‘Zelensky’s in Trouble’: Ukraine Being Used as ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ for US Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/zelenskys-in-trouble-ukraine-being-used-as-sacrificial-lamb-for-us-interests--1115615600.html
December 16, 2023, 2:45 AM
On Friday, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the European Union from approving a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, even as he allowed a vote to open accession negotiations for Ukraine in the bloc to go forward.
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US F-35 Still Underperforms Rival Jets as Taxpayer Bill Hits $1.7 Trillion - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-f-35-still-underperforms-rival-jets-as-taxpayer-bill-hits-17-trillion---experts-1115615405.html
December 16, 2023, 2:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The F-35 fighter jet continues to lag Chinese and Russian counterparts in terms of effectiveness despite costs soaring to exorbitant levels, forcing the US to seek more war to justify the investment, experts told Sputnik.
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Solar Flare Creates Radio Chaos: NASA Telescope Detects Record-Breaking Eruption
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/solar-flare-creates-radio-chaos-nasa-telescope-detects-record-breaking-eruption-1115613621.html
December 15, 2023, 11:44 PM
As the sun approaches the peak of its roughly 11-year solar cycle, with maximum sunspot activity projected for 2025, this latest event serves as a reminder of the dynamic and sometimes disruptive nature of our star.
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Big Trouble in Little Delaware
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/big-trouble-in-little-delaware-1115614499.html
December 15, 2023, 11:35 PM
The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry centers around Biden’s son, Hunter, and his foreign business deals.
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Arizona Deploys National Guard to US-Mexico Border Over Spike in Illegal Border Crossings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/arizona-deploys-national-guard-to-us-mexico-border-over-spike-in-illegal-border-crossings-1115614302.html
December 15, 2023, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is deploying National Guard troops to the state's border with Mexico as it struggles to deal with a heavy flow of illegal migrants, the governor's office said in a press release.
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Surprise! 152-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan During Fishing Trip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/surprise-us-family-discovers-152-year-old-shipwreck-in-lake-michigan-during-fishing-trip-1115613178.html
December 15, 2023, 10:57 PM
In an unexpected twist during a casual fishing trip, a family's sonar detection, initially thought to be an octopus, turns out to be a historic shipwreck missing since 1871 in Lake Michigan.
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Most Americans Would Advise Youth Against US Military Service, Poll Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/most-americans-would-advise-youth-against-us-military-service-poll-finds-1115613317.html
December 15, 2023, 10:23 PM
Despite changing their slogans, relaxing their requirements and offering big bonuses, the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force failed to meet their recruiting goals in 2023.
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US Jury Orders Rudy Giuliani to Pay $148Mln for Defaming Georgia Election Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-jury-orders-rudy-giuliani-to-pay-148mln-for-defaming-georgia-election-workers-1115613444.html
December 15, 2023, 10:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US jury ordered former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to pay a multimillion-dollar fine for defaming a Georgia election worker, Georgia State Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Sterling said in a statement.
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'No Chance' US House Will Reconvene Early to Work on Supplemental Aid Like Senate - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/no-chance-us-house-will-reconvene-early-to-work-on-supplemental-aid-like-senate---source-1115612860.html
December 15, 2023, 9:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - There is no chance the House of Representatives will reconvene early during the holiday break to work on the national security supplemental package, a congressional source told Sputnik.
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IDF Reveals Forces 'Mistakenly' Killed Three Israeli Hostages in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/idf-reveals-forces-mistakenly-killed-three-israeli-hostages-in-gaza-1115612647.html
December 15, 2023, 7:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted on Friday that the service had mistakenly identified three hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip as a threat and opened fire, killing all three.
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Russia Develops Strategic Deterrence Forces - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-develops-strategic-deterrence-forces---putin-1115612459.html
December 15, 2023, 7:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing its strategic deterrence forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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‘Inherent Problem’: Pentagon Can’t Weed Out Leakers Like Teixeira Due to Recruitment Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/inherent-problem-pentagon-cant-weed-out-leakers-like-teixeira-due-to-recruitment-targets-1115611188.html
December 15, 2023, 6:58 PM
Chronic recruitment problems in the US military contributed to the ability of a low-level service member to leak classified information - problems so deep that the Pentagon and FBI have obscured them, telling the public they have new processes in place that cannot possibly identify leakers accurately.
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US Bases in Finland Will Make Nordic Nation Less Safe: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-bases-in-finland-will-make-nordic-nation-less-safe-heres-why-1115611407.html
December 15, 2023, 6:36 PM
Finland will provide the United States with access to 15 military bases under a defense pact reached following Helsinki’s move to join NATO. Far from strengthening Finland’s security, allowing US troops to set up shop on Finnish soil could make the country and region less safe. A leading Russian security analyst explains why.
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Rising Tides: China's Naval Prowess Soars With Fourth Type 075 Assault Ship Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/rising-tides-chinas-naval-prowess-soars-with-fourth-type-075-assault-ship-launch-1115603291.html
December 15, 2023, 5:38 PM
China's fourth Type 075 universal amphibious assault ship was launched at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on December 14, 2023.
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Hungary’s Orban Has at Least 3 Good Reasons to Reject Ukraine’s ‘Geopolitical’ EU Membership Drive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungarys-orban-has-at-least-3-good-reasons-to-reject-ukraines-geopolitical-eu-membership-drive-1115609468.html
December 15, 2023, 5:22 PM
The EU greenlit accession talks for Ukraine Thursday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Budapest wouldn’t be sharing “in this bad decision.” On Friday, Hungary vetoed a €50 billion ($55 billion US) aid package for Kiev. Why is Hungary so dead set against Ukraine’s EU drive? And what are Ukraine’s real chances for membership?
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Hersh: Hamas Troops Surrendering in Gaza, West Bank Crisis is Next Tinderbox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hersh-hamas-troops-surrendering-in-gaza-west-bank-crisis-is-next-tinderbox-1115609130.html
December 15, 2023, 4:49 PM
The growing crisis in the West Bank is fraught with the risk of sparking a regional war in the Middle East, as Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh wrote in his recent blog post.
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US House Starts Holiday Break Without Deal on Supplemental Funding, Border Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-house-starts-holiday-break-without-deal-on-supplemental-funding-border-security-1115609941.html
December 15, 2023, 4:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The House of Representatives is entering its scheduled break for the winter holiday season without reaching a deal with the Senate on the Biden’s administration’s supplemental funding request, to which Republican lawmakers have insisted Congress must attach stronger border security measures.
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Russia Builds Test Facilities for Next-Gen PAK-DA Bomber: What's Next?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-builds-test-facilities-for-next-gen-pak-da-bomber-whats-next-1115606302.html
December 15, 2023, 4:34 PM
Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau has been working on its prospective next generation long-range stealth bomber since the late 2000s. When fielded, the new aircraft are expected to gradually begin replacing the workhorse Tu-95 Bear, Tu-160 White Swan and Tu-22M maritime strike bombers currently in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces.
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New US Ballistic Missile Program Faces Cancellation Amid Budget-Tightening
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/new-us-ballistic-missile-program-faces-cancellation-amid-budget-tightening-1115599043.html
December 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
The replacement program for aging Minuteman III missiles may be cut back due to costs potentially exceeding Nunn-McCurdy Law limits. That comes amid increases in labor and raw material costs, missile infrastructure modernization and the extensive laying of fiber optic networks across several US states.
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Living Brain Tissue Powers Breakthrough Cyber Neural Network — Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/living-brain-tissue-powers-breakthrough-cyber-neural-network--study-1115574373.html
December 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
The development of the 'Brainware' chip is revolutionary, blending a miniaturized brain analog with electronic elements. It significantly enhances speech recognition and mathematical calculations — but also raises ethical considerations and challenges related to energy efficiency.
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Putin to Work With Any US President Who Takes Russia's Concerns Seriously - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/putin-to-work-with-any-us-president-who-takes-russias-concerns-seriously---kremlin-1115608266.html
December 15, 2023, 3:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to work with any US president who understands that they have to take into account Moscow's concerns, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov told NBC News.
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Sullivan's West Bank Visit Aims to Put Pressure on Netanyahu - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/sullivans-west-bank-visit-aims-to-put-pressure-on-netanyahu---expert--1115605695.html
December 15, 2023, 2:45 PM
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is travelling to the West Bank on Friday to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. A day before the visit, Sullivan said that governance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip needs to be connected under a "revamped and revitalized" Palestinian Authority. What are Washington's aims here?
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Canada to Base Tactical Aviation Assets in Latvia, First Such Deployment to Europe Since 90s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/canada-to-base-tactical-aviation-assets-in-latvia-first-such-deployment-to-europe-since-90s-1115607066.html
December 15, 2023, 1:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada plans to deploy four Griffon helicopters to a Latvia-based NATO battlegroup, marking the first time in over 20 years that the country has based its tactical aviation capabilities in Europe, the Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
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Russia's GDP Growth in 2023 Will Exceed 3% - Central Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russias-gdp-growth-in-2023-will-exceed-3---central-bank-1115606687.html
December 15, 2023, 1:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's GDP growth in 2023 will be higher than the October forecast and will amount to more than 3%, the Russian Central Bank said on Friday.
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Australian University Unveils Supercomputer Capable of Brain-Scale Simulations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/australian-university-unveils-supercomputer-capable-of-brain-scale-simulations-1115604881.html
December 15, 2023, 1:33 PM
Researchers have introduced a supercomputer designed to mimic human brain functions. This cutting-edge neuromorphic system can execute an impressive 228 trillion operations per second, distinguishing itself with its unique design, superior efficiency, and wide range of potential uses.
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Scott Ritter: Ukrainian Military to Crumble by Mid-2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/scott-ritter-ukrainian-military-to-crumble-by-mid-2024-1115603833.html
December 15, 2023, 1:30 PM
The West's military aid to Kiev has been drying up, sealing the fate of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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Biden Lacks 'End Game' in 'Doomed' Ukraine Project - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/biden-admin-has-no-end-game-in-doomed-ukraine-project---expert-1115604505.html
December 15, 2023, 1:06 PM
Despite Kiev’s botched counteroffensive, and creeping ‘Ukraine fatigue’ across the US and the European continent, the Biden administration is intent on propping up the Zelensky regime for as long as it takes, or rather, as long as it can, given that money for military aid may run out by the end of the year.
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Poland to Retract Theories About Russian Responsibility for Tu-154 Plane Crash in 2010
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/poland-to-retract-theories-about-russian-responsibility-for-tu-154-plane-crash-in-2010-1115604748.html
December 15, 2023, 12:46 PM
A Tupolev Tu-154 plane, which was carrying Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and other top public and military members of a Polish delegation, crashed while approaching Smolensk Airport in Russia on April 10, 2010.
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Lavrov: 'Time to Realize Deadlock of Conflict West Launched Using Ukraine Against Russia'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/lavrov-time-to-realize-deadlock-of-conflict-west-launched-using-ukraine-against-russia-1115602260.html
December 15, 2023, 12:35 PM
On Friday, Moscow's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, attended a joint meeting of the boards of the Russian and Belarusian Foreign Ministries.
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Russian Scientists Revolutionize Radiation Therapy With 3D Printing Breakthrough
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russian-scientists-revolutionize-radiation-therapy-with-3d-printing-breakthrough-1115602991.html
December 15, 2023, 12:32 PM
In a significant advancement in cancer treatment, researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have introduced a groundbreaking method to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
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Ukraine Loses Over 1,580 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/ukraine-loses-over-1580-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-week---mod-1115603116.html
December 15, 2023, 12:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 1,580 soldiers both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Watch Russian Drones Eliminate Ukrainian Infantry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/watch-russian-drones-eliminate-ukrainian-infantry-1115600334.html
December 15, 2023, 12:10 PM
Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian armed forces have been effectively using various types of drones. They can be equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons, making them versatile tools for reconnaissance, surveillance and combat operations.
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Early 'Christmas Present' for Arms Makers: What’s Inside US’ $886 Bln Defense Bill?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/early-christmas-present-for-arms-makers-whats-inside-us-886-bln-defense-bill-1115602449.html
December 15, 2023, 12:01 PM
After months of back-and-forth wrangling, Congress has finally passed its National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, with the 3,100-page document containing an unprecedented $886 billion in spending, and now heading to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. Here’s what’s inside the bill.
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Saturn's Icy Moon Shows Increasing 'Potential for Life,' Study Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/saturns-icy-moon-shows-increasing-potential-for-life-study-claims-1115599222.html
December 15, 2023, 11:10 AM
Saturn's icy moon made headlines after the joint NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini mission first carried out close flybys in 2005. The Cassini spacecraft orbited Saturn for over a decade, offering remarkable insights, with subsequent analysis of data making Enceladus one of the most fascinating worlds in our solar system for astrobiologists.
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Russia to Further Increase Energy Supplies to China, Attract Investments to Russia - Novak
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-to-further-increase-energy-supplies-to-china-attract-investments-to-russia---novak-1115601547.html
December 15, 2023, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW/BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia plans to further increase energy supplies to China and attract Chinese investments and technological innovations to the Russian energy complex, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday.
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Union State of Russia, Belarus to Approve New 3-Year Integration Package in 2024 - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/union-state-of-russia-belarus-to-approve-new-3-year-integration-package-in-2024---lavrov-1115601420.html
December 15, 2023, 10:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Supreme Council of the Union State of Russia and Belarus is expected to approve a new three-year integration package next year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
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Hungary to Be Able to Prevent Ukraine From Joining EU 75 More Times - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungary-to-be-able-to-prevent-ukraine-from-joining-eu-75-more-times---orban-1115601285.html
December 15, 2023, 10:09 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary did not prevent the EU member countries from deciding to start negotiations with Ukraine, because it would have the opportunity to stop the process 75 more times, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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Lavrov Talks to Media Following Negotiations With Belarusian Counterpart
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/lavrov-talks-to-media-following-negotiations-with-belarusian-counterpart-1115598600.html
December 15, 2023, 10:00 AM
Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergey Aleinik arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The ministers will open the annual joint meeting of the boards of directors of the Russian and Belarusian foreign ministries in Moscow.
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Pepe Escobar: Clash of Civilizations in Kazakhstan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/pepe-escobar-clash-of-civilizations-in-kazakhstan-1115599377.html
December 15, 2023, 9:43 AM
The Astana Club is now firmly established as an indispensable annual East-West gathering in the Heartland. This year’s forum, taking place at minus 32 degrees Celsius in the Kazakh capital, could not have been scheduled at a more incandescent geopolitical inflexion point.
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Russia's Rosatom Rejects Reports of Alleged Preemptive Cutoff of Uranium Supplies to US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russias-rosatom-rejects-reports-of-alleged-preemptive-cutoff-of-uranium-supplies-to-us-1115600921.html
December 15, 2023, 9:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian nuclear energy corporation Rosatom rejected on Friday media reports of an alleged possible preventive ban on uranium deliveries to the United States, saying that it always meets its contractual obligations and that the nuclear sector should be free of "protectionist restrictions."
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US Senate Delays Recess in Scramble to Unlock Ukraine Aid With Border Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-senate-delays-recess-in-scramble-to-unlock-ukraine-aid-with-border-deal-1115598083.html
December 15, 2023, 6:54 AM
President Joe Biden has been trying to push a $110 billion package through Congress that includes about $61.4 billion for Kiev. The House failed to reach the 60-vote threshold to advance the bill earlier in December, with Speaker Mike Johnson insisting Ukraine aid is "dependent on the enactment of transformative changes" to border security laws.
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PoW Describes Mass Death of Ukrainian Soldiers Near Rabotino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/pow-describes-mass-death-of-ukrainian-soldiers-near-rabotino-1115597679.html
December 15, 2023, 5:50 AM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive began in June, with Kiev throwing brigades trained by NATO instructors and armed with Western equipment into battle. Three months later, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Kiev's push had failed, with Ukraine suffering huge casualties.
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Ukraine Loses More Than 30 Soldiers Near Zaporozhye's Rabotino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/ukraine-loses-more-than-30-soldiers-near-zaporozhyes-rabotino-1115597568.html
December 15, 2023, 4:57 AM
MELITOPOL (Sputnik) - Scouts of the Russian Southern Military District have disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian troops near the town of Rabotino in the Zaporozhye Region, with Kiev losing more than 30 soldiers, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
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Guyana, Venezuela Agree Not to Use Force to Resolve Essequibo Dispute
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/guyana-venezuela-agree-not-to-use-force-to-resolve-essequibo-dispute-1115597410.html
December 15, 2023, 4:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Venezuela and Guyana have agreed not to threaten or use force in any circumstances to settle the dispute over the Essequibo territory and resolve any controversies within international law, including the 1966 Geneva Agreement, the countries' joint statement, published by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, showed Thursday.
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Hungary Vetoes 50Bln Euros in EU's Macro-Financial Aid for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungary-vetoes-50bln-euros-in-eus-macro-financial-aid-for-ukraine-1115597288.html
December 15, 2023, 4:29 AM
MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that he has vetoed 50 billion euros ($54.95 billion) in the European Union's macro-financial aid for Ukraine.
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US to Announce Friday Deployment of Coalition Force Against Houthis in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-to-announce-friday-deployment-of-coalition-force-against-houthis-in-red-sea---reports-1115597153.html
December 15, 2023, 4:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is expected to announce on Friday the deployment of a "special upgraded multinational task force" in the Red Sea to deter Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, from further attacks on ships, media reported, citing two Israeli and US officials.
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Bulgaria's Dry Cargo Ship Believed to Be Seized Off Coast of Yemen - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/bulgarias-dry-cargo-ship-believed-to-be-seized-off-coast-of-yemen---reports-1115597011.html
December 15, 2023, 4:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgarian dry cargo ship Ruen is believed to have been seized off the coast of Yemen, Bulgarian broadcaster BNT reported Thursday, citing the shipping company.
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US Treasury Chief Says Will Visit China Next Year For Talks on Difficult Areas of Concern
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-treasury-chief-says-will-visit-china-next-year-for-talks-on-difficult-areas-of-concern-1115596737.html
December 15, 2023, 3:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during remarks at a US-China Business Council dinner, said she will visit China next year for talks with her Chinese counterpart on challenging issues.
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Houthis Fire Missile at Maersk Commercial Vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/houthis-fire-missile-at-maersk-commercial-vessel-in-bab-el-mandeb-strait---kathleen-hicks--1115596248.html
December 15, 2023, 2:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile from Yemen towards a commercial container ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait but there were no injuries, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
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Rise & Shine: Neanderthal DNA May Explain How Some Folks Are Early Birds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/rise--shine-neanderthal-dna-may-explain-how-some-folks-are-early-birds-1115595692.html
December 15, 2023, 12:06 AM
A recent study reveals a fascinating genetic connection between modern early risers and their ancient Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestors, suggesting human sleep patterns may be influenced by the genes inherited from prehistoric relatives.
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US Reportedly Collecting Intel on Israeli Military Operations, Impact in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-reportedly-collecting-intel-on-israeli-military-operations-impact-in-gaza-1115595483.html
December 14, 2023, 11:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly collecting intelligence on Israel’s military operations in Gaza and their potential impact on civilians.
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Post-War Gaza May Be Overseen by Ex-Palestinian Authority Security Forces - US Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/post-war-gaza-may-be-overseen-by-ex-palestinian-authority-security-forces---us-official-1115595310.html
December 14, 2023, 11:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Gaza residents who previously served in the Palestinian Authority security forces could potentially form the initial governing body of the enclave after the Israeli military campaign ends, a senior US administration official told reporters.
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‘Honored in the Breach’: US Nods to Human Rights as Israeli Arms Shipments Persist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/honored-in-the-breach-us-nods-to-human-rights-as-israeli-arms-shipments-persist-1115594436.html
December 14, 2023, 10:54 PM
Unless the White House threatens to withhold substantial amounts of weapons from Israel, Jerusalem is unlikely to take the administration’s verbal beratings seriously, a human rights lawyer told Sputnik. However, both street protests and legal action are capable of influencing events.
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Report: Kamala Harris Pushing Biden to Show Concern for Palestinians Amid Gaza Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/report-kamala-harris-pushing-biden-to-show-concern-for-palestinians-amid-gaza-conflict-1115594166.html
December 14, 2023, 10:35 PM
On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted for a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Of the 153 members, only 10, including the US and Israel, voted against the resolution.
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Cosmic Powerhouses: Scientists Raise Possibility of Using Black Holes as Mega-Batteries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/cosmic-powerhouses-scientists-raise-possibility-of-using-black-holes-as-mega-batteries-1115594019.html
December 14, 2023, 10:18 PM
Scientists have proposed innovative methods to utilize black holes, the universe's most formidable forces, as colossal energy sources. The research opens up possibilities for futuristic energy solutions based on the immense power of these cosmic phenomena.
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Trust in UK Politicians Falls to Record 40-Year Low
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/trust-in-uk-politicians-falls-to-record-40-year-low-1115593880.html
December 14, 2023, 9:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only 9% of Britons say they consider politicians to be truthful, the lowest since tracking began in 1983 and down three points from last year, according to an Ipsos poll out Thursday.
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‘Shared Future’: Vietnam, China Pledge to Resist ‘Color Revolutions’ During Xi's Hanoi Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/shared-future-vietnam-china-pledge-to-resist-color-revolutions-during-xis-hanoi-visit-1115593408.html
December 14, 2023, 8:37 PM
Two of the world’s declared socialist republics pledged to deepen their commitments to cooperation and a “shared future” on Wednesday as the leaders of China and Vietnam penned dozens of agreements on trade, security, and other kinds of cooperation.
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Selfish Biden Doesn't Care Whether Trump Wins
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/selfish-biden-doesnt-care-whether-trump-wins-1115593143.html
December 14, 2023, 8:10 PM
President Biden doesn’t care about the country. He doesn’t care about his party. He doesn’t mind if Donald Trump wins back the presidency. The only thing he cares about is himself—his ego, to be exact.
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Veteran Aussie Diplomat Struck by Putin’s Characterization of Ukraine Crisis as Civil War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/veteran-aussie-diplomat-struck-by-putins-characterization-of-ukraine-crisis-as-civil-war-1115592773.html
December 14, 2023, 7:01 PM
At his marathon four hour-long year-end press conference – the first since 2021, President Putin compared the Ukrainian NATO proxy war against Russia to a “civil war,” and offered a truncated history lesson on the roots of the present crisis. Former Australian diplomat Tony Kevin told Sputnik what struck him most about Putin’s responses.
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Hungary Not Involved in Decision on Starting EU Accession Talks With Ukraine - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/hungary-not-involved-in-decision-on-starting-eu-accession-talks-with-ukraine---orban-1115592253.html
December 14, 2023, 6:36 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary was not involved in the decision to start EU accession talks with Ukraine and still considers it to be a bad option, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.
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Asia Remembers NATO’s Colonial Past, Doesn’t Want Bloc Powers Back in Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/asia-remembers-natos-colonial-past-doesnt-want-bloc-powers-back-in-region-1115591172.html
December 14, 2023, 6:12 PM
Russia’s president has posed the question of what the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is doing poking its nose into Asia in support of Washington’s zealous efforts to ‘contain’ China. Sputnik reached out to a leading Canadian scholar of international relations for his take on why NATO might not find itself particularly welcome in the region.
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Biden Aides Concerned Son’s Legal Troubles Could ‘Consume’ President - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/biden-aides-concerned-sons-legal-troubles-could-consume-president---reports-1115591416.html
December 14, 2023, 5:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - People close to US President Joe Biden fear that Hunter Biden’s legal troubles could consume the president ahead of the 2024 election, Politico reported, citing five Biden aides and confidants.
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Gen Z Skeptical of US Institutions Amid Converging Economic, Geopolitical Failures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/gen-z-skeptical-of-us-institutions-amid-converging-economic-geopolitical-failures-1115590173.html
December 14, 2023, 5:50 PM
Younger Americans have seen the benefits of the post-World War II economic boom almost totally evaporate, making them increasingly skeptical about supporting a system that has failed to deliver on its promises of prosperity and security, a college organizer told Sputnik.
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US Working With Allies to Protect Ships in Red Sea From Houthis - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-working-with-allies-to-protect-ships-in-red-sea-from-houthis---pentagon-1115590034.html
December 14, 2023, 5:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has confirmed that Washington is working with its allies on a plan to protect ships passing through the Red Sea from mounting attacks by Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis.
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Serbia’s Vucic Believes Ukraine Conflict Will Be Long as No Acceptable Peace Proposals Made
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/serbias-vucic-believes-ukraine-conflict-will-be-long-as-no-acceptable-peace-proposals-made-1115590705.html
December 14, 2023, 5:37 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The conflict in Ukraine will be long, because no one in the world has made a peace proposal that will be acceptable for all sides, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Sputnik.
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A23a Iceberg: Trillion-Ton Titan's Drift From Antarctic Grip After 30 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/a23a-iceberg-trillion-ton-titans-drift-from-antarctic-grip-after-30-years-1115571477.html
December 14, 2023, 5:32 PM
During the past ten years, the iceberg A23a has thinned by an average of 2.5 meters yearly, a consequence of increasing ocean warmth. Its uneven structure caused it to be trapped in shallow mud, but it has since begun its drift.
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Flooding Underground Tunnels in Gaza May Have Long-Term Humanitarian Impact - UNHRC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/flooding-underground-tunnels-in-gaza-may-have-long-term-humanitarian-impact---unhrc-1115589802.html
December 14, 2023, 5:13 PM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Israel's flooding of Palestinian armed group Hamas's underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip with seawater may have long-term humanitarian consequences, UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told Sputnik on Thursday, adding that any military operation must be conducted in accordance with international law.
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Japanese Authorities Tackle Mystery of 1,200 Tons of Fish Deaths Along Coastline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/japanese-authorities-tackle-mystery-of-1200-tons-of-fish-deaths-along-coastline-1115588149.html
December 14, 2023, 5:03 PM
Researchers are working on several theories to explain the mass deaths of fish found on the Japanese coast. Thy include the possibility that predators, such as amberjack, relentlessly hunted the migrating species, or that the fish died from rapid sea temperature fluctuations.
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South Dakota Senator Claims US Needs Over 100 B-21 Bombers to Deter Russia, China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/south-dakota-senator-claims-us-needs-over-100-b-21-bombers-to-deter-russia-china-1115589554.html
December 14, 2023, 4:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds said Thursday that the United States will eventually need more than 100 next-generation B-21 stealth bombers in order to deter both Russia and China.
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Russia's Gazprom Says Discussed 2024 Cooperation Plans With China's CNPC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russias-gazprom-says-discussed-2024-cooperation-plans-with-chinas-cnpc--1115589385.html
December 14, 2023, 4:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Thursday Russian gas giant Gazprom said that it had discussed the upcoming 2024 cooperation plans with the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), including potential gas supplies from Russia through Mongolia.
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Russian Airborne Forces Ex-Commander: NATO Counteroffensive Plan Bad, New Ukraine Strategy Worse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russian-airborne-forces-ex-commander-nato-counteroffensive-plan-bad-new-ukraine-strategy-worse-1115587473.html
December 14, 2023, 4:13 PM
The Russian Armed Forces have shifted to the offensive in the special military operation zone and are making progress along the entire contact line, President Vladimir Putin said during his annual press conference.
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You Look for the Person Who Will Benefit: ‘Obvious’ US Blew Up Nord Stream
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/you-look-for-the-person-who-will-benefit-obvious-us-blew-up-nord-stream-1115588809.html
December 14, 2023, 4:11 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his take on the Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion at his year-end presser Thursday, saying the US was either directly or indirectly responsible. This is obvious, based on a geopolitical and economic analysis of the terror attack, veteran geopolitical commentator and author Thomas W. Pauken II tells Sputnik.
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Finland to Give US Access to 15 Military Bases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/finland-to-give-us-access-to-15-military-bases-1115588465.html
December 14, 2023, 4:11 PM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - Finland will give the United States access to 15 of its military bases under a defense cooperation pact, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen announced Thursday.
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Russian Scientists Suggest New Way to Protect Aircraft Wiring From Overload
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russian-scientists-suggest-new-way-to-protect-aircraft-wiring-from-overload-1115587642.html
December 14, 2023, 4:02 PM
Scientists at Russia's Vyatka State University have found that a rare-earth magnet made of samarium and cobalt has real-life applications in high-tech manufacturing and production.
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US House Passes 2024 Defense Policy Bill Despite Concerns About Surveillance Authority
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-house-passes-2024-defense-policy-bill-despite-concerns-about-surveillance-authority-1115589030.html
December 14, 2023, 4:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives on Thursday passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), despite concerns from some lawmakers about a surveillance authority extension included in the bill.
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Iraqi Security Forces Arrest Suspects in Attack on US Embassy in Baghdad - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/iraqi-security-forces-arrest-suspects-in-attack-on-us-embassy-in-baghdad---official-1115588017.html
December 14, 2023, 3:46 PM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Iraqi security forces have arrested suspects in the last week's missile attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad, including some individuals tied to the Iraqi security agencies, Iraqi military spokesman Maj. Gen. Yahya Rasool said on Thursday.
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Scott Ritter: Ukraine Debased to 'Pawn' on Geopolitical Chessboard Serving West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/scott-ritter-ukraine-debased-to-pawn-on-geopolitical-chessboard-serving-west-1115586165.html
December 14, 2023, 3:00 PM
There is a profound difference between Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart when it comes to their approach to the armed conflict, Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer, told Sputnik. And this was evidenced yet again in what the Russian President said in his year-end presser.
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Many in West Share Vision and Traditional Values Supported by Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/many-in-west-share-vision-and-traditional-values-supported-by-russia-1115581789.html
December 14, 2023, 2:55 PM
Many people in the West and the rest of the world understand that Russia is "doing everything right" when defending its sovereignty and traditional values, Russian President Vladimir Putin pointed out during his annual press conference.
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US B-2 Stealth Bomber Diverted to UK During Round-Trip Mission - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-b-2-stealth-bomber-diverted-to-uk-during-round-trip-mission---reports-1115587369.html
December 14, 2023, 2:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - This week a US-made B-2 Spirit stealth bomber landed at the Fairford British air base, where it had to divert to during a round-trip mission from its Whiteman AFB home base in Missouri, media reported on Thursday.
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Dollar Dependence Would Force Argentina to Tango to Washington’s Tune
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/dollar-dependence-would-force-argentina-to-tango-to-washingtons-tune-1115586633.html
December 14, 2023, 2:28 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed his Argentinian counterpart of the potential risks associated with linking the Latin American nation’s currency to the US dollar, warning that it could result in a “huge loss of sovereignty.” Sputnik reached out to veteran financial analyst Paul Goncharoff for more details on the risks involved.
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Putin's Calm, Well-Versed Demeanor Steering Russia in Right Direction – Observers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putins-calm-well-versed-demeanor-steering-russia-in-right-direction--observers-1115585501.html
December 14, 2023, 2:04 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin displayed powerful composure during his recent annual year-end press conference, where he fielded questions from Chinese, American, French and other international and domestic reporters in real-time. This begs the question: what lies at the heart of Putin's solid confidence?
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EU Officials Privately Panic Over Prospect of Pouring Billions More Into Ukrainian 'Black Hole’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/eu-officials-privately-panic-over-prospect-of-pouring-billions-more-into-ukrainian-black-hole-1115582588.html
December 14, 2023, 1:58 PM
EU leaders gathered in Brussels on Thursday for a two-day summit dedicated to the issue of possible Ukrainian membership in the 27-member political and economic bloc. The meeting comes amid long-standing concerns by some bloc countries and officials that Ukraine is simply too corrupt and economically backward to join.
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Israel Won’t Let Any Country ‘Against Western Hegemony’ Open Gaza Hospital, Claims Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/israel-wont-let-any-country-against-western-hegemony-open-gaza-hospital-claims-expert-1115581913.html
December 14, 2023, 1:34 PM
Russia plans to increase the delivery of medical equipment and medicines to those affected by the Israeli-Hamas conflict, Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, adding that he had discussed the possibility of opening a Russian hospital in the Gaza Strip with the Egyptian President and Israeli Prime Minister, but its establishment is not safe yet.
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US Treasury Secretary to Take Second Trip to China Next Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-treasury-secretary-to-take-second-trip-to-china-next-year-1115585375.html
December 14, 2023, 1:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Janet Yellen will confirm Thursday that she plans to take a second trip to China in her role as US treasury secretary next year.
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Watch Live Year in Review: An Outlook by Dimitri Simes Jr. and Simeon Boikov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/watch-live-year-in-review-an-outlook-by-dimitri-simes-jr-and-simeon-boikov-1115563025.html
December 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has just concluded his 2023 presser, which was combined this year with the annual “Direct Line” Q&A session.
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‘Stark Difference Between Ukraine & Gaza Obvious,’ Expert Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/stark-difference-between-ukraine--gaza-obvious-expert-says-1115579699.html
December 14, 2023, 1:19 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed in on the latest spiral of the Palestine-Israel conflict during his year-end presser and annual Q&A session.
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2023 Putin's Annual Presser and Q&A Session in Pictures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/2023-putins-annual-presser-and-qa-session-in-pictures-1115579099.html
December 14, 2023, 1:12 PM
The annual Direct Line event and year-end press conference are well-established traditions. Both events have been held by the Kremlin since 2001. According to the Russian president, the format is useful because it allows him to address issues that require special attention.
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Why Russian-Made Drones Terrify the Ukrainian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/why-russian-made-drones-terrify-the-ukrainian-military-1115580209.html
December 14, 2023, 1:09 PM
During his annual press conference, President Vladimir Putin assured that problems with drone supplies to the Russian military servicemen fighting in the conflict zone are being solved and the improvements are visible.
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Nord Stream Pipelines Were Likely Blown Up by US - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/nord-stream-pipelines-were-likely-blown-up-by-us---putin-1115582255.html
December 14, 2023, 12:56 PM
In September 2022, the Nord Stream pipelines, built to deliver gas under the Baltic Sea from Russia to the EU, were hit by explosions, which Moscow called an act of terrorism.
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Ukraine Crisis Highlights Difference Between Russian, Western Approaches to Warfare
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraine-crisis-highlights-difference-between-russian-western-approaches-to-warfare-1115580283.html
December 14, 2023, 12:34 PM
At his big year-end presser, the Russian president accused the Zelensky regime of deliberately pushing Ukraine’s soldiers into a meat grinder against Russian positions. Asked for comment, veteran military expert and retired Colonel Anatoliy Matviychuk pointed to a key difference between Russia and the West in their approach to modern conflict.
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Only US Stands in Way Between Massacre, Truce in Gaza Strip - Ankara
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/only-us-stands-in-way-between-massacre-truce-in-gaza-strip---ankara-1115579282.html
December 14, 2023, 11:51 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Only the United States stands in the way between the massacre in the Gaza Strip and the ceasefire, Washington should not interfere with the implementation of UN decisions, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.
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Putin’s Right: Orban, Fico Branded ‘Pro-Russian’ Simply for Sticking to National Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putins-right-orban-fico-branded-pro-russian-simply-for-sticking-to-national-interests-1115577771.html
December 14, 2023, 11:37 AM
At his big year-end presser on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested that Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary and Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia were among the only defenders of national interests left in the West. Sputnik reached out to a leading Hungarian foreign policy analyst for his take on Putin’s remarks.
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Analyst Points to 'Stark Contrast' Between Putin and Biden on Global Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/analyst-points-to-stark-contrast-between-putin-and-biden-on-global-policy-1115575389.html
December 14, 2023, 11:30 AM
There is a stark difference between the Russian president and his US counterpart when it comes to their approaches to global governance, Dr. Marco Marsili, associate fellow at the Center for Strategic Research and Analysis, pointed out.
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Hungary Supports Provision of More Funds for Ukraine 'Outside' EU Budget - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/hungary-supports-provision-of-more-funds-for-ukraine-outside-eu-budget---orban-1115576678.html
December 14, 2023, 11:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Budapest supports the provision of more funds to Ukraine by the European Union "outside" the bloc's budget, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday, adding that the short-term assistance has already been included in the EU budget.
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Ukraine’s EU Accession to Take ‘Many Years’ – Dutch Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraines-eu-accession-to-take-many-years--dutch-prime-minister-1115575940.html
December 14, 2023, 11:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte predicted ahead of a crucial EU summit on Thursday that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union could take many years.
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Russia, China Conduct Air Patrols Over Seas of Japan, East China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russia-china-conduct-air-patrols-over-seas-of-japan-east-china---beijing-1115575678.html
December 14, 2023, 11:11 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian and Chinese pilots conducted their seventh joint air patrol over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Putin Says 617,000 Troops Fighting in Special Military Operation in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putin-says-617000-troops-fighting-in-special-military-operation-in-ukraine-1115574826.html
December 14, 2023, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday put the number of Russian troops in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine at 617,000, with the contact line between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretching for over 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles).
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Russia Ready to Open Hospital in Gaza, Israel Says It's Yet Unsafe - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/russia-ready-to-open-hospital-in-gaza-israel-says-its-yet-unsafe---putin-1115573750.html
December 14, 2023, 10:23 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia will increase supplies of medical equipment and medicines to victims in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone at Israel's request.
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EU Summit to Discuss Ukraine Aid & Accession Talks Amid Sharp Divisions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/eu-summit-to-discuss-ukraine-aid--accession-talks-amid-sharp-divisions-1115569905.html
December 14, 2023, 10:15 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest attempt at barnstorming the US Congress came up empty-handed, with his visit to Washington failing to persuade lawmakers to sign off on President Joe Biden’s request for over $60 billion for Kiev. Now, next year’s €50 billion in assistance to Ukraine from the European Union may also be in limbo.
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Putin: There Will be Peace When Russia Achieves Military Op's Goals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putin-there-will-be-peace-when-russia-achieves-military-ops-goals-1115572687.html
December 14, 2023, 9:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine does not want to agree on its demilitarization, because of this Russia is forced to use other measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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