Zelensky's Failed Visit to US Shows 'End is Coming' for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/zelenskys-failed-visit-to-us-shows-end-is-coming-for-ukraine-1113666534.html
September 25, 2023, 8:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's lackluster receptions in Washington and at the UN in his trip to the US last week, and inability to achieve major objectives, shows that his moment has passed and the end is near for Kiev, experts told Sputnik.
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Seven Ukrainian Drones Downed Over Belgorod Region - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/seven-ukrainian-drones-downed-over-belgorod-region---russian-defense-ministry-1113666027.html
September 25, 2023, 7:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s air defense systems destroyed seven Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over the Belgorod Region on Monday, the Defense Ministry said.
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Bundeswehr Bungles Billion Euros on Radios That Can’t Be Installed in Army Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/bundeswehr-bungles-billion-euros-on-radios-that-cant-be-installed-in-army-vehicles-1113665507.html
September 25, 2023, 7:07 PM
The German government began a massive €100 billion rearmament campaign last year, pledging additional money for the military as social spending retreats and the country faces the threat of deindustrialization and economic stagnation.
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Iran Boasts of Hybrid Drones’ Capability, Warns of Hair-Trigger Response to Any Aggression
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/iran-boasts-of-hybrid-drones-capability-warns-of-hair-trigger-response-to-any-aggression-1113664837.html
September 25, 2023, 6:26 PM
The Islamic Republic has developed dozens of increasingly sophisticated turboprop and rocket-powered unmanned aerial vehicles over the decades, designed for missions ranging from reconnaissance to long-range precision strikes against land and sea targets.
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Poland May Strengthen Border With Slovakia Due to Influx of Migrants - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/poland-may-strengthen-border-with-slovakia-due-to-influx-of-migrants---reports-1113664649.html
September 25, 2023, 6:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Poland may strengthen control of its border with Slovakia due to an increase in the number of undocumented migrants coming from the country, which is currently dealing with border-transparency problems, Polish media reported on Monday.
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Untold Story of How Canada Became a Safe Haven for Ukrainian WWII-era Nazis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/untold-story-of-how-canada-became-a-safe-haven-for-ukrainian-wwii-era-nazis-1113656627.html
September 25, 2023, 5:57 PM
Before World War II, Ukrainian Canadians were among the most tightly knit, pro-labor, pro-Moscow, and anti-fascist migrant communities living in the True North Strong and Free. That began to change after the war and the arrival of thousands of Ukrainian Nazi collaborators wanted for war crimes across Eastern Europe. This is their story.
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France Losing Great Power Status as Africa Turns to BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/france-losing-great-power-status-as-africa-turns-to-brics-1113661328.html
September 25, 2023, 5:52 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron is recalling the ambassador, diplomatic staff, and troops from Niger. What does Macron's political retreat mean for France's international image?
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UN Says Condemns Honoring Nazis But Takes Note of Canadian Parliament Speaker’s Apology
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/un-says-condemns-honoring-nazis-but-takes-note-of-canadian-parliament-speakers-apology-1113663472.html
September 25, 2023, 5:48 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations stands against honoring individuals who took part in Nazi activities but acknowledges the apology of Canada's parliament speaker for recently featuring a Nazi soldier, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
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Watch Russian Special Forces Wipe Out Ukrainian Positions in Zaporozhye Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/watch-russian-special-forces-wipe-out-ukrainian-positions-in-zaporozhye-region-1113660828.html
September 25, 2023, 5:47 PM
Russia’s Osman special forces unit has been carrying out tasks in the Zaporozhye region. The unit identified and adjusted Russian artillery fire to destroy Ukrainian positions.
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Antarctic Penguins Could Face Extinction Due to Bird Flu - UK Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/antarctic-penguins-could-face-extinction-due-to-bird-flu---uk-official-1113661543.html
September 25, 2023, 5:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Antarctic penguins may face mass extinction if the bird flu epidemic reaches the continent, the head of the Polar Regions Department for the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Jane Rumble, stated on Monday.
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Armored Behemoths: Comparing NATO and Russia's Top Tanks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/armored-behemoths-comparing-nato-and-russias-top-tanks-1113657752.html
September 25, 2023, 4:26 PM
NATO's proxy war against Russia in Ukraine has shattered the myth of the superiority of Western armor against its Russian counterparts, with dozens of German-made Leopard 1 and 2s and several Challenger 2s destroyed during Ukraine's stalled counteroffensive. Check out Sputnik's video for a detailed breakdown of NATO and Russia's top tanks.
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Direct Threat of Resumption of Ethnic Cleansing in Kosovo Exists - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/direct-threat-of-resumption-of-ethnic-cleansing-in-kosovo-exists---russian-foreign-ministry-1113661030.html
September 25, 2023, 4:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is a direct threat of resumption of ethnic cleansing of Serbs in Kosovo, which was practiced by Kosovo Albanian radicals in past, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.
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Russia, Egypt Expanding Trade, Economic Ties - Russian FM Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/russia-egypt-expanding-trade-economic-ties---russian-fm-lavrov-1113658889.html
September 25, 2023, 4:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Egypt are actively ramping up their trade and economic relations and developing joint projects in various areas, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Monday.
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UK Army Training Ukrainian Troops in Explosive Devices Disposal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/uk-army-training-ukrainian-troops-in-explosive-devices-disposal-1113657056.html
September 25, 2023, 3:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK combat engineers have conducted "world-leading" training for Ukrainian sappers in Poland to teach them skills of disabling mines, munitions and other explosive devices, the UK Defense Ministry stated on Monday.
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Kazakh Foreign Ministry Denies Holding Talks on Possible Withdrawal From CSTO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/kazakh-foreign-ministry-denies-holding-talks-on-possible-withdrawal-from-csto-1113654083.html
September 25, 2023, 3:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kazakhstan and Armenia are not negotiating their possible simultaneous withdrawal from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) despite media reports to the contrary, Kazakh Foreign Ministry spokesman Aibek Smadiyarov said on Monday.
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US to Provide $2Bln Loan to Poland for Defense Modernization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/us-to-provide-2bln-loan-to-poland-for-defense-modernization-1113654349.html
September 25, 2023, 3:06 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will provide a $2 billion loan to Poland to support its ongoing defense modernization, the US State Department announced on Monday.
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NATO Counters China With €1 Billion Defense Start-up Venture Fund
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/nato-counters-china-with-1-billion-defense-start-up-venture-fund-1113649856.html
September 25, 2023, 3:03 PM
As NATO moves forward with integration of sophisticated technology, it acknowledges that maintaining a competitive edge necessitates significant investments, a paradigm shift, and increased collaboration among member states, to stave off competition from China.
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US-Made ATACMS Sent to Ukraine 'Risk Ending Up on Black Market'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/us-made-atacms-sent-to-ukraine-risk-ending-up-on-black-market-1113652933.html
September 25, 2023, 2:44 PM
As the US and its allies continue to send everything from small arms to anti-tank missiles, armor, artillery, and now, by all reports, ATACMS to Ukraine, Russia has continuously warned that such military assistance only serves to prolong the conflict. Furthermore, weapons delivered to Kiev have been making their way to the black market.
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EU to Rely on US LNG 'For Decades' Amid Backfiring Anti-Russia Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/eu-to-rely-on-us-lng-for-decades-amid-backfiring-anti-russia-sanctions-1113650822.html
September 25, 2023, 2:16 PM
Following last year's disruption of Russian gas supplies due to the ratcheted-up Western sanctions on Moscow, the continent has been left grappling with mind-boggling energy bills and accelerated inflation. Surging costs of record liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from the US also ran roughshod over the tattered budgets of European households.
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Moscow Summons Bulgarian Ambassador Over Expulsion of Russian Orthodox Church Priests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/moscow-summons-bulgarian-ambassador-over-expulsion-of-russian-orthodox-church-priests-1113653938.html
September 25, 2023, 1:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it summoned Bulgarian Ambassador Atanas Krastin over the expulsion of priests of the Russian Orthodox Church in Sofia.
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West Uses Ukraine as Settling Tank for Outdated and Dangerous Equipment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/west-uses-ukraine-as-settling-tank-for-outdated-and-dangerous-equipment-1113651953.html
September 25, 2023, 1:44 PM
The British Ministry of Defense has admitted that hundreds of UK Army tanks and armored vehicles could contain asbestos, a potentially hazardous material banned in the UK. Some of those tanks have likely been sent to Ukraine.
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EU Flexes Muscles On ‘Fair Trade’ With China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/eu-flexes-muscles-on-fair-trade-with-china-1113646731.html
September 25, 2023, 1:42 PM
Against a backdrop of mounting tensions, the EU remains steadfast in its resolve to foster equitable trade relations with China. This determination has driven the bloc to initiate an anti-subsidy probe into electric vehicles (EVs) made in China. However, the trip by the bloc's trade chief to China exposes its protectionist thrust.
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Watch Russian Forces Blast Two German Leopard Tanks in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/watch-russian-forces-blast-two-german-leopard-tanks-in-special-op-zone-1113646963.html
September 25, 2023, 1:30 PM
On Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that two German Leopard tanks had been destroyed in the Kupyansk section of the front line.
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Russia's UAVs ‘Tested to Ensure Efficiency’ During Winter's Ice, Low Temperatures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/russias-uavs-tested-to-ensure-efficiency-during-winters-ice-low-temperatures-1113648153.html
September 25, 2023, 1:01 PM
Throughout Ukraine’s botched counteroffensive, Russia’s unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been relentlessly destroying the Kiev regime’s manpower and weaponry donated by NATO. Moscow’s new-generation drones are now reportedly posing a threat to air bases of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF), as autumn and winter bring additional challenges.
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Hungary Refuses to Support Ukraine Until Transcarpathian Hungarians' Rights Ensured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/hungary-refuses-to-support-ukraine-until-transcarpathian-hungarians-rights-ensured-1113651268.html
September 25, 2023, 12:22 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary will not support Ukraine's position at any international forum until Kiev returns the laws that ensures rights of the Transcarpathian Hungarians, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated on Monday.
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She's Doing it Again: Clinton Claims Russia Seeks to Meddle in 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/shes-doing-it-again-clinton-claims-russia-seeks-to-meddle-in-2024-election-1113647329.html
September 25, 2023, 12:04 PM
Operation Crossfire Hurricane — the FBI's attempt to discredit Donald Trump's election as president in 2016 — was found by a Congressional inquiry to be based on falsehoods. But Democrats and their sympathetic media continue to repeat the claims of 'Russian interference'.
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First Batch of US-Made Abrams Tanks Arrive in Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/first-batch-of-us-made-abrams-tanks-arrive-in-ukraine---reports-1113650206.html
September 25, 2023, 11:58 AM
On Friday, during talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Joe Biden said that Abrams tanks would arrive in Ukraine next week.
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Russia Strikes Locations of Mercenaries in Ukraine With Long-Range Precision Arms - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/russia-strikes-locations-of-mercenaries-in-ukraine-with-long-range-precision-arms---mod-1113650465.html
September 25, 2023, 11:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian armed forces launched a group strike using cruise missiles and drones at the locations of foreign mercenaries and training sites for Ukrainian saboteurs, the Russian Defense Ministry stated on Monday.
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Russia Holds Simultaneous Missile Launches Across Four Environments For First Time in 30 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/russia-holds-simultaneous-missile-launches-across-four-environments-for-first-time-in-30-years-1113647493.html
September 25, 2023, 10:42 AM
The launches took place as part of the Finval-2023 naval drills that were held to train the military to protect communications across the Northern Sea Route.
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Honoring Nazi SS Veteran in Canadian Parliament 'Outrageous', Says Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/kremlin-says-outraged-by-honoring-of-nazi-ss-veteran-in-canadian-parliament-1113649076.html
September 25, 2023, 10:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is outraged by the honoring of a Ukrainian Nazi Veteran in the Canadian Parliament, the crimes of Nazism have no statute of limitations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Poland Demands Apology From Canada for Honoring Ukrainian Nazi Veteran - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/poland-demands-apology-from-canada-for-honoring-ukrainian-nazi-veteran---ambassador-1113648948.html
September 25, 2023, 10:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Warsaw expects an apology from Canada after Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka was invited and honored in the Canadian parliament, Polish Ambassador to Canada Witold Dzielski said on Monday, adding that Poland will never agree to "whitewash" Nazis.
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Shoigu Gives Hero of Russia Award to Deputy Commander for Repelling Attack of Superior Enemy Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/shoigu-gives-hero-of-russia-award-to-deputy-commander-for-repelling-attack-of-superior-enemy-forces-1113647159.html
September 25, 2023, 10:11 AM
Deputy platoon commander Ivan Kalashnikov was awarded the title of Hero of Russia by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Lavrov Opens Exhibition Dedicated to Anniversary of Russia-Egypt Diplomatic Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/lavrov-opens-exhibition-dedicated-to-anniversary-of-russia-egypt-diplomatic-relations-1113644217.html
September 25, 2023, 10:08 AM
The exhibition presents material from the Russian Federation's Archive of Foreign Policy charting the stages of development of Russian-Egyptian cooperation.
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Taiwan May Deploy Indigenous Subs by 2027
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/taiwan-may-deploy-indigenous-subs-by-2027-1113643856.html
September 25, 2023, 9:22 AM
Taiwan has long considered adding more submarines to its fleet of two Dutch-made subs which it bought in the Eighties. After President Tsai Ing-wen took office, the project finally won backing from government leaders, with the US and UK reportedly throwing their weight behind the plan as they whip up hype about the "China threat".
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Israel Anti–Fascist Movement Condemns Honoring of Nazi Veteran in Canadian Parliament
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/israel-antifascist-movement-condemns-honoring-of-nazi-veteran-in-canadian-parliament-1113647087.html
September 25, 2023, 9:19 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli anti-fascist movement strongly condemns the honoring of a Ukrainian Nazi Veteran in the Canadian Parliament and expects that the authorities of the country will respond accordingly, the chairman of the Israeli anti-fascist Dmitry Trapirov told Sputnik.
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Nearly 3,000 People Entered Armenia From Nagorno-Karabakh Since September 19
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/nearly-3000-people-entered-armenia-from-nagorno-karabakh-since-september-19-1113644859.html
September 25, 2023, 7:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly 3,000 people have entered Armenia from Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan launched "counterterrorism activities" in the breakaway region on September 19, the Armenian government said on Monday.
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How to Prevent a Third World War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/how-to-prevent-a-third-world-war-1113589290.html
September 25, 2023, 7:17 AM
Sputnik has published an excerpt from an article by Sergei Karaganov, Honorary Chairman of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy. The full text of the article will appear in the journal in the journal Russia in Global Affairs.
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Watch: Russia's Su-34 Jets Strike Ukrainian Command and Observation Posts With Guided Bombs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/watch-russias-su-34-jets-strike-ukrainian-command-and-observation-posts-with-guided-bombs-1113641738.html
September 25, 2023, 6:17 AM
The Russian Su-34 is a twin-seater fighter-bomber aircraft designed for both air-to-air and air-to-surface missions. It features a range of advanced avionics and weapons systems, including a 30mm gun and a wide range of bombs, missiles, and smart weapons.
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Watch: Russian Kamikaze Drone Blow Up Ukrainian Mortar Unit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/watch-russian-kamikaze-drone-blow-up-ukrainian-mortar-unit-1113642695.html
September 25, 2023, 5:57 AM
Since the beginning of the special military operation, the Russian Armed Forces have been skillfully using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to accomplish the assigned tasks without any loss of military personnel.
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BRICS Expansion Crucial With Over 80% of World's Oil Reserves to Be Included - Venezuelan FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/expansion-of-brics-to-be-very-important-for-energy-sector---venezuelan-foreign-minister-1113643122.html
September 25, 2023, 5:52 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) Lenka White - The expansion of BRICS is very important especially for energy sector, as after the inclusion of new members the bloc will account for over 80% of global oil reserves and production, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil told Sputnik on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York.
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Tucker Carlson 'Tried to Interview' Putin But Biden Gov't 'Stopped' Him
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/tucker-carlson-tried-to-interview-russias-putin-but-biden-govt-stopped-him--1113642485.html
September 25, 2023, 5:48 AM
There had been media speculation about Tucker Carlson wanting to conduct an interview with Vladimir Putin. Last month, Rossiya Segodnya media group editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan said that the former Fox News host was asking for an interview with Russia's President, as she praised the American political commentator for “doing a great job.”
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Russian Air Defense Shoots Down 4 Ukrainian Drones Over Black Sea, Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/russian-air-defense-shoots-down-4-ukrainian-drones-over-black-sea-crimea-1113642566.html
September 25, 2023, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems destroyed four Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and the territory of Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Polish Foreign Minister Accuses German Chancellor of Interfering in Country's Affairs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/polish-foreign-minister-accuses-german-chancellor-of-interfering-in-countrys-affairs-1113642362.html
September 25, 2023, 4:39 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau accused on Sunday German Chancellor Olaf Scholz of attempting to interfere in the internal affairs of Poland.
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Swalwell Criticizes McCarthy For 'Sharing' Speakership With Trump, Greene, and Gaetz
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/swalwell-criticizes-mccarthy-says-he-shares-speakership-with-trump-greene-and-gaetz-1113641519.html
September 25, 2023, 4:08 AM
In a scathing critique of Speaker Kevin McCarthy's leadership, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has accused McCarthy of effectively sharing the top job in Congress with former President Donald Trump, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).
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Denmark Fears Conducting Investigation With Russia Into Nord Stream Blasts - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/denmark-fears-conducting-investigation-with-russia-into-nord-stream-blasts---ambassador-1113641245.html
September 25, 2023, 3:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Denmark may fear that in the event of a joint investigation into the attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines, Russia will find out the circumstances that could harm Danish-US cooperation or Danish arms supplies to Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin told Sputnik.
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Venezuelan Foreign Minister Expects 'Coercive' Use of US Dollar to End Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/venezuelan-foreign-minister-expects-coercive-use-of-us-dollar-to-end-soon-1113641100.html
September 25, 2023, 2:14 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The US dollar is often used as a coercion weapon on a state level, but it will be over soon enough, as other options for international trade will emerge, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil told Sputnik on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York.
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15-Million-Year-Old Spider Fossil Unearthed, Second Largest Ever Found
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/15-million-year-old-spider-fossil-unearthed-second-largest-ever-found-1113640894.html
September 25, 2023, 1:42 AM
Scientists uncovered a 15-million-year-old spider fossil in Australia, which is recognized as the second-largest spider fossil ever found. This remarkable find sheds light on a unique period during the Miocene epoch when climate change transformed the Australian landscape, providing an opportunity for a group of mygalomorph spiders to diversify.
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Russia Will Ask Canada to Explain Decision to Honor Nazi Veteran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230925/russian-ambassador-canadian-govt-honoring-nazi-veteran-personifies-neoliberal-fascism-1113639760.html
September 25, 2023, 12:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik that on Monday he would request explanations from the Canadian Foreign Ministry and the Prime Minister's office in connection with the invitation and honoring in the country's parliament of Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka.
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Opposition Leader, Jewish Groups, Urge Trudeau to Apologize for Honoring Ukrainian Nazi Veteran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/canadian-opposition-leader-urges-trudeau-to-apologize-for-honoring-ukrainian-nazi-veteran-1113639260.html
September 24, 2023, 10:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canadian opposition leader Pierre Poilievre demanded a personal apology from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for inviting and honoring Ukrainian Nazi veteran Yaroslav Hunka, who fought in the ranks of the 14th SS Division during the Second World War, to a parliamentary meeting on Friday.
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Special Counsel David Weiss to Face Congressional Committee in Hunter Biden Probe Showdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/special-counsel-david-weiss-to-face-congressional-committee-in-hunter-biden-probe-showdown-1113639085.html
September 24, 2023, 10:17 PM
This development comes after Weiss, who also serves as the US attorney for Delaware, took on the role of special counsel in August to scrutinize President Biden's son following a collapsed plea deal. A grand jury subsequently indicted Hunter Biden on three gun-related charges, further intensifying the investigation.
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Russian Air Defense Systems Destroy Ukrainian Drone Over Kursk Region - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/russian-air-defense-systems-destroy-ukrainian-drone-over-kursk-region---defense-ministry-1113638959.html
September 24, 2023, 9:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense systems have repelled an attack of a Ukrainian airplane-type unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and destroyed the drone over the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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NATO's, EU's Missions in Kosovo Say Ready to Provide Assistance for De-escalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/natos-eus-missions-in-kosovo-say-ready-to-provide-assistance-for-de-escalation-1113638781.html
September 24, 2023, 8:23 PM
MOSCOW, September 24 (Sputnik) - The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR) stand ready to provide assistance for de-escalating the situation in Kosovo, where police officers have been attacked, the missions said on Sunday.
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Macron Recalling Ambassador to Niger, French Embassy's Staff, Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/breaking-macron-recalling-ambassador-to-niger-french-embassys-staff-troops-1113638445.html
September 24, 2023, 7:22 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France is recalling French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte, all staff of the French Embassy, and all French troops in the West African country, President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
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From Ukraine to Karabakh: Russia Not Allowing West to Balkanize Post-Soviet Space
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/from-ukraine-to-karabakh-russia-not-allowing-west-to-balkanize-post-soviet-space-1113637651.html
September 24, 2023, 7:10 PM
Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned against sliding into a large-scale conflict and destroying international cooperation mechanisms.
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US Soldiers Treated 'Worse Than Garbage' While White House Keeps Throwing Money at Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/us-soldiers-treated-worse-than-garbage-while-white-house-keeps-throwing-money-at-ukraine-1113636879.html
September 24, 2023, 6:56 PM
While the Biden administration appears eager to send billions of dollars to keep a foreign state fighting an armed conflict far away from US borders, it turns out that members of the United States’ own armed forces have to live in unsanitary conditions.
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Russian Peacekeepers Escort 311 Civilians From Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/russian-peacekeepers-escort-311-civilians-from-nagorno-karabakh-to-armenia-1113637333.html
September 24, 2023, 6:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian peacekeepers escorted 311 civilians, including 102 children, from Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Dangerous Even After Death: The Great Mystery China’s First Emperor Left Behind
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/dangerous-even-after-death-the-great-mystery-chinas-first-emperor-left-behind-1113633113.html
September 24, 2023, 5:53 PM
Scientists are looking for a way to open up the final resting place of the Terracotta Army’s master.
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Space Capsule Carrying Sample of Bennu Asteroid Lands in US's Utah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/space-capsule-carrying-sample-of-bennu-asteroid-lands-in-uss-utah-1113635599.html
September 24, 2023, 4:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The OSIRIS-REx space capsule, carrying a sample of the Bennu asteroid, landed in the US state of Utah on Sunday, NASA said.
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Cluster ATACMS for Ukraine: What's Their Real Purpose?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/cluster-atacms-for-ukraine-whats-their-real-purpose--1113634065.html
September 24, 2023, 4:28 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was promised long-range cluster bomb-carrying Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) during his recent visit to Washington, according to the US press. But experts highlight that they will be useless in Kiev's counteroffensive, so what's behind the move?
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Watch Russian Howitzer Crew Blast Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/watch-russian-howitzer-crew-blast-ukrainian-forces-1113634203.html
September 24, 2023, 4:17 PM
Russian artillery units operating on the battlefields of the Ukrainian conflict continue to show exactly why this particular branch of the armed forces is often referred to as “the God of war.”
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Thousands Protest in Madrid Against Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/thousands-protest-in-madrid-against-spanish-prime-minister-sanchez-1113633012.html
September 24, 2023, 3:31 PM
A massive protest against the rulling government took place in the Spain's capital.
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Every Other American Says Life Was Better Before Biden - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/every-other-american-says-life-was-better-before-biden---poll-1113633603.html
September 24, 2023, 3:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost half of people in the United States believe that their financial well-being has deteriorated since incumbent President Joe Biden took office in 2021, a joint poll by ABC News and The Washington Post showed on Sunday.
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Watch Canadian Parliament Give Ovation to Waffen SS Veteran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/watch-canadian-parliament-give-ovation-to-waffen-ss-veteran-1113631706.html
September 24, 2023, 3:17 PM
The man who received the ovation was identified as a member of an infamous Nazi SS unit from World War II.
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BRICS Expansion Aims to Reduce ‘Dollar’s Decades-Long Dominance’ – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/brics-expansion-aims-to-reduce-dollars-decades-long-dominance--report--1113632501.html
September 24, 2023, 3:12 PM
Leaders of the BRICS countries reiterated their calls to evade the dollar and create a single currency that the group could use in joint transactions during their summit last August.
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Why Zelensky's Vow to Continue Counteroffensive Through Winter is Wishful Thinking
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/why-zelenskys-vow-to-continue-counteroffensive-through-winter-is-wishful-thinking-1113630751.html
September 24, 2023, 2:30 PM
The Kiev regime is reportedly going to continue its "counteroffensive" in autumn and through winter, as per President Volodymyr Zelensky. But does Ukraine have enough resources for that?
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How is Poland Aiding Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/how-is-poland-aiding-ukraine-1113627501.html
September 24, 2023, 2:20 PM
The neighbors and allies recently locked horns over Warsaw's ban of Kiev’s grain imports. Despite the spat, Warsaw remains one of Kiev’s main supporters amid Russia’s special military operation. So what kind of assistance does Poland give to the Zelensky regime and will this continue? Sputnik explores.
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Dutch Rally Against Weapon Supplies to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/dutch-rally-against-weapon-supplies-to-ukraine-1113630190.html
September 24, 2023, 2:11 PM
Ordinary people in Europe are growing tired of the conflict, see no point in supporting Kiev and face economic challenges in their everyday life.
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Osiris-Rex Asteroid Sample Reaches Earth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/osiris-rex-asteroid-sample-reaches-earth-1113630093.html
September 24, 2023, 2:03 PM
The spacecraft took off in 2016 and reached the asteroid in 2018. Two years of observation passed before the surface material was collected.
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Scholz Mulls Tightening German-Polish Border Controls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/scholz-mulls-tightening-german-polish-border-controls--1113629683.html
September 24, 2023, 1:11 PM
Thousands of migrants from Asia and Africa may have been able to enter Poland by resorting to bribery, if the recent reports in Polish media are to be believed, prompting migrant crises in Germany and other countires.
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Wounded Need Fatherly Care: Stories of Those Bringing Russian Soldiers Back to Life
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/wounded-need-fatherly-care-stories-of-those-bringing-russian-soldiers-back-to-life-1113612002.html
September 24, 2023, 12:38 PM
Military doctors are nothing short of guardian angels for soldiers, officers and the wounded in general in the special military operation. They are the ones who remove bullets and fragments from the bodies, resuscitate soldiers on the verge of death, and give them moral support day in and day out.
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Biden Scapegoats 'Extreme' Republicans For Looming Government Shutdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/biden-scapegoats-extreme-republicans-for-looming-government-shutdown-1113628131.html
September 24, 2023, 12:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said that all citizens of the country would "pay the price" if "extreme" members of the Republican Party do not vote on the new budget and allow the federal government to shut down.
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NASA Anxious to Examine Samples From Potentially Apocalyptic Asteroid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/nasa-anxious-to-examine-samples-from-potentially-apocalyptic-asteroid-1113623613.html
September 24, 2023, 11:31 AM
Launched in 2016, the Osiris-Rex mission has attempted to reach the 500m-wide rock and observe it for several years before making an effort to seize surface materials.
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Ukraine Loses About 340 Troops Near Donetsk, Zaporozhye in 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/ukraine-loses-about-340-troops-near-donetsk-zaporozhye-in-24-hours-1113625078.html
September 24, 2023, 11:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian forces lost around 340 troops in the Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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US Admits Inability to Cut China From Critical Mineral Supply Chains
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/us-admits-inability-to-cut-china-from-critical-mineral-supply-chains-1113620653.html
September 24, 2023, 11:22 AM
Beijing earlier banned exports of its rare earth metals to the US, including gallium and germanium, which are used to build computer chips and solar batteries, among other things.
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Venezuela Proposes Creation of Free Trade Zone to UN
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/venezuela-proposes-un-to-create-sanctions-free-zone-1113624275.html
September 24, 2023, 10:50 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan government proposes creating a sanctions-free zone where financial transactions, trade and investment will be protected from Western restrictions, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Sunday.
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Red Bull F1 Team Secures Constructors' Championship Title at Japanese Grand Prix
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/red-bull-formula-1-team-secures-constructors-championship-title-at-japanese-grand-prix-1113624014.html
September 24, 2023, 10:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Oracle Red Bull Racing, a renowned Formula 1 team, became the winner of the 2023 Constructors’ Championship, while its driver, two-time world champion, Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia Hits US East Coast, Floods Several States - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/tropical-storm-ophelia-hits-us-east-coast-causes-flooding-in-several-states---reports-1113623873.html
September 24, 2023, 9:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tropical Storm Ophelia made a landfall on the United States' east coast, causing flooding across several states, US media have reported.
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Lavrov's Full Speech at 78th UN General Assembly
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/lavrovs-full-speech-at-78th-session-of-un-general-assembly-1113617957.html
September 24, 2023, 9:24 AM
During his address to the UNGA, Russia's top diplomat stressed that a new world order is being born "before our very eyes”, with the "future created in the struggle between the global majority" and those few who "use neocolonial methods of subjugation to retain their vanishing domination". Read the full text of Lavrov's speech below.
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How Much Will Ukraine Lose Due to Eastern Europe's Agricultural Ban?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/how-much-will-ukraine-lose-due-to-eastern-europes-agricultural-ban-1113619746.html
September 24, 2023, 8:18 AM
Last week, the European Commission lifted its ban on Ukrainian grain imports, in a move that prompted Slovakia, Hungary and Poland to unilaterally extend their own embargo, citing farmers’ concerns.
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US Patriot System in Ukraine ‘Either Destroyed or Broken’, Ex-CIA Analyst Suggests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/us-patriot-system-in-ukraine-either-destroyed-or-broken-ex-cia-analyst-suggests-1113619626.html
September 24, 2023, 7:58 AM
In May 2023, Russian Ministry of Defense reported that US-made Patriot air defense system was hit by top-tier hypersonic missile. Washington was vague in its remarks on the incident and never gave any precise information on that.
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Russian Forces Repel 5 Ukrainian Attacks in Krasny Liman Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/russian-forces-repel-5-ukrainian-attacks-in-krasny-liman-direction-1113619968.html
September 24, 2023, 7:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian armed forces have repelled five attacks by Ukrainian military in the Krasny Liman direction, eliminating up to 20 Ukrainian troops, Alexander Savchuk, the head of the press center of Russia's Center Group of Forces, told Sputnik.
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Russia’s Modified Lancet Drones May Prod Ukraine to ‘Rearrange’ Its Military Assets - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/russias-modified-lancet-drones-may-prod-ukraine-to-rearrange-its-military-assets---report-1113619231.html
September 24, 2023, 6:28 AM
The Russian army uses Lancet drones in the special operation zone to target various Ukrainian military assets such as howitzers, air defenses, multiple launch rocket systems, as well as command and observation posts, and congregations of troops.
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Ukraine Loses ‘A Lot Of’ Western Stryker and Marder Armored Vehicles in Zaporozhye – Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/ukraine-loses-a-lot-of-western-stryker-and-marder-armored-vehicles-in-zaporozhye--media-1113617865.html
September 24, 2023, 5:09 AM
Top-tier weaponry, lavishly supplied to Kiev by US and European politicians, did not became a game changer in the Ukrainian counteroffensive attempt and turned out to be a perfect trophy for Russian armed forces.
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US Seeking to Create Military Base in Disputed Region of Essequibo - Venezuela
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/us-seeking-to-create-military-base-in-disputed-region-of-essequibo---venezuela-1113618032.html
September 24, 2023, 4:51 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The US government intends to "militarize" the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the region of Essequibo by establishing its military base in this oil-rich area, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil said on Sunday.
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Fugitive Captured After 32 Years on Run, Laughs When Caught
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/fugitive-captured-after-32-years-on-run-laughs-when-caught-1113617372.html
September 24, 2023, 3:46 AM
The arrest, which took place in Huatulco, Mexico, came as a result of a recent tip received by the FBI. Lawson had been on the run since being found guilty of shooting Seth Garlington in 1991. His capture was made possible through collaboration with Mexican authorities.
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Philippines May Explore Fertilizers From Russia, Relationship Not 'Directly' Affected By Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/philippines-may-explore-fertilizers-from-russia-relationship-not-affected-by-sanctions-1113617442.html
September 24, 2023, 3:23 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The Philippines may consider purchasing fertilizers from Russia, Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo told Sputnik.
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UK Anti-Monarchy Movement Holds Demonstration Inside Buckingham Palace
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/uk-anti-monarchy-movement-says-held-demonstration-inside-buckingham-palace-1113617238.html
September 24, 2023, 2:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Members of the UK Republic movement, which opposes the monarchy, held a protest inside Buckingham Palace on Saturday, the movement said.
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McCarthy Reverses Course, Keeps Ukraine Aid in Pentagon Funding Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/mccarthy-reverses-course-maintains-ukraine-aid-in-pentagon-funding-bill-1113616729.html
September 24, 2023, 1:59 AM
In a surprising shift, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced he will keep $300 million in Ukraine aid within the Pentagon funding bill, going back on his earlier decision to remove it due to opposition from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
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Security of Middle East Requires Solution to Palestinian Issue - Saudi Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/security-of-middle-east-requires-solution-to-palestinian-issue---saudi-foreign-minister-1113616613.html
September 24, 2023, 1:06 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Security in the Middle East requires a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian problem, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Saturday.
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Protesters Chase Fleeing Police Car in Paris - Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/protesters-chase-fleeing-police-car-in-paris---video-1113616170.html
September 24, 2023, 12:36 AM
PARIS, (Sputnik) - At least 31,300 people took part in demonstrations against police violence and racism in France on Saturday, the French media reported.
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Filipino Foreign Minister Calls for Enhanced Economic, Security Cooperation With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230924/philippine-foreign-minister-calls-for-enhanced-economic-security-cooperation-with-russia-1113615886.html
September 24, 2023, 12:23 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo told Sputnik that bilateral cooperation with Russia in areas of trade, investment, economy and security should be tapped more.
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Germany Seeking to Introduce Border Controls With Poland, Czech Republic - Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/germany-seeking-to-introduce-border-controls-with-poland-czech-republic---minister-1113615587.html
September 23, 2023, 11:43 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany is preparing to strengthen controls on the borders with Poland and the Czech Republic amid the migration crisis, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said on Saturday.
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What Did Russian FM Lavrov Mean by 'Urging Reform in the Existing Global Governance'?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/what-did-russian-fm-lavrov-mean-by-urging-to-reform-existing-global-governance-1113614778.html
September 23, 2023, 11:13 PM
The Russian foreign minister's address at the 78th UN General Assembly sparked discussions on the challenges faced by United States and European NATO allies. Sputnik turned to geopolitical and economic diplomacy analyst, Robinder Sachdev, founder-president of The Imagindia Institute, to shed light on these topics.
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At Least 32 People Dead, Dozens Injured Due to Truck Bombing in Central Somalia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/at-least-32-people-died-dozens-injured-due-to-truck-bombing-in-central-somalia-1113614908.html
September 23, 2023, 10:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 32 people died and dozens were injured as a result of truck explosion at a border checkpoint in the central Somalian city of Beledweyne, Somalian media reported on Saturday.
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Venezuela Calls Oil Price Cap Market Manipulation, Violation of Int'l Trade Principles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/venezuela-calls-oil-price-cap-market-manipulation-violation-of-intl-trade-principles-1113614453.html
September 23, 2023, 7:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil told Sputnik on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York that the price cap on Russian oil is an "irrational action" that violates international trade norms.
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Russia Ready for Talks on Ukraine, But Will Not Consider Ceasefire Proposals - Russian FM Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/zelenskys-peace-formula-cannot-be-fulfilled---russian-foreign-minister-lavrov--1113613431.html
September 23, 2023, 5:28 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia is ready for negotiations on Ukraine but will not consider any proposals of a ceasefire, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
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French Authorities Fear Migration Influx Amid Crisis in Italy's Lampedusa - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/french-authorities-fear-migration-influx-amid-crisis-in-italys-lampedusa---reports-1113613291.html
September 23, 2023, 5:24 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French authorities are concerned with a possible increase in the migration influx into France following the arrival of a large number of refugees to the Italian island of Lampedusa, a French broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing the police.
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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Holds Press Conference After UNGA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/russias-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-holds-press-conference-after-unga-1113603186.html
September 23, 2023, 4:38 PM
Journalists are expected to ask Russia's top diplomat about the rise of the Global South, the emergence of a multipolar world, and more specific questions related to the Ukrainian crisis and Russia's foreign policy.
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Lavrov at UNGA Explains How US and Allies Fuel Conflicts, Escalate Crises in the World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/lavrov-calls-unprecedented-us-nato-drills-involving-use-of-nuclear-weapons-on-russia-1113612500.html
September 23, 2023, 4:14 PM
The United States and its allies continue to fuel international conflicts, stoke tensions on the Korean Peninsula and engage in acts of brinkmanship, such as staging joint drills that involve the use of nuclear weapon scenarios on Russian territory, Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
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Israel May Be Poised to Normalize Relations With Saudi Arabia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230923/israel-may-be-poised-to-normalize-relations-with-saudi-arabia-1113612231.html
September 23, 2023, 4:03 PM
Tel Aviv and Riyadh could soon work out a deal that would normalize relations between these two countries, a US media outlet has reported, citing Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer.
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