NATO Chief Claims US Aid to Ukraine ‘Not Too Late’ But Delay Had Consequences
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/nato-chief-claims-us-aid-to-ukraine-not-too-late-but-delay-had-consequences-1118046689.html
April 21, 2024, 8:04 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday that the new Ukraine aid package did not come too late, although he admitted that the delay had left consequences.
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China Publishes Stunning High-Definition Geologic Atlas of the Moon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/china-publishes-stunning-high-definition-geologic-atlas-of-the-moon-1118045668.html
April 21, 2024, 7:05 PM
Humanity has been creating detailed maps of the Moon since the invention of telescopes in 17th century, with Polish astronomer Jan Hevelius credited with the first-ever atlas of the Earth satellite. The USSR advanced our knowledge of the Moon dramatically by snapping its far side with a probe in the 1950s. Now, China has taken up the mantle.
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Israeli Military Chief Approves Plans for Continued War in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/israeli-military-chief-approves-plans-for-continued-war-in-gaza-1118045510.html
April 21, 2024, 6:05 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel's military chief of staff Herzi Halevi approved on Sunday plans for the continuation of the Israeli war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
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Neocon Dem Plays Russia Card, Accuses Fellow Reps of ‘Emboldening’ Moscow by Trying to Oust Johnson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/neocon-dem-plays-russia-card-accuses-fellow-reps-of-emboldening-moscow-by-trying-to-oust-johnson-1118045171.html
April 21, 2024, 5:50 PM
A group of conservative Republican lawmakers furious over GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson’s willingness to cooperate with neocons demanding additional US support for foreign forever wars joined forces to push for the speaker’s resignation ahead of a vote Saturday to approve $95 billion in additional US assistance for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Hundreds of People Rally Against US Military Presence in Niger - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/hundreds-of-people-rally-against-us-military-presence-in-niger---reports-1118044994.html
April 21, 2024, 5:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several hundred people have gathered in the Nigerien city of Agadez, near the site of a US military base, to protest against US military presence in the country and demand that US forces leave, Nigerien news portal Air Info Agadez reported on Sunday.
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Ukraine 'Frontline' of West's 'Much Larger Conflict' With Adversaries Like Russia, China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/ukraine-frontline-of-wests-much-larger-conflict-with-adversaries-like-russia-china-1118042685.html
April 21, 2024, 5:00 PM
Escalated rhetoric about the need for Russia's "strategic defeat" is a sign of the West's fear of loss of hegemony, attempts to reassert the dominance of the US, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said recently. He added that Moscow was not frightened by such talk, and together with its partners would build a new and just world order.
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Lesson for America? Iran Deploys Army to Secure Southeastern Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/lesson-for-america-iran-deploys-army-to-secure-southeastern-border-1118044703.html
April 21, 2024, 4:01 PM
Opponents of the Washington establishment regularly call on the federal government to use military and national guard personnel to shore up security along America’s borders instead of sending troops around the world to secure the borders of other countries. In the meantime, one of America’s biggest adversaries is showing Washington how it’s done.
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Netanyahu Vows to Target Hamas With 'Painful Strikes' in Coming Days
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/netanyahu-vows-to-target-hamas-with-painful-strikes-in-coming-days-1118044458.html
April 21, 2024, 2:46 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans on Sunday to step up pressure on Hamas in Gaza, including by targeting the Palestinian group with "painful strikes."
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Iranian Media Reveals Advanced Missiles Iran Has Hidden in Reserve in Case of US-Israeli Escalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/iranian-media-reveals-advanced-missiles-iran-has-hidden-in-reserve-in-case-of-us-israeli-escalation-1118043117.html
April 21, 2024, 2:29 PM
Last weekend’s Iranian drone, ballistic and cruise missile strikes on Israel were accompanied by conflicting reports about which capabilities the Islamic Republic used, and which ones it left in reserve. A new report by an authoritative Iranian news agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has sought to set the record straight.
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Pope Urges Middle East to Reject Vengeance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/pope-urges-middle-east-to-reject-vengeance-1118042990.html
April 21, 2024, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Pope Francis urged stakeholders in the Middle East on Sunday to reject war and vengeance and opt for the path of dialogue and diplomacy.
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Rep. Gosar to Sputnik on Ukraine Vote: Congress ‘Seems to Want to Help Every Country Except America’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/rep-gosar-to-sputnik-on-ukraine-vote-congress-seems-to-want-to-help-every-country-except-america-1118042481.html
April 21, 2024, 1:47 PM
The House of Representatives gathered for a rare weekend session Saturday to advance $95 billion in new assistance for Washington’s foreign allies and clients, including just shy of $61 billion for Ukraine. Moscow slammed the decision, saying it signals US ruling elites’ commitment to Ukraine’s destruction in a hopeless proxy war against Russia.
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Swiss President Sent Putin Letter Soon After Reelection as Russian President - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/swiss-president-sent-putin-letter-soon-after-reelection-as-russian-president---reports-1118042341.html
April 21, 2024, 1:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Swiss President Viola Amherd sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his reelection expressing condolences over the recent terrorist attack in the Moscow Region and ongoing floods, Swiss news portal Blick reported on Sunday, citing the Swiss Defense Department.
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Top Russian, Chinese Naval Officials Sign Rescue-at-Sea Pact in Qingdao
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/top-russian-chinese-naval-officials-sign-rescue-at-sea-pact-in-qingdao-1118041808.html
April 21, 2024, 1:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The top naval commanders from Russia and China signed a pact in the Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday that will see the two forces cooperate during search-and-rescue missions at sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Moldovan Opposition Parties Create Joint Bloc During Congress in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/moldovan-opposition-parties-create-joint-bloc-during-congress-in-moscow-1118041646.html
April 21, 2024, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Five Moldovan opposition parties during congress in Moscow on Sunday signed an agreement on creating a joint electoral bloc dubbed "Pobeda" (Victory), a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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'Crumbs From Master's Table': Ukrainian MP Calls New Aid Gift to US Military-Industrial Complex
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/crumbs-from-masters-table-ukrainian-mp-calls-new-aid-gift-to-us-military-industrial-complex-1118039951.html
April 21, 2024, 11:52 AM
The House of Representatives voted Saturday to approve $95 billion in new foreign aid, including close to $61 billion for Ukraine. The legislation, coming after six months of delays amid a congressional battle over US border security, has met with high praise from senior Ukrainian officials. But not everyone in Kiev is equally thrilled.
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Russian Artilleryman Reveals How US-made M777 Howitzer Was Destroyed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/russian-artilleryman-reveals-how-us-made-m777-howitzer-was-destroyed-1118041113.html
April 21, 2024, 11:45 AM
Russian artillerymen play a crucial role in military operations by providing long-range fire support, targeting enemy positions, and offering direct support to ground troops.
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US Was Shocked at 'Worst-Case Scenario' Scale of Iran’s Retaliatory Strike on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/us-was-shocked-at-worst-case-scenario-scale-of-irans-retaliatory-strike-on-israel-1118038806.html
April 21, 2024, 11:06 AM
Iran used over 300 drones, cruise and ballistic missiles in its attack on Israel on April 13, forcing the US, the UK, France and Jordan to scramble to help Tel Aviv bring the projectiles down. Israeli officials claimed that 99 percent of them were intercepted in the skies of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.
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French Party Leader Says US Providing Assistance to Ukraine Only Leads to New Casualties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/french-party-leader-says-us-providing-assistance-to-ukraine-only-leads-to-new-casualties-1118040674.html
April 21, 2024, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Another batch of US military assistance to Kiev worth nearly $61 billion will not change the course of the Ukraine conflict and will only lead to new casualties, The Patriots party leader Florian Philippot said on Sunday.
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Peace March Taking Place in Greece Against Involvement in Military Plans of NATO, EU, US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/peace-march-taking-place-in-greece-against-involvement-in-military-plans-of-nato-eu-us-1118040530.html
April 21, 2024, 10:55 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - The 41st Marathon Peace March is taking place in Greece on Sunday within the framework of the National Anti-Imperialist Action Day against the country's participation in the military plans of the US, NATO and the EU, as well as against the ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported.
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Russian Forces Completely Liberate Bogdanovka Settlement in DPR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/russian-forces-completely-liberate-bogdanovka-settlement-in-dpr-1118039785.html
April 21, 2024, 10:05 AM
Units of the Battlegroup Yug have completely liberated the Bogdanovka settlement of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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US Pumping Ukraine With Weapons to Protract War 'Up Till Last Ukrainian' - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/us-pumping-ukraine-with-weapons-to-protract-war-up-till-last-ukrainian---moscow-1118039648.html
April 21, 2024, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is prepared to pour weapons into Ukraine as long as necessary and spare no Ukrainian lives to make sure that its proxy continues fighting Russia, including via terrorist attacks and killings of journalists, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
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Russian Fleet Repels Anti-Ship Missile Attack in Russia's Sevastopol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/russian-fleet-repels-anti-ship-missile-attack-in-russias-sevastopol-1118039219.html
April 21, 2024, 9:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Crew of a Russian military vessel in the city of Sevastopol have repelled an anti-ship missile attack, followed by a brief fire, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said on Sunday.
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Turkiye, Iraq to Finalize Deal on Joint Operations Center Against PKK on Monday - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/turkiye-iraq-to-finalize-deal-on-joint-operations-center-against-pkk-on-monday---reports-1118038993.html
April 21, 2024, 8:56 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Ankara and Baghdad are expected to finalize an agreement on a joint operations center to fight the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) during the visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Iraq on Monday, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources.
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Hamas Politburo Chief Says Wants to See Russia Among Security Guarantors for Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/hamas-politburo-chief-says-wants-to-see-russia-among-security-guarantors-for-gaza-strip-1118038663.html
April 21, 2024, 8:17 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Ismail Haniyeh, the chief of the political office of the Palestinian movement Hamas, said on Sunday he would like to see Russia, along with Egypt, Turkey and Qatar, among the guarantors of security for the Gaza Strip.
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As Europe Baulks at Confiscating Russia's Assets, Outlook for Ukraine Funding 'Challenging'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/as-europe-baulks-at-confiscating-russias-assets-outlook-for-ukraine-funding-challenging--1118038032.html
April 21, 2024, 8:17 AM
There is profound disagreement throughout the West over the issue of Russia's assets, frozen as part of the sanctions campaign over the Ukraine conflict. Europe and the US are hardly on the same page, as the fallout from any illegal move to seize the assets or their profits would hit Europe disproportionately hard.
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US Billionaire Investor Warns Ukraine Will 'Collapse Anyway,' Despite Aid Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/us-billionaire-investor-warns-ukraine-will-collapse-anyway-despite-us-aid-bill-1118037460.html
April 21, 2024, 7:14 AM
Previously, the US billionaire investor David Sacks underscored the need to "cut a deal" and seek a detente with Russia to avoid a third world war. He told a gala for the Republican think-tank American Moment in Washington that US involvement in the ongoing proxy conflict in Ukraine was only prolonging the standoff.
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US Senate Ready to Vote in Support of Military Aid to Ukraine, Israel on Tuesday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/us-senate-ready-to-vote-in-support-of-military-aid-to-ukraine-israel-on-tuesday-1118036880.html
April 21, 2024, 4:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Senate will vote on Tuesday on bills to aid allies, including Ukraine, as well as on an initiative to seize Russian assets, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has said.
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Two Children Killed as Car Crashes Into Building in Michigan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/two-children-killed-as-car-crashes-into-building-in-michigan-1118036761.html
April 21, 2024, 4:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A young sister and brother were killed and several other people injured when a car crashed into a boat club in the US state of Michigan on Saturday where a birthday party was being held, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough has said.
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One Dead, 7 Missing in Japan's 2 Military Helicopters Crash During Drills – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/one-dead-7-missing-in-japans-2-military-helicopters-crash-during-drills--reports-1118036638.html
April 21, 2024, 4:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One person has died and seven are missing after the crash of two military helicopters in Japan, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara.
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Israeli Airstrike in Rafah Kills 10, Including Six Children, as Fears of Invasion Grow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/israeli-airstrike-in-rafah-kills-10-including-six-children-as-fears-of-invasion-grow-1118036142.html
April 21, 2024, 4:24 AM
Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the US warned Israel against an attack in Rafah, the southernmost city of Gaza where 1.5 million Palestinians have fled as Israel heavily bombed every other region.
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Five US Abrams Tanks Sent to Ukraine Taken Out by Russian Forces in 2 Months – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/five-uss-abrams-tanks-sent-to-ukraine-taken-out-by-russian-forces-in-2-months--reports-1118036385.html
April 21, 2024, 4:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces have taken out five of the 31 US-made M1 Abrams tanks in the special military operation zone in the last two months, The New York Times has reported, citing a senior US official.
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US Aid Bill for Ukraine 'Insufficient' for Ukraine’s Needs, Bolsters US Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/us-aid-bill-for-ukraine-insufficient-for-ukraines-needs-bolsters-us-military-1118035976.html
April 21, 2024, 4:01 AM
After more than 2 month of hard negotiations, the US House of Representatives has passed a multi-billion foreign aid package. However, the bill has sparked debate and criticism, with experts questioning its efficacy and allocation.
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UK Develops Challenger 3 Tank Due to Need for More Lethal Tank - Defense Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/uk-develops-challenger-3-tank-due-to-need-for-more-lethal-tank---defense-secretary-1118035613.html
April 21, 2024, 3:12 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The UK is investing in the development of a new Challenger 3 tank as the country's military needs "a more lethal tank" fit for a modern battlefield, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has said.
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US Confiscation of Russian Assets Will ‘Supercharge’ De-Dollarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/us-confiscation-of-russian-assets-will-supercharge-de-dollarization-1118035188.html
April 21, 2024, 2:02 AM
On Saturday, the US House of Representatives passed the cheekily-named REPO Act, which would enable US President Joe Biden to confiscate roughly $6 billion in frozen Russian assets held in US banks and send it to Ukraine.
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Israeli Minister Warns US Against Sanctioning IDF Battalion Over Human Rights Violations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240421/israeli-minister-warns-us-against-sanctioning-idf-battalion-over-human-rights-violations-1118035380.html
April 21, 2024, 1:17 AM
TEL AVIV, April 21(Sputnik) - Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, warned the United States on Saturday that potential sanctions against the ultra-orthodox Netzah Yehuda battalion would be a "red line."
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US Mulls Posting More Military Advisers to Kiev Embassy - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/us-mulls-posting-more-military-advisers-to-kiev-embassy---pentagon-1118035051.html
April 20, 2024, 11:16 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The United States is considering sending more military advisers to the US Embassy in Kiev, the US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder said.
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Biden Renews US Surveillance Law That Allows Spying on Foreigners Abroad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/biden-renews-us-surveillance-law-that-allows-spying-on-foreigners-abroad-1118034924.html
April 20, 2024, 9:12 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden signed a bill on Saturday that extends authorization of a key US foreign surveillance program for another two years, the White House said.
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‘Pariah’ Israel Dragging US ‘Into Garbage Bin of History’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240420/pariah-israel-dragging-us-into-garbage-bin-of-history-1118034709.html
April 20, 2024, 8:54 PM
On Friday, the US vetoed granting Palestine full membership in the UN, which was promised to the Palestinians in 1948 when the state of Israel was created. The US has been Israel’s strongest supporter in the UN, previously vetoing three ceasefire resolutions before finally allowing a fourth to pass through abstention last month.
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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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