a 1,400 kg warhead. What will the development mean for the ongoing proxy war in Ukraine?
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In the Footsteps of Soviet 'Lady Death': Decorated Female Sniper Hits Frontline Bull's Eye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/in-the-footsteps-of-soviet-lady-death-decorated-female-sniper-hits-frontline-bulls-eye--1117484019.html
March 22, 2024, 1:00 PM
A sniper who goes by the code name Chernika (meaning "Blueberry") was awarded Russia's "For Courage" medal for her role in repelling the Ukrainian counteroffensive last summer. What may come as a surprise to some is that this war hero is a girl.
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Ukraine May Ditch Legally Toothless 'Finger-Pointing' Blacklist Under Western Pressure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-may-ditch-legally-toothless-finger-pointing-blacklist-under-western-pressure-1117485662.html
March 22, 2024, 12:44 PM
A few days earlier, Ukraine's government announced that it was removing public access to its so-called "International Sponsors of War" list from a related website following "requests from partners." The list is devoid of legal power, but has already triggered a plethora of scandals.
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Russia Conducts 49 Strikes Across Ukraine, Deploys Kinzhal in Retaliation for Shelling: MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russia-carried-out-49-retaliatory-strikes-in-response-ukraines-shelling---defense-ministry-1117486370.html
March 22, 2024, 11:30 AM
The retaliatory attacks disrupted the operation of industrial enterprises producing and repairing weapons, military equipment, and ammunition in Kiev and other regions, according to Russia's military.
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Russian Strikes Paralyze Ukraine's Power Grid: Here's What Was Hit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russian-strikes-paralyze-ukraines-power-grid-heres-what-was-hit-1117484767.html
March 22, 2024, 11:10 AM
Over half of Ukraine was left without electricity, heating, and Internet connectivity Friday morning in the wake of large-scale Russian precision strikes targeting the country's energy grid.
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Ukraine's Energy System Subjected to Largest Attack of All Time - Ukrenergo Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraines-energy-system-subjected-to-largest-attack-of-all-time---ukrenergo-head-1117486236.html
March 22, 2024, 9:03 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Ukraine's energy system was subjected to the largest attack of all time with group strikes hitting the country's thermal and hydroelectric power plants, Ukrainian power grid operator Ukrenergo head Volodymyr Kudrytskyi said on Friday.
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Ukraine 'Lacks Capacity, Personnel & Resources' to Build Own HIMARS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-lacks-capacity-personnel--resources-to-build-own-himars-1117481893.html
March 22, 2024, 8:11 AM
As NATO countries have hesitated to further boost assistance to Kiev, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky blasted his Western partners for the “unacceptable” holdup in the delivery of new arms assistance. Meanwhile, reports have indicated that Ukraine is hoping to ramp up military production on its own soil.
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Russia Blasts UK Smear Campaign Targeting Russian Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russia-calls-uk-slandering-russian-media-attempt-to-blame-undesirable-news-agencies-1117482586.html
March 22, 2024, 6:48 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Speaking to Sputnik on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry accused the UK media of spreading fake news by alleging that RIA Novosti and Sputnik disseminated false information about the death of King Charles III. This attack is seen as an attempt to discredit media outlets that are deemed undesirable by UK authorities.
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Russia Discussing With Yemen Supply of Equipment for Thermal Power Plants - Energy Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/russia-discussing-with-yemen-supply-of-equipment-for-thermal-power-plants---energy-ministry-1117481555.html
March 22, 2024, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is discussing with Yemen a number of projects in the fuel and energy sector, as well as the supply of industrial equipment for Yemeni thermal power plants, the Russian Energy Ministry said after a meeting between Russian Deputy Energy Minister Sergey Mochalnikov and Yemeni Ambassador Ahmed Salem al-Wahishi.
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Raising EU Tariffs on Russian, Belarusian Grain to Aggravate World Food Situation - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/raising-eu-tariffs-on-russian-belarusian-grain-to-aggravate-world-food-situation---moscow-1117481059.html
March 22, 2024, 4:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Friday responded to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to raise EU tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain, saying that these measures will only aggravate the world food situation.
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World Sees Gaza as ‘US Genocide’ Not Just Israel’s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/the-world-sees-gaza-as-us-genocide-not-just-israels-1117481136.html
March 22, 2024, 4:10 AM
On Tuesday, four critical care doctors who recently returned from Gaza spoke to the UN. “I saw the most appalling atrocities, and I saw things I never would have expected to have seen in any healthcare setting,” Dr. Nick Maynard said, adding that he saw “mass indiscriminate bombing” and targeting of healthcare workers.
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EU Has ‘No Way’ to Replace US Funding Ukraine Without Tanking Euro & Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/there-is-no-way-for-eu-to-replace-us-funding-ukraine-without-tanking-euro-economy-1117480522.html
March 22, 2024, 2:00 AM
On Wednesday, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Ukraine, saying that he is confident that the US will pass the roughly $61 billion in aid for Ukraine that has languished in Congress since October. Sullivan did not provide a timeline on when he expects the bill to pass, but stressed there was no need to “speak today about plan B.”
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Ukraine Talks Haven't Started Because of US Threats to Zelensky, Seymour Hersh Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-talks-havent-started-because-of-us-threats-to-zelensky-seymour-hersh-says-1117480375.html
March 22, 2024, 1:45 AM
Negotiations on resolving the conflict in Ukraine could have started months ago, but US authorities threatened Vladimir Zelensky with withdrawal of non-military funding, US journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Seymour Hersh said in an article on Substack.
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Ukraine Now Has to Make Decisions to Leave Some Areas to Fortify Defensive Lines - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/ukraine-now-has-to-make-decisions-to-leave-some-areas-to-fortify-defensive-lines---pentagon-1117480246.html
March 22, 2024, 1:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine is currently having to make strategic decisions about pulling out of some areas in order to strengthen their defensive lines in the conflict with Russia, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Thursday.
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EU Leaders to Urge 'Sustainable Gaza Ceasefire' in Brussels Summit Conclusions, Borrell Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/eu-leaders-to-urge-sustainable-gaza-ceasefire-in-brussels-summit-conclusions-borrell-says-1117480096.html
March 22, 2024, 1:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU leaders will demand a "sustainable ceasefire" in the Gaza Strip in official statement on the results of the European Council's summit in Brussels, moving forward from just humanitarian pauses called for previously, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday.
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US ‘Grand Plan’ is to ‘Reoccupy’ Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240322/us-grand-plan-is-to-reoccupy-africa-1117479849.html
March 22, 2024, 12:02 AM
On Saturday, the Niger's military leadership told the United States, which has three bases in the country, including one controlled by the CIA, that it is no longer welcome in Niger. On Monday, US officials insisted that they wanted to continue their “partnership” with Niger and confirmed that troops remain in the bases.
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16 US States File Lawsuit Against Biden Over Ban on LNG Exports - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/16-us-states-file-lawsuit-against-biden-over-ban-on-lng-exports---statement-1117479383.html
March 21, 2024, 10:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Texas and 15 other US states have have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, saying the ban on exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) goes against the Natural Gas Act and Department of Energy policy, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
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‘Believe in the US!’ Biden's Aide Asks Ukraine to Wait for $60 bn That May Never Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/believe-in-the-us-bidens-aide-asks-ukraine-to-wait-for-60-bn-that-may-never-come-1117477924.html
March 21, 2024, 7:24 PM
Visiting Kiev on Wednesday, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan called on his Ukrainian hosts “not to give up on the US”. He promised the US Congress would eventually unblock the $60-billion package of military aid for Kiev in a "bipartisan" Congress funding bill.
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Antwerp 'Crowned' Europe's Cocaine Capital for Second Straight Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/antwerp-is-crowned-as-europes-cocaine-capital-for-the-second-time-in-a-row-1117473324.html
March 21, 2024, 7:23 PM
Expert analyses reveal the prevalent use of illicit substances like cocaine, ketamine, and 'esctasy' in Europe, especially in major European coastal cities with seaports, risking a major crisis.
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US ‘Frustrated’ by Ukraine's Fanatical Defense of Areas of Limited Strategic Value
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/us-frustrated-by-ukraines-fanatical-defense-of-areas-of-limited-strategic-value-1117478114.html
March 21, 2024, 7:12 PM
Russian forces are engaged in a gradual, methodical advance through the Donbass, cracking heavily fortified Ukrainian defenses after blunting last year’s counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Kiev’s NATO allies have been dropping increasingly obvious hints that they’re looking for a way out of the quagmire after leaving their client state in ruins.
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Global Fertility Crisis Threatens 97% of World Population, Scientists Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/global-fertility-crisis-threatens-97-of-world-population-scientists-warn-1117475820.html
March 21, 2024, 6:40 PM
Global fertility is declining, with over half of all countries and territories experiencing rates below replacement levels in 2021. By 2050, it is projected that 75 percent of the world's fertility rates will be insufficient to maintain population levels.
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Why Slovak Wildcard Robert Fico Could Bring EU House of Cards Crashing Down
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/why-slovak-wildcard-robert-fico-could-bring-eu-house-of-cards-crashing-down-1117477241.html
March 21, 2024, 6:29 PM
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has found himself in the crosshairs of Eurocrats worried that he may become the next Viktor Orban -a thorn in Brussels’ backside rejecting EU directives on everything from Ukraine to criminal justice reform. Sputnik asked Slovak politician Peter Marcek what it is about Fico that’s so unnerving to the establishment.
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Gold Notches to New Highs Amid Buying Spree
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/gold-notches-to-new-highs-amid-buying-spree-1117470927.html
March 21, 2024, 5:36 PM
The price of gold surged last year as central banks eagerly bolstered their gold holdings. A World Gold Council survey asked what prompted the 'gold rush'. The five most common reasons were historical position, performance in times of crisis, long-term store of value, portfolio diversification and lack of default risk.
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US Justice Department Sues iPhone Maker Apple for Creating 'Smartphone Monopoly'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/us-justice-department-sues-iphone-maker-apple-for-creating-smartphone-monopoly-1117476128.html
March 21, 2024, 5:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Apple, accusing the iconic iPhone maker of carving a monopoly from its operating system that created “astronomical valuation” for itself at the expense of rivals, consumers and software developers.
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Russia Expo Has Embraced 9 Million People So Far
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russia-expo-has-embraced-9-million-people-so-far-1117472964.html
March 21, 2024, 4:06 PM
Russia's famous national expo is a spectacular event in the country’s social life like no other. People have flocked to unprecedentedly popular forum from all across Russia and the world.
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Geologists Officially Reject 'Anthropocene' Epoch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/geologists-officially-reject-anthropocene-epoch-1117468957.html
March 21, 2024, 3:50 PM
Scholars have decided against updating our planet's historical timeline — reasoning that the impact of human activity on Earth is insignificant compared to its 4.6 billion-year history.
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Turning the Tide: Why Russia Resurrected the Dnepr Flotilla
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/turning-the-tide-why-russia-resurrected-the-dnepr-flotilla-1117474107.html
March 21, 2024, 3:32 PM
Russia’s defense minister has announced the formation of a new Dnepr River Flotilla and riverboat brigade as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the combat capabilities of forces taking part in the conflict in Ukraine. What do we know about the new flotilla? What impact could it have in combat operations? Sputnik asked naval warfare specialists.
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Get a Sneak Peek at New Russian Troop Arrivals Training in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/get-a-sneak-peek-at-new-russian-troop-arrivals-training-in-special-op-zone-1117468026.html
March 21, 2024, 2:28 PM
The Russian army's success on the front lines of the special operation zone can be attributed to the soldiers' supreme skills in managing weaponry, carrying out precision strikes and navigating the terrain in the course of combat missions. This is precisely why new Russian troop arrivals undergo thorough military training.
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Russia Starts Mass Production of Three-Tonne FAB-3000 Aviation Bombs - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russia-starts-mass-production-of-three-tonne-fab-3000-aviation-bombs---mod-1117472046.html
March 21, 2024, 1:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia started the mass production of three-tonne FAB-3000 high-explosive aviation bombs, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Fact Check: Is Russia Really to Blame for EU’s Food Frustration?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/fact-check-is-russia-really-to-blame-for-eus-food-frustration-1117469847.html
March 21, 2024, 12:54 PM
The European Union is preparing tough new restrictions on the import of grain and seed oils from Russia and Belarus at the urging of five of its eastern members, purportedly over the threat that Russian and Belarusian foodstuffs pose to local farmers’ livelihoods. Is that really the case? Sputnik crunched the numbers to find out.
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Watch Russia's Smerch MLRS Annihilate Ukrainian Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/watch-russias-smerch-mlrs-annihilate-ukrainian-artillery-1117466551.html
March 21, 2024, 12:34 PM
Developed in the 1980s, the Russian BM-30 Smerch, also known as the Tornado, is a formidable and adaptable multiple rocket launcher system specifically designed for long-range fire support. It stands as a vital pillar of the Russian military's artillery capabilities.
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US Weighs Plea Deal For WikiLeaks Founder Assange, With Espionage Charges Dropped - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/us-weighs-plea-deal-for-wikileaks-founder-assange-with-espionage-charges-dropped---report-1117465035.html
March 21, 2024, 11:19 AM
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been engaged in a legal struggle in the UK against being extradited to the US, where he faces 17 counts of espionage and one charge of computer misuse, possibly resulting in a prison term of up to 175 years. However, there apparently may be a way to cut short this protracted London court case.
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Russian Doctors Remove 170 Lung Cancer Tumors, Breaking World Record
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russian-doctors-remove-170-lung-cancer-tumors-breaking-world-record-1117464368.html
March 21, 2024, 11:03 AM
Medics at one of Russia’s biggest oncological facilities have made a breakthrough in removing a record number of lung metastases using a homegrown, patented technique called "isolated chemoperfusion."
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Putin Addresses Russian Public Following Presidential Election Results - Full Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/putin-addresses-russian-public-following-presidential-election-results-1117466107.html
March 21, 2024, 10:01 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin received 87.28% of votes, Russian Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova revealed on Thursday.
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Pentagon’s Plan For First Operational Airborne Laser Weapon Bites the Dust
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/pentagons-plan-for-first-operational-airborne-laser-weapon-bites-the-dust-1117464523.html
March 21, 2024, 9:44 AM
Back in January 2019, Lockheed Martin was awarded a contract to integrate a high-energy laser on an AC-130. It was later announced that US Air Force Special Operations Command would be testing the airborne laser in-flight on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship in 2023. However, last year the trials had still not gotten off the ground.
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Russian Kornet Anti-Tank Units Exercise in Avdeyevka Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russian-kornet-anti-tank-units-exercise-in-avdeyevka-region-1117463267.html
March 21, 2024, 9:01 AM
Russia’s 9M133 Kornet is an advanced, highly effective anti-tank missile system designed to engage heavily armored targets, such as main battle tanks and fortifications.
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Putin Received 87.28% of Votes - Central Election Commission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/putin-received-8728-of-votes---central-election-commission-1117465362.html
March 21, 2024, 9:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 76,277,708 citizens cast their ballots for the candidacy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said on Thursday.
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Russia's Presidential Voter Turnout Comes to 77.49%, Election Officials Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russias-presidential-election-turnout-amounts-to-7749---cec-1117465191.html
March 21, 2024, 8:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The final turnout in Russia's presidential election amounted to 77.49%, Central Election Commission chief Ella Pamfilova said on Thursday.
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Biden's Point Man Visits Ukraine With Bundle of Promises on Getting Aid 'Out the Door'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/bidens-point-man-visits-ukraine-with-bundle-of-promises-on-getting-aid-out-the-door-1117462999.html
March 21, 2024, 6:49 AM
With billions’ worth of Ukraine aid still languishing in Congress, Washington hastily cobbled together a new $300 million package funded with savings from a previous US Army contract for Ukraine weapons amid dire predictions of Kiev’s looming failure in the conflict without a more bountiful handout.
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Ukrainian Officers Negligent in Their Duties and Attitude to Personnel - POW
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/ukrainian-officers-negligent-in-their-duties-and-attitude-to-personnel---pow-1117461190.html
March 21, 2024, 6:33 AM
A Ukrainian POW has shared information about his service in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and described the state of discipline and morale.
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Russia's Roscosmos to Launch First Belarusian Woman Into Space on Thursday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/russias-roscosmos-to-launch-first-belarusian-woman-into-space-on-thursday-1117462878.html
March 21, 2024, 5:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian space agency Roscosmos will launch a Soyuz spaceship with an international crew of three on Thursday that will include the first female spacefarer from Belarus in the European country's post-Soviet history.
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Israeli Army Says $3Mln in Cash Uncovered During Operation in Shifa Hospital
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/israels-army-says-located-nearly-3mln-in-funds-during-operation-in-shifa-hospital-1117461050.html
March 21, 2024, 4:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have found 11 million shekels ($3 million) in US dollars and Jordanian dinars during a search at the Shifa hospital in the north of Gaza City.
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Portugal's President Appoints Luis Montenegro as Prime Minister - President's Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/portugals-president-appoints-luis-montenegro-as-prime-minister---presidents-office-1117460919.html
March 21, 2024, 4:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has appointed Luis Montenegro, a candidate from the Social Democratic Party, as the country's new prime minister following political consultations on forming a new government, the president's office said on Thursday.
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Election and Polls Show Russia Is United While West Fractures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/election-and-polls-show-russia-is-united-while-west-fractures-1117460371.html
March 21, 2024, 3:37 AM
Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin was reelected for another six years in a record landslide, securing 87.8% of the vote, a figure that largely matched outside polling.
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Macron Sending Troops to Ukraine ‘Like a 'Poodle' Urinating on Odessa’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/macron-sending-troops-to-ukraine-like-a-dog-urinating-on-odessa-1117460033.html
March 21, 2024, 2:20 AM
Russian Foreign Intelligence Chief Sergey Naryshkin said on Tuesday that thousands of French troops are being prepared for deployment in the Odessa region of Ukraine.
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Saudi Arabia to Allocate $40Mln to UNRWA for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240321/saudi-arabia-to-allocate-40mln-to-unrwa-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-strip-1117460228.html
March 21, 2024, 2:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia will allocate $40 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for its humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip amid the humanitarian crisis in the enclave, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) said.
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The US Feels It ‘Won’ Europe in The Cold War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/the-us-feels-it-won-europe-in-the-cold-war-1117458607.html
March 20, 2024, 10:38 PM
Over the past few weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has threaten to send troops into the Odessa region of Ukraine, representing a major escalation in the conflict and if followed through, a declaration of war against Russia. The declaration comes as Russia is making consistent gains on the battlefield
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Syria, Venezuela Outline Energy, Food Cooperation Prospects in Face of US Sanctions, Occupation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/syria-venezuela-outline-energy-food-cooperation-prospects-in-face-of-us-sanctions-occupation-1117457458.html
March 20, 2024, 6:39 PM
Washington has leveled severe sanctions against both countries for daring to challenge the US-led unipolar world order. In Syria’s case, the crushing restrictions have been complemented by an illegal occupation of the country’s major oil and food-producing regions.
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Why Bill Gates' Nuclear Reactors are No Match for Russian Competitors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/why-bill-gates-nuclear-reactors-are-no-match-for-russian-competitors-1117456186.html
March 20, 2024, 6:33 PM
Bill Gates-founded TerraPower is seeking permission to build a new-generation nuclear power plant in Wyoming in a bid to promote the technology in Europe, Africa and Asia to sideline Russian and Chinese competitors. Will Gate's bold new project succeed?
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UAE President Congratulates Putin on Election Victory in Phone Conversation - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/uae-president-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory-in-phone-conversation---kremlin-1117457101.html
March 20, 2024, 6:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection and wished him success during a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
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Netanyahu Confirms Plan for Israeli Operation in Rafah Already Approved
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/netanyahu-confirms-plan-for-israeli-operation-in-rafah-already-approved-1117457305.html
March 20, 2024, 6:16 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he had already approved the plan for the ground operation by the Israeli military in the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, adding that the plan to evacuate civilians from the combat zones would also be adopted soon.
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King of Bahrain Congratulates Putin on Election Victory in Phone Conversation - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/king-of-bahrain-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory-in-phone-conversation---kremlin-1117456935.html
March 20, 2024, 6:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection during a phone conversation on Wednesday, the Kremlin said.
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EU Faces $61Bln NATO Spending Shortfall, Roughly Same Amount It Threw Away in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240320/eu-faces-61bln-nato-spending-shortfall-roughly-same-amount-it-threw-away-in-ukraine-1117456405.html
March 20, 2024, 5:50 PM
NATO’s European members have poured tens of billions of euros-worth of weaponry and ammunition into Ukraine to fuel a US-led proxy war against Russia, with little to show for it besides economic crises and soaring budget deficits at home and the loss of their cheapest and most dependable source of energy.
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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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