Solar Storm Hits Earth, Sparks Radio Outage and Offers Aurora Lovers a 'Real Treat'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/solar-storm-hits-earth-sparks-radio-outage-and-offers-aurora-lovers-a-real-treat-1116330850.html
January 23, 2024, 12:39 PM
The active sunspots discovered on the sun's surface release billions of tons of plasma and generate magnetic fields. Though the geomagnetic storm is moderate, it can interfere with satellite, space and aviation communications.
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US' Manipulating Politics in Taiwan to Face Restraints, Counteracts - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/us-manipulating-politics-in-taiwan-to-face-restraints-counteracts---expert-1116332628.html
January 23, 2024, 12:36 PM
The US' thinly-veiled policy of playing the so-called Taiwan card to support its geopolitical strategy of containing China is continuing after the regional election of Taiwan island with US lawmakers reportedly scheduling to go to the island.
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Israel Does Not Want War With Hezbollah, But Ready for Any Situation - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/israel-does-not-want-war-with-hezbollah-but-ready-for-any-situation---defense-minister-1116332401.html
January 23, 2024, 12:16 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel does not want a war with the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, but is ready for any development of events in the north part of the border in light of the ongoing provocations, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Tuesday.
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China Has No Iintention of Participating in 'Space Race' Imagined by US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/china-has-no-iintention-of-participating-in-space-race-imagined-by-us-1116332247.html
January 23, 2024, 12:14 PM
At a hearing held in the US Congress on Wednesday local time, American space experts, government officials, and members of Congress reached or reinforced a unified understanding: "For the US and its partners not to be on the moon when others are on the moon, is unacceptable."
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Russian Military in Special Op Zone Gets Upgraded 'Monster Power' T-72B3M Tanks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/russian-military-in-special-op-zone-gets-upgraded-monster-power-t-72b3m-tanks-1116328058.html
January 23, 2024, 12:05 PM
The T-72B3M tank, a modernized version of the T-72B, boasts advanced technologies and features. These include a new fire control system, enhanced armor protection, and a modernized engine. The vehicle's primary weapon is a 125mm smoothbore gun capable of firing various ammunition types.
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Iraqi Militia Coalition Targets Israeli Port, US Troops at Syrian Gas Field
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/iraqi-militia-coalition-targets-israeli-port-us-troops-at-syrian-gas-field-1116329554.html
January 23, 2024, 11:55 AM
An Iraqi militia coalition headed by Shia militia group Kata'ib Hezbollah ramped up attacks on US forces across Iraq and Syria in mid-October, and has sought to target Israel, in solidarity with Gazans among Israel's ongoing military campaign in the besieged enclave. US forces in the region have been targeted over 140 times since October 17.
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Volume of Russia's Orders From Egyptian Firms for El Dabaa NPP Exceeds $1.2Bln - Rosatom
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/volume-of-russias-orders-from-egyptian-firms-for-el-dabaa-npp-exceeds-12bln---rosatom-1116330709.html
January 23, 2024, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The volume of orders by Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom from Egyptian companies for the construction of El Dabaa nuclear power plant (NPP) has exceeded $1.2 billion, Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday.
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Russia to Do Utmost to Integrate Egypt Into BRICS During Presidency, Putin Vows
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/russia-will-do-everything-to-integrate-egypt-into-brics-during-presidency---putin-1116330606.html
January 23, 2024, 10:56 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - Russia expects that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi will attend the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan scheduled for later in the year, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
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Russia Launches Group Precision Strike on Ukrainian Military-Industrial Complex Facilities - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/russia-launches-group-precision-strike-on-ukrainian-military-industrial-complex-facilities---mod-1116329950.html
January 23, 2024, 10:35 AM
The Russian armed forces have launched a group precision strike with long-range missiles on Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities producing missiles, ammunition and explosives, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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US Ignored Enormous Displays of Goodwill From Russia’s President Putin - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/us-ignored-enormous-displays-of-goodwill-from-russias-president-putin---lavrov--1116326975.html
January 23, 2024, 10:34 AM
Addressing the UN Security Council meeting on Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow has never given up on a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. However, the plans of both Kiev and its "masters" have nothing to do with peace, and the so-called “Zelensky Peace Formula” is a path to nowhere.
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Putin, Egypt's Sisi Initiate Construction of El-Dabaa Nuclear Plant's Fourth Unit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/putin-egypts-sisi-initiate-construction-of-el-dabaa-nuclear-plants-fourth-unit--1116325976.html
January 23, 2024, 10:32 AM
Egypt's El-Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, which is currently under construction, is poised to become the North African country's inaugural nuclear power facility. This project is a collaborative effort between Russia's Rosatom state nuclear energy corporation and Egypt's Nuclear Power Plants Authority (NPPA).
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Russia Plans 10 Manned Spacecraft Launches to ROS Station in 2028-2033
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/russia-plans-10-manned-spacecraft-launches-to-ros-station-in-2028-2033-1116329441.html
January 23, 2024, 10:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The constructors are going to send 10 manned Orel spacecraft to the Russian Orbital Service (ROS) station in 2028-2033, general designer for manned complexes and systems of Russia Vladimir Solovyov said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Tanks Smash Ukrainian Fortifications and Shelters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/watch-russian-tanks-smash-ukrainian-fortifications-and-shelters-1116325311.html
January 23, 2024, 10:04 AM
Russia’s T-80BV is a modernized version of the T-80 main battle tank, first introduced in the 1980s. The tank is equipped with advanced features such as a new fire control system, improved armor protection, and a more powerful engine.
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Venezuelan Defense Chief Accuses Exxon Mobil of Financing Assassination Attempts on Maduro
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/venezuelan-defense-chief-accuses-exxon-mobil-of-financing-assassination-attempts-on-maduro-1116328819.html
January 23, 2024, 10:03 AM
MEXCICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez has alleged that US oil giant Exxon Mobil sponsored preparations for the 2023 foiled assassination attempts on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with the aim of exploiting rich resources of the Essequibo region.
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Japanese Prime Minister's Faction Announces Dissolution Amid Slush Fund Scandal - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/japanese-prime-ministers-faction-announces-dissolution-amid-slush-fund-scandal---reports-1116328680.html
January 23, 2024, 9:57 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faction that was headed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida until December 2023 has officially announced its dissolution amid an ongoing financial scandal, the Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Japanese Business Delegation Visiting China for 1st Time in 4 Years - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/japanese-business-delegation-visiting-china-for-1st-time-in-4-years---reports-1116328359.html
January 23, 2024, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Japanese business delegation on Tuesday started its first visit to China in four years with plans to hold economic talks with the neighboring country's senior officials, the NHK newspaper reported on Tuesday.
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Kremlin on Blasts in Kiev, Kharkov: Russia Not Targeting Civilian Objects
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/kremlin-on-blasts-in-kiev-kharkov-russia-not-targeting-civilian-objects-1116328230.html
January 23, 2024, 9:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Explosions in Kiev and Kharkov cannot be considered as Russia's response to strikes on Donbass, as Russian forces do not target civilian objects, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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Germany Deserves to Have 'Dexit Option' - AfD Lawmakers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/germany-deserves-to-have-dexit-option---afd-lawmakers--1116324887.html
January 23, 2024, 9:14 AM
Alice Weidel, leader of the right-wing populist party Alternative for Germany (AfD) that is hoping to make gains at both European Parliamentary elections in June and the regional elections in September, revealed to US media on Monday that failing adequate EU reform, Germany could “have a referendum on ‘Dexit’ - a German exit from the EU.”
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UN Agency for Palestine Refugees Says 570,000 People in Gaza Strip Face Dire Hunger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/un-agency-for-palestine-refugees-says-570000-people-in-gaza-strip-face-dire-hunger-1116327573.html
January 23, 2024, 8:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 570,000 people in the Gaza Strip face dire hunger, and the work of humanitarian organizations is difficult due to access and communication problems, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said on Tuesday.
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Russia Completes Tests of New Anti-Drone Missiles - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/russia-completes-tests-of-new-anti-drone-missiles---source--1116325074.html
January 23, 2024, 6:59 AM
Anti-drone technology is a rapidly evolving field aimed at countering the growing threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These systems utilize various methods such as radio frequency jamming, signal interference, and physical destruction to neutralize drones in the air.
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Yemen Could Become Algeria For the US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/yemen-could-become-algeria-for-the-us-1116324291.html
January 23, 2024, 5:14 AM
After ten days of sustained bombing in Yemen failed to stop Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea, the administration of US President Joe Biden is reportedly developing plans to expand the conflict into a sustained military campaign.
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Israel Proposes Hamas Senior Leaders to Leave Gaza Strip as Part of Ceasefire Agreement - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/israel-proposes-hamas-senior-leaders-to-leave-gaza-strip-as-part-of-ceasefire-agreement---report-1116324700.html
January 23, 2024, 5:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel has proposed that Hamas senior leaders leave the Gaza Strip as part of a broader ceasefire agreement, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing two officials familiar with the discussions.
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Ukraine Receives Almost $3.5Bln in Military Aid From Poland Since February 2022
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/ukraine-receives-almost-35bln-in-military-aid-from-poland-since-february-2022-1116324175.html
January 23, 2024, 4:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has received almost $3.5 billion in military aid from Poland since February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Monday.
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Lithuania, Poland Planning to Conduct Exercises in Suwalki Gap in April
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/lithuania-poland-planning-to-conduct-exercises-in-suwalki-gap-in-april-1116324053.html
January 23, 2024, 4:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said on Monday that Lithuania and Poland plan to hold military drills in the Suwalki Gap in April.
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Ukraine Issue ‘Pretty Much Sidelined’ in US - Ex-Assistant Treasury Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/ukraine-issue-pretty-much-sidelined-in-us---ex-assistant-treasury-secretary-1116323735.html
January 23, 2024, 3:58 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The issue of Ukraine is no longer one of importance to the public in the United States, former US Assistant Treasury Secretary Paul Craig Roberts told Sputnik.
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Portugal to Take Part in EU Mission in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/portugal-to-take-part-in-eu-mission-in-red-sea-1116323233.html
January 23, 2024, 3:47 AM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Portugal will take part in the European Union mission to establish maritime security in the Red Sea, Foreign Minister Joao Gomes Cravinho said on Monday.
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Robocall Prompts Investigation into Voter Suppression in New Hampshire - Justice Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/robocall-prompts-investigation-into-voter-suppression-in-new-hampshire---justice-dept-1116322716.html
January 23, 2024, 3:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is looking into complaints about a recorded robocall message that mimics President Biden's voice, urging voters to skip tomorrow's Presidential Primary elections, the New Hampshire Justice Department said in a statement.
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DeSantis Was a Good Candidate With a Bad Campaign
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/desantis-was-a-good-candidate-with-a-bad-campaign-1116323002.html
January 23, 2024, 1:50 AM
With Florida Governor Ron DeSantis officially out of the race for President, the Republican primary has officially become a two-person race between former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and former US President Donald Trump.
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Russian, Turkish FMs Discuss Schedule of Upcoming Bilateral Contacts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/lavrov-fidan-discuss-schedule-of-upcoming-bilateral-contacts-1116322847.html
January 23, 2024, 1:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, at the UN headquarters in New York, during which the parties discussed the schedule of upcoming bilateral contacts, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Biden, Sunak Hold Call on Red Sea Attacks, Gaza Aid, Support for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240123/biden-sunak-hold-call-on-red-sea-attacks-gaza-aid-support-for-ukraine-1116322570.html
January 23, 2024, 12:54 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik)- US President Joe Biden held a phone call with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, to discuss the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, humanitarian aid for Gaza and support for Ukraine, the White House said in a statement.
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US, Allies Conduct New Strikes Against 8 Houthi Targets in Yemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/us-allies-conduct-new-strikes-against-8-houthi-targets-in-yemen-1116322426.html
January 22, 2024, 11:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US and its allies, including the UK, Australia, Canada, Bahrain, and the Netherlands, conducted new strikes against eight Houthi positions in Yemen in response to continued attacks on ships in the Red Sea, according to a joint statement published by the Pentagon.
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US Budget Tussle Means Risk of Avoiding Govt. Shutdown Only Temporary - Fitch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/us-budget-tussle-means-risk-of-avoiding-govt-shutdown-only-temporary---fitch-1116321458.html
January 22, 2024, 10:36 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US has avoided a partial government shutdown with a fourth budget-related fiscal resolution passed in just over six months, but a divided Congress means any comfort for the nation would be temporary, Fitch Ratings said.
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AfD Leader Calls for German ‘Dexit’ Vote to Break From EU
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/afd-leader-calls-for-german-dexit-vote-to-break-from-eu-1116321159.html
January 22, 2024, 9:43 PM
The Alternative for Germany party promotes direct voting on legislation and strict immigration controls. It was the subject of nationwide protests last week after some of its members were spotted at a meeting that advocated for mass deportation of immigrants in Germany, including those with German passports.
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Lebanon FM Says Fighting on Border Will Stop if Agreement on Gaza Reached
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/lebanon-fm-says-fighting-on-border-will-stop-if-agreement-on-gaza-reached-1116320941.html
January 22, 2024, 9:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The fighting on the Lebanese-Israel border between the Israeli Defense Forces and Hezbollah would stop if a ceasefire agreement on Gaza is reached, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah BouHabib said on Monday.
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German Economy Ministry Lifts Moratorium on Spending From Climate Fund - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/german-economy-ministry-lifts-moratorium-on-spending-from-climate-fund---reports-1116320411.html
January 22, 2024, 6:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German Economy Ministry has lifted the moratorium on spending from the country's flagship Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), introduced in light of the budget crisis at the end of last year, German media reported on Monday.
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NATO's Steadfast Defender Exercises Threaten Europe's Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/natos-steadfast-defender-exercises-threaten-europes-security-1116319041.html
January 22, 2024, 6:35 PM
Rather than try to de-escalate the already high tensions in Europe, the Western military bloc NATO proudly announced its intent to launch massive military exercises in the region involving around 90,000 troops.
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Houthis Attack US Military Cargo Ship in Gulf of Aden - Spokesman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/houthis-attack-us-military-cargo-ship-in-gulf-of-aden---spokesman-1116319944.html
January 22, 2024, 6:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, attacked n a US military cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said.
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EU Top Diplomats ‘Agree in Principle’ on Red Sea Maritime Security Operations - Borrell
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/eu-top-diplomats-agree-in-principle-on-red-sea-maritime-security-operations---borrell-1116319771.html
January 22, 2024, 6:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The foreign ministers of the European Union member states have "agreed in principle" to establish maritime security operations in the Red Sea, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
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Russia Indignant About OSCE's Lack of Reaction to Ukraine's Attack on Donetsk - Mission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/russia-indignant-about-osces-lack-of-reaction-to-ukraines-attack-on-donetsk---mission-1116319549.html
January 22, 2024, 6:09 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Russia is indignant at the lack of reaction from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to the deadly strikes carried out by Ukraine on Donetsk, Russia’s mission to the OSCE said on Monday.
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Family of US Mercenary Killed in Ukraine Can Not Return His Remains Back Home - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/family-of-us-mercenary-killed-in-ukraine-can-not-return-his-remains-back-home---reports-1116318841.html
January 22, 2024, 5:37 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The family of a US mercenary who was killed in Ukraine over a month ago still can not return his body back to home, the Springfield News-Leader said on Monday.
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‘Distanced From People’: Moscow on Paris' Denial of French Mercs in Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/distanced-from-people-moscow-on-paris-denial-of-french-mercs-in-ukrainian-conflict-1116318428.html
January 22, 2024, 5:22 PM
The Russian Armed Forces conducted a precise strike on a facility in Kharkov last week, successfully targeting a base of French and international mercenaries. Over 60 mercenaries were neutralized and approximately 20 injured.
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Haley Continues to Trail Trump by Wide Margin Ahead of New Hampshire Primary - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/haley-continues-to-trail-trump-by-wide-margin-ahead-of-new-hampshire-primary---poll-1116318235.html
January 22, 2024, 4:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump maintains a significant advantage over former US Ambassador Nikki Haley as the New Hampshire presidential primary nears and the Republican race for the nomination is down to just two candidates, according to a Monmouth University-Washington Post Poll out Monday.
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Ukraine Transforming Into Authoritarian and Totalitarian State Under Zelensky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/ukraine-transforming-into-authoritarian-and-totalitarian-state-under-zelensky--1116317062.html
January 22, 2024, 4:50 PM
While Ukrainian forces continue to suffer setback after setback on the battlefield, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky also finds his position within the country under attack from both his fellow Ukrainian politicians and his sponsors in the West.
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Blood of Killed Donetsk Civilians on Those Sending Weapons to Kiev - Lavrov at UNSC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/blood-of-donetsk-civilians-killed-yesterday-on-those-sending-weapons-to-kiev---lavrov-at-unsc-1116316908.html
January 22, 2024, 3:41 PM
Ukrainian forces deliberately attack purely civilian targets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said while addressing the UN Security Council meeting.
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Western Support for Kiev Main Obstacle to Peace: Full Video of Russian FM Lavrov's UNSC Speech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/russian-fm-lavrov-joins-un-security-council-meeting-on-ukraine-1116313472.html
January 22, 2024, 3:04 PM
Russia requested a UNSC meeting was held to raise concern about Western arms supplies to Ukraine, a move that Moscow strongly condemns.
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Watch Russian Troops Smash Ukrainian Stronghold During Liberation of Veseloye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/watch-russian-troops-smash-ukrainian-stronghold-during-liberation-of-veseloye-1116316072.html
January 22, 2024, 2:51 PM
Earlier in January, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the settlement of Veseloye in Donetsk had been liberated.
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Over 300 French Mercs Arrived in Ukraine Since Start of Russia's Special Military Op - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/over-300-french-mercs-arrived-in-ukraine-since-start-of-russias-special-military-op---source-1116316283.html
January 22, 2024, 2:18 PM
As of January, a total of 50 French mercenaries remain in the military operation zone, a source told Sputnik.
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Western Leaders Disregard Zelensky's Murderous Attack on Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/western-leaders-disregard-zelenskys-murderous-attack-on-donetsk-1116315502.html
January 22, 2024, 2:12 PM
The death toll from Ukraine's January 21 shelling of a market in Donetsk has soared to 27. The attack – slammed by Moscow as a barbaric terrorist act against Russia's civilian population - left 25 more injured.
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Two Police Officers Face Charges Over Deadly Itaewon Crowd Crush - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/two-police-officers-face-charges-over-deadly-itaewon-crowd-crush---reports-1116315801.html
January 22, 2024, 1:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two police officers have been charged over their bungled response to a deadly Halloween stampede in Seoul's district of Itaewon in 2022, the Yonhap news agency reported on Monday, citing officials.
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Zemledeliye: Russia's Deadly and Efficient Remote Mine Layer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/zemledeliye-russias-deadly-and-efficient-remote-mine-layer-1116312688.html
January 22, 2024, 1:13 PM
Ukraine’s overhyped counteroffensive last year was thwarted in no small part thanks to extensive mine fields that blunted the charge of Ukrainian armored units and infantry formations before they could even come to grips with Russian soldiers.
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Hungary to Not Participate in Financing Arms Supplies to Ukraine From EPF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/hungary-to-not-participate-in-financing-arms-supplies-to-ukraine-from-epf-1116314974.html
January 22, 2024, 1:12 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary will not participate in financing arms supplies to Ukraine from the European Peace Facility (EPF), but cannot interfere with other countries, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.
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Suspicious Package Found in Dutch Parliament Building in The Hague
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/suspicious-package-found-in-dutch-parliament-building-in-the-hague-1116314477.html
January 22, 2024, 12:34 PM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - A suspicious package was found in the building of the Dutch House of Representatives — lower house of the parliament — in The Hague, with bomb squads working on the scene, the city's police said on Monday.
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Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Military Equipment in 103 Districts - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/russian-forces-destroy-ukrainian-military-equipment-in-103-districts---mod-1116312604.html
January 22, 2024, 12:30 PM
Military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces destroyed two field ammunition depots and military equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 103 districts, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
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Sarmat ICBM Won't Alter Strategic Equation With US – Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/sarmat-icbm-wont-alter-strategic-equation-with-us--moscow-1116308172.html
January 22, 2024, 12:27 PM
The Sarmat ICBM, is replacing the Voevoda (literally – Warlord) missile, and as Russian President Vladimir Putin once said, this nuclear weapon will make Moscow's enemies “think twice” before doing something stupid.
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Boeing Faces Further Setbacks as New Inspections Pile On
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/boeing-faces-further-setbacks-as-new-inspections-pile-on-1116312157.html
January 22, 2024, 11:55 AM
In a recent series of setbacks, Boeing faces another challenge as scrutiny expands to a another airplane model.
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Russia’s New Camouflage Cloak to Help Soldiers Become ‘Invisible’ on Battlefield
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/russias-new-camouflage-cloak-to-help-soldiers-become-invisible-on-battlefield--1116310927.html
January 22, 2024, 11:23 AM
The new camouflage suit, due to be rolled out before the end of January, features state-of-the-art fabric that will help Russian soldiers successfully tackle thermal imagers.
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Gaza Hostage Talks Deadlocked as Israel Rejects Hamas' Demands for Ceasefire - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/gaza-hostage-talks-deadlocked-as-israel-rejects-hamas-demands-for-ceasefire---reports-1116311493.html
January 22, 2024, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The talks on the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip have reached a stalemate as Israel rejects Hamas' demand for a constant ceasefire, NBC News reported on Monday, citing sources.
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Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Iran Agree to Return Ambassadors to Duties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/foreign-ministers-of-pakistan-iran-agree-to-return-ambassadors-to-duties-1116311043.html
January 22, 2024, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The foreign ministers of Pakistan and Iran reached an agreement on the return of countries' ambassadors to their duties by January 26, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
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Sputnik Obtains List of French Mercs Who Were Allegedly Present in Kharkov During Russian Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/sputnik-obtains-list-of-french-mercs-present-in-kharkov-during-russian-strike-1116309613.html
January 22, 2024, 10:40 AM
The Russian Defense Ministry reported last week that a strike on a building in the northeastern Ukrainian city the night before killed 60 mercenaries, most of them of French origin.
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Monstrous Act of Terrorism: Moscow Strongly Condemns Kiev's Deadly Attack on Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/monstrous-act-of-terrorism-moscow-strongly-condemns-kievs-deadly-attack-on-donetsk-1116310002.html
January 22, 2024, 10:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns the deadly attack against civilians launched by Ukraine in the city of Donetsk on January 21, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Watch Russian Warplanes Strike Ukrainian Positions With Missiles in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/watch-russian-warplanes-strike-ukrainian-positions-with-missiles-in-special-op-zone-1116308998.html
January 22, 2024, 9:07 AM
The attack by Su-25SM fighter jets was carried out as part of Russia's ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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Two Russians on Board Falcon Plane That Crashed in Afghanistan Dead - Emergency Services
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/two-russians-on-board-falcon-plane-that-crashed-in-afghanistan-dead---emergency-services-1116308847.html
January 22, 2024, 8:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russians who were on board a plane that crashed in Afghanistan on January 21 were found dead, the emergency services told Sputnik on Monday.
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US Forming Colonial Admin in Ukraine Consisting of Staff Trained in West - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/us-forming-colonial-admin-in-ukraine-consisting-of-staff-trained-in-west---moscow-1116308291.html
January 22, 2024, 7:13 AM
The US has started establishing a colonial administration in Ukraine, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service said on Monday.
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EU Mulls $21 Billion Military Aid to Ukraine Bypassing Hungary's Veto – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/eu-mulls-21-billion-military-aid-to-ukraine-bypassing-hungarys-veto--report---1116306920.html
January 22, 2024, 6:33 AM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced last month that Budapest had vetoed 50 billion euros in the EU macro-financial aid for Ukraine.
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Musk Rules Out Possibility of Voting for Biden in 2024 US Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/musk-rules-out-possibility-of-voting-for-biden-in-2024-us-presidential-election-1116307162.html
January 22, 2024, 6:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk has ruled out the possibility of him voting for US President Joe Biden in the 2024 election.
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Israel Rejects Hamas Offer to End Fighting in Exchange for Hostages Release
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/israel-rejects-hamas-offer-to-end-fighting-in-exchange-for-hostages-release-1116306685.html
January 22, 2024, 4:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel rejects the demands of Palestinian movement Hamas for a cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip in exchange for the return of hostages taken by the movement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
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US Calls on Israel to Focus on Eliminating Hamas Leaders - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/us-calls-on-israel-to-focus-on-eliminating-hamas-leaders---white-house-1116306403.html
January 22, 2024, 4:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is seeking from Israel a transition from a wider ground operation in the Gaza Strip to targeted attacks on the leaders of the Hamas movement, Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said on Sunday.
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US Military Calls Off Search for Navy SEALs Lost During Seizure of Ship in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/us-military-calls-off-search-for-navy-seals-lost-during-seizure-of-ship-in-red-sea-1116306161.html
January 22, 2024, 2:52 AM
Houthis rebel control large swaths of Yemen, including its capital city Sana’a. The US and UK have been striking targets in response to Houthi raids on commercial vessels in an attempted blockade of Israel.
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Lavrov Arrives in New York to Participate in UNSC Meetings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/russian-fm-lavrov-arrives-in-new-york-will-participate-in-unsc-meetings-1116306041.html
January 22, 2024, 2:25 AM
Sergey Lavrov, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has arrived in New York, where he will take part in the events organised by the UN Security Council, Sputnik reports.
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Czech Republic to Sign Agreement to Purchase 24 US F-35 Fighters by End of March
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/czech-republic-to-sign-agreement-to-purchase-24-us-f-35-fighters-by-end-of-march-1116305888.html
January 22, 2024, 1:27 AM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - The Czech Republic will sign an agreement to purchase 24 fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the United States by the end of March, Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said on Sunday.
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Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240122/palestinian-american-teenager-killed-in-west-bank-1116305391.html
January 22, 2024, 12:28 AM
Israel has been waging a war on Gaza since a Hamas surprise attack on October 7 resulted in the deaths of more than 1000 Israelis. Since then, the violence in the West Bank has been increasing.
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EU Mulls 'Consequences' for Netanyahu's Rejection of Palestinian Statehood - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/eu-mulls-consequences-for-netanyahus-rejection-of-palestinian-statehood---reports-1116305083.html
January 21, 2024, 10:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU foreign ministers gathering in Brussels on Monday will discuss "consequences" for Israel that are intended to persuade Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to drop his opposition to Palestinian statehood, media reported.
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DeSantis Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses Trump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/desantis-drops-out-of-2024-presidential-race-endorses-trump-1116304865.html
January 21, 2024, 8:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Sunday he chose to drop out of the 2024 US presidential race and endorse Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in his bid for reelection.
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Donetsk Market Massacre: A Local’s Account
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/donetsk-market-massacre-a-locals-account-1116304344.html
January 21, 2024, 7:29 PM
Today, January 21, 2024, from our house in Petrovsky District, around 10:00 AM, on a warm and sunny Sunday morning, I heard two shots from Ukrainian Nazi artillery fly over my head towards the city center.
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Watch Russian Combat Engineers Perform Bomb Disposal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/watch-russian-combat-engineers-perform-bomb-disposal-1116303651.html
January 21, 2024, 6:56 PM
Disposing of unexploded munitions and defusing mines and booby traps left by the retreating Kiev forces is a dangerous but vital task that Russian combat engineers perform in the Ukrainian conflict.
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Biden's Foreign Focus Ignites Domestic Discontent Amid Border Crisis and Ukraine Funding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/bidens-foreign-focus-ignites-domestic-discontent-amid-border-crisis-and-ukraine-funding-1116303425.html
January 21, 2024, 6:45 PM
As the Biden administration continues to channel billions of US taxpayer dollars into Ukraine, a growing chorus of critics are questioning the president's priorities amid escalating domestic issues, particularly the burgeoning border crisis.
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Which High-Tech Solutions Protect Russian Tanks in Battle?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/which-high-tech-solutions-protect-russian-tanks-in-battle-1116303144.html
January 21, 2024, 6:34 PM
Conflicts around the globe have confirmed one simple fact: a main battle tank may be a potent weapon, but it is by no means invincible.
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Ukraine Mirrors Russia's 'Surovikin Defense Line' in Tactical Backtrack - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/ukraine-mirrors-russias-surovikin-defense-line-in-tactical-backtrack---report-1116302732.html
January 21, 2024, 5:38 PM
Ukraine has shifted its military strategy towards fortifying defenses, mirroring tactics previously utilized by Russian forces.
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Billionaires' Last Refuge: Why Solve Problems When You Can Build an Underground Doomsday Palace?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/billionaires-last-refuge-why-solve-problems-when-you-can-build-an-underground-doomsday-palace-1116302377.html
January 21, 2024, 5:11 PM
As the world seems to be playing a high-stakes game of Jenga with natural disasters and geopolitical tensions, the elite are not just sitting back and watching: they're digging in - literally.
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Canadian Ambassador to US Urges Ottawa to Mend Relations With Trump's Team
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/canadian-ambassador-to-us-urges-ottawa-to-mend-relations-with-trumps-team-1116301973.html
January 21, 2024, 4:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canada's ambassador to the United States, Kirsten Hillman, has urged Ottawa to reinvigorate relations with the team of former US President Donald Trump so as to be ready to work together if he wins this year's presidential election, given the US's importance as Canada's closest economic partner and ally.
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NATO's Steadfast Defender Drills Raise Risks of Inadvertent Escalation - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/natos-steadfast-defender-drills-raise-risks-of-inadvertent-escalation---moscow-1116301842.html
January 21, 2024, 3:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's upcoming military exercise, Steadfast Defender 2024, raises the risk of unintended military confrontation and undermines security in Europe, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Watch Russian Military Engineers Use Drones to Demine in Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/watch-russian-military-engineers-use-drones-to-demine-in-special-op-1116298444.html
January 21, 2024, 3:28 PM
Combat work of military engineers requires patience, surgical precision and extensive training in technical sciences. Military engineers rarely directly participate in hostilities and yet their job is crucial to achieve battlefield goals.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Recalls German Past Over Berlin's Stance on Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/russian-foreign-ministry-recalls-german-past-over-berlins-stance-on-gaza-1116299188.html
January 21, 2024, 3:16 PM
Germany is opposing South Africa's lawsuit against Israel over genocide in the Gaza Strip. When asked about this, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova touched upon several other topics, including German’s support of Kiev’s neo-Nazi regime.
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UK Defense Minister Calls Netanyahu's Rejection of Palestinian Sovereignty 'Disappointing'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/uk-defense-minister-calls-netanyahus-rejection-of-palestinian-sovereignty-disappointing-1116301005.html
January 21, 2024, 2:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said on Sunday he was disappointed to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rule out the two-state solution to the conflict in Gaza.
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Russian Air Transport Regulator Says 4 People Could Survive Afghanistan Jet Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/russian-air-transport-regulator-says-4-people-could-survive-afghanistan-jet-crash-1116302274.html
January 21, 2024, 2:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four of the six people who were on board a plane that crashed in Afghanistan on Sunday may have survived, Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia said.
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Russia Condemns Shelling of Donetsk, Dubs It ‘Barbaric Terrorist Act’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/russia-condemns-shelling-of-donetsk-kirovsky-disrtrict-dubs-it-barbaric-terrorist-act-1116298547.html
January 21, 2024, 12:42 PM
At least 25 civilians were killed and more than 20 wounded in the Ukrainian shelling of a market in Donetsk on Sunday.
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Russian Forces Strike Ukraine's Foreign Mercenary Deployment Point in DPR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/russian-forces-strike-ukraines-foreign-mercenary-deployment-point-in-dpr-1116296545.html
January 21, 2024, 11:40 AM
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the recent progress of the special military operation.
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Maritime Traffic Through Bosphorus Strait Suspended
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/maritime-traffic-through-bosphorus-strait-suspended-1116297433.html
January 21, 2024, 11:27 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - The transit of ships through the Bosphorus Strait from south to north has been suspended indefinitely from 6:20 a.m. local time (03:20 GMT) until at least midnight, the Turkish Coast Guard Command said on Sunday.
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Poland Lets in Fewer Ukrainian Trucks Than Agreed - Ukrainian Association of Carriers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/poland-lets-in-fewer-ukrainian-trucks-than-agreed---ukrainian-association-of-carriers-1116297185.html
January 21, 2024, 11:24 AM
MOSCOW1 (Sputnik) - Following the unblocking of border checkpoints with Ukraine, Poland is accepting 50-60% fewer Ukrainian trucks than stated in a memorandum, and if the situation does not change, Kiev will appeal "to the competent authorities," Volodymyr Balin, the VP of the Association of International Road Carriers of Ukraine, said.
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Watch Russian Howitzer Take Out Ukrainian Armor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/watch-russian-howitzer-take-out-ukrainian-armor-1116296443.html
January 21, 2024, 11:23 AM
Neither snow nor rain keeps the Russian artillery of the Dnepr Battlegroup from hammering Kiev forces in the Ukrainian conflict.
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Why Are Almost 40 Percent of US Nuclear Attack Subs Out of Service?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/why-are-almost-40-percent-of-us-nuclear-attack-subs-out-of-service-1116293866.html
January 21, 2024, 10:50 AM
Eighteen fast attack submarines are being temporarily decommissioned for repairs, a move that is fraught with far-reaching consequences for the US, experts told Sputnik.
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At Least 25 Civilians Killed in Ukrainian Shelling of Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/at-least-18-civilians-killed-in-ukrainian-shelling-of-donetsk-1116295622.html
January 21, 2024, 10:41 AM
According to the date from regional authorities, Ukrainian armed forces shelled Donetsk region 43 times in the last 24 hours, firing 161 projectiles.
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Death Toll From Israeli Strikes on Gaza Strip Tops 25,000
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/death-toll-from-israeli-strikes-on-gaza-strip-tops-25000-1116296115.html
January 21, 2024, 10:32 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated, has increased to 25,105, while more than 62,600 others have been injured, the enclave's health ministry said on Sunday.
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UK to Spend $510Mln on Sea Viper Missile System Upgrade Following Houthi Attacks in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/uk-to-upgrade-sea-viper-missile-system-for-over-510mln-1116295327.html
January 21, 2024, 9:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom plans to spend $514 million to modernize the Sea Viper anti-aircraft missile system that UK forces previously used to shoot down drones in the Red Sea amid a deteriorating situation in the Middle East region, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said.
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Plane Missing in Afghanistan Had 6 People on Board - Russian Aviation Watchdog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/indian-passenger-plane-crashes-in-afghanistan-mountains--reports-1116293073.html
January 21, 2024, 7:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Falcon passenger plane went missing in Afghanistan near boders with Tajikistan.
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Biden Started Campaign Against Houthis Because of Ideology, Not Economics – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/biden-started-campaign-against-houthis-because-of-ideology-not-economics--report-1116292439.html
January 21, 2024, 6:28 AM
The US economy is not heavily dependent on the Middle East maritime routes, so Washington officials believe that Joe Biden started the anti-Houthi campaign because of his obsession with the idea that the US plays a major role in world affairs.
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Scale of Steadfast Defender Drills Marks Return of NATO to Cold War-Era Patterns - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/scale-of-steadfast-defender-drills-marks-return-of-nato-to-cold-war-era-patterns---moscow-1116291509.html
January 21, 2024, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The scale of NATO exercises Steadfast Defender-2024 marks the final and irrevocable return of the alliance to the Cold War schemes to oppose Russia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik.
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Russian Combat Engineers Helped Break Back of Ukrainian Counteroffensive – Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/russian-combat-engineers-helped-break-back-of-ukrainian-counteroffensive--analyst-1116286949.html
January 21, 2024, 5:00 AM
In the realm of the Russian Armed Forces' different branches, combat engineers took the lead in incorporating robotic military equipment into their operations, retired colonel and veteran military analyst Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik.
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Top Biden Aides: Ukraine Will Lose in Weeks or Months Without Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/top-biden-aides-ukraine-will-lose-in-weeks-or-months-without-aid-1116291274.html
January 21, 2024, 3:28 AM
The United States has already spent more than $113 billion providing military and other aid to Ukraine. Russia has repeatedly warned that aid will only serve to prolong the conflict and any cargo entering Ukraine will be considered a legitimate military target.
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Syria Calls on International Community to Stop Israeli Strikes on Civilian Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240121/syria-calls-on-international-community-to-stop-israeli-strikes-on-civilian-targets-1116291136.html
January 21, 2024, 2:27 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Syria urges the international community to stop Israeli attacks on civilians, the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement following an Israeli airstrike on Damascus which killed at least five people.
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