'Delaying, Divulging, Denying': Whistleblower Alleges Feds Protected Hunter Biden From Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/delaying-divulging-denying-whistleblower-alleges-feds-protected-hunter-biden-from-probe-1111409231.html
June 22, 2023, 9:06 PM
The House Ways and Means Committee released transcripts from the testimonies of two employees of the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who claimed the agency was just one of several that worked to stonewall an investigation of Hunter Biden, the prodigal businessman son of US President Joe Biden.
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How Trump Prosecution Contrasts With Durham Report's Whitewash of FBI
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/how-trump-prosecution-contrasts-with-durham-reports-whitewash-of-fbi-1111404060.html
June 22, 2023, 8:43 PM
While former US President Donald Trump faces trial on espionage and obstruction of justice charges, the congressional Durham inquiry has avoided calling for action against any FBI agents over its bogus Russiagate probe. Investigative journalist Dan Lazare and Jason Goodman, founder of Crowdsource the Truth draw parallels between the two.
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House Lawmakers Accuse Norfolk Southern of Stonewalling NTSB East Palestine Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/house-lawmakers-accuse-norfolk-southern-of-stonewalling-ntsb-east-palestine-probe-1111408221.html
June 22, 2023, 8:16 PM
At a congressional hearing on the investigation into the February train derailment and chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio, lawmakers on Thursday accused Norfolk Southern railway of failing to cooperate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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Deepening Inverted Yield Curve Signals Investors Expect US Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/deepening-inverted-yield-curve-signals-investors-expect-us-recession-1111405518.html
June 22, 2023, 8:02 PM
The US Federal Reserve declined to raise interest rates earlier this month, but noted it might do so again in the future. Observers have noted that key metrics still point to inflation problems, but the higher interest rates go, the harder it will be to avoid triggering a recession.
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Shoplifting at 'Unprecedented' All-Time High in the UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/shoplifting-at-unprecedented-all-time-high-in-the-uk-1111402966.html
June 22, 2023, 7:22 PM
The UK is grappling with an unabated living cost problem as Brits turn to pilfer groceries and alcoholic beverages from convenience stores. Rising food and energy bills are among the major factors fueling inflation. Reported levels of stealing daily are "unprecedented," says James Lowman, CEO of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Iran Plans to Extend Its New Hypersonic Missile’s Range
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/iran-plans-to-extend-its-new-hypersonic-missiles-range-1111406844.html
June 22, 2023, 7:19 PM
The Islamic Republic joined the hypersonic missile club earlier this month after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps unveiled the Fattah (lit. ‘Conqueror’ or ‘Victory Giver’) hypersonic missile, adding to the Iranian pantheon short, medium and long-range missiles which the Pentagon says numbers in the thousands.
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US Coast Guard Confirms Deaths of Five Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-coast-guard-confirms-deaths-of-five-passengers-aboard-titanic-submersible-1111407878.html
June 22, 2023, 7:13 PM
Earlier on Thursday, search and rescue teams reported spotting a "debris field" within the search area for the missing tourist submersible.
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Watch Russian Lancet Drone Destroy Ukrainian Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russian-lancet-drone-destroys-ukrainian-tank-1111407236.html
June 22, 2023, 7:09 PM
Russia’s distinctive dual x-wing drones began to be regularly spotted on the battlefield in Ukraine this spring, destroying NATO artillery, rocket launchers and anti-aircraft systems, and moving on to take on tanks and armored vehicles after Kiev launched its long-awaited counteroffensive in early June.
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New Zealand’s PM Rejects Biden's Remarks on Xi Jinping
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/new-zealands-pm-rejects-bidens-remarks-on-xi-jinping-1111403830.html
June 22, 2023, 7:03 PM
Ahead of the diplomatic visit to China, New Zealand's PM Chris Hipkins disagreed with Biden's "dictator" label for Xi Jinping, emphasizing that the choice of governance in China should be the Chinese people's decision.
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Stoltenberg Stalemate: Support for NATO Chief Conceals Bitter Behind-the-Scenes Battle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/stoltenberg-stalemate-support-for-nato-chief-conceals-bitter-behind-the-scenes-battle-1111405275.html
June 22, 2023, 6:25 PM
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced in February that he would leave the job after his term expires in October. Last week, amid reports of a deadlock regarding his replacement, Stoltenberg said he might stay on. Behind the scenes, a hidden transatlantic feud risks bubbling to the surface.
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Ukrainian Counteroffensive Falling Short of Expectations, Western Officials Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ukrainian-counteroffensive-falling-short-of-expectations-western-officials-say-1111403391.html
June 22, 2023, 6:18 PM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive, in its early stages, is yielding results below initial expectations, with Russian forces demonstrating greater competence than initially assessed, two Western officials and a senior US military official said in an interview with Western media.
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Cash-Strapped Europe Still Paying to Arm Ukraine for Proxy Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/cash-strapped-europe-still-paying-to-arm-ukraine-for-proxy-conflict-1111399343.html
June 22, 2023, 5:35 PM
The European Union has doubled-down on its support for the Kiev regime, despite the resulting economic crisis. Veteran war correspondent Elijah J Magnier warned that the EU and NATO were preparing for a long-term proxy conflict against Russia.
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Pentagon ‘Calls the Tune’ in US’ China Policy as Bomber Flight Follows Blinken’s Beijing Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/pentagon-calls-the-tune-in-us-china-policy-as-bomber-flight-follows-blinkens-beijing-visit-1111402744.html
June 22, 2023, 5:23 PM
The US Air Force has dispatched several B-52H Stratofortress bombers to Abdulrachman Saleh Air Force Base in Indonesia from their bases in North Dakota. The bombers are joining US Pacific Air Forces and Indonesian Air Force aircraft in the Cope West exercise, a bilateral air drill, before returning to the US in the coming days.
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Macron's Bid to Join BRICS Summit Signals Rift Within G7 - Observer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/macrons-bid-to-join-brics-summit-signals-rift-within-g7---observer-1111405916.html
June 22, 2023, 5:14 PM
JOHANNESBURG, (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s request for an invite to the BRICS summit in August signals a rift within the US-led Group of Seven industrialized economies, Koffi Kouakou, a senior research fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Africa-China Studies, has told Sputnik.
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US Coast Guard Says Debris Found Within Search Area for Titan Sub
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-coast-guard-says-debris-found-within-search-area-for-titan-sub-experts-evaluating-info-1111403602.html
June 22, 2023, 4:28 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Multiple vessels and aircraft have been scouring the area where the Titan went missing in recent days, with a glimmer of hope emerging that the crew could be found before their air supply runs out after "acoustic feedback" resembling knocking sounds was detected.
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US Ramps Up Artillery Shell Production as Ukraine’s Offensive Sputters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-ramps-up-artillery-shell-production-as-ukraines-offensive-sputters-1111402165.html
June 22, 2023, 3:21 PM
Washington and its allies have delivered over $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine, including billions of dollars in artillery and howitzer shells and advanced long-range missiles. The support has proven insufficient to ensure the success of Ukraine’s counteroffensive, which has bogged down in the fields of Zaporozhye and the Donbass.
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'No Way to Recruit People': GOP Seeks to Codify Pentagon Drag Show Ban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/no-way-to-recruit-people-gop-seeks-to-codify-pentagon-drag-show-ban--1111399783.html
June 22, 2023, 2:58 PM
After a drag show advertised as a “family-friendly” event was canceled at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada in early June, at the start of Pride Month, the Defense Department issued a statement to say that such events were “not a suitable use” of resources.
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June 22: Russia, CIS Mark Day of Remembrance and Sorrow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/june-22-russia-cis-mark-day-of-remembrance-and-sorrow-1111400287.html
June 22, 2023, 2:30 PM
Marking the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow is a solemn occasion observed in CIS countries to honor the memory of the millions of lives lost during the Great Patriotic War. This day, which falls on June 22nd, serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet people during one of the darkest periods in human history.
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Russian Cosmonauts Conduct Spacewalk Outside ISS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russian-cosmonauts-conduct-spacewalk-outside-iss-1111382113.html
June 22, 2023, 1:52 PM
During the past three spacewalks, an airlock and a heat exchanger radiator were transferred and installed on the multipurpose laboratory module Nauka, which was also deployed and integrated.
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Former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd Announces Presidential Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/former-texas-republican-congressman-will-hurd-announces-presidential-bid-1111400847.html
June 22, 2023, 1:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US Congressman for Texas and ex-CIA officer Will Hurd joined a burgeoning Republican presidential nomination field on Thursday.
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What is the Sarmat Missile, and Why Does Western Media Call It the ‘Satan II’?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/what-is-the-sarmat-missile-and-why-does-western-media-call-it-the-satan-ii-1111399194.html
June 22, 2023, 1:27 PM
The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) is expected to become the backbone of Russia’s silo-based nuclear deterrent. What are its characteristics? Why has the West given it the creepy name of 'Satan II'? And why do Russian military planners hope that the strategic weapon will never have to be used? Sputnik explains.
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Ukraine's Strike on Chongar Bridge on Border With Crimea a Diversionary Tactic - Military Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ukraines-strike-on-chongar-bridge-on-border-with-crimea-a-diversionary-tactic---military-analyst-1111395009.html
June 22, 2023, 1:21 PM
The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked bridges on the administrative border between the Kherson region and Crimea on June 22, with the roadway on the Chongar Bridge damaged, but no casualties reported by local authorities.
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Archive Documents on First Days of Great Patriotic War Released by Russia’s MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/archive-documents-on-first-days-of-great-patriotic-war-released-by-russias-mod-1111389324.html
June 22, 2023, 12:54 PM
June 22, 1941 is one of the most tragic dates in Russian history, when, without a declaration of war, Nazi Germany attacked the USSR and carried out massive bombing of military and strategic facilities and many cities. The day has since been marked as the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow.
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Mercury Unveiled: Probe's Close Encounter Captures Planet's Stunning, Hidden Treasures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/mercury-unveiled-probes-close-encounter-captures-planets-stunning-hidden-treasures-1111390550.html
June 22, 2023, 12:42 PM
A pair of satellites captured stunning images as they flew by Mercury, revealing a wealth of intriguing geological phenomena, including tectonic and volcanic oddities and an impact crater on the planet's surface.
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Ancient Nordic Board Game Piece 'Captured' During Norwegian City's Sewer Repairs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ancient-nordic-board-game-piece-captured-during-norwegian-citys-sewer-repairs--1111381943.html
June 22, 2023, 12:04 PM
Previously, only two items with runic inscriptions have been unearthed in the city of Trondheim, which is somewhat odd given that it served as the medieval capital of Norway for centuries and was a key trading post.
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US Senators Table Bipartisan Bill Demanding 'Clean' Pentagon Audit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-senators-table-bipartisan-bill-demanding-clean-pentagon-audit-1111388162.html
June 22, 2023, 12:04 PM
The Pentagon has failed its last five audits and now cannot account for more than $1 trillion in equipment and other assets paid for by US taxpayers. Now a crossbench group of senators is demanding transparency.
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All New Russian Navy Frigates, Corvettes Set to Deploy Zircon Missiles in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/all-new-russian-navy-frigates-corvettes-set-to-deploy-zircon-missiles-in-2023-1111388999.html
June 22, 2023, 12:03 PM
The Zircon is a scramjet-powered maneuvering hypersonic cruise missile designed specifically to engage enemy ships at Mach 9 that is also capable of engaging ground targets.
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Missing Titanic Sub May Now be Out of Oxygen, US Coast Guard Presumes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/missing-titanic-sub-may-now-be-out-of-oxygen-us-coast-guard-presumes-1111398195.html
June 22, 2023, 12:02 PM
On Sunday, the OceanGate Expeditions Titan submersible went missing during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage in an area about 900 miles east of Cape Cod in the Atlantic, at a depth of approximately 13,000 feet. The submarine has a capacity to carry five people and has oxygen supply for 96 hours.
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Existing Global Financial System Exhausted, Not Up to New Challenges - French President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/existing-global-financial-system-exhausted-not-up-to-new-challenges---french-president-1111396344.html
June 22, 2023, 11:50 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The existing global financial system is outdated and does not meet the new challenges, while the new system must be adopted and aligned with the world's goals, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
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Putin Holds Meeting With Qatari Foreign Minister in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/putin-holds-meeting-with-qatari-foreign-minister-in-moscow-1111392422.html
June 22, 2023, 11:49 AM
The situation on energy markets will be on the agenda of today's talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
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Seven More Brands Join Good Food Russia Showroom, Boosting Export Opportunities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/seven-more-brands-join-good-food-russia-showroom-boosting-export-opportunities-1111394283.html
June 22, 2023, 11:43 AM
The expert commission of the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) has approved products from seven more companies to be promoted via the Good Food Russia demonstrations and tasting pavilions abroad, the center reported on 21 June.
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What is 'Surovikin Defensive Line' Which Ukrainian Forces Can't Crack?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/what-is-surovikin-defensive-line-which-ukrainian-forces-cant-crack-1111393818.html
June 22, 2023, 11:19 AM
Ukraine’s president has acknowledged that Kiev’s counteroffensive is going “slower than desired,” claiming it’s because of his concern about “people’s lives.” Moscow says otherwise, citing the loss of thousands of Ukrainian troops and hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles for miniscule gains. What’s stopping Kiev’s offensive? Sputnik explains.
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Russian Aerospace Forces Strike Warehouse of Foreign Arms, Equipment in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russian-aerospace-forces-strike-warehouse-of-foreign-arms-equipment-in-ukraine---moscow-1111394828.html
June 22, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine launched its long-advertised counteroffensive in early June after multiple postponements. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian troops try but fail to advance along three directions: South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye, the latter being of primary focus.
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EU Transfers to Ukraine Another $1.6Bln in Financial Assistance – Von der Leyen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/eu-transfers-to-ukraine-another-16bln-in-financial-assistance--von-der-leyen-1111394543.html
June 22, 2023, 11:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, the European Commission has reviewed the draft EU budget for the 2024-2027 period and asked member states to increase it by 66 billion euros ($72 billion), mostly to fund assistance for Ukraine.
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Watch Russian 2S5 Giatsint-S Artillery System in Combat Action During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russian-2s5-giatsint-s-artillery-system-in-combat-action-during-special-op-1111379300.html
June 22, 2023, 10:12 AM
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is a self-propelled howitzer known for its firepower and long range. With a 152mm caliber, the 2S5 Giatsint-S can fire a variety of ammunition, including high-explosive, anti-tank, and cluster munitions.
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Russia Witnesses Possible Discord in West, Growing Pressure on Ukraine - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russia-witnesses-possible-discord-in-west-growing-pressure-on-ukraine---kremlin-1111391396.html
June 22, 2023, 10:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Ukrainian troops slowed down their activity after 16 days of hostilities and are regrouping after 16 days of active hostilities.
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Watch Russian Serviceman Recover Ukrainian Drone Clobbered by Grocery Bag
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russian-serviceman-downs-ukrainian-drone-with-shopping-bag-1111380126.html
June 22, 2023, 10:09 AM
The long-advertised and repeatedly delayed Ukrainian counteroffensive started on 4 June along the South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye directions.
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What is Known About Ukraine Attack on Chongar Bridge on Border With Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/what-is-known-about-ukraine-attack-on-chongar-bridge-on-border-with-crimea-1111388076.html
June 22, 2023, 10:03 AM
On Tuesday, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu warned that the Kiev regime was intending to carry out strikes on Crimea with Western-supplied HIMARS and Storm Shadow cruise missiles, adding that use of these weapons outside the zone of the special military operation would signal "full involvement of the US and UK in the conflict."
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Putin Says Western Countries Seem to Be Ready to Fight to Last Ukrainian
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/putin-says-western-countries-seem-to-be-ready-to-fight-to-last-ukrainian-1111390120.html
June 22, 2023, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops launched a large-scale offensive in five sectors of the South Donetsk direction on June 4 but failed to achieve their goals, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
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Vacant Office Space Converted to Housing As Ukrainian Migrants Flood NYC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/vacant-office-space-converted-to-housing-as-migrants-from-ukraine-flood-ny-1111386304.html
June 22, 2023, 9:06 AM
As the US, UK, EU and some of their allies have already committed billions of dollars' worth of lethal aid to fan the flames of the Ukraine conflict, the West has also exacerbated the problem of refugees. The longer the conflagration persists, the more resources hosting countries will be forced to spend accommodating Ukrainian migrants.
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Putin Meets With Russian Security Council Members
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/putin-meets-with-russian-security-council-members-1111388288.html
June 22, 2023, 9:05 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been holding regular meetings with members of the Security Council since the beginning of the Kremlin's special military operation in Ukraine.
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CIA Vet Warns US Intel Agencies 'Will Do Everything' to Help Dems in 2024 Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/cia-vet-warns-us-intel-agencies-will-do-everything-to-help-dems-in-2024-race-1111379378.html
June 22, 2023, 8:16 AM
Former Special Counsel John Durham offered his first public testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the details of his report into the FBI’s handling of allegations of collusion between ex-President Donald Trump and Russia. The day before, Durham testified behind closed doors to the US House Intelligence Committee.
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Swedish Prosecutors Say Reserve Right to Classify Some Data on Nord Stream Blasts' Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/swedish-prosecutors-say-reserve-right-to-classify-some-data-on-nord-stream-blasts-probe-1111387533.html
June 22, 2023, 7:58 AM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - Last week, Swedish public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist, who is in charge of the investigation in the blasts, expressed the hope that by fall the prosecution would bring charges against those responsible for the bombings.
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Watch: Russia's Solntsepyok Flamethrower Fire at Ukrainian Positions in Donetsk Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russias-solntsepyok-flamethrower-fire-at-ukrainian-positions-in-donetsk-direction-1111378998.html
June 22, 2023, 7:42 AM
The Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower is a Russian-made weapon designed to clear out enemy trenches and bunkers, as well as to destroy enemy manpower located in open terrain and fortifications.
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OceanGate's Missing Submersible May Have Exploded on Way to Titanic Wreck
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/oceangates-missing-submersible-may-have-exploded-on-way-to-titanic-wreck-1111386860.html
June 22, 2023, 7:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Sunday, OceanGate’s submarine went missing during an expedition to the Titanic wreckage in an area about 900 miles east of Cape Cod in the North Atlantic, at a depth of approximately 13,000 feet.
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US House Committee Advances $886Bln Defense Policy Bill for 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-house-committee-advances-886bln-defense-policy-bill-for-2024-1111386737.html
June 22, 2023, 7:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Armed Services Committee advanced the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024.
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Russia Stands for Strengthening Mechanisms Preventing Bioweapons Development - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russia-stands-for-strengthening-mechanisms-preventing-bioweapons-development---putin-1111386541.html
June 22, 2023, 7:16 AM
SOCHI (Sputnik) - Russia stand for strengthening mechanisms that prevent the development of biological and toxin weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
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Denmark Drills Deployed Soldiers in 'Ukraine-Like' Settings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/denmark-drills-deployed-soldiers-in-ukraine-like-settings-1111379890.html
June 22, 2023, 7:05 AM
Russia's ambassador to Denmark has stressed that Copenhagen's "interest in more bloodshed in Ukraine" shows that the Danish "arsenal of diplomatic tools is empty". He also warned of the potential for a greater escalation of the conflict and the risk of direct involvement of NATO members.
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Watch Russia's New Rezky Corvette Test-Fire Uran Anti-Ship Cruise Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-russias-new-rezky-corvette-test-fire-uran-anti-ship-cruise-missile-1111380764.html
June 22, 2023, 6:50 AM
The Russian Pacific Fleet is one of the country's major naval forces, which plays a crucial role in safeguarding Russia's interests in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Leaders of States Unfriendly to Russia Not Appropriate Guests at BRICS Summit - Russian Deputy FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/leaders-of-states-unfriendly-to-russia-not-appropriate-guests-at-brics-summit---ryabkov-1111385680.html
June 22, 2023, 6:49 AM
SOCHI (Sputnik) - Last week, a French newspaper reported, citing sources in the Elysee Palace, that French President Emmanuel Macron had asked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for an invitation to the upcoming BRICS summit.
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Watch: Ukrainian Armed Forces Are Hit With Grad Rockets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/watch-ukrainian-armed-forces-are-hit-with-grad-rockets-1111378915.html
June 22, 2023, 6:34 AM
The MLRS Grad stands for multiple-launch rocket system, and is designed and produced by Russia's military industry. It is a highly effective artillery system capable of launching up to 40 rockets in a single salvo. The rockets can be armed with different types of warheads, including high explosive, incendiary, and fragmentation.
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Syria, Turkiye Agree With Russia's Road Map Concept
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/syria-turkiye-agree-with-russias-road-map-concept---envoy-lavrentyev-1111381761.html
June 22, 2023, 6:12 AM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Following a meeting in Moscow on May 10, the foreign ministers of Russia, Turkiye, Syria and Iran gave orders to work on a draft road map. Deputy foreign ministers of the four countries met in Astana on June 20 to consider the issue.
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US Nuclear-Powered Submarine Conducts Joint Drills With South Korean Navy – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-nuclear-powered-submarine-conducts-joint-drills-with-south-korean-navy--reports-1111381470.html
June 22, 2023, 6:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - USS Michigan, a US Ohio-class strategic nuclear-powered guided missile submarine, took part in joint drills with the South Korean navy during the stay in the country in line with the Washington Declaration, South Korean news agency reported on Thursday, citing its military.
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Pakistan Ready to Diversify Currencies in Transactions With Russia – Commerce Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/pakistan-ready-to-diversify-currencies-in-transactions-with-russia--commerce-minister-1111381298.html
June 22, 2023, 5:58 AM
ISLAMABAD (Sputnik) - Last week, Russian Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said Russia had started supplying oil to Pakistan with payment in "friendly" currencies. Pakistani Petroleum Minister Musadik Malik said the country had paid for the first batch in Chinese yuan.
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Ukraine's Military Strikes Bridges on Border With Crimea - Acting Kherson Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ukraines-military-strikes-bridges-on-border-with-crimea---acting-kherson-governor-1111380439.html
June 22, 2023, 5:34 AM
SIMFEROPOL Russia (Sputnik) - Crimean head Sergey Aksenov said on Telegram that bomb disposal technicians were examining the sites of the Ukrainian strike on the Chongar bridge. He confirmed that there were no casualties, adding that the information about the possibility of traffic across the bridge would be available within an hour.
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Turkiye Expects Specific Steps From Sweden for NATO Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/turkiye-expects-specific-steps-from-sweden-for-nato-membership---parliament-speaker-1111379519.html
June 22, 2023, 4:56 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The NATO summit in Vilnius is scheduled for July 11-12. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Sweden has completely fulfilled its obligations to Turkiye, which is blocking Sweden's entry into NATO.
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Russian Envoy: US Should Pay for Ukraine's Recovery Since It's Prolonging Hostilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/antonov-us-should-pay-for-ukraines-recovery-since-its-prolonging-hostilities-1111378557.html
June 22, 2023, 4:17 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Earlier, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Commission will present a proposal on using immobilized Russian assets for supporting Ukraine before the summer break.
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US House Passes Measure to Implement Initiative to Enhance US-Taiwan Trade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-house-passes-measure-to-implement-initiative-to-enhance-us-taiwan-trade-1111378416.html
June 22, 2023, 4:11 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed legislation to implement a new initiative agreed to between the United States and Taiwan that will enhance bilateral trade.
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Russia's Vostok Battlegroup Wipes Out Ukrainian Tanks, Manpower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/russias-vostok-grouping-of-troops-destroys-ukrainian-tanks-manpower-1111378300.html
June 22, 2023, 4:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Vostok Battlegroup has defeated Ukrainian servicemen preparing for an offensive, during the operation tanks, armored vehicles and manpower were destroyed, spokesman Oleg Chekhov told Sputnik.
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US Senior Officials Taken Aback by Biden Labeling Xi a 'Dictator' - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-senior-officials-taken-aback-by-biden-labeling-xi-a-dictator---reports-1111378181.html
June 22, 2023, 4:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden caught other US officials off guard when he referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator," media reported.
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Pelosi: GOP Has Turned House Into ‘Puppet Show’ With Schiff Censure Vote
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/pelosi-gop-has-turned-house-into-puppet-show-with-schiff-censure-vote-1111377982.html
June 22, 2023, 3:58 AM
Earlier Wednesday, the House chamber voted to formally censure US Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) over promotion of the alleged Trump-Russia collusion.
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Mark Zuckerberg Appears to Accept Elon Musk's Cage Fight Challenge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/mark-zuckerberg-appears-to-accept-elon-musks-cage-fight-challenge-1111377847.html
June 22, 2023, 3:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta*, has seemingly accepted Twitter chief Elon Musk's challenge to a cage fight, according to Zuckerberg's social media.
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Ancient Mayan City Found in Southern Mexico
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/ancient-mayan-city-found-in-southern-mexico-1111377624.html
June 22, 2023, 3:15 AM
Archeologists in Mexico have discovered a historical surprise in the jungle of the Yucatán Peninsula.
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Israel Defense Forces: Drone Struck Vehicle With Palestinian Militants Near Jalamah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/israel-defense-forces-drone-struck-vehicle-with-palestinian-militants-near-jalamah-1111377488.html
June 22, 2023, 2:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) attacked and destroyed on Wednesday a "suspicious vehicle" with a group of Palestinian militants inside, allegedly involved in a recent shooting near the town of Jalamah, the IDF said.
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Over 30 People Killed in Gas Tank Explosion in China's Yinchuan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/over-30-people-killed-in-gas-tank-explosion-in-chinas-yinchuan-1111377365.html
June 22, 2023, 2:25 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - More than 30 people have been killed in a liquefied gas tank blast in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China, Chinese media reported Thursday, citing local authorities.
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US Deploys B-52H Stratofortress Bombers to Indonesia for First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-deploys-b-52h-stratofortress-bombers-to-indonesia-for-first-time-1111377245.html
June 22, 2023, 1:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has deployed B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers to Indonesia for the first time as it seeks to take the bilateral military cooperation to a higher level, the Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs said in a statement.
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US Court Schedules Initial Appearance for Hunter Biden on July 26
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/us-court-schedules-initial-appearance-for-hunter-biden-on-july-26-1111376923.html
June 22, 2023, 1:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A US District Judge Maryellen Noreika has set the initial appearance for Hunter Biden in a criminal case of illegal possession of a firearm on July 26 at 10 a.m. (15:00 GMT) in Wilmington, Delaware, according to a court document.
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Videos: At Least 37 People Injured After Explosion Rocks Paris' Latin Quarter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230622/videos-at-least-37-people-injured-after-explosion-rocks-paris-latin-quarter-1111376301.html
June 22, 2023, 12:08 AM
What is being reported as a gas explosion called for about 270 firefighters to arrive on the scene to battle a massive fire that erupted in Paris’ fifth arrondissement, which is also known as the city's Latin Quarter.
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US House Votes to Formally Censure Rep. Adam Schiff Over Trump-Russia Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/us-house-votes-to-formally-censure-rep-adam-schiff-over-trump-russia-claims-1111376159.html
June 21, 2023, 11:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives voted to formally censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) over his claims regarding alleged collusion between former US President Donald Trump and Russia in his previous role as head of the House Intelligence Committee.
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Officials Stumped on What Might Be Causing 'Banging Sound' Near Titanic Search Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/officials-stumped-on-what-might-be-causing-banging-sound-near-titanic-search-site-1111375157.html
June 21, 2023, 10:47 PM
OceanGate’s Titan submersible initially set out with five passengers onboard with hopes to view the Titanic wreckage site; however, the vessel lost contact with its support ship on Sunday, after an hour and 45 following its initial dive.
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UK Defense Secretary Claims He's Out of NATO Chief Race as US Wants Stoltenberg to Stay
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/uk-defense-secretary-claims-hes-out-of-nato-chief-race-as-us-wants-stoltenberg-to-stay-1111375650.html
June 21, 2023, 10:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said on Wednesday that he is not going to run for NATO's leading position as the US wants incumbent Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to keep the post.
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Photos: China Names 102-Meter-Tall Cypress Tree as Tallest in Asia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/photos-china-names-102-meter-tall-cypress-tree-as-tallest-in-asia-1111375003.html
June 21, 2023, 9:28 PM
A Chinese research team has announced its discovery of the tallest known tree in Asia in the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The towering timber is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
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Justice Alito Pens Pre-Emptive Reply to Report on Undisclosed Perks From SCOTUS Petitioner
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/justice-alito-pens-pre-emptive-reply-to-report-on-undisclosed-perks-from-scotus-petitioner-1111374049.html
June 21, 2023, 8:45 PM
When a journalist from investigative news site ProPublica reached out for comment from Associate Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito about a forthcoming story, the conservative justice instead gave a scorching public reply in the Wall Street Journal even before the original story was run.
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McCarthy Urges US House Republicans to Oppose Fast-Tracked Biden Impeachment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/mccarthy-urges-us-house-republicans-to-oppose-fast-tracked-biden-impeachment-1111373883.html
June 21, 2023, 8:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly urged fellow Republicans to oppose a fast-tracked impeachment resolution against President Joe Biden, proposed by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert.
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'Surovikin Defensive Line' Impregnable, Kiev Should Sue for Peace to Avoid Further Losses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/surovikin-defensive-line-impregnable-kiev-should-sue-for-peace-to-avoid-further-losses-1111373042.html
June 21, 2023, 7:06 PM
The former head of Estonian foreign intelligence has acknowledged that Kiev’s summer offensive has been brought to a standstill by the “long defensive lines along the entire length of the front” prepared by Russia. How have Russian troops been able to halt the NATO-trained, armed and equipped Ukrainian forces? Sputnik spoke to experts to find out.
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Top-Notch Diplomacy: State Dept. Doesn't Think Biden's 'Dictator' Remark Needs Further Clarification
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/top-notch-diplomacy-state-dept-doesnt-think-bidens-dictator-remark-needs-further-clarification-1111372705.html
June 21, 2023, 6:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - On Tuesday, Biden said that Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not have all the information about the incident involving a Chinese balloon that the United States shot down in February, stating that it was a "great embarrassment for dictators."
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Yuan's Share in SWIFT Transactions Reaches Highest Point Since January 2022
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/yuans-share-in-swift-transactions-reaches-highest-point-since-january-2022-1111372402.html
June 21, 2023, 6:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The share of the Chinese national currency yuan in international trade settlements via SWIFT totaled 2.54% in May, which is its highest level since January 2022, the global payment system's data, analyzed by Sputnik, showed on Wednesday.
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‘Long, Costly’ Legal Battle Awaits Attempt to Seize Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Reconstruction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/long-costly-legal-battle-awaits-attempt-to-seize-frozen-russian-assets-for-ukraine-reconstruction-1111370843.html
June 21, 2023, 6:07 PM
The European Union claims to have more than €200 billion in Russian Central Bank assets frozen in its members’ banks. Spurred on by Kiev, there have been several threats and attempts to seize that money and give it to Ukraine - so far with no avail.
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Delivery Delays and Cost Surges Plague US Missile Defense Radar Project
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/delivery-delays-and-cost-surges-plague-us-missile-defense-radar-project-1111357530.html
June 21, 2023, 5:59 PM
Lockheed Martin's new ground radar system, designed to bolster the US missile defense in Alaska, is being hampered by immense delays and cost overruns, raising serious concerns about the project.
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Russian Navy to Be Reinforced by 44 Ships in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/russian-navy-to-be-reinforced-by-44-ships-in-2023-1111371908.html
June 21, 2023, 5:42 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The Russian navy will take delivery of 44 warships and support vessels in 2023, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, said on Wednesday.
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Dangling NATO Membership in Front of Kiev Will ‘Escalate Conflict,’ May End in ‘Nuclear War’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/dangling-nato-membership-in-front-of-kiev-will-escalate-conflict-may-end-in-nuclear-war-1111368454.html
June 21, 2023, 5:37 PM
France has reportedly dropped a decade-and-a-half-old objection to prospective Ukrainian membership in NATO, ostensibly in the interests of forcing Russia to the negotiating table amid Kiev’s flagging counteroffensive. Paris' move is not only foolhardy, but highly dangerous, a pair of former US military officers have told Sputnik.
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US Fed Chief Says Nearly All Policy-Makers Want More Rate Hikes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/us-fed-chief-says-nearly-all-policy-makers-want-more-rate-hikes-1111370396.html
June 21, 2023, 5:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FOMC’s next decision on rates will be on July 26, with economists predicting the Fed will add another quarter percentage point, bringing rates to a peak of 5.5%, to further tame inflation.
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US Justice is Blind — Unless Your Name is Hunter Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/us-justice-is-blind--unless-your-name-is-hunter-biden-1111364046.html
June 21, 2023, 4:58 PM
Hunter Biden has escaped prosecution and jail for corruption and influence-peddling with a zero-time plea bargain. Former US diplomat and former senior foreign policy advisor Jim Jatras and Jim Hoft, founder of news website The Gateway Pundit, were not surprised.
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Watch Russian Developers Test Fly New 'Ovod' FPV Kamikaze Drone in Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/watch-russian-developers-test-fly-new-ovod-fpv-kamikaze-drone-in-donetsk-1111366108.html
June 21, 2023, 4:52 PM
"Ovod" (lit. "Gadfly"), a new Russian-made kamikaze drone, cheap to produce but effective in combat, has completed its first test drive.
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Scott Ritter: Ukraine's Counteroffensive Loses Momentum as Logistics Falters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/scott-ritter-ukraines-counter-offensive-loses-momentum-as-logistics-falters-1111363622.html
June 21, 2023, 4:50 PM
The Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russia has been largely futile due to a mismatch between political objectives and military capabilities to achieve them, leading to a political endgame favoring Russia, Scott Ritter, an ex-intel officer and former UN weapons inspector, told Sputnik.
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Three Vessels Join Search for Titanic Tourist Submersible - US Coast Guard
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/three-vessels-join-search-for-titanic-tourist-submersible---us-coast-guard-1111369920.html
June 21, 2023, 4:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Coast Guard confirmed that a Canadian aircraft had detected underwater noises in the search area for the submersible.
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Four People in Critical Condition After Gas Explosion in Paris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/four-people-in-critical-condition-after-gas-explosion-in-paris-1111369453.html
June 21, 2023, 4:44 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - At least four people are in critical condition after an explosion occurred in the firth arrondissement of Paris on Wednesday, a French media reported.
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US Congressman Threatens Blinken With Subpoena to Produce Afghanistan Withdrawal Documents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/us-congressman-threatens-blinken-with-subpoena-to-produce-afghanistan-withdrawal-documents-1111369231.html
June 21, 2023, 4:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, threatening to subpoena him if the State Department does not produce requested documents related to the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
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US Ready to Bring Forces to Middle East as Needed to 'Deter Any Aggression' - US General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/us-ready-to-bring-forces-to-middle-east-as-needed-to-deter-any-aggression---us-general-1111369094.html
June 21, 2023, 4:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is ready to bring additional military forces to the Middle East in order to maintain stability and to deter any possible aggression in the region, Combined Forces Air Component Commander for US Central Command Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich said on Wednesday.
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China Patrolling Disputed Islands Northeast of Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/china-patrolling-disputed-islands-northeast-of-taiwan-1111368975.html
June 21, 2023, 4:34 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China has conducted a maritime patrol near disputed islands in the East China Sea known as the Diaoyu Islands in China and the Senkaku Islands in Japan, the China Coast Guard said on Wednesday.
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Black Holes in Lonely Galaxies Found to Be Hungrier Than Those Jostling for Space
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/black-holes-in-lonely-galaxies-found-to-be-hungrier-than-those-jostling-for-space--1111364555.html
June 21, 2023, 3:22 PM
Less than 20% of all existing galaxies inhabit empty voids of space, enjoying no interaction with other galaxies, clarified the researchers, adding that the remaining 80% jostle about in crowded clusters as they gorge themselves on stellar material.
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Confronting Russia’s Air Superiority, Ukraine Begs West for 'Even More' F-16s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/confronting-russias-air-superiority-ukraine-begs-west-for-even-more-f-16s-1111363758.html
June 21, 2023, 2:47 PM
The long-awaited counteroffensive is now in its third week, but the Ukrainian forces have not even reached the first line of Russia's defense, having gotten bogged down in the so-called "forefield".
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Modi-Biden Summit: Can US Pry India From BRICS’ Orbit?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/modi-biden-summit-can-us-pry-india-from-brics-orbit-1111365147.html
June 21, 2023, 2:38 PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in New York Wednesday, kicking off a four-day state visit to the United States, which will include a ceremonial welcome and state dinner at the White House. What’s the trip’s purpose? How do US and Indian visions on cooperation differ? Sputnik reached out to international affairs experts for answers.
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What to Know as Special Counsel Durham Faces Congress Over FBI's 'Russiagate' Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/what-to-know-as-special-counsel-durham-faces-congress-over-fbis-russiagate-probe-1111358668.html
June 21, 2023, 2:04 PM
Released by US Attorney John Durham in May, the report digging into the origins of the FBI's Crossfire Hurricane investigation into the 2016 Donald Trump campaign's alleged ties to "Russia" found that the agency had been "seriously deficient," relying on “raw, unanalyzed, and uncorroborated intelligence."
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Pentagon Magically Finds Extra $6Bn of Arms for Ukraine in 'Accounting Error'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/pentagon-magically-finds-extra-6bn-of-arms-for-ukraine-in-accounting-error-1111358790.html
June 21, 2023, 1:45 PM
Amid the lacklustre Ukrainian counteroffensive, Kiev's increasing reliance on Western-supplied arms has raised tensions between US officials. The Biden administration's blank-cheque policy for Kiev is now being questioned by those counting the cost of the multibillion-dollar splurge.
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Watch Russian Tor-M1 Weapon System Destroys Ukrainian Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/watch-russian-tor-m1-weapon-system-destroys-ukrainian-drone-1111360411.html
June 21, 2023, 1:25 PM
Tor-M1 is a Russian-made mobile surface-to-air missile system. The system is designed to shoot down a variety of targets, including planes, helicopters, drones, and missiles at a range of up to 12 kilometers. It is highly mobile and can be quickly deployed to different locations, making it flexible in its use.
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Sweden to Procure Up to 3,000 NATO-Compatible Military Trucks From Italy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/sweden-to-procure-up-to-3000-nato-compatible-military-trucks-from-italy-1111352900.html
June 21, 2023, 12:31 PM
Having abandoned non-alignment and applied to join NATO, Sweden is on its way to raising its military expenditure and is in the process of re-establishing formerly decommissioned bases and units.
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Belgium's Defense Chief Says Arms Used by Ukrainian Saboteurs Not Discussed With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/belgiums-defense-minister-says-arms-used-in-raid-from-ukraine-not-discussed-with-russia-1111362564.html
June 21, 2023, 12:18 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Western countries have been supplying Kiev with various types of weapon systems, including air defense missiles, multiple launch rocket systems, tanks, self-propelled artillery and anti-aircraft guns since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine over a year ago.
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Russia's Nuclear Triad Ensures Global Balance of Power - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/russias-nuclear-triad-ensures-global-balance-of-power---putin-1111362453.html
June 21, 2023, 12:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier this month, the US Department of State said it immediately stops notifying Russia about the status or location of missiles and launchers as required under the New START arms control treaty, stops facilitating New START treaty inspections on its territory by revoking visas issued to Russian inspectors.
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New Video Taken by Underwater Drone Shows Blown Up Nord Stream Pipelines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230621/new-video-taken-by-underwater-drone-shows-blown-up-nord-stream-pipelines---1111358993.html
June 21, 2023, 12:07 PM
In September 2022, explosions targeted the Nord Stream pipelines, a crucial gas transportation system linking Russia and Germany beneath the Baltic Sea. The sabotage, lambasted by Moscow as an act of international terrorism, remains under investigation by Denmark, Germany, and Sweden, as well as separately by Russia.
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