Russia's GDP Growth Accelerates to 7.7% in February - Economic Development Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/russias-gdp-growth-accelerates-to-77-in-february---economic-development-ministry-1117723751.html
April 3, 2024, 6:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The annual GDP growth in Russia has accelerated to 7.7% in February, while the GDP grew by 6% in January-February when compared to the same period last year, the Economic Development Ministry said on Wednesday in its estimate.
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Signing of Mobilization Law Indicates Zelensky is Desperate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/signing-of-mobilization-law-indicates-zelensky-is-desperate-1117722253.html
April 3, 2024, 5:43 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky signed new mobilization measures into law on April 2, lowering the conscription age and authorizing the creation of an electronic database of military-age men in what is considered to be a "very unpopular" move in Ukraine.
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French Defense Minister Holds Phone Conversation With Russia’s Shoigu - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/french-defense-minister-holds-phone-conversation-with-russias-shoigu---reports-1117722814.html
April 3, 2024, 5:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu held a phone conversation with Russian Defense Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday, Reuters reported, citing the French Defense Ministry’s statement.
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Biden Admin. Cancels Oil Purchase for US Reserve as Crude Prices Jump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/biden-admin-cancels-oil-purchase-for-us-reserve-as-crude-prices-jump-1117722015.html
April 3, 2024, 4:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Surging crude prices have forced the Biden administration to postpone the refilling of the US oil reserve, with the Energy Department reportedly saying on Wednesday that it will not pursue a 3-million barrel purchase in “taxpayers' interest” and analysts adding that the situation would likely continue.
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US, EU Plan to Find New Semiconductor Manufacturing Chemicals Using AI - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/us-eu-plan-to-find-new-semiconductor-manufacturing-chemicals-using-ai---reports-1117721843.html
April 3, 2024, 4:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and the European Union intend to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to find replacements for chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.
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Meet the UK's $6 Million Spy Drones That Are Afraid of Bad Weather
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/meet-the-uks-6-million-spy-drones-that-are-afraid-of-bad-weather-1117720034.html
April 3, 2024, 3:42 PM
The Watchkeeper program has been blasted by British media outlets and MPs as being overpriced, inefficient and late in delivering.
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Hungary Against NATO Strengthening Coordinating Role in Supplying Arms to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/hungary-against-nato-strengthening-coordinating-role-in-supplying-arms-to-ukraine-1117721512.html
April 3, 2024, 3:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary is the only NATO ally that opposed the idea of strengthening the alliance’s coordinating role in supplying arms to Ukraine and training Ukrainian soldiers, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.
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White House Says Unaware if US Arms Used in Israeli Strike on Aid Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/white-house-says-unaware-if-us-arms-used-in-israeli-strike-on-aid-workers-1117720925.html
April 3, 2024, 3:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is unaware if US-supplied weapons were used in an Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers in the Gaza Strip, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Wednesday.
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Russian Gov't to 'Carefully Remove' Barriers on Use of Drones in Economy - Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/russian-govt-to-carefully-remove-barriers-on-use-of-drones-in-economy---prime-minister-1117720606.html
April 3, 2024, 3:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government plans to "carefully remove" barriers that are holding back greater use of drones in the economy, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during his annual report to the country's parliament.
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Two Russian Tu-95 Strategic Bombers Fly Over Barents, Norwegian Seas - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/two-russian-tu-95-strategic-bombers-fly-over-barents-norwegian-seas---mod-1117720218.html
April 3, 2024, 2:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers have carried out a planned flight over the neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian seas, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) reported on Wednesday.
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Photos: Aftermath of Taiwan's Strongest Earthquake Since 1999
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/1117717174.html
April 3, 2024, 2:14 PM
A 7+ magnitude earthquake hit the coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Administration's Seismology Center. It was the strongest to hit Taiwan in 25 years since the 1999 quake. While the Japan Meteorological Agency put it at 7.7, Taiwanese seismologists estimated it to be 7.3 on the Richter scale.
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Trump Leads Biden in 6 Swing States Amid Concerns Over Capabilities, Economy – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/trump-leads-biden-in-6-swing-states-amid-concerns-over-capabilities-economy--poll-1117719710.html
April 3, 2024, 2:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump is leading in six of seven swing states ahead of the 2024 election amid deep concerns over Joe Biden’s ability to rule and dissatisfaction with the economy, a Wall Street Journal poll showed on Wednesday.
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US, Philippines Launch Joint Land Drills North of Manila
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/us-philippines-launch-joint-land-drills-north-of-manila-1117719491.html
April 3, 2024, 1:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US and Philippine armies kicked off an annual joint exercise this week that is billed as an effort to increase bilateral land power capacity and capabilities for joint operations.
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Taiwan Earthquake Cripples High Maintenance F-16V Jets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/taiwan-earthquake-cripples-high-maintenance-f-16v-jets-1117718750.html
April 3, 2024, 1:15 PM
Following the strongest earthquake in 25 years, Taiwan's Armed Forces are engaged in rescue operations amid reports of military assets being impacted by the disaster.
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Source Rejects Western Media Claim That US Warned Russia of Impending Crocus Terror Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/source-rejects-western-media-claim-that-us-warned-russia-of-impending-crocus-terror-attack-1117719079.html
April 3, 2024, 1:13 PM
Western media reports claiming that the US warned Russia about preparations for the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall are not true, an informed source told Sputnik.
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Watch Russia's Tetrahedron Electronic Warfare System Being Tested in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/watch-russias-tetrahedron-electronic-warfare-system-being-tested-in-special-op-zone-1117715348.html
April 3, 2024, 12:13 PM
In addition to advanced combat drones, Russia is also rapidly developing electronic warfare systems to counter enemy weaponry. A brand new such system has just passed military performance tests with flying colors.
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Why NATO's Bid to Take Control of Ukraine Defense Group Looks Unfeasible
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/why-natos-bid-to-take-control-of-ukraine-defense-group-looks-unfeasible-1117713790.html
April 3, 2024, 12:02 PM
The group was formed in early 2022 to shore up Ukraine militarily but is already showing signs of collapsing. Is latest meeting in late January wrapped up without the approval of any US funding to Ukraine.
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Watch New Russian Loitering Munitions in Action
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/watch-new-russian-loitering-munitions-in-action-1117716125.html
April 3, 2024, 12:02 PM
One of Russia’s top military equipment manufacturers, the Kalashnikov Concern, has recently demonstrated its latest creations in action.
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Macron Says No Need for West to Intervene If French Troops Attacked in Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/macron-says-no-need-for-west-to-intervene-if-french-troops-attacked-in-ukraine---reports-1117715000.html
April 3, 2024, 11:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron has told Western allies there would be no need for NATO or US forces to step into the Ukrainian battlefield if Russia targeted French soldiers deployed in the area, US media reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed US officials.
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Russian Fish Exports Expanded to 80 Countries and 2.5 Million Tons in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/russian-fish-exports-expanded-to-80-countries-and-25-million-tons-in-2023-1117714165.html
April 3, 2024, 10:57 AM
The export of fish products increased by 200,000 tons last year, Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev said.
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At Least 9 Dead, 821 Injured in Taiwan's 'Strongest Quake in 25 Years'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/at-least-9-dead-821-injured-in-taiwans-strongest-quake-in-25-years-1117714313.html
April 3, 2024, 10:46 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - At least nine people have died and 821 have been injured in an earthquake that erupted in Taiwan, Taiwanese broadcaster Sanlih reported on Wednesday, citing fire services.
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Greece Plans to Sell White Phosphorus Shells to Ukraine, MP Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/greece-plans-sell-white-phosphorus-shells-to-ukraine---greek-communist-mp-1117712678.html
April 3, 2024, 9:26 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - The Greek government plans to sell tens of thousands of banned white phosphorus munitions to the Czech Republic for further delivery to Ukraine, and the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) condemns these plans, Nikos Papanastasis, a member of the Greek parliament from the KKE, has said in a statement shared with Sputnik.
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Netanyahu Under Pressure From Allies Over Israel's Deadly Strike on Gaza Aid Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/netanyahu-under-pressure-from-allies-over-israels-deadly-strike-on-gaza-aid-workers-1117711431.html
April 3, 2024, 9:15 AM
Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism, has since said that the bombing may constitute a violation of international humanitarian law and a war crime.
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Crocus Terror Attack Well-Organized, Accompanied by Pre-Orchestrated Media Blitz, Says Top Offical
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/crocus-terror-attack-well-organized-accompanied-by-pre-orchestrated-media-blitz-says-top-offical-1117712369.html
April 3, 2024, 9:06 AM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - The terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall was well organized, it was accompanied by extensive and pre-orchestrated media coverage in the West, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Wednesday.
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Upper House Calls on UN to Condemn Western Meddling in Russia's Presidential Vote
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/federation-council-urges-un-to-denounce-west-attempts-to-meddle-into-russian-presidential-election--1117711871.html
April 3, 2024, 8:26 AM
The Federation Council passed a resolution urging the United Nations and global parliaments to denounce meddling by Western countries in Russia's presidential election.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Jet Unleash Torrent of Fire on Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/watch-russian-su-25-jet-unleash-torrent-of-fire-on-ukrainian-positions-1117710474.html
April 3, 2024, 8:15 AM
Su-25 attack aircraft play a crucial role in the special military operation, providing air support to Russian troops.
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Russia Circulates in UNSC Draft Condemning Israeli Strike on Iranian Consulate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/russia-circulates-in-unsc-draft-condemning-israeli-strike-on-iranian-consulate-1117710927.html
April 3, 2024, 6:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has circulated in the UN Security Council a draft statement of the UN body condemning the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Wednesday.
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Biden Administration Urges Congress to Approve Sale of F-15 Jets to Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/biden-administration-urges-congress-to-approve-sale-of-f-15-jets-to-israel---reports-1117710761.html
April 3, 2024, 6:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Joe Biden is urging Congress to approve the sale of F-15 fighter jets to Israel worth a total of $18 billion, while resisting calls to curb US arms sales to the Jewish state over its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, US media reported, citing US officials.
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Russia Knows Swedish Mercs Fighting on Ukraine's Side - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/russia-knows-swedish-mercs-fighting-on-ukraines-side---moscow-1117710043.html
April 3, 2024, 4:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is aware of the participation of mercenaries from Sweden in the hostilities on Ukraine's side, the Russian Foreign Ministry has told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Drone Operators Explain How They Disrupt Ukraine's Military Plans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/watch-russian-drone-operators-explain-how-they-disrupt-ukraines-military-plans-1117704715.html
April 3, 2024, 4:15 AM
Conducting troop rotation and resupplying units in the field has become a nigh impossible task for Ukrainian commanders due to incessant Russian drone strikes.
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US Navy Shipbuilding Efforts Face Delays Due to Supply Chain, Labor Challenges - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/us-navy-shipbuilding-efforts-face-delays-due-to-supply-chain-labor-challenges---reports-1117709717.html
April 3, 2024, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Navy shipbuilding efforts for Columbia-class nuclear-armed submarines and other vessels face delays in excess of a year, US Naval Institute News reported, citing a one-page summary of a US Navy shipbuilding review.
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Biden Calls For Swift Probe in Israel Attack on WCK Workers, Says Not Stand-Alone Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/biden-calls-for-swift-probe-in-israel-attack-on-wck-workers-says-not-stand-alone-incident-1117709350.html
April 3, 2024, 3:17 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden in a statement called for a swift probe into the incident that killed seven humanitarian workers from World Central Kitchen in Gaza.
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US Set the EU up as 'Casualty' in War Against Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/us-set-the-eu-up-as-casualty-in-war-against-russia-1117709470.html
April 3, 2024, 2:36 AM
In September 2022, the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines exploded in what was described as an act of sabotage. Nineteen months later, no guilty party has been fingered by the official investigation, though Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Seymour Hersh reported that the US was behind it.
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Israel's Army Calls World Central Kitchen's Aid Workers' Deaths in Gaza 'Grave Mistake'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/israels-army-calls-world-central-kitchens-aid-workers-deaths-in-gaza-grave-mistake-1117708759.html
April 3, 2024, 1:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of General Staff LTG Herzi Halevi said on Wednesday that an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip that killed seven aid workers with the World Central Kitchen (WCK) nonprofit organization was a "grave mistake" that resulted from a "misidentification" and that it "shouldn’t have happened."
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9 Dead, 821 Injured as Earthquakes Hit Taiwan - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240403/magnitude-75-66-and-63-quakes-hit-near-taiwan-tsunami-warning-issued-in-japans-south-1117709068.html
April 3, 2024, 1:26 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The 7.7-, 6.6- and 6,3-magnitude earthquakes were registered in the vicinity of Taiwan early on Wednesday, and tremors were felt on the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa and Miyako, prompting authorities to issue tsunami warnings for the islands, data of the Japan Meteorological Agency showed.
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‘Havana Syndrome’ More Likely US Homegrown as Western Media Bangs Anti-Russia Drum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/havana-syndrome-more-likely-us-homegrown-as-western-media-bangs-anti-russia-drum-1117706740.html
April 2, 2024, 11:41 PM
On Sunday, a popular US news program ran a feature on the so-called “Havana Syndrome” alleging that Russian spies are utilizing secret energy weapons to damage the brains of US officials. The report came despite a years-long investigation by five US intelligence agencies that determined it was “very unlikely” to have come from a foreign adversary.
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The Soviet Crickets of Cuba
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/the-soviet-crickets-of-cuba-1117708634.html
April 2, 2024, 11:31 PM
Over the weekend, Western media revived the long debunked conspiracy known as “Havana Syndrome” that Russian agents are using secret energy technology to affect the minds of US officials and agents.
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Kim Jong Un Guides Test-Fire of North Korean Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/kim-jong-un-guides-test-fire-of-north-korean-hypersonic-ballistic-missile-1117707588.html
April 2, 2024, 10:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea successfully test-fired a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile Hwasong-16B on Tuesday, North Korean state media reported.
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US Treasury Removes Former European Subsidiary of Russia's VTB Bank From Sanctions List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-treasury-removes-former-european-subsidiary-of-russias-vtb-bank-from-sanctions-list-1117706901.html
April 2, 2024, 10:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Treasury Department on Tuesday removed a former European subsidiary of Russia’s VTB Bank from its sanctions list.
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US Allegedly Warned Russia Crocus City Hall Possible Target of Terrorist Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-allegedly-warned-russia-crocus-city-hall-possible-target-of-terrorist-attack-1117706215.html
April 2, 2024, 10:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US warning for Russia about a potential terrorist attack allegedly mentioned Crocus City Hall as a possible target, The Washington Post reported, citing an unnamed US official.
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17 Syrians Suffered in Attack on Iranian Consulate, US Expects Israel to Carry Out Investigation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/17-syrians-suffered-in-attack-on-iranian-consulate-us-expects-israel-to-carry-out-investigation-1117706065.html
April 2, 2024, 9:47 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Israeli air force strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on Monday killed four Syrians and injured 13 more, Syrian Health Minister Hassan Al-Ghabbash said on Tuesday.
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'Rogue Power All Along': US Has Never Strayed From Belief It Can 'Violate Any Agreement'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/rogue-power-all-along-us-has-never-strayed-from-belief-it-can-violate-any-agreement-1117704868.html
April 2, 2024, 8:46 PM
Last week, the US abstained from a UN resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza for the month of Ramadan, allowing a ceasefire resolution to pass for the first time. The US subsequently claimed the resolution was non-binding, even though UN Security Council resolutions are considered international law.
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US Was Not Notified by Israelis About Their Strike in Damascus – Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-was-not-notified-by-israelis-about-their-strike-in-damascus--pentagon-1117705098.html
April 2, 2024, 8:37 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States was not notified by the Israelis about their strike or the intended target if their strike in Damascus, Syria that killed several senior Iranian military personnel, Pentagon deputy spokesperson Sabrina Singh said.
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Putin Receives Serbian Film Director Kusturica in Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/putin-receives-serbian-film-director-kusturica-in-kremlin-1117704461.html
April 2, 2024, 6:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin received Serbian film director Emir Kusturica in the Kremlin on Tuesday and said during their meeting that their views on the events in Ukraine, including the glorification of fascism in the country, coincided.
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US and Ukrainian Elites Formed 'Criminal Group' to Wage Anti-Russia Terror Campaign
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-and-ukrainian-elites-formed-criminal-group-to-wage-anti-russia-terror-campaign-1117702952.html
April 2, 2024, 6:23 PM
A group of Russian lawmakers has issued a statement calling for the country's Investigative Committee and the Russian Prosecutor General's Office to look into the possible involvement of foreign government officials and intelligence officers in terrorist attacks perpetrated in Russia.
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NATO Drills in Moldova: West Tightens Grip Amid Tensions Around the Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/nato-drills-in-moldova-west-tightens-grip-amid-tensions-around-the-country-1117703028.html
April 2, 2024, 6:15 PM
The poorest country in Europe between 1991 and 2015 is getting more and more “courtship” from the West. For the moment, however, the “bonuses” are limited to promises of EU membership and joint military drills with NATO members.
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Why Chasov Yar's Liberation is Critical to Oust Ukrainian Military From Donbass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/why-chasov-yars-liberation-is-critical-to-oust-ukrainian-military-from-donbass-1117702808.html
April 2, 2024, 6:00 PM
Chasov Yar is crucial to end Ukraine's occupation of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Sergey Poletaev, a political and military analyst and co-founder of Vatfor Project, told Sputnik.
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Xi Tells Biden Taiwan Issue Constitutes Red Line in Bilateral Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/xi-tells-biden-taiwan-issue-constitutes-red-line-in-bilateral-relations-1117701908.html
April 2, 2024, 4:54 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden during a phone conversation on Tuesday that the issue of Taiwan is a red line for the bilateral relations.
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Canadian Soldiers Forced to Rely on Donated Food During Cyber Training - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/canadian-soldiers-forced-to-rely-on-donated-food-during-cyber-training---reports-1117701675.html
April 2, 2024, 3:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canadian soldiers were forced to rely on food donations during cyber training in Ottawa because of inadequate military support and the city’s high cost of living, Ottawa Citizen reported on Tuesday.
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RFK Jr. Says Biden Presents Bigger Threat to Democracy Than Trump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/rfk-jr-says-biden-presents-bigger-threat-to-democracy-than-trump-1117701394.html
April 2, 2024, 3:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Independent US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview for CNN that President Joe Biden poses a bigger threat to democracy than his main opponent and predecessor Donald Trump.
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Israel's Attack on Iranian Consulate Highlights Netanyahu's Pending Defeat in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/israels-attack-on-iranian-consulate-highlights-netanyahus-pending-defeat-in-gaza-1117699434.html
April 2, 2024, 3:01 PM
Tel Aviv launched a strike against the Iranian diplomatic compound in the Syrian capital of Damascus this week, killing several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers in the process.
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Russian Troops Destroy Ukrainian Drone Production and Maintenance Shop - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/russian-troops-destroy-ukrainian-drone-production-and-maintenance-shop---mod-1117700928.html
April 2, 2024, 2:49 PM
The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed a workshop manufacturing Ukrainian drones, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) in Moscow reported, summarizing the latest developments in the special military operation.
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Israeli Attack on Iran’s Consulate in Syria: What Consequences Could Lie on the Horizon?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/israeli-attack-on-irans-consulate-in-syria-what-consequences-could-lie-on-the-horizon--1117698845.html
April 2, 2024, 1:38 PM
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi earlier slammed the attack as an "unfair crime" committed by the Jewish state, which he warned "won’t go unanswered." Russia, for its part, condemned the airstrike as "completely unacceptable."
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Watch Russian T-72 Tank Pummel Ukrainian Soldiers Near Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/watch-russian-t-72-tank-pummel-ukrainian-soldiers-near-avdeyevka-1117697603.html
April 2, 2024, 1:25 PM
A tank crew worked with operators of an Orlan-30 reconnaissance UAV to thwart a Ukrainian counterattack.
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Admiral Moiseyev Appointed Commander-in-Chief of Russian Navy - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/admiral-moiseyev-appointed-commander-in-chief-of-russian-navy---mod-1117699526.html
April 2, 2024, 12:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Admiral Alexander Moiseyev has been appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.
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Two Russian Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Fly Over Sea of Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/two-russian-tu-95ms-strategic-bombers-fly-over-sea-of-japan-1117699081.html
April 2, 2024, 12:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers have completed a routine 10-hour flight over the neutral waters in the Sea of Japan, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Netanyahu Says IDF 'Unintentionally Hit Innocent in Gaza Strip'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/netanyahu-says-idf-unintentionally-hit-innocent-in-gaza-strip-1117698626.html
April 2, 2024, 12:24 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have "unintentionally hit innocent people in the Gaza Strip," and Israel will not allow this to happen in future, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.
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Israeli Strike on Iranian Consulate in Syria Risks Escalation - Russian Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/israeli-strike-on-iranian-consulate-in-syria-risks-escalation---russian-embassy-1117698337.html
April 2, 2024, 12:18 PM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The deadly Israeli airstrike on the consular annex of the Iranian Embassy in Syria has the potential for further escalation across the Middle East, the Russian Embassy in Tehran warned on Tuesday.
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EU Hesitant on Making Moves to Use Russian Frozen Asset Earnings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/eu-make-no-decision-on-use-of-russian-frozen-asset-profits-in-near-future---official-1117698438.html
April 2, 2024, 12:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU Commissioner for Economic Affairs Paolo Gentiloni stated in an interview with Sputnik on Tuesday that there have been no decisions made by European authorities regarding the utilization of earning gained from Russian frozen assets in the foreseeable future.
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Recipe for Success: Moscow Food Producers Venture Into New Friendly Markets Overseas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/recipe-for-success-moscow-food-producers-venture-into-new-friendly-markets-overseas-1117693230.html
April 2, 2024, 12:09 PM
In 2023, Moscow-based food manufacturers have initiated shipments to Brazil, India, Egypt, and four other countries considered friendly, as stated by the capital's press service of the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development.
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New US Marine Regiment Impractical in Reality to 'Strike China' - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/new-us-marine-regiment-impractical-in-reality-to-strike-china-experts-1117697918.html
April 2, 2024, 12:07 PM
Military experts said on Sunday that the newly formed US 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, claiming to target China, will be impractical because the US Marine Corps is equipped with light weapons that are not conducive to coastal operations lacking the capabilities to confront countries like China that have long-range and deep-strike capabilities.
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Putin: Russia Will Find All Perpetrators, Their Links, Beneficiaries of Crocus Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/russia-will-find-all-perpetrators-their-links-beneficiaries-of-crocus-attack---putin-1117697709.html
April 2, 2024, 11:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will find all the perpetrators, beneficiaries and links connected to the Crocus terrorist attack, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
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US Info on Crocus City Hall Terror Plot Was Too Vague - Russian Intel Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-info-on-crocus-city-hall-terror-plot-was-too-vague---russian-intel-chief-1117696255.html
April 2, 2024, 11:20 AM
Information provided by the United States did not allow Moscow to identify the Crocus City Hall terrorist attackers, the head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has said.
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Ukraine's Allies May Be Involved in Drone Strikes Against Russian Civilians
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/ukraines-allies-may-be-involved-in-drone-strikes-against-russian-civilians-1117695805.html
April 2, 2024, 11:14 AM
Plans of the strikes are reportedly being worked out with outside help.
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Russian Intel Chief Calls Israeli Strike on Iranian Consulate in Syria Terrorist Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/russian-intel-chief-calls-israeli-strike-on-iranian-consulate-in-syria-terrorist-attack-1117696341.html
April 2, 2024, 11:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The strike of the Israeli air force on the territory of the Iranian embassy in Damascus is a terrorist attack, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Tuesday.
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Putin Chairs Interior Ministry's Board Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/putin-chairs-interior-ministrys-board-meeting--1117695474.html
April 2, 2024, 11:05 AM
During his address to the nation, Putin emphasized the importance of Russian law enforcement unmasking the true masterminds behind the terror attack at the Moscow concert hall. Additionally, he warned that the enemies of Russia are attempting to sow ethnic discord and hatred, something that must be prevented at all costs.
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Drone Attack on Russia’s Tatarstan Region: Here’s the Latest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/drone-attack-on-russias-tatarstan-region-heres-the-latest--1117695053.html
April 2, 2024, 10:38 AM
The press service of Tatarstan’s Alabuga Special Economic Zone pointed out that the region was attacked by those who earlier launched combat drones toward the Russian city of Belgorod.
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Ukraine Lost Over 80,000 Soldiers, 14,000 Weapon Units Since January – Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/ukraine-lost-over-80000-soldiers-14000-weapon-units-since-january--shoigu-1117695905.html
April 2, 2024, 10:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu chaired a meeting with top Russian officers and discussed the progress of special military operation.
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Iran Vows to Retaliate After Israeli Attack on Consulate in Damascus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/iran-vows-to-retaliate-after-israeli-attack-on-consulate-in-damascus-1117693749.html
April 2, 2024, 10:13 AM
Tehran has warned Tel Aviv of a response following the strike in Syria on Monday in which at least seven died.
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Why Russia’s FAB-3000 Bombs Could Be ‘Game Changer’ in Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/why-russias-fab-3000-bombs-could-be-game-changer-in-ukraine-conflict-1117692231.html
April 2, 2024, 10:08 AM
The FAB-3000 is a multi-purpose munition that can destroy several targets, including fortified industrial facilities, underground structures and dams.
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Russia Reiterates Call on Int'l Organizations to Conduct Probe Into Bucha Events
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/russia-reiterates-call-on-intl-organizations-to-conduct-probe-into-bucha-events-1117693981.html
April 2, 2024, 9:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow reiterates its call that international organizations conduct an investigation into the events in the city of Bucha and reveal the names of the victims, the time and the reasons for their deaths, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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REC's New Horizons: Additive Technologies Set for High Demand in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/recs-new-horizons-additive-technologies-set-for-high-demand-in-middle-east-1117692758.html
April 2, 2024, 9:21 AM
The Russian Export Center (VEB.RF Group) took part in the"Atomexpo-2024" International Forum.
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Iranian Lawmaker Calls Israel's Strike on Consulate in Damascus Attack on Iran's Territory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/iranian-lawmaker-calls-israels-strike-on-consulate-in-damascus-attack-on-irans-territory-1117693824.html
April 2, 2024, 9:20 AM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The strike of the Israeli air force on the territory of the Iranian embassy in Damascus is an open aggression and an attack on the territory of the Islamic Republic, Ebrahim Azizi, the deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Was 'Unaware' of Israel's Plans to Hit Iranian Diplomatic Facility in Damascus - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-was-unaware-of-israels-plans-to-hit-iranian-diplomatic-facility-in-damascus---report-1117691928.html
April 2, 2024, 6:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has informed Iran that Washington "had no involvement" or advance knowledge of a deadly Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in the Syrian capital, media reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed US officials familiar with the matter.
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West to Use Hypothetical Russia-Ukraine Talks to Supply Arms to Zelensky - Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/west-to-use-hypothetical-russia-ukraine-talks-to-supply-arms-to-zelensky--diplomat--1117691782.html
April 2, 2024, 6:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West will use hypothetical negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to supply weapons to Ukraine and to regroup its forces, Konstantin Gavrilov, the head of the Russian delegation at the talks in Vienna on military security and arms control, told Sputnik.
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FSB Thwarts Smuggling of Explosives Hidden in Church Icons From Ukraine to Russia via EU
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/russia-halts-smuggling-of-explosives-from-ukraine-to-russia-via-eu-1117691595.html
April 2, 2024, 5:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday that the agency was able to thwart the smuggling of explosives concealed in church icons from Ukraine to Russia via territory of several European countries.
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Iran Urges OIC to Take Action Against Israel Due to Attack on Iranian Consulate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/iran-urges-oic-to-take-action-against-israel-due-to-attack-on-iranian-consulate-1117691397.html
April 2, 2024, 4:20 AM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - On Monday, Israel carried out an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, as a result of which the building was destroyed. Later, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate general building in Syria’s Damascus killed two IRGC generals and five officers.
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F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Approved to Fly Again in Lightning Conditions - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/f-35-joint-strike-fighter-approved-to-fly-again-in-lightning-conditions---reports-1117690760.html
April 2, 2024, 4:11 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Lockheed Martin F-35 J Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, at a projected $1.7 trillion, the most expensive aircraft and military weapons program in history, has after an almost four-year ban been cleared to fly again in lightning weather conditions, US media reports said.
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Four World Central Kitchen Employees Killed in Gaza Due to Israeli Strike - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/four-world-central-kitchen-employees-killed-in-gaza-due-to-israeli-strike---reports-1117690616.html
April 2, 2024, 3:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Citizens of Poland, Australia and the United Kingdom, who were employees of the non-profit non-governmental organization, World Central Kitchen, died in an Israeli strike on the town of Deir el-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
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‘Only a Matter of Time’ Before NATO Enters Ukraine, Says Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/only-a-matter-of-time-before-nato-enters-ukraine-says-analyst-1117689961.html
April 2, 2024, 1:43 AM
On Sunday, members of the Russian 9th Brigade raised a flag on a northwestern building in Pervomaiskoye, confirming Russian control over most of the village and marking further Russian advances west of Avdeyevka.
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Iran Reserves Right to Take Action in Response to Israeli Attack on Consulate - UN Mission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/iran-reserves-right-to-take-action-in-response-to-israeli-attack-on-consulate---un-mission-1117690168.html
April 2, 2024, 1:27 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Iran has the right to take action as a response to today’s Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the Iranian Mission to the UN said.
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US Weighs Selling Israel F-15s, JDAM Bombs, Air-to-Air Missiles – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240402/us-weighs-selling-israel-f-15s-jdam-bombs-air-to-air-missiles--reports-1117689797.html
April 2, 2024, 12:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US is mulling selling F-15 fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, and precision bombs to Israel as the US ally continues bombing Gaza and is preparing a ground operation in refugee-flooded Rafah, Politico reported on Monday, citing a congressional aide and a person familiar with the discussions.
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Netanyahu’s ‘Personal Agenda’ is Not Hostages
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/netanyahus-personal-agenda-is-not-hostages-1117688807.html
April 1, 2024, 10:25 PM
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets to demand that the government hold new elections and urgently negotiate for the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. Meanwhile, the Israeli government started conscripting ultra-orthodox Jews who were previously immune, causing further divisions in Israeli society.
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Russia Strongly Condemns Israeli Attack on Iranian Consulate in Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/russia-strongly-condemns-israeli-attack-on-iranian-consulate-in-syria---foreign-ministry-1117688279.html
April 1, 2024, 8:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns Israeli airstrike targeting the Iranian consulate general building in Damascus, and considers attacks on diplomatic facilities unacceptable, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
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Taurus Missile Maker's Woes Showcase 'Deficiency in European Weapons Production'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/taurus-missile-makers-woes-showcases-deficiency-in-european-weapons-production-1117687830.html
April 1, 2024, 7:02 PM
Prominent European weapon manufacturer MBDA has recently announced that manufacturing of its Taurus cruise missiles has been put on hold due to an allegedly slow rate of weapon procurement orders issued by Germany.
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Russia's First-Ever Mass Ground Drone Attack Heralds 'Further Robotization of Warfare'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/russias-first-ever-mass-ground-drone-attack-heralds-further-robotization-of-warfare-1117683977.html
April 1, 2024, 6:00 PM
Russian forces executed an attack last week that may open a new chapter in ground-based drone warfare.
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Why's the Western Press Betting on Reviving Havana Syndrome Hoax?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/why-is-western-press-trying-to-revive-havana-syndrome-fake-1117686292.html
April 1, 2024, 4:55 PM
US broadcaster CBS has claimed there is reason to believe that American officials struck by the so-called Havana Syndrome were "attacked" by Russia, despite five US intelligence agencies debunking the theory last year. What's behind this new round of hysteria?
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Sanctions Empower Russia, 'Boomerang' on Europe and Undermine Dollar Hegemony – Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/sanctions-empower-russia-boomerang-on-europe-and-undermine-dollar-hegemony--experts-1117684289.html
April 1, 2024, 4:20 PM
Western economic aggression against Russia only sped up its economic growth, with Moscow bolstering ties with the Global South and becoming one of its key pillars.
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IRGC Commander Killed By Israeli Strike Near Iranian Embassy in Damascus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/irgc-commander-killed-by-israeli-strike-near-iranian-embassy-in-damascus-1117686084.html
April 1, 2024, 3:51 PM
The strike killed Iranian Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who was the head of the Quds force in Lebanon and Syria, according to preliminary reports.
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Trump Says He Has ‘No Choice’ But to Conduct Mass Deportations of Illegal Migrants
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/trump-says-he-has-no-choice-but-to-conduct-mass-deportations-of-illegal-migrants-1117685904.html
April 1, 2024, 3:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would have "no choice" but to conduct mass deportations of illegal migrants from the United States once he is back in the White House.
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Israeli Strike on Building Near Iranian Embassy in Syria Kills Two People - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/israeli-strike-on-building-near-iranian-embassy-in-syria-kills-two-people---source-1117685668.html
April 1, 2024, 3:21 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - At least two people were killed as the result of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building near Iranian embassy in Syria’s Damascus, a Syrian security source told Sputnik on Monday.
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So Long, US: China Could 'Eventually Become World’s Number One Economy' – Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/so-long-us-china-could-eventually-become-worlds-number-one-economy--expert-1117684773.html
April 1, 2024, 2:56 PM
On Monday, the Bank of China projected a year-on-year growth rate of 4.8 percent for the country's gross domestic product (GDP).
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Electric Car Battery Manufacturers Fueling Global Demand for Lithium
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/electric-car-battery-manufacturers-fuelling-global-demand-for-lithium-1117684076.html
April 1, 2024, 2:18 PM
During the 2024 Atomexpo International Forum (the 13th edition), Nikita Gusakov, senior vice president of the Russian Export Center (part of VEB.RF), reported that the lithium market has experienced an annual growth rate of nearly 30%. He noted that more than 85% of the demand for lithium comes from manufacturers of batteries for electric cars.
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Russia Develops 'Crunch' Drone to Measure Radiation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/russia-develops-crunch-drone-to-measure-radiation-1117682820.html
April 1, 2024, 1:04 PM
The booming Russian drone industry has produced an array of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for a variety of both civil and military purposes. Recently, a new advanced drone has been introduced.
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US Covering Those Responsible for Crocus Terrorist Attack - Russian Intel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/us-covering-those-responsible-for-crocus-terrorist-attack---russian-intel-1117683634.html
April 1, 2024, 12:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is covering those responsible for the Crocus concert venue terrorist attack, and the office of US President Joe Biden is intensifying work to create a distorted picture of what happened, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 510 Soldiers in Donetsk Vicinity in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/ukraine-loses-up-to-510-soldiers-in-donetsk-vicinity-in-past-day-1117683253.html
April 1, 2024, 12:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces have lost up to 510 soldiers in the Donetsk direction in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Russian Investigators Say Launch Probe After Calls to Inquire West Attacks Against Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/russian-investigators-say-launch-probe-after-calls-to-inquire-west-attacks-against-russia-1117683098.html
April 1, 2024, 12:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Investigative Committee said on Monday that it has launched a probe following the appeal of State Duma on the need to investigate terrorist attacks by the United States, Ukraine and Western countries against Russia.
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See How Russian Servicemen Examine German-made Marder IFV
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/see-how-russian-servicemen-examine-german-made-marder-ifv-1117680585.html
April 1, 2024, 12:20 PM
Last week, Russian forces captured their first German-made Marder IFV as a trophy near Avdeyevka. Ukrainian troops panicked during an unsuccessful counterattack and retreated, abandoning the machine, the Russian Defence Ministry reported.
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'Too Old and in Poor Health': Ukrainian Conscripts 'Unmotivated' to Fight – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/too-old-and-in-poor-health-ukrainian-conscripts-unmotivated-to-fight--report-1117680281.html
April 1, 2024, 10:45 AM
Replenishing ranks depleted by last year's botched counteroffensive remains a sensitive issue for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as Russian troops continue to advance in many areas in the special military operation.
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North Korea Plans to Launch More Reconnaissance Satellites
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240401/north-korea-plans-to-launch-more-reconnaissance-satellites-1117680128.html
April 1, 2024, 9:45 AM
North Korea launched its space program in the 1970s and began construction of its first spaceport in the 1980s.
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