‘Higher for Longer’: Fed’s June Rate Pause Presages Anticipated Future Hikes, Economists Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/higher-for-longer-feds-june-rate-pause-presages-anticipated-future-hikes-economists-warn-1111163968.html
June 14, 2023, 9:17 PM
Even though the Federal Reserve has decided not to raise interest rates this month, the economic projections it released on Wednesday show the central bank anticipates trouble on the horizon, economists told Sputnik.
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US Knew About Kiev's Plan to Attack Kakhovka Dam, Refused to 'Stop It' - Russian Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-knew-about-kievs-plan-to-attack-kakhovka-dam-refused-to-stop-it---russian-diplomat-1111163703.html
June 14, 2023, 9:10 PM
The destruction of the Novaya Kakhovka dam last week resulted in several deaths and prompted the evacuation of thousands in the region. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said that the attack resulted in 1.2 billion rubles ($14 million) in damage.
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Israeli Jets Strike Targets Near Syria’s Damascus - Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/israeli-jets-strike-targets-near-syrias-damascus---russian-military-1111163847.html
June 14, 2023, 8:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Israeli fighter jets attacked targets near Damascus with four guided air bombs on Wednesday, Oleg Gurinov, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said, adding that the Arab country’s air defense downed one of the bombs.
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US Senator Blocks Arms Sales to Hungary for Stalling of Sweden’s Entry to NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-senator-blocks-arms-sales-to-hungary-for-stalling-of-swedens-entry-to-nato-1111163317.html
June 14, 2023, 7:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator James Risch will stall arms sales to Hungary as punishment for Budapest delaying Sweden’s accession to the NATO alliance, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Wednesday.
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Docs Trump Being Prosecuted Over ‘Should Not Be Secret’ in the First Place
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/docs-trump-being-prosecuted-for-possessing-should-not-be-secret-from-american-people-1111163000.html
June 14, 2023, 7:26 PM
Donald Trump was arraigned at a Miami court on Tuesday on 37 felony counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents removed from the White House at the end of his tenure as president in January 2021. But legacy media coverage of the case is burying the lead, says veteran investigative journalist Dave Lindorff.
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Sberbank Suggests Easing Curbs on Cash Exports From Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/sberbank-suggests-easing-curbs-on-cash-exports-from-russia-1111162582.html
June 14, 2023, 7:07 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Sberbank believes it is safe to ease state limits on foreign trade in US dollars and euros after Russia accumulated a comfortable liquidity buffer, the deputy chairman of the lender's executive board said Wednesday.
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Illinois Man Charged After Shooting Himself While Dreaming
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/illinois-man-charged-after-shooting-himself-while-dreaming-1111162447.html
June 14, 2023, 7:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Illinois resident Mark Dicara has been charged today with possession of a firearm without a valid owners identification card and for its reckless discharge, both of which are felonies, Lake Barrington Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Wednesday.
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Russian, Indian Investment Bodies Agree to Jointly Work on Developing Bilateral Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russian-indian-investment-bodies-agree-to-jointly-work-on-developing-bilateral-relations-1111162328.html
June 14, 2023, 7:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Export Center (REC) and the Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB) agreed to work together to strengthen trade and economic relations between Russia and India and promote effective interaction between the business communities of the two countries, the REC said on Wednesday.
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Canada Counts on Foreign Firefighter Aid, Stands Ready to Help Others Too
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/canada-counts-on-foreign-firefighter-aid-stands-ready-to-help-others-too-1111162032.html
June 14, 2023, 6:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada sees international firefighting assistance as sustainable and counts on it just like friendly countries can rely on Canadians to help them during their wildfires season, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.
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Brazil Hopes to Reach $10Bln in Trade With Russia by Putin's Visit in 2024 - Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/brazil-hopes-to-reach-10bln-in-trade-with-russia-by-putins-visit-in-2024---minister-1111161931.html
June 14, 2023, 6:53 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - Brazil hopes to achieve $10 billion in trade with Russia by the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2024, Deputy Brazilian Foreign Minister Laudemar Goncalves de Aguiar Neto said on Wednesday.
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Why Trump's Classified Docs Case Won't be Easy & Speedy for Biden's DOJ
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/why-trumps-classified-docs-case-wont-be-easy--speedy-for-bidens-doj-1111160549.html
June 14, 2023, 6:50 PM
Even though the US Department of Justice's case against former President Donald Trump looks strong, it will most likely be mired in delays and controversy, legal experts warn.
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Majority of Americans Believe Biden Family Received Foreign Money to Impact Policy - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/majority-of-americans-believe-biden-family-received-foreign-money-to-impact-policy---poll-1111161512.html
June 14, 2023, 6:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A majority of likely voters in the United States believe that President Joe Biden and his family received payments from foreign nationals to influence US policy, a new Trafalgar Group/Convention of States Action poll revealed Wednesday.
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Russia Taking Note of New Leaks Regarding Nord Stream Sabotage - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russia-taking-note-of-new-leaks-regarding-nord-stream-sabotage---kremlin-1111161344.html
June 14, 2023, 6:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is taking note of new leaks related to the Nord Stream sabotage, considering them to potentially be deliberate attempts to divert attention from those really involved in the attack, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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China's Xi Puts Forth Proposal to Settle Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/chinas-xi-puts-forth-proposal-to-settle-israeli-palestinian-conflict-1111161224.html
June 14, 2023, 6:40 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday put forward a three-point proposal to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the meeting with his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas.
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Fed Skips Rate Hike in June After 10 Previous Increases, Says Could Hike Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/fed-skips-rate-hike-in-june-after-10-previous-increases-says-could-hike-again-1111160449.html
June 14, 2023, 6:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to skip a rate hike in June after 10 straight increases over the past 15 months but cautioned that it will do another raise if necessary based on inflation.
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Russia's Combat Laser Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russias-combat-laser-systems-1111141950.html
June 14, 2023, 6:19 PM
Until the 1980s, laser weapons were considered the stuff of science fiction, with engineers needing to solve a range of complex problems, like how to generate enough power to create laser pulses powerful enough to destroy enemy targets. Major advances have since been made. Check out three laser systems fielded by Russia's military.
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Which Russian Weapons Systems Have Built-In AI?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/which-russian-weapons-systems-have-built-in-ai-1111158825.html
June 14, 2023, 6:03 PM
Russia’s minister of industry confirmed to Sputnik on Tuesday that an S-350 Vityaz missile system operating in “automatic mode” had been successfully used in the ongoing Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine. How has Russia incorporated AI in its military equipment? What is it used for? And which specific systems have it? Sputnik explores.
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St. Petersburg Economic Forum Key to World’s De-Dollarization, Iran’s Envoy to Moscow Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/st-petersburg-economic-forum-key-to-worlds-de-dollarization-irans-envoy-to-moscow-says-1111158135.html
June 14, 2023, 5:36 PM
Tehran and Moscow have grown increasingly close in recent years as the two nations have found themselves the targets of US sanctions and regime change efforts. Economic, cultural, and military projects have enhanced trans-Caspian cooperation despite US efforts to edge into the region - and edge them out.
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New US Arms Package Shows ‘Qualitative Change’ Underway for Ukrainian Army
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/new-us-arms-package-shows-qualitative-change-underway-for-ukrainian-army-1111153485.html
June 14, 2023, 5:31 PM
The most recent US aid package to Ukraine, which is in the middle of a stalled-out counteroffensive against Russian lines, reveals the Pentagon is rapidly running out of both money and weapons reserves, weakening its ability to behave as a “bully” around the world, an expert told Sputnik.
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US OKs Some COVID-Related Transactions With Iran, Venezuela Until June 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-oks-some-covid-related-transactions-with-iran-venezuela-until-june-2024-1111158699.html
June 14, 2023, 5:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of the Treasury issued licenses authorizing certain transactions and activities related to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of COVID-19 with the governments of Iran and Venezuela for one year, according to the licenses published on Wednesday.
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UK Foreign Secretary to Visit China for First Time in Over 5 Years - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/uk-foreign-secretary-to-visit-china-for-first-time-in-over-5-years---reports-1111158006.html
June 14, 2023, 5:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - After having received an invitation to visit China, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly may become the first foreign secretary of the United Kingdom to do so in more than five years, media reported on Wednesday, citing high-ranking sources.
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Polish 'Repair Hub' for Kiev's Leopards Amplifies National Security Risks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/polish-repair-hub-for-kievs-leopards-amplifies-national-security-risks-1111153876.html
June 14, 2023, 4:58 PM
Berlin and Warsaw are due to finalize a deal to create a Polish "repair hub" for Leopard battle tanks prior to a July NATO summit. Sputnik sat down with Mateusz Piskorski, political observer and columnist for the Myśl Polska (Polish Thought) newspaper, to discuss the development.
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Trump's Deep State Enemies Take Persecution From Congress to Courts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/trumps-deep-state-enemies-take-persecution-from-congress-to-courts-1111148102.html
June 14, 2023, 4:51 PM
Donald Trump now faces two simultaneous prosecutions: one in New York for allegedly paying off a former mistress and another in Miami for possession of classified documents. Political activist and law professor Tim Canova said Trump's enemies had merely moved the forum for their attacks on him from Congress to the courts.
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Putin Pledges to Help Cuba Overcome 'Unlawful' Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/putin-pledges-to-help-cuba-overcome-unlawful-sanctions-1111155626.html
June 14, 2023, 4:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will assist the Cuban people in overcoming the "unlawful" sanctions they have been struggling with for decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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Bill Gates Arrives in China to Engage Beijing on Global Health, Development Challenges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/bill-gates-arrives-in-china-to-engage-beijing-on-global-health-development-challenges-1111154068.html
June 14, 2023, 4:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US billionaire Bill Gates announced on Wednesday that he arrived in China for the first time since 2019 and intends to engage with Gates Foundation partners on issues pertaining to global health and development challenges.
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NATO to Start Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s This Summer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/nato-to-start-training-ukrainian-pilots-on-f-16s-this-summer-1111153749.html
June 14, 2023, 4:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that the alliance will begin the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s this summer.
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What is a 'Sanitary Zone' and How Could It be Created in Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/what-is-a-sanitary-zone-and-how-could-it-be-created-in-ukraine-1111152233.html
June 14, 2023, 4:20 PM
Moscow could respond to Ukraine's incursions, sabotage attacks, and shelling of the Russian border regions by creating a "sanitary zone," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with military journalists. What could the creation of a "sanitary zone" mean for Ukraine?
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US House Panel Proposes Expansion of Anti-Russian Energy Policy for US Bases in Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-house-panel-proposes-expansion-of-anti-russian-energy-policy-for-us-bases-in-europe-1111153364.html
June 14, 2023, 4:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Armed Services panel’s Subcommittee on Readiness released an initial copy of their Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposals before a markup on Wednesday, including a measure to expand a policy that combats the use of Russian energy at US military bases in Europe.
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US Aims to Replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Falling Oil Prices
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-aims-to-replenish-strategic-petroleum-reserve-amid-falling-oil-prices-1111148608.html
June 14, 2023, 2:42 PM
The US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to repurchase 12 million barrels of crude oil this year to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which is at a 40-year low, in response to energy security concerns and changing market conditions.
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'Salty' Space Rock Offers Clues as to How Planet Earth Got Its Water
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/salty-space-rock-offers-clues-as-to-how-planet-earth-got-its-water-1111150770.html
June 14, 2023, 2:41 PM
There have been numerous theories about how our planet got its water, ranging from delivery by comet, a “dirty snowball” made of ice and rock, asteroid transfer from the outer regions of the solar system, or volcanic outgassing from the interior of the Earth itself.
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Erdogan Says Turkey Will Not Change Approach to Sweden's NATO Membership at July Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/erdogan-says-turkey-will-not-change-approach-to-swedens-nato-membership-at-july-summit-1111151287.html
June 14, 2023, 1:58 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey should not be expected to change its approach to Sweden's NATO membership bid ahead of the alliance's summit in Lithuania unless Stockholm fulfills its obligations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
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Washington Trying to Blackmail Armenians in Karabakh Into US-Brokered Talks: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/washington-trying-to-blackmail-armenians-in-karabakh-into-us-brokered-talks-heres-why-1111147719.html
June 14, 2023, 1:51 PM
The dispute between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of severe tensions between the Caucasus nations, with several conflicts fought over the territory over the past 35 years. Moscow has worked tirelessly to mediate the crisis.
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US Fed Expected to Hit Pause on Rate Hikes, But What Will Come Next?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-fed-expected-to-hit-pause-on-rate-hikes-but-what-will-come-next--1111140058.html
June 14, 2023, 1:48 PM
The US Federal Reserve is set to announce whether it will again raise interest rates on Wednesday against the backdrop of inflation still more than twice the central bank’s goal, and warnings that the economy is facing the possibility of "stagflation," despite having dodged the debt default bullet thanks to a hammered-out debt ceiling agreement.
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Sri Lanka, Russia’s Rosatom to Build Nuclear Plant Together - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/sri-lanka-russias-rosatom-to-build-nuclear-plant-together---ambassador-1111150593.html
June 14, 2023, 1:37 PM
ST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Sri Lanka has reached a deal with Russian nuclear giant Rosatom to build a nuclear power plant that may run two reactors and generate 300 megawatts of energy, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia said Wednesday.
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Algerian Minister Urges Russian Firms to Invest More in Country's Resource Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/algerian-minister-urges-russian-firms-to-invest-more-in-countrys-resource-exploration-1111150486.html
June 14, 2023, 1:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Algeria is interested in doing business with Russian companies and urges them to invest more in the country's resource extraction and exploration industries, Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said on Wednesday.
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US Treasury Chief in Denial Over Dollar Decline as Dominant Currency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-treasury-chief-in-denial-over-dollar-decline-as-dominant-currency-1111140281.html
June 14, 2023, 1:24 PM
Unprecedented western sanctions and trade embargoes on Russia have finally pushed the world's biggest fossil fuels and grain exporter to take payment in its main trading partners' currencies — cutting demand for the US dollar.
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EU Parliament Says Ready to Negotiate on First-Ever Law on Artificial Intelligence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/eu-parliament-says-ready-to-negotiate-on-first-ever-law-on-artificial-intelligence-1111150119.html
June 14, 2023, 1:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act which proposes rules for the use of AI in Europe that aim at promoting responsible handling of the technology and protecting people from its possible harmful effects.
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Blinken to Discuss US-China Ties, Issues of Concern During Visit to Beijing - State Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/blinken-to-discuss-us-china-ties-issues-of-concern-during-visit-to-beijing---state-dept-1111150001.html
June 14, 2023, 1:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China in the coming days for talks with senior officials on a range of bilateral issues of concern, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Kremlin Aide on Macron's Possible Visit to BRICS Summit: Guests Often Invited to Summits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/kremlin-aide-on-macrons-possible-visit-to-brics-summit-guests-often-invited-to-summits-1111149809.html
June 14, 2023, 1:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday that he is not aware about the plans of French President Emmanuel Macron to take part in the BRICS summit hosted South Africa, but noted that such summits often have guests who are not directly involved in their work.
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Kremlin Says Russia Can Withdraw From Grain Deal After Its Termination
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/kremlin-says-russia-can-withdraw-from-grain-deal-after-its-termination-1111149597.html
June 14, 2023, 1:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia can withdraw from the grain deal after the termination of the agreement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Moscow on Delivery of Uranium Shells to Kiev: Washington Believes This Will Not Affect US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/moscow-on-delivery-of-uranium-shells-to-kiev-washington-believes-this-will-not-affect-us-1111149276.html
June 14, 2023, 1:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington believed that the delivery of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine will not affect the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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US Envoy to NATO Says Allies Yet to Agree on Ukraine's NATO Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-envoy-to-nato-says-allies-yet-to-agree-on-ukraines-nato-membership-1111149115.html
June 14, 2023, 12:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO allies cannot agree on Ukraine's prospects for membership, with a couple member states still "in opposition" on the matter, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine Lost Some 7,500 People on Contact Line Since June 4 - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/ukraine-lost-some-7500-people-on-contact-line-since-june-4---russian-mod-1111148435.html
June 14, 2023, 12:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops have lost about 7,500 military both killed and injured on the line of contact alone since June 4, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Hungary's Top Diplomat Says Ukraine Conflict Would Not Happen If Trump Won 2020 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/hungarys-top-diplomat-says-ukraine-conflict-would-not-happen-if-trump-won-2020-election-1111148291.html
June 14, 2023, 12:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The conflict in Ukraine would not have happened had Donald Trump been reelected for a second term as President of the United States in 2020, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said.
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High-Ranking Officials From Over 15 States to Attend SPIEF - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/high-ranking-officials-from-over-15-states-to-attend-spief---kremlin-1111148135.html
June 14, 2023, 12:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - High-ranking officials from more than 15 countries, including Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, will attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) this year, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday.
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Top US, Chinese Diplomats' Phone Call Could Serve as 'Precondition for Future Dialogue'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/top-us-chinese-diplomats-phone-call-could-serve-as-precondition-for-future-dialogue-1111145134.html
June 14, 2023, 11:56 AM
Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on June 14, a Chinese national broadcaster revealed. The conversation occurred ahead of a reported visit by the top American official to the country.
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Germany Unveils First-Ever National Security Strategy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/germany-unveils-first-ever-national-security-strategy-1111141484.html
June 14, 2023, 11:34 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany unveiled on Wednesday its new National Security Strategy that designates Russia as "the biggest threat" to peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic region, after the US authorities identified Russia as an "acute threat" in their National Defense Strategy in October 2022.
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WATCH: Russia’s Baltic Fleet Conducts Artillery Battle With Mock Enemy During Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/watch-russias-baltic-fleet-conducts-artillery-battle-with-mock-enemy-during-drills-1111142073.html
June 14, 2023, 11:33 AM
Russia’s Baltic Fleet is an important naval force that operates in the Baltic Sea region. Established in the 18th century, it is one of the oldest fleets in the world. It is responsible for protecting Russia's maritime interests in the Baltic Sea and maintaining the presence in the region.
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Russia Ready to Consider New Indonesian Peace Initiatives on Ukraine – Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russia-ready-to-consider-new-indonesian-peace-initiatives-on-ukraine--ambassador-1111146096.html
June 14, 2023, 11:32 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to consider any new peace initiatives on Ukraine from Indonesia, Russian Ambassador to Jakarta Lyudmila Vorobieva told Sputnik on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu Claims US, Iran in Talks Over New Nuclear 'Mini-Deal' - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/netanyahu-confirms-us-iran-in-talks-over-new-nuclear-mini-deal---reports-1111145888.html
June 14, 2023, 11:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a closed parliament meeting that the United States and Iran were negotiating a new nuclear "mini-deal," under which Tehran will limit its uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, Israeli news website reported, citing five lawmaker present at the meeting.
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Around 22% of EU Population at Risk of Poverty, Social Exclusion in 2022 - Eurostat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/around-22-of-eu-population-at-risk-of-poverty-social-exclusion-in-2022---eurostat-1111145716.html
June 14, 2023, 11:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Around 22% of the population of the European Union were at the risk of poverty in 2022, with the highest values reported in such member states as Romania and Bulgaria, the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, said on Wednesday.
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Nearly 60% of Russians Support Agriculture Import Ban on Unfriendly Countries - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/nearly-60-of-russians-support-agriculture-import-ban-on-unfriendly-countries---poll-1111145551.html
June 14, 2023, 11:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Fifty-nine percent of Russians support banning the import of agricultural products from the countries which have imposed sanctions against Moscow, while 31% oppose such restrictions, a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) released on Wednesday showed.
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Swedish Prosecutor Hopes to Finish Investigation Into Nord Stream Blasts by Fall
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/swedish-prosecutor-hopes-to-finish-investigation-into-nord-stream-blasts-by-fall-1111145265.html
June 14, 2023, 11:20 AM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - Swedish public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist, who is in charge of the investigation in the blasts on the Nord Stream pipelines, on Wednesday expressed hope that by fall the prosecution would bring charges against those responsible for the bombings.
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Putin Orders Taking Measures to Integrate Drones Into Russia's Single Airspace - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/putin-orders-taking-measures-to-integrate-drones-into-russias-single-airspace---kremlin-1111144959.html
June 14, 2023, 11:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to take comprehensive measures to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles into the country's single airspace and submit a respective report on this by September 1, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
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Japan Suspends All Shooting Drills After Deadly Shooting Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/japan-suspends-all-shooting-drills-after-deadly-shooting-incident-1111144817.html
June 14, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force is suspending all shooting drills across the country after one of its cadet shot dead two teammates on Wednesday morning.
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Not All Doom & Gloom: AI’s ‘Superpower’ May Bring '$4.4 Trillion in Value' to Global Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/not-all-doom--gloom-ais-superpower-may-bring-44-trillion-in-value-to-global-economy-1111135352.html
June 14, 2023, 11:09 AM
While scientists and scholars working on perfecting artificial intelligence technology have been warning that AI poses an existential threat to humanity if it becomes smarter than humans, the new report started on a more positive note.
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Shoigu Inspects New Facility of Space Control System - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/shoigu-inspects-new-facility-of-space-control-system---russian-defense-ministry-1111144648.html
June 14, 2023, 11:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected how combat duty is carried out at a new object of the outer space control system during a trip to the troops of the Western Military District, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Moscow Expects Paris to Clarify Motives Behind Macron's Plan to Attend BRICS Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/moscow-expects-paris-to-clarify-motives-behind-macrons-plan-to-attend-brics-summit-1111140982.html
June 14, 2023, 10:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Paris should explain why French President Emmanuel Macron wants to attend the South African-hosted top-level summit of BRICS, to which France is not a member state, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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WATCH: Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Unleashes Missile At Ukrainian Armored Vehicle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/watch-russian-ka-52-helicopter-unleashes-missile-at-ukrainian-armored-vehicle-1111137663.html
June 14, 2023, 10:00 AM
The KA-52 is a Russian attack helicopter designed for reconnaissance missions, target designation, and anti-tank warfare. It is also capable of engaging low-speed air targets and providing close air support to ground troops.
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Oregon Senator Slams US Spy Agencies for Reckless Buy-up of Americans' Data
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-govt-fails-to-offer-essential-safeguards-for-americans-data-privacy-report-shows-1111133130.html
June 14, 2023, 9:41 AM
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) requested an eye-opening report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to gain insight into how US intelligence agencies buy and store commercially available personal data of Americans.
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World Needs to ‘De-Risk,’ But Not Against China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/the-world-needs-to-de-risk-but-not-against-china-1111139633.html
June 14, 2023, 9:39 AM
In international politics, terms and jargon are often used to describe a situation or relationship. By doing so, complex issues seem to be simplified and much room is left for further interpretation, either in a good way or a bad one.
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Caucasus Mercenaries in Ukraine Seize Luxury Mansions in Kherson - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/caucasus-mercenaries-in-ukraine-seize-luxury-mansions-in-kherson---source-1111136498.html
June 14, 2023, 8:21 AM
GENICHESK, Kherson Region (Sputnik) - A group of mercenaries from the so-called Caucasus Legion fighting for the Ukrainian government has seized two blocks of mansions in a prestigious neighborhood of Kherson, a Russian security service officer told Sputnik, citing their sources in the Ukrainian army.
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Russia Signed Over 750 Food Export Contracts in National Currencies in 2023 - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russia-signed-over-750-food-export-contracts-in-national-currencies-in-2023---moscow-1111132518.html
June 14, 2023, 7:31 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko gave an interview to Sputnik on the eve of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
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Denmark Bans Quran-Burner Rasmus Paludan From Major Political Festival
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/denmark-bans-quran-burner-rasmus-paludan-from-major-political-festival-1111133546.html
June 14, 2023, 6:33 AM
Rasmus Paludan rose to notoriety when he torched a pile of Islam's holy book, the Quran, ostensibly in celebration of and to protect free speech. Not only has this resulted in his needing costly police protection, but has also sparked international rows, among other things jeopardizing Sweden's NATO bid.
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US Congresswoman Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Biden Over Border Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-congresswoman-introduces-impeachment-articles-against-biden-over-border-crisis-1111134923.html
June 14, 2023, 6:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Republican member of the US House of Representatives Lauren Boebert on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment to the Congress against US President Joe Biden, citing his inability to secure the country's southern borders.
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Europe Needs New Sustainable Security System - Chinese Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/europe-needs-new-sustainable-security-system---chinese-ambassador-1111133944.html
June 14, 2023, 5:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is necessary to build an effective and sustainable European security system, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with Sputnik.
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Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Start State Visit to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/algerian-president-abdelmadjid-tebboune-to-start-state-visit-to-russia-1111133835.html
June 14, 2023, 5:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will begin his three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday.
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EU's 7th Conference on Syrian Support to Start in Brussels on Wednesday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/eus-7th-conference-on-syrian-support-to-start-in-brussels-on-wednesday-1111133725.html
June 14, 2023, 5:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A two-day conference entitled "Supporting the future of Syria and the region," which will be the seventh European Union summit on support for Damascus, is scheduled to start in Brussels on Wednesday.
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China's Foreign Minister Urges Washington to Stop Interfering in Internal Affairs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/chinas-foreign-minister-urges-washington-to-stop-interfering-in-internal-affairs-1111133426.html
June 14, 2023, 5:08 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, in a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, called on Washington to stop interfering in the internal affairs of China and damaging its development interests.
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US Being Deeper 'Dragged Into Abyss' of Ukrainian Crisis - Ambassador Antonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-being-deeper-dragged-into-abyss-of-ukrainian-crisis---ambassador-antonov-1111133295.html
June 14, 2023, 5:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is being deeper and deeper "dragged into the abyss" of the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said Tuesday.
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Russia's Ambassador to Indonesia Says Russian Tourists Cannot Be Intimidated by Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russias-ambassador-to-indonesia-says-russian-tourists-cannot-be-intimidated-by-sanctions-1111132950.html
June 14, 2023, 4:47 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobyova told Sputnik at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2023 that Russian tourists in Indonesia, including Bali, cannot be intimidated by sanctions or negative statements.
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Russia's SberBank Says It Ranked Among 3 Largest Internet Acquirer Banks in Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russias-sberbank-says-it-ranked-among-3-largest-internet-acquirer-banks-in-europe-1111132702.html
June 14, 2023, 4:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's biggest bank SberBank has made it to the list of the three largest internet acquirer banks in Europe in the ranking of The Nilson Report international research company, the bank's press office said Tuesday.
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Trump: Classified Docs Indictment 'Most Evil, Heinous' Abuse of Power
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/trump-classified-docs-indictment-most-evil-heinous-abuse-of-power-1111130667.html
June 14, 2023, 4:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his indictment was "the most evil and heinous abuse of power in the history of the United States" and an attempt to interfere with the 2024 presidential election.
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Clinton: Trump Backers Using 'Emailgate' as Distraction From Mar-a-Lago Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/clinton-trump-backers-using-emailgate-as-distraction-from-mar-a-lago-indictment-1111131630.html
June 14, 2023, 3:55 AM
Following the Friday indictment in which former US President Donald Trump was charged with 37 criminal charges, Republicans attempted to change the subject by bringing back a nearly decade-old controversy that saw Hillary Clinton use a private email server for official communications rather than her government accounts.
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'The People Are Awake': Trump Supporters Claim Indictment Designed to Derail 2024 Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/the-people-are-awake-trump-supporters-claim-indictment-designed-to-derail-2024-bid-1111131764.html
June 14, 2023, 3:37 AM
MIAMI (Sputnik) - Supporters of former US President Donald Trump told Sputnik they came to the federal courthouse in Miami to protest an indictment they believe is designed to end the presidential campaign of the candidate who poses the biggest threat to President Joe Biden.
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Turkiye Reportedly ‘Unlikely’ to Let Sweden Join NATO At Upcoming Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/turkiye-reportedly-unlikely-to-let-sweden-join-nato-at-upcoming-meeting-1111131292.html
June 14, 2023, 3:24 AM
Swedish politicians are showing increasing desperation to publicly assuage Turkiye’s terrorism concerns, but it’s not clear that it’ll be enough to get Stockholm into NATO anytime soon.
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Google Forced to Delay Launch of Bard Chatbot in EU Over Data Privacy Concerns - Watchdog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/google-forced-to-delay-launch-of-bard-chatbot-in-eu-over-data-privacy-concerns---watchdog-1111131089.html
June 14, 2023, 3:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US tech giant Google will have to postpone the launch of the Bard artificial intelligence chatbot in the European Union as the company has provided insufficient information about how the tool will protect the privacy of Europeans, a watchdog said Tuesday.
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Shooting At Japan Self-Defense Garrison Leaves Three Injured, Shooter Arrested
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/shooting-at-japan-self-defense-garrison-leaves-three-injured-shooter-arrested-1111130935.html
June 14, 2023, 2:46 AM
Having maintained one of the strictest gun control mandates, Japan has ensured that gun deaths have been kept to a minimum for decades; in fact, annual firearm-related deaths have largely remained in the single digits. Data complied by tracking site Statista found that there were just nine gun-related incidents in 2022 alone.
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Report: US to Buy About 12 Million Barrels This Year to Rebuild Oil Reserve
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/report-us-to-buy-about-12-million-barrels-this-year-to-rebuild-oil-reserve-1111130774.html
June 14, 2023, 2:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States reportedly plans to buy about 12 million barrels this year to replenish its heavily-drawn oil reserve, with relatively low crude prices helping.
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US Military: ‘Helicopter Mishap’ Left 22 Service Members Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-military-helicopter-mishap-left-22-service-members-injured-1111130489.html
June 14, 2023, 1:51 AM
The Pentagon gave little details about what reportedly occurred on Sunday in northeastern Syrian territory which is currently illegally occupied by American troops.
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The Mar-a-Lago Reading Room
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/the-mar-a-lago-reading-room--1111130014.html
June 14, 2023, 1:11 AM
On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 charges, including obstruction and unlawful retention of defense information stemming from his mishandling of classified records stored at his Mar-a-Lago residence.
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For God’s Sake, Give Trump a Plea Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/for-gods-sake-give-trump-a-plea-deal-1111129102.html
June 14, 2023, 12:41 AM
No one is above the law. But indicting the frontrunner for a major political party’s presidential nomination - a former president to boot - on charges with a maximum sentence of 400 years in federal prison sets the stage for a full-blown constitutional crisis.
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Pulitzer-Winning Novelist Cormac McCarthy Dead at 89
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/pulitzer-winning-novelist-cormac-mccarthy-dead-at-89-1111128659.html
June 13, 2023, 11:26 PM
The American novelist, born in Providence, Rhode Island, penned 12 novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories.
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US Senator Vows to Stall DoJ Nominees Amid Alleged Weaponization of Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/us-senator-vows-to-stall-doj-nominees-amid-alleged-weaponization-of-government-1111128848.html
June 13, 2023, 10:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator J.D. Vance said in a statement posted to social media that he will stall Justice Department nominees until Attorney General Merrick Garland vows to stop using federal law enforcement to target political opponents as Republicans allege.
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Economists Expect Fed to Halt Rate Hikes After US Reports 4.0% Inflation, Lowest Since March 2021
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/economists-expect-fed-to-halt-rate-hikes-after-us-reports-40-inflation-lowest-since-march-2021-1111127565.html
June 13, 2023, 9:33 PM
The US Federal Reserve’s efforts to halt inflation by raising interest rates seems to have paid off, cutting the rate of dollar depreciation in half since a year earlier. Many economic experts are now predicting the latest inflation report will only further encourage the central bank to back off from further rate hikes.
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Plutonium From US Nuclear Weapons Tests Polluting South China Sea, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/plutonium-from-us-nuclear-weapons-tests-polluting-south-china-sea-study-finds-1111126463.html
June 13, 2023, 8:23 PM
A new study has found that plutonium sediments in the South China Sea have their origins in fallout from US nuclear tests conducted in the South Pacific in the mid-20th century.
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Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 37 Charges in Classified Docs Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-37-charges-in-classified-docs-indictment-1111126207.html
June 13, 2023, 7:14 PM
A federal indictment publicly presented on Friday revealed prosecutors were charging the former US president with 37 counts of crimes - including obstruction and unlawful retention of defense information, over his mishandling of classified documents.
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US Trying to Systematically Shut China Out of World Undersea Internet Cable Infrastructure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/us-trying-to-systematically-shut-china-out-of-world-undersea-internet-cable-infrastructure-1111125334.html
June 13, 2023, 7:09 PM
The campaign comes amid a spiraling technology-related trade war between the People’s Republic on one side and the US and its allies on the other, with both sides making references to national security, and Washington claiming ad nauseam that Beijing uses Chinese tech companies’ products to spy on Americans. China has denied such allegations.
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GOP Lawmaker Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Biden and Harris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/gop-lawmaker-introduces-articles-of-impeachment-against-biden-and-harris-1111123180.html
June 13, 2023, 7:05 PM
A second Republican House lawmaker is seeking to oust President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris from the Oval Office.
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IAEA Chief Says Might Visit Russia Soon to Discuss Zaporozhye NPP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/iaea-chief-says-might-visit-russia-soon-to-discuss-zaporozhye-npp-1111125500.html
June 13, 2023, 6:58 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Rafael Grossi, head of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA, said during a visit to Ukraine on Tuesday that he may also go to Russia in the coming days or weeks to discuss the situation at the Russia-controlled Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP).
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US House Passes Bill Establishing Special Envoy for Abraham Accords Position
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/us-house-passes-bill-establishing-special-envoy-for-abraham-accords-position-1111124874.html
June 13, 2023, 6:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to establish a new Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords at the State Department, who will maintain the rank and status of ambassador.
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Pentagon Unveils Plan to Speed Up Weapons Sales to Allies, Partners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/pentagon-unveils-plan-to-speed-up-weapons-sales-to-allies-partners-1111124729.html
June 13, 2023, 6:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled a set of recommendations to speed up foreign military sales to allies and partners.
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UK to Boost Number of Troops in Kosovo Ahead of NATO-Led Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/uk-to-boost-number-of-troops-in-kosovo-ahead-of-nato-led-drills-1111124471.html
June 13, 2023, 6:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom will increase several times the number of its troops deployed within the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) in self-proclaimed Kosovo to hold exercises in 2023, UK Deputy Defense Minister James Heappey said on Tuesday.
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Russia's Novatek Announces Patenting of High Capacity LNG Technology
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/russias-novatek-announces-patenting-of-high-capacity-lng-technology-1111124356.html
June 13, 2023, 6:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian energy company Novatek has patented a technology called "Arctic Mix", which is capable of producing more than 6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, the company said on Tuesday.
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Why Can't Western Weapons Save Day for Ukraine's Counteroffensive?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/why-cant-western-weapons-save-day-for-ukraines-counteroffensive-1111121503.html
June 13, 2023, 6:18 PM
The first days of the well-advertised Ukrainian counteroffensive have borne no tangible results prompting disappointment among Western military analysts. What's behind the failure?
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Federal Reserve Boss Faces Dilemma With US Economy 'Not Out of the Woods'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/federal-reserve-boss-faces-dilemma-with-us-economy-not-out-of-the-woods-1111118386.html
June 13, 2023, 6:16 PM
Attempts to control inflation at the expense of growth could be driving the US towards stagflation. Dr Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri Kansas City and former president of the National Economics Association, argues that the government must intervene to revive the country's fortunes.
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Recording of Trump Discussing Classified Docs Was Part of Feud Over Iran With Top General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/recording-of-trump-discussing-classified-docs-was-part-of-feud-over-iran-with-top-general-1111119014.html
June 13, 2023, 6:10 PM
The FBI raided former US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last August on suspicions he still possessed hundreds of missing documents from his time in the White House. In plain storage boxes, agents found hundreds of files marked classified, which Trump has claimed he declassified. Now, he faces 37 charges over the seized files.
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WH Press Secretary in Hot Seat Over 'Mega MAGA' Remark, But No Penalties Imposed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/wh-press-secretary-in-hot-seat-over-mega-maga-remark-but-no-penalties-imposed-1111109542.html
June 13, 2023, 5:44 PM
The Hatch Act, a law that limits the political activities of federal employees, is a remarkable instrument for ensuring government neutrality. The recent incident involving White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre exemplifies the act's importance and application.
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German Industry Gravely Threatened by Loss of Russian Gas Pipeline Lifeline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/german-industry-gravely-threatened-by-loss-of-russian-gas-pipeline-lifeline-1111120205.html
June 13, 2023, 5:37 PM
Berlin has indicated that its industrial base could come to a standstill if one of Europe’s last remaining Russian energy lifelines – a natural gas pipeline running through Ukraine, were cut off. Sputnik reached out to a pair of experts on energy and German politics for their takes on the country’s energy crisis and its implications for Europe.
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US Media Claims CIA Warned Ukraine Not to Sabotage Nord Stream Pipelines Shortly Before Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230613/us-media-claims-cia-warned-ukraine-not-to-sabotage-nord-stream-pipelines-shortly-before-attacks-1111120707.html
June 13, 2023, 5:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - CIA had warned Ukraine against sabotaging the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines after obtaining information about a Ukrainian plan to destroy part of the pipeline system, US media reported on Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
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