Russia and Ukraine Nearly Signed a New Black Sea Shipping Deal, Media Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russia-and-ukraine-nearly-signed-a-new-black-sea-shipping-deal-media-claims-1117964278.html
April 16, 2024, 7:37 PM
An alleged draft agreement between Russia and Ukraine was supposed “ensure the safety of merchant shipping in the Black Sea."
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Why US Scheme to Kill Russia's Arctic LNG 2 is Dead in the Water
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/why-us-scheme-to-kill-russias-arctic-lng-2-is-dead-in-the-water-1117963468.html
April 16, 2024, 7:31 PM
The US is trying to upend Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project and do whatever it takes to ensure it is "dead in the water." Will Washington succeed in killing Russia's bold energy endeavor?
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Sanctions Slapped on Russian Metals Hurt West and Undermine Dollar’s Dominance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/sanctions-slapped-on-russian-metals-hurt-west-and-undermine-dollars-dominance-1117964055.html
April 16, 2024, 7:21 PM
The joint sanction action by the US and the UK against Russian aluminum, copper and nickel exports damages Western economies and undermines trust in the dollar. The effect on Russian metal industry is less dramatic since it had time to prepare for the worst because of previous Western restrictions.
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NY Supreme Court Judge Sets Deadline for Trump to Respond to Contempt Finding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ny-supreme-court-judge-sets-deadline-for-trump-to-respond-to-contempt-finding---court-filing-1117963077.html
April 16, 2024, 5:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The New York Supreme Court ordered Donald Trump to respond to its finding by April 24 that he was in contempt of court for his social media posts attacking witnesses, according to a court filing.
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Ukraine Tells United States It Wants to Be Treated Like Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ukraine-tells-united-states-it-wants-to-be-treated-like-israel--1117960116.html
April 16, 2024, 5:33 PM
Iran’s missile and drone strike against Israeli military facilities this weekend prompted the United States to leap to Israel’s defense.
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Volt Typhoon Fake Narrative 'Collusion Among US Politicians, Intel' to Cheat Funding, Defame China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/volt-typhoon-fake-narrative-collusion-among-us-politicians-intel-to-cheat-funding-defame-china-1117960990.html
April 16, 2024, 5:01 PM
Global Times exclusive: Volt Typhoon false narrative a collusion among US politicians, intelligence community and companies to cheat funding, defame China.
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US Army Secretary Says Ukraine Running ‘Very Low’ on Patriot Interceptors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-army-secretary-says-ukraine-running-very-low-on-patriot-interceptors-1117962023.html
April 16, 2024, 4:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine is in dire need of ammunition and running "very low" on Patriot interceptors amid a stalemate in Congress regarding the supplemental bill with additional aid for Kiev, US Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said on Tuesday.
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US Navy Depletes $1Bln Worth of Weapons in Middle East in 6 Months - Secretary Del Toro
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-navy-depletes-1bln-worth-of-weapons-in-middle-east-in-6-months---secretary-del-toro-1117961662.html
April 16, 2024, 4:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy needs to replace about $1 billion worth of munitions that it used to combat attacks on Red Sea shipping and defend Israel over the last six months, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said in testimony to the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.
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Pain at the Pump? Why Military Action or Sanctions Against Iran May Backfire on US & Allies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/pain-at-the-pump-why-military-action-or-sanctions-against-iran-may-backfire-on-us--allies-1117960384.html
April 16, 2024, 4:36 PM
Market watchers warn that oil prices could surge if the latest tit-for-tat between Israel and Iran morphs into a wider regional conflict. If the Biden administration slaps new sanctions on Iran's oil exports, it could send prices higher too, observers say.
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Israeli Air Force Kills Hezbollah Coastal Sector Commander in Lebanon Attack - IDF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/israeli-air-force-kills-hezbollah-coastal-sector-commander-in-lebanon-attack---idf-1117960582.html
April 16, 2024, 3:15 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - An Israeli Air Force (IAF) strike killed a commander of the Hezbollah movement’s coastal sector in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
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US to Buy $17 Bln Lockheed Missile Defense Interceptors as Public Debt Balloons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-to-buy-17-bln-lockheed-missile-defense-interceptors-as-public-debt-balloons-1117957425.html
April 16, 2024, 1:34 PM
The US Government Accountability Office has previously warned that the country's national debt will double annual gross domestic product in a quarter century and grow faster than the domestic economy, driven by huge and growing Medicare and Social Security deficits.
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Putin Discusses Middle East Escalation With Iranian President Raisi in Phone Call - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/putin-discusses-middle-east-escalation-with-iranian-president-raisi-in-phone-call---kremlin-1117958477.html
April 16, 2024, 1:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and discussed the situation in the Middle East after the Israeli strike on the Iranian diplomatic mission in Damascus, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Soldiers Storm Ukrainian Foothold Outside Avdeyevka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/watch-russian-soldiers-storm-ukrainian-foothold-outside-avdeyevka--1117955583.html
April 16, 2024, 12:59 PM
In February 2024, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that Russia had liberated the city of Avdeyevka. President Vladimir Putin put the spotlight on this achievement, describing it as a crucial victory. The city had been heavily fortified by Ukraine for nearly a decade, making it a strategic location in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
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Ukrainian Special Services Behind Attempted Murder of Opposition Blogger Shariy - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ukrainian-special-services-behind-attempted-murder-of-opposition-blogger-shariy---source-1117957799.html
April 16, 2024, 12:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate attempted to assassinate Anatoly Shariy, a Ukrainian blogger and vocal Kiev regime critic, and pin the blame on Moscow, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik Tuesday.
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Russia Unveils New Ovod-10 FPV-Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russia-unveils-new-ovod-10-fpv-drone-1117953782.html
April 16, 2024, 12:07 PM
The special military operation has served as a catalyst for innovation in the Russian defense industry. Companies have been inspired to develop new ideas and technological solutions that significantly benefit soldiers on the frontline.
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Lavrov Discusses Presidential Election Aftermath with 'United Russia' Party
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/lavrov-chairs-meeting-of-united-russia-party-1117956112.html
April 16, 2024, 12:05 PM
Vladimir Putin stressed that Moscow will focus on security, economy and culture while chairing major Non-Western economic alliance.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 630 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/ukraine-loses-up-to-630-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1117957294.html
April 16, 2024, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 630 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Russia's FSB Detains Ukrainian Agent Behind Bombing of Defector's Car in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russias-fsb-detains-ukrainian-agent-behind-bombing-of-defectors-car-in-moscow-1117957010.html
April 16, 2024, 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday it arrested a Russian national who had planted explosives onto the car of a former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer in Moscow at the instruction of the Ukrainian special services.
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China’s Q1 Growth Beats Forecasts, Building ‘Strong Foundation for Whole Year’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/chinas-q1-growth-beats-forecasts-building-strong-foundation-for-whole-year-1117955005.html
April 16, 2024, 10:35 AM
Last month, Beijing announced an annual growth target of "around 5%" for the Chinese economy, which is the world's second-largest after the United States.
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Fire Breaks Out at US Plant Producing Shells for Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/fire-breaks-out-at-us-plant-producing-shells-for-ukraine---reports-1117955755.html
April 16, 2024, 9:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire has broken out at a military plant in the US city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, that has been producing munitions including artillery and mortar shells for supply to Ukraine, US media reported on Tuesday.
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Xi, Scholz Oppose Use of Nuclear Weapons, Attacks on Peaceful Nuclear Objects - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/xi-scholz-oppose-use-of-nuclear-weapons-attacks-on-peaceful-nuclear-objects---reports-1117954647.html
April 16, 2024, 7:35 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz who is paying a three-day visit to the Asian nation, have discussed the Ukrainian crisis and expressed opposition to the use of nuclear weapons and attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, China's state-run reported on Tuesday.
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Russia Prevents Ukraine's Attack on Kursk Region With Use of Small Balloon - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/russia-prevents-ukraines-attack-on-kursk-region-with-use-of-small-balloon---defense-ministry-1117954345.html
April 16, 2024, 7:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine attempted to attack Russia using a small balloon, which was destroyed by air defense systems over the territory of the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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China's GDP Grows by 5.3% in 1st Quarter of 2024 - Statistics Bureau
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/chinas-gdp-grows-by-53-in-1st-quarter-of-2024---statistics-bureau-1117954012.html
April 16, 2024, 6:32 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics of China said on Tuesday.
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Hamas Rejects All Clauses of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/hamas-rejects-all-clauses-of-gaza-ceasefire-agreement-1117953896.html
April 16, 2024, 6:06 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas has rejected all clauses of the latest hostage deal proposal, increasing the number of Palestinian prisoners, who have to be released by Israel as part of the agreement, Israeli newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing a senior Israeli official.
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US Defense of Israel Shows West 'Has Never Been Committed' to International Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-defense-of-israel-shows-west-has-never-been-committed-to-international-law-1117951888.html
April 16, 2024, 4:26 AM
Economist Radhika Desai said the United States’ unwavering defense of Israel’s deadly Gaza campaign proves the West is merely interested in upholding historic patterns of colonial subjugation and domination.
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Australia Refused Palestinians Visitor Visas Out of Fear Their Stay Wouldn’t Be 'Temporary'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/australia-refused-palestinians-visitor-visas-out-of-fear-their-stay-wouldnt-be-temporary-1117951668.html
April 16, 2024, 4:04 AM
In November, the Albanese government had to explain that Palestinians granted visas had undergone standard security checks in order to assuage terrorism fears caused by the Coalition.
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'US Imperialism is Trapped': US & Iranian Officials Reportedly Held Talks on Nuclear Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/us-imperialism-is-trapped-us-and-iranian-officials-reportedly-held-talks-on-nuclear-program-1117951204.html
April 16, 2024, 3:17 AM
According to the recent report, one of the main messages that the US conveyed to Iran was regarding nuclear deterrence.
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'Anarcho-Capitalist' President Javier Milei Wraps Elite Subservience in Radical Package
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240416/anarcho-capitalist-president-javier-milei-wraps-elite-subservience-in-radical-package-1117950611.html
April 16, 2024, 1:13 AM
Despite his anti-establishment rhetoric Argentina’s president is pursuing familiar policies that place the country under the influence of Western financial institutions, according to analyst Caleb Maupin.
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'It Sets Precedent': Israel's Conflict With Iran Shows Potential to Spiral
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/it-sets-precedent-israels-conflict-with-iran-shows-potential-to-spiral-1117949992.html
April 15, 2024, 11:58 PM
US President Joe Biden told the Israeli prime minister that Washington, DC wouldn’t support any offensive action against Iran, calling the coordinated defense of Israeli airspace a “win” and promising “ironclad” US support for Tel Aviv going forward, US media reported.
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'Nothing You Can Do to Stop Us': Iran's Strikes on Israeli Bases 'Establish Deterrence'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/nothing-you-can-do-to-stop-us-irans-strikes-on-israeli-bases-establish-deterrence-1117949193.html
April 15, 2024, 10:53 PM
Former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter urged observers to look beyond Israel and the United States’ framing of Iran’s retaliatory strike, noting Tehran was able to successfully deal damage to Israeli military assets.
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Potential Dangers of Major Nuclear Accident at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Remain Real - IAEA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240415/potential-dangers-of-major-nuclear-accident-at-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-remain-real---iaea-1117948363.html
April 15, 2024, 9:54 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Even though the six reactors at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) are in a cold shutdown, the threat of a major disaster at the facility remains real, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi said on Monday.
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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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