Israel in Catch-22: Damned If It Retaliates Against Iran and Damned If It Doesn't
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/israel-in-catch-22-damned-if-it-retaliates-against-iran-and-damned-if-it-doesnt--1117983997.html
April 17, 2024, 7:37 PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on April 17 that Israel would decide on its own how to respond to Iran's retaliatory attack. For its part, Washington is urging Tel Aviv to show restraint.
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The Bicentenary of the Russo-American Treaty of 1824: Could Russia Stay in America?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/the-bicentenary-of-the-russo-american-treaty-of-1824-could-russia-stay-in-america--1117983843.html
April 17, 2024, 7:30 PM
Two hundred years ago, on April 17, 1824, the Russo-American Treaty was signed in St. Petersburg. The treaty, also known as the Convention of 1824, legitimized Russian presence on huge expanses of the North American continent and its surroundings.
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New Anti-Iranian Sanctions May Put Joe Biden 'In Real Bind'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/new-anti-iranian-sanctions-may-put-joe-biden-in-real-bind-1117983642.html
April 17, 2024, 7:14 PM
US lawmakers are gearing up to slap new sanctions on Iran over Tehran’s recent retaliatory strike against Israel.
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Iran Inclined to See Russia as Key Player in Resolving Mideast Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/iran-inclined-to-see-russia-as-key-player-in-resolving-mideast-conflict--1117984206.html
April 17, 2024, 7:02 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the current escalation in the Middle East, during a telephone conversation on April 16.
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Ukraine's Attacks Against Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant: In Brief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/ukraines-attacks-against-zaporozhye-nuclear-plant-in-brief-1117978231.html
April 17, 2024, 6:04 PM
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant is located on the left bank of the Dnepr River and is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. It came under the control of Russian forces in early March 2022 and has since been repeatedly shelled by Ukrainian forces, raising international fears of a possible nuclear accident.
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US House Releases Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Foreign Aid Bill Texts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-house-releases-ukraine-israel-taiwan-foreign-aid-bill-texts-1117983356.html
April 17, 2024, 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives released bill texts on Wednesday for legislation with aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan ahead of votes on the bills on Saturday.
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Iran's Annual Army Day Parade in Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/irans-annual-army-day-parade-in-photos-1117980877.html
April 17, 2024, 5:15 PM
Since 1921, massive celebrations commemorating the Iranian army have played a crucial role in uniting the nation and showcasing Iran's unwavering resilience against sanctions and its latest defense and combat capabilities.
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Russian Army's Robotization Advances by Leaps and Bounds Amid Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russian-armys-robotization-advances-by-leaps-and-bounds-amid-ukraine-conflict-1117981229.html
April 17, 2024, 5:02 PM
The high-intensity conflict in Ukraine has transformed robotic systems into an indispensable tool on the battlefield, prompting Russia's engineers to move forward in research, subsequently ushering in cutting-edge innovations.
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US House Set to Vote on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Bills on Saturday - Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-house-set-to-vote-on-ukraine-israel-taiwan-aid-bills-on-saturday---speaker-1117982278.html
April 17, 2024, 4:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives will vote on bills to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Saturday, House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday.
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Russian Fire Support Robot to Get Machine Gun Boost, Says Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russian-fire-support-robot-to-get-machine-gun-boost-says-defense-chief-1117976424.html
April 17, 2024, 3:30 PM
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu has ordered the fire support robot to be upgraded with a machine gun in order to enhance its capabilities for storming Ukrainian positions within the special military operation zone.
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What Sanctions? Russian Seaborne Crude Exports Hit New High in 2024 – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/what-sanctions-russian-seaborne-crude-exports-hit-new-high-in-2024--report-1117977830.html
April 17, 2024, 2:45 PM
Russia's crude export market remains resilient in light of the Biden administration's repeated but unfounded claims that sanctions imposed on Moscow, particularly limiting seaborne crude shipments, are effective.
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Get Hired, Then Die: Ukraine Seeking Out Mercenary Recruits in South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/get-hired-then-die-ukraine-seeking-out-mercenary-recruits-in-south-korea-1117971288.html
April 17, 2024, 1:07 PM
Ukraine recently attempted to recruit mercenaries in South Korea, according to materials obtained by Sputnik. However, the results of the recruits fall short of expectations.
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Pepe Escobar: Iran’s 'New Equation' Reaches Way Beyond West Asia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/pepe-escobar-irans-new-equation-reaches-way-beyond-west-asia-1117973782.html
April 17, 2024, 12:31 PM
A Holy of the Holies was shattered in the Holy Land as Iran staged a quite measured, heavily choreographed response to the Israeli terror attack against its consulate/ambassador residence in Damascus, a de facto evisceration of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic immunity.
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Weapons Used in Iran’s Counterstrike Against Israel: Facts and Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/weapons-used-in-irans-counterstrike-against-israel-facts-and-figures-1117975075.html
April 17, 2024, 12:13 PM
On April 13, Tehran conducted its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory in retaliation for Tel Aviv’s strike against an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
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New York Times Gaza War Memo 'Apologetic to Israel' – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/new-york-times-gaza-war-memo-apologetic-to-israel--report-1117973188.html
April 17, 2024, 11:47 AM
Immediately following the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as a result of last year's Hamas attack, some New York Times staffers began to argue about whether the paper was adhering to the principles of unbiased coverage of developments.
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Russia's FSB Detains Courier of Explosives for Ukrainian Defector's Car Bombing in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/russias-fsb-detains-courier-of-explosives-for-ukrainian-defectors-car-bombing-in-moscow-1117974978.html
April 17, 2024, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday it detained a Russian-Moldovan national who had trafficked explosive components to blow up a car of a former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer in Moscow.
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Scholz's Visit to China: Beijing 'Will Be Laughing at Germany's Self-Destructive Policies'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/scholzs-visit-to-china-beijing-will-be-laughing-at-germanys-self-destructive-policies-1117963694.html
April 17, 2024, 11:00 AM
On April 14, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China for an official visit to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.
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FBI Wanted to Install Backdoor to Spy on Users, Telegram Founder Tells Tucker Carlson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/fbi-wanted-to-install-backdoor-to-spy-on-users-telegram-founder-tells-tucker-carlson-1117970779.html
April 17, 2024, 10:27 AM
The former Fox News anchor and conservative media personality divulged that he had set up an official Telegram channel for his Tucker Carlson Network, encouraging the public to “keep an eye on the announcements there.” The channel has already attracted more than 150, 000 subscribers.
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Strikes Carried Out Against Odessa Port Infrastructure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/strikes-carried-out-against-odessa-port-infrastructure--1117971804.html
April 17, 2024, 8:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Strikes have been carried out against Odessa port infrastructure, and all the roads have been cordoned off, coordinator of the underground network in Nikolayev, Sergey Lebedev told Sputnik.
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China Holding Live-Fire Drills Near Myanmar Border From Wednesday - Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/china-holding-live-fire-drills-near-myanmar-border-from-wednesday---military-1117971094.html
April 17, 2024, 6:33 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is carrying out live-fire exercises on the border with Myanmar from Wednesday, the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said.
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Pot Wants To Be Kettle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/pot-wants-to-be-kettle-1117967936.html
April 17, 2024, 5:25 AM
While Israel has operated its antagonistic acts against Iran and Palestine upon the background of unwavering US support, Kiev is determined to not be pushed to the sidelines.
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US to Impose New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Its Missile and Drone Program - Sullivan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-targeting-its-missile-and-drone-program---sullivan-1117969859.html
April 17, 2024, 5:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States in the coming days will impose new sanctions targeting Iran, including its missile and drone program, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a press release.
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The Game Has Changed: Iran's Retaliatory Attack Revealed Israel's Military Weaknesses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/the-game-has-changed-irans-retaliatory-attack-revealed-israels-military-weaknesses--1117969405.html
April 17, 2024, 5:18 AM
The scale of Iran’s attack forced Israel to uncover the majority of anti-missile technologies the US and it have across the region, one analyst noted. They add that the Iranians likely now have “almost a full map of what Israel’s missile defense system looks like”.
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US Army Struggles to Develop New Howitzer for Close-Range Artillery Combat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/us-army-struggles-to-develop-new-howitzer-for-close-range-artillery-combat-1117969649.html
April 17, 2024, 4:56 AM
The saga is a case study of the inefficiencies of the modern US military-industrial complex as the service has poured billions of dollars into failed development programs.
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'Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied': Abu Ghraib Victims See First Day in Court After Two Decades
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/justice-delayed-is-justice-denied-abu-ghraib-victims-see-first-day-in-court-after-two-decades-1117966320.html
April 17, 2024, 4:44 AM
Plaintiffs Suhail Al Shimari, Asa'ad Zuba'e, and Salah Al-Ejaili accuse CACI of conspiring to commit war crimes including torture. CACI is a Virginia-based professional services and information technology firm hired in 2003 by the Bush administration as translators and interrogators in Iraq during the US-led invasion and occupation there.
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Legacy of Operation Mockingbird Lives On in CIA’s Russophobic Influence Over Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/legacy-of-operation-mockingbird-lives-on-in-cias-russophobic-influence-over-media-1117969042.html
April 17, 2024, 3:30 AM
Former US President Harry Truman once penned an op-ed decrying the unaccountable power of the agency his administration created. The piece ran in the Washington Post one morning in 1963, but was removed from the paper’s evening edition.
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Qatar Says 'Surprised' by Congressman's Threat for US to Reevaluate Bilateral Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/qatar-says-surprised-by-congressmans-threat-for-us-to-reevaluate-bilateral-relations-1117968923.html
April 17, 2024, 3:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Qatari Embassy in Washington issued a statement expressing surprise at the comments made by US Congressman Steny Hoyer, who threatened to reevaluate bilateral relations if Qatar does not exert pressure on Hamas to make a deal on freeing the Israeli hostages it holds in the Gaza Strip.
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Zelensky Green With Envy as West Comes to Aid of Israeli Ally
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/zelensky-green-with-envy-as-west-comes-to-aid-of-israeli-ally-1117966898.html
April 17, 2024, 1:16 AM
The United States’ provision of air defense to Tel Aviv has provoked jealousy on the part of Ukraine’s president, according to one analyst.
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Orban Slams Brussels for Violating Freedom of Speech by Canceling Conservative Conference
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240417/orban-slams-brussels-for-violating-freedom-of-speech-by-canceling-conservative-conference-1117965575.html
April 17, 2024, 1:12 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Tuesday accused Brussels of violating freedom of speech after local authorities prevented a conference of right-wing European politicians from taking place in Belgium's capital.
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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 sanctions by the US and UK against Russian aluminum, copper and nickel exports damages Western economies and undermines trust in the dollar, whereas its effect on the Russian metal industry is less dramatic as it had time to prepare for the worst in light of past 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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