Russian Defense Sector CEO Shoots Down 'Myth' of Western 'Military Superiority'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/russian-defense-sector-ceo-shoots-down-myth-of-western-military-superiority-1115824044.html
December 27, 2023, 9:57 AM
Recent reports from the special op zone have shown that Russian troops continue to advance, thereby expanding their areas of control on all fronts. The main factor contributing to Moscow's success are the timely deliveries of advanced ammunition, drones, tanks, infantry combat vehicles, and artillery systems utilized by the Russian army.
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Israel Expands Gaza Ground Offensive Following ‘Intense Bombing of Refugee Camps'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/israel-expands-gaza-ground-offensive-following-intense-bombing-of-refugee-camps-1115830912.html
December 27, 2023, 9:27 AM
The latest escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict began in early October, when Hamas launched a massive rocket attack on the Jewish state from the Gaza Strip. Israel retaliated with indiscriminate strikes and imposed a complete blockade on Gaza.
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Russian, Indian Foreign Policy Chiefs Meet, Hold Press Conference in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/russian-indian-foreign-policy-chiefs-meet-hold-press-conference-in-moscow-1115832057.html
December 27, 2023, 9:22 AM
The top diplomats will engage in discussions regarding several bilateral issues, with particular emphasis on three essential topics - the crisis in the Gaza Strip, de-dollarization, and cooperation within the BRICS bloc.
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Russia Unveils New Supercam Kamikaze Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/russia-develops-supercam-kamikaze-drone--1115831295.html
December 27, 2023, 6:54 AM
Sergey Chemezov, head of the Rostec state corporation, told Sputnik about the key advances in Russian military technologies and explained how they will affect the course of the special military operation.
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Russian Air Defenses Down 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Belgorod, Rostov Regions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/russian-air-defenses-down-2-ukrainian-drones-over-belgorod-rostov-regions-1115831190.html
December 27, 2023, 6:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have prevented a drone attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on Russia's western regions of Belgorod and Rostov, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Watch Russian Snipers Operate in Ukrainian Conflict Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/watch-russian-snipers-operate-in-ukrainian-conflict-zone-1115825639.html
December 27, 2023, 6:23 AM
Silent and deadly, snipers of the Russian Armed Forces continue to methodically chip away at Ukrainian troops one hostile at a time.
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EU Preparing $22Bln Plan to Sidestep Hungary's Veto to Fund Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/eu-preparing-22bln-plan-to-sidestep-hungarys-veto-to-fund-ukraine---reports-1115830031.html
December 27, 2023, 4:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is preparing a debt-funded back-up plan worth up to 20 billion euros ($22 billion) to sidestep Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's objections and quickly release money for Kiev, Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing officials in talks.
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Boulders Near San Andreas Suggest the 'Big One' May Be Less Destructive Than Originally Predicted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/boulders-near-san-andreas-suggest-the-big-one-may-be-less-destructive-than-originally-predicted--1115829661.html
December 27, 2023, 3:40 AM
The San Andreas is a major fracture of the Earth’s crust that runs through the US state of California. These tectonic plates are responsible for tens of thousands of earthquakes in the US state each year.
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Biden, Qatari Counterpart Discuss Securing Release of Hostages Held By Hamas - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/biden-qatari-counterpart-discuss-securing-release-of-hostages-held-by-hamas---white-house-1115829843.html
December 27, 2023, 3:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden and his counterpart from Qatar in a telephone call discussed ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas, the White House said in a press release.
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FBI Says Closely Monitoring Threats to US Public This Holiday Season Due to Gaza Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/fbi-says-closely-monitoring-threats-to-us-public-this-holiday-season-due-to-gaza-conflict-1115829499.html
December 27, 2023, 2:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is closely monitoring threats to US public safety stemming from unrest over the Israel-Hamas conflict, an FBI spokesperson told Sputnik.
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The Trumpian Holiday Spirit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/the-trumpian-holiday-spirit-1115829339.html
December 27, 2023, 1:42 AM
While families across the US were enjoying the holiday, Trump was up to something else.
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Turkiye Inching Toward Final Vote on Sweden’s NATO Bid After Key Committee Backing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/turkiye-inching-toward-final-vote-on-swedens-nato-bid-after-key-committee-backing-1115829065.html
December 27, 2023, 12:07 AM
Turkiye's Foreign Affairs Committee has endorsed Sweden's bid, setting the stage for a final vote in the Turkish Parliament as Sweden aimed at meeting Ankara's conditions for approval.
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US Police Bolster Patrols for Colorado Judges Amid Violent Threats Over Trump Ballot Ruling
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/us-police-bolster-patrols-for-colorado-judges-amid-violent-threats-over-trump-ballot-ruling-1115828770.html
December 26, 2023, 11:53 PM
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that former US President Donald Trump would not be included on the state’s presidential primary ballot under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause. The decision directly stems from the January 6 riot that saw Trump supporters breach security checkpoints at the US Capitol.
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Germany's Army General Warns of Equipment Gaps Due to Brigade's Deployment in Lithuania
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/germanys-army-general-warns-of-equipment-gaps-due-to-brigades-deployment-in-lithuania-1115828920.html
December 26, 2023, 11:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German army may face equipment gaps, and its equipage may drop to 55% from 60% due to the deployment of a German brigade in Lithuania, Lt. Gen. Alfons Mais, the inspector of the German army and the chief of the German Army Headquarters at Strausberg in Brandenburg, said Tuesday.
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More Than 42,000 People Killed by US Gun Violence in 2023 - Gun Violence Archive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/more-than-42000-people-killed-by-us-gun-violence-in-2023---gun-violence-archive-1115828643.html
December 26, 2023, 11:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - More than 42,000 people in the United States died as a result of gun violence in 2023, according to data collected by the Gun Violence Archive (GVA).
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Milestone Pending: Secretive X-37B Space Plane Preparing for Thursday Lift-Off
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/milestone-pending-secretive-x-37b-space-plane-preparing-for-thursday-lift-off-1115827376.html
December 26, 2023, 10:42 PM
Originally scheduled for December 7, the launch faced delays due to weather conditions and technical issues. The spacecraft, set to lift off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, has a four-hour launch window beginning at 7 p.m. local time.
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2023 in Review: How US Pushed Deeper Into Asia While Focus Was on Ukraine & Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/2023-in-review-how-us-pushed-deeper-into-asia-while-focus-was-on-ukraine--israel-1115825784.html
December 26, 2023, 10:36 PM
From partnerships with former enemies-turned emerging powers to bulking up the military of a formally neutral country and wooing tiny island nations, the US worked hard in 2023 to improve its position in the so-called “Indo-Pacific” region against what it claims is a Sino-Russian attempt to dislodge it as world leader.
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Report: Accused Pentagon Leaker Teixeira Was Nicknamed ‘Active Shooter Kid’ by Colleagues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/report-accused-pentagon-leaker-teixeira-was-nicknamed-active-shooter-kid-by-colleagues-1115826738.html
December 26, 2023, 9:52 PM
Despite being only 21-years-old at the time, Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was granted top-security clearance that allowed him access to highly classified US government information.
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EU’s Josep Borrell ‘Honored’ With ‘Borat Award for Diplomacy’ Over Repeat Gaffes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/eus-josep-borrell-honored-with-borat-award-for-diplomacy-over-repeat-gaffes-1115826379.html
December 26, 2023, 8:31 PM
Politico EU said the high representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy “seems to be bent on offering Europeans daily reminders of his diplomatic ineptitude.”
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Palestinian Groups Say Talks Underway Over Egyptian Proposal on Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/palestinian-groups-say-talks-underway-over-egyptian-proposal-on-gaza-strip-1115826239.html
December 26, 2023, 8:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Palestinian groups said on Tuesday they were holding detailed discussions on an Egyptian proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
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How New Mobilization Law Could Buy Time for Zelensky With Thousands of Lives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/how-new-mobilization-law-could-buy-time-for-zelensky-with-thousands-of-lives-1115824209.html
December 26, 2023, 6:58 PM
A bill to change the drafting rules in Ukraine has been introduced to the Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian parliament, triggering controversy.
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Why Russian Liberation of Maryinka is So Significant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/why-russian-liberation-of-maryinka-is-so-significant-1115824423.html
December 26, 2023, 6:57 PM
The Ukrainian army continues to suffer humiliation after humiliation, losing an important stronghold in the Donetsk People’s Republic not long after Kiev’s over-hyped “counteroffensive” ended in complete failure.
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Japan to Finalize Relocation of US Base in Okinawa on Thursday - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/japan-to-finalize-relocation-of-us-base-in-okinawa-on-thursday---reports-1115823915.html
December 26, 2023, 5:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japanese Land Minister Saito Tetsuo will give his formal approval on December 28 to start ground works for the relocation of a US military base in Okinawa prefecture, despite opposition from local authorities, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported on Tuesday.
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Political Highlights You Couldn't Miss in 2023: Ukraine, Gaza, BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/political-highlights-you-couldnt-miss-in-2023-ukraine-gaza-brics-1115818111.html
December 26, 2023, 4:25 PM
With the countdown for 2024 already underway, Sputnik rolls out a video showcasing a whole array of political highlights that grabbed the global headlights of the outgoing year.
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Russian State Defense Contracts Boomed in 2023 - United Aircraft Corporation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/russian-state-defense-contracts-boomed-in-2023---united-aircraft-corporation-1115821177.html
December 26, 2023, 3:50 PM
This year alone, the Russian defense industry has seen a major rise in both developing and producing new advanced equipment and refining and improving existing ones. The United Aircraft Corporation has spoken on the company's latest trends and federal contracts.
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Putin Hosts Informal Summit of CIS Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/putin-hosts-informal-summit-of-cis-leaders--1115814943.html
December 26, 2023, 3:21 PM
Earlier, Putin chaired a summit of the Eurasian Economic Union, where EAEU leaders decided to start integrating Iran into the post-Soviet organization's structures and to hold the 2024 anniversary summit in Moscow.
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Multi-Arena War: What Does the Future Hold in Store for Israel-Palestine Conflict?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/multi-arena-war-what-does-the-future-hold-in-store-for-israel-palestine-conflict-1115822252.html
December 26, 2023, 3:10 PM
The standoff has already morphed into a multi-front war between Tel Aviv and participants of the so-called Axis of Resistance. Will next year be marked by an all-out war in the Middle East?
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CIA Struggling to Tackle ‘Horrendous’ Losses in China Spy Network – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/cia-struggling-to-tackle-horrendous-losses-in-china-spy-network--report-1115821830.html
December 26, 2023, 2:23 PM
Over the past several years, the Chinese government has intensified a crackdown on alleged spies working for the US in the country.
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Maestro of the Skies: MiG-29's Striking Features in Numbers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/maestro-of-the-skies-mig-29s-striking-features-in-numbers-1115819259.html
December 26, 2023, 2:05 PM
On October 6, 1977, the MiG-29 lightweight fighter jet took off on its maiden flight. Over the past 40 years, the aircraft has undergone extensive upgrading and is still in service in dozens of countries worldwide.
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Russia's Drone Dominance May Force Ukraine to Retreat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/russias-drone-dominance-may-force-kiev-to-retreat-1115820239.html
December 26, 2023, 1:53 PM
Russia’s drone use in the Ukrainian conflict appears to be causing quite a lot of grief to the regime in Kiev if the recent complaints by Ukrainian officials are to be believed.
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Russia Now Europe's Largest Economy - Presidential Aide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/russia-now-europes-largest-economy---presidential-aide-1115816838.html
December 26, 2023, 1:37 PM
Moscow's Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) confirmed a robust 5.5% GDP growth for the third quarter in December and upgraded its annual GDP growth estimate for January-September to 3%, up from the previous 2.9%.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 205 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/ukraine-loses-up-to-205-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1115820429.html
December 26, 2023, 12:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 205 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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'War is Scary': Donbass Children Send Their Message to American Children
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/war-is-scary-donbass-children-send-their-message-to-american-children-1115819434.html
December 26, 2023, 12:04 PM
What message do Donbass schoolchidren have for American kids their age? Sputnik correspondent Russell Bentley posed that question during a recent visit to a school in Makeevka, a city near Donetsk that has repeatedly come under Ukrainian fire.
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Sizing Up Russia's A-100 Premier vs. US E-3 Sentry AWACS: Unveiling The Best
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/sizing-up-russias-a-100-premier-vs-us-e-3-sentry-awacs-unveiling-the-best-1115818379.html
December 26, 2023, 11:35 AM
In 2024, the Russian Aerospace Forces will unveil the A-100 Premier, the highly anticipated next generation of long-range airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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Around 30 Counties Interested in Partnership With BRICS - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/around-30-counties-interested-in-partnership-with-brics---lavrov-1115819612.html
December 26, 2023, 11:34 AM
BRICS is made up of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The leaders of the five nations approved the group’s expansion by adding Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates in August, although the new Argentine government is reconsidering the move.
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UK Completes Training of First Cohort of Ukrainian F16 Pilots
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/uk-completes-training-of-first-cohort-of-ukrainian-f16-pilots-1115818750.html
December 26, 2023, 11:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first group of Ukrainian pilots have completed a basic training program in the United Kingdom to fly US-made F-16 fighter jets, the UK defense ministry said on Tuesday.
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Why Isn't Christmas Eve Peaceful? The West Should Ask Itself
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/why-isnt-christmas-eve-peaceful-the-west-should-ask-itself--1115817290.html
December 26, 2023, 11:00 AM
Sputnik publishes Global Times editorial, where authors reflect on the current geopolitical situation and stress that West had “most depressing Christmas Eve” since the end of Cold War. They believe that West should blame itself.
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Russian Armed Forces Fulfill Main Goal of 2023 by Foiling Ukrainian Counteroffensive - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/russian-armed-forces-fulfill-main-goal-of-2023-by-foiling-ukrainian-counteroffensive---shoigu-1115817509.html
December 26, 2023, 10:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have fulfilled the main goal of 2023 by thwarting Ukraine's counteroffensive, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
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Ukrainian PoW Slams NATO Instructors, Urges Peers to Surrender
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/ukrainian-pow-slams-nato-instructors-urges-peers-to-surrender-1115815602.html
December 26, 2023, 10:32 AM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive commenced in June, with Kiev throwing brigades trained by NATO instructors and equipped with Western arms 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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China's New Naval Chief Unveiled Amid Beijing-Manila Maritime Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/chinas-new-naval-chief-unveiled-amid-beijing-manila-maritime-tensions-1115816275.html
December 26, 2023, 10:08 AM
Hu Zhongming, 59, has served as the chief of staff of the People's Liberation Army Navy since December 2021.
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England's Long-Term Vacant Homes Exceed Number of Kids Living in Temporary Shelters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/englands-long-term-vacant-homes-exceed-number-of-kids-living-in-temporary-shelters-1115806104.html
December 26, 2023, 9:13 AM
Disturbing statistics spotlight the existence of over 260,000 unoccupied homes in England that have remained vacant for an extended period of time. Furthermore, these numbers are even more troubling when considering that over 121,000 children are currently residing in temporary accommodations.
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UK's Maritime Trade Operations Received Report of Incident Off Yemen's Al Hudaydah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/uks-maritime-trade-operations-received-report-of-incident-off-yemens-al-hudaydah-1115815813.html
December 26, 2023, 8:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday it had received a report of an incident off Al Hudaydah, Yemen's principal port city on the Red Sea, and that the authorities were investigating it.
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Netanyahu Singles Out ‘Three Prerequisites’ for Israel-Palestine Peace
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/netanyahu-singles-out-three-prerequisites-for-israel-palestine-peace-1115813762.html
December 26, 2023, 7:13 AM
Gaza's Health Ministry claimed on Monday that more than 20,600 Palestinians have been killed in IDF attacks since the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on October 7.
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Watch Russian FPV-Drones Pound Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/watch-russian-fpv-drones-pound-ukrainian-positions--1115814641.html
December 26, 2023, 7:05 AM
Russia is actively using combat drones in the special military operation zone to perform surgical strikes and minimize human losses among its soldiers.
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Akhmat Fighters Decimate Colombian Mercs in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/akhmat-fighters-decimate-colombian-mercs-in-special-op-zone-1115812792.html
December 26, 2023, 6:03 AM
According the Russian Ministry of Defense, Ukraine is actively hiring mercenaries to cover up heavy losses among its troops.
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US Conducts 'Retaliatory' Strikes Against Kataib Hezbollah, Other Groups in Iraq
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/us-conducts-retaliatory-strikes-against-kataib-hezbollah-other-groups-in-iraq-1115812676.html
December 26, 2023, 5:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States carried out strikes against three targets of Kataib Hezbollah and associated groups in Iraq in response to a drone attack on Erbil Air Base where coalition forces are stationed, the US Department of Defense said on Tuesday.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Swatted On Christmas Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/marjorie-taylor-greene-swatted-on-christmas-day-1115812394.html
December 26, 2023, 3:25 AM
The dangerous trend known as swatting is when a person or group of people falsely report crimes or emergencies at someone’s residence, hoping to get the target’s house raided by police. In July, the FBI announced that it was developing a national database to prevent the pranks.
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Saudi Arabia Not Interested in Joining US-Led Red Sea Coalition Against Houthis - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/saudi-arabia-not-interested-in-joining-us-led-red-sea-coalition-against-houthis---reports-1115812231.html
December 26, 2023, 1:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia has no interest in taking part in the new US-led coalition to safeguard commercial traffic in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, prioritizing domestic security and economic development instead, The New York Times reported, citing US and Saudi officials.
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Biden Tells Reporters To Cover the Economy 'The Right Way'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231226/biden-tells-reporters-to-cover-the-economy-the-right-way-1115812028.html
December 26, 2023, 1:16 AM
The economy has not plunged into a recession as many predicted it would, but voters still aren’t giving the Biden administration high marks on the economy.
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Belgian Police Probing Bomb Threat on Ship Bound for Antwerp - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/belgian-police-probing-bomb-threat-on-ship-bound-for-antwerp---reports-1115811909.html
December 25, 2023, 11:04 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The Belgian police are investigating a possible bomb threat aboard a merchant ship bound for the port of Antwerp, the Belga news agency reported.
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Pope Francis Decries War Profiteers, Calls For Peace in Christmas Blessing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/pope-francis-decries-war-profiteers-calls-for-peace-in-christmas-blessing-1115811723.html
December 25, 2023, 10:14 PM
The Pope's message was titled Urbi et Orbi, which translates from Latin to "for the city and for the world" signifying that the message was not just for the city of Rome, but for the entire Catholic world.
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Protracted War With Hamas May Threaten Israel's Food Security - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/protracted-war-with-hamas-may-threaten-israels-food-security---reports-1115810943.html
December 25, 2023, 9:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Food Industries Association of Israel (FIAI) has warned that a dragged-out war with Hamas could cause a food crisis in Israel if its government fails to implement a clear strategy to prevent such a scenario, Israeli media reported on Monday.
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US Seeking Israeli Help in Retaining Palestinian Authority for Post-War Gaza - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/us-seeking-israeli-help-in-retaining-palestinian-authority-for-post-war-gaza---reports-1115810704.html
December 25, 2023, 7:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has been trying to persuade Israel to help it keep the Palestinian Authority afloat so that it could take over control of Gaza after the invasion is over, American press reported Monday, citing US and Palestinian officials.
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Serbian Maidan Attempt a 'Desperate Flailing Response' by NATO to Ukraine, Red Sea Failures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/serbian-maidan-attempt-a-desperate-flailing-response-by-nato-to-ukraine-red-sea-failures-1115810064.html
December 25, 2023, 7:06 PM
About 2,500 radicalized opposition supporters gathered in Belgrade on Sunday and attempted to storm city hall after contested snap parliamentary elections last week. Sputnik asked leading geopolitical analysts, including a top American Balkans expert, for their takes on what happened, and who could be pulling the strings behind the scenes.
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Russia Expects Prompt Inclusion of Iran in EAEU - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russia-expects-prompt-inclusion-of-iran-in-eaeu---putin-1115809138.html
December 25, 2023, 6:51 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia expects that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) countries will promptly complete the ratification procedures to include Iran in the structure, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Ukraine Seeing Ammo & Manpower Dry Up While Russia Boosts Arms Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/ukraine-seeing-ammo--manpower-dry-up-while-russia-boosts-arms-production-1115808686.html
December 25, 2023, 6:48 PM
In 2023, the Russian military has witnessed a surge in arms supplies, while the stockpiles of the Ukrainian military have nearly been used up.
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Beijing Castigates Philippines 'Extremely Dangerous' South China Sea Incursions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/beijing-castigates-philippines-extremely-dangerous-south-china-sea-incursions-1115803977.html
December 25, 2023, 6:09 PM
Ties have drastically soured between Beijing and Manila due to a string of incidents in the South China Sea, with each party trading accusations over territorial violations. However, this issue is further compounded by US military activity in the region and its support for the Philippines in a bid to contain the PRC.
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Is US Trying to Catch Up to Russia & China in Arctic Race?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/is-us-trying-to-catch-up-to-russia--china-in-arctic-race--1115807003.html
December 25, 2023, 6:06 PM
The US has unilaterally defined the outer limits of its continental shelves, causing Moscow to raise concerns and urge Washington to adhere to international norms. Will this spat further fire up the already simmering tensions?
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Christmas Liberation of Maryinka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/christmas-liberation-of-maryinka-1115807930.html
December 25, 2023, 5:49 PM
The official announcement of the liberation of Maryinka, made by Sergei Shoigu to President Putin today, Christmas Day, is a beautiful present for hundreds of thousands of Donbass residents, especially in our neighborhood, the Petrovsky District of Donetsk.
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How Russia's Layered Air, Ground and Sea-Based Defenses Shield Its Black Sea Shores
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/how-russias-layered-air-ground-and-sea-based-defenses-shield-its-black-sea-shores-1115804644.html
December 25, 2023, 4:42 PM
The Black Sea has been a focal point of the NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine from the opening days of the special military operation, with the body of water witnessing naval blockades, amphibious landings, drone warfare and even close calls between Russian and US forces. What resources does Russia have at its disposal to secure this vital theater?
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Bypassing UNCLOS? Why US Extended Continental Shelf Claims Are Tricky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/bypassing-unclos-why-us-extended-continental-shelf-claims-are-tricky-1115807227.html
December 25, 2023, 4:25 PM
The US has brought forward claims to extended continental shelf (ECS) in the Arctic region. What territories do the claims cover and are they legitimate?
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Russian Troops Fully Liberate Strategic DPR Settlement of Maryinka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russian-troops-fully-liberate-maryinka-settlement-in-dpr-1115805678.html
December 25, 2023, 3:11 PM
The heavily-fortified settlement, situated on the outskirts of the city of Donetsk, was used by Ukrainian forces to indiscriminately shell the Donetsk People's Republic's capital for nearly ten years before finally being liberated by Russian forces.
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Events of 2023 Usher in 'De Facto Start of Organized New Economic Order'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/events-of-2023-usher-in-de-facto-start-of-organized-new-economic-order-1115801933.html
December 25, 2023, 3:00 PM
An emerging new global economic system, failed Western sanctions targeting Russia over the Ukraine crisis, the de-dollarization trend and surge in payments in mutual currencies were spotlighted by a business consultant as he put forward his perspective on the outgoing year's key economic developments.
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Putin Speaks at Eurasian Economic Union Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/putin-speaks-at-eurasian-economic-union-summit-1115796680.html
December 25, 2023, 2:49 PM
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in St. Petersburg to attend a meeting of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit.
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Russia Charges Ukraine's Intel Chief With 104 Acts of Terrorism
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russia-charges-ukraines-intel-chief-with-104-acts-of-terrorism-1115803497.html
December 25, 2023, 2:03 PM
Russia’s Investigative Committee (IC) has in absentia charged Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate, with 104 cases of terrorism carried out on Russian territory.
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Russia's Strategy Prevails as Western Aid to Ukraine Flounders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russias-strategy-prevails-as-western-aid-to-ukraine-flounders-1115796238.html
December 25, 2023, 1:43 PM
As the ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues to drag on, the determination of the collective West to keep on providing aid to Kiev is being put to the test. Additionally, the absence of pursuing any diplomatic solution, along with issues such as corruption and low morale within Ukraine's army, are seriously affecting their strength.
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Who Were the Biggest US Political Losers of 2023?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/who-were-the-biggest-us-political-losers-of-2023-1115797078.html
December 25, 2023, 1:26 PM
American politics served up its regular dose of chaos, dysfunction, and scandal in 2023, ranging from the fall from grace of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to the launch of an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, with the Democratic POTUS also dredging up some historically low approval ratings to boot.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 200 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/ukraine-loses-up-to-200-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day---mod-1115803210.html
December 25, 2023, 1:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 200 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Crypto Lobby Steps Up Influence in Bid to Bolster Image
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/crypto-lobby-steps-up-influence-in-bid-to-bolster-image---1115798039.html
December 25, 2023, 12:47 PM
Cryptocurrency companies are getting more involved in American politics under the guise of lobbying for industry-related friendly legislation. However, such actions are deemed risky, as some legislators have raised concerns about potential national security threats, money laundering, and other illicit activities.
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Kremlin: Third Parties From Overseas Seeking to Stir Up Unrest in Belgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/kremlin-third-parties-from-overseas-seeking-to-stir-up-unrest-in-belgrade-1115802222.html
December 25, 2023, 12:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are observers in Serbia who have not recorded any violations that could cast doubt on the legitimacy of the elections, while there are attempts by third parties, including from abroad, to provoke unrest, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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World Has Right Not to Recognize New US Claims in Arctic - Russian Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/world-has-right-not-to-recognize-new-us-claims-in-arctic---russian-senator-1115797493.html
December 25, 2023, 12:25 PM
Moves by the United States to expand its claims to the continental shelf in the Arctic lack international legal basis, and the world may choose not to recognize the new boundaries, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said on his Telegram channel.
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EAEU Countries Sign Full-Fledged Free Trade Agreement With Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/eaeu-countries-sign-full-fledged-free-trade-agreement-with-iran-1115800986.html
December 25, 2023, 12:04 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have signed a full-fledged free trade agreement with Iran, which should replace the temporary agreement in effect since 2019.
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'Facade of NATO Unity' Has Crumbled Over Ukraine - Ex-US Assistant Secretary of Defense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/facade-of-nato-unity-has-crumbled-over-ukraine---ex-us-assistant-secretary-of-defense-1115799544.html
December 25, 2023, 11:20 AM
The United States and its allies have poured about $200 billion in weapons and cash into the proxy war against Russia in Ukraine over the past 22 months, with little to show for it apart from accelerating the rise of a multipolar world order.
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Mission: Fun! MoD Pavilion at 'Russia' Expo Ready for Action-Packed New Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/mission-fun-mod-pavilion-at-russia-expo-ready-for-action-packed-new-year-1115796971.html
December 25, 2023, 10:42 AM
The Russian Ministry of Defense will unveil its “Army for Children. City of Professions. The Future of the Country” pavilion at the "Russia" forum on the grounds of the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy (VDNKh) by New Year, the military department announced.
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Russian Forces Destroy Starlink Station Near Kupyansk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russian-forces-destroy-starlink-station-near-kupyansk-1115795419.html
December 25, 2023, 10:13 AM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive began in June, with Kiev sending brigades trained by NATO instructors and armed with Western equipment into battle. Three months later, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kiev's push had failed, with Ukraine suffering heavy casualties.
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Watch Russian Be-12 Amphibious Aircraft and Ka-29 Helicopter Patrol Black Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/watch-russian-be-12-amphibious-aircraft-and-ka-29-helicopter-patrol-black-sea-1115795973.html
December 25, 2023, 9:31 AM
In order to improve their practical skills in destroying fast and small naval targets, pilots of the Be-12 amphibious aircraft conducted a bombing raid on a target, while the crew of a Ka-29 helicopter practiced firing a high-caliber machine gun at a moving naval target, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Top 5 Powerful Russian Weapons That Shattered Myth of NATO's Superiority in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/top-5-powerful-russian-weapons-that-shattered-myth-of-natos-superiority-in-2023-1115773982.html
December 25, 2023, 9:03 AM
2023 will be remembered as the year that the fearsome reputation of NATO’s pricey, high-tech weaponry and military equipment came crashing down after running into the force of Russian arms. Sputnik asked five leading Russian and US military experts for their takes on the top five Russian weapons of the outgoing year.
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Russian Foreign Ministry on Unrest in Serbia: West Tries to Shake Up Situation in Belgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russian-foreign-ministry-on-unrest-in-serbia-west-tries-to-shake-up-situation-in-belgrade-1115796844.html
December 25, 2023, 8:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, supporters of the Serbian opposition, who disagree with results of the recent snap elections, surrounded the National Assembly in the capital city of Belgrade, climbing the steps and trying to break down the doors.
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Deputy PM Announces Huge Arms Deliveries for Russian Army
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/deputy-pm-announces-huge-arms-deliveries-for-russian-army-1115792376.html
December 25, 2023, 7:07 AM
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov in an interview with Sputnik spoke about the growth of supplies to the Russian Armed Forces, fulfillment of state defense orders, production of unmanned aerial systems, and industrial espionage against Russia.
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Russian Forces Wipe Out First French-Donated Crotale NG Missile System in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/russian-forces-wipe-out-first-french-donated-crotale-ng-missile-system-in-ukraine-1115794488.html
December 25, 2023, 6:57 AM
In the course of the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have been successfully delivering high-precision strikes targeting foreign equipment and ammunition provided to the Kiev regime by Washington and its NATO allies, obliterating the much-touted sophisticated weaponry.
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Mayor of Belgrade Calls Riots in Serbian Capital 'Maidanization'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/mayor-of-belgrade-calls-riots-in-serbian-capital-maidanization-1115794310.html
December 25, 2023, 6:11 AM
On Sunday, supporters of the Serbian opposition who disagree with the results of the recent snap elections surrounded the National Assembly in the capital Belgrade, climbing the steps and trying to break down the doors.
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Putin to Chair Eurasian Economic Union Summit on Monday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/putin-to-chair-eurasian-economic-union-summit-on-monday-1115795141.html
December 25, 2023, 5:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will chair on Monday a summit of the Eurasian Economic Union, a regional economic union of five ex-Soviet states: Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
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Egypt Presents 3-Stage Plan to Israel, Hamas to Resolve Gaza Conflict - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/egypt-presents-3-stage-plan-to-israel-hamas-to-resolve-gaza-conflict---reports-1115795014.html
December 25, 2023, 5:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Egypt presented to Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas its three-stage proposal to end the war in the Gaza Strip and ensure post-conflict development, the Asharq broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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Houthis Train 20,000 Soldiers to Participate in Possible Clashes With Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/houthis-train-20000-soldiers-to-participate-in-possible-clashes-with-israel---reports-1115791851.html
December 25, 2023, 3:22 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah rebel movement, also known as the Houthis, has trained 20,000 reservist soldiers for possible deployment to the Gaza Strip, Yemeni news agency Saba reported on Sunday.
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Watch Stunning Video of a Massive Solar Plasma Loop That Dwarfs Earth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/watch-stunning-video-of-a-massive-solar-plasma-loop-that-dwarfs-earth-1115791497.html
December 25, 2023, 3:14 AM
Solar prominences are large features of plasma that reach out from the Sun’s surface and extend out towards its outer atmosphere called the corona. They can last for days or months and scientists are still unsure how and why they are formed.
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Kamala Harris Joins Biden With Historically Low Approval Rating
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231225/kamala-harris-joins-biden-with-historically-low-approval-rating-1115791252.html
December 25, 2023, 12:34 AM
Dan Quayle, who infamously misspelled “potato” while judging a sixth-grade spelling bee, is the last Vice President to be as unpopular as Harris. The 12-year-old student who was unnecessarily corrected by the then-vice president later told US media that it "showed that the rumors about the vice president are true – that he's an idiot."
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Serbian President Vucic to Hold Meeting With Russian Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/serbian-president-vucic-to-hold-meeting-with-russian-ambassador-1115791068.html
December 24, 2023, 11:21 PM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will hold a meeting with Russian Ambassador Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko on 25 December in connection with the unrest in Belgrade, announced the press service of the President.
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NY Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Made Challenging Convictions Easier
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/ny-governor-vetoes-bill-that-would-have-made-challenging-convictions-easier-1115790670.html
December 24, 2023, 10:05 PM
According to The National Registry of Exonerations, there have been 3,442 exonerations since 1989, representing more than 31,070 years lost.
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Vucic Calls Violent Protests Attempt to Deprive Serbia of Independence, Sovereignty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/vucic-calls-violent-protests-attempt-to-deprive-serbia-of-independence-sovereignty-1115790834.html
December 24, 2023, 9:28 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Violent protests in Belgrade are an attempt to deprive Serbia of independence and sovereignty, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday, noting that the authorities will protect the order.
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Death Toll From Israeli Strike on Refugee Camp in Gaza Rises to 70 - Gaza Health Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/death-toll-from-israeli-strikes-on-refugee-camp-in-gaza-strip-rises-to-45---reports-1115790527.html
December 24, 2023, 9:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip has reached 70, Gaza Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said on Sunday.
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Russia Lambasts 'Unacceptable' US Claims to Arctic Shelf
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/russia-lambasts-us-unacceptable-claims-to-arctic-shelf-1115789768.html
December 24, 2023, 6:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is taking all necessary measures to secure its national interests in the Arctic amid the Washington's "unacceptable" attempts to unilaterally extend its continental shelf claims, Grigory Karasin, head of the foreign affairs committee of Russia's upper house of parliament, told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Houthis Say US Warship 'Firing Hysterically' Nearly Hit Tanker in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/houthis-say-us-warship-firing-hysterically-nearly-hit-tanker-in-red-sea-1115789509.html
December 24, 2023, 6:48 PM
Earlier, US Central Command alleged that a Houthi drone nearly hit a Gabonese oil tanker with 25 Indian crew members onboard traveling through the Red Sea from the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, and said that a US warship was deployed to respond to the ship’s distress call.
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Russian Gas Supplies to China Via Power of Siberia Hit New Record - Gazprom
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/russian-gas-supplies-to-china-via-power-of-siberia-hit-new-record---gazprom-1115789933.html
December 24, 2023, 6:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Daily supplies of Russian gas to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline hit a new record on December 23, Russian energy giant Gazprom said on Sunday, adding that it had increased the deliveries to meet Beijing's updated request.
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Sea Giants Talking: Scientists Hold 'Conversation' With Humpback Whale
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/sea-giants-talking-scientists-hold-conversation-with-humpback-whale-1115787212.html
December 24, 2023, 6:24 PM
Who would have imagined that speaking with whales was possible? Thanks to advanced hydrophones and AI algorithms, scientists have been able to analyze whale calls for language-related patterns. It is believed that this approach could yield insights into potential communication methods with aliens.
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What are Plasma Weapons' Potential in Modern Warfare?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/what-are-plasma-weapons-potential-in-modern-warfare-1115781847.html
December 24, 2023, 5:52 PM
As plasma technology has evolved, so has its military uses. Warfare applications encompass plasma shields, intended to deflect conventional ballistic weapons, advanced plasma beams and directed energy weapons.
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Syria's Christians Curtail Christmas Festivities Amid Gaza Crisis and US Occupation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/syrias-christians-curtail-christmas-festivities-amid-gaza-crisis-and-us-occupation-1115788817.html
December 24, 2023, 5:31 PM
Holiday festivities marking the birth of Jesus Christ have been scaled back or canceled in Christian communities across the Middle East, with the IDF’s assault in Gaza stripping believers of whatever holiday cheer they might otherwise have had.
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Legal Tempest: Biden Rains on Trump's Immunity as Trial Faces Delay
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/legal-tempest-biden-rains-on-trumps-immunity-as-trial-faces-delay-1115783647.html
December 24, 2023, 4:46 PM
US President Joe Biden has said he sees no reason for presidents to enjoy absolute immunity from criminal prosecution, a position vehemently advocated by his predecessor Donald Trump.
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Kalashnikov Rifle: Symbol of an Era
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/kalashnikov-rifle-symbol-of-an-era-1115787693.html
December 24, 2023, 4:16 PM
Saturday marked the tenth anniversary of the death of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the WWII veteran who became one of the USSR and Russia’s best-known small arms designers. The AK-47 was Kalashnikov’s most famous design, and remains the mainstay of nearly 100 armies across Eurasia, Africa and Latin America. Learn more about the iconic rifle with Sputnik!
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Biden Officials Hoped to Cover Up Chinese 'Spy Balloon' Incident - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/biden-officials-hoped-to-cover-up-chinese-spy-balloon-incident---report-1115786123.html
December 24, 2023, 3:34 PM
The US military shot down four unidentified airborne objects earlier this year, including one that Washington claimed to be a Chinese surveillance balloon. Beijing has repeatedly stressed that it was a civilian craft engaged in scientific research that entered US airspace by accident.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces Unable to Mobilize Another 500,000 People - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/ukrainian-armed-forces-unable-to-mobilize-another-500000-people---reports-1115785623.html
December 24, 2023, 3:10 PM
Martial law and a decree on general mobilization have been in effect in Ukraine since February 2022. Men between the ages of 18 and 60 are now forbidden to leave the country.
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