Shipping Companies’ Fiddling With Tracking Data to Avoid Houthi Attacks Has Opposite Effect
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/shipping-companies-fiddling-with-tracking-data-to-avoid-houthi-attacks-has-opposite-effect-1117784229.html
April 6, 2024, 6:52 PM
The Yemeni militia effectively shut down the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to Israeli, British and US commercial maritime traffic via a campaign of hijackings, missile and drone attacks. The US and Britain began a relentless bombing campaign in January to try to deplete the group's capabilities, but have reportedly had little luck to date.
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How Russia Can Disarm Threat of Ukraine’s Ultra-Long Range Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/how-russia-can-disarm-threat-of-ukraines-ultra-long-range-drones-1117783385.html
April 6, 2024, 5:08 PM
Facing setbacks up and down the front and regular Russian attacks targeting its military and energy infrastructure, Ukraine’s top brass hopes to find respite with a long-range drone strike capability. Sputnik asked drone warfare experts about the dangers posed by Kiev’s new strategy, and what tools Russia has to counter the threat.
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Poland Raises Fears of 'Evil Russian Empire' as Pretext for Frantic Militarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/poland-raises-fears-of-evil-russian-empire-as-pretext-for-frantic-militarization-1117782852.html
April 6, 2024, 4:59 PM
Military aviation was up in the air on high alert on Saturday morning in response to “the actions of Russian aviation in Ukraine,” the commanders of Polish air force posted on the X network.
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Hamas Delegation to Visit Cairo on April 7 for Ceasefire Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/hamas-delegation-to-visit-cairo-on-april-7-for-ceasefire-talks-1117783177.html
April 6, 2024, 4:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas said on Saturday its delegation would visit Cairo on April 7 at Egypt's invitation to take part in a new round of ceasefire talks while maintaining all its demands.
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Declassified Docs Reveal Explicit NATO Pledge Not to Meddle in Russia's Neighborhood
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/declassified-docs-reveal-explicit-nato-pledge-not-to-meddle-in-russias-neighborhood-1117781799.html
April 6, 2024, 2:58 PM
The Western bloc has a long record of promises to Russia made and broken, from a commitment not to expand east, to a pledge to support the 2015 Minsk peace deal to end the Ukrainian crisis. Now, a new set of records reveals that NATO vowed not to meddle in Russia’s backyard – a commitment broken in subsequent decades through color revolutions.
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Trump's 10% Tariff Plan Scares Canada, Could Spark Global Backlash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/trumps-10-tariff-plan-scares-canada-could-spark-global-backlash-1117780481.html
April 6, 2024, 2:26 PM
According to diplomats, the Trudeau cabinet expects Canada to be exempt from Trump's 10 percent duties on all imports if he secures a second term in office.
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US Slammed for 'Fearmongering' by Talking Up ‘Chinese Overcapacity’ Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/us-slammed-for-fearmongering-by-talking-up-chinese-overcapacity-claims-1117780698.html
April 6, 2024, 1:54 PM
From hyping the alleged "China threat" and attacking US chip companies seeking to continue doing business with Beijing, Washington has devised a new term targeting the Asian giant – "overcapacity," as it forges ahead with its traditional hawkish modus operandi of disregarding everything but its own interests.
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Ukrainian Command Forces Soldiers to Search for Ammunition in Swamps
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/ukrainian-command-forces-soldiers-to-search-for-ammunition-in-swamps-1117781007.html
April 6, 2024, 1:53 PM
In March, Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Ivan Havryliuk admitted that stocks of certain types of ammunition in Ukraine had fallen to critical levels, making it difficult for the Ukrainian armed forces to carry out its tasks.
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Sixteen Detained During Prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem - Israeli Police
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/sixteen-detained-during-prayers-in-al-aqsa-mosque-in-jerusalem---israeli-police-1117781337.html
April 6, 2024, 1:48 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - As many as 16 people have been detained during night and morning prayers in Al-Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on suspicion of incitement to terrorism, the Israeli police said on Saturday.
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Ukraine's Top General Admits His Forces Backing Down Amid Lack of Ammo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/ukraines-top-general-admits-his-forces-backing-down-amid-lack-of-ammo-1117778802.html
April 6, 2024, 12:14 PM
NATO's proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is not only drained of ammo, but rapidly running out of military personnel, with growing numbers of fighting-age men either dying in combat, deserting, or dodging the draft. As Russia's forces advance steadily in the military op zone, Western aid has decreased to a trickle.
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Outgoing Boeing CEO Bags $33 Million Pay-Off Despite B737 Max Accidents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/outgoing-boeing-ceo-bags-33-million-pay-off-despite-b737-max-accidents-1117777062.html
April 6, 2024, 11:43 AM
The beleaguered US aerospace giant is in hot water over several accidents involving its 737 Max airliner and rising concerns about its safety standards and management.
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Two Russian Tu-95MS Strategic Bombers Fly Over Chukchi Sea - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/two-russian-tu-95ms-strategic-bombers-fly-over-chukchi-sea---mod-1117780240.html
April 6, 2024, 11:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian Tu-95МS strategic missile carriers have carried out an over 12-hour flight over the waters of the Chukchi Sea located between Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Area and the US state of Alaska, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Ukraine Loses Over 280 Troops in Avdeyevka Region in Past 24 Hours - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/ukraine-loses-over-280-troops-in-avdeyevka-region-in-past-24-hours---mod-1117779898.html
April 6, 2024, 11:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces repelled 12 attacks by Ukrainian troops in the region of Avdeyevka, over the past 24 hours, with Kiev losing more than 280 servicepeople in the area as a result, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Strike on Aid Workers in Gaza: 'US Knows How to Be Silent' on Israel's Violations – Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/strike-on-aid-workers-in-gaza-us-knows-how-to-be-silent-on-israels-violations--analyst-1117776230.html
April 6, 2024, 11:32 AM
The Biden administration has upped pressure on Israel in the wake of its strike on World Central Kitchen aid staff. A warning was issued that US policy on Gaza would depend on Israel’s measures to mitigate civilian harm in the enclave, according to a readout of a call between US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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US, Israeli Military on High Alert for Iran to Strike Back at Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/us-israeli-military-on-high-alert-for-iran-to-strike-back-at-israel---reports-1117776762.html
April 6, 2024, 8:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and Israel have put their armed forces on high alert amid reports of a possible retaliation from Iran for Israel's airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the New York Times reported, citing sources.
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Russian Artillery Defeats US-Made Howitzer in Long-Range Showdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/russian-artillery-defeats-us-made-howitzer-in-long-range-showdown-1117775039.html
April 6, 2024, 7:28 AM
The Giatsint-S self-propelled howitzer is a powerful modern weapon system developed by Russia. It features advanced technology, high mobility, and impressive firepower, making it a valuable asset for the country's armed forces.
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Forty Members of US Congress Urge Biden to Cease Offensive Arms Supply to Israel - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/forty-members-of-us-congress-urge-biden-to-cease-offensive-arms-supply-to-israel---letter-1117776071.html
April 6, 2024, 7:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Forty members of US Congress, including former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have appealed with a joint letter to US President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to stop the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel after a deadly Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen's (WCK) humanitarian convoy in the Gaza Strip.
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New Rustled-Up Joint NATO Mission Shows West 'Has No Real Plan in Ukraine' - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/new-rustled-up-joint-nato-mission-shows-west-has-no-real-plan-in-ukraine---analyst-1117775376.html
April 6, 2024, 7:16 AM
NATO countries intend to set up a joint mission in Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told journalists earlier in the week, to enhance coordinated use of the alliance’s capabilities to support Ukraine.
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Ecuador Detained Former Vice President Jorge Glas at Mexican Embassy in Quito
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/ecuador-detained-former-vice-president-jorge-glas-at-mexican-embassy-in-quito-1117775204.html
April 6, 2024, 5:25 AM
MOSCOW, April 6 (Sputnik/Prime) - The Ecuadorian authorities have detained former Vice President Jorge Glas at the Mexican embassy in Quito, Reuters reported.
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US Uses Legislative Power to Punish Countries That Escaped Their ‘Imperialist’ Control
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/us-uses-legislative-power-to-punish-countries-that-escaped-their-imperialist-control--1117774456.html
April 6, 2024, 4:26 AM
Cuban-American lawmakers sponsored a bill preventing the Biden administration from removing Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism until they form a multi-party democracy.
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Iraqi Shia Groups Take Credit for Attack on Israeli Oil Refineries in Haifa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/iraqi-shia-groups-take-credit-for-attack-on-israeli-oil-refineries-1117774108.html
April 6, 2024, 3:06 AM
Observers expect the Iranian-backed Axis of Resistance to step up attacks in the Middle East after an Israeli strike hit Iran's consulate in Syria this week.
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NATO's 'Losing War' and an Empty Promise to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/natos-losing-war-and-an-empty-promise-to-ukraine--1117773465.html
April 6, 2024, 2:07 AM
Foreign ministers of NATO member states met in Brussels this week to mark the alliance’s seventh anniversary and prepare for their July summit in Washington. During the meeting, participants discussed plans to expand their support for Ukraine.
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Slovakia Committed to Humanitarian Aid, Not Bombs, for Ukraine - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/slovakia-committed-to-humanitarian-aid-not-bombs-for-ukraine---foreign-minister-1117772645.html
April 6, 2024, 12:18 AM
BRATISLAVA (Sputnik) - The government of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico continued to chart an independent course on the Donbass Crisis Friday by insisting the country would not contribute towards arms provisions in a proposed NATO fund for Ukraine.
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Proving Part of 'Concerted Effort to Industrialize Genocide'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/israeli-strikes-in-gaza-proving-part-of-concerted-effort-to-industrialize-genocide-1117770696.html
April 5, 2024, 10:32 PM
The Lavender system reportedly marked as many as 37,000 Palestinians as suspected militants and usually targeted their homes for possible air strikes rather than during the course of military activity.
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Strengthened Russia-DPRK Relations Signal New World Beyond US Hegemony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/strengthened-russia-dprk-relations-signal-new-world-beyond-us-hegemony-1117771381.html
April 5, 2024, 10:08 PM
The two countries’ cooperation is yet another sign of an emerging multipolar world order, says one analyst.
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Armenia, Azerbaijan Accuse Each Other of Shelling Military Positions on Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/armenia-azerbaijan-accuse-each-other-of-shelling-military-positions-on-border-1117770201.html
April 5, 2024, 9:08 PM
YEREVAN/BAKU (Sputnik) - Armenia and Azerbaijan on Friday exchanged accusations of shelling each other's military positions in their border area.
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No Common Ground Found as UN Envoy Seeks Restart of Cyprus Reunification Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/no-common-ground-found-as-un-envoy-seeks-restart-of-cyprus-reunification-talks-1117770025.html
April 5, 2024, 8:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar is trying to restart reunification talks for Cyprus but has not yet found common ground, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar told Sputnik on Friday.
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‘Curious Timing’: What’s Behind US Security Council Resolution Proposing Ban on Nukes in Space?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/curious-timing-whats-behind-us-security-council-resolution-proposing-ban-on-nukes-in-space-1117767963.html
April 5, 2024, 6:38 PM
Russia has promised to “form a position” on a US-sponsored Security Council resolution proposing a ban nuclear weapons in space in due course. Why is Washington suddenly so interested in the idea? What kinds of things could the resolution contain? Sputnik asked one of America’s top independent military and foreign affairs observers to comment.
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Oil Price Exceeds $90 Per Barrel in Biggest Weekly Rally Since Early February
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/oil-price-exceeds-90-per-barrel-in-biggest-weekly-rally-since-early-february-1117769090.html
April 5, 2024, 6:32 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Crude prices broke above $90 per barrel on Friday, giving the oil rally its biggest week since early February.
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Romania to Host NATO Black Sea Drills From April 8-21 - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/romania-to-host-nato-black-sea-drills-from-april-8-21---defense-ministry-1117768869.html
April 5, 2024, 6:19 PM
KISHINEV (Sputnik) - Romania will host NATO's multinational naval exercise Sea Shield in the Black Sea and the Danube Delta from April 8–21, the Romanian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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US Congresswoman Says Earthquakes, Eclipses Represent ‘Strong Signs’ From God to Repent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/us-congresswoman-says-earthquakes-eclipses-represent-strong-signs-from-god-to-repent-1117765644.html
April 5, 2024, 5:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - An earthquake on the eastern coast of the United States on Friday and a total solar eclipse on April 8 represent signals from God for the country to repent, US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Friday.
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US Attempted to Manipulate UN Security Council About Israel-Gaza Resolutions - Russian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/us-attempted-to-manipulate-un-security-council-about-israel-gaza-resolutions---russian-envoy-1117764553.html
April 5, 2024, 4:34 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States’ representative to the UN Security Council attempted to manipulate the group by making misleading statements about resolutions regarding Israel’s conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
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Scott Ritter: Israeli Attack on Iranian Consulate Could ‘Throw World Into Chaos’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/scott-ritter-israeli-attack-on-iranian-consulate-could-throw-world-into-chaos-1117763641.html
April 5, 2024, 4:17 PM
Israel targeted the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus, Syria on Monday, killing 16 people, including a top IRGC Quds Force commander. The same day, IDF drones struck three World Central Kitchen vehicles in Gaza, killing seven aid workers. Scott Ritter tells Sputnik how these events are connected.
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Kamikaze Drone Attacks Military Unit in Transnistria - State Security Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/kamikaze-drone-attacks-military-unit-in-transnistria---state-security-ministry-1117763409.html
April 5, 2024, 3:33 PM
TIRASPOL (Sputnik) - A kamikaze drone attacked a military unit in Transnistria, a defacto independent republic, on Friday and caused minor damage to a radar station, the region’s State Security Ministry said.
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Moscow Court Arrests Another Defendant in Crocus City Hall Attack Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/moscow-court-arrests-another-defendant-in-crocus-city-hall-attack-case-1117763223.html
April 5, 2024, 3:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow's Basmanny District Court on Friday ruled to arrest Muhammad Zoeir Sharipzoda, another defendant in the Crocus City Hall concert venue terrorist attack case, the court told Sputnik.
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UNSC Meeting Briefly Interrupted by Powerful 5+ Magnitude Earthquake in New York
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/unsc-meeting-briefly-interrupted-by-powerful-5-magnitude-earthquake-in-new-york-1117762511.html
April 5, 2024, 2:54 PM
According to seismologists, the earthquake occurred 46 kilometers northwest of the city of Edison in the American state of New Jersey, with a population of about 102,000 people, at 14:23 UTC.
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NATO Chief Says F-16 Deliveries to Ukraine No ‘Silver Bullet’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/nato-chief-says-f-16-deliveries-to-ukraine-no-silver-bullet-1117762396.html
April 5, 2024, 2:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned that the incoming deliveries of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine will not turn the tide of the conflict.
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Top UK Diplomat Urges NATO to Up Defense Spending Amid Possible Trump Return
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/top-uk-diplomat-urges-nato-to-up-defense-spending-amid-possible-trump-return-1117762156.html
April 5, 2024, 2:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Increasing NATO defense spending and gearing up the alliance in its strongest form will protect it from risks connected with former US President Donald Trump's potential reelection in November, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron told the Daily Mail newspaper.
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EU Declines Comment on Reports About 'Territories for Security' Option for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/eu-declines-comment-on-reports-about-territories-for-security-option-for-ukraine-1117761888.html
April 5, 2024, 2:36 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission on Friday declined to comment on media reports about negotiations allegedly being held within NATO on Ukraine's possible territorial concessions in exchange for accelerated NATO accession, but pledged to stand with Kiev whatever its decision may be.
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Iran vs. Israel Military Comparison: Who’s Tougher?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/iran-vs-israel-military-comparison-whos-tougher-1117759486.html
April 5, 2024, 2:34 PM
The escalation in tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv following Israel’s missile strike on the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus on Monday has revived fears of an all-out conflict between the Middle Eastern powers. But which nation’s military is better equipped for a large-scale conflagration?
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Amped Up Israel-Iran Standoff Could Trigger 'Disastrous Energy Crisis'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/amped-up-israel-iran-standoff-could-trigger-disastrous-energy-crisis-1117760796.html
April 5, 2024, 2:30 PM
Israeli officials have stated that Iran may actively retaliate for the recent targeting of the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus by Tel Aviv. As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, oil prices surged on Thursday, reaching the highest levels since October of last year.
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Initial Probe Findings Due as Biden Expected to Visit Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/baltimore-bridge-collapse-initial-probe-findings-due-as-biden-expected-to-visit-site-1117757964.html
April 5, 2024, 1:54 PM
US officials are investigating several factors that could have led to the engine failure of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. However, apprehension surrounds the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) conclusions.
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Ukrainian Drones Attack Cargo Port Area of ZNPP - Station’s Press Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/ukrainian-drones-attack-cargo-port-area-of-znpp---stations-press-office-1117760079.html
April 5, 2024, 1:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian combat drones attacked the cargo port area and a nitrogen-oxygen station of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on Friday, the station’s press office said, adding that the incident did not result in any significant damage.
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Russia Unleashes Massive Retaliation in Response to Ukraine's Bid to Damage Oil & Gas Facilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/russia-carries-out-massive-strikes-in-response-to-ukraines-attempts-to-damage-oilgas-facilities-1117759332.html
April 5, 2024, 12:28 PM
The Russian Armed Forces have carried out 39 strikes on Ukrainian energy and military facilities in response to the Kiev regime's attempts to damage Russian oil and gas and energy facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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What is the Secret of Silk's Natural Strength?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/what-is-the-secret-of-silks-natural-strength-1117755484.html
April 5, 2024, 11:06 AM
The natural mechanism of silk fiber creation remained a mystery to science for over 100 years.
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OHCHR Calls Israeli Attacks on Humanitarian Workers in Gaza War Crime
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/ohchr-calls-israeli-attacks-on-humanitarian-workers-in-gaza-war-crime-1117758423.html
April 5, 2024, 10:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The attacks of Israel against humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip are a war crime, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said on Friday.
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Watch Ukrainian Soldiers Shoot Comrades, Attempt to Conceal Corpses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/watch-ukrainian-soldiers-shoot-comrades-attempt-to-conceal-corpses-1117756791.html
April 5, 2024, 10:49 AM
Amid reports that the Kiev regime's army units are increasingly rife with cases of insubordination and desertion, Sputnik earlier obtained footage appearing to show Ukrainian troops being shot at and having grenades thrown at them by their own comrades during a Russian advance.
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Russia to Study US Draft Resolution on Non-Deployment of Nuclear Arms in Space - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/russia-to-study-us-draft-resolution-on-non-deployment-of-nuclear-arms-in-space---kremlin-1117757726.html
April 5, 2024, 10:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will study the US draft resolution on the non-deployment of nuclear weapons in space and then develop a position, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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Trophy Ukrainian Armored Vehicle 'Azovets' Unfit for Combat, Russian Experts Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/trophy-ukrainian-armored-vehicle-azovets-unfit-for-combat-russian-experts-say-1117754927.html
April 5, 2024, 9:56 AM
The Ukrainian armored vehicle BMPT 'Azovets' is unsuitable for use in combat conditions, the commander of an armored vehicle repair unit told Sputnik.
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Total of 201 Civilians Killed in Ukrainian Strikes on Russia Since Early 2024 - Russian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/total-of-201-civilians-killed-in-ukrainian-strikes-on-russia-since-early-2024---russian-envoy-1117756460.html
April 5, 2024, 8:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 201 civilians have been killed as a result of Ukraine's attacks on Russian territory since the beginning of 2024, Russian Foreign Ministry special envoy Rodion Miroshnik said on Friday.
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US Wants Thorough Investigation Into World Central Kitchen Staff Death in Gaza - Blinken
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/us-wants-thorough-investigation-into-world-central-kitchen-staff-death-in-gaza---blinken-1117756350.html
April 5, 2024, 8:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States wants to see an independent, thorough and full investigation into the deaths of foreign World Central Kitchen staff in the Gaza Strip, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.
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Flight Range of Russian FPV Drones Increases to 130 Kilometers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/flight-range-of-russian-fpv-drones-increases-to-130-kilometers-1117754480.html
April 5, 2024, 8:24 AM
First-person view (FPV) drones have significantly impacted modern warfare by providing real-time, immersive aerial surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. FPV drones are used for various purposes, including target acquisition and precision strikes, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reducing risks to personnel.
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Germany Unveils 'Most Sweeping Military Reforms' Since Cold War - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/germany-unveils-most-sweeping-military-reforms-since-cold-war---reports-1117755915.html
April 5, 2024, 7:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Berlin has unveiled the "most sweeping military reforms" since the Cold War, including a possible revival of compulsory national service, in efforts to better prepare the country's armed forces to defend NATO territory, The Financial Times has reported.
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Ukraine Approaches Critical Moment in Military Terms, Zelensky's Office Chief Admits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/ukraine-approaches-critical-moment-in-military-terms-zelenskys-office-chief-admits-1117755002.html
April 5, 2024, 6:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is entering a critical moment in terms of military capacity, Ukrainian Chief of Staff and the head of President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, Andriy Yermak, has told Politico, urging US lawmakers to act as soon as possible on the new aid package to support the Ukrainian armed forces.
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Israel Claims Intel Shows Possible Iran Attack Using 'Long-Range Missiles or Drones'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/israel-claims-intel-shows-possible-iran-attack-using-long-range-missiles-or-drones-1117754620.html
April 5, 2024, 5:49 AM
Iranian officials have warned Tel Aviv that Tehran has the right to take action in response to Israel's missile strike on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus that killed 16 people, among them IRGC Brig. Gen. Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a senior Revolutionary Guard Quds Force commander advising the Syrian military in its counterterrorism operations.
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Terrorist Groups, Ukrainian Intel Probed for Having Hand in Crocus Attack - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/terrorist-groups-ukraine-special-services-probed-for-involvement-in-crocus-attack---moscow-1117754079.html
April 5, 2024, 5:13 AM
Russian investigators are probing terrorist organizations Ukraine's special services for involvement in organizing and financing the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Friday.
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Watch Russian Helicopters Strike Ukrainian Stronghold and Personnel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/watch-russian-helicopters-strike-ukrainian-stronghold-and-personnel-1117753523.html
April 5, 2024, 5:04 AM
The Russian Aerospace Forces are a highly integrated branch of the nation's military, responsible for air, space, and missile defense operations. It includes both manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Russian Air Defenses Destroyed 53 Drones Over Five Regions Overnight - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/russian-air-defenses-destroyed-53-drones-over-five-regions-overnight---mod-1117753919.html
April 5, 2024, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down 53 Ukrainian drones in five Russian regions overnight to Friday, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Sweden's Plans to Create NATO Base on Gotland Island Provocative - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/swedens-plans-to-create-nato-base-on-gotland-island-provocative---moscow--1117753391.html
April 5, 2024, 4:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sweden's plans to create a NATO base on the island of Gotland are provocative, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.
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Russia's Armed Forces Enter Suburbs of Chasov Yar - DPR Head's Aide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/russias-armed-forces-enter-suburbs-of-chasov-yar---dpr-heads-aide-1117753035.html
April 5, 2024, 4:15 AM
Russian forces have entered the suburb of Chasov Yar, the enemy has built serious fortifications in the city over the year, its territory is mined, said an adviser to DPR head Denis Pushilin, Yan Gagin.
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Ukraine's Military Has 'Collapsed' as NATO Marks 75th Anniversary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/ukraines-military-has-collapsed-as-nato-marks-75th-anniversary--1117752717.html
April 5, 2024, 4:13 AM
The US reaffirmed its commitment that Ukraine will eventually join NATO Thursday. But Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced frustration that a timeline for Kiev to join the military alliance has not been set.
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Poland Demands International Probe Into Death of Its Citizen in Israeli Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/poland-demands-international-probe-into-death-of-its-citizen-in-israeli-strike-1117752570.html
April 5, 2024, 3:41 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland demands that an international investigation with Warsaw's participation be held into the death of a Polish national in an Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen's (WCK) aid workers, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and National Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
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South Korea Eyes Holding Trilateral Summit With China, Japan in May - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/south-korea-eyes-holding-trilateral-summit-with-china-japan-in-may---reports-1117752438.html
April 5, 2024, 3:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korea is planning to hold a trilateral summit with China and Japan in May to resume talks, which have not been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strained relations between Tokyo and Seoul.
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Europe Being Forced to 'Self-Harm' in Pursuit of US Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/europe-being-forced-to-self-harm-in-pursuit-of-us-interests---analyst-1117751971.html
April 5, 2024, 3:21 AM
As NATO marked the 75th anniversary of its foundation, the alliance gathered Wednesday to discuss a proposal by chief Jans Stoltenberg for a €100 billion ($108 billion) five-year fund for Ukraine. The proposal is in preparation for a possible future without US support should former President Trump return to the Oval Office.
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Man Armed With Machete Intended to Kill Argentina's President - Security Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/man-armed-with-machete-intended-to-kill-argentinas-president---security-minister-1117751825.html
April 5, 2024, 2:27 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Argentine police have detained a man armed with a machete and other sharp objects attempting to infiltrate the Casa Rosada presidential palace in Buenos Aires to kill President Javier Milei, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said.
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Trump Says He Doubts Biden Will Agree to Debate, Calls for Drug Testing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/trump-says-he-doubts-biden-will-agree-to-debate-calls-for-drug-testing-1117751541.html
April 5, 2024, 1:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump expressed doubt over President Biden's willingness to debate and suggested candidates should undergo drug testing during an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt Thursday.
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Governor of Russia's Murmansk Region Hospitalized After Knife Attack - Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/governor-of-russias-murmansk-region-hospitalized-after-knife-attack---office-1117751385.html
April 5, 2024, 1:17 AM
MURMANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - The governor of Russia's Murmansk Region Andrei Chibis was hospitalized after a knife attack in the town of Apatity Thursday, his press office told Sputnik.
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Trump Says Chinese Migrants Entering US Illegally Could Be Building Army Within Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/trump-says-chinese-migrants-entering-us-illegally-could-be-building-army-within-country-1117751268.html
April 5, 2024, 1:08 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said Chinese migrants illegally entering the United States along the southern border could be building an army inside the country.
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US Diplomacy ‘Utterly Failed' in Ukraine, Washington Should Seek Negotiations - Sachs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/us-diplomacy-utterly-failed-in-ukraine-washington-should-seek-negotiations---sachs-1117751141.html
April 5, 2024, 12:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) Lenka White - US policy in Ukraine has failed and instead of encouraging the country’s NATO membership bid Washington should seek peace negotiations with Russia, world-renowned economics professor Jeffrey Sachs told Sputnik.
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The Trump-Proofing Checklist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/the-trump-proofing-checklist--1117750293.html
April 5, 2024, 12:43 AM
Mainstream media has dubbed a new proposal a way to “Trump-proof” aid for Ukraine. Some foreign ministers, however, have made it clear that any funding that moves NATO closer to war will not be supported.
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Trump Says He Would Have Called Putin Personally to Warn About Crocus Terror Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/trump-says-he-would-have-called-putin-personally-to-warn-about-crocus-terror-attack-1117750785.html
April 5, 2024, 12:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said during a recent interview he would have called Russian President Vladimir Putin personally to warn him about the Islamic State* terrorist group plotting to carry out a terrorist attack in Russia.
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US Welcomes Steps Announced By Israel to Increase Aid Flow to Gaza - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240405/us-welcomes-steps-announced-by-israel-to-increase-aid-flow-to-gaza---white-house-1117750618.html
April 5, 2024, 12:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States welcomes Israel's announcement to increase the flow of humanitarian assistance allowed into Gaza to assist Palestinian civilians displaced by the country's military operation, the White House said in a press release Thursday.
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Russia's Air Defenses Destroy Over 40 Air Targets in Rostov Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/russias-air-defenses-destroy-over-40-air-targets-in-rostov-region---governor-1117749997.html
April 4, 2024, 11:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - According to preliminary data, Russian air defense systems have destroyed more than 40 air targets over the Morozovsky District in Russia's Rostov Region, Governor Vasily Golubev said Friday.
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NATO Has No Plans to Send Combat Units to Ukraine - Stoltenberg
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/nato-has-no-plans-to-send-combat-units-to-ukraine---stoltenberg-1117749854.html
April 4, 2024, 11:28 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance has no plans to send combat units to Ukraine but called on member states to intensify the supply of weapons to Kiev.
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Houthis Say 37 Killed, 30 Wounded in 3 Months of US and UK Strikes on Yemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/houthis-say-37-killed-30-wounded-in-3-months-of-us-and-uk-strikes-on-yemen-1117749335.html
April 4, 2024, 10:52 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - As many as 37 people have been killed and another 30 have been wounded in three months of strikes by the United States and the United Kingdom on Yemen, Ansar Allah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said.
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'They Want Famine': Israeli Strike Against WCK Workers Intended as Message to Deter Aid for Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/they-want-famine-israeli-strike-against-wck-workers-intended-as-message-to-deter-aid-for-gaza-1117747189.html
April 4, 2024, 10:50 PM
Following a fatal strike on aid workers in Gaza, Biden warned Netanyahu on Thursday that any future support from the US is dependent on the protection of civilians and aid workers in Gaza. It is the first time the US has threatened to pull their support from Israel.
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US Very Concerned About Possible Full-Scale War Between Israel, Iran - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/us-very-concerned-about-possible-full-scale-war-between-israel-iran---white-house-1117749082.html
April 4, 2024, 10:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is very concerned about a potential full-scale war between Israel and Iran following an Israeli strike on an Iranian diplomatic facility in Damascus, White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby said during an interview with Fox News.
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Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador, Orders Closure of Consulates Amid Tensions - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/somalia-expels-ethiopian-ambassador-orders-closure-of-consulates-amid-tensions---reports-1117748831.html
April 4, 2024, 10:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Somalia has ordered the expulsion of Ethiopian Ambassador Muktar Mohamed Ware and the closure of two Ethiopian consulates and is recalling its ambassador back to Mogadishu for comprehensive consultations, Somali National News Agency (SONNA) has reported.
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Lack of Firepower, Manpower Dooms Ukraine as Zelensky May Seek ‘Escalation’ in Moldova
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/lack-of-firepower-manpower-dooms-ukraine-as-zelensky-may-seek-escalation-in-moldova-1117747773.html
April 4, 2024, 9:59 PM
Russia is pressing forward in the Donbass conflict almost two weeks after a horrific terrorist attack outside Moscow left over 140 dead. Russian intelligence continues to study the incident, recently revealing they believe the Ukrainian regime played some role in its funding or planning.
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Lawmaker Says US Must Leave NATO if Ukraine Ever Gains Admittance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/lawmaker-says-us-must-leave-nato-if-ukraine-ever-gains-admittance-1117747563.html
April 4, 2024, 9:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator Mike Lee suggested in an X post that the United States should leave NATO if Ukraine is admitted into the military bloc as a 33rd member.
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Melding Old Steel With New Tech: How Russia Was Able to ‘Reconstitute’ Its Army So Quickly
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/melding-old-steel-with-new-tech-how-russia-was-able-to-reconstitute-its-army-so-quickly-1117745485.html
April 4, 2024, 7:15 PM
A senior US State Department official has pointed to the alarming rate at which Russia’s military was able to “reconstitute” itself after the opening stages of the NATO-sponsored proxy war in Ukraine, fatally undermining Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin’s hopes that the Ukrainian crisis would permanently “weaken” Russia militarily.
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Seizing Russian Assets Cannot Undermine Global Monetary System - IMF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/seizing-russian-assets-cannot-undermine-global-monetary-system---imf-1117743757.html
April 4, 2024, 6:47 PM
Western plans to confiscate Russia’s sovereign assets should have sufficient legal grounds and should not cause the destruction of the global monetary system, International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesperson Julie Kozack said on Thursday.
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Ukraine Strips Germany Bare, Literally: German Police Mock Supply Shortage in a Viral Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/ukraine-strips-germany-bare-literally-german-police-mock-supply-shortage-in-a-viral-video-1117741717.html
April 4, 2024, 6:34 PM
Police officers from Bavaria — Germany’s largest state in the country’s southeast — filmed an April Fools video where they went on duty with no trousers on, jokingly pointing to a lack of uniforms due to the COVID-19 aftermath and the strain of the Ukraine conflict.
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Biden Tells Netanyahu US Gaza Policy to Depend on Israel Minimizing Civilian Harm
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/biden-tells-netanyahu-us-gaza-policy-to-depend-on-israel-minimizing-civilian-harm-1117744781.html
April 4, 2024, 6:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that the US policy on Gaza would depend on Israel’s steps to mitigate civilian harm in the enclave, according to a readout of the call that happened in the wake of the Israeli strike on World Central Kitchen workers.
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How Israel-Iran Conflict Could Shatter World Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/how-israel-iran-conflict-could-shatter-world-economy-1117742951.html
April 4, 2024, 6:08 PM
The April 1 attack on the Iranian embassy in Damascus, believed to be carried out by Israel, is widely seen as a major escalation. What if a war between Iran and Israel breaks out?
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Gold Reaches New Peaks as Investors Flee Rising Inflation Woes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/gold-reaches-new-peaks-as-investors-flee-rising-inflation-woes-1117740951.html
April 4, 2024, 6:08 PM
Amid geopolitical tensions and dollar devaluation fears, gold's meteoric rise sees the yellow metal hit $2,295 per troy ounce, driven by inflation hedging, de-dollarization efforts and central bank acquisitions, signaling a global shift away from the US currency.
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Which Western Countries Are Mired in Ukraine Proxy Conflict?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/which-western-countries-are-mired-in-ukraine-proxy-conflict-1117737653.html
April 4, 2024, 5:16 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron riled up his NATO allies, especially Germany, when he said in February that Western leaders had discussed sending troops to Ukraine. While no consensus had been reached, nothing could be ruled out, he added. Moscow warned that any threat from NATO would meet a response.
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How Iran Can Avoid Falling Into Netanyahu’s Trap as Israel Escalates ‘Shadow War’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/how-iran-can-avoid-falling-into-netanyahus-trap-as-israel-escalates-shadow-war-1117741166.html
April 4, 2024, 4:33 PM
Tel Aviv dramatically escalated its covert war against Iran on Monday, targeting the consulate annex to the Islamic Republic’s Damascus Embassy in a missile strike. Three days later, an al-Qaeda-linked* terror group with suspected ties to Mossad struck police stations in southeastern Iran. Can an all-out war between the regional powers be avoided?
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'Absolute' Approval of Zelensky's Job Performance Down to 22% From 74% in 2022 - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/absolute-approval-of-zelenskys-job-performance-down-to-22-from-74-in-2022---poll-1117742508.html
April 4, 2024, 4:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of Ukrainians who "absolutely approve" of Volodymyr Zelensky’s performance as president fell to 22% in February 2024 from 74% in April 2022, a USAID-funded poll by Ukraine's Rating Group has found.
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Italian Island Overcrowded With Goats Offers Animals for Adoption
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/italian-island-overcrowded-with-goats-offers-animals-for-adoption-1117734356.html
April 4, 2024, 3:41 PM
Twenty years ago, a goat breeder's dream on the remote Italian island of Alicudi was left unfulfilled. The animals were abandoned to fend for themselves, and their population has now exceeded that of the island's people six-fold.
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NATO Establishes Joint Mission in Ukraine - Polish Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/nato-establishes-joint-mission-in-ukraine---polish-foreign-minister-1117740474.html
April 4, 2024, 3:33 PM
NATO countries have established a joint mission in Ukraine, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told journalists.
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Macron: France Will Be Ready for Paris Olympics Opening Despite High Terrorist Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/macron-france-will-be-ready-for-paris-olympics-opening-despite-high-terrorist-threat-1117739962.html
April 4, 2024, 2:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France will be ready to host the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony, which is set to take place along the river Seine, despite the high risk of terrorist attacks, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
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NASA Investigating Mysterious Object That Struck Florida House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/nasa-says-investigating-origins-of-object-that-struck-florida-house-1117739581.html
April 4, 2024, 2:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA is investigating the origins of an object that purportedly struck a home in Florida after falling from space, NASA Deputy News Chief Jennifer Dooren said in a statement shared with Sputnik.
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ODAB-500: What’s Known About Russia’s Terrifying Air-Dropped Vacuum Bomb
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/odab-500-whats-known-about-russias-terrifying-air-dropped-vacuum-bomb-1117735790.html
April 4, 2024, 2:44 PM
Russia’s Aerospace Forces have begun using some of some of their heaviest conventional firepower in recent weeks, striking Ukrainian entrenchments with FAB (Russian for ‘High-Explosive Aviation Bomb’) series munitions. Now, an even deadlier air-dropped weapon known as the ODAB-500 has been deployed. Here’s everything we know about it.
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US Imports From Russia Increased to $287.9Mln in February - Census Bureau
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/us-imports-from-russia-increased-to-2879mln-in-february---census-bureau-1117739157.html
April 4, 2024, 2:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US imported $287.9 million worth of goods from Russia in February, up from $244 million in January, according to US Census Bureau data published on Thursday.
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German Military Needs $7Bln More Than Allotted in 2025 - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/german-military-needs-7bln-more-than-allotted-in-2025---defense-minister-1117738664.html
April 4, 2024, 2:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German armed forces (Bundeswehr) need approximately 6.5 billion euros ($7.1 billion) more than earmarked for 2025, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday.
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Western Powers ‘Destroying Foundations of Strategic Stability,’ Russian General Staff Chief Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/western-powers-destroying-foundations-of-strategic-stability-russian-general-staff-chief-says-1117732852.html
April 4, 2024, 1:55 PM
Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov has said that Western countries are consistently destroying the foundations of strategic stability and international security institutions.
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From Establishment to Expansion: Reflecting on 75 Years of NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/from-founding-to-expansion-reflecting-on-75-years-of-nato-1117736866.html
April 4, 2024, 1:51 PM
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1949, NATO's expansion has come in waves, creeping toward Russia's borders.
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75th Anniversary: NATO Exists to Respond to Conflicts It Caused
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/75th-anniversary-nato-exists-to-respond-to-conflicts-it-caused-1117734976.html
April 4, 2024, 1:28 PM
Over the last 30 years, NATO has lost its veneer of a "defensive" alliance, turning into an overtly expansionist and interventionist military bloc, Sputnik's interlocutors say.
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Russia Discovered 222 Oil, Gas Fields on Its Territory Over Last 5 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240404/russia-discovered-222-oil-gas-fields-on-its-territory-over-last-5-years---federal-agency-1117735670.html
April 4, 2024, 1:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has discovered 222 hydrocarbon fields on its territory over the last five years, the deputy head of Rosnedra, the Russian Federal Agency on Mineral Resources, Orest Kasparov, said on Thursday.
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