Baptism by Fire: Former Ukrainian Soldiers Survive First Fight in Russian Army
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/baptism-by-fire-former-ukrainian-soldiers-survive-first-fight-in-russian-army-1115849029.html
December 28, 2023, 10:38 AM
Ex-Ukrainian soldiers have been incorporated into the opposing side's Kaskad operational-combat tactical group after receiving Russian citizenship. They were previously part of the Kiev forces but laid down their weapons and expressed their desire to fight for Moscow.
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Russia to Test New Remote-Controlled IFV in Special Operation Zone - Rostec Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/russia-to-test-new-remote-controlled-ifv-in-special-operation-zone---rostec-head-1115851372.html
December 28, 2023, 10:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's newest remote-controlled infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) will be tested in combat conditions in the zone of the special military operation, the head of Russian state-owned defense corporation Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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South Korea's President Yoon Orders Immediate Retaliation in Case of Enemy Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/south-koreas-president-yoon-orders-immediate-retaliation-in-case-of-enemy-attack-1115850895.html
December 28, 2023, 10:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the armed forces during his visit to a front-line army unit on Thursday to respond to enemy attacks by retaliating first and only then reporting.
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Lavrov Blasts Zelensky's Peace Plan As 'Figment of Sick Imagination'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/lavrov-calls-zelenskys-peace-plan-figment-of-sick-imagination-1115849994.html
December 28, 2023, 9:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The peace plan proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is "a figment of a sick imagination," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Sputnik and the Rossiya 24 broadcaster.
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Russia Has Become Significantly Stronger Over Past Year – Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/russia-has-become-significantly-stronger-over-past-year--lavrov--1115849769.html
December 28, 2023, 8:52 AM
MOSCOW, December 28 (Sputnik) - Russia has become significantly stronger over the past year, with the people opposing the West in the hybrid war it has unleashed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Sputnik and the Rossiya 24 broadcaster.
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Lavrov Sits Down With Sputnik For Exclusive Interview
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/lavrov-sits-down-with-sputnik-for-exclusive-interview--1115847890.html
December 28, 2023, 8:36 AM
Russia's top diplomat will clarify the country's stance on the most crucial issues on the international agenda and geopolitics.
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Japanese Gov't OKs Relocation of US Base in Okinawa Though Local Gov't Opposed - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/japanese-govt-oks-relocation-of-us-base-in-okinawa-though-local-govt-opposed---reports-1115848284.html
December 28, 2023, 7:06 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government has approved the start of ground works for the relocation of a US military base in Okinawa prefecture, despite opposition from local authorities, Japanese news broadcaster reported on Thursday.
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Germany, France, Italy, EU Cast Doubt on US Idea to Confiscate Russian Assets - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/germany-france-italy-eu-cast-doubts-on-us-idea-to-confiscate-russian-assets---reports-1115848060.html
December 28, 2023, 6:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany, France, Italy and the European Union have expressed reservations regarding Washington's idea to confiscate Russian assets worth $300 billion and consider it necessary to first assess the legality of the measure, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Watch Russian Lancet Drones Hammer Ukrainian Tank and Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/watch-russian-lancet-drones-hammer-ukrainian-tank-and-artillery-1115847077.html
December 28, 2023, 5:26 AM
Since the start of special military operation, Russia has been actively using military drones to take out Ukrainian forces with precise surgical strikes. Most famous Russian drone has a name that speaks for itself – Lancet – referring to a knife used in medicine.
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Israeli Army Destroys Three Hamas Tunnel Shafts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/israeli-army-destroyed-three-hamas-tunnel-shafts-1115847504.html
December 28, 2023, 5:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had destroyed three tunnel shafts of Palestinian movement Hamas.
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Kim Jong Un Calls for Stepping Up 'War Preparations' Over US 'Confrontation Moves'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/kim-jong-un-calls-for-stepping-up-war-preparations-over-us-confrontation-moves-1115847355.html
December 28, 2023, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed the country's military to accelerate "war preparations" to counter "extreme confrontation moves" of the United States and its allies in the Korean Peninsula, North Korean state news agency KCNA reported Thursday.
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Pentagon Seeking High-Speed Vertical Takeoff X-Plane
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/pentagon-seeking-high-speed-vertical-takeoff-x-plane-1115846644.html
December 28, 2023, 4:03 AM
DARPA is sponsoring a moonshot effort to develop next-generation technology featuring the flexibility of the troubled V-22 Osprey aircraft.
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Russian Air Defenses Destroy Two Ukrainian Drones Above Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/russian-air-defenses-destroy-two-ukrainian-drones-above-crimea-1115846493.html
December 28, 2023, 3:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses destroyed two Ukrainian drones over Crimea at night, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.
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Turkiye Doubles Down, Urges US to Keep F-16 Promise - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/turkiye-doubles-down-urges-us-to-keep-f-16-promise---reports-1115846193.html
December 28, 2023, 3:03 AM
The NATO member country is hoping to buy 40 F-16 jets from the United States, but the deal still needs the approval of US lawmakers.
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Biden's Ratings Slip to Historic Low: Those Who Touted Bidenomics Fearful of Looking Fraudulent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/bidens-ratings-slip-to-historic-low-those-who-touted-bidenomics-fearful-of-looking-fraudulent-1115845905.html
December 28, 2023, 2:43 AM
US President Joe Biden’s approval rating dipped to a historic low in December: the 81-year-old’s approval rating slipped below 40% for the fifth time this year. His approval rating is also the lowest when compared to the past seven presidents at the same point during in their first term in office.
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Colorado GOP Appeals to US Supreme Court to Overturn Trump's Ban From State Ballot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/colorado-gop-appeals-to-us-supreme-court-to-overturn-trumps-ban-from-state-ballot-1115845334.html
December 28, 2023, 1:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Colorado Republican Party filed an appeal with the US Supreme Court challenging the decision by the Colorado Supreme Court to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state ballot in the upcoming election, a court filing revealed.
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2023 or 2003? US Launches Airstrikes in Iraq as Middle East Tensions Escalate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231228/2023-or-2003-us-launches-airstrikes-in-iraq-as-middle-east-tensions-escalate-1115844746.html
December 28, 2023, 1:27 AM
The United States continues to throw its weight around in the region, although the growing power of anti-Western forces suggests the current balance of power may not remain for long.
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Gaffes, Mistakes & Bloodshed: Scandals That Enveloped Joe Biden in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/gaffes-mistakes--bloodshed-scandals-that-enveloped-joe-biden-in-2023-1115840507.html
December 27, 2023, 11:53 PM
At 81, Joe Biden is the oldest president ever elected in the United States, which means he technically breaks his own record every day he is in office. That may be Biden’s biggest accomplishment while in the White House: that, save a tragedy over the next 300-something days, he will have made it through an entire term in his geriatric state.
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Republicans Probing if Biden Tried to Obstruct Son's Cooperation With Impeachment Inquiry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/republicans-probing-if-biden-tried-to-obstruct-sons-cooperation-with-impeachment-inquiry-1115843385.html
December 27, 2023, 11:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Republicans are investigating whether President Joe Biden tried to influence or obstruct his son Hunter Biden's cooperation with the House impeachment inquiry, Congressmen James Comer and Jim Jordan stated in a letter to the White House.
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Various Western Countries Say Netanyahu's 'End' Near, Says Top Erdogan Adviser
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/some-western-countries-say-netanyahus-end-is-near---erdogans-chief-adviser-1115842086.html
December 27, 2023, 11:17 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Several Western countries say "the end" for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is near since "the world has already seen" the Jewish state's "brutality" in action in the Gaza Strip, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Chief Adviser Akif Cagatay Kilic said Wednesday.
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Former US Marine: West Can’t Grasp Russia’s Technological Supremacy on Battlefield
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/former-us-marine-west-cant-grasp-russias-technological-supremacy-on-battlefield-1115842989.html
December 27, 2023, 11:15 PM
An analyst spoke frankly with Sputnik about how the United States fell behind Russia in developing the weapons and tools that will define modern warfare.
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Pentagon Releases Internal Report on 'Growing' Extremist Beliefs Within US Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/pentagon-releases-internal-report-on-growing-extremist-beliefs-within-us-military-1115840168.html
December 27, 2023, 10:39 PM
The report is part of just one of the “immediate actions” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he would take in the wake of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol.
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IDF to Push Hezbollah Away From Border If Lebanon, Other Countries Fail to Do So
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/idf-to-push-hezbollah-away-from-border-if-lebanon-other-countries-fail-to-do-so-1115841500.html
December 27, 2023, 10:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will push Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah away from the northern border if Lebanon's authorities and other countries fail to do so as time for diplomatic solutions is running out, Israel's National Unity Party head and war cabinet member, Benny Gantz, stated on Wednesday.
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US Stocks Extend Record High Streak on Bets of 2024 Interest Rate Cuts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/us-stocks-extend-record-high-streak-on-bets-of-2024-interest-rate-cuts-1115841258.html
December 27, 2023, 9:59 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US stocks extended their record high streak on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average headed for an all-time high closing as investors piled into US stocks on bets that the Federal Reserve would slash interest rates in the coming year.
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Donetsk People's Republic Shelled by Ukraine 54 Times in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/donetsk-peoples-republic-shelled-by-ukraine-54-times-in-past-day-1115841091.html
December 27, 2023, 9:56 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - The Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said Ukrainian troops had shelled the DPR territory 54 times over the past day.
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US Announces 'Final' $250 Million Ukraine Aid Package for 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/us-announces-final-250-million-ukraine-aid-package-for-2023-1115839951.html
December 27, 2023, 8:53 PM
The latest aid package is part of the US' continued drawdowns via the Foreign Assistance Act, which allows the administration to bypass the congressional greenlight.
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Moldova Extends Restrictions on Grain Imports for 3 Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/moldova-extends-restrictions-on-grain-imports-for-3-months-1115839700.html
December 27, 2023, 8:11 PM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - The Moldovan Commission for Emergency Situations said on Wednesday it had decided to extend restrictions on grain imports to the country until March 2024, even after the state of emergency ends.
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US, Europe Likely On Track to Become 'Failed Economies'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/us-europe-likely-on-track-to-become-failed-economies-1115839426.html
December 27, 2023, 8:06 PM
The United States' efforts to cripple the Russian economy through sanctions have backfired spectacularly not only against the US but also allies who joined the failed economic warfare tactics.
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Scott Ritter: US 'Sustainability' in Jeopardy as World Turns Against Hegemony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/scott-ritter-us-sustainability-in-jeopardy-as-world-turns-against-hegemony-1115837656.html
December 27, 2023, 7:31 PM
Ukraine will continue to sustain a strategic defeat during 2024, while the US risks finding itself engaged in a conflict with China over Taiwan, Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, told Sputnik's Big Radio Marathon.
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Michigan Supreme Court Blocks Attempt to Remove Trump From 2024 Ballot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/michigan-supreme-court-blocks-attempt-to-remove-trump-from-2024-ballot-1115837147.html
December 27, 2023, 6:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Michigan's Supreme Court ruled on an attempt to remove former US President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot in an "insurrectionist ban" case on Wednesday.
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2024 - The Shape of Things to Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/2024---the-shape-of-things-to-come-1115837427.html
December 27, 2023, 6:01 PM
I arrived at my first combat position at the Iversky Monastery near Donetsk airport, on December 31st, 2014. I can tell you from experience that New Year's Eve and New Years Day are no different than any other day on the Front.
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US Efforts to 'Kill' Arctic LNG 2 Could Sow Distrust Amidst Allies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/us-efforts-to-kill-arctic-lng-2-could-sow-distrust-amidst-allies-1115836647.html
December 27, 2023, 5:52 PM
Several prominent companies from France, China and Japan have suspended their participation in Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project after it was targeted by US sanctions.
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EU Assistance to Ukraine Comes at Expense of European Economy - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/eu-assistance-to-ukraine-comes-at-expense-of-european-economy---kremlin-1115836504.html
December 27, 2023, 4:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that the European Union's assistance to Ukraine came at the expense of the bloc's economy and industry that was already facing difficulties.
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Russian Army Receives First Batch of New Kalashnikov Sniper Rifles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/russian-army-receives-first-batch-of-new-kalashnikov-sniper-rifles-1115834539.html
December 27, 2023, 4:19 PM
The state-of-the-art marksman rifle recently adopted by Russia's military has been successfully tested in the Ukrainian conflict zone.
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Lavrov-Jaishankar Talks: Moscow and New Delhi to Boost 'Specially Privileged' Ties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/lavrov-jaishankar-talks-moscow-and-new-delhi-to-boost-specially-privileged-ties-1115835693.html
December 27, 2023, 2:55 PM
Sergey Lavrov praised Russia and India as reliable partners ahead of the negotiations, saying their ties have repeatedly been confirmed in multilateral forums, such as the UN, the G20, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
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Cope & Seethe: Why Are US, Ukraine Downplaying Maryinka's Liberation?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/cope--seethe-why-are-us-ukraine-downplaying-maryinkas-liberation-1115834689.html
December 27, 2023, 2:24 PM
The Western mainstream media is trying to downplay the liberation of Maryinka, a settlement southwest of Donetsk, as money flow to Ukraine from the US and the EU is drying up.
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Watch Russian FPV-Drones Decimate Ukrainian Detachment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/watch-russian-fpv-drones-destroying-ukrainian-detachment-1115834437.html
December 27, 2023, 1:35 PM
Since the start of special military operation, Russia boosted the production of drones to conduct precise surgical strikes against the adversary.
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Big Radio Marathon: Dimitri Simes Jr. Talks Geopolitics 2023 With Scott Ritter & Michael Hudson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/big-radio-marathon-dimitri-simes-jr-talks-geopolitics-2023-with-scott-ritter--michael-hudson-1115832355.html
December 27, 2023, 12:00 PM
Sputnik host Dimitri Simes Jr. is going to focus on the geopolitical highlights of the outgoing year in an exclusive three-hour radio and video stream on Wednesday.
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Ukraine Plotting False Flag With Chemical Weapons, Warns Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231227/ukraine-plotting-false-flag-with-chemical-weapons-warns-russian-foreign-ministry-1115833064.html
December 27, 2023, 11:40 AM
Russian officials have documented at least 23 cases in which Ukraine has used arms that contain toxic substances. Under international law, using chemical weapons is deemed a war crime.
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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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