Chinese Media Calls Philippines Out for Sheer Provocation Ahead of Massive Drills With US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/chinese-media-calls-philippines-out-for-sheer-provocation-ahead-of-massive-drills-with-us-1118033558.html
April 20, 2024, 6:33 PM
The Chinese media has interpreted the Philippines' using Chinese-made ships as targets for military exercises as a blatant provocation. Beijing is also concerned by Manila's muscle-flexing alongside the US.
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Jackpot for Arms Contractors, Pain for Ukraine: Who Gets What From Congress' $61 Bln Bag of Goodies?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/jackpot-for-arms-contractors-pain-for-ukraine-who-gets-what-from-congress-61-bln-bag-of-goodies-1118031921.html
April 20, 2024, 6:30 PM
The House of Representatives held a rare Saturday session to vote on $95 billion in proposed aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, with the vote, desperately sought after by the White House, Democrats and neocon Republicans since October, coming after months of efforts by pro-MAGA lawmakers to focus resources on the crisis at the US’ southern border.
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US' Fiscal Reputation Will Falter If It Proceeds With Confiscation of Russian Assets: Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-reputation-will-falter-if-it-proceeds-with-confiscation-of-russian-assets-kremlin-1118033848.html
April 20, 2024, 6:26 PM
The House of Representatives passed legislation Saturday facilitating the transfer of Russian sovereign assets frozen in the US to Ukraine. Moscow has warned repeatedly that such measures threaten to cause irreversible harm to the reputation of countries taking such steps.
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US House of Representatives Passes $26.38Bln Israel Aid Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-house-of-representatives-passes-2638bln-israel-aid-bill-1118034179.html
April 20, 2024, 6:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed legislation to provide for $26.38 billion in Israel-related aid, amid the country’s conflict with Palestinian organization Hamas and Iran.
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US House Passes $60.84 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill in 311-112 Vote, Sending it to Senate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-house-passes-6084-billion-ukraine-aid-bill-in-311-112-vote-sending-it-to-senate-1118033276.html
April 20, 2024, 5:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed a bill with $60.84 billion in Ukraine-related aid, amid warnings from the Biden administration that Ukraine could face battlefield setbacks without further assistance.
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Russia Downs 2 Ukrainian Balloons Over Moscow, Tula Regions - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/russia-downs-2-ukrainian-balloons-over-moscow-tula-regions---defense-ministry-1118033050.html
April 20, 2024, 5:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down two Ukrainian-launched air balloons over the Moscow and Tula regions on Saturday evening, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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US House of Representatives Passes $8.12Bln Indo-Pacific Aid Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-house-of-representatives-passes-812bln-indo-pacific-aid-bill-1118032638.html
April 20, 2024, 5:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Saturday to provide $8.12 billion in funding for security initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
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US House Passes Bill to Give Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-house-votes-360-58-to-pass-bill-to-give-frozen-russian-assets-to-ukraine-compel-sale-of-tiktok-1118032226.html
April 20, 2024, 5:19 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Saturday to transfer frozen Russian sovereign assets to Ukraine and ban TikTok unless it severs ties to its Chinese parent company.
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Catch-235: If West Bans Russian Nuclear Fuel, No One Will Suffer Except Itself
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/catch-235-if-west-bans-russian-nuclear-fuel-no-one-will-suffer-except-itself-1118031030.html
April 20, 2024, 5:00 PM
President Joe Biden announced on Friday that a US domestic firm had managed to produce its first 200 pounds (90 kilograms) of high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU), insisting that the US can no longer rely on Russia's nuclear fuel.
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Dems Float Bill to Have Trump’s Secret Service Detail Removed If He Lands in Prison
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/dems-float-bill-to-have-trumps-secret-service-detail-removed-if-he-lands-in-prison-1118030846.html
April 20, 2024, 4:07 PM
The former president faces 91 separate felony charges in federal and state courts ranging from the alleged payment of hush money to an adult film actress to election interference and the possession of classified documents. If convicted on all counts, he could spend the rest of his life in jail. The GOP frontrunner says the charges are political.
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French Party Leader Says Protracted Ukrainian Conflict Impoverishes France
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/french-party-leader-says-protracted-ukrainian-conflict-impoverishes-france-1118030557.html
April 20, 2024, 2:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France is growing poorer through continued financial and military support of Ukraine, The Patriots party leader Florian Philippot warned on Saturday, challenging the French prime minister's refusal to advocate for peace.
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Israel, Iran-Allied Iraqi Militias Swap Strikes Amid Razor-Sharp Regional Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/israel-iran-allied-iraqi-militias-swap-strikes-amid-razor-sharp-regional-tensions-1118030148.html
April 20, 2024, 2:34 PM
Israel began a vicious circle of escalation with Iran on April 1 by attacking the Islamic Republic’s Embassy compound in Damascus. Iran responded with an unprecedented drone and missile strike targeting Israel, which were followed by a “limited” drone and missile attack against targets near the Iranian city of Isfahan on Friday.
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China Unveils New Information Support Force as Part of Major Military Revamp
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/china-unveils-new-information-support-force-as-part-of-major-military-revamp--1118029665.html
April 20, 2024, 2:00 PM
Faced with increasing sabre-rattling by the US under the pretext of the China threat narrative, Beijing has been pushing ahead with a series of sweeping military modernization efforts, revamping the People's Liberation Army’s capabilities in all domains.
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Palestinian Authority to Review Ties With Washington After US’ UNSC Veto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/palestinian-authority-to-review-ties-with-washington-after-us-unsc-veto-1118029934.html
April 20, 2024, 1:37 PM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - The Palestinian Authority will review its policy toward the United States after the latter vetoed its request for full UN membership this week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview out Saturday.
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FBI Claim of Chinese Plot to ‘Wreak Havoc’ on US Infrastructure Designed to Ramp Up Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/fbi-claim-of-chinese-plot-to-wreak-havoc-on-us-infrastructure-designed-to-ramp-up-tensions-1118028433.html
April 20, 2024, 1:36 PM
America’s premier domestic intel agency has been on a years-long quest to implicate China for every imaginable kind of computer crime, from hacking and the theft of patents to monitoring Americans’ private communications. Beijing has dismissed the claims, accusing the US “empire of hackers” is trying to shift the blame for its own activities.
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Watch Nona-S Mortar System Destroy Ukrainian Observation Post
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/watch-nona-s-mortar-system-destroy-ukrainian-observation-post-1118029179.html
April 20, 2024, 1:11 PM
Russia’s Nona-S self-propelled mortar is a versatile and mobile artillery system that was widely used during the Soviet era. It is primarily designed for providing fire support to infantry units and engaging lightly armored targets.
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US Senate Backs Extension of FISA Bill for Spying on Foreigners Abroad - Sullivan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-senate-backs-extension-of-fisa-bill-for-spying-on-foreigners-abroad---sullivan-1118029357.html
April 20, 2024, 12:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Senate has endorsed a bill to reform and extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which authorizes electronic surveillance of foreigners outside the United States, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Saturday.
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US-Greenlit Israeli Strike on Iran 'No Game Changer’ - Former Netanyahu Advisor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-greenlit-israeli-strike-on-iran-no-game-changer---former-netanyahu-advisor-1118027330.html
April 20, 2024, 12:58 PM
On April 19, an Iranian base near Isfahan was subjected to a drone strike by Israel. As per Western government sources, the attack was conducted in response to Tehran's retaliatory assault last Saturday, when over 300 missiles and drones were fired at Israeli territory.
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Kremlin Accuses Ukrainian Military of Deliberately Targeting Russian Journalists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/kremlin-accuses-ukrainian-military-of-deliberately-targeting-russian-journalists-1118028246.html
April 20, 2024, 12:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Investigative Committee and the Kremlin on Saturday accused the Ukrainian military of deliberately targeting the Russian journalists reporting from combat zone, after the death of Izvestia reporter Semyon Eremin in line of duty earlier this week.
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German Frigate Quits Red Sea Mission Day After Houthis Offer EU Ships Safe Passage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/german-frigate-quits-red-sea-mission-day-after-houthis-offer-eu-ships-safe-passage-1118027062.html
April 20, 2024, 11:39 AM
Two separate NATO country-led coalitions were created to try to blunt the Houthis’ missile and drone capabilities and restore a semblance of maritime security in the Red Sea for Israeli and Western commercial shipping.
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Russian Air Defense Systems Down Ukraine's Su-25 Fighter Jet - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/russian-air-defense-systems-down-ukraines-su-25-fighter-jet---mod-1118026577.html
April 20, 2024, 11:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have downed a Su-25 fighter jet of Ukraine's military, 213 drones and five Hammer air bombs over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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AIM Congress 2024 to Drive Global Investment Through Awards & IPA Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/aim-congress-2024-to-drive-global-investment-through-awards--ipa-study-1118026315.html
April 20, 2024, 11:04 AM
The upcoming AIM Congress 2024, set to be held on May 7-9 in Abu Dhabi, promises to be a pivotal event shaping the future of global investment.
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Transnistria's Top Diplomat Urges Support as Economy Crumbles Under Chisinau's Pressure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/transnistrias-top-diplomat-urges-support-as-economy-crumbles-under-chisinaus-pressure-1118026008.html
April 20, 2024, 9:42 AM
TIRASPOL (Sputnik) - Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria needs support now more than ever under conditions of economic pressure from Moldova, whose aim appears to be destroying the region's industrial and economic capacity, Transnistrian Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev told Sputnik.
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Israel-Hamas Talks on Ceasefire, Hostage Deal on Brink of Collapse - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/israel-hamas-talks-on-ceasefire-hostage-deal-on-brink-of-collapse---reports-1118025892.html
April 20, 2024, 9:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is a possibility that Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas will discontinue their talks in Qatar on a ceasefire and hostage release deal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing an unnamed Arab official familiar with the matter.
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US Ban of Russian Aluminum on Global Exchanges May Impact World Market - Trade Group
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-ban-of-russian-aluminum-on-global-exchanges-may-impact-world-market---trade-group-1118025773.html
April 20, 2024, 9:37 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US decision to block the London Metal Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange from trading new Russian aluminum could impact the trade of this metal on the global market, the US-based Aluminum Association said in a statement to Sputnik.
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Death of Russian Journalist Eremin Must be Investigated - UN Spokesperson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/death-of-russian-journalist-eremin-must-be-investigated---un-spokesperson-1118025667.html
April 20, 2024, 9:35 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The UN is opposed to the killing of any journalist, UN Spokesperson Farhan Haq told Sputnik.
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Russian Gov't Approves Additional Tariff Quota for Grain Exports in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/russian-govt-approves-additional-tariff-quota-for-grain-exports-in-2024-1118025540.html
April 20, 2024, 9:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government has approved an additional tariff quota of 5 million tonnes for grain exports in 2024, which will be in effect until June 30, according to a press release published on Saturday.
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NATO Could Shoot Down Russian Missiles Over Ukraine From Poland - German Ex-Defense Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/nato-could-shoot-down-russian-missiles-over-ukraine-from-poland---german-ex-defense-official--1118024805.html
April 20, 2024, 7:52 AM
Polish territory was suggested by a German researcher as a likely venue for this brazen proposal amid Warsaw's over-the-top anti-Russia rhetoric. Poland has been stocking up on weapons, with the country’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk going so far as to say that Poland was in a “pre-war state” with Russia.
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Ecuadorian President Declares State of Emergency Over Energy Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/ecuadorian-president-declares-state-of-emergency-over-energy-crisis-1118024964.html
April 20, 2024, 7:16 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has declared a two-month state of emergency in the country over a massive energy crisis.
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US Has ‘Microwave’ Weapons Able to Fry Electronics of Iran's Nuclear Facilities - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-has-microwave-weapons-able-to-fry-electronics-of-irans-nuclear-facilities---report-1118023891.html
April 20, 2024, 6:43 AM
The Pentagon is exploring futuristic electronic warfare options such as microwave emitters and directed-energy (DE) lasers, the US Defense Department’s top officer for counter-UAS issues, Army Major General Sean Gainey, said in 2023, adding that investments were being made in high-powered microwave capabilities.
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Shoigu Inspects Drones and Small Arms at Firing Range in Moscow Military District
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/shoigu-inspects-drones-and-small-arms-at-firing-range-in-moscow-military-district-1118024303.html
April 20, 2024, 6:33 AM
On Saturday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrived at a training area in the Moscow Military District.
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Israel Fired Three Ballistic Missiles Into Iran During Strike on Friday - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/israel-fired-three-ballistic-missiles-into-iran-during-strike-on-friday---reports-1118023775.html
April 20, 2024, 5:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel fired three air-launched ballistic missiles during an attack on Iran on Friday, NBC News reported, citing officials.
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Russian Air Defense Systems Intercept, Destroy 50 Ukrainian Drones During the Night
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/russian-air-defense-systems-intercepted-destroyed-50-ukrainian-drones-during-the-night---mod-1118023661.html
April 20, 2024, 4:50 AM
Russian air defense means destroyed and intercepted 50 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tula, Smolensk, Ryazan, Kaluga and Moscow regions last night, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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US 'Begged' Israel Not to Strike Iran But Request Was Embarrassingly Ignored - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-begged-israel-not-to-strike-iran-but-request-was-embarrassingly-ignored---reports-1118023508.html
April 20, 2024, 4:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States allegedly begged Israel not to carry out a counterattack against Iran in the early hours of Friday, but the Israeli decision to ignore Washington is part of an "embarrassing" trend, Politico reported, citing a US official.
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US to Withdraw 1,000 Troops From Niger in Coming Months - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-to-withdraw-1000-troops-from-niger-in-coming-months---reports-1118023372.html
April 20, 2024, 3:43 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The United States will withdraw 1,000 US military personnel from the West African country in the coming months, the New York Times reported.
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Man Who Set Self on Fire Outside Trump Trial Courthouse in Critical Condition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/man-who-set-self-on-fire-outside-trump-trial-courthouse-in-critical-condition-1118023247.html
April 20, 2024, 3:33 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A man is in critical condition after he set himself on fire outside of the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump's so-called hush money trial was taking place, a New York Police Department official said on Friday.
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Medvedev: Alleged Zelensky Assassination Attempt May Be 'Evidence' That The West Wants Him Gone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/alleged-zelensky-assassination-attempt-may-be-evidence-that-the-west-wants-him-gone--medvedev-1118022913.html
April 20, 2024, 2:15 AM
On Thursday, authorities in Poland announced that they arrested a Polish man, charging him with “readiness to act for foreign intelligence against the Republic of Poland,” for his role in an alleged plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The suspect, identified as Pawel K, faces up to eight years in prison for that charge.
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Explosion Occurred at Military Base in Iraq
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/explosion-occurred-at-military-base-in-iraq-1118022788.html
April 20, 2024, 1:26 AM
MOSCOW, April 20 (Sputnik) - An explosion occurred at the Kalsu military base south of Baghdad in the Iraqi province of Babil, an Iraqi security service source told Sputnik.
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US Progress on Ukraine Aid Will Only Prolong Ukraine’s ‘Agony’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-progress-on-ukraine-aid-will-only-prolong-ukraines-agony-1118022175.html
April 19, 2024, 11:15 PM
On Thursday night, as the clock approached midnight in Washington in more ways than one, four Democratic members of the US House of Representatives Rules Committee joined five of their Republican counterparts to send aid packages for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific to the House floor for a vote this weekend.
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N.Korea Has Conducted Test of 'Super-large Warhead' for Strategic Cruise Missile - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/nkorea-has-conducted-test-of-super-large-warhead-for-strategic-cruise-missile---reports-1118022062.html
April 19, 2024, 10:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea has conducted a power test of a "super-large warhead" for a strategic cruise missile, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported citing North Korea's KCNA.
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Israel Can't Afford Escalation With Iran and Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/israel-cant-afford-escalation-with-iran-and-gaza--1118019349.html
April 19, 2024, 6:46 PM
The Gaza war and tensions with Iran have taken a toll on Israel's economy, leading major agencies to downgrade the Jewish state's credit rating by one notch with warnings that further cuts may occur if the ongoing conflicts escalate.
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New Alien Life Search Method Proposed by Scientists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/new-alien-life-search-method-proposed-by-scientists-1118019849.html
April 19, 2024, 6:36 PM
A bold new proposal detailing how humanity might look for signs of alien life on distant planets has been proposed recently by two researchers.
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US Media Claims Israel Targeted Air Defense Radar at Iranian Nuclear Facility
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-media-claims-israel-targeted-air-defense-radar-at-iranian-nuclear-facility-1118019103.html
April 19, 2024, 5:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - An air defense radar at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was the target of Israel’s strike early on Friday, ABC News reported, citing a senior US official.
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Brave Soldier, Aid Worker and Truth Teller: Story of US-Born Donbass Volunteer Russell Bentley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/brave-soldier-aid-worker-and-truth-teller-story-of-us-born-donbass-volunteer-russell-bentley-1118018258.html
April 19, 2024, 5:00 PM
Russell Bonner Bentley, call sign "Texas", has passed away at the age of 64, his wife Lyudmila confirmed to Sputnik.
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'Anonymous' Hackers Claim to Have Pilfered Over 20 Gigabytes of IDF Files
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/anonymous-hackers-allegedly-steal-over-20-gigabytes-of-idf-files-1118017661.html
April 19, 2024, 4:53 PM
Hacker collective known as Anonymous announced that it managed to breach the IDF’s cyber defenses and abscond with a vast trove of data.
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Sputnik Donbass Correspondent Russell Bentley Dies in Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/sputnik-donbass-correspondent-russel-bentley-dies-in-donetsk-1117914011.html
April 19, 2024, 4:32 PM
Bentley went missing in Donetsk on April 8, following a Ukrainian artillery attack on the city’s Petrovsky district. Four days later, the DPR Ministry of Internal Affairs put him on a missing persons list.
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Russia to Promote Anti-Corruption Agenda During BRICS Presidency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-to-promote-anti-corruption-agenda-during-brics-presidency---foreign-ministry-1118017754.html
April 19, 2024, 4:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia intends to promote the anti-corruption agenda during its presidency in BRICS this year, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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US House Advances Bills to Aid Israel and Ukraine, Sanction Russia and Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-house-advances-bills-to-aid-israel-and-ukraine-sanction-russia-and-iran-1118016992.html
April 19, 2024, 3:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House adopted a rule governing debate on a four-part national security package that includes aid for Israel and Ukraine, as well as new sanctions on Russia and Iran, setting up a vote on final passage on Saturday.
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Lavrov's Insight Into Istanbul Deal: Glancing at Russia's Olive Branch Towards Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/lavrovs-insight-into-istanbul-deal-glancing-at-russias-olive-branch-towards-ukraine-1118016096.html
April 19, 2024, 2:59 PM
There is a long road to Moscow and Kiev reaching a possible consensus, which in any case should come against the background of the Russian special military operation, Sergey Poletaev, political and military analyst, co-founder of “Vatfor project”, told Sputnik.
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The West 'One Step Away' From Sending Troops to Ukraine, Orban Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/the-west-one-step-away-from-sending-troops-to-ukraine-orban-warns-1118015732.html
April 19, 2024, 2:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is one step away from deploying military forces in Ukraine, which could mean an end for Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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'US Tax Dollars Used to Destroy US Tax Dollars': Elon Musk Weighs in on Israel, Iran Trading Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/elon-musk-jokes-about-us-tax-dollars-used-to-destroy-us-tax-dollars-in-iran-1118015779.html
April 19, 2024, 2:18 PM
SpaceX founder and tech mogul extraordinaire Elon Musk made a joke suggesting who the real victims of the recent attack on an Iranian airbase might be.
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Russia Seeks to Offer Technological Sovereignty to Developing Nations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-seeks-to-offer-technological-sovereignty-to-developing-nations-1118015180.html
April 19, 2024, 2:05 PM
Russia could become a supplier of technological sovereignty to Third World countries, but when entering foreign markets it's crucial to come with the manufacturer's product line rather than various brands, said Natalya Kasperskaya, the head of the Association of Software Developers (ARPP), on the sidelines of the Data Fusion-2024 forum.
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Russia Carries Out 34 Group Strikes on Ukrainian Military, Energy Facilities in Past Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-carries-out-34-group-strikes-on-ukrainian-military-energy-facilities-in-past-week-1118014457.html
April 19, 2024, 1:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of special military operation.
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Why US Veto on Palestine’s Full UN Membership Bid Isn't Surprising
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/why-us-veto-on-palestines-full-un-membership-bid-isnt-surprising-1118012721.html
April 19, 2024, 1:12 PM
America's "no" to Palestinian statehood contradicts "the letter and spirit of the UN Charter," Professor Alfred de Zayas, former UN independent expert on international order and author of 10 books, including "The Human Rights Industry" and "Building a Just World Order," told Sputnik.
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April 19 Attack on Iran: Who is Responsible for It?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/april-19-attack-on-iran-who-is-responsible-for-it-1118013892.html
April 19, 2024, 12:52 PM
On April 19, an Iranian base near the city of Isfahan was subjected to a drone strike possibly carried out by Israel in response for the April 14 Iranian missile attack on Israeli military installations – which, in turn, was an act of retaliation for the Israeli strike on Iranian consulate in Syria earlier this month.
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Police Detain Man Who Locked Himself in Iranian Consulate in Paris with Explosive Device
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/person-threatens-to-blow-himself-up-in-building-of-iran-consulate-in-paris--reports-1118013439.html
April 19, 2024, 12:31 PM
Police have detained a man who barricaded himself in the Iranian consulate in Paris with an explosive device, BFMTV reports.
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Lavrov Discloses For First Time Partial Terms of Istanbul Deal With Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/lavrov-discloses-for-first-time-partial-terms-of-istanbul-deal-with-ukraine-1118011062.html
April 19, 2024, 11:41 AM
The security guarantees outlined in the Istanbul agreements for resolving the conflict in Ukraine were utterly serious, nearly on par with Article 5 of the Washington Treaty (also known as the North Atlantic Treaty).
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'History Will Remember': China Hits Out At US Opposition to Palestine's UN Admission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/history-will-remember-us-actions-against--palestines-accession-to-un--china-1118011162.html
April 19, 2024, 10:13 AM
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have accepted Palestinian request for full UN membership and thus recognized it as a state. Another permanent member of Security Council - United Kingdom- abstained from voting.
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Lavrov: West's Obsession with Inflicting Strategic Defeat on Russia Reveals Agony & Hysteria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/lavrov-wests-emphasis-on-inflicting-strategic-defeat-on-russia-reflects-agony--hysteria-1118010572.html
April 19, 2024, 9:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West's statements about the impending loss of its influence and the restructuring of the world by Russia and its partners reflect an understanding of the ongoing formation of a new and just world order, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Japan Launches 5th Round of Fukushima Treated Water Discharge - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/japan-launches-5th-round-of-fukushima-treated-water-discharge---reports-1118010077.html
April 19, 2024, 9:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), has launched the fifth round of treated water release from the facility that is scheduled to run until May 7, Japanese news agency reported on Friday.
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Iran Has No Plan for Immediate Response After Friday Attack - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/iran-has-no-plan-for-immediate-response-after-friday-attack---reports-1118009780.html
April 19, 2024, 9:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) - Iran is not planning an immediate retaliatory strike after Friday's attack and it is not yet clear who exactly is behind it, Reuters reported, citing a high-ranked Iranian official.
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Russian FM Lavrov’s Interview With Sputnik - Full Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russian-fm-lavrov-gives-interview-to-sputnik-1118007826.html
April 19, 2024, 9:00 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sat down for a comprehensive interview with Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of Rossiya Segodnya (Sputnik's parent media group), as well as the editors-in-chief of the radio stations Govorit Moskva and Komsomolskaya Pravda on Friday.
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Commercial Ships Not Targeted by Israeli Strike Against Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/commercial-ships-not-targeted-by-israeli-strike-against-iran-1118009622.html
April 19, 2024, 8:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Commercial ships transiting the Arabian Gulf and Western Indian Ocean were not the "intended target" of Israel's attack against Iran on Friday, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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G7 Foreign Ministers to Discuss Israel's Strikes on Iran on Friday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/g7-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-israels-strikes-on-iran-on-friday--1118009342.html
April 19, 2024, 8:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers will discuss Israel's recent strikes on Iran at their meeting in Italy on Friday morning, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said.
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Unique Russian EW System Safeguards Heavy Flamethrower Against Ukrainian Drone Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/unique-russian-ew-system-safeguards-heavy-flamethrower-against-ukrainian-drone-strike-1118008880.html
April 19, 2024, 8:37 AM
In addition to the heavy flamethrower systems, the Volnorez complexes can be installed on tanks, armored infantry vehicles and motorboats.
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Watch Russian Military Robotic Vehicles Get Tested in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/watch-russian-military-robotic-vehicles-get-tested-in-special-op-zone--1117993660.html
April 19, 2024, 7:29 AM
Assault robots and remote-controlled drones are particularly useful for Russian soldiers in offensive operations.
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Paraguay Open for Russian Investors, Sees Many Areas for Cooperation – Finance Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/paraguay-open-for-russian-investors-sees-many-areas-for-cooperation--finance-minister-1118006657.html
April 19, 2024, 7:06 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Liudmila Chernova – Paraguay is open for investors from around the world, including from Russia and China, and sees many areas for cooperation, Paraguayan Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Israel Attacked Air Defense Objects in South Syria, Causing Damage - Syrian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/israel-attacked-air-defense-objects-in-south-syria-causing-damage---syrian-defense-ministry-1118008436.html
April 19, 2024, 7:00 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Israel has carried out strikes on air defense facilities in southern Syria, causing material damage, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Western Investor & Entrepreneur Claims Ukrainian Officials Extorting Him for Millions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/western-investor--entrepreneur-claims-ukrainian-officials-extorting-him-for-millions--1118001970.html
April 19, 2024, 6:33 AM
This isn’t the first time Damerau has lost money after investing in Ukraine. According to the report, he claims he lost €25mn under former President Viktor Yanukovych after corrupt officials approached him regarding a wind farm in Crimea, and made similar threats regarding offshore entities, which he is again experiencing.
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Cannibal Ate My Homework
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/cannibal-ate-my-homework-1118004256.html
April 19, 2024, 6:29 AM
It’s not the first mistaken military memory Biden has had - but it may be the most bizarre.
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'Drawing a Red Line in The Sand': Iran Reconsiders Nuclear Policy Following Israeli Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/drawing-a-red-line-in-the-sand-iran-reconsiders-nuclear-policy-following-israeli-threats-1118004856.html
April 19, 2024, 6:21 AM
The Iranian commander asserted that Iran is prepared to repel any Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities and has also identified the location of “all Israeli nuclear facilities”.
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US to Allocate $40Mln in Defense Aid to Argentina Wishing to Be NATO's Partner - Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/us-to-allocate-40mln-in-defense-aid-to-argentina-wishing-to-be-natos-partner---embassy-1118007099.html
April 19, 2024, 6:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will allocate $40 million to support defense modernization of Argentina, which has declared its intention to become NATO's global partner, the US Embassy in Buenos Aires said.
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IAEA Confirms No Damage Caused to Iran's Nuclear Facilities Following Strikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/iaea-confirms-no-damage-caused-to-irans-nuclear-facilities-following-strikes-1118006946.html
April 19, 2024, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Friday that no damage had been caused to nuclear facilities in Iran as a result of strikes on the Middle Eastern country.
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More Than 4,000 Embryos Reportedly Destroyed in Gaza Fertility Clinic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/more-than-4000-embryos-reportedly-destroyed-in-gaza-fertility-clinic-1118005277.html
April 19, 2024, 5:46 AM
A Reuters-commissioned journalist who visited the site said the lab was littered with debris including broken masonry, blown-up lab supplies and the liquid nitrogen tanks which once held hopeful parents’ dreams.
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Blinken Protects Israeli Military Units Accused of Killings, Assault – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/blinken-protects-israeli-military-units-accused-of-killings-assault--report-1118005806.html
April 19, 2024, 5:39 AM
State Department officials are sounding the alarm after the US Secretary of State failed to act on accusations of major human rights abuses by Israeli security forces.
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Technical Malfunction Resulted in Crash of Tu-22MR Plane in Stavropol Region – Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/technical-malfunction-resulted-in-cras-of-tu-22mr-plane-in-stavropol-region--defense-ministry--1118006757.html
April 19, 2024, 5:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Tu-22M3 of the Russian aerospace forces has crashed in Russia's Stavropol Territory while returning to a home airfield after completing a combat mission, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Leaked NYT Style Guide Reveals Biased Reporting on Palestine-Israel Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/leaked-nyt-style-guide-reveals-biased-reporting-on-israel-palestine-conflict-1118005038.html
April 19, 2024, 4:53 AM
A leaked memo reveals the depth of the controversial newspaper’s anti-Palestinian bias.
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Russia Downs 3 Ukrainian ATACMS Missiles, 25 Vampire Rockets, 3 Drones - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/russia-downs-3-ukrainian-atacms-missiles-25-vampire-rockets-3-drones---defense-ministry-1118006447.html
April 19, 2024, 4:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down 3 Ukrainian Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles over the Black Sea, as well as 25 Vampire Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) rockets and 3 drones over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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Hamas Condemns US Veto on Palestine's UN Membership - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/hamas-condemns-us-veto-on-palestines-un-membership---statement-1118006069.html
April 19, 2024, 4:22 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas on Friday condemned the US veto in the UN Security Council against a proposed resolution on Palestine's full membership in the UN, calling on the world community to support the Palestinians in their right to self-determination.
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CIA Director Says Ukraine Could Lose on Battlefield by End of 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/cia-director-says-ukraine-could-lose-on-battlefield-by-end-of-2024-1118005945.html
April 19, 2024, 4:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukraine could lose to Russia on the battlefield by the end of 2024 if the US Congress does not provide more aid to the regime in Kiev, CIA Director William Burns said on Thursday.
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Chad Threatens to End Agreement Governing US Military Presence in Country - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/chad-threatens-to-end-agreement-governing-us-military-presence-in-country---reports-1118001859.html
April 19, 2024, 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Chadian government sent a letter to the US defense attache last week, threatening to cancel an agreement regarding the United States’ military presence in Chad, CNN reported on Thursday.
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Israel Strikes Several Sites in Iran - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/israel-strikes-several-sites-in-iran---reports-1118005619.html
April 19, 2024, 1:36 AM
Israel carried out strikes on Iran, explosions were heard in the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz, as per local media reports.
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Techno-Fascism: Privacy Advocates Decry Fusion of Big Tech & Government Surveillance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240419/techno-fascism-privacy-advocates-decry-fusion-of-big-tech--government-surveillance-1118003751.html
April 19, 2024, 12:54 AM
The likely renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act points the way to a troubling future where the state has unlimited power to spy on our private lives, warns one activist.
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US Shows True Attitude to Palestinians by Casting Veto on State's Membership in UN - Russian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-shows-true-attitude-to-palestinians-by-casting-veto-on-states-membership-in-un---russian-envoy-1118002539.html
April 18, 2024, 10:24 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States has shown its true attitude towards the Palestinians by blocking the recommendation to admit the country to the UN. For Washington, the Palestinian people have no right to their own state, Russian Permanent Representative Vasily Nebenzia said at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council.
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US Vetoes Palestine's Request for Full UN Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-vetoes-palestines-request-for-full-un-membership---correspondent-1118002408.html
April 18, 2024, 9:54 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States on Thursday vetoed Palestine's request for full membership at the United Nations during a vote at the UN Security Council, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Anti-Establishment German Politician Touts Opposition to Ukraine War, Skepticism of Immigration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/anti-establishment-german-politician-touts-opposition-to-ukraine-war-skepticism-of-immigration-1117989102.html
April 18, 2024, 8:32 PM
Sahra Wagenknecht is finding success in questioning German politics’ pieties and sacred cows.
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Is the US Mako Missile ‘Hypersonic’ in Name Only?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/is-the-us-mako-missile-truly-hypersonic-or-just-in-name-only-1117999852.html
April 18, 2024, 6:54 PM
Lockheed Martin and CoAspire showcased their new rocket as a hypersonic wonder-weapon. But military observers doubt the missile will make a splash.
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Possible Cases of 'Zombie Deer Disease' Causing Human Deaths Identified in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/possible-cases-of-zombie-deer-disease-causing-human-deaths-identified-in-united-states-1118000456.html
April 18, 2024, 6:51 PM
The deaths of two men in the United States a couple years ago might have been caused by cases of a dangerous prion disease jumping from animals to humans.
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The Zelensky Curse: How Aid to Ukraine May Deep-Six Another House Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/the-zelensky-curse-how-aid-to-ukraine-may-deep-six-another-house-speaker-1117999389.html
April 18, 2024, 6:49 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, with voting scheduled to take place on either Friday night or Saturday. Several House Republicans have indicated their intention to oust the speaker from his position.
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New Species of Giant Aquatic Dinosaur Identified After Fossil Found in Britain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/new-species-of-giant-aquatic-dinosaur-identified-thanks-to-fossil-found-in-britain-1117999067.html
April 18, 2024, 5:56 PM
The fossilized remains discovered by a father-daughter duo on England’s coast a few years ago apparently belonged to a giant prehistoric creature that dwelled in Earth’s oceans millions of years ago.
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Ukrainian Forces Target Tokmak City With MLRS - Russian Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/ukrainian-forces-target-tokmak-city-with-mlrs---russian-official-1117999223.html
April 18, 2024, 5:39 PM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces are using multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) against the Tokmak city in the Zaporozhye Region on Thursday, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official at the regional administration, said.
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IAEA Confirms Grossi’s Visit to Russia Being Prepared
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/iaea-confirms-grossis-visit-to-russia-being-prepared-1117998434.html
April 18, 2024, 4:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed to RIA Novosti on Thursday that the visit of Director General Rafael Grossi to Russia is being prepared.
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EU Expects to Use Over $2.6Bln in Profits From Russian Assets for Aid to Ukraine - Commission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/eu-expects-to-use-over-26bln-in-profits-from-russian-assets-for-aid-to-ukraine---commission-1117998259.html
April 18, 2024, 4:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union expects to use over 2.5 billion euros ($2.6 billion) of windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to provide military support to Ukraine this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
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Russia's Role in Global Trade Grows Despite Western Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/russias-role-in-global-trade-grows-despite-western-sanctions-1117996562.html
April 18, 2024, 3:51 PM
While the United States and its allies keep making futile attempts to ruin Russia through rounds upon rounds of economic sanctions, the Russian economy continues to thrive in no small part due to shifting focus to trade with Asia and the Middle East.
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Earthquake of 5.6 Magnitude Occurs in Turkish Tokat Province - Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/earthquake-of-56-magnitude-occurs-in-turkish-tokat-province---authorities-1117997322.html
April 18, 2024, 3:45 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude occurred in northeast Turkiye in the Tokat province, the national Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Thursday.
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US House Foreign Affairs Chief Says Collapse of Kharkov Imminent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-house-foreign-affairs-chief-says-collapse-of-kharkov-imminent-1117996840.html
April 18, 2024, 3:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian-controlled city of Kharkov is on the verge of collapse, US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said on Thursday.
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US Benefits From Energy Price Hikes, Unlike Europe - IMF Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-benefits-from-rise-in-energy-prices-unlike-europe---imf-chief-1117996275.html
April 18, 2024, 2:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A recent spike in energy prices benefited the US economy but harmed Europe, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Thursday.
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US, UK Impose New Sanctions Against Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/us-uk-impose-new-sanctions-against-iran-1117996010.html
April 18, 2024, 2:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has imposed new Iran-related sanctions on 16 individuals and two entities, targeting the country’s UAV program, steel and automobile industries in response to Tehran’s retaliatory strike on Israel over the weekend, the US Department of the Treasury said on Thursday.
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UNSC Discusses Middle East and Palestine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/unsc-discusses-middle-east-and-palestine-1117995406.html
April 18, 2024, 2:02 PM
The members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are meeting to discuss the latest developments in the military hostilities in the Middle East and the ongoing crisis in the Gaza Strip.
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Argentina Requests to Become NATO's Global Partner - Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240418/argentina-requests-to-become-natos-global-partner---defense-minister-1117995607.html
April 18, 2024, 1:49 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Argentina wants to become NATO's global partner and has submitted a corresponding request, Defense Minister Luis Alfonso Petri said on Thursday.
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