Pellegrini's Win in Slovakia's Won't Allow EU to Drag It Into Conflict Against Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/pellegrinis-win-in-slovakias-wont-allow-eu-to-drag-it-into-conflict-against-russia-1117798193.html
April 7, 2024, 5:34 PM
Slovak parliamentary speaker Peter Pellegrini, who shares prime minister Robert Fico's staunch opposition to continued arms supplies to Ukraine, won the second round of Slovakia's presidential election. Pellegrini and Fico's left-wing opposition to the Russo-Ukraine war proved to be a winning formula.
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Iraqi Militia Attacks ‘Vital Target’ in Strategic Israeli Port City of Eilat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/iraqi-militia-attacks-vital-target-in-strategic-israeli-port-city-of-eilat-1117799645.html
April 7, 2024, 4:47 PM
Israel has faced a series of unrelenting missile and drone attacks from militias operating across the Middle East through the course of the war in Gaza. While most of the projectiles have been shot down by the country's powerful air defenses, some have managed to make it through. The city of Eilat has become one of the top targets.
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Rare Photos: Soyuz MS-24 Crew Returns to Earth From International Space Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/rare-photos-soyuz-ms-24-crew-returns-to-earth-from-international-space-station-1117797377.html
April 7, 2024, 3:40 PM
On Saturday the descent vehicle of the manned spacecraft Soyuz MS-24, carrying members of the 21st expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), landed in Russia's neighboring country of Kazakhstan.
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Western Economies Fall Off Ranking of Russia's Top 5 Trade Partners and Into Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/western-economies-fall-off-ranking-of-russias-top-5-trade-partners-and-into-recession-1117798383.html
April 7, 2024, 3:35 PM
Washington and Brussels flipped the world trade order on its head in 2022 after picking a fight with Russia over Ukraine, dramatically reducing trade with Moscow in hopes of ‘punishing’ it for its military operation. Cut off from its main source of cheap energy, European nations face the threat of systemic recession and deindustrialization.
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Three Employees of Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/three-employees-of-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-wounded-after-ukrainian-attack-1117798801.html
April 7, 2024, 3:12 PM
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been subjected to constant Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks for over two years, ever since it fell into the hands of Russian forces in March 2022. Russia has warned the world's nuclear safety watchdog and Kiev's Western sponsors that the attacks threaten to unleash a nuclear crisis in the heart of Europe.
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New 3D Map Sparks Dark Energy Debate, Causes Stir Over Universe's Future
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/new-3d-map-sparks-dark-energy-debate-causes-stir-over-universes-future-1117794693.html
April 7, 2024, 2:58 PM
A research team have drawn a map of the universe teeming with galaxies, outnumbering those in previous maps threefold.
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Zelensky Agrees to Rack Up New US Military Aid as Debt as Army Warns of Critical Shortages
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/zelensky-agrees-to-rack-up-new-us-military-aid-as-debt-as-army-warns-of-critical-shortages-1117797129.html
April 7, 2024, 1:41 PM
Congress is expected to return from its spring recess on Monday, with vocal anti-war and anti-Ukraine aid Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene saying she can’t rule out House Speaker Mike Johnson agreeing to support a $61 billion US aid package proposed by the Biden administration last October.
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Japan's Semiconductor Industry Gets Lifeline With TSMC's First Chip Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/japans-semiconductor-industry-gets-lifeline-with-tsmcs-first-chip-plant-1117790588.html
April 7, 2024, 12:56 PM
With TSMC's Kumamoto chip plant buzzing, its CEO CC Wei and Japan's premier stress the semiconductor giant's role in Tokyo's revival of its crumbling chip industry amid huge investments and expansion plans.
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Russia Ramps Up Iskander-M Missile Production For Special Military Operation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/russia-ramps-up-iskander-m-missile-production-for-special-military-operation-1117792050.html
April 7, 2024, 12:40 PM
The Russian Iskander-M is a highly mobile, short-range ballistic missile system, designed to provide precision fire support and target engagement capabilities.
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US-Led Naval Drills Prompt Heightened Tensions in South China Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/us-led-naval-drills-prompt-heightened-tensions-in-south-china-sea-1117793847.html
April 7, 2024, 12:30 PM
In a historic first, the US, Japan, the Philippines and Australia have conducted joint naval drills in the disputed South China Sea, citing China's growing assertiveness in the region and further escalating tensions with Beijing.
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Borrell's 'European Garden' is Rife With Hundreds of Organized Crime Networks - Europol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/borrells-european-garden-is-rife-with-hundreds-of-organized-crime-networks---europol-1117782618.html
April 7, 2024, 12:05 PM
Recent startling revelations about organized crime in the European Union (EU) spotlight the extensive use of real estate for money laundering purposes by more than a third of criminal groups.
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Russian Forces Destroy Ukraine's Warehouse of Unmanned Boats Over Past 24 Hours - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/russian-forces-destroy-ukraines-warehouse-of-unmanned-boats-over-past-24-hours---mod-1117794182.html
April 7, 2024, 11:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian aerospace forces destroyed Ukrainian troops' warehouse that stored unmanned boats handed over to Kiev by NATO, as well as two S-300 air defense systems and several other military targets over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Storm Shadow Killer: What We Know About Russian Warships' Pantsir-M Air Defense Shield
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/pantsir-m-russian-warships-do-it-all-air-defense-shell-1117792920.html
April 7, 2024, 11:50 AM
The naval variant of Russia’s Pantsir surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery system has made its combat debut, taking on and defeating Storm Shadow cruise missiles in the Ukrainian conflict zone. What’s known about the system? How does it differ from the ground version? Where has it been deployed?
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Ukraine's Kamikaze Drones Attack Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Right After IAEA's Inspection
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/ukraines-kamikaze-drones-attack-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-right-after-iaeas-inspection-1117794018.html
April 7, 2024, 11:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's kamikaze drones have attacked the territory of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant right after an inspection carried out by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the plant's press service said on Sunday.
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AUKUS to Push Forward With Expansion Despite Quarrels Between Allies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/aukus-to-push-forward-with-expansion-despite-quarrels-between-allies-1117790806.html
April 7, 2024, 11:05 AM
Earlier reports had indicated that the administration of US President Joe Biden was pushing hard to gain momentum on the AUKUS Pillar 2 stage before the US elections in November. It was also noted that Japan and Canada were in line to join the second - non-nuclear - pillar of the trilateral security partnership.
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Pantsir-M Naval Air Defense System Used for 1st Time, Shoots Down Storm Shadow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/pantsir-m-naval-air-defense-system-used-in-special-operation-for-1st-time-1117792287.html
April 7, 2024, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pantsir-M naval air defense system has been used for the first time in the special military operation zone and destroyed the Storm Shadow missiles, the CEO of High Precision Systems (part of Russia's state-owned defense corporation Rostec), Oleg Ryazantsev, said on Sunday.
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Russian TOS-1A Solntsepyok Heavy Flamethrower System Accuracy Improved to Meters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/russian-tos-1a-solntsepyok-heavy-flamethrower-system-accuracy-improved-to-meters-1117791058.html
April 7, 2024, 9:46 AM
Russia's TOS-1A Solntsepyok (Scorching Sunlight) is a unique and devastatingly powerful multiple rocket launcher system designed to engage and destroy heavily fortified positions, armored vehicles and area targets with high explosive incendiary (HEI) rockets.
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Road to Freedom: 10th Anniversary of People Power in the Donbass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/road-to-freedom-10th-anniversary-of-people-power-in-the-donbass-1117784573.html
April 7, 2024, 9:39 AM
Exactly ten years ago, at the height of a Ukrainian political crisis brought on by a US-sponsored coup in Kiev, Donetsk residents opposed to the new regime proclaimed the Donetsk People's Republic. Lugansk followed suit shortly after. How did it all happen? Check out Sputnik's infographic.
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Watch Russian Artillery Destroy Ukrainian Mortar Crew & Ammo Depot Near Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/watch-russian-artillery-destroy-ukrainian-mortar-crew--ammo-depot-near-avdeyevka-1117789564.html
April 7, 2024, 9:20 AM
The artillery units of the Russian Armed Forces are responsible for providing fire support and precision strikes during special military operations. They operate a wide range of artillery systems, including howitzers, rocket launchers and missile launchers to target enemy positions.
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Ukraine-sceptic Pellegrini Officially Wins in Slovak Presidential Election With 53.12% of Votes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/ukraine-sceptic-pellegrini-officially-wins-in-slovak-presidential-election-with-5312-of-votes-1117791541.html
April 7, 2024, 9:12 AM
Slovak parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini, who opposes arms supplies to Ukraine, has officially won the presidential election in Slovakia with 53.12 percent of the vote, head of the Slovak State Commission for Elections and Control of Financing of Political Parties Eduard Burda announced on Sunday.
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US Reluctant to Cut Off Israel's Arms Pipeline Despite Gaza Deaths
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/us-reluctant-to-cut-off-israels-arms-pipeline-despite-gaza-deaths-1117788744.html
April 7, 2024, 8:43 AM
US President Biden warned PM Netanyahu in a phone call on Thursday that Israel must take "a series of specific, concrete and measurable steps to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering and the safety of aid workers" if it doesn't want to see a change in US policy on Gaza.
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Russia's Lavrov to Visit China on April 8-9 for Talks With Chinese Counterpart - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/russias-lavrov-to-visit-china-on-april-8-9-for-talks-with-chinese-counterpart---moscow-1117790258.html
April 7, 2024, 7:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit China from April 8-9 to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and discuss bilateral and international issues, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
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UK Sends Ship to Eastern Mediterranean to Support Aid Corridor to Gaza Strip - Gov't
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/uk-sends-ship-to-eastern-mediterranean-to-support-aid-corridor-to-gaza-strip---govt-1117790003.html
April 7, 2024, 7:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom has sent a Royal Navy ship to the Eastern Mediterranean to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to the Gaza Strip, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said.
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Watch: Russian Sappers Destroy Explosives Near Mariupol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/watch-russian-sappers-destroy-explosives-near-mariupol-1117789171.html
April 7, 2024, 6:37 AM
Russian sappers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of their fellow soldiers and civilians during military operations. Their primary tasks include identifying, disarming, and neutralizing explosive devices, as well as conducting demining operations.
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Ecuador Detains Former Vice President Fearing His Possible Escape
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/ecuador-detains-former-vice-president-fearing-his-possible-escape-1117789668.html
April 7, 2024, 6:29 AM
QUITO (Sputnik) - The Ecuadorian government has decided to storm the Mexican embassy in the country to detain former Vice President Jorge Glas because there was a "real" possibility of his escape, Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld said.
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France to Procure About 500 AASM Bombs to Replenish Stocks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/france-to-procure-about-500-aasm-bombs-to-replenish-stocks---reports-1117788631.html
April 7, 2024, 5:01 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French Defense Ministry is preparing to order a new batch of about 500 AASM bombs from French company Safran to replenish stockpiles after Paris promised to supply Ukraine with 600 such bombs, La Tribune newspaper reported, citing sources.
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Greta Thunberg Pads Arrest Record Twice in One Day at Protest in The Hague
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/greta-thunberg-pads-arrest-record-twice-in-one-day-at-protest-in-the-hague--1117787777.html
April 7, 2024, 4:03 AM
The protest group Extinction Rebellion said they have blocked a highway in the Netherlands more than 35 times in protest of fossil-fuel subsidies.
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Russia Appeals to IAEA as Ukraine Risks Disaster With Attacks on Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/russia-appeals-to-iaea-as-kiev-risks-disaster-with-attacks-on-zaporozhye-nuclear-plant-1117787924.html
April 7, 2024, 3:49 AM
The massive nuclear station is reportedly now completely reliant on a single 750-kilowatt line for external power.
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Security Council to Discuss Palestine's Request for Full UN Membership Monday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/security-council-to-discuss-palestines-request-for-full-un-membership-monday-1117787413.html
April 7, 2024, 2:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will consider Palestine's request for full membership at the UN and its transfer to the UNSC Committee on the Admission of New Members on April 8, a schedule of meetings for next week revealed.
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Russia Slams Transnistria Drone Attack 'Provocation'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/russia-slams-transnistria-drone-attack-provocation-1117787281.html
April 7, 2024, 2:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow views a drone attack on a military unit in Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria as a provocation aimed at aggravating the situation in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Saturday.
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Solar Eclipse May Be Eclipsed by Bad Weather As Cities Cash in on Celestial Show
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/solar-eclipse-to-be-eclipsed-by-bad-weather-while-cities-cash-in-on-celestial-show-1117787011.html
April 7, 2024, 2:10 AM
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will stretch across North America. With the phenomenon not occurring again until summer 2044, those wishing to see the spectacle are willing to spend a large chunk of change to do so, even if the viewing time only last a little over four minutes.
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Nicaragua Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Ecuador Amid Fallout from Mexican Embassy Invasion
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/nicaragua-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-ecuador-amid-fallout-from-mexican-embassy-invasion-1117786515.html
April 7, 2024, 12:51 AM
Ecuador's highly provocative move has elicited condemnation across Latin America, with an Organization of American States (OAS) meeting scheduled to discuss the issue.
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Ukraine Critic Pellegrini Wins Presidential Election in Slovakia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240407/ukraine-war-critic-pellegrini-wins-presidential-election-in-slovakia-1117786044.html
April 7, 2024, 12:01 AM
Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, is projected to win the country's presidential contest according to official vote tallies.
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Israel Claims to Open Erez Land Crossing Following Phone Call with Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/israel-claims-to-open-erez-land-crossing-following-phone-call-with-biden-1117785189.html
April 6, 2024, 10:46 PM
The call marks the latest purported attempt by the Biden Administration to pressure Israel to reduce civilian casualties in Gaza. Nearly 33,000 Palestinians have been killed since hostilities began in October according to local health authorities.
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Zelensky Admits Ukraine Lacks Weapons to Stop Russian Armed Forces Offensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/zelensky-admits-ukraine-lacks-weapons-to-stop-russian-armed-forces-offensive-1117785487.html
April 6, 2024, 9:25 PM
Ukraine does not have sufficient weapons to conduct offensive operations against the Russian army or to disrupt its progress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday.
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What's Left 9: Foreign Policy Under the Left
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/whats-left-9-foreign-policy-under-the-left--1117772270.html
April 6, 2024, 9:11 PM
Every country needs a coherent foreign policy. And it’s impossible to overstate the importance of the United States’ military and diplomatic posture.
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Korcok Leads Slovakia Presidential Election Polling, Pellegrini Ahead in Early Count
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240406/korcok-leads-slovakia-presidential-election-polling-pellegrini-ahead-in-early-count-1117785053.html
April 6, 2024, 8:58 PM
Ivan Korcok, perceived as a pro-Western figure, would likely clash with Prime Minister Robert Fico who rejects the provision of lethal aid to Ukraine.
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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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