Ukrainian Spy Participated in US Capitol Breach Alongside QAnon Shaman – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukrainian-spy-participated-in-us-capitol-breach-alongside-qanon-shaman--report-1113136979.html
September 5, 2023, 5:37 PM
US investigative journalist Laura Loomer has exposed an alleged Ukrainian operative who participated in the US Capitol breach of January 6, 2021. She asked whether the US establishment is using foreigners to instigate political conflict inside the US.
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Russia May Hit National Grain Export Record in 2023-2024 Agricultural Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russia-may-hit-national-grain-export-record-in-2023-2024-agricultural-year-1113137426.html
September 5, 2023, 5:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia may hit its national record for grain exports in the 2023-2024 agricultural year that started on July 1, with supplies forecast to exceed 60 million tons registered last season, Russian Grain Union President Arkadiy Zlochevskiy said on Tuesday.
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China Reportedly Creates $40 Bn Semiconductor Fund to Blow Off Western Restrictions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/china-reportedly-creates-40-bn-semiconductor-fund-to-blow-off-western-restrictions-1113136163.html
September 5, 2023, 4:26 PM
As Beijing moves to provide its semiconductor chip manufacturing industry with financial support amid new attacks by the West, it is laying the foundational infrastructure for a new pool of high-tech talent and technology, an expert told Sputnik.
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Ukrainian Medical Services Struggle to Treat More Than 20,000 Amputee Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukrainian-medical-services-struggle-to-treat-more-than-20000-amputee-soldiers-1113132278.html
September 5, 2023, 4:19 PM
With the Ukrainian counteroffensive failing to make headway after three months, scant attention is being paid to the human cost of the conflict. Tens of thousands of those conscripted to fight have been listed as missing. while others return bearing terrible injuries.
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Trump Aide Meadows Waives Arraignment, Pleads Not Guilty in Georgia Election Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/trump-aide-meadows-waives-arraignment-pleads-not-guilty-in-georgia-election-case-1113136045.html
September 5, 2023, 3:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows waived his right to a formal arraignment and pleaded not guilty to charges brought in the US state of Georgia over alleged efforts to overturn 2020 presidential election results, according to a court document filed on Tuesday.
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Finnish Arms Manufacturer Mulls Partly Relocating Production to Ukraine – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/finnish-arms-manufacturer-mulls-partly-relocating-production-to-ukraine--report-1113134286.html
September 5, 2023, 2:55 PM
Finland has already sent military assistance to Ukraine worth almost $1.4 billion since the start of the Russian special operation. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such assistance will add to prolonging the Ukraine conflict.
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Putin Says Russophobia, Neo-Nazism Become Norm in Ukraine, Baltic States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/putin-says-russophobia-neo-nazism-become-norm-in-ukraine-baltic-states-1113133759.html
September 5, 2023, 2:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian leader noted on Tuesday that the country confronts ideological descendants of Nazi criminals in Ukraine, stressing that they are the real enemy of Russia, and not the common people terrorized by the radicals.
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New COVID Spike: Will Americans Mask Up Again?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/new-covid-spike-will-americans-mask-up-again-1113133215.html
September 5, 2023, 2:19 PM
A surge in COVID cases and the emergence of new variants in the US has prompted some institutions to return to masking. What measures have been taken by US states so far?
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Ukrainian Police Probe Incoming Defense Minister's Fund – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukrainian-police-probe-incoming-defense-ministers-fund--reports-1113131329.html
September 5, 2023, 2:07 PM
Late last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky replaced Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov with Rustem Umerov, a move that came against the backdrop of Kiev’s botched counteroffensive.
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Russia to Extend Voluntary Cut in Oil Exports by 300,000 Bpd Until Year-End
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russia-to-extend-voluntary-cut-in-oil-exports-by-300000-bpd-until-year-end-1113133962.html
September 5, 2023, 2:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will extend its voluntary cut in oil exports by 300,000 barrels per day until the end of 2023, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.
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Russian Hypersonic Missiles Carrier Frigate to Conduct Exercises in Atlantic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russian-hypersonic-missiles-carrier-frigate-to-conduct-exercises-in-atlantic-1113133091.html
September 5, 2023, 1:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Admiral Gorshkov frigate carrying Zircon hypersonic missiles will conduct series of exercises in the Atlantic Ocean, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Missiles Unleash 'Instant Karma' on Ukrainian Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/watch-russian-missiles-unleash-instant-karma-on-ukrainian-tank-1113132472.html
September 5, 2023, 1:10 PM
Earlier in June, Ukraine launched its overhyped counteroffensive promising to turn the tide on the battlefield. During three months Kiev has lost over 66,000 soldiers and achieved almost nothing.
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Ex-Bank of England Economist Blames COVID Money-Printing for Inflation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ex-bank-of-england-economist-blames-covid-money-printing-for-inflation-1113130392.html
September 5, 2023, 12:22 PM
The UK saw inflation soar to a multi-decade high of over 11 per cent last autumn. That came after two years of on-and-off COVID-19 lockdowns with laid-off workers kept on 'furlough' payments, followed by embargoes on Russian fuel, food and fertilisers.
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Ukraine Killed Izyum Residents with Cluster Munitions, Data Collected by HRW Shows
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukraine-killed-izyum-residents-with-cluster-munitions-data-collected-by-hrw-shows-1113131913.html
September 5, 2023, 11:28 AM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Human Rights Watch (HRW) told Ria Novosti that it has collected evidence of killing of residents of Izyum as a result of Ukrainian shelling by cluster munitions in 2022.
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Lavrov to Partake in East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 7
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/lavrov-to-partake-in-east-asia-summit-in-jakarta-on-september-7-1113131737.html
September 5, 2023, 10:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will participate in the 18th East Asia Summit in Jakarta on September 7, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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Russia Rolls Out Drone Simulator Fitted With VR Glasses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russia-rolls-out-drone-simulator-fitted-with-vr-glasses-1113129400.html
September 5, 2023, 10:44 AM
The past few months have seen Russia unveiling an array of new drones, including a UAV equipped with a neural network-based object identification system.
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Kremlin Not Confirming Reports on Meeting Between Putin, North Korean Leader in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/kremlin-not-confirming-reports-on-meeting-between-putin-north-korean-leader-in-russia-1113130144.html
September 5, 2023, 9:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov shared Moscow's opinion on key issues of foreign and global policy.
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Ukraine Fails to Achieve Its Goals in Three Months of Counteroffensive – Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukraine-fails-to-achieve-its-goals-in-three-months-of-counteroffensive--shoigu-1113129812.html
September 5, 2023, 9:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu reported on the progress of special military operation and shared his opinion on so-called Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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Celebrating Freddie Mercury's Legacy: 'I Won't Be a Rock Star. I Will Be a Legend'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/1113123041.html
September 5, 2023, 8:47 AM
Freddie Mercury, world-renowned singer and songwriter, and founder of the British rock band "Queen", was considered to be one of the most influential musicians and key performing artists of the 20th century. On September 5, 1946, a star was born.
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Japan's Proposed $53Bln Military Budget Aims to 'Shape Country Into US Proxy'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/japans-pursuit-of-boosting-military-spending-aims-to-shape-country-into-us-proxy-1113127841.html
September 5, 2023, 8:27 AM
The Japanese Defense Ministry's decision to ask for a record hike in military expenditure endangers peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, Brian Berletic, geopolitical analyst and former US marine, told Sputnik.
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Trump Says Invoking 14th Constitutional Amendment for 2024 Vote Has No Legal Basis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/trump-says-invoking-14th-constitutional-amendment-for-2024-vote-has-no-legal-basis-1113128975.html
September 5, 2023, 7:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a possible attempt to block him from running for president in 2024 by invoking the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution is another "trick," as it cannot be used with respect to the 2024 election.
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Russian Air Defense Systems Down Ukrainian Drone Over Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russian-air-defense-systems-down-ukrainian-drone-over-crimea-1113128714.html
September 5, 2023, 7:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have shot down a Ukrainian aircraft-type drone over Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Judicial Cooperation Within SCO Gaining Relevance - Secretary-General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/judicial-cooperation-within-sco-gaining-relevance---secretary-general-1113128556.html
September 5, 2023, 6:56 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Judicial cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is gaining importance, SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming said on Tuesday.
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UAE Ambassador to Japan Says Fossil Fuels Crucial to Clean Energy Transition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/uae-ambassador-to-japan-says-fossil-fuels-crucial-to-clean-energy-transition-1113128315.html
September 5, 2023, 6:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Fossil fuels will remain a vital resource as the world transitions to cleaner energy, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Japan Shihab Al Faheem said.
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Japanese Gov't Increases Aid to Local Fisheries to $700Mln Amid China's Seafood Import Ban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/japanese-govt-increases-aid-to-local-fisheries-to-700mln-amid-chinas-seafood-import-ban-1113125625.html
September 5, 2023, 5:44 AM
TOKYO, (Sputnik) - The Japanese government on Tuesday decided to increase the amount of aid provided to Japanese fisheries to 100.7 billion yen ($686 million) following China's seafood import ban in connection with the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
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Xi Says China Ready to Expand Legal Cooperation With Other SCO Members
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/xi-says-china-ready-to-expand-legal-cooperation-with-other-sco-members-1113125412.html
September 5, 2023, 5:09 AM
BEIJING, (Sputnik) - The 10th meeting of the justice ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) kicked off in Shanghai on Tuesday.
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'Wouldn’t Be Total Shock' If Biden Dropped Out of 2024 Race, Says Biographer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/biden-dropping-out-would-not-be-not-a-total-shock-says-biographer-1113122707.html
September 5, 2023, 3:58 AM
Foer, author of "The Last Politician," shared insights into Biden's perspective, emphasizing the President's strong belief in fate as a factor influencing his decision.
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US First Lady Jill Biden Tests Positive for COVID Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/us-first-lady-jill-biden-tests-positive-for-covid-again-1113122845.html
September 5, 2023, 3:55 AM
At a town hall in July 2021, Biden infamously told the crowd “You’re not going to get COVID if you have these [COVID] vaccinations.”
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Russian Forces Repel 3 Attacks in Kupyansk Direction, Destroy More Drones Headed To Moscow - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russian-forces-repel-3-attacks-in-kupyansk-direction-destroy-more-drones-headed-to-moscow---mod-1113122592.html
September 5, 2023, 3:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have repelled three attacks of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Kupyansk direction, spokesman of Russia's Zapad Group of Forces Sergei Zybinskii told Sputnik.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys Drones in Kaluga, Moscow Regions - Moscow Mayor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/russian-air-defense-destroys-drones-in-kaluga-moscow-regions---moscow-mayor-1113122433.html
September 5, 2023, 2:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense forces destroyed drones in the Kaluga and Moscow regions that were trying to attack Moscow overnight, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Tuesday.
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In Memoriam: Steve Harwell, Iconic Frontman of Smash Mouth, Passes Away at 56
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/in-memoriam-steve-harwell-iconic-frontman-of-smash-mouth-passes-away-at-56-1113122089.html
September 5, 2023, 12:54 AM
The music world bids farewell to a beloved figure as Steve Harwell, the charismatic frontman of the iconic band Smash Mouth, passed away on September 4, 2023, at the age of 57. Harwell's distinctive voice and energetic stage presence endeared him to fans worldwide, giving him world fame.
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China Wants to Mediate Resolution of Crisis in Niger - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/china-wants-to-mediate-resolution-of-crisis-in-niger---ambassador-1113122253.html
September 5, 2023, 12:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is willing to play a mediating role in resolving the crisis in Niger, Chinese Ambassador to Niger Jiang Feng has said.
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Ukrainian Sabotage Group Prevented From Entering Russia's Bryansk Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukrainian-sabotage-group-prevented-from-entering-russias-bryansk-region---governor-1113121787.html
September 5, 2023, 12:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian sabotage group was prevented from infiltrating the border area of Russia's Bryansk region, governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Monday.
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Says Kiev Won't Make Concessions on Black Sea Grain Initiative
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230905/ukrainian-foreign-minister-says-kiev-wont-make-concessions-on-black-sea-grain-initiative-1113121640.html
September 5, 2023, 12:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine will not make any concessions on the Black Sea Grain Initiative and take into account Russia's position so as to resume the deal, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said, commenting on recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Austrian Chancellor Says 'Unpleasant' to Buy Russian Gas, But Crucial For Energy Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/austrian-chancellor-says-unpleasant-to-buy-russian-gas-but-crucial-for-energy-security-1113121516.html
September 4, 2023, 10:38 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has said that it is "unpleasant" from the moral standpoint to buy gas from Russia, but there is no other way to ensure security of energy supply in Austria so far.
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Algerian Military Fires on Jet Skiers From Morocco, Killing Two
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/algerian-military-fires-on-jet-skiers-from-morocco-killing-two-1113120911.html
September 4, 2023, 10:10 PM
Algerian officials claimed that their military fired "multiple" warning shots before opening fire on a group of jet skiers who inadvertently crossed into Algerian territory from Morocco as they were exploring the coastline near the Moroccan resort town of Saidia.
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Ex-Catalan Leader Says Met With Second Vice President of Spain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/ex-catalan-leader-says-met-with-second-vice-president-of-spain-1113121333.html
September 4, 2023, 10:06 PM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont said on Monday he and other ex-Catalan officials had met with Yolanda Diaz, the second vice president of Spain and the country's minister for work and social economy, in the headquarters of the European Parliament in Brussels to discuss various domestic policy matters.
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Clashes Resume Between Kurds, Arab Tribes in Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/clashes-resume-between-kurds-arab-tribes-in-syria-1113120540.html
September 4, 2023, 8:11 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Clashes between Kurdish formations of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Arab tribes have resumed in Syria's northeastern province of Deir ez-Zor, local sources told Sputnik on Monday.
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Pirate in Meme Storm: Germany’s Scholz Spotted Sporting Eyepatch After Jogging Accident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/pirate-in-meme-storm-germanys-scholz-spotted-sporting-eyepatch-after-jogging-accident-1113118708.html
September 4, 2023, 7:14 PM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has had a bad week.
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Grain Deal, Gas Hub & De-Dollarization: What Signal Do Putin-Erdogan Talks Send to West?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/grain-deal-gas-hub--de-dollarization-what-signal-do-putin-erdogan-talks-send-to-west-1113117752.html
September 4, 2023, 7:12 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan held bilateral talks on Monday, touching upon energy and food security, as well as major regional and geopolitical issues.
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Archaeological Treasure: Pre-Inca Sacred Funeral Ground Reveals Peru's Early History
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/archaeological-treasure-pre-inca-sacred-funeral-ground-reveals-perus-early-history-1113102597.html
September 4, 2023, 6:50 PM
An archaeological find has illuminated the ancient Wari culture, which flourished from the 7th to 13th centuries. This provides a unique glimpse into the rich history and ritual practices of the civilizations that once inhabited this region.
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Reznikov's Replacement: Who is New Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/reznikovs-replacement-who-is-new-ukrainian-defense-minister-rustem-umerov-1113117116.html
September 4, 2023, 6:25 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky removed Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov from his post Sunday, citing the need for "new approaches and other formats of interaction with both the military and society in general." Sputnik reached out to a veteran Ukrainian politician in exile and a senior retired US Army officer to get a better sense of Reznikov’s replacement.
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Russian Fuel, Energy Industry Working Very Well Despite All Sanctions - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-fuel-energy-industry-working-very-well-despite-all-sanctions---putin-1113117999.html
September 4, 2023, 6:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian fuel and energy industry is working very well, is protected from external shocks and retains key positions in this sphere despite all sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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EU to Face Electricity Shortage in Winter - Polish Energy Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/eu-to-face-electricity-shortage-in-winter-1113116545.html
September 4, 2023, 5:54 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The European Union will experience a shortage of electricity in the coming winter, Polish Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure Anna Lukaszewska-Trzeciakowska said on Monday.
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Tesla to Start Building Shanghai Battery Factory 'in Near Future'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/tesla-to-start-building-shanghai-battery-factory-in-near-future---tesla-china-chief-1113115784.html
September 4, 2023, 5:26 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - US billionaire Elon Musk's electric carmaker Tesla is planning to begin building a battery factory in Shanghai "in the near future," with the produced goods expected to be used mainly for export, Tesla China President Wang Hao said on Monday.
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Russian Aerospace Forces Shoot Down Ukrainian Mi-8 Helicopter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-aerospace-forces-shoot-down-ukrainian-mi-8-helicopter-1113113239.html
September 4, 2023, 5:11 PM
The Russian Armed Forces shot down a Ukrainian Mi-8 military helicopter, 24 drones, and three HIMARS multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) missiles over the past 24 hours, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Monday.
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Toxic Legacy of Japanese-Operated Wastewater Treatment Facility in Mexico
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/toxic-legacy-of-japanese-operated-wastewater-treatment-facility-in-mexico-1113110242.html
September 4, 2023, 5:10 PM
An environmental catastrophe is looming in Veracruz, Mexico, as a transnational sewage treatment company defies local laws and standard operating procedures, leading to alarming environmental violations, and has prompted a state intervention.
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Ultimate 'Survival Mode' Grips Mud-Drenched Burning Man Fest Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/ultimate-survival-mode-grips-mud-drenched-burning-man-fest-site-1113107814.html
September 4, 2023, 5:01 PM
The iconic Burning Man festival held annually in Black Rock City, Nevada, complete with its temporary metropolis for artistic self-expression, was transformed into the ultimate experience in self-reliance this year by torrential rains. The mud-soaked site left thousands stranded, with one death triggering an investigation.
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KFOR Mission to Hold 3-Day Military Drills in Kosovo This Week - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/kfor-mission-to-hold-3-day-military-drills-in-kosovo-this-week---reports-1113114808.html
September 4, 2023, 4:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) will conduct routine military exercises in the western part of the breakaway region from September 5-7, Kosovar media reported on Monday.
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European Carmakers Struggle to Catch Up with China's Lead on Electric Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/european-carmakers-struggle-to-catch-up-with-chinas-lead-on-electric-vehicles-1113105304.html
September 4, 2023, 4:50 PM
A cutting-edge crop of Chinese auto firms are taking advantage of new emissions laws to make inroads into the European car market with competitively-priced electric vehicles. Now established marques are looking for ways to fight back.
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What is the Russia-Turkiye Gas Hub and Why is It Important?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/what-is-the-russia-turkiye-gas-hub-and-why-is-it-important-1113114324.html
September 4, 2023, 4:30 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled on Monday that in the near future, Moscow and Ankara will complete negotiations on the creation of a gas hub in Turkiye to make the energy situation in the region more balanced. How are the gas hub talks going?
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Ukrainian Soldiers Afraid to Walk Across Kiev in Uniform - Captured Serviceman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/ukrainian-soldiers-afraid-to-walk-across-kiev-in-uniform---captured-serviceman-1113105382.html
September 4, 2023, 3:51 PM
It is dangerous and embarrassing for military personnel in Kiev to appear in the streets in uniform, as they may be mistaken for employees of military commissariats (territorial centers of recruitment), a captured Ukrainian soldier has complained.
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US Depleted Uranium Shells Will Poison Ukraine, Won’t Change Conflict’s Outcome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/us-depleted-uranium-shells-will-poison-ukraine-wont-change-conflicts-outcome-1113113379.html
September 4, 2023, 3:47 PM
Britain sparked an international outcry earlier this year when officials revealed that the Challenger 2 tanks sent to Ukraine would be equipped with depleted uranium (DU) shells. The US is now expected to follow suit with DU rounds for Ukraine’s Abrams. A Russian military observer explains why the toxic arms won’t change the situation at the front.
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Reznikov Removal: What Are the Corruption Scandals & Failures Plaguing Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/what-are-the-corruption-scandals--failures-plaguing-the-kiev-regime-1113103252.html
September 4, 2023, 1:51 PM
As the US has spearheaded NATO’s drive to prop up the Kiev regime with an endless supply of weaponry in its proxy war against Russia, Moscow has repeatedly warned that the West is turning a blind eye to Ukrainian corruption. Last year, Washington admitted that Ukrainian government institutions were being eaten away at by "corrosive" corruption.
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Putin: Ukraine's Counteroffensive is Failure, Not Stalemate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russia-will-be-reliable-supplier-of-gas-and-continue-providing-gas-to-turkiye---putin-1113111521.html
September 4, 2023, 1:44 PM
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sochi.
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Sky-High Showdown: Su-34 Deployed Hypersonic Kinzhal 'Dagger' Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/sky-high-showdown-su-34-deployed-hypersonic-kinzhal-dagger-missile-1113101815.html
September 4, 2023, 1:03 PM
In a recent development, Russia has reportedly deployed its advanced Kinzhal hypersonic weapon, demonstrating its formidable combat capabilities as the special military operation in Ukraine continues and the Ukrainian counteroffensive remains stalled.
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Social Credit Lite? Unraveling Australia’s Orwellian Crackdown on Bank Clients
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/social-credit-lite-unraveling-australias-orwellian-crackdown-on-bank-clients-1113105776.html
September 4, 2023, 1:01 PM
The phenomenon of de-banking – the freeze or closure of personal or business accounts based on “reputational risks,” including views that may conflict with those of the government, has been gaining steam in many Western countries once touted as bastions of free speech and liberal democracy. Now, the Land Down Under seems to be the latest victim.
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Watch Russian Military Destroy Ukrainian Stronghold Near Krasny Liman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/watch-russian-military-destroy-ukrainian-stronghold-near-krasny-liman-1113101233.html
September 4, 2023, 12:39 PM
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces in early June after a number of postponements. The Russian Defense Ministry estimates that, as of 4 August, Ukraine's losses in the counteroffensive amounted to about 43,000 troops and 4,900 units of military equipment.
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Putin and Erdogan Hold Press Conference After Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/putin-and-erdogan-hold-press-conference-after-talks-1113105647.html
September 4, 2023, 12:31 PM
Earlier in the day, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi. During the press conference, the leaders are expected to conclude today's negotiations.
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China Calls on US to Avoid Undermining Peace in Asia Ahead of Biden's Trip to Vietnam
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/beijing-calls-on-us-to-avoid-undermining-peace-in-asia-ahead-of-bidens-trip-to-vietnam-1113106890.html
September 4, 2023, 12:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States should avoid undermining peace in Asia and refrain from targeting any third party in developing relations with the nations in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days before US President Joe Biden is set to visit Vietnam.
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'Biden Has Work to Do': US Outlets 'Shocked' as Trump Poll Numbers Soar
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/biden-has-work-to-do-us-outlets-shocked-as-trump-poll-numbers-soar-1113102029.html
September 4, 2023, 12:11 PM
Since his legal woes, former President Donald Trump has also expanded his dominating lead for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, a recent US poll revealed on the weekend, with voters apparently unfazed by the four criminal prosecutions against Trump.
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Russian Drones Hit Shipbuilding Enterprise in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-drones-hit-shipbuilding-enterprise-in-ukraine-1113105112.html
September 4, 2023, 11:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian drones have hit a shipbuilding enterprise in Ukraine, where unmanned boats are assembled from imported components, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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BAE 'Fool's Errand' Deal to Produce Howitzers in Ukraine 'Will Make No Difference'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/bae-fools-errand-deal-to-produce-howitzers-in-ukraine-will-make-no-difference-1113099852.html
September 4, 2023, 11:06 AM
Three months into Ukraine's counteroffensive, the Kiev regime has nothing to show for it but piling up losses in manpower and tens of billions of dollars’ worth of NATO-gifted weaponry. However, the lack of success does not appear to have fazed Kiev’s Western allies.
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Putin Says Hopefully Moscow, Ankara Will Agree on Turkiye Gas Hub Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/putin-erdogan-meeting-enlarged-format-starts-in-sochi---sputnik-correspondent-1113103692.html
September 4, 2023, 10:21 AM
On September 4, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived to Russia's Sochi to meet with his Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Presidents Putin, Erdogan Hold Press Conference Following Meeting in Sochi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/presidents-putin-erdogan-hold-press-conference-following-meeting-in-sochi-1113102257.html
September 4, 2023, 10:21 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Sochi on Monday, where he held talks with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This was reported by Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov and the Kremlin's press service.
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Crew-6 Spacecraft With Russian Cosmonaut Returns to Earth From ISS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/crew-6-spacecraft-with-russian-cosmonaut-returns-to-earth-from-iss-1113100603.html
September 4, 2023, 10:16 AM
Earlier Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian State Space Corporation (Roscosmos), said that the international partners have agreed on the possibility of conducting research on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2030.
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Russia Seeks to Build Constructive Relations With Foreign Partners - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russia-seeks-to-build-constructive-relations-with-foreign-partners---putin-1113102772.html
September 4, 2023, 9:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia seeks to build constructive relations with foreign partners that are interested in this, and is open to a broad dialogue on all pressing issues, President Vladimir Putin said in a message to the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) participants, published on Monday by the Kremlin.
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Chinese Premier to Join G20 Summit in India - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/chinese-premier-will-take-part-in-g20-summit-in-india---foreign-ministry-1113101683.html
September 4, 2023, 7:38 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Premier of the State Council of China Li Qiang will participate in the G20 Summit hosted by India later this week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday.
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FSB Says Detained Ukrainian Saboteurs' Accomplice Who Handed Over Bombs for Terrorist Acts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/fsb-says-detained-ukrainian-saboteurs-accomplice-who-handed-over-bombs-for-terrorist-acts-1113101374.html
September 4, 2023, 7:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that an accomplice of Ukrainian saboteurs had been detained in the Zaporozhye region, adding that he made and handed over several bombs for terrorist attacks to them.
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Production of Kamikaze Drones Launched In Russia's Kamchatka Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/production-of-kamikaze-drones-launched-in-russias-kamchatka-region-1113100005.html
September 4, 2023, 6:22 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have mastered the use of kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the special military operation to achieve specific objectives without endangering military personnel.
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Putin and Erdogan Meeting: What to Expect From Russia-Turkiye Summit?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/putin-and-erdogan-meeting-what-to-expect-from-russia-turkiye-summit-1113089968.html
September 4, 2023, 5:00 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to hold negotiations in Russia’s Black Sea resort city of Sochi on September 4, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders in person since October 13 last year in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Rep. Adam Schiff Supports 14th Amendment Argument Over Trump's Eligibility
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/rep-adam-schiff-supports-14th-amendment-argument-over-trumps-eligibility-1113099113.html
September 4, 2023, 4:12 AM
Legal experts and lawmakers are engaged in a heated debate over whether former President Donald Trump is barred from seeking elected office again. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has thrown his weight behind this argument.
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Four US-Made Boats With Ukraine's Troops Destroyed in Black Sea - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/four-us-made-boats-with-ukraines-troops-destroyed-in-black-sea---russian-defense-ministry-1113098959.html
September 4, 2023, 3:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four US-made fast assault boats Willard Sea Force with landing troops of the Ukrainian armed forces were destroyed in the Black Sea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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US, Kurdish-Led SDF, Local Leaders Agree on De-Escalation in Syria's Deir ez-Zor - Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/us-kurdish-led-sdf-local-leaders-agree-on-de-escalation-in-syrias-deir-ez-zor---embassy-1113098851.html
September 4, 2023, 3:07 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - Two senior US officials visited the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor and agreed with representatives of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), the Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) and local tribal leaders to de-escalate situation in the region amid increasing tensions, the US Embassy in Syria has said.
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Talks Between Putin, Erdogan to Be of Critical Importance for Grain Deal - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/talks-between-putin-erdogan-to-be-of-critical-importance-for-grain-deal---source-1113098740.html
September 4, 2023, 2:45 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Sochi will be of critical importance for the grain deal in terms of risks of the increase of grain prices on global markets, a source in the Turkish technical delegation participating in talks on the deal told Sputnik on Monday.
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Russian Forces Hit Ukraine's Troop Command Post West of Vremevka in DPR - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/russian-forces-hit-ukraines-troop-command-post-west-of-vremyvka-in-dpr---defense-ministry-1113098611.html
September 4, 2023, 2:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have hit a troop command post of the Ukrainian armed forces west of Vremevka in the Donetsk People's Republic, Oleg Chekhov, a spokesman for Russia's Vostok grouping of troops, told Sputnik.
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Two People Dead, Six More Injured in Shooting at Wedding in Ottawa, Shooter At Large
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/two-people-dead-six-more-injured-in-shooting-at-wedding-in-ottawa-shooter-at-large-1113098482.html
September 4, 2023, 1:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two people died and six more were injured as a result of a shooting incident at a wedding in Ottawa on Saturday night, the Ottawa Police Service said.
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Syrian Foreign Minister, Russian Envoy Condemn Politicization of OPCW - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/syrian-foreign-minister-russian-envoy-condemn-politicization-of-opcw---reports-1113098360.html
September 4, 2023, 1:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Syrian Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad and Russian Permanent Representative to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Alexander Shulgin condemned politicization of the organization, which is initiated by the West, at a meeting in Damascus, Syria's state-run news agency reported.
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White House 'Cannot' Confirm Reports US Will Send Depleted Uranium Munitions to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/white-house-cannot-confirm-reports-us-will-send-depleted-uranium-munitions-to-ukraine-1113098208.html
September 4, 2023, 12:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A White House National Security Council spokesperson told Sputnik he cannot confirm reports at the moment that the United States will provide Ukraine with depleted uranium armor piercing munitions.
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US Commerce Secretary Warns of Looming Government Shutdown Worries Among Business Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230904/us-commerce-secretary-warns-of-looming-government-shutdown-worries-among-business-leaders-1113098071.html
September 4, 2023, 12:32 AM
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed her observations in an interview, highlighting the frustration among business leaders over the functioning of the government in such critical situations.
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Nigerien Forces Sent to France's Military Base to Monitor Soldiers - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/nigerien-forces-sent-to-frances-military-base-to-monitor-soldiers---reports-1113097936.html
September 3, 2023, 11:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Soldiers of the Nigerien armed forces have been sent to France's military base in the capital city of Niamey to monitor French servicemen and women after the demands to withdraw from the country, Al Jazeera has reported, citing a source.
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Russia's Air Defense Downs 2 Ukrainian Drones Over Kursk Region, Crimea - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/russias-air-defense-downs-2-ukrainian-drones-over-kursk-region-crimea---defense-ministry-1113097810.html
September 3, 2023, 11:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's air defense forces have destroyed two Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over Russia's Kursk Region and the Black Sea near Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Enlargement of BRICS to Contribute to Fairer Global Governance - South African President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/enlargement-of-brics-to-contribute-to-fairer-global-governance---south-african-president-1113097675.html
September 3, 2023, 10:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The recent enlargement of BRICS will help other countries seek a fairer global governance system based on rules that apply equally to all states, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
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UK 2023 Record-Breaking Channel Small-Boat Crossings: Over 800 People in Single Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/uk-2023-record-breaking-channel-small-boat-crossings-over-800-people-in-single-day-1113097499.html
September 3, 2023, 10:14 PM
On Saturday, over 800 individuals embarking on perilous journeys across the English Channel in small boats, setting a record. This surge brings the provisional cumulative figure for 2023 to a staggering 20,973, highlighting a concerning upward trend.
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Zelensky Announces Resignation of Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/zelensky-announces-resignation-of-ukrainian-defense-minister-reznikov-1113097181.html
September 3, 2023, 8:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov will leave his post, saying that the chief of the Ukrainian State Property Fund, Rustem Umerov, will head the country's defense department.
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Israel Will Reinforce Eastern Border With Jordan to Prevent Illegal Migration - Netanyahu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/israel-will-reinforce-eastern-border-with-jordan-to-prevent-illegal-migration---netanyahu-1113097033.html
September 3, 2023, 8:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel will reinforce its eastern border with Jordan by building a fence to prevent illegal migration and a possible wave of "infiltrators" from Africa, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
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Haley Shows True Colors Toward Trump, Says People 'Won’t Vote for Convicted Criminal'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/haley-shows-true-colors-toward-trump-says-people-wont-vote-for-convicted-criminal-1113096601.html
September 3, 2023, 7:00 PM
Donald Trump tapped former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley to serve as ambassador to the United Nations in 2017, with the envoy repeatedly clashing with and publicly contradicting the president’s foreign policy agenda. Trump welcomed Haley’s decision to run against him earlier this year, mocking her abysmal poll numbers.
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Millions of Ukrainians Dodging Draft to 'Avoid Certain Death' Fighting for NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/millions-of-ukrainians-dodging-draft-to-avoid-certain-death-fighting-for-nato-1113096124.html
September 3, 2023, 6:37 PM
US officials estimate that up to half a million troops have been killed or wounded in Ukraine to date, with Russia's MoD calculating that Kiev lost over 43,000 troops during the summer counteroffensive alone. Military analyst Viktor Litovkin told Sputnik why the Zelensky regime won’t be able to continue stuffing men into the "meat grinder" forever.
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What Country Has the Highest Price of Gas?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/what-country-has-the-highest-price-of-gas-1113089275.html
September 3, 2023, 6:15 PM
Gasoline has become one of the main economic growth drivers in several countries worldwide. However, this commodity is susceptible to several market dynamics that impact consumers, while the US holds a significant percentage share of global consumption.
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US to Be 'as Strict as Possible' Limiting China's Access to Cutting-Edge Chips
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/us-to-be-as-strict-as-possible-limiting-chinas-access-to-cutting-edge-chips-1113095452.html
September 3, 2023, 5:13 PM
MOSCOW, September 3 (Sputnik) - The United States will stick to its hardline stance on denying China cutting-edge microchips, as technological developments may be allegedly used to boost the Asian nation's military capacity, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Sunday.
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Yellen’s G20 Lobbying Won’t Sway India Into Taking Sides on Ukraine: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/india-and-other-neutral-powers-wont-let-us-ukrainianize-g20-summit-1113094416.html
September 3, 2023, 4:50 PM
Russia expects the West to try to “Ukrainianize” the agenda of the upcoming G20 Summit in New Delhi next week, and warned that it will block any declaration from the gathering that fails to reflect its position on Ukraine and other global crises. Veteran Indian academic Anuradha Chenoy has told Sputnik why Moscow should have nothing to worry about.
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Ramaswamy to Vote for Trump in 2024 Election Even If He's Convicted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/ramaswamy-to-vote-for-trump-in-2024-election-even-if-hes-convicted-1113094128.html
September 3, 2023, 4:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire and Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy said on Sunday that he is ready, if not nominated, to vote for former US President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election even if the ex-leader is convicted.
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Soros Foundation Vows to Stop 'MAGA-Style Republicans' From Winning 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/soros-foundation-vows-to-stop-maga-style-republicans-from-winning-2024-election-1113093040.html
September 3, 2023, 3:08 PM
The Soros family has waged a years-long political war against Donald Trump and his supporters, with George Soros calling Trump a "danger to the world" and characterizing his ideas as a "threat to democracy." Trump has alleged that "district attorneys hand-picked and personally funded by" Soros are behind the ongoing effort to put him behind bars.
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Cancer Risk Surges From Even Tiny Trace of Tritium, Expert Warns Amid Fukushima Water Dump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/cancer-risk-surges-from-even-tiny-trace-of-tritium-expert-warns-amid-fukushima-water-dump-1113091795.html
September 3, 2023, 2:36 PM
Japan started discharging radioactive, tritium-laced wastewater from the earthquake and tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in late August, with all of the country's immediate neighbors, plus Mexico and countries in Latin America, voicing concern over the move. However, Japanese authorities assured that the procedure is safe.
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France May Ban Single-Use Electronic Cigarettes to Reduce Number of Smokers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/france-may-ban-single-use-electronic-cigarettes-to-reduce-number-of-smokers-1113092837.html
September 3, 2023, 1:53 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French authorities are planning to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, informally known as puffs, as part of the 2023-2028 national plan to fight tobacco smoking and reduce the number of smokers in the country, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Sunday.
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Ukraine Loses Nearly 600 Troops in Combat Over Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/ukraine-loses-nearly-600-troops-in-combat-over-past-day---mod-1113091917.html
September 3, 2023, 1:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have eliminated about 600 Ukrainian troops during the special military operation in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Sunak's Public Approval Rate Drops Under 25% - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/sunaks-public-approval-rate-drops-under-25---poll-1113091343.html
September 3, 2023, 12:27 PM
Only 24% of people in the United Kingdom approve of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's performance, continuing the downward trend of the past two weeks, while 49% disapprove of him, an Opinium poll has found.
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Iran Goes on Gold Shopping Spree as Global Dedollarization Trend Accelerates
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/iran-goes-on-gold-shopping-spree-as-global-dedollarization-trend-accelerates-1113090658.html
September 3, 2023, 11:29 AM
Facing decades of sanctions pressure, the Islamic Republic is no stranger to financial and trade mechanisms which can sidestep the dollar and Western-dominated financial institutions. In the past two months, the nation has made two giant steps toward an alternative financial world order, joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
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Russian Drones Hit Fuel Depots of Ukrainian Military in Odessa Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/russian-drones-hit-fuel-depots-of-ukrainian-military-in-odessa-region---mod-1113090548.html
September 3, 2023, 10:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A group strike by Russian drones overnight to Sunday destroyed fuel storage facilities supplying the Ukrainian military in the Odessa Region's Reni port, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Russian Air Defenses Destroy Ukrainian Drone Over Belgorod Region - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230903/russian-air-defenses-destroy-ukrainian-drone-over-belgorod-region---mod-1113090303.html
September 3, 2023, 10:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian drone over Russia's Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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