Second to None: How Russia Masters Its Electronic Warfare
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/second-to-none-how-russia-masters-its-electronic-warfare-1117947049.html
April 15, 2024, 7:12 PM
The Russian armed forces mark Electronic Warfare (EW) Specialist Day on April 15. How have Russia's EW systems been improved since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine?
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‘Political Clown’ Zelensky May Be Ukraine’s Last President - Ukrainian Politician
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/political-clown-zelensky-may-be-ukraines-last-president---ukrainian-politician-1117946593.html
April 15, 2024, 7:02 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidential mandate will expire just over a month from now on May 20, with the former comedian and actor elected on a platform of restoring peace to the Donbass, but winding up turning his nation into a tool for a NATO proxy war against Russia.
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Texas National Guard Confirms US Soldier Discharged Weapon in 'Border-Related Incident'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/texas-national-guard-confirms-us-soldier-discharged-weapon-in-border-related-incident-1117947578.html
April 15, 2024, 7:00 PM
EL PASO (Sputnik) - A Texas Military Department spokesperson confirmed to Sputnik on Monday that a US National Guard servicemember fired his gun during a border-related incident on the US border with Mexico on Sunday.
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Russia and China Working on Sustainable Moon Bases: What Do We Know About Them?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/russia-and-china-working-on-sustainable-moon-bases-what-do-we-know-about-them-1117943645.html
April 15, 2024, 6:00 PM
Establishing sustainable closed-loop research facilities capable of maintaining life on the Moon is an ambitious task only two countries have come close to so far.
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Ukraine's ‘Groundhog Day’ of Rehashed Counteroffensive and Crimean Bridge Bluster
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/ukraines-groundhog-day-of-rehashed-counteroffensive-and-crimean-bridge-bluster-1117942239.html
April 15, 2024, 5:47 PM
After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky trailed plans for another counteroffensive in an interview to German newspaper Bild, a high-ranking source in the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the new attempt would end in complete disaster for Kiev and the ultimate defeat of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Netanyahu Asks IDF to List Target Options in Iran to ‘Send Message’ - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/netanyahu-asks-idf-to-list-target-options-in-iran-to-send-message---reports-1117945944.html
April 15, 2024, 5:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to list a possible targets in Iran to send a "message" to Tehran without causing casualties, The Washington Post reported on Monday.
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Gallant Told Austin Israel 'Has No Choice' But to Strike Against Iran - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/gallant-told-austin-israel-has-no-choice-but-to-strike-against-iran---reports-1117945087.html
April 15, 2024, 4:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant spoke over the weekend with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and informed him that Israel has no choice but to attack Iran in response to the latter's retaliatory drone and missile strike on Saturday night, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official and a source in the know.
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Scott Ritter: Ukraine 'Owned' by US, While With Israel It’s the Other Way Around
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/scott-ritter-ukraine-owned-by-us-while-with-israel-its-the-other-way-around-1117944704.html
April 15, 2024, 4:28 PM
Senior Ukrainian officials couldn’t help but feel sidelined by the outpouring of US attention and support for Israel as Tel Aviv sought to fend off an unprecedented Iranian missile and drone attack over the weekend. There’s a good reason for that, says former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter.
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US Hard-Pressed to React as Iran Gets ‘Complete Map of Israeli Defense Capabilities’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/us-hard-pressed-to-react-as-iran-gets-complete-map-of-israeli-defense-capabilities-1117944044.html
April 15, 2024, 3:24 PM
Iran launched a large-scale missile and drone attack into Israel overnight Saturday targeting military and intelligence sites in response to an Israeli attack on its Damascus Embassy compound April 1. Prime Minister Netanyahu has threatened to “hurt” Iran, while President Biden has reportedly said the US won’t assist in an Israeli counterattack.
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US House Speaker Leaves Ukraine in Limbo, Prioritizing Israel Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/us-house-speaker-leaves-ukraine-in-limbo-prioritizing-israel-aid--1117943208.html
April 15, 2024, 2:30 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson has jumped at the opportunity to push ahead with a standalone Israel aid package in the wake of Iran's strike. Team Biden sees the event as a chance to ram the $95 billion national security bill through Congress.
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Dems, Republicans Squabble After Being Humiliated by Iran’s Israel Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/dems-republicans-squabble-after-being-humiliated-by-irans-israel-strikes-1117942657.html
April 15, 2024, 2:17 PM
Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel Saturday night in response to the April 1 strike on the Islamic Republic’s consulate in Damascus was met with caution by Washington, with the Biden administration reportedly in no hurry to jump headlong into a war with Tehran.
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Russian Troops Take Aim at French Mercenaries in Slavyansk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/russian-troops-take-aim-at-french-mercenaries-in-slavyansk-1117941674.html
April 15, 2024, 1:25 PM
Fighters operating underground and based in Slavyansk, a city in the Donetsk People’s Republic, have revealed a number of Russia’s tactical victories in the region. The clandestine group has disclosed information on Russian airstrikes against Ukrainian energy facilities, military equipment, and enemy troops in the vicinity.
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Iranian Media Confirms Use of Unstoppable Hypersonic Missiles in Israel Counterstrike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/iranian-media-confirms-use-of-unstoppable-hypersonic-missiles-in-israel-counterstrike-1117940612.html
April 15, 2024, 12:01 PM
Tehran fired dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel Saturday night in response to the April 1 Israeli strike on the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus, Syria. The IDF declared that “99 percent” of the projectiles were shot down and that the Iranian attack failed. Iran said it achieved its strategic objectives.
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Americans' Approval of Biden's Handling of Gaza Conflict Drops to New Low - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/americans-approval-of-bidens-handling-of-gaza-conflict-drops-to-new-low---poll-1117940898.html
April 15, 2024, 11:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thirty-three percent of Americans approve of US President Joe Biden's handling of the conflict between Palestinian movement Hamas and Israel in the Gaza Strip, the lowest level recorded in a CBS News/YouGov survey since the start of the hostilities.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 420 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/ukraine-loses-up-to-420-soldiers-near-donetsk-in-past-day---mod-1117940059.html
April 15, 2024, 11:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost up to 420 soldiers in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Monday.
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Metal Prices Hit Record Highs Amid New Western Sanctions on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/metal-prices-hit-record-highs-amid-new-western-sanctions-on-russia-1117938971.html
April 15, 2024, 10:27 AM
After the US and UK imposed new restrictions on Russian aluminum, copper, and nickel on April 12, prohibiting metal-trading exchanges from accepting supplies from the country, it was an easy guess that the sanctions-happy West was yet again shooting itself in the foot and that the move would reverberate across global metal markets.
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Russia Unveils 'Square' AI Guidance System for FPV Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/russia-unveils-square-ai-guidance-system-for-fpv-drones-1117937519.html
April 15, 2024, 9:29 AM
The Russian Armed Forces are constantly testing novel designs of loitering munitions in the special military operation zone, targeting the billions’ worth of sophisticated weapons that Ukraine's NATO patrons have sent to the combat area.
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S. Korean President's Approval Rating Drops to 6-Month Low of 32.6% - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/s-korean-presidents-approval-rating-drops-to-6-month-low-of-326---poll-1117939356.html
April 15, 2024, 9:05 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The approval rating of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has dropped to the lowest level of 32.6% since October 2023 after the main opposition bloc won a landslide victory in the general elections last week, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday, citing a poll conducted by Seoul-based company Realmeter.
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Crude Prices Dip as Oil Market Eyes Fallout From Iran's Strike on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/crude-prices-dip-as-oil-market-eyes-fallout-from-irans-strike-on-israel-1117936871.html
April 15, 2024, 7:12 AM
Concerns over disruptions to crude shipments out of the Middle East amid the latest spiral of the Palestine-Israel conflict were already steadily pushing oil markets higher. In anticipation of the retaliatory strike by Iran against Israel, geopolitical fallout is widely expected to further shake up the markets.
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US Mulling New Sanctions Against Iran Over Attack on Israel - House Majority Leader
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/us-mulling-new-sanctions-against-iran-over-attack-on-israel---house-majority-leader-1117937774.html
April 15, 2024, 7:11 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Members of the US Congress plan to consider a number of draft laws on new sanctions against Iran after the latter's attack on Israel, US House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said, adding that the first bill could be submitted to the House of Representatives as early as Monday night.
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At Least 9 Iranian Missiles Hit 2 Targeted Israeli Airbases - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/at-least-9-iranian-missiles-hit-2-targeted-israeli-airbases---reports-1117937383.html
April 15, 2024, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - At least nine Iranian missiles have hit two of Israel's airbases during the recent attack, damaging infrastructure, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing an unnamed senior US official.
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EU Falls Behind China, US in Economic Competition Following 'Monumental Mistakes' - IEA Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/eu-falls-behind-china-us-in-economic-competition-following-monumental-mistakes---iea-chief-1117935907.html
April 15, 2024, 5:24 AM
Birol’s comment comes at a time when the EU leaders prepare to debate the bloc’s economic competitiveness this week as they head towards their June election.
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Whither Free Speech? College Campuses Sacrifice Professed Values to Altar of Zionism - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/whither-free-speech-college-campuses-sacrifice-professed-values-to-alter-of-zionism---report-1117936015.html
April 15, 2024, 4:34 AM
Free speech is often held as among the United State’s most sacred values, but recent events suggest the right does not extend to criticism of Israel.
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Zelensky Takes Advantage of Iran-Israel Crisis to Plead for More Money
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/zelensky-takes-advantage-of-iran-israel-crisis-to-plead-for-more-money-1117935640.html
April 15, 2024, 3:27 AM
The Ukrainian leader has occasionally compared his country’s plight to that of Israel, a dubious distinction as Tel Aviv’s reputation is battered globally.
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Banquet Hall Adorned With Stunning Trojan War Frescoes Unearthed in Pompeii
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/banquet-hall-adorned-with-stunning-trojan-war-frescoes-unearthed-in-pompeii-1117934752.html
April 15, 2024, 2:09 AM
The Pompeii ruins, which were first discovered in the 16th century, have become the second most-visited archeological site in the world.
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Hamas Demands 'Clear Written Commitment' From Israel to Withdraw From Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/hamas-demands-clear-written-commitment-from-israel-to-withdraw-from-gaza-1117932956.html
April 15, 2024, 2:00 AM
In February, Hamas proposed a three-stage ceasefire deal that would last 135 days and hopefully result in the exchange of hostages.
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Germany Escalates Donbass Conflict as Ukraine Admits Frontline is Deteriorating
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/germany-escalates-donbass-conflict-as-ukraine-admits-frontline-is-deteriorating-1117933923.html
April 15, 2024, 12:48 AM
A pledge by Berlin to augment Kiev’s air defense capabilities follows a familiar pattern of Western countries eventually conceding to Ukrainian requests for armaments after publicly agonizing over the threat of escalation with Moscow.
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Palestinians Defend Iranian Retaliation Against Israel - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/palestinians-defend-iranian-retaliation-against-israel-1117933123.html
April 14, 2024, 11:21 PM
Iran cited Article 51 of the UN charter to justify its strike as an act of self-defense. The attack by Tehran, which resulted in no deaths, coincided with a 24-hour period during which the Israeli military reportedly killed 43 and wounded 62 across the Gaza Strip.
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Russia Slams UNSC for Ignoring Attack on Iranian Consulate, Calls for End to Bloodshed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/russia-slams-unsc-for-ignoring-attack-on-iranian-consulate-calls-for-end-to-bloodshed-1117933653.html
April 14, 2024, 10:36 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia criticized the UN Security Council for failing to act on the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria as he urged an end to bloodshed in the Middle East during an emergency UNSC meeting on Sunday.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Calls Russia, UAE to Discuss Middle East Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/hungarian-foreign-minister-calls-russia-uae-to-discuss-middle-east-crisis-1117932527.html
April 14, 2024, 10:22 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said he called his Russian and UAE counterparts, Sergey Lavrov and Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the Iranian attack on Israel.
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UN Security Council Holds Emergency Meeting Over Iran's Attack on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/un-security-council-holds-emergency-meeting-over-irans-attack-on-israel-1117928135.html
April 14, 2024, 8:05 PM
Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack against Israel overnight, assisted by Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis, firing over 300 projectiles at Israeli territory.
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Israeli President Calls Iran's Missile and Drone Attack ‘Declaration of War’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/israeli-president-calls-irans-missile-and-drone-attack-declaration-of-war-1117932032.html
April 14, 2024, 7:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday called Iran’s drone and missile attack on the Jewish State a "declaration of war," but added that Israel would exercise restraint in its response.
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US Says Israel-Hamas Hostage Talks May Resume This Week After 'Delay' Caused by Iran Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/us-says-israel-hamas-hostage-talks-may-resume-this-week-after-delay-caused-by-iran-strikes-1117931457.html
April 14, 2024, 6:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hostage talks between Israel and Hamas are expected to resume as early as this coming week despite a brief delay caused by Iran's retaliatory attack on the Jewish State, a senior US administration official said Sunday.
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Strike on Israel ‘Just a Slap in the Face’ Previewing Iran’s True Capabilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/strike-on-israel-just-a-slap-in-the-face-previewing-irans-true-capabilities-1117931030.html
April 14, 2024, 6:38 PM
Iran launched a massive drone and missile barrage into Israel Saturday night targeting military facilities, including an air base hosting jets Tehran says were used in the April 1 attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. Iranian and Israeli officials have voiced conflicting narratives about whether Saturday’s attack was a success or failure.
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Scoop: Iran May Have Used New Hypersonic Missiles to Pierce Israeli Air Defenses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/scoop-iran-may-have-used-new-hypersonic-missiles-to-pierce-israeli-air-defenses-1117930117.html
April 14, 2024, 4:39 PM
IRGC chief Hossein Salami said Sunday that the ‘Operation True Promise’ missile and drone barrage against Israel was “more successful than expected,” with projectiles managing to pierce Israel’s powerful multilayered air defense system. The IDF says it intercepted “99 percent” of incoming Iranian projectiles.
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Scholz Goes to Beijing in Vain Attempt to 'Drive Wedge' Between Russia & China - Lawmaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/scholz-goes-to-beijing-in-vain-attempt-to-drive-wedge-between-russia--china---lawmaker--1117928862.html
April 14, 2024, 3:34 PM
The German chancellor arrived in China on a three-day visit on Sunday flanked by a large delegation of German business representatives. Besides a stopover in the financial hub of Shanghai, he is set to travel to Beijing to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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Russian Air Defenses Cracking NATO’s Best Missiles Like Nuts: Here’s How
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/russian-air-defenses-cracking-natos-best-missiles-like-nuts-heres-how-1117927069.html
April 14, 2024, 1:27 PM
Sunday is Air Defense Forces Day, the professional holiday of Russia’s ground-based air defense troops. On the occasion, Lt. Gen Aytech Bizhev, the former deputy commander of the Commonwealth of Independent States’ integrated air defense system, told Sputnik what makes Russia’s multilayered air defense network unique in the world.
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Infographics: Iran's Operation 'True Promise' Launched on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/infographics-irans-operation-true-promise-launched-on-israel-1117926406.html
April 14, 2024, 12:58 PM
Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack against Israel overnight in response to Tel Aviv’s air strike on its diplomatic premises in Damascus, Syria, on April 1.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 470 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/ukraine-loses-up-to-470-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day---russian-defense-ministry-1117926248.html
April 14, 2024, 12:27 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken "more advantageous" positions in the Donetsk direction, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday, adding that the Ukrainian armed forces had lost up to 470 soldiers in the area in the past day.
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Strike on Israel Shows US Bases Near Iran Are 'Achilles Heel’ - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/strike-on-israel-shows-us-bases-near-iran-are-achilles-heel---analyst-1117924035.html
April 14, 2024, 11:42 AM
Fears of a greater Middle East escalation were triggered after Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack against Israel, aided by Hezbollah and the Yemeni Houthis. Iran said the attack was in response to Israel's bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, which killed seven members of the elite Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Scott Ritter: Iran's Retaliatory Attack 'Reestablished Deterrence' to Hold Israel, US in Check
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/scott-ritter-irans-retaliatory-attack-reestablished-deterrence-to-hold-israel-us-in-check-1117924882.html
April 14, 2024, 10:28 AM
Iran’s mission to the United Nations stated earlier that Tehran’s retaliatory drone and missile attack against Israel had “concluded.” The “military action” was a response to Israel’s “aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus,” it said, adding that the strike “hit designated targets.”
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Russia Expresses 'Utmost Concern' About Potential Escalation in Wake of Iran's Self-Defense Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/moscow-expresses-utmost-concern-about-potential-escalation-in-wake-of-irans-self-defense-strikes-1117925202.html
April 14, 2024, 9:08 AM
Iran launched a massive missile and drone barrage Saturday night targeting military facilities across Israel in retaliation to Tel Aviv's unprovoked April 1 attack on the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus, Syria.
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Russia to Insist That Talks on Transcaucasia Not Be Held in Switzerland
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/russia-to-insist-that-talks-on-transcaucasia-not-be-held-in-switzerland-1117924557.html
April 14, 2024, 8:34 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russia will insist that the Geneva Discussions on Security and Stability in Transcaucasia should be held in another country, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
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Regional War in Mideast Unavoidable If Israel Continues Strikes on Iran - Ex-Iranian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/regional-war-in-mideast-unavoidable-if-israel-continues-strikes-on-iran---ex-iranian-envoy-1117923813.html
April 14, 2024, 7:15 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - A regional war in the Middle East will be unavoidable if Israel continues strikes against Iran, former Iranian Ambassador to Germany Seyed Hossein Mousavian told Sputnik.
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Escalation in Middle East to Expedite Joint Assistance Package for Ukraine, Israel - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/escalation-in-middle-east-to-expedite-joint-assistance-package-for-ukraine-israel---expert-1117923641.html
April 14, 2024, 6:52 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles toward Israel on Saturday night after threatening to retaliate for a deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed seven members of the elite Revolutionary Guard Corps last week.
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Iran Says Retaliation Strike on Israel 'Concluded,' Attack 'Hit Designated Targets'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/iran-says-retaliation-strike-on-israel-concluded-attack-hit-designated-targets-1117921963.html
April 14, 2024, 6:33 AM
Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack against Israel overnight, assisted by Hezbollah and Yemen’s Houthis. Over 300 projectiles were fired at Israeli territory from Iran, with Israel claiming that 99% of them were intercepted.
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US Unconditional Support Emboldens Netanyahu, Unrest Will Escalate - Ex-IMF Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240414/us-unconditional-support-emboldens-netanyahu-unrest-will-escalate---ex-imf-official-1117920610.html
April 14, 2024, 12:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States' unconditional support for Israel emboldens Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take high risks which may escalate the growing unrest in the region, Hossein Askari, ex-IMF Executive Board member and special adviser to the Saudi Arabian finance minister, told Sputnik.
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Watch Ukrainian Troops Surrender En Masse After Accusing Command of Treating Them 'Like Livestock’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/watch-ukrainian-troops-surrender-en-masse-after-accusing-command-of-treating-them-like-livestock-1117917882.html
April 13, 2024, 7:08 PM
A leaked order regarding plans to strengthen discipline signed by Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Syrsky has detailed the increasingly difficult situation for Kiev at the front, with troops accused of sabotaging orders, threatening commanders, refusing to fire their weapons, leaving the battlefield and deserting en masse.
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Biden's Secret Border Agenda: Migrants Fill the US' Baby Gap
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/bidens-secret-border-agenda-migrants-fill-the-us-baby-gap-1117898582.html
April 13, 2024, 7:00 PM
I didn’t question the incoming Biden administration when they rolled back the Trump era’s stricter border control policies in 2021. There’s nothing unusual about reversing a previous president’s approach, especially when he belongs to the other party and the policy in question is roundly criticized.
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IDF Sends More Troops to Occupied West Bank Amid Surge in Violence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/idf-sends-more-troops-to-occupied-west-bank-amid-surge-in-violence-1117917397.html
April 13, 2024, 5:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli military said on Saturday it would step up its presence in the occupied West Bank after the death of an Israeli teenager sparked clashes between Jewish settlers and Palestinians.
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Khamenei Aide: Iran Wearing Israel Down in ‘Psychological War’ as ‘Panicky’ Tel Aviv Awaits Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/khamenei-aide-iran-wearing-israel-down-in-psychological-war-as-panicky-tel-aviv-awaits-strikes-1117916795.html
April 13, 2024, 5:39 PM
Seven senior IRGC officers including two generals were killed in an Israeli strike targeting the Iranian Embassy compound in Damascus on April 1. Israel and its US allies have gone on alert in expectation of massive Iranian retaliation, but the Islamic Republic has so far limited its response to the seizure of an Israeli billionaire-linked ship.
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VDV for Export: What Russia Has to Gain by Helping Other Countries Build Powerful Airborne Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/vdv-for-export-what-russia-has-to-gain-by-helping-other-countries-build-powerful-airborne-forces-1117915257.html
April 13, 2024, 5:05 PM
Rosoboronexport, the Russian state intermediary agency responsible for the export of defense-related equipment and services, has offered friendly countries help with the creation of powerful airborne forces. Who’s eligible? What services will Russia provide? What can Russia get out of it? Sputnik asked veteran military journalist Alexei Borzenko.
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Ukraine's 'Anti-Terrorist Operation' in Donbass Licensed Neo-Nazis' Bloodbath
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/ukraines-anti-terrorist-operation-in-donbass-licensed-neo-nazis-bloodbath--1117908365.html
April 13, 2024, 4:32 PM
10 years ago, the Kiev regime that rode to power in Ukraine as a result of an unconstitutional Western-sponsored coup unleashed a barbarous punitive operation against the residents of Donbass. Russia's special military operation launched in 2022 was intended to put an end to the impunity with which the Kiev junta waged war against its own people.
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Russia’s Lavrov Condemns Israeli Strike on Iranian Consulate in Talks With Amirabdollahian
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/russias-lavrov-condemns-israeli-strike-on-iranian-consulate-in-talks-with-amirabdollahian-1117914496.html
April 13, 2024, 3:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Top Russian diplomat Sergey Lavrov criticized the deadly Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Watch Russia’s Izdeliye-51 Guided Munition Shred Ukraine’s Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/watch-russias-izdeliye-51-guided-munition-shred-ukraines-tank-1117913854.html
April 13, 2024, 2:29 PM
Russia’s distinctive Lancet dual x-wing drones have proven highly efficient in the special military operation zone, blunting Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive efforts and turning pricey NATO weaponry into scrap metal.
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US Reportedly Asks China to Talk Iran Down From Retaliatory Strikes on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/us-reportedly-asks-china-to-talk-iran-down-from-retaliatory-strikes-on-israel-1117913169.html
April 13, 2024, 1:55 PM
In a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed China’s “strong” condemnation of Israel’s attack on the Iranian Embassy in Syria, stressed “the inviolability of the security of diplomatic missions” and said “that Iran and Syria’s sovereignty must be respected.”
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North Korean Leader Hosts Chinese Parliament Speaker in Pyongyang for Talks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/north-korean-leader-hosts-chinese-parliament-speaker-in-pyongyang-for-talks---reports-1117913643.html
April 13, 2024, 1:49 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomed Chinese parliament speaker Zhao Leji to Pyongyang on Saturday as the two countries mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, media reported.
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Russia Shames Kishida Over ‘Nuclear Threat’ Rhetoric as He Conveniently Forgets Who Nuked Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/russia-shames-kishida-over-nuclear-threat-rhetoric-as-he-conveniently-forgets-who-nuked-japan-1117912123.html
April 13, 2024, 12:57 PM
Japanese officials made a series of statements this week about the purported nuclear threat to the world posed by Russia amid the Ukraine crisis, failing to mention that the United States is the first and only country in history to have ever used nukes – and doing so against Japan.
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New Order From Ukraine's Top General Reveals Scale of Sabotage and Desertion in Army
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/new-order-from-ukraines-top-general-reveals-scale-of-sabotage-and-desertion-in-army-1117906138.html
April 13, 2024, 12:07 PM
After the failure of last year’s much-heralded Ukrainian counteroffensive and mounting lack of ammunition and manpower, more and more Ukrainian troops are refusing to carry out combat missions. Others are even risking being shot in the back by units stationed behind them in an effort to prevent them from retreating.
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Ten People Killed in Ukrainian Strike on Tokmak City in Zaporozhye Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/ten-people-killed-in-ukrainian-strike-on-tokmak-city-in-zaporizhia-region---governor-1117909256.html
April 13, 2024, 11:55 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Ten people have been killed in the Ukrainian attack on the city of Tokmak in the Zaporozhye Region, while two people are missing, the region's governor, Yevgeny Balitsky, said on Saturday.
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IDF Destroys 3 Rocket Launchers in Gaza, Strikes Hezbollah’s Military Complex
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/idf-destroys-3-rocket-launchers-in-gaza-strikes-hezbollahs-military-complex-1117908669.html
April 13, 2024, 11:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has destroyed three rocket launchers in the Gaza Strip that were ready to strike central Israel, and had struck Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah’s military complex in Lebanon.
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What Drones Does Ukraine's Military Have?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/what-drones-does-ukraines-military-have--1117890031.html
April 13, 2024, 11:12 AM
Since the Ukraine conflict escalated, drones have been increasingly used on the battlefield. The Kiev regime upped the tempo of its drone attacks after its failed counteroffensive in 2023. Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed Ukrainian terrorist attacks using drones against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation.
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Game Over? Persian Gulf Powers Reportedly Refuse to Give US Access to Bases for Anti-Iran Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/game-over-persian-gulf-powers-reportedly-refuse-to-give-us-access-to-bases-for-anti-iran-strikes-1117907501.html
April 13, 2024, 11:09 AM
Going back to the Gulf War in 1991, the US has depended on regional allies for large-scale military operations across the Middle East. Now, as tensions between Israel and Iran rise and the US-led unipolar world order comes under strain, America’s traditional partners are apparently refusing to walk in lock step with Washington.
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UK Has No Plans to Join US Navy's Operations Off Israeli Coast - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/uk-has-no-plans-to-join-us-navys-operations-off-israeli-coast---reports-1117908062.html
April 13, 2024, 10:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom has no plans of joining the US Navy in military operations off the coast of Israel amid potential Iranian retaliatory strikes, although London has two warships deployed in the region, The Telegraph reported, citing a source in the country's navy.
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Russian Forces Liberate Village of Pervomaiskoye in Avdeyevka Vicinity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/russian-forces-liberate-pervomaiskoye-village-in-avdeyevka-vicinity-1117907889.html
April 13, 2024, 10:12 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have liberated the village of Pervomaiskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in the Avdeyevka area, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Saturday.
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Over 13,000 People Evacuated From Flooded Areas of Russia's Orenburg
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/over-13000-people-evacuated-from-flooded-areas-of-russias-orenburg-1117905518.html
April 13, 2024, 8:24 AM
UFA, Russia (Sputnik) - More than 13,000 people have been evacuated from flooded areas of Russia’s Orenburg Region, the regional administration said on Saturday.
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At Least 6 Dead in Sydney Shopping Mall Stabbing Attack - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/multiple-stabbings-reported-at-shopping-mall-in-australias-sydney-1117905039.html
April 13, 2024, 7:39 AM
Terrorism is not being ruled out in the attack, Australian police said.
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US Border Patrol's Centers in San Diego Hold Twice as Many Migrants as They Can - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/us-border-patrols-centers-in-san-diego-hold-twice-as-many-migrants-as-they-can---report-1117904923.html
April 13, 2024, 6:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Border Patrol's processing centers in the city of San Diego have more than twice as many migrants as they are normally meant to hold, the New York Post has reported, citing data it obtained.
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US Ban on Russian Metals Trade Unjustified, Politicized Step - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/us-ban-on-russian-metals-trade-unjustified-politicized-step---ambassador-1117904551.html
April 13, 2024, 4:37 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US ban on trade in Russian aluminum, copper and nickel is another unjustified and politicized step, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
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Ukraine Prompting Poland, Romania, Spain to Send Patriot Systems - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/ukraine-prompting-poland-romania-spain-to-send-patriot-systems---reports-1117904214.html
April 13, 2024, 3:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is encouraging Poland, Romania and Spain to supply it with their own Patriot air defense systems, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Zelensky Could End Ukraine’s Viability as Country With Mobilization Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/zelensky-could-end-ukraines-viability-as-country-with-mobilization-law-1117903959.html
April 13, 2024, 2:40 AM
On Thursday, Ukraine’s parliament adopted a new mobilization law, requiring all men aged 18 to 60 to register within 60 days and carry registration documents with them in public. The rules came just weeks after Ukraine lowered its conscription age from 27 to 25.
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Republicans Introducing Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/republicans-introducing-bill-to-require-proof-of-citizenship-to-vote-1117903893.html
April 13, 2024, 2:34 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - US House Republicans will introduce legislation to require proof of citizenship in order to vote in federal elections in the United States, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced.
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The Counter-Intuitive-Offensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240413/the-counter-intuitive-offensive-1117903497.html
April 13, 2024, 12:01 AM
The former television clown that NATO ensured holds every Ukrainian man’s life in his hands, Volodymyr Zelensky, told a German newspaper on Tuesday that he has a plan to turn the tide in Ukraine through a daring 2025 counteroffensive, once he gets more advanced weapons from the West, of course.
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US Enemies Can Exploit Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Supply Chain Disruptions - Intel. Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/us-enemies-can-exploit-baltimore-bridge-collapse-supply-chain-disruptions---intel-report-1117903731.html
April 12, 2024, 11:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Foreign adversaries of the United States could exploit the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and ensuing supply chain disruptions, according to an intelligence report obtained by ABC News.
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Military Wing of Palestinian Group Islamic Jihad Announces Attack on Israel's Sderot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/military-wing-of-palestinian-group-islamic-jihad-announces-attack-on-israels-sderot-1117903175.html
April 12, 2024, 10:38 PM
TUNIS, (Sputnik) - Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, announced a rocket attack on Israel's Sderot.
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NATO Accuses Russia of Proliferating WMDs to Justify Scary New Biotech & Human Enhancement Strategy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/nato-accuses-russia-of-proliferating-wmds-to-justify-scary-new-biotech--human-enhancement-strategy-1117900686.html
April 12, 2024, 7:06 PM
Russia’s Defense Ministry has released trove upon trove of documents detailing the extent of US bioweapons research at dozens of biolabs stretching across Ukraine. Washington initially denied their existence, but later confirmed their presence, citing the “risks” which would be posed if Russian forces were to capture these facilities.
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Why Angara A5's Launch Ushers in New Era for Russia's Space Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/why-angara-a5s-launch-ushers-in-new-era-for-russias-space-exploration-1117899968.html
April 12, 2024, 7:05 PM
Russia conducted a successful launch of the Angara A5 rocket on April 11 from the Vostochny Cosmodrome. What does the event mean for the future of Russia's space exploration?
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US Moving More Assets to Mideast to Bolster Deterrence Ahead of Iran Retaliation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/us-moving-more-assets-to-mideast-to-bolster-deterrence-ahead-of-iran-retaliation-1117900439.html
April 12, 2024, 6:36 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military is moving additional assets into the Middle East to bolster deterrence and force protection ahead of an anticipated Iranian retaliatory strike against Israel, a US defense official told Sputnik on Friday.
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Ukrainian Defector's Car Explodes in Moscow, Owner Sustains Minor Injuries - Assistant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/ukrainian-defectors-car-explodes-in-moscow-owner-sustains-minor-injuries---assistant-1117900181.html
April 12, 2024, 6:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A car belonging to Vasily Prozorov, former lieutenant colonel of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), has exploded in Moscow while he was inside the vehicle, Prozorov's assistant told Sputnik on Friday.
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Unearthed Doc Reveals French Fascist Forces’ Collaboration With Ukrainian Nationalists During WWII
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/unearthed-doc-reveals-french-fascist-forces-collaboration-with-ukrainian-nationalists-during-wwii-1117897830.html
April 12, 2024, 6:25 PM
Russia and France have not fought one another since the Patriotic War of 1812, and were allies during both the First and Second World Wars. However, the fight of volunteer French fascists allied to Hitler against the USSR during WWII is a well-documented fact, even if it’s often relegated to the status of a historical footnote.
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What Sahel? Russian Troops Replace French in Niger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/what-sahel-russian-troops-replace-french-in-niger-1117896062.html
April 12, 2024, 6:15 PM
Russian military specialists have arrived in Niger to provide combat training and deploy an air defense system in the country, Nigerien state broadcaster RTN reported.
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Lebanese Hezbollah Fires Dozens of Missiles at Israeli Positions - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/lebanese-hezbollah-fires-dozens-of-missiles-at-israeli-positions---statement-1117898465.html
April 12, 2024, 5:50 PM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - The Lebanese movement Hezbollah said on Friday that it has fired dozens of missiles at Israeli artillery positions.
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Oil Price Above $90 Bracing for Iran Retaliatory Strikes on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/oil-price-above-90-bracing-for-iran-retaliatory-strikes-on-israel-1117897658.html
April 12, 2024, 5:41 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - The global crude benchmark Brent on Friday stayed above the key bullish level of $90 per barrel, as buyers piled in amid speculation that Iran will conduct retaliatory strikes against Israel for the latter attacking Iran’s diplomatic compound in Syria.
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Russia Successfully Test Launches ICBM of Mobile Ground-Based Complex
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/russia-test-launches-ibm-of-mobile-ground-based-complex-1117896829.html
April 12, 2024, 5:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia carried out a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of a mobile ground-based missile complex from the Kapustin Yar test site, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Iran Warns It Will Attack US Forces in Mideast If It Helps Defend Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/iran-warns-it-will-attack-us-forces-in-mideast-if-it-helps-defend-israel---reports-1117896412.html
April 12, 2024, 5:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Tehran warned Washington that it will attack US forces in the Middle East if the United States gets involved in a military confrontation between Iran and Israel, Axios reported on Friday, citing three US officials familiar with the matter.
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Israel Prepared to Defend Itself Against Looming Iranian Attack - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/israel-prepared-to-defend-itself-against-looming-iranian-attack---defense-minister-1117895759.html
April 12, 2024, 4:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel is ready to defend itself against Iran's looming attack on the ground and in the air in close cooperation with partners, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday.
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IAEA Says Informed by TEPCO About Corrosion Found on Treated Water Tanks at Fukushima NPP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/iaea-says-informed-by-tepco-about-corrosion-found-on-treated-water-tanks-at-fukushima-npp-1117895574.html
April 12, 2024, 4:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday that Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) had informed it about the discovery of corrosion and flaking paint on three tanks with treated water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP).
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NASA Says Gagarin's Historic Spaceflight Began Human Exploration of Universe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/nasa-says-gagarins-historic-spaceflight-began-human-exploration-of-universe-1117895063.html
April 12, 2024, 4:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin's historic spaceflight in 1961 began the journey of human exploration of the universe, a NASA spokesperson told Sputnik on Friday in commemoration of Cosmonautics Day.
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Watch Russian Artillery Target Ukrainian Positions Near Artemovsk in Night Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/watch-russian-artillery-target-ukrainian-positions-near-artemovsk-in-night-strikes-1117894551.html
April 12, 2024, 4:07 PM
The ongoing Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine has become a battle of artillery - with Ukrainian and US officials and observers expressing concerns about the Russian defense industry's ability to outproduce the entire Western bloc's munitions production capabilities several times over.
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Ukraine Can Fulfill Russia’s Requirements Without Compromising Own Statehood - Russian UN Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/ukraine-can-fulfill-russias-requirements-without-compromising-own-statehood---russian-un-envoy-1117894002.html
April 12, 2024, 3:50 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Ukraine can reach a peace agreement with Russia and fulfill Moscow’s security requirements without compromising its sovereignty and statehood, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
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Putin Says No Issue Can Be Solved Without Space Technology Today
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/putin-says-no-issue-can-be-solved-without-space-technology-today-1117893598.html
April 12, 2024, 3:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are no issues that can be solved today without using space technology, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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5 Fearsome Drones Iran Could Use to Strike Back at Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/5-fearsome-drones-iran-could-use-to-strike-back-at-israel-1117892043.html
April 12, 2024, 3:05 PM
The world holds its breath in anticipation of Iran’s retaliation for the April 1 Israeli strike on the Islamic Republic’s Embassy compound in Damascus, with observers divided on whether Tehran will pursue a direct approach (missile or drone attacks), or use tools of asymmetric warfare. Here are some of the long-range UAVs Iran has at its disposal.
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US Shifts Middle East Force Posture Amid Threat of Iranian Retaliation Against Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/us-made-force-posture-changes-amid-threat-of-iranian-retaliation-against-israel--kirby-1117893269.html
April 12, 2024, 2:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has changed its force posture in the Middle East in anticipation of a potential Iranian retaliation strike against Israel, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Friday.
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Putin, Lukashenko Mark Cosmonautics Day By Meeting With Space Trailblazers in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/putin-lukashenko-mark-cosmonautics-day-by-meeting-with-space-trailblazers-in-moscow-1117885422.html
April 12, 2024, 2:47 PM
On April 12, the International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated, also known as Cosmonautics Day in Russia and neighboring countries. This special day commemorates the historic event when Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel to space aboard the Vostok spacecraft on April 12, 1961.
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Biden Used Democratic Campaign Funds to Pay Special Counsel Probe Legal Bills - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/biden-used-democratic-campaign-funds-to-pay-special-counsel-probe-legal-bills---reports-1117892728.html
April 12, 2024, 2:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden used campaign funds channeled through the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to pay legal bills associated with a special counsel probe into his mishandling of classified materials, Axios reported on Friday.
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Zaporozhye NPP’s 4th Power Unit to Switch to Cold Shutdown – Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/zaporozhye-npps-4th-power-unit-to-switch-to-cold-shutdown--official-1117891865.html
April 12, 2024, 2:43 PM
The press office for the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) reported that the facility is preparing to switch its 4th power unit into cold shutdown.
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First Launch of Russian Methane-Powered Rocket Amur to Take Place in 2030
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/first-launch-of-russian-methane-powered-rocket-amur-to-take-place-in-2030-1117890894.html
April 12, 2024, 1:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first launch of the Russian-made methane-powered carrier rocket Amur-LNG with a reversible first stage is planned for 2030, Russian Trade Minister Denis Manturov said on Friday.
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Scott Ritter: There Will Be No 'Great Counteroffensive,' as Ukraine Teeters on Brink of Collapse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/scott-ritter-there-will-be-no-great-counteroffensive-as-ukraine-teeters-on-brink-of-collapse-1117887907.html
April 12, 2024, 1:30 PM
As Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to plead for more military handouts from the West, he told German newspaper Bild on Tuesday that he needs advanced weapons for a new counteroffensive against Russian forces.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Summons French Ambassador Over Sejourne’s Remark on Dialogue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/russian-foreign-ministry-summons-french-ambassador-over-sejournes-remark-on-dialogue-1117890759.html
April 12, 2024, 1:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had summoned French Ambassador in Moscow Pierre Levy in connection with the recent remark by French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne about his lack of interest in dialogue with Russia.
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Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military, Energy Facilities 48 Times - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240412/russian-forces-strike-ukrainian-military-energy-facilities-48-times---mod-1117890197.html
April 12, 2024, 1:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces conducted 48 strikes targeting Ukrainian military and energy facilities from April 6-12, the Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
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