Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Enterprises Producing Missiles, UAVs and Repairing Weapons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/russian-forces-strike-ukrainian-military-enterprises-producing-missiles-uavs-and-repairing-weapons-1115943095.html
January 2, 2024, 10:27 AM
Ukraine shelled the central part of the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday afternoon. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine’s missile attack on the Russian city of Belgorod is a terrorist act.
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Unexpected Problem: Ukraine Unable to Produce Gunpowder
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/unexpected-problem-ukraine-unable-to-produce-gunpowder-1115938825.html
January 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
Earlier, an anonymous senior Ukrainian Armed Forces officer told British media that Russian strikes had "paralyzed" Ukraine's defense industry and prevented it from producing anything on its own.
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Ukrainian Soldiers Refuse to Carry Out Combat Missions - Intercepted Radio Surveillance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/ukrainian-soldiers-refuse-to-carry-out-combat-missions---intercepted-radio-surveillance-1115938194.html
January 2, 2024, 9:09 AM
Evidence of Ukrainian troops refusing to take part in combat is becoming more and more common. Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian special services had arrived in the Kupyansk direction to subdue brigades that refused to follow their commanders’ orders.
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How Much Has Europe Overpaid for Gas After Rejecting Russian Deliveries?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/how-much-has-europe-overpaid-for-gas-after-rejecting-russian-deliveries-1115896728.html
January 2, 2024, 8:00 AM
A recent Sputnik review of Eurostat data discovered that European Union countries had to pay some €185 billion extra on natural gas over the past 20 months after cutting themselves off from cheap, dependable Russian pipeline gas. Check out Sputnik’s infographic for details on the losses, and on who benefited from the EU’s shortsightedness.
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Israel's Supreme Court Strikes Down Judicial Overhaul Law, Threatening to Reignite Domestic Turmoil
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/israels-supreme-court-strikes-down-judicial-overhaul-law-threatening-to-reignite-domestic-turmoil-1115937905.html
January 2, 2024, 7:59 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies announced a sweeping judicial overhaul plan shortly after taking office a year ago. Limiting the power of the court to overturn government decisions, it was approved by the Israeli parliament in July amid the opposition’s boycott as well as months-long nationwide protests.
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Russian Armed Forces Receive New Yastreb-AV Artillery Reconnaissance System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/russian-armed-forces-receive-new-yastreb-av-artillery-reconnaissance-system--1115937618.html
January 2, 2024, 5:50 AM
The artillery reconnaissance system is designed to provide intelligence and targeting data to artillery units. Using advanced sensors, communication systems, and data processing capabilities, the system enables artillery commanders to quickly and accurately identify enemy positions.
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Israel Rejects Hamas’s Hostage Deal Proposal - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/israel-rejects-hamass-hostage-deal-proposal---reports-1115937776.html
January 2, 2024, 5:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas, through Qatari and Egyptian intermediaries, presented its proposal for a new prisoner deal to Israel, but the Jewish state found it unacceptable, the Axios news portal reported on Monday, citing Israeli officials and a source.
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Venezuela May Join BRICS During Summit in Russia - Maduro
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/venezuela-may-join-brics-during-summit-in-russia---maduro-1115937221.html
January 2, 2024, 3:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Venezuela relies on BRICS and hopes to join the organization during the summit in Russia’s Kazan, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.
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Leader of South Korea’s Main Opposition Party Attacked in City of Busan - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/leader-of-south-koreas-main-opposition-party-attacked-in-city-of-busan---reports-1115937065.html
January 2, 2024, 2:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, was attacked in the southeastern city of Busan while speaking to reporters, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday.
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Death Toll From Earthquakes in Japan Rises to 8, Dozens of People Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/death-toll-from-earthquakes-in-japan-rises-to-8-dozens-of-people-injured-1115936746.html
January 2, 2024, 2:21 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The number of people killed in a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture increased to eight people, Japanese media reported on Tuesday, citing healthcare workers.
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Norway Allows Arms Makers to Sell Weapons to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/norway-allows-arms-makers-to-sell-weapons-to-ukraine-1115936426.html
January 1, 2024, 10:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Norwegian government has allowed domestic arms makers to export weapons directly to Ukraine, despite a 1959 guideline that advises against funneling Norwegian arms to war zones.
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How Russian First-Person View Drones Change the Frontlines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/how-russian-first-person-view-drones-change-the-frontlines-1115932708.html
January 1, 2024, 7:27 PM
The swift deployment of advanced kamikaze drones such as the "Hortensia," "Upir," and "Boomerang" into military operations by the Russian army amid the Ukrainian crisis, heralds a strategic shift in modern warfare.
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Ukraine Using Blocking Units After Deploying ‘Too Many Untrained Soldiers to Frontlines’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/ukraine-using-blocking-units-after-deploying-too-many-untrained-soldiers-to-frontlines-1115935872.html
January 1, 2024, 6:52 PM
Russian troops have provided Sputnik with footage of fighters from a Ukrainian blocking detachment shooting their own comrades in the back during a Russian advance. Sputnik asked former CIA analyst Larry Johnson why Ukraine’s military might be resorting to such a desperate tactic.
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What Problems Bother Germans the Most After a Turbulent 2023?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/what-problems-bother-germans-the-most-after-a-turbulent-2023-1115928142.html
January 1, 2024, 5:31 PM
Under Scholz's leadership, Germany has struggled with major economic and leadership problems, particularly fiscal policies that have worsened inflationary pressures. Household budgets have tightened, leading to a decline in public trust and widespread dissatisfaction.
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Ukraine's New Year Attack on Donetsk 'Pure Terrorism' Enabled by US – Ex-CIA Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/ukraines-new-year-attack-on-donetsk-pure-terrorism-enabled-by-us--ex-cia-analyst-1115934546.html
January 1, 2024, 5:27 PM
Four people were killed and 13 wounded Sunday night and early Monday morning in a Ukrainian MLRS strike on residential areas in downtown Donetsk. The attack came just a day after a similar Ukrainian attack on the border city of Belgorod. Moscow vowed “inevitable punishment” for those responsible for terrorist attacks against Russia in due course.
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French Police Detained 380 People on New Year's Night as Hundreds of Cars Burned
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/french-police-detained-380-people-on-new-years-night-as-hundreds-of-cars-burned-1115935099.html
January 1, 2024, 5:10 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The number of people arrested in France on New Year’s night totaled 380, and 745 cars were set on fire, both of which is fewer than last year, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.
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New Stage of Gaza War: Israel Plans Partial Troop Withdrawal, Targeted Operations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/new-stage-of-gaza-war-israel-plans-partial-troop-withdrawal-targeted-operations-1115931720.html
January 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
In a move marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel has announced plans for a partial withdrawal of its forces from Gaza over the next few months.
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West Worries Ukraine Won’t Have Enough Air Defense Equipment to Outlast Winter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/west-worries-ukraine-wont-have-enough-air-defense-equipment-to-outlast-winter-1115933215.html
January 1, 2024, 4:05 PM
Last week, the Russian military launched its largest drone, ballistic and cruise missile strikes in Ukraine since 2022, targeting energy infrastructure, military airfields, ports, HQs, fuel and ammo depots, with the attack overwhelming local air defenses. Kiev responded with terror strikes against the Russian cities of Belgorod and Donetsk.
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Putin 'On the Mark' in Predicting Russia Would Overtake Germany's Economy - Ex-Austrian FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/putin-on-the-mark-in-predicting-russia-would-overtake-germanys-economy---ex-austrian-fm-1115931447.html
January 1, 2024, 2:55 PM
Ever since Berlin chose to align itself with Washington's policy of sweeping embargoes and sanctions targeting Moscow over the Ukraine crisis, Europe's one-time industrial powerhouse has fallen on hard times. Along with inflation and recession, Germany is facing the stark prospect of widespread de-industrialization.
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10,000 UK Homeowners Face 'Mortgage Prisoner' Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/10000-uk-homeowners-face-mortgage-prisoner-crisis-1115931138.html
January 1, 2024, 2:47 PM
House prices in the UK have continued to rise faster than incomes despite the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflationary crisis. However, they are predicted to fall now, leaving homeowners in negative equity limbo.
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Iran Deploys Cruise Missile-Armed Warship in Red Sea Amid US-Houthi Standoff
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/iran-deploys-cruise-missile-armed-warship-in-red-sea-amid-us-houthi-standoff-1115932031.html
January 1, 2024, 2:27 PM
The cat-and-mouse game of American naval forces chasing after Houthi fighters targeting commercial vessels linked to Israel turned deadly on Sunday after US Navy helicopters destroyed three of the militia’s boats, killing ten fighters. The Yemeni militia warned that the US would face “repercussions” for its “crime.”
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Watch Russian Grad MLRS Destroy Ukrainian Manpower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/watch-russian-grad-mlrs-destroy-ukrainian-manpower-1115929557.html
January 1, 2024, 1:53 PM
The Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a highly effective artillery system used by the Russian Armed Forces. It is capable of firing a salvo of 40 unguided rockets simultaneously, each with a range of up to 20 kilometers.
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Capabilities of Russian Armed Forces Constantly Increasing - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/capabilities-of-russian-armed-forces-constantly-increasing---putin-1115930527.html
January 1, 2024, 1:29 PM
On January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited wounded servicemen who took part in the special military operation in Ukraine at the Vishnevsky hospital in Moscow.
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German Lawmakers Want to Send Ukrainian Refugees to Trenches as NATO Proxy War Falters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/german-lawmakers-want-to-send-ukrainian-refugees-to-trenches-as-nato-proxy-war-falters-1115930063.html
January 1, 2024, 1:15 PM
Berlin dramatically ramped up its support for Ukraine in 2023, becoming the second-largest sponsor of the NATO proxy war against Russia amid problems in Washington over the approval of a new $61 billion aid package. Germany is also home to over a million Ukrainian refugees – more than any other European country besides Russia.
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Russia's BRICS Presidency Lends Hope for ‘Proactive Push Towards Multipolarity’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/russias-brics-presidency-lends-hope-for-proactive-push-towards-multipolarity-1115911001.html
January 1, 2024, 1:00 PM
President Vladimir Putin underscored at the end of the year that Russia would devote its BRICS presidency in 2024 to building a fair world order, and “strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security.”
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Japan Records Total of 29 Earthquakes in 2 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/japan-records-total-of-29-earthquakes-in-2-hours-1115930703.html
January 1, 2024, 12:50 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - A total of 29 earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 7.6 occurred in the Japanese prefectures of Ishikawa and Niigata in two hours on Monday, according to data analyzed by Sputnik.
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Putin: Attack on Belgorod Was Terrorist Act
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/putin-attack-on-belgorod-was-terrorist-act-1115929743.html
January 1, 2024, 12:34 PM
Ukraine shelled the central part of Belgorod on Saturday afternoon. The Russian Defense Ministry said Czech-made Vampire rockets and missiles with cluster munitions were fired at the city.
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Putin Starts 2024 Explaining His View of Russia's BRICS Chairmanship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/putin-starts-2024-explaining-his-view-of-russias-brics-chairmanship-1115928442.html
January 1, 2024, 11:56 AM
Russia’s chairmanship of BRICS in 2024 will take place under the slogan “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security,” focusing on positive and creative cooperation with all interested states, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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'Machines Cannot Fully Replace Key Actors in Court,' US Chief Justice Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/machines-cannot-fully-replace-key-actors-in-court-us-chief-justice-says-1115926444.html
January 1, 2024, 11:35 AM
The head of the US Supreme Court has emphasized that as AI tools become more widespread, they are reshaping how judges perform their roles and understand case details. However, concerns persist regarding potential misinformation and errors arising from AI-generated content.
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Houthis Warn of 'Repercussions' After 10 Fighters Killed in US Red Sea Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/houthis-warn-of-repercussions-after-ten-fighters-killed-in-us-red-sea-attack-1115928973.html
January 1, 2024, 11:06 AM
The casualties come in the wake of the Yemeni militia group’s month-and-a-half-long campaign of hijackings and missile and drone strikes against commercial ships with suspected links to Israel in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians amid the ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza.
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Japan Launches Task Force at Shika Nuclear Power Plant After Strong Earthquake - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/japan-launches-task-force-at-shika-nuclear-power-plant-after-strong-earthquake---reports-1115928017.html
January 1, 2024, 9:59 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government and Japan’s Atomic Energy Commission have established a task force on preventing emergencies at nuclear power plants in the wake of a major earthquake in the Ishikawa prefecture, media reported on Monday, adding that data is already being collected on the situation at the local nuclear power plant, Shika.
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What is Known About Ukraine’s Shelling of Donetsk on New Year’s Eve
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/what-is-known-about-ukraines-shelling-of-donetsk-on-new-years-eve-1115927489.html
January 1, 2024, 9:57 AM
After carrying out a heinous attack on the Russian city of Belgorod on December 30, Ukrainian troops shelled Donetsk in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on New Year's Night, with casualties and injuries reported.
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US Pulls Back Aircraft Carrier From Mediterranean - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/us-pulls-back-aircraft-carrier-from-mediterranean---report-1115926634.html
January 1, 2024, 9:23 AM
Following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, the US military deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the eastern Mediterranean in a bid to "bolster regional deterrence efforts.”
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Russian Paratroopers Received 2,500 Units of Weaponry in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/russian-paratroopers-received-2500-units-of-weaponry-in-2023-1115926129.html
January 1, 2024, 8:57 AM
Russian paratroopers are a highly skilled and elite branch of Russia’s Armed Forces. They are trained to carry out various operations, including air assaults, reconnaissance, and special operations.
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Tsunami of 1.3 Feet Height Recorded Near World's Largest NPP in Japan - TEPCO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/tsunami-of-13-feet-height-recorded-near-worlds-largest-npp-in-japan---tepco-1115927215.html
January 1, 2024, 8:29 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - A 0.4 meters (1.3 feet) high tsunami was recorded near the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) said on Friday.
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Israel to Partially Demobilize Reservists Drafted Into Army - IDF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/israel-to-partially-demobilize-reservists-drafted-into-army---idf-1115926912.html
January 1, 2024, 8:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli military leadership will hold a partial demobilization of the reservists called into service, the Israeli army’s press service said.
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Watch Russian Artillerymen Strike Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/watch-russian-artillerymen-strike-ukrainian-positions-1115913371.html
January 1, 2024, 6:01 AM
The Russian MT-12 Rapira is smoothbore 100 mm anti-tank gun. It is capable of engaging a wide range of armored targets, including main battle tanks, armored personnel carriers, and fortified positions.
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Global Awakening: Russian UN Envoy Reveals Perception Shift on Ukrainian Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/global-awakening-russian-un-envoy-reveals-perception-shift-on-ukrainian-crisis-1115916972.html
January 1, 2024, 5:46 AM
In a year-end address, Russia's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyanskiy, noted a significant change in the world's perception of the Ukrainian crisis and its root causes.
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Rosy Prospects: Gold Aims for Sky-High 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/rosy-prospects-gold-aims-for-sky-high-2024-1115911790.html
January 1, 2024, 5:13 AM
More investors are turning to gold as a hedge against the weakening dollar. November saw a notable increase in investments, according to an investment fund that tracks gold prices. Anticipated rate cuts in various economies could further bolster gold's appeal.
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US Senator Demands Transparency in $147.5 Million Secret Weapons Deal With Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/us-senator-demands-transparency-in-1475-million-secret-weapons-deal-with-israel-1115911635.html
January 1, 2024, 4:39 AM
On Saturday, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of the state of Virginia criticized the recent decision by the US State Department to approve a deal to sell artillery shells and related equipment to Israel for $147.5 million.
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Israeli Teen Arrested After Refusing to Join IDF, More Say They Will Follow Suit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/israeli-teen-arrested-after-refusing-to-join-idf-more-say-they-will-follow-suit-1115925087.html
January 1, 2024, 4:07 AM
“Violence won’t solve violence,” the 18-year-old said prior to his arrest.
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Hidden in Pixels: Checking Satellite Images, Scientist Uncover a World Buried in Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/hidden-in-pixels-checking-satellite-images-scientist-uncover-a-world-buried-in-time-1115917394.html
January 1, 2024, 4:07 AM
The formations in Atacama's lagoons mirrored ancient rock structures. Measuring around 4 meters across and several meters high, they flaunted shades from brown to green, each shade pointing to a unique microbe community.
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UK, US Preparing 'Direct Action' Against Houthis For Attacks in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/uk-us-preparing-direct-action-against-houthis-for-attacks-in-red-sea---reports-1115925544.html
January 1, 2024, 3:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and the United States are preparing a "direct action" against Yemen's Ansar Allah rebel movement, also known as the Houthis, against the background of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, UK newspaper The Telegraph reported Sunday, citing UK Secretary of Defense Grant Shapps and source in the Pentagon.
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Several Quakes With Max. Magnitude of 4.5 Hit Southeastern Turkiye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/several-quakes-with-max-magnitude-of-45-hit-southeastern-turkiye-1115924999.html
January 1, 2024, 3:29 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Several earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 4.5 hit the Turkish southeastern province of Hakkari on New Year's Eve, leaving people in panic, Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said Sunday.
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Kim Jong Un Instructs Military to Destroy US, South Korea in Event of Armed Conflict - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/kim-jong-un-instructs-military-to-destroy-us-south-korea-in-event-of-armed-conflict---reports-1115924772.html
January 1, 2024, 2:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed the country's military to destroy the United States and South Korea with "a blow" and "without hesitation" if they choose a confrontation path and provoke a conflict in the Korean Peninsula, the state-run KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.
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Court Documents Unveiling 150 Associates of Sex Offender Jeffrey Epstein to be Made Public
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/court-documents-unveiling-150-associates-of-sex-offender-jeffrey-epstein-to-be-made-public--1115923928.html
January 1, 2024, 2:22 AM
Sealed court documents will be revealed to the public this week, leaving some squirming in their seats at the start of a new year.
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63% of Ukrainian Capital's Energy Infrastructure Damaged, Destroyed in 2023 - Kiev Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/63-of-ukrainian-capitals-energy-infrastructure-damaged-destroyed-in-2023---kiev-authorities-1115924115.html
January 1, 2024, 1:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Serhiy Popko, the head of Kiev City Military Administration, said Sunday that some 63% of the city's energy infrastructure was damaged or destroyed in 2023.
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Kurdistan Workers' Party 'Losing Mobility' After Operations Against It - Turkish Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/kurdistan-workers-party-losing-mobility-after-operations-against-it---turkish-defense-minister-1115923763.html
January 1, 2024, 12:57 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish National Defense Minister Yasar Guler stated Sunday that the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK, banned in Turkiye as a terrorist organization) is "losing mobility" after "intensive and effective activities" against it.
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Watch in Full: President Putin's 2024 New Year's Address
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/president-putins-2024-new-years-address-1115916853.html
January 1, 2024, 12:00 AM
In a tradition that goes back many decades, Russia's president appears on television before the nation and gives a short speech summarizing the troubles and triumphs of the outgoing year, and his hopes and wishes for Russia in the year to come. This year was no different. Check out President Putin's full 2024 New Year's Eve speech.
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Ukrainian Shelling on Donetsk Kills 3 People, Leaves 7 Wounded
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/ukrainian-shelling-on-donetsk-kills-3-people-leaves-7-wounded-1115923086.html
December 31, 2023, 11:19 PM
MOSCOW, January 1 (Sputnik) - Three people were killed in the shelling of the city of Donetsk in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) by Ukrainian troops on New Year's Eve, DPR head Denis Pushilin said Monday.
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Maine’s Secretary of State Targeted in a Swatting Call Following Trump, Ballot Decision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/maines-secretary-of-state-was-targeted-in-a-swatting-call-following-trump-ballot-decision-1115922512.html
December 31, 2023, 10:28 PM
Shenna Bellows, Maine’s Secretary of State, was targeted in a fake emergency call just one day after her decision to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 Republican presidential primary ballot.
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Two US Bases in Northeastern Syria Shelled - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/two-us-bases-in-northeastern-syria-shelled---source-1115922911.html
December 31, 2023, 10:21 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Two US bases in the Al-Hasakah Governorate in northeastern Syria have been attacked by rockets and a drone, a local source told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Two Israeli F-16 Jets Launch Missile Attack on Targets Near Aleppo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/two-israeli-f-16-jets-launch-missile-attack-on-targets-near-aleppo-1115922282.html
December 31, 2023, 8:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Israeli F-16 fighter jets, without entering Syrian airspace while operating from the Mediterranean Sea, have struck targets in the area of the Syrian city of Aleppo with six cruise missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria said on Sunday.
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Zero Gravity Cheers: Russian Cosmonauts Ring in the New Year From the ISS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/zero-gravity-cheers-russian-cosmonauts-ring-in-the-new-year-from-the-iss-1115911477.html
December 31, 2023, 6:41 PM
Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have sent warm New Year's greetings to their compatriots, expressing support and heartfelt sentiments.
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Denmark's Queen Margrethe II Announces Abdication in January 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/denmarks-queen-margrethe-ii-announces-abdication-in-january-2024-1115922141.html
December 31, 2023, 6:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Queen Margrethe II of Denmark announced in her New Year's address on Sunday that she would abdicate the throne on January 14, 2024.
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Scholz Claims Putin to Blame for Germany's Economic Woes in New Year's Speech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/scholz-claims-putin-to-blame-for-germanys-economic-woes-in-new-years-speech-1115921603.html
December 31, 2023, 5:51 PM
Berlin aligned itself firmly with Washington in the West’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, sending tens of billions of euros in military and economic aid to Kiev and slapping Moscow with thousands of sanctions and trade restrictions. Millions of ordinary Germans have been forced to pay a steep economic price for the government’s policy.
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Dozens Rally in Amsterdam Against Arms Shipments to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/dozens-rally-in-amsterdam-against-arms-shipments-to-ukraine-1115921822.html
December 31, 2023, 5:36 PM
AMSTERDAM (Sputnik) - Nearly 50 people in Amsterdam took part in a demonstration against arms deliveries by Western countries to Ukraine on Sunday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Kim Jong Un Announces Radical Policy Shift in Relations With South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/kim-jong-un-announces-radical-policy-shift-in-relations-with-south-korea-1115920824.html
December 31, 2023, 5:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country and the ruling party had realized the impossibility of partnering with South Korea and ordered that all work plans with the South Korean side and relevant bodies be reorganized according to the current situation, the state-run KCNA news agency reported on Sunday.
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Xi Voices Confidence in China's Reunification With Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/xi-voices-confidence-in-chinas-reunification-with-taiwan-1115917290.html
December 31, 2023, 4:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed confidence in China's reunification with Taiwan in his New Year's address on Sunday.
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Scott Ritter: Belgorod Attack Meant to Provoke Russian Overreaction, Prevent West From Dumping Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/scott-ritter-belgorod-attack-meant-to-provoke-russian-overreaction-prevent-west-from-dumping-kiev-1115918481.html
December 31, 2023, 3:50 PM
24 people were killed and over 100 others injured in the Russian city of Belgorod in a Ukrainian guided missile and MLRS artillery strike Saturday. Russia retaliated by striking “decision-making centers” in neighboring Kharkov Sunday. Veteran military observer Scott Ritter outlines the calculations Kiev likely made in plotting the Belgorod attack.
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Mapping the Cosmos: A 2,400-Year-Old 'Ritual' Stone Depicts Sky Before Modern Astronomy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/mapping-the-cosmos-a-2400-year-old-ritual-stone-depicts-sky-before-modern-astronomy-1115916256.html
December 31, 2023, 3:38 PM
Archeologists have identified 29 unique carvings on a stone disk that correspond to stars in constellations such as Scorpius, Orion, Cassiopeia and the Pleiades.
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Russia's Shoigu Greets Military on New Year, Says Army Demonstrates 'Invincibility'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/russias-shoigu-greets-military-on-new-year-says-army-demonstrates-invincibility-1115918049.html
December 31, 2023, 3:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The passing year will go down in history with new pages of feats, and the Russian army has shown its invincibility and ability to crush the enemy despite the hopes of the West, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday.
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Talks Between Egypt, EAEU on Free Trade Zone at Final Stage - Russian Trade Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/talks-between-egypt-eaeu-on-free-trade-zone-at-final-stage---russian-trade-official-1115920438.html
December 31, 2023, 2:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Negotiations on the creation of a free trade zone between Egypt and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are at the final stage, Russian Trade Representative to Egypt Alexey Tevanyan told Sputnik.
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Ex-CIA Officer Compares Ukrainian Officials to ‘Rats Fleeing Titanic’ Amid Recruitment Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/ex-cia-officer-compares-ukrainian-officials-to-rats-fleeing-titanic-amid-recruitment-crisis-1115915520.html
December 31, 2023, 1:49 PM
Russian and independent media have been reporting on Ukraine’s harsh recruitment tactics since early 2022, when President Zelensky announced general mobilization. Nearly two years on and hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian casualties later, legacy outlets are finally starting to catch up.
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Russia Repels 3 Attacks in Donetsk Direction, Ukraine Loses Up to 300 Troops - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/russia-repels-3-attacks-in-donetsk-direction-ukraine-loses-up-to-300-troops---mod-1115916043.html
December 31, 2023, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military has repulsed three Ukrainian attacks near the villages of Bogdanovka and Georgeevka in the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours, where Kiev lost up to 300 soldiers, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Near 90% Residents of New Russian Regions Received Passports in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/near-90-residents-of-new-russian-regions-received-passports-in-2023-1115915706.html
December 31, 2023, 1:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost 90% of residents of Russia's new regions received Russian passports in 2023, and to speed up the process, special migration units have been created, Russian Interior Ministry spokeswoman Irina Volk said on Sunday.
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Israeli Cabinet Approves Portfolio Swap Between Foreign, Energy Ministers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/israeli-cabinet-approves-portfolio-swap-between-foreign-energy-ministers-1115915410.html
December 31, 2023, 1:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli government has approved a portfolio swap between the top diplomat, Eli Cohen, and Israel Katz, the current energy minister, the prime minister's office said on Sunday.
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Ukrainian Shelling Kills 1, Injures 1 in Russia's Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/ukrainian-shelling-kills-1-injures-1-in-russias-belgorod-region-1115914818.html
December 31, 2023, 1:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military shelled a village of Krasnoe in Russia's Belgorod Region, killing one elderly man and wounding a woman, the regional governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Sunday.
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Putin and Xi Jinping Wish Each Other Happy New Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/putin-and-xi-jinping-wish-each-other-happy-new-year-1115912170.html
December 31, 2023, 12:26 PM
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have exchanged New Year's greetings.
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Putin Calls 2023 Year Russia Defended National Interests, Security in New Year's Address
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/in-new-years-address-putin-calls-2023-year-russia-defended-its-interests-and-security-1115913111.html
December 31, 2023, 12:02 PM
The president made his annual year-end remarks in a video address that aired in Kamchatka, a region in the Russian Far East which rang in the New Year some nine hours ahead of Moscow.
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IDF Announces Temporary Halt to Military Activity in Neighborhood in Southern Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/idf-announces-temporary-halt-to-military-activity-in-neighborhood-in-southern-gaza-1115912931.html
December 31, 2023, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had suspended military activity in a neighborhood of the city of Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip near the border with Egypt, for humanitarian purposes until 12:00 GMT on Sunday.
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MI5 Launches Cringey Campaign to Humanize Spies Amid Recruitment Shortfall
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/mi5-launches-cringey-campaign-to-humanize-spies-amid-recruitment-shortfall-1115912362.html
December 31, 2023, 11:54 AM
The number of vacancies for careers in the military and the intelligence services has soared in many Western countries in recent years as authorities face growing difficulties convincing disillusioned Millennials and Gen Z-ers that the ideals of “defending freedom and democracy” across the globe are anything more than empty mantras.
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Donbass: Unbreakable Spirit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/donbass-unbreakable-spirit--1115912103.html
December 31, 2023, 11:35 AM
There are currently three 3rd Degree Karate Black Belts in Donetsk. Two of them are personal friends of mine, and my Petrovsky District homeboys - Sergey and Magomed.
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Relief for Aging Societies: How AI and Robots Signal a Brighter Future for Elderly Care
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/relief-for-aging-societies-how-ai-and-robots-signal-a-brighter-future-for-elderly-care-1115909047.html
December 31, 2023, 11:12 AM
By tapping into AI's advanced features, we can support older individuals in living on their own by helping with daily chores, monitoring health status and alerting public services in an emergency.
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Egyptian Intelligence Delegation Visits Israel to Discuss Gaza Truce - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/egyptian-intelligence-delegation-visits-israel-to-discuss-gaza-truce---reports-1115911335.html
December 31, 2023, 10:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An Egyptian intelligence delegation paid a visit to Tel Aviv on Thursday to reconcile positions on a possible deal to end the hostilities in the Gaza Strip, but Israel is yet to respond, Al Araby Al Jadeed newspaper reported, citing a source in Egypt.
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Death Toll From Israeli Strikes in Gaza Strip Rises to 21,822 - Health Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/death-toll-from-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-strip-rises-to-21822---health-ministry-1115910862.html
December 31, 2023, 10:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip has reached 21,822, and the number of injured people has grown to 56,451, Gaza Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said on Sunday.
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US Base at Gas Field in Syria Comes Under Rocket Fire - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/us-base-at-gas-field-in-syria-comes-under-rocket-fire---source-1115910378.html
December 31, 2023, 9:09 AM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - The US base at the Koniko gas field in Syria's eastern province of Deir ez-Zur came under rocket fire, a source told Sputnik.
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North Korea to Launch 3 More Reconnaissance Satellites in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/north-korea-to-launch-3-more-reconnaissance-satellites-in-2024-1115910259.html
December 31, 2023, 9:05 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country intends to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, after the successful deployment of the first one earlier this year, the state-run news agency reported on Sunday.
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Venezuelan Military Remains on Guard Until UK Warship Leaves Guyana's Coast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/venezuelan-military-remains-on-guard-until-uk-warship-leaves-guyanas-coast-1115910128.html
December 31, 2023, 9:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Venezuela will continue to deploy its military forces throughout the country until the United Kingdom removes its warship stationed off the coast of Guyana amid a simmering border dispute, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said.
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Russia Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Ukrainian Decision-Making Centers After Belgorod Attacks: MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/russia-launches-retaliatory-strikes-on-ukrainian-decision-making-centers-after-belgorod-attacks-mod-1115910076.html
December 31, 2023, 9:01 AM
Belgorod, a Russian city of 340,000 situated about 40 km from the Ukrainian border, was hit by a Ukrainian missile and long-range MLRS strike on Saturday, with 24 civilians killed and dozens injured. The terror strike came following Friday's massed Russian attacks across Ukraine targeting energy facilities, ammo depots, airfields and military HQs.
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Death Toll From Ukrainian Attack on Russia's Belgorod Rises to 24
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/death-toll-from-ukrainian-attack-on-russias-belgorod-rises-to-24-1115909796.html
December 31, 2023, 8:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from the Ukrainian air attack on the western Russian city of Belgorod has risen to 24 after one of the victims died in hospital overnight, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Sunday.
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Iran to Work on Dedollarization of Trade Transactions Within BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/iran-to-work-on-dedollarization-of-trade-transactions-within-brics-1115909664.html
December 31, 2023, 8:35 AM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran, like other BRICS members, will work on the dedollarization of trade, economic and financial transactions within the group of major emerging economies, and some efforts in this direction are already underway, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani told Sputnik.
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There is 'No Stomach’ in US to Continue Funding Ukraine - Ex-Pentagon Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/there-is-no-stomach-in-us-to-continue-funding-ukraine---ex-pentagon-official-1115908133.html
December 31, 2023, 8:12 AM
Kiev's quest to garner ever more support from its Western donors is facing an increasingly daunting challenge. Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive, political infighting, and corruption have been fueling the waning support for the regime both in the US, where financial aid for it faces political hurdles, and in the EU.
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Watch: Group of Retreating Ukrainian Soldiers Shot by Barrier Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/watch-group-of-retreating-ukrainian-soldiers-shot-by-barrier-troops-1115907212.html
December 31, 2023, 8:03 AM
The Kiev regime has been accused of using anti-retreat forces, which are military units tasked with preventing the withdrawal of their own troops. In mid-October, the governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, said that Ukrainian barrier troops had opened fire on Ukrainian servicemen for refusing to cross the Dnepr River.
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How Global Nuclear Weapons Landscape Has Changed Over 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/how-global-nuclear-weapons-landscape-has-changed-over-2023-1115908488.html
December 31, 2023, 6:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - From the collapse of landmark nuclear arms control treaties to renewed fears that the world may edge closer to using nuclear weapons in light of the Ukraine conflict, 2023 has been one of the most critical years for the global nuclear weapons landscape.
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Watch Russian Tornado-G MLRS Destroy Ukrainian Camouflaged Artillery Firing Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/watch-russian-tornado-g-mlrs-destroy-ukrainian-camouflaged-artillery-firing-positions-1115907979.html
December 31, 2023, 5:14 AM
The Russian Tornado-G multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a highly advanced weapon system designed for use by the Russian military. It is capable of delivering a variety of warheads with high accuracy and speed, making it a formidable force on the battlefield.
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Russia's Lavrov Reveals to Sputnik What Will Happen to Ukrainian Officials Charged With War Crimes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/russias-lavrov-reveals-to-sputnik-what-will-happen-to-ukrainian-officials-charged-with-war-crimes-1115898472.html
December 31, 2023, 4:25 AM
Russia’s foreign minister sat down with Sputnik on the eve of the new year to discuss the most difficult problems facing Moscow and the planet, from the conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East to global strategic security.
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‘Yeah, I Said That Months Ago’: DeSantis Says He Would Pardon Trump if President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/yeah-i-said-that-months-ago-desantis-says-he-would-pardon-trump-if-president-1115906604.html
December 31, 2023, 4:17 AM
The Florida governor suggested this summer that he would take action—if elected to the oval office—to pardon the former president of the multiple federal charges he faces. In his reasoning he said it wouldn't be “good for the country to have an almost 80-year-old former president go to prison”.
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5 Key Factors Affecting Biden’s Chances to Win in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/5-key-factors-affecting-bidens-chances-to-win-in-2024-1115905542.html
December 31, 2023, 4:02 AM
Both Biden and Trump are slated to become the nominees of their respective parties. But as Trump battles legal issues that seem to have no end in sight, Biden's poll numbers have hit a historical low. In a hypothetical race, the two would be neck and neck, with dismal support numbers on each side.
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West Unhappy About Vucic's Success in Elections - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/west-unhappy-about-vucics-success-in-elections---lavrov-1115905475.html
December 31, 2023, 2:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is unwilling to accept the outcome of the elections in Serbia and the amount of public support behind President Aleksandar Vucic, which prompted an attempt to "orchestrate an illegal power grab," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told Sputnik.
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Czech Foreign Ministry Should Figure Out How UN Works - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/czech-foreign-ministry-should-figure-out-how-un-works---russian-foreign-ministry-1115904153.html
December 31, 2023, 2:17 AM
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the UN Czech Permanent Representative's refusal to participate in the meeting that the UN Security Council works in accordance with the specific norms of international law, and not in accordance with some other "rules".
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Serbian President Vucic Says His Coalition Wins Repeat Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/serbian-president-vucic-says-his-coalition-wins-repeat-elections-1115904504.html
December 31, 2023, 1:07 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday that his Serbia Must Not Stop coalition had won repeat parliamentary and municipal elections.
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2020s Could Be Slowest Population Growth for US Since the Great Depression
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/2020s-could-be-slowest-population-growth-for-us-since-the-great-depression-1115903039.html
December 30, 2023, 11:45 PM
If this current growth pace continues through the end of the decade for the US, the 2020s could become the slowest-growing decade in US history.
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Russian UN Envoy Calls Ukraine's Strikes on Belgorod Deliberate Terrorist Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/russian-un-envoy-calls-ukraines-strikes-on-belgorod-deliberate-terrorist-attacks-1115903189.html
December 30, 2023, 10:35 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya stated on Saturday that the strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod were a deliberate terrorist attack.
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Netanyahu Says Israeli Operation in Gaza Strip Will Last for Many More Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/netanyahu-says-israeli-operation-in-gaza-strip-will-last-for-many-more-months-1115902687.html
December 30, 2023, 8:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the military operation in the Gaza Strip will last for many more months, as well as warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement against expanding the scale of its attacks on Israel.
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UN on Strike on Belgorod: Attacks on Civilians Unacceptable, Violate International Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/un-on-strike-on-belgorod-attacks-on-civilians-unacceptable-violate-international-law-1115902550.html
December 30, 2023, 7:15 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians, similar to Ukraine's strike on Russia's Belgorod, are unacceptable and violate international humanitarian law, the office of United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Top German General Admits ‘Draconian Sanctions’ Failed to Suffocate Russia’s Defense Sector
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/top-german-general-admits-draconian-sanctions-failed-to-suffocate-russias-defense-sector-1115902106.html
December 30, 2023, 6:32 PM
With over 16,000 sanctions leveled against it since the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis into a full-blown NATO proxy war last year, Russia was forced to take a series of measures to shield its economy from the restrictions’ deleterious effects, including measures to support both the civilian economy and military industry.
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UNSC to Discuss Ukraine's Use of Cluster Munitions in Attack on Belgorod - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/unsc-to-discuss-ukraines-use-of-cluster-munitions-in-attack-on-belgorod---moscow-1115901734.html
December 30, 2023, 6:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the attack on the Russian city of Belgorod by the Ukrainian military will discuss, among other matters, the use of cluster munitions in the deadly strike, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Biden's Border Dilemma: Mexico Throws Lifeline to US Immigration Strategy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/bidens-border-dilemma-mexico-throws-lifeline-to-us-immigration-strategy-1115897226.html
December 30, 2023, 5:58 PM
Biden and his team have consistently avoided labeling the border situation as a crisis, but despite prior warnings about the impending surge, the administration was inadequately equipped to manage it.
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Belgorod Terror Bombing Signals Ukraine’s ‘Desperation’ - Former US Army Colonel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231230/belgorod-terror-bombing-signals-ukraines-desperation---former-us-army-colonel-1115901164.html
December 30, 2023, 5:24 PM
Over a dozen civilians were killed and scores more injured during Saturday’s daytime Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod – a Russian city of 340,000 situated about 40 km from the Ukrainian border. Sputnik asked retired US Army colonel Earl Rasmussen for his take on what the Ukrainian military’s terror bombing campaign is meant to accomplish.
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