WW2's Turning Point: Marking 81 Years Since Stalingrad's Liberation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ww2s-turning-point-marking-81-years-since-stalingrads-liberation---1116549524.html
February 2, 2024, 1:28 PM
The liberation of Stalingrad in 1943 was a pivotal moment in World War II, known as the Great Patriotic War in the Soviet Union. This significant event marked a crucial victory for the Soviet Union over the Nazi German forces.
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Watch Destruction of Ukrainian Tank by Krasnopol Precision-Guided Artillery Munition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/watch-destruction-of-ukrainian-tank-by-krasnopol-precision-guided-artillery-munition-1116556766.html
February 2, 2024, 1:04 PM
The 2K25 Krasnopol guided projectile is a weapon effectively used by the Russian Army in the special military operation. It is designed to engage a wide range of targets, including enemy troops, fortifications, and armored vehicles.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 290 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukraine-loses-up-to-290-soldiers-near-donetsk-in-past-day---mod-1116557359.html
February 2, 2024, 12:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 290 soldiers in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
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Polish Farmers Announce Full Blockade of Poland-Ukraine Border on February 9
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/polish-farmers-announce-full-blockade-of-poland-ukraine-border-on-february-9-1116556064.html
February 2, 2024, 12:47 PM
The growing farmer demonstrations in the EU show no signs of abating soon, as farmers in Poland join the fray to register their distaste of the 27-member bloc's agricultural policies.
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Russian Investigators Dealing With Return of Bodies of Ukrainian PoWs - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/russian-investigators-dealing-with-return-of-bodies-of-ukrainian-pows---kremlin-1116554651.html
February 2, 2024, 11:50 AM
TULA (Sputnik) - The Russian investigative authorities are currently dealing with the issue of return of the bodies of Ukrainian PoWs who were killed in the downing of the Il-76 military aircraft in the Belgorod Region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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Houthis Target UK Merchant Ship in Red Sea as US-Led Op to Contain Militia Leaks Like a Sieve
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/houthis-target-uk-merchant-ship-in-red-sea-as-us-led-op-to-contain-militia-leaks-like-a-sieve-1116553606.html
February 2, 2024, 11:24 AM
The Yemeni militia kicked off an operation to hijack and strike suspected Israeli-affiliated commercial vessels sailing through the Red Sea in November over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The US responded by assembling a “coalition of the willing” in December, which almost immediately fell apart as major allies pulled out.
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Almost 79% of Russians Trust Putin, 76.2% Approve of His Work – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/almost-79-of-russians-trust-putin-762-approve-of-his-work--poll-1116554215.html
February 2, 2024, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - As many as 78.9% of Russians trust President Vladimir Putin, while 76.2% generally approve of his job performance, a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) showed on Friday.
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Asia's Share in Russia's Lumber Exports Up to 98%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/asias-share-in-russias-lumber-exports-up-to-98-1116553488.html
February 2, 2024, 10:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Asia has replaced Europe as a destination for Russian lumber exports, with the share of Central Asia rising to almost 100% and China continuing to lead the pack of importers, the federal forest inventory manager said.
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Russia Delivered 127 High-Precision Strikes on Ukraine's Military Sites in January - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/russia-delivered-127-high-precision-strikes-on-ukraines-military-sites-in-january---shoigu-1116549371.html
February 2, 2024, 10:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces carried out 127 strikes with high-precision weapons on military infrastructure and facilities of the defense industry of Ukraine in January, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday.
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New $54Bln for Ukraine Aimed at Supporting Economy, Not Arms Procurement - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/new-54bln-for-ukraine-aimed-at-supporting-economy-not-arms-procurement---orban-1116548936.html
February 2, 2024, 8:57 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - A new 50 billion euro ($54.4 billion) package for Ukraine is aimed at supporting the country's economy, which cannot survive without European and US support, and is not related to arms procurement, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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Over 50% of Italians Support Launch of Peace Talks on Ukraine Conflict - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/over-50-of-italians-support-launch-of-peace-talks-on-ukraine-conflict---poll-1116548729.html
February 2, 2024, 8:54 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - Over half of Italians (58%) believe that it is necessary to launch discussions on the issue of peace talks on the Ukraine conflict, a poll conducted by Italian demographic institute Winpoll showed on Friday.
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Top Ukrainian Official Urges Kiev to Reveal True Losses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukrainian-officer-urges-kiev-reveal-true-losses-1116548188.html
February 2, 2024, 8:36 AM
On January 20, a high-ranking Ukrainian official, Andriy Yermak, said in an interview that the Ukrainian military was complaining about its inability to advance due to a lack of men and weapons. In this regard, he acknowledged the difficult situation at the front for Ukrainian troops.
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Ukraine's FrankenSAM Air Defenses Expose NATO Vulnerability - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukraines-frankensam-air-defenses-expose-nato-vulnerability---report-1116548018.html
February 2, 2024, 6:26 AM
The FrankenSAM surface-to-air missile program involves the development and production of improvised air defense systems using components and materials from Ukrainian and Western stockpiles. Old decommissioned anti-aircraft missiles will be reused as ammunition for these systems.
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Zelensky Wants Zaluzhny Out Over Alleged Effort to Pursue Ceasefire With Russia - Hersh
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/zelensky-wants-zaluzhny-out-over-alleged-effort-to-pursue-ceasefire-with-russia---hersh-1116547705.html
February 2, 2024, 4:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky wants to remove Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny from his post because of his alleged involvement in secret talks with Western officials about pursuing a ceasefire with Russia, US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh reported.
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Zelensky-Zaluzhny Feud Proves Kiev Has ‘No Center of Power’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/zelensky---zaluzhny-rift-shows-there-is-no-center-of-power-in-kiev-1116547428.html
February 2, 2024, 4:00 AM
Over the past week, there have been reports in Western media outlets that Volodymyr Zelensky asked Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny to resign, but Zaluzhny refused.
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Germany to Send Frigate to Red Sea Next Week to Take Part in EU Operation - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/germany-to-send-frigate-to-red-sea-next-week-to-take-part-in-eu-operation---reports-1116547296.html
February 2, 2024, 3:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany will send its frigate Hessen to the Red Sea next week to take part in a European operation to protect merchant vessels from Yemen's Houthi rebels, DPA news agency reported.
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Ukraine's Grain Complaint Against Poland Still Pending Before WTO - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/ukraines-grain-complaint-against-poland-still-pending-before-wto---reports-1116547152.html
February 2, 2024, 3:31 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Kiev has not yet withdrawn its claims with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over Poland's ban of Ukrainian grain imports to the country, Polish media reported.
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Former CIA Officer Jailed For 40 Years Over Espionage, Child Pornography - Justice Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/former-cia-officer-jailed-for-40-years-over-espionage-child-pornography---justice-dept-1116547019.html
February 2, 2024, 3:15 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A federal judge has sentenced former CIA officer Joshua Adam Schulte to 40 years in jail for the biggest data breach in the agency's history, espionage and child pornography, the Department of Justice announced in a press release.
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Haley’s Secession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/haleys-secession-1116546591.html
February 2, 2024, 2:12 AM
With tensions growing between the US Federal government and the state government of Texas rising rapidly, calls for Texas’ secession from the union have grown from a whisper to, if not a scream then certainly a loud grumble.
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US Has ‘Overstayed’ Its ‘Effectiveness’ in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/us-has-overstayed-its-effectiveness-in-middle-east-1116546301.html
February 2, 2024, 1:49 AM
Days after the US State Department announced that three US troops were killed in a drone attack on a base near Jordan, US President Joe Biden blamed Iran, arguing that they provided weapons to the militants and promised a strong response, including hitting Iranian targets. Iran, in turn, said it would respond to any attack.
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French Politician Says $54Bln in Aid to Ukraine Will Cost France $8.6Bln in Taxpayers' Money
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/french-politician-says-54bln-in-aid-to-ukraine-will-cost-france-86bln-in-taxpayers-money-1116546030.html
February 2, 2024, 1:40 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The EU's new 50-billion-euro ($54 billion) aid package to Ukraine will cost France 8 billion euros in taxpayers' money, which could be put to better use such as helping the protesting farmers, French member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani said.
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Iran Begins Construction of New Nuclear Power Plant - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/iran-begins-construction-of-new-nuclear-power-plant---reports-1116546452.html
February 2, 2024, 1:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, announced the start of construction of a new nuclear power plant (NPP), which is in line with the country's initiative to upgrade nuclear energy generative capacity to 20,000 megawatts, Iranian state-run news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.
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Schumer Says Will Release Text of US Senate Ukraine Aid, Border Proposal by Sunday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240202/schumer-says-will-release-text-of-us-senate-ukraine-aid-border-proposal-by-sunday-1116546153.html
February 2, 2024, 12:16 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday that lawmakers will release the text of a supplemental funding bill with Ukraine aid and border security measures by Sunday.
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White House Says Will 'Look Into' Reports of US Covert Operations in Venezuela
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/white-house-says-will-look-into-reports-of-us-covert-operations-in-venezuela-1116545896.html
February 1, 2024, 11:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The White House will look into reports of a years-long US campaign of sending undercover operatives into Venezuela to build drug trafficking cases against the country's leadership, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday.
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US Created Ukraine Conflict to Keep Europe ‘Under Its Thumb’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-created-ukraine-conflict-to-keep-europe-under-its-thumb-1116544477.html
February 1, 2024, 10:23 PM
On Thursday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban relented to pressure from the EU and finally allowed €50 billion in military and financial aid to be transferred to Ukraine after blocking the funding for more than a month. The funds are ostensibly planned to fund Ukraine until 2027 and came as US aid remains stalled in Congress.
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DoD Insider Details Ukrainian Patriot Training as Russia Confirms Missile’s Use to Down Il-76
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/dod-insider-details-ukrainian-patriot-training-as-russia-confirms-missiles-use-to-down-il-76-1116543563.html
February 1, 2024, 7:24 PM
Russian investigators have released conclusive evidence that the Russian Il-76 shot down on January 24 while shuttling Ukrainian PoWs for an exchange was hit by Patriot missiles. Retired US Air Force officer Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik why it's almost inconceivable for Ukraine to operate the complex air and missile defense system independently.
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How EU's Ukraine and Climate Change Adventurism Kill Bloc's Farming
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/how-eus-ukraine-and-climate-change-adventurism-kill-blocs-farming-1116541935.html
February 1, 2024, 7:10 PM
Europe has been rocked by growing protests by farmers over low prices, high production costs, green policies and cheap imports. What's behind the growing movement?
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Kiev's Bill on Mobilization: Throwing More Ukrainians Into Meat-Grinder
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/kievs-bill-on-mobilization-throwing-more-ukrainians-into-meat-grinder--1116537509.html
February 1, 2024, 6:58 PM
The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has submitted an amended draft bill on mobilization to Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. What's in the bill and how could it change the status quo on the battlefield?
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Portuguese Farmers Block Highways Near Spanish Border - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/portuguese-farmers-block-highways-near-spanish-border---reports-1116542787.html
February 1, 2024, 6:48 PM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Portuguese farmers have blocked several highways near the border with Spain to vent their grievances over the situation in the agricultural sector, Spanish media reported on Thursday.
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Israel Agrees to Ceasefire in Gaza Strip - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/israel-agrees-to-ceasefire-in-gaza-strip---report-1116541786.html
February 1, 2024, 6:27 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Israel has agreed to the proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and a positive reaction has also been received from the Palestinian movement Hamas, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Ansari said on Thursday.
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US Base at Oil Field in Eastern Syria Attacked by UAVs – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-base-at-oil-field-in-eastern-syria-attacked-by-uavs--source-1116541339.html
February 1, 2024, 6:15 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - The US base at the Omar oil field in the province of Deir ez-Zur in eastern Syria was attacked by a drone, a local source told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Steadfast Defender 2024: Key Facts About NATO’s Largest Drills Since 1988
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/steadfast-defender-2024-key-facts-about-natos-largest-drills-since-1988-1116539134.html
February 1, 2024, 6:09 PM
Tensions between Russia and NATO have reached a dangerous historic low point, with the Western bloc actively sponsoring a proxy war against Moscow in Ukraine while engaging in a troop buildup on Russia’s borders. In the middle of the crisis, the bloc has decided to stage its largest military exercises since 1988. Here’s what we know about them.
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Biden Issues Executive Order for Measures to Combat West Bank Violence - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/biden-issues-executive-order-for-measures-to-combat-west-bank-violence---white-house-1116541095.html
February 1, 2024, 5:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday to implement new measures on actors behind violence in the West Bank, including the use of sanctions, according to senior administration officials.
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DeSantis Says Florida Sending State, National Guard Troops to Assist Texas Border Defense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/desantis-says-florida-sending-state-national-guard-troops-to-assist-texas-border-defense-1116539356.html
February 1, 2024, 5:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that he will send Florida State Guard and National Guard troops to Texas to assist in the state’s efforts to address the increased flow of illegal migration at the United States’ border with Mexico.
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‘Look at Nord Stream’: Berlin Would Never Admit Culpability if Patriot Used to Down Il-76 Was German
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/look-at-nord-stream-berlin-would-never-admit-culpability-if-patriot-used-to-down-il-76-was-german-1116538104.html
February 1, 2024, 4:50 PM
Russia’s Investigative Committee has identified the missile fragments found near the Il-76 crash site in Belgorod region, saying their characteristics and markings indicate that they were pieces of MIM-104A Patriots. Who sent these particular missiles to Ukraine? What was NATO’s role in the provocation? Sputnik turned to experts for answers.
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US Has Failed to Create Forces to Deter Future War With China in Pacific - Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-has-failed-to-create-forces-to-deter-future-war-with-china-in-pacific---senator-1116538654.html
February 1, 2024, 4:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US government, military and Congress have failed to build up forces and alliance structures in the Pacific region sufficient to deter China and to carry out possible required military operations in the near future, Senator Roger Wicker said during a congressional hearing on Thursday.
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US Deploys B-52 Bombers to Guam for 'Strategic Deterrence' – Pacific Air Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-deploys-b-52-bombers-to-guam-for-strategic-deterrence--pacific-air-forces-1116538505.html
February 1, 2024, 4:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US B-52 bombers deployed from North Dakota landed in Guam at the end of January to support "strategic deterrence" in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a Pacific Air Forces release on Thursday.
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Canberra, Wellington to Discuss New Zealand's Involvement in 2nd Pillar of AUKUS - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/canberra-wellington-to-discuss-new-zealands-involvement-in-2nd-pillar-of-aukus---reports-1116537961.html
February 1, 2024, 3:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canberra and Wellington will discuss New Zealand's possible participation in the second pillar of the AUKUS partnership between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom in 2024, Australian media reported on Thursday.
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Watch Russian D-30 Howitzers Wreck Ukrainian Positions Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/watch-russian-d-30-howitzers-wreck-ukrainian-positions-near-artemovsk-1116536603.html
February 1, 2024, 3:42 PM
Russian troops belonging to the Airborne Forces demolished Ukrainian tactical positions with high precision strikes in the special operation zone.
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US Reportedly Approves Retaliatory Strikes on Targets in Iraq, Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-reportedly-approves-retaliatory-strikes-on-targets-in-iraq-syria-1116537361.html
February 1, 2024, 2:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has approved plans for a series of strikes over multiple days against targets in Iraq and Syria in response to recent attacks on US forces in the Middle East, including the drone attack that killed three service members in Jordan last week, CBS reported on Thursday, citing US officials.
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Is Netanyahu Main Obstacle to Gaza Conflict Resolution and Regional Peace?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/is-netanyahu-main-obstacle-to-gaza-conflict-resolution-and-regional-peace-1116535209.html
February 1, 2024, 2:30 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza policy poses a significant threat to the national interests of Israel as well as regional peace, Middle East experts told Sputnik.
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Armed Man Takes Employees of Procter & Gamble Factory in Istanbul Hostage - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/armed-man-takes-employees-of-procter--gamble-factory-in-istanbul-hostage---reports-1116536747.html
February 1, 2024, 1:51 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - An armed man has taken employees of the Procter & Gamble factory in Istanbul hostage, special forces are present at the scene, Haberturk broadcaster reported on Thursday.
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Deutsche Bank Reveals Bold Cost-Savings Plan Amid Job Cuts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/deutsche-bank-reveals-bold-cost-savings-plan-amid-job-cuts-1116534616.html
February 1, 2024, 1:51 PM
The German bank's poor performance in the last quarter of 2023 indicated economic challenges for the financial outfit. Despite problems such as a trading downshift and high inflation, the bank's chief aims to boost its share price and drive banking consolidation in Europe.
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Putin Takes Part in Second Congress of 'Movement of the First' Organization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/putin-takes-part-in-second-congress-of-movement-of-the-first-organization--1116532155.html
February 1, 2024, 1:45 PM
All-Russian public and state movement "Movement of the First", founded on the initiative of the Russian leadership on July 14, 2022, for education, recreation of youth and formation of a world view "based on traditional Russian spiritual and moral values".
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Farmers Setting Protest Fires in Brussels to Demand Measures From EU Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/farmers-setting-protest-fires-in-brussels-to-demand-measures-from-eu-leaders-1116536446.html
February 1, 2024, 1:32 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - European farmers in Brussels are setting fires in the city center and in front of the European Parliament building near Luxembourg Square on Thursday to demand measures from the European leaders amid ongoing mass farmer protests across the bloc against EU agriculture policy, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Alrosa, Angola in Talks Over Stake in Catoca Mine Amid Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/alrosa-angola-in-talks-over-stake-in-catoca-mine-amid-sanctions-1116536119.html
February 1, 2024, 1:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state-owned diamond miner Alrosa and Angolan officials are discussing the company's participation in the world's fourth-largest diamond mine, Catoca, in light of sanctions, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev said on Thursday.
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Sputnik Journalist Injured in Ukrainian Drone Strike Recovering Well
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/sputnik-journalist-injured-in-ukrainian-drone-strike-recovering-well-1116535878.html
February 1, 2024, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sputnik journalist Khaibar Akifi, who was wounded in a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia's Belgorod Region in mid-October, had grave injuries that raised concerns, but he is out of danger now and is recovering both physically and psychologically, Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko told Sputnik.
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Russia Has No Plan to Place Nuclear Weapons on Territory of Other States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/russia-has-no-plan-to-place-nuclear-weapons-on-territory-of-other-states-1116535520.html
February 1, 2024, 1:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia does not intend to place its nuclear weapons on the territory of other countries, in addition to the one already located in Belarus, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Thursday.
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Evidence of Organ Harvesting in Ukrainian Army Found in Severodonetsk - LPR Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/evidence-of-organ-harvesting-in-ukrainian-army-found-in-severodonetsk---lpr-authorities-1116535005.html
February 1, 2024, 12:37 PM
SEVERODONETSK (Sputnik) - Overwhelming evidence proving the work of black transplantologists in the Ukrainian armed forces has been discovered on the territory of the city of Severodonetsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), which was under the control of the Ukrainian military until the summer of 2022, the LPR security forces told Sputnik.
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Russian Deputy FM, BRICS Sherpas Hold Press Conference in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/russian-deputy-fm-brics-sherpas-hold-press-conference-in-moscow-1116527461.html
February 1, 2024, 12:15 PM
Moscow is hosting the first BRICS Sherpas and Sous-Sherpas meeting from January 30 to February 1 as part of Russia's chairmanship of the association.
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US Revises Account of Two SEALs Who Died Trying to Board Yemen-Bound Ship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-revises-account-of-two-seals-who-died-trying-to-board-yemen-bound-ship-1116528167.html
February 1, 2024, 12:03 PM
The US military has recently terminated its search for Navy SEALs who were reported missing during a ship seizure operation in the Red Sea.
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EU Leaders Agree to Allocate $54Bln in Macro-Financial Assistance to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/eu-leaders-agree-to-allocate-54bln-in-macro-financial-assistance-to-ukraine-1116533192.html
February 1, 2024, 10:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU leaders have reached an agreement on allocating 50 billion euros ($54 billion) as part of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday.
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Israel Releases 114 Palestinian Prisoners – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/israel-releases-114-palestinian-prisoners--reports-1116533027.html
February 1, 2024, 10:42 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - The Israeli authorities have released 114 Palestinian prisoners, the Palestinian Information Center new website said on Thursday.
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Kremlin on EU's Assistance to Kiev: Ukraine Continues to Experience Problems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/kremlin-on-eus-assistance-to-kiev-ukraine-continues-to-experience-problems-1116532776.html
February 1, 2024, 10:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev continues to experience problems, just like Western countries, with Europeans having to carry the burden, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on the EU's assistance to Ukraine.
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Russian Investigators Find Fragments of MIM-104A Patriot Missiles at Il-76 Crash Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/russian-investigators-find-fragments-of-mim-104a-patriot-missile-at-il-76-crash-site-1116532480.html
February 1, 2024, 9:54 AM
President Vladimir Putin announced Wednesday that Russian investigators had determined that Ukraine used a US-made Patriot missile system to bring down an Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane full of Ukrainian prisoners of war on January 24.
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Potentially Dangerous Asteroid to Pass Within 2Mln Miles From Earth on Friday - NASA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/potentially-dangerous-asteroid-to-pass-within-2mln-miles-from-earth-on-friday---nasa-1116531994.html
February 1, 2024, 9:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A potentially dangerous asteroid almost as long as three football fields will pass less than two million miles from the Earth on Friday, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Asteroid Watch reported on Wednesday.
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Japan, US Conduct Joint Maritime Drills With 2 US Aircraft Carriers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/japan-us-conduct-joint-maritime-drills-with-2-us-aircraft-carriers-1116531072.html
February 1, 2024, 9:06 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the US Navy are conducting joint drills south of the Japanese island of Okinawa, involving two US aircraft carriers, the USS Carl Vinson and the USS Theodore Roosevelt, as well as Japanese destroyer Ise, Japan's military command said Thursday.
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Kataib Hezbollah Ready to Attack Any US Base in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/kataib-hezbollah-says-ready-to-attack-any-us-base-in-middle-east-1116530836.html
February 1, 2024, 9:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraqi-based militia Kataib Hezbollah is ready to retaliate against the United States with "undeclared long-range weapons" at any time and place if Washington attempts to avenge the deaths of its three soldiers at a military outpost in Jordan, a spokesperson for the paramilitary group said.
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US Navy Deploys 3 of 11 Aircraft Carriers in Western Pacific - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-navy-deploys-3-of-11-aircraft-carriers-in-western-pacific---reports-1116530347.html
February 1, 2024, 8:59 AM
MOSCOW(Sputnik) - The US Navy has deployed three out of its 11 aircraft carriers in the western Pacific Ocean to boost efforts aimed at deterring China and North Korea, despite rising concerns over possible expansion of the Middle East conflict, the Nikkei Asia newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Watch Russian UAVs Destroy Ukrainian Firing Points
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/watch-russian-uavs-destroy-ukrainian-firing-points-1116527092.html
February 1, 2024, 8:36 AM
Since the beginning of the special military operation, Russian forces have been using drones, also known as UAVs.
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US Negotiators Pushing for Truce to Prevent Hostilities Resumption in Gaza Strip - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/us-negotiators-pushing-for-truce-to-prevent-hostilities-resumption-in-gaza-strip---reports-1116528024.html
February 1, 2024, 7:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US negotiators are insisting on a six-week ceasefire deal that could put an end to the Gaza conflict and would be "long enough" to stall Israel's military operations and pave the way for a more lasting truce, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing US and Arab officials familiar with the negotiations.
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Ever Wonder Why Moths Flock to Nighttime Light? This Study Explains Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/ever-wondered-why-moths-are-attracted-to-nighttime-light-study-reveals-1116514505.html
February 1, 2024, 6:26 AM
Insects like moths and butterflies have been around for ages. During this time, they may have learned to turn their heads back toward the brightest direction. The Moon and stars were the main sources of light, which helped the flying insects remain at their flight level and find their way up.
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Watch Russian Drones Eliminate Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/watch-russian-drones-eliminate-ukrainian-forces-1116526245.html
February 1, 2024, 4:51 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have integrated drones into their military strategy to enhance their operational capabilities on the battlefield. Russian drones come in various sizes and configurations, ranging from small handheld devices to large unmanned aerial systems capable of carrying heavy payloads and operating at long ranges.
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Over 90 Farmers Detained After Trying to Take Over Market Near Paris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/over-90-farmers-detained-after-trying-to-take-over-market-near-paris-1116526326.html
February 1, 2024, 4:43 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - More than 90 people were detained after an attempt to take over the Rungis food market near Paris, Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said on BFMTV.
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ICJ Rejects Ukraine's Claim to Recognize Russia as Aggressor State - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/icj-rejects-ukraines-claim-to-recognize-russia-as-aggressor-state---russian-foreign-ministry-1116525860.html
February 1, 2024, 4:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected Kiev's claim to recognize Russia as an "aggressor state" and the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) as "terrorist organizations," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
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‘We Shot Ourselves in the Head’: Mass European Farmer Protests Blowback for Ukraine Support
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/europe-farmer-protests-are-a-consequence-of-ukraine-support-we-shot-ourselves-in-the-head-1116525496.html
February 1, 2024, 3:49 AM
After farmers blocked highways leading into Paris last week, farmers from several other European countries have followed suit, protesting against their countries’ dropping of fuel subsidies, green regulations and dropping sale prices.
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WH Resists Biden's Ukraine Speech Release, Oversight Demands Drafts by Feb 7 - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/wh-resists-bidens-ukraine-speech-release-oversight-demands-drafts-by-feb7---letter-1116525354.html
February 1, 2024, 3:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The White House is refusing to release Joe Biden's draft speeches concerning decisions tied to the dismissal of Ukrainian prosecutor Victor Shokin, prompting the Oversight Committee to demand the release of drafts by February 7, Representatives James Comer, Jim Jordan and Jason Smith wrote in a letter to the White House.
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Donetsk People's Republic Shelled by Ukraine 60 Times in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/donetsk-peoples-republic-shelled-by-ukraine-60-times-in-past-day-1116525007.html
February 1, 2024, 2:55 AM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - The Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) was shelled by Ukrainian troops 60 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
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Corruption & Selling Out to Deep State Drive Ukraine to 'Failed State' Status
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/ukraine-is-a-failed-state-because-of-corruption-being-sold-off-to-the-deep-state-1116524535.html
February 1, 2024, 2:06 AM
Earlier this week, Ukraine's security service announced that five Ukrainians, including the current head of a department in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, had been served with notices of suspicion related to the embezzlement of nearly $40 million that was supposed to be spent on artillery shells.
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Biden Pause on New LNG Exports 'Major Mistake,' Harms US Security - Industry Regulator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240201/biden-pause-on-new-lng-exports-major-mistake-harms-us-security---industry-regulator-1116524848.html
February 1, 2024, 12:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden's decision to halt new liquified natural gas (LNG) exports is a major mistake that harms the US economy and national security, Christi Craddick, chairman of the industry regulator in Texas, told Sputnik.
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Hungary Being ‘Punished for Being Right’ as EU Eyes ‘Sabotage’ Over Blocked Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/hungary-being-punished-for-being-right-as-eu-eyes-sabotage-over-blocked-ukraine-aid-1116522560.html
January 31, 2024, 10:16 PM
According to a report in US media, the European Union is considering a plan to harm Hungary’s economy in order to pressure it to allow the transfer of EU funds to Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been a consistent opponent of Western sanctions on Russia, and has vowed to block using EU funds to provide weapons to the Kiev regime.
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Almost 300 Tractors Drive Through Italian City as Part of Farmers' Protests - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/almost-300-tractors-drive-through-italian-city-as-part-of-farmers-protests---reports-1116523192.html
January 31, 2024, 10:00 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Almost 300 tractors and other farm equipment drove through the streets of the city of Alessandria in the northern Italian region of Piedmont on Wednesday to protest against the agricultural policy of the European Union, Italian media reported.
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Greek Prime Minister Meets Protesting Farmers, Pledges Assistance - Office
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/greek-prime-minister-meets-protesting-farmers-pledges-assistance---office-1116522970.html
January 31, 2024, 9:40 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has met with protesting farmers and livestock breeders near the northwestern city of Vonitsa, assuring them that the government would take all steps to support the rural population of the country, his press office said on Wednesday.
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Gold Prices Surge Amid Economic Instability, Strong Chinese Demand
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/gold-prices-surge-amid-economic-instability-strong-chinese-demand-1116516262.html
January 31, 2024, 7:54 PM
Amid global economic uncertainty, the price of gold has soared, driven by increased central bank holdings and strong Chinese demand as concerns over US asset seizures and rising debt influence the precious metal's market.
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Fears of FBI Spying on 'Take Our Border Back' Convoy Show US Democracy Dying
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/fears-about-fbi-infiltration-of-take-our-border-back-convoy-indicate-erosion-of-democracy-in-us--1116520706.html
January 31, 2024, 7:21 PM
US conservative activists have expressed concerns that the FBI and other federal agencies may infiltrate the “Take Our Border Back” trucker convoy, which is heading to Texas, to smear the movement. Sputnik sat down with former CIA analyst Larry Johnson to discuss the issue.
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Brussels Softens Demands Vis-a-vis Hungary's Orban in Bid to Move Forward With €50Bln in Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/brussels-softens-demands-vis-a-vis-hungarys-orban-in-bid-to-move-forward-with-50bln-in-ukraine-aid-1116521617.html
January 31, 2024, 7:13 PM
A major business newspaper reported on Sunday that the European Union could cease all economic support for Hungary and try to sabotage its economy if Budapest did not lift its veto on aid for Kiev at an upcoming summit. Along with the stick, Brussels reportedly also has a carrot up its sleeve to try to convince Budapest to change its position.
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How Biden's LNG Export Suspension Could Help Russia's Energy Trade With EU & China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/how-bidens-lng-export-suspension-could-help-russias-energy-trade-with-eu--china-1116520003.html
January 31, 2024, 6:54 PM
US President Joe Biden has temporarily paused new export approvals for liquefied natural gas (LNG). How could Washington's move backfire on energy trade?
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US Response to Military Base Attack to Include Strikes on Iranian Targets, Cyber Ops - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-response-to-military-base-attack-to-include-strikes-on-iranian-targets-cyber-ops---reports-1116521102.html
January 31, 2024, 6:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States' response to the deadly attack on US forces in Jordan will target Iranian assets outside of Iran as part of a campaign that will include US strikes and cyber operations, NBC News reported on Wednesday citing US officials.
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US Forces in Iraq ‘on Standby’ to Go Fight in Gaza, Docs Show
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-forces-in-iraq-on-standby-to-go-fight-in-gaza-docs-show-1116519749.html
January 31, 2024, 6:23 PM
The US has at least 2,500 troops in Iraq and at least 900 more in Syria, ostensibly keeping them there to ‘train, advise and assist’ Iraqi forces and ‘prevent a terrorist resurgence’ in the oil and food-rich Syrian territories it occupies. But amid the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli crisis, it turns out the US presence has another purpose.
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How Russia Can Disarm ‘Naysayers’ on Patriot Missiles Used to Shoot Down Doomed Il-76
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/how-russia-can-disarm-naysayers-on-patriot-missiles-used-to-shoot-down-doomed-il-76-1116518444.html
January 31, 2024, 6:15 PM
President Putin announced Wednesday that Ukraine used a US-made Patriot missile system to bring down the Il-76 transport plane carrying nine Russian crewmembers and servicemen and 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on January 24. An ex-Pentagon analyst told Sputnik the next steps Moscow will need to take to be heard.
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Black Hole's 'Particle Accelerator' Propels Earth's High-Speed Cosmic Rays
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/black-holes-particle-accelerator-propels-earths-high-speed-cosmic-rays-1116510505.html
January 31, 2024, 5:37 PM
Cosmic rays have constantly threatened the Earth with deadly radiation, but the atmosphere reduces their effect; otherwise, all life forms would have long ago been extinct. But one fact remains mysterious about these beams — the speed of their movement.
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EU Extending Free Goods Import From Ukraine Detrimental to EU Farmers - Hungarian Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/eu-extending-free-goods-import-from-ukraine-detrimental-to-eu-farmers---hungarian-official-1116519531.html
January 31, 2024, 5:31 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - The European Commission's decision to extend the free import of goods from Ukraine is detrimental to European farmers, the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture told Sputnik.
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US House Oversight Panel Says Will Interview James Biden on February 21
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/us-house-oversight-panel-says-will-interview-james-biden-on-february-21-1116519383.html
January 31, 2024, 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday that lawmakers will interview James Biden on February 21 as part of a probe into alleged criminal activity linked to his brother, US President Joe Biden.
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Russia Sent 200,000 Tonnes of Wheat to Africa as Promised - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russia-sent-200000-tonnes-of-wheat-to-africa-as-promised---foreign-ministry-1116519219.html
January 31, 2024, 5:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia sent 200,000 tonnes of wheat to African countries from November 2023 to January 2024 as promised, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys 20 Ukraine Missiles Over Black Sea, Crimea - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russian-air-defense-destroys-20-ukraine-missiles-over-black-sea-crime---defense-ministry-1116519083.html
January 31, 2024, 5:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense systems on duty destroys 17 Ukrainian missiles over the Black Sea and another three over the Crimean Peninsula, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Why Zaluzhny May Become More Dangerous for Zelensky if Fired
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/why-zaluzhny-may-become-more-dangerous-for-zelensky-if-fired-1116517084.html
January 31, 2024, 4:12 PM
The fate of Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Valery Zaluzhny has not been sealed yet, as behind-the-scenes political strife is continuing in Kiev.
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Welcome to the Machine: Roger Waters Faces Axe by Record Label Over Defiant Israel Stance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/welcome-to-the-machine-roger-waters-faces-axe-by-record-label-over-defiant-israel-stance-1116515758.html
January 31, 2024, 3:26 PM
The Pink Floyd cofounder is no stranger to controversy over his outspoken stance on Western imperialism, with his comments accusing Israel of “committing genocide” in Gaza, and remarks at the UN saying that Russia’s military operation in Ukraine was “not unprovoked” sparking fury among Western governments and the mainstream media.
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Putin: Ukraine Downed Russian Il-76 Full of Ukrainian PoWs Using US-Made Patriot Missile System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/putin-on-downed-il-76-jet-ukraine-wants-to-provoke-us-into-retaliatory-actions-1116516148.html
January 31, 2024, 2:06 PM
Six Russian crewmembers, three Russian servicemen and 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war were killed in a Ukrainian surface-to-air missile attack targeting an Ilyushin Il-76 strategic airlifter over Belgorod region last Wednesday. The plane was on route to a planned prisoner exchange, which was subsequently cancelled.
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Russia Returns 195 Soldiers From Ukraine-Controlled Territory - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russia-returns-195-soldiers-from-ukraine-controlled-territory---mod-1116515384.html
January 31, 2024, 1:52 PM
The freed servicemen will be transported to Moscow by Russian Air Force military transport aircraft for treatment and rehabilitation at Russian Defense Ministry medical facilities.
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Brussels Recommends Extending Free Import of Goods From Ukraine, Moldova Until June 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/brussels-recommends-extending-free-import-of-goods-from-ukraine-moldova-until-june-2025-1116515551.html
January 31, 2024, 1:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission recommended extending the free import of goods from Ukraine and Moldova until June 2025 with a number of measures to protect the member states.
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Russian Military Gains Better Ground in Krasny Liman Area - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russian-armed-forces-take-more-favorable-positions-in-direction-of-krasny-liman---mod-1116514644.html
January 31, 2024, 12:16 PM
The Russian Armed Forces have repelled six attacks by Ukrainian troops in the Kupyansk area, three near Krasny Liman, and one in the South Donetsk area, the Defense Ministry said.
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How Can Russia Stop Ground-Launched Glide Bombs US is Sending to Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/how-can-russia-stop-ground-launched-glide-bombs-us-is-sending-to-ukraine-1116513455.html
January 31, 2024, 12:09 PM
The Pentagon plans to “field test” a new, ground-launched variant of its deadly Small Diameter Bomb design in real world battlefield conditions in Ukraine. What are these weapons? What dangers will they pose to Russian forces and civilians in frontline areas? How can Russia defeat them? Sputnik explores.
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Farmers Protest in Paris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/farmers-protest-in-paris--1116513944.html
January 31, 2024, 11:23 AM
On Tuesday, new French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offered no concrete proposal to satisfy farmers’ demands during his first address to parliament.
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Kremlin Blasts NATO as ‘Instrument of Confrontation’, Threat to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/nato-is-instrument-of-confrontation-threat-to-russia---kremlin-1116512640.html
January 31, 2024, 11:22 AM
NATO's Steadfast Defender exercise will take place in Europe from February to May. In early October, Rob Bauer, head of NATO's Military Committee, said that during the exercise NATO would work out a response to a possible Russian invasion of the alliance’s eastern flank.
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Watch Giatsint-B Howitzer Hammer Ukrainian Stronghold
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/watch-giatsint-b-howitzer-hammer-ukrainian-stronghold-1116512245.html
January 31, 2024, 11:15 AM
The 2A36 Giatsint-B is renowned as one of the world's most advanced self-propelled howitzers. Its primary function is to offer ground troops extensive long-range fire support, boasting an incredible maximum range of up to 40 kilometers.
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China to Continue Support Russia Amid Western Pressure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/china-will-continue-to-support-russia-on-ukraine-issue---chinese-defense-minister-1116512315.html
January 31, 2024, 10:34 AM
On January 31, the Russian and Chinese defense ministers held talks via videoconference.
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Recent Attacks on US Military Bases in Middle East: Facts and Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/recent-attacks-on-us-military-bases-in-middle-east-facts-and-figures-1116498705.html
January 31, 2024, 10:31 AM
Washington's military presence in Iraq and Syria has become a target of repeated attacks by local belligerents since October.
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Russia's New Next-Generation Stealth Subs Outrank Predecessors - Developer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russias-new-next-generation-stealth-subs-many-times-superior-to-predecessors--developer-1116510347.html
January 31, 2024, 10:08 AM
The 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarines are designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-shipping, and mine-laying missions. The subs are equipped with advanced technology, including improved stealth capabilities, enhanced communication systems, and advanced torpedoes.
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Russia’s Il-76 Plane Was Downed by Western-Made Missile - Emergency Services
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/russias-il-76-plane-was-downed-by-western-made-missile---emergency-services--1116511881.html
January 31, 2024, 9:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The examination of the January 24 Il-76 plane crash in Russia confirmed that the aircraft was downed by a Western-made air defense missile, a spokesman of the emergency services told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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Netherlands, Germany, Poland Ink Deal to Create Military Corridor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240131/netherlands-germany-poland-sign-declaration-to-create-military-corridor-1116511721.html
January 31, 2024, 9:13 AM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - The Netherlands, Germany and Poland have signed a declaration on the creation of a military corridor for the movement of military equipment, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollong said on Wednesday.
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