Spying Devices Found Inside Zaluzhny's Office Sign of 'Growing Chaos' Within Kiev Regime
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/spying-devices-found-inside-zaluzhnys-office-sign-of-growing-chaos-within-kiev-regime-1115673835.html
December 19, 2023, 3:30 AM
On Sunday, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found non-functioning spying devices in an office intended for Ukrainian Armed Forces General Valery Zaluzhny. Following the discovery, the service launched a criminal probe.
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Icelandic Volcano Erupts Following Earthquake on Reykjanes Peninsula
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/icelandic-volcano-erupts-following-earthquake-on-reykjanes-peninsula-1115673170.html
December 19, 2023, 2:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A volcanic eruption has begun on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula following an earthquake, as reported by the local news agency Iceland Monitor.
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Over 70% of Ukrainians Ready to Renounce Citizenship to Avoid Military Service - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/over-70-of-ukrainians-ready-to-renounce-citizenship-to-avoid-military-service---poll-1115673200.html
December 19, 2023, 12:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 70% of Ukrainian men are ready to renounce their citizenship in order to avoid serving in the Ukrainian armed forces, a poll conducted by the deputy head of the Ukrainian parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, Mariana Bezuhla, showed on Monday.
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Russian Deputy Defense Minister’s Visit to Niger to Boost Cooperation - Nigerien Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/russian-deputy-defense-ministers-visit-to-niger-to-boost-cooperation---nigerien-minister-1115672789.html
December 19, 2023, 12:19 AM
NIAMEY (Sputnik) - The visit of Russian Deputy Defense Minister Col. Gen. Yunus-Bek Evkurov to Niger will strengthen cooperation between the two countries, Niger's military-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine told Sputnik.
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More Americans World Turn to Friends & Family for Election Info Over Polls, News Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/more-americans-world-turn-to-friends--family-for-election-info-over-polls-news-media-1115672165.html
December 18, 2023, 11:57 PM
A separate poll conducted in August showed Trump’s “big lie” endured: nearly 70% of Republicans believed the 2020 election was rigged, and that Biden’s win was illegitimate.
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Death Toll From Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake in Northwestern China Reaches 111 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/death-toll-from-magnitude-62-earthquake-in-northwestern-china-reaches-86---reports-1115671055.html
December 18, 2023, 11:34 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The death toll from a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in northwestern China has risen to 111, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday.
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Hunter Biden to Make Initial Appearance in Court on January 11 for Tax Charges - Filing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/hunter-biden-to-make-initial-appearance-in-court-on-january-11-for-tax-charges---filing-1115671120.html
December 18, 2023, 11:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hunter Biden will be arraigned and have his initial appearance in federal court on new tax-related charges on January 11 in Los Angeles, a court filing revealed.
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US Would Exhaust Munitions Within Week in Conflict With China Over Taiwan - Congressman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-would-exhaust-munitions-within-week-in-conflict-with-china-over-taiwan---congressman-1115670872.html
December 18, 2023, 11:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congressman Mike Gallagher sent a letter to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks pointing out that recent war-gaming had shown the United States would deplete its supply of long-range, precision-guided munitions within a week in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
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US v. Gen Z: TikTok Complaints Reportedly Aiding Poor Military Recruitment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-v-gen-z-tiktok-complaints-reportedly-aiding-poor-military-recruitment-1115670689.html
December 18, 2023, 10:58 PM
The United States Army has struggled for years to effectively use social media as it seeks various avenues to shape public perception.
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Gaza Conflict Claims Lives of 66 Palestinian Journalists Since October 7 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/gaza-conflict-claims-lives-of-66-palestinian-journalists-since-october-7---reports-1115670019.html
December 18, 2023, 10:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 66 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed in the Palestine-Israel conflict in the Gaza Strip since October 7, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reported on Monday.
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Austin Reveals Multinational Operation to Secure Red Sea Amid Houthi Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/austin-announces-multinational-operation-to-secure-read-sea-amid-houthi-attacks-1115669522.html
December 18, 2023, 9:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in a statement announced the establishment of a multinational operation to secure the Red Sea amid a surge of Yemeni Houthis’ attacks on cargo ships.
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Nearly 1 Million Americans Left Without Power as Storm Blasts US East Coast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/nearly-1-million-americans-left-without-power-as-storm-blasts-us-east-coast--1115669083.html
December 18, 2023, 9:54 PM
The storm swept the US Northeast on Monday and left hundreds of thousands without power. Trees were ripped down by heavy winds, roads were flooded or closed, flights were canceled and schools were shut down.
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Lavrov Says Reminded UN Chief at G20 Summit of List of Allegedly Killed in Bucha
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/lavrov-says-reminded-un-chief-at-g20-summit-of-list-of-allegedly-killed-in-bucha-1115668095.html
December 18, 2023, 9:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday he had reminded UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the G20 summit in September that Moscow was still waiting for the publication of the list of those allegedly killed in the Ukrainian city of Bucha.
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Moderation or Censorship? Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws EU Investigation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/moderation-or-censorship-illicit-content-on-elon-musks-x-draws-eu-investigation-1115668324.html
December 18, 2023, 9:24 PM
Government oversight of social media has spurred debate over free speech and how online platforms should moderate content.
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Russian Emergencies Ministry Transports Final Group of Russian Citizens Evacuated From Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/russian-emergencies-ministry-transports-final-group-of-russian-citizens-evacuated-from-gaza-strip-1115667679.html
December 18, 2023, 9:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A special aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) has delivered the final group of Russian citizens evacuated from the Gaza Strip: 73 people have arrived at Domodedovo, the ministry reported.
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Southwest Airlines Handed Record $140 Million Fine for 2022 Holiday Travel Bungles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/southwest-airlines-handed-record-140-million-fine-for-2022-holiday-travel-bungles-1115667366.html
December 18, 2023, 8:18 PM
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) on Monday fined bargain air carrier Southwest Airlines its largest-ever financial penalty in response to the fiasco that beset American air travel during the 2022 Christmas holiday season.
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Russian PM Mishustin Arrives in China for Meeting With President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/russian-pm-mishustin-arrives-in-china-for-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-premier-li-qiang-1115667211.html
December 18, 2023, 8:17 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has arrived in Beijing, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council Li Qiang.
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Pentagon Warns Congress US Will Run Out of Ukraine Aid Funding by December 30
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/pentagon-warns-congress-us-will-run-out-of-ukraine-aid-funding-by-december-30-1115667073.html
December 18, 2023, 7:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will run out of Ukraine aid funding on December 30 after it completes a transfer of $1.07 billion to replenish US stocks of weapons sent to Ukraine, Pentagon Comptroller Michael McCloud said in a letter obtained by Sputnik on Monday.
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EU Exempts Sakhalin-2 From Complying With Russian Oil Price Cap Until June 28 – Document
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-exempts-sakhalin-2-from-complying-with-russian-oil-price-cap-until-june-28--document-1115666563.html
December 18, 2023, 7:36 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has exempt the Sakhalin-2 project from complying with the Russian oil price cap mechanism until June 28, 2024, according to a document published in the Official Journal of the European Union on Monday.
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Six Israeli Guided Bombs Strike Infrastructure Near Damascus - Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/six-israeli-guided-bombs-strike-infrastructure-near-damascus---russian-military-1115666422.html
December 18, 2023, 7:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli fighter jets carried out strikes using six guided bombs on targets near Damascus, having wounded two Syrian soldiers, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Monday.
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UN Says Fighting in Gaza Continues to Hinder Full Scale Distribution of Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/un-says-fighting-in-gaza-continues-to-hinder-full-scale-distribution-of-aid-1115666267.html
December 18, 2023, 7:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Humanitarian aid has arrived into Gaza via both Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings but it still does not meet the needs of the people because of continued fighting, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
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How US Pumps Troops and Weapons Into Russia's European Neighbors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/how-us-pumps-troops-and-weapons-into-russias-european-neighbors-1115666002.html
December 18, 2023, 6:58 PM
Historically, and especially since the beginning of NATO’s eastward expansion in the late 1990s, the United States has exhibited a desire to move its military installations as close to Russia’s borders as possible, along with a contemptuous disregard for any security concerns Moscow might voice over these troop movements.
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Senate Considering Limiting Humanitarian Parole for Afghans, Ukrainians - Manchin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/senate-considering-limiting-humanitarian-parole-for-afghans-ukrainians---manchin-1115665210.html
December 18, 2023, 6:40 PM
After months of furious debate, some federal lawmakers are suggesting a deal could soon be reached that would include both billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as new security protocols for the US border. However, many still see a deal before 2024 as impossible.
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EU Approves 12th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package Targeting Over 140 People and Entities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-approves-12th-anti-russia-sanctions-package-targeting-over-140-people-and-entities-1115664221.html
December 18, 2023, 5:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union (EU) has adopted another package of sanctions against Russia, among which are 140 additional individuals and entities subject to asset freezes, the European Commission said on Monday.
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EU May Strip Hungary of Voting Rights in Bid to Force Ukraine Funds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-may-strip-hungary-of-voting-rights-in-bid-to-force-ukraine-funds-1115662006.html
December 18, 2023, 5:33 PM
European Union member states are weighing the possibility of revoking Hungary's voting rights as a strategic move to secure an agreement on the allocation of funds to Ukraine, according to sources cited by The Financial Times.
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US Military Action Against Houthis May 'Expand War' in Yemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-military-action-against-houthis-may-expand-war-in-yemen-1115661451.html
December 18, 2023, 4:44 PM
Israel’s ongoing brutal military campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas militants has already sparked hostilities far beyond Israel’s borders.
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Who Could Install Spy Equipment in Ukraine's Top Commander's Office?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/who-could-install-spy-equipment-in-ukraines-top-commanders-office-1115662209.html
December 18, 2023, 4:12 PM
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found non-functioning spying devices in an office intended for the work of Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny on Sunday.
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Biden Frustrated Over Approval Ratings, Election Polling – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/biden-frustrated-over-approval-ratings-election-polling--reports-1115661218.html
December 18, 2023, 3:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has been frustrated for months by his low approval ratings and poll results that indicate Donald Trump is the frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, The Washington Post reported Monday, citing unnamed sources.
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'Abhorrent War Crime': HRW Lambasts Israel for Gaza Starvation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/abhorrent-war-crime-hrw-lambasts-israel-for-gaza-starvation-1115659187.html
December 18, 2023, 3:10 PM
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has leveled serious allegations against Israeli authorities accusing them of intentionally employing starvation as a method of warfare in the Gaza Strip and branding these actions as criminal.
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Western Corporations Suffer Losses From Russia Exodus On Par With Slovenia's GDP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/western-corporations-suffer-losses-from-russia-exodus-on-par-with-slovenias-gdp-1115658298.html
December 18, 2023, 2:50 PM
Sputnik recently conducted a financial assessment, revealing that the total losses incurred by Western companies that withdrew from Russia following the onset of the special military operation are approximately 17 times greater than McDonald's net profit for 2022. These losses are also comparable to the GDP of Slovenia.
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Yemen's Houthis Claim Attacks on Two Ships Linked to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/yemens-houthis-claim-attacks-on-two-ships-linked-to-israel-1115660956.html
December 18, 2023, 2:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed two new attacks on ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, according to a statement posted on social media on Monday.
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Russia-China Trade Reaches Over $200 Billion During 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/russia-china-trade-reaches-over-200-billion-during-2023-1115660634.html
December 18, 2023, 2:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and China in January-November reached over $200 billion and could hit as much as $220 billion by the end of the year, the acting head of the Russian Customs Service, Ruslan Davydov, said on Monday.
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Egypt's Leader Sisi Wins 1st Round of Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/egypts-leader-sisi-wins-1st-round-of-presidential-election-1115660118.html
December 18, 2023, 2:00 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Incumbent Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi has won the first round of the presidential election by a big margin, receiving 89.6% of the votes, Hazem Badawy, the head of the Egyptian National Election Authority, said on Monday.
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Serbian Ruling Party Coalition Wins 47.21% of Vote With 91% of Ballots Counted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/serbian-ruling-party-coalition-wins-4721-of-vote-with-91-of-ballots-counted--commission-1115657963.html
December 18, 2023, 12:48 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The coalition led by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has won nearly 50% of the vote in parliamentary elections, while the Serbia Against Violence party received 22.9% of the vote with 91% of ballots counted, Serbia's election commission announced on Monday.
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EU Leaders in Search for Ways to Shift Orban's Stance on Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-leaders-in-search-for-ways-to-shift-orbans-stance-on-ukraine---reports-1115657799.html
December 18, 2023, 12:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU leaders are struggling to find ways to change Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's position against Brussels' support for Kiev, media reported on Monday, citing EU officials.
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Six Reasons Revealed Why House Panel Spearheading Impeachment Against Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/six-reasons-revealed-why-house-panel-spearheading-impeachment-against-biden--1115657011.html
December 18, 2023, 12:33 PM
Even though the House has formalized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, politicians and legal observers are continuing to argue that the GOP-led House panel still lacks a smoking gun.
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EU Dumps at Least 215Mln COVID-19 Vaccines Worth $4.4Bln
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-dumps-at-least-215mln-covid-19-vaccines-worth-44bln-1115656779.html
December 18, 2023, 10:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has thrown away at least 215 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines worth around 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) to European taxpayers, media reported on Monday.
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Watch Russian Howitzers Ravage Ukrainian Strongholds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/watch-russian-howitzers-ravage-ukrainian-strongholds--1115656519.html
December 18, 2023, 9:17 AM
In the midst of the special military operation launched by Moscow, Russian artillery emerged as the undisputed “god of war.” With unwavering determination, Russian artillery units are relentlessly decimating Ukrainian fortifications and military equipment.
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Why Russia's 'Mystical' MiG-31 Fighters Strike Fear Across Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/why-russias-mystical-mig-31-fighters-strike-fear-across-ukraine-1115655555.html
December 18, 2023, 7:19 AM
Whenever a Russian MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircraft takes off from a Russian air base near Ukraine, it triggers panic among the Ukrainian military, according to the National Interest. So why is the Kiev regime stricken with dread when these warplanes take to the skies?
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Poland Receives 18 Self-Propelled Howitzers From South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/poland-receives-18-self-propelled-howitzers-from-south-korea-1115655654.html
December 18, 2023, 6:16 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland has received 18 South Korea-made K-9A1 self-propelled howitzers, the Polish Defense Ministry's Armament Policy Department announced.
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Vucic Coalition Leads in Serbian Parliamentary Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/vucic-coalition-leads-in-parliamentary-elections--1115655266.html
December 18, 2023, 5:02 AM
By law, the Serbian Election Commission must announce the final election results within 96 hours of the polls closing, after which a 30-day period begins for the formation of a new parliament with a four-year mandate.
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Vietnam Plays an Outsized Role in US-China Rivalry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/vietnam-plays-an-outsized-role-in-us-china-rivalry-1115654907.html
December 18, 2023, 4:42 AM
Both the United States and China have a complex history with Vietnam that colors relations with the East Asian country to this day.
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Lack of Leadership, Funding Stalls Pentagon’s Anti-China Drone Swarm Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/lack-of-leadership-funding-stalls-pentagons-anti-china-drone-swarm-program-1115654695.html
December 18, 2023, 4:29 AM
“For the first time ever from a military hardware perspective, we are five to seven years behind our near-peer adversaries in a critical kinetic piece of technology,” said one former US official.
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US Senator Says Netanyahu Has ‘Shut the Door’ on Two-State Efforts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-senator-says-netanyahu-has-shut-the-door-on-two-state-efforts-1115653900.html
December 18, 2023, 3:36 AM
Tensions between the US and Israel recently reached new highs when a senior Israeli diplomat said Israel would not accept a two-state solution following the war. Netanyahu also pushed back after the Biden administration urged the Israeli government to end its large-scale ground campaign in Gaza and focus its target on Hamas.
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Israeli Airstrike on Jabalia Camp in Northern Gaza Claims Lives of 90 People - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/israeli-airstrike-on-jabalia-camp-in-northern-gaza-claims-lives-of-90-people---reports-1115653524.html
December 18, 2023, 2:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 90 people were killed on Sunday as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Arabiya broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing the enclave’s Health Ministry.
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Turkiye Using All Mechanisms to Hold Israel Accountable for Actions in Gaza - Erdogan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/turkiye-using-all-mechanisms-to-hold-israel-accountable-for-actions-in-gaza---erdogan-1115653335.html
December 18, 2023, 1:34 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye is using all available mechanisms to hold the Israeli government accountable for its actions in the Gaza Strip during the military operation against Hamas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
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Australia Experiences Extreme Rain and Flooding Following Cyclone Jasper
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/australia-experiences-extreme-rain-and-flooding-following-cyclone-jasper--1115652975.html
December 18, 2023, 1:17 AM
On Sunday, the Australian state of Queensland experienced intense flooding following bouts of heavy rain produced by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The near-record rainfall has left tens of thousands without power and has forced multiple evacuations and rescues as life-threatening flooding surges.
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North Korea Commemorates Death of Kim Jong Il With Ballistic Missile Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/north-korea-commemorates-death-of-kim-jong-il-with-ballistic-missile-launch-1115652779.html
December 18, 2023, 12:53 AM
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has ramped up its defensive capabilities in recent years as the United States has sought an expanded presence in the region.
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Dependency, Forced Displacement, and Child Slavery: The Dark Side of Green Tech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/dependency-forced-displacement-and-child-slavery-the-dark-side-of-green-tech-1115651364.html
December 17, 2023, 11:31 PM
Abuses in Africa have attracted criticism from some influential quarters, including Amnesty International and Pope Francis.
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Western Companies Declare Over $100Bln in Losses After Leaving Russian Market - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/western-companies-declare-over-100bln-in-losses-after-leaving-russian-market---reports-1115651214.html
December 17, 2023, 10:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western companies that announced their withdrawal from Russia following the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine in 2022, suffered losses of more than $103 billion, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
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Watch Russian Forces Employ Yars ICBMs in Military Exercise
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/watch-russian-forces-employ-yars-icbms-in-military-exercise-1115650398.html
December 17, 2023, 10:03 PM
Russian Strategic Missile Forces carried out military drills with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM).
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Gazprom Sets New Daily Record for Gas Deliveries to China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/gazprom-sets-new-daily-record-for-gas-deliveries-to-china-1115650807.html
December 17, 2023, 9:22 PM
The new record emphasizes the importance of Russia’s partnership with its Asian neighbor, as Europe struggles with the irony of their economic failures following their unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia, as well as the cost of liquefied natural gas exports from the US.
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Two Syrian Soldiers Injured in Israel's Attack on Damascus Governorate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/two-syrian-soldiers-injured-in-israels-attack-on-damascus-governorate-1115650680.html
December 17, 2023, 8:22 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Two Syrian servicemen have been injured in an Israeli attack on the Syrian capital governorate of Damascus, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Turkiye's Fidan Urges US's Blinken to Involve Israel Into Gaza Settlement Talks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/turkiyes-fidan-urges-uss-blinken-to-involve-israel-into-gaza-settlement-talks---source-1115649842.html
December 17, 2023, 7:40 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during his phone talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for bringing Israel to the negotiation table on the settlement of the Palestine-Israel conflict in the Gaza Strip, a diplomatic source in Ankara told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Toxic Gas Leak Sparks Shelter in Place Order for Texas City Residents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/toxic-gas-leak-sparks-shelter-in-place-order-for-texas-city-residents-1115649664.html
December 17, 2023, 7:01 PM
Americans living near industrial zones and rail lines carrying toxic chemicals have been on edge since the spillage and ‘controlled burn’ of thousands of tons of hazardous chemical compounds in the small Ohio town of East Palestine last February, with the federal government’s haphazard and negligent response sparking outrage across the country.
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To the Last Ukrainian: Fico Exposes Dark Reality of Western Plan for Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/to-the-last-ukrainian-fico-exposes-dark-reality-of-western-plan-for-kiev-1115646958.html
December 17, 2023, 6:42 PM
Most European states are consumed by hatred for Russia and Western countries are ready to fight to the last Ukrainian soldier in order to weaken the Russian Federation, believes Slovakia's prime minister.
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How Strategic Rocket Forces Saved Russia From Being Erased From World Map
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/how-strategic-rocket-forces-saved-russia-from-being-erased-from-world-map-1115648163.html
December 17, 2023, 6:37 PM
Sunday is Strategic Rocket Forces Day, the professional holiday of the branch of the military in charge of Russia’s ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles. A lot has changed since their creation over 60 years ago, but the forces’ mission remains the same: defending Russia and preventing a world-ending nuclear war.
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US Sends Carrier Strike Group to Gulf of Aden Amid Houthi Attacks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/us-sends-carrier-strike-group-to-gulf-of-aden-amid-houthi-attacks---reports-1115648685.html
December 17, 2023, 5:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense has recently dispatched a carrier strike group to the Gulf of Aden in response to attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Ansar Allah rebel movement, also known as the Houthis, American press reported, citing anonymous officials.
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Russia Registers Bumper Caviar Harvest With Highest Production in Over a Decade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russia-registers-bumper-caviar-harvest-with-highest-production-in-over-a-decade-1115646669.html
December 17, 2023, 4:37 PM
Caviar sourced from both fish farms and wild marine habitats is a cherished delicacy during festive seasons in Russia. This year has seen a bumper harvest of salmon in Russia's Far East, yielding a record crop.
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German Archeologists Dig Up Rare Tablet for Invoking Satan at Town Hall Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/german-archeologists-dig-up-rare-tablet-for-invoking-satan-at-town-hall-site-1115643638.html
December 17, 2023, 4:22 PM
A 15th-century medieval tablet inscribed with satanic spells is thought to target two lovebirds. Two rival theories state that it may stem from jealousy and unrequited love or could be an attempt to separate them.
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US Plunders Nearly 100 More Trucks Worth of Syrian Oil, Wheat and Barley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/us-plunders-nearly-100-more-trucks-worth-of-syrian-oil-wheat-and-barley-1115646033.html
December 17, 2023, 3:26 PM
US forces have been illegally occupying oil and food-rich areas of northeastern Syria since the mid-to-late 2010s, setting foot in the country while chasing Daesh (ISIS),* but staying behind long after the terrorist group was routed.
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'No One Off the Table' for Deportation If Trump Re-Elected - Ex-ICE Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/no-one-off-the-table-for-deportation-if-trump-re-elected---ex-ice-chief-1115645742.html
December 17, 2023, 3:21 PM
As the Republicans double down on demands for greater funding for border security, the US Customs and Border Patrol reportedly issued a memo telling agents to be on the alert for illegal immigrants carrying explosives.
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Ex-Mississippi House Candidate Destroys 'Satanic' Display at Iowa Capitol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/ex-mississippi-house-candidate-destroys-satanic-display-at-iowa-capitol-1115639503.html
December 17, 2023, 2:15 PM
Inside the east wing of the Iowa State Capitol, several feet away from the Christmas tree, a religious group set up a display timed to the festive season. However, despite it being permitted by rules that govern religious installations inside the capitol, one former US Navy fighter pilot refused to tolerate what he branded as "blasphemy."
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Despite Bloated Budget, US Entering 2024 With Tiniest Military Since 1941
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/despite-bloated-budget-us-entering-2024-with-tiniest-military-since-1941-1115644109.html
December 17, 2023, 1:34 PM
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2024 on Thursday, with the annual defense bill ballooning to a record $886 billion. But record outlays have not translated to capabilities, with a recent ranking listing Russia, which reportedly plans to spend about $140 billion on defense in 2024, as the world’s strongest military.
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United Russia Party Congress Unanimously Supports Putin's Presidential Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/united-russia-party-congress-unanimously-supports-putins-candidacy-for-presidential-election-1115644641.html
December 17, 2023, 1:14 PM
On December 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his plans to run for reelection in 2024.
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Putin Speaks at United Russia Party Congress
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/putin-speaks-at-united-russia-party-congress-1115637109.html
December 17, 2023, 1:11 PM
The United Russia, the country's largest political party, is holding a convention on Sunday to discuss its main tasks for the near future and to support the nomination of incumbent President Vladimir Putin as a candidate for the 2024 election.
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Naughty or Nice? German Customs Cracks Down on Christmas Gifts From Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/naughty-or-nice-german-customs-cracks-down-on-christmas-gifts-from-russia-1115639189.html
December 17, 2023, 12:35 PM
Germany's Grinch-like Federal Customs Service has warned on its website of the possible confiscation of Christmas gifts sent from Russia this festive season.
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Donbass Cowboy Goes to Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/donbass-cowboy-in-moscow-1115642575.html
December 17, 2023, 12:13 PM
A few weeks ago, my wife Lyudmila and I were invited to give a presentation at the International Exhibition and Forum "Russia", by the "Russian Knowledge Society" in Moscow.
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Vatican Court Sentences Cardinal Becciu in High-Profile Corruption Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/vatican-court-sentences-cardinal-becciu-in-high-profile-corruption-case-1115639755.html
December 17, 2023, 11:41 AM
The ex-chief of staff to the Pope, previously a key figure in handling church finances, has been found guilty along with nine co-defendants over a complex real estate transaction in London worth €350 million that resulted in significant financial losses.
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Pentagon Mulls Strikes Against Houthis Amid Red Sea Chaos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/pentagon-mulls-strikes-against-houthis-amid-red-sea-chaos-1115640197.html
December 17, 2023, 10:45 AM
At least four major global shipping companies have suspended operations through the Red Sea in the past 72 hours, citing the threat of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militiamen. The Houthis began their campaign of ship hijackings, missile and drone attacks in response to Israel’s military operation in Gaza, and Western powers’ support for Tel Aviv.
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Watch: First Night Version of Russia’s Gastello FPV Attack Drone Tested in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/watch-first-night-version-of-russias-gastello-fpv-attack-drone-tested-in-special-op-zone-1115638032.html
December 17, 2023, 9:00 AM
The integration of first-person view (FPV) drones in modern warfare has revolutionized the way military operations are carried out. These drones, equipped with cameras and real-time video transmission technology, provide soldiers with a bird's-eye view of the battlefield, enabling them to make informed decisions and execute precise maneuvers.
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Russia 'Plays the Long Game' Amid Ukraine Fatigue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russia-plays-the-long-game-amid-ukraine-fatigue-1115637366.html
December 17, 2023, 8:15 AM
After the collapse of Ukraine's so-called counteroffensive and President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest lackluster Washington visit, there has been increasingly more resentment in the West towards shelling out more cash for the Kiev regime.
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Putin Says Naively Believed There Would Be No Confrontation Between West, Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/putin-says-naively-believed-there-would-be-no-confrontation-between-west-russia-1115637536.html
December 17, 2023, 7:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that in the early 2000s, he had a naive idea that the world has changed, there is no ideological confrontation, and no grounds for conflict between the West and Russia.
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Politicians Warn Aiding Ukraine Will Bring About ‘End of EU’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/activists-warn-aiding-ukraine-will-bring-about-end-of-eu--1115636591.html
December 17, 2023, 7:02 AM
“Ukraine fatigue” is creeping across Europe as EU member states struggle with fallout from having to prop up the regime in Kiev. Furthermore, anti-Russia sanctions over Ukraine have been backfiring, wreaking havoc on economies, and in cases like Germany, threatening deindustrialization.
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Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: Military Recruiters Persuade Ukrainians to Join Army, Not Tell Risks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/wolves-in-sheeps-clothing-military-recruiters-persuade-ukrainians-to-join-army-not-tell-risks-1115636461.html
December 17, 2023, 6:11 AM
Ukraine has been under martial law since February 2022. In addition, according to the decree on general mobilization, most men between the ages of 18 and 60 are forbidden to leave the country.
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Elon Musk Encourages Italians to Have More Kids at Brothers of Italy Event
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/elon-musk-encourages-italians-to-have-more-kids-at-brothers-of-italy-event-1115634532.html
December 17, 2023, 4:50 AM
The wealthiest man in the world took to the stage after Albania’s premier Edi Rama, but ahead of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The annual event was named after a character from "The NeverEnding Story" – a fantasy book and movie belonging to the Italian prime minister's favorite genre.
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Mark Zuckerberg to Ride Out Apocalypse in Expansive Underground Bunker - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/mark-zuckerberg-to-ride-out-apocalypse-in-expansive-underground-bunker---report-1115635012.html
December 17, 2023, 4:18 AM
“The cost rivals that of the largest private, personal construction projects in human history,” said one media outlet of the tech mogul’s ambitious project.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys 33 Drones Over Lipetsk, Rostov, Volgograd Regions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russian-air-defense-destroys-33-drones-over-lipetsk-rostov-volgograd-regions-1115634705.html
December 17, 2023, 3:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones over Russia’s Lipetsk, Rostov, and Volgograd Regions, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.
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Hamas Says Will Not Negotiate Release of Hostages Until Israel’s Operation Ends
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/hamas-says-will-not-negotiate-release-of-hostages-until-israels-operation-ends-1115634044.html
December 17, 2023, 3:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hamas stated on Saturday that it would not negotiate a hostage exchange until Israel ended its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
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Failing Upwards: Ukraine Likely Planning New Counteroffensive for 2024 - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/failing-upwards-ukraine-likely-planning-new-counteroffensive-for-2024---expert-1115633803.html
December 17, 2023, 2:54 AM
The news comes after the broad defeat of Kiev’s much-hyped 2023 counteroffensive which began in June of this year.
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Europe Needs 5-8 Years to Compensate Kiev for Missing Assistance From US - German Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/german-defense-minister-says-europe-has-5-8-years-to-restore-its-defense-capability-1115633625.html
December 17, 2023, 1:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe is preparing for the fact that it will have to compensate Kiev for the missing assistance from the United States, and under this scenario, it has five to eight years to restore its defense capability, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday.
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Four Shipping Majors Halt Vessels on Red Sea After Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/four-shipping-majors-halt-vessels-on-red-sea-after-attacks--1115633075.html
December 17, 2023, 1:15 AM
At least eight ships have reportedly come under attack by the Houthis in what is believed to be retaliation for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Internal Opposition to Netanyahu Explodes After IDF Killing of Israeli Captives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/internal-opposition-to-netanyahu-explodes-after-idf-killing-of-israeli-captives-1115632781.html
December 17, 2023, 12:54 AM
More than 18,700 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as the United States has twice vetoed ceasefire resolutions at the United Nations.
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German Airlines Demand Compensation of $800,000 From Climate Activists - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/german-airlines-demand-compensation-of-800000-from-climate-activists---reports-1115632383.html
December 16, 2023, 11:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German flag carrier Lufthansa and its subsidiaries demanded 740,000 euros ($807,000) in compensation from climate activists for cancellations, delays, and changes in flight routes due to their protests at German airports, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Saturday.
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US Lacks Preparedness for Tick, Mosquito-Borne Diseases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-lacks-preparedness-for-tick-mosquito-borne-diseases-1115631668.html
December 16, 2023, 11:00 PM
"We don't pay enough attention in the United States to what is going on in other countries. We just kind of watch it spread and we don't prepare ourselves for that virus potentially coming to the U.S.," said Laura Kramer, director of the Arbovirus Laboratory at State University of New York at Albany.
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Trump Quotes Putin to Prove US Democracy in Danger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/trump-quotes-putin-to-prove-us-democracy-in-danger-1115631852.html
December 16, 2023, 10:39 PM
Former US President and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump quoted Russian leader Vladimir Putin to prove that democracy in the States is in danger.
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Ukraine’s Religious Persecution Continues as Russian Church Leader Placed on 'Wanted' List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraines-religious-persecution-continues-as-russian-church-leader-placed-on-wanted-list-1115631397.html
December 16, 2023, 9:32 PM
Critics say the Ukrainian regime targets its detractors internationally via intimidation tactics.
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Russian Deputy FM, Egyptian, Jordanian Envoys Discuss Palestine-Israel Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russian-deputy-fm-egyptian-jordanian-envoys-discuss-palestine-israel-conflict-1115631215.html
December 16, 2023, 8:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has discussed with Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Nazih el Nagari and Jordanian Ambassador to Russia Khaled Shawabkeh the Palestine-Israel conflict and the issue of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday.
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Syrian Troops Expel US Occupation Force Convoy in Country's Northeast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/syrian-troops-expel-us-occupation-force-convoy-in-countrys-northeast-1115630942.html
December 16, 2023, 6:42 PM
Syrian forces have played a years-long, deadly cat and mouse game with far more heavily armed US troops operating in the country’s oil and food-rich northeastern territories, joining local civilians in the creation of roadblocks and human chains meant to stop or at least slow down the movement of US forces and their allies through the region.
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German Defense Minister Mulls Resumption of Military Draft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/german-defense-minister-mulls-resumption-of-military-draft-1115630642.html
December 16, 2023, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Saturday suggested possible reintroduction of compulsory military service in the country, calling its suspension a mistake despite the reasons that existed at the time.
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Putin Hails New Weapons Which Will Make 'Russia Feel Safe': What Did He Mean?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/putin-hails-new-weapons-which-will-make-russia-feel-safe-what-did-he-mean-1115629734.html
December 16, 2023, 5:39 PM
President Putin traveled to Severodvinsk this week to oversee the commissioning of new vessels at Russia's largest shipyard. During the tour, he left a note in the Admiral Kasatonov frigate’s logbook reading “With such sailors, ships and weapons, Russia will feel safe.” What arms was Putin talking about? Sputnik asked a leading military expert.
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Global Coal Demand Soars to Record 8.5 Billion Tons in 2023 Amid Energy Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/global-coal-demand-soars-to-record-85-billion-tons-in-2023-amid-energy-crisis-1115628327.html
December 16, 2023, 4:36 PM
Despite advocating for green energy, Western countries saw a 14 percent surge in coal use in 2021 — mainly for power generation. Sanctions on Russia and global market disruptions have also increased dependence on coal, especially in the EU.
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Ukrainian Defense Ministry Posts Pic of Soldier With Nazi Eagle Patch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukrainian-defense-ministry-posts-pic-of-soldier-with-nazi-eagle-patch-1115626388.html
December 16, 2023, 4:05 PM
Kiev got its PR message all wrong with its new post on X (formerly Twitter) — and was thoroughly flamed by netizens who spotted yet another Hitler-era symbol on a Ukrainian serviceman.
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G7 Takes Another Step Toward Global Pariah Status With Russian Asset Theft Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/g7-takes-another-step-toward-global-pariah-status-with-russian-asset-theft-scheme-1115625780.html
December 16, 2023, 3:30 PM
Western countries froze a $300 billion chunk of Russia’s Central Bank reserves in 2022, and began brainstorming whether it would be possible to give the money to Ukraine without admitting that doing would constitute thievery. Independent observers have warned that such a step could tank trust in Western financial institutions.
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Unpaid Energy Bills Reach Record-High Level in UK Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/unpaid-energy-bills-reach-record-high-level-in-uk-amid-cost-of-living-squeeze-1115624974.html
December 16, 2023, 2:22 PM
Anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the West over Ukraine had backfired spectacularly on European economies, resulting in accelerated inflation and prompting energy prices to soar. The UK, where gas is used to heat 85 percent of homes and to generate about 40 percent of electricity, fallout from these policies hit household finances hard.
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Scott Ritter: Joe Biden's World War III Fantasy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/scott-ritter-joe-bidens-world-war-iii-fantasy-1115624459.html
December 16, 2023, 1:44 PM
On July 13, 2023, US President Joe Biden confidently announced to the world that “[Russian President Vladimir] Putin has already lost the war.”
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US Airstrikes on Iraq: 25th Anniversary of Operation Desert Fox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-airstrikes-on-iraq-25th-anniversary-of-operation-desert-fox-1115620645.html
December 16, 2023, 1:19 PM
In December 1998, the United States and United Britain conducted a tactical military operation codenamed “Operation Desert Fox” against Iraq without the authorization of the UN Security Council. The stated goal of the operation was to deny Iraq the ability to produce and use weapons of mass destruction.
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Enormous ‘Blue Dragon’ Reigned Pacific Seas 72 Billion Years Ago
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/enormous-blue-dragon-reigned-pacific-seas-72-billion-years-ago--1115624803.html
December 16, 2023, 1:06 PM
The discovery of Megapterygius wakayamaensis, a unique 6-meter mosasaur from 72 million years ago, challenges our understanding with its distinct anatomy. This 'Wakayama blue dragon,' unlike any modern marine creature, featured paddle-shaped limbs, a robust tail, and a potential dorsal fin, redefining our knowledge of marine reptile locomotion.
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Watch: Russian Tank Crew's Luxury Dugout in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/watch-russian-tank-crews-luxury-dugout-in-special-op-zone-1115620532.html
December 16, 2023, 11:40 AM
Russian tank crews have a reputation for being some of the most skilled and formidable in the world. Their tanks are equipped with advanced technology and weapons systems that make them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
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Zelensky's Tone Deaf DC Trip Leaves Republicans Wishing He'd Never Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/zelenskys-tone-deaf-dc-trip-leaves-republicans-wishing-hed-never-come-1115622795.html
December 16, 2023, 11:38 AM
Ukraine's president traveled to the US capital to speak with President Joe Biden and other officials in an attempt to secure tens of billions of additional US taxpayer dollars for the proxy war against Russia. Just how impactful the trip was remains unclear, given that the House of Representatives has now adjourned for the Christmas holidays.
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