Pepe Escobar: Life During Wartime – On the Road in Donbass
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/pepe-escobar-life-during-wartime--on-the-road-in-donbass-1116752456.html
February 13, 2024, 1:47 PM
Pepe Escobar embarked on a journey across Donbass to share his thoughts on the many first-hand encounters with the locals, who show unbreakable resilience.
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US Senate Passes Bill on Assistance to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/us-senate-passes-bill-on-assistance-to-ukraine-israel-taiwan-1116755683.html
February 13, 2024, 12:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill on $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Ukraine Loses Around 325 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/ukraine-loses-around-325-soldiers-near-donetsk-in-past-day---russian-mod-1116755512.html
February 13, 2024, 11:57 AM
MOSCOW, February 13 (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 325 soldiers in the Donetsk region over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.
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Big Pharma's Tested 'Secret Bioweapon Program to Target Slavic DNA’ in Mariupol – Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/big-pharmas-testing-secret-bioweapon-program-to-target-slavic-dna-in-mariupol--expert-1116753583.html
February 13, 2024, 11:49 AM
It is no surprise the city of Mariupol became the destination of choice for Big Pharma's tests on psychiatric ward patients as such testing is forbidden in Western countries, experts told Sputnik.
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Canada Refuses to Extradite Nazi Collaborator Hunka to Russia - FM Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/canada-refuses-to-extradite-hunka-to-russia---russian-foreign-ministry-source-1116754706.html
February 13, 2024, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canada has refused to extradite Yaroslav Hunka, the Ukrainian Nazi collaborator who received a standing ovation in the Canadian parliament in September, to Russia, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Pushing Israel and Palestine Towards Catastrophe - Russian FM Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/us-pushing-israel-and-palestine-towards-catastrophe---russian-fm-lavrov-1116754118.html
February 13, 2024, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia does not see any prospects for a quick stabilization of the situation around the Gaza Strip, especially against the backdrop of Israeli plans to expand the military operation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
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Russia's Drel: A New Military Bombshell
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/russias-drel-a-new-military-bombshell-1116751458.html
February 13, 2024, 9:51 AM
This year, a brand new Russian bomb is expected to enter mass production. Though the information available is still scarce, data shared by the manufacturer (Bazalt, part of Russia's Rostec) points to its one-of-a-kind capabilities.
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Russian FM Lavrov Addresses Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/russian-fm-lavrov-addresses-valdai-discussion-club-in-moscow-1116751624.html
February 13, 2024, 9:08 AM
On February 13, Sergey Lavrov, Russia's top diplomat, will be speaking to the attendees of the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow.
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Zelensky May Visit Western Europe Again to Ask for More Aid as Supplies Dwindle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/zelensky-may-visit-western-europe-again-to-ask-for-more-aid-as-supplies-dwindle-1116750632.html
February 13, 2024, 7:41 AM
This will be the Ukrainian leader's second tour of Western Europe since the start of Russia's special military operation, a trip aimed at begging for money from EU members currently suffering from economic malaise.
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New Round of Hamas Hostage Talks to Be Held in Cairo on Feb. 13
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/new-round-of-talks-on-hamas-hostages-to-be-held-in-cairo-on-tuesday-1116750511.html
February 13, 2024, 6:13 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The latest round of talks on the release of hostages held by Palestinian movement Hamas with the participation of CIA Director William Burns will be held in Cairo on Tuesday.
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White House Labels Counsel Report on Biden’s Handling of Classified Docs ‘Wrong’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/white-house-labels-counsel-report-on-bidens-handling-of-classified-docs-wrong-1116749955.html
February 13, 2024, 4:08 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report on an investigation into President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents is inappropriate and wrong, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday.
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Scott Ritter: Tucker-Putin Interview Shows Americans ‘Hungry for Information’ From Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/tucker-putin-interview-shows-americans-are-hungry-for-information-from-russia-1116749627.html
February 13, 2024, 3:55 AM
On Thursday, independent media personality and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson aired an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite condemnation from the mainstream media, the interview quickly gained hundreds of millions of views across multiple platforms.
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US House Speaker Says Will Not Take Up Senate's $95Bln Ukraine-Israel Aid Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/us-house-speaker-says-will-not-take-up-senates-95bln-ukraine-israel-aid-bill-1116749790.html
February 13, 2024, 3:48 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday that he will not bring the Senate's $95 billion foreign aid bill to the House floor for consideration if it reaches the lower chamber.
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IMF Deputy Director Says Will Not Judge Russia Sanctions, Admits Economy Outperformed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/imf-deputy-director-says-will-not-judge-russia-sanctions-admits-economy-outperformed-1116749481.html
February 13, 2024, 3:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not in a position to judge the effectiveness of Western sanctions against Russia, but the country had outperformed previous IMF forecasts on its economy, First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said on Monday.
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Russian Progress MS-24 Cargo Ship Departs From ISS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/russian-progress-ms-24-cargo-ship-departs-from-iss-1116749324.html
February 13, 2024, 2:00 AM
The Progress MS-24 is scheduled to be deorbited after undocking from the ISSC, causing it to enter the atmosphere and disintegrate. Its place on the station will be taken by Progress MS-26, which is scheduled for launch on February 15.
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‘Ground is Shifting Under Biden’s Feet’ After Hur Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240213/ground-is-shifting-under-bidens-feet-after-hur-report-1116748950.html
February 13, 2024, 1:14 AM
Last week, special counsel Robert Hur released a bombshell report, declining to press charges against US President Joe Biden partially because his report said, the president would appear to the jury as an “elderly man with a poor memory” and therefore would have trouble convincing the jury of his intent.
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US Senators Filibuster in Opposition to $95Bln Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/us-senators-filibuster-in-opposition-to-95bln-ukraine-israel-aid-bill-1116748440.html
February 12, 2024, 11:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A group of Republican US Senators began filibustering on the Senate floor on Monday, amid disagreements over a $95 billion supplemental funding bill with aid for Ukraine and Israel.
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US Senator Says Dem Congressmen 'Want to Fight Russia to Last Ukrainian Drop of Blood'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/us-senator-says-dems-congressmen-want-to-fight-russia-to-last-ukrainian-drop-of-blood-1116748296.html
February 12, 2024, 11:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator J.D. Vance said in an interview with Tucker Carlson that his Democratic colleagues want to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian drop of blood.
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Rafah Invasion to ‘Complicate’ Things for Israel ‘Enormously’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/rafah-invasion-to-complicate-things-for-israel-enormously-1116746737.html
February 12, 2024, 10:31 PM
Early on Monday, Israel launched a bombing campaign near the Rafah border with Egypt, an area Palestinians in Gaza were told to flee to during earlier stages of Israel’s campaign.
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US Must Start Talks to End Ukraine Conflict, Not Fund It - Senate Candidate's Campaign
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/us-must-start-talks-to-end-ukraine-conflict-not-fund-it---senate-candidates-campaign-1116747248.html
February 12, 2024, 10:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States must start negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine instead of continuing to provide security assistance to Kiev, US Senate candidate Michael Hoover's spokesperson told Sputnik.
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US Senate Candidate's Campaign Says Biden Unfit for Office, National Security at Risk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/us-senate-candidates-campaign-says-biden-unfit-for-office-national-security-at-risk-1116746594.html
February 12, 2024, 9:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden is not mentally fit to serve as US president and his reelection may put US national security at risk through the weaponization of the justice system and engagement of the United States in multiple wars, US Senate candidate Michael Hoover's spokesperson told Sputnik.
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What's Left 2: When Will Deep-Pocketed US Finally Act Like a Rich Country?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/whats-left-2-when-will-deep-pocketed-us-finally-act-like-a-rich-country-1116745997.html
February 12, 2024, 8:24 PM
Former US President Lyndon B. Johnson, cautioned that his support of the Civil Rights Act was too bold and politically risky, famously responded: “What else is the presidency for?”
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Western Drug Trials in Ukraine: Bioweapon Research in Bed With 'Big Pharma, Vaccines and Military'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/western-drug-trials-in-ukraine-bioweapon-research-in-bed-with-big-pharma-vaccines-and-military-1116745450.html
February 12, 2024, 7:05 PM
Western pharmaceutical companies used psychiatric ward patients in Mariupol as test subjects in drug trials while the city was under Kiev’s jurisdiction, according to a trove of documents discovered in the basement of one of the city hospitals.
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European NATO Members Know 'Russia Threat' Rhetoric is a Lie - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/european-nato-members-know-russia-threat-rhetoric-is-a-lie---expert-1116744370.html
February 12, 2024, 6:38 PM
In his speech at a rally in South Carolina, Donald Trump appeared to double down on his previous insistence that all NATO members should follow the bloc’s guidelines and spend at least two percent of their respective gross domestic products on defense.
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Farmers' Protests in Europe: Facts and Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/farmers-protests-in-europe-facts-and-figures-1116744482.html
February 12, 2024, 5:44 PM
What started as silent discontent over the EU's stringent agricultural policies has now swept across the entire Europe and has become a serious domestic matter, threatening a deeper fracture between governments and their voters.
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Military Experts: Shake-Up of Ukrainian Top Brass Won't Help Zelensky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/military-experts-shake-up-of-ukrainian-top-brass-wont-help-zelensky-1116743539.html
February 12, 2024, 5:19 PM
Having fired his Commander-in-Chief Gen. Valery Zaluzhny, President Volodymyr Zelensky also reshuffled his military command. Will this change the situation at the front?
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Trump May Be Impeached Again Under Ukraine Supplemental Bill - US Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/trump-may-be-impeached-again-under-ukraine-supplemental-bill---us-senator-1116743408.html
February 12, 2024, 4:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator J.D. Vance said on Monday that the Ukraine supplemental bill, authored by Democrats, contains a hidden clause that could become the basis for a new impeachment of Donald Trump should he become president of the United States again.
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Mad Rush Into NATO: Is Finland's President-Elect Racing to Confront Russia?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/mad-rush-into-nato-is-finlands-president-elect-racing-to-confront-russia-1116741035.html
February 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
Former Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb of the liberal-conservative National Coalition Party has narrowly won the Nordic nation's presidential election.
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'Not Like Davos': European Bank Bosses 'Rub Shoulders' With VIPs at Secret Forum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/not-like-davos-european-bank-bosses-rub-shoulders-with-vips-at-secret-forum-1116742101.html
February 12, 2024, 2:46 PM
The Institut International d’Etudes Bancaires, which was founded by four European lenders in 1950, prefers to keep mum on its agenda, while its members are advised against revealing details of the gatherings.
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Austria Seeking to Terminate Gas Supply Contracts With Russia's Gazprom - Energy Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/austria-seeking-to-terminate-gas-supply-contracts-with-russias-gazprom---energy-minister-1116742638.html
February 12, 2024, 2:32 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Vienna is looking into the possibility of terminating gas supply agreements between Austrian oil, gas and petrochemical company OMV and Russia's energy giant Gazprom and will study all available withdrawal options, Austrian Energy Minister Leonore Gewessler said on Monday.
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Aftermath of Missile Hits on Gaza's Rafah - Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/aftermath-of-missile-hits-on-gazas-rafah---photos-1116740268.html
February 12, 2024, 1:31 PM
The ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict took a new tragic turn as Israeli forces launched missile strikes against Rafah, a town in the Gaza Strip, earlier on February 12.
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Watch Russian T-80 Tanks Annihilate Ukrainian Positions Near Kupyansk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/watch-russian-t-80-tanks-annihilate-ukrainian-positions-near-kupyansk-1116738773.html
February 12, 2024, 12:13 PM
Russian troops show off their combat superiority and precision in an operation targeting Ukrainian positions in the Kharkov region.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 290 Soldiers Near Krasny Liman in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/ukraine-loses-up-to-290-soldiers-near-krasny-liman-in-past-day---mod-1116740424.html
February 12, 2024, 12:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 290 soldiers near Krasny Liman over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Monday.
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Over 80% of US Citizens Deem Biden Too Old for Another Presidential Term - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/over-80-of-us-citizens-deem-biden-too-old-for-another-presidential-term---poll-1116738410.html
February 12, 2024, 10:32 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The incumbent 81-year-old US President, Joe Biden, is considered by 86% of Americans too old to serve another presidential term, a fresh ABC News/Ipsos poll showed.
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Kremlin Strikes Back at ‘Emotional’ Reaction of Scholz, Sunak to Putin-Tucker Interview
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/kremlin-calls-reaction-of-scholz-sunak-to-putins-interview-emotional-1116738271.html
February 12, 2024, 10:08 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Kremlin considers reactions from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson to be “emotional,” but believes that the most important thing is that they are aware of its content, Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Ukraine Aid Bill Advanced in US Senate Amid Republican and Trump Opposition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/ukraine-aid-bill-advanced-in-us-senate-amid-republican-and-trump-opposition--1116737796.html
February 12, 2024, 9:23 AM
If the US’ upper chamber finally approves the bill, it will go to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to decide whether a vote on the document will be held.
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Russia Unveils Drone Neural Network to Detect NATO Equipment in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/russia-unveils-drone-neural-network-to-detect-nato-equipment-in-special-op-zone-1116737245.html
February 12, 2024, 7:24 AM
Various types of drones currently in service with the Russian Armed Forces are designed for many purposes, including surveillance and precision strikes.
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Pentagon Chief Taken to Intensive Care Unit Due to Bladder Problems - Doctors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/austin-admitted-to-intensive-care-unit-due-to-bladder-problems---doctors-1116737122.html
February 12, 2024, 6:20 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been moved to critical care unit after being hospitalized with a bladder issue, doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center said on Monday, adding that it is unclear now when the Pentagon chief will return to his duties.
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North Korea Develops New Guided Projectile, Control System for MLRS - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/north-korea-develops-new-guided-projectile-control-system-for-mlrs---state-media-1116737001.html
February 12, 2024, 5:56 AM
A multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a type of rocket artillery system that contains multiple launchers which are fixed to a single platform, and shoots its rocket ordnance in a fashion similar to a volley gun.
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Human Rights Watchdog Tells UK to Halt Plans for Rwanda Flights
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/human-rights-watchdog-tells-uk-to-halt-plans-for-rwanda-flights-1116736157.html
February 12, 2024, 4:20 AM
The Council of Europe has asked that the UK process asylum claims in their country as opposed to sending asylum seekers to Rwanda where they could face human rights violations.
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US Defense Secretary Hospitalized Again Due to Bladder Issue - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/us-defense-secretary-hospitalized-again-due-to-bladder-issue---pentagon-1116736322.html
February 12, 2024, 4:15 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was again hospitalized for medical examination due to bladder problems, the US Defense Department said on Sunday, adding that Austin would perform his duties while staying in a hospital.
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Palestine Red Crescent Says Israel Launched Strikes on Gaza’s Rafah - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/palestine-red-crescent-says-israel-launched-strikes-on-gazas-rafah---reports-1116736000.html
February 12, 2024, 3:48 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Palestine Red Crescent Society said on Monday that Israel was carrying out "violent" strikes on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, Reuters reported, citing the organization.
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Departure of UK’s HMS Prince of Wales to Participate in NATO Drills Postponed - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/departure-of-uks-hms-prince-of-wales-to-participate-in-nato-drills-postponed---reports-1116735855.html
February 12, 2024, 3:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The departure of UK aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales to participate in major NATO exercises was postponed at the last minute for unknown reasons, The Telegraph newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Astronomical Breakthrough: Scientists Spot Mysterious Rings Around Space Rock
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/chunk-of-space-rock-could-have-rings-in-astronomical-first-1116734839.html
February 12, 2024, 3:01 AM
A centaur is a type of minor planet characterized by an asteroid-like body that orbits the Sun and is found between Jupiter and Neptune.
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Western Pharmaceutical Companies Used Infants for Testing Drugs in Mariupol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/western-pharmaceutical-companies-allegedly-used-infants-for-testing-drugs-in-mariupol-1116735698.html
February 12, 2024, 2:59 AM
MARIUPOL (Sputnik) - Infants were allegedly used by major Western pharmaceutical companies for testing drugs during experiments that were held on patients of the psychiatric ward of the Mariupol hospital, according to documents seen by Sputnik.
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West’s Big Pharma Conducted Drug Testing on Mariupol's Psychiatric Patients for Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240212/drugs-for-western-pharma-firms-allegedly-tested-on-mariupol-psychiatric-patients-for-years-1116735193.html
February 12, 2024, 2:43 AM
MARIUPOL (Sputnik) -According to documents obtained by Sputnik, major Western pharmaceutical companies, with the assistance of Ukrainian officials, purportedly conducted testing of rheumatological drugs on patients in a Mariupol psychiatric ward for several years.
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Polish Farmers Spill Ukrainian Grain in Border Row
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/polish-farmers-spill-ukrainian-grain-in-border-row-1116734653.html
February 11, 2024, 11:02 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Polish farmers spilled Ukrainian grain on the road near the border village of Dorohusk on Sunday in a protest against unchecked Ukrainian food imports.
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Biden Warns Netanyahu Against Launching Rafah Operation Without Credible Plan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/biden-warns-netanyahu-against-launching-rafah-operation-without-credible-plan-1116733065.html
February 11, 2024, 10:22 PM
Rafah, a city located in the southern Gaza Strip, is considered to be one of the last safe zones for Palestinians fleeing the war with well over half of Gaza’s population now living there in refuge.
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Ex-Finnish Prime Minister Stubb Pulls Ahead in Presidential Runoff
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/ex-finnish-prime-minister-stubb-pulls-ahead-in-presidential-runoff-1116732943.html
February 11, 2024, 7:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finland's center-right former prime minister, Alexander Stubb, pulled ahead in the presidential runoff on Sunday, polling at 51.9% after 90% of the ballots were counted.
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NATO Copies Russian Tactics in Wake of Ukraine's Disastrous Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/nato-copies-russian-tactics-in-wake-of-ukraines-disastrous-counteroffensive-1116732702.html
February 11, 2024, 7:05 PM
The US and its allies sent tens of billions worth of advanced military hardware to Kiev in preparation for a massive counteroffensive that was supposed to break Russia’s will to fight. Five months later, the now ex-commander of Ukraine’s military admitted that the operation had failed and that there would be no “deep and beautiful breakthrough.”
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Carlson's Interview: Putin and Trump Seen as 'Threat' by Davos Globalists – Wall Street Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/carlsons-interview-putin-and-trump-seen-as-threat-by-davos-globalists--wall-street-analyst-1116731246.html
February 11, 2024, 6:38 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin, like Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, is "anathema to Davos globalists", Wall Street analyst Charles Ortel told Sputnik, stressing that the timing of Putin-Carlson interview was perfect.
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World’s Top Five Mightiest Icebreaker Fleets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/worlds-top-five-mightiest-icebreaker-fleets-1116728280.html
February 11, 2024, 5:46 PM
In December 2023, the United States unilaterally announced a claim to a huge chunk of seabed well outside its internationally-recognized boundaries off the northern coast of Alaska. Does the US have the resources to enforce its claim? And how do its capabilities stack up against those of other major maritime powers? Sputnik explores.
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UK Farmers Mobilize for Blockades Over Ukrainian Food Imports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/uk-farmers-mobilize-for-blockades-over-ukrainian-food-imports-1116727273.html
February 11, 2024, 4:05 PM
Protests by French farmers have triggered similar actions across the Channel, with slow-moving tractor convoys causing traffic jams. Now co-ordinated nationwide action is expected.
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US Claims Strike on Houthi Sea Drones and Missiles North of Al-Hudaydah Port
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/us-claims-it-hit-houthi-sea-drones-and-missiles-north-of-al-hudaydah-port-1116727465.html
February 11, 2024, 3:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States struck "five Houthi-linked targets" north of Al Hudaydah port in the Red Sea on February 10, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday.
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Situation at Front is Very Difficult for Ukraine — German Journo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/situation-at-front-is-very-difficult-for-ukraine--german-journo-1116726779.html
February 11, 2024, 1:52 PM
Earlier, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the Russian armed forces retained the strategic initiative along the entire line of contact in the zone of special military operations after the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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Israel Strikes Rafah Killing Dozens After Netanyahu Hints of Ground Offensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/israel-strikes-rafah-killing-dozens-after-netanyahu-hints-of-ground-offensive-1116726122.html
February 11, 2024, 1:37 PM
Rafah is now home to most of Gaza’s 2.3-million population and the last remaining crossing point to Egypt, but the city’s residents are in limbo, not knowing where to go for refuge.
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US Economy Worsened During Biden's Presidency — Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/us-economy-worsened-during-bidens-presidency--poll-1116725877.html
February 11, 2024, 12:50 PM
According to a poll by the Financial Times and the Stephen Ross School of Business at Michigan State University, a third of Americans believe that Biden's economic policies caused great damage to the US economy.
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Islamic Revolution at 45: How Khomeini Transformed Iran's Relations With Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/islamic-revolution-at-45-how-khomeini-transformed-irans-relations-with-moscow-1116722798.html
February 11, 2024, 12:39 PM
Sunday marks the 45th anniversary of the overthrow of US-backed Iranian monarch Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in a popular uprising and the rise of the Islamic Republic of Iran. How did Iran's Revolution help fundamentally transform Tehran's ties with Moscow?
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Watch Russian Basurmanin BMP-1AM IFV Crews at Special Military Operation Training Ranges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/watch-russian-basurmanin-bmp-1am-ifv-crews-at-special-military-operation-training-ranges-1116721942.html
February 11, 2024, 12:08 PM
Russia’s BMP-1AM Basurmanin is an upgraded infantry fighting vehicle based on the BMP-1 chassis. It features improved armor protection, enhanced firepower with a new 73 mm gun and coaxial machine gun mounted in a remotely controlled turret, as well as advanced electronics and communications systems.
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Photos: Combat Work of Russian Tankers in Seversk Area During Special Military Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/photos-combat-work-of-russian-tankers-in-seversk-area-during-special-military-op-1116722164.html
February 11, 2024, 11:32 AM
During the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have deployed a variety of tanks to suit different tactical needs on the battlefield.
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Israel's Credit Rating Downgraded to 'Negative' by Moody's Due to War With Hamas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/israels-credit-rating-downgraded-to-negative-by-moodys-due-to-war-with-hamas-1116722024.html
February 11, 2024, 10:52 AM
The present conflict in Gaza has prompted Moody’s to issue grim warning, as the credit rating agency expects Israel to increase its military expenditures, nearly doubling the amount spent in 2022 by the end of 2024. Moreover, there is a risk of the conflict escalating, with the possibility of Hezbollah's involvement.
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Kremlin Reveals How Ball Got Rolling With Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview Proposal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/kremlin-reveals-how-ball-got-rolling-with-tucker-carlsons-putin-interview-proposal-1116722655.html
February 11, 2024, 10:04 AM
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, released Thursday, lasted more than two hours and covered a range of topics, including the Ukraine conflict, sabotage of the Nord Stream pipeline, and Russia-NATO relations.
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French Politician Calls Putin's Interview With Carlson 'Global Phenomenon'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/french-politician-calls-putins-interview-with-carlson-global-phenomenon-1116720423.html
February 11, 2024, 8:40 AM
US journalist Tucker Carlson broadcast a more than two-hour-long interview with President Vladimir Putin on Thursday night. As of Saturday, the video had been viewed 177 million times on X, while over 290,000 users had reposted it and 940,000 had liked it. On YouTube, the video has been viewed nearly 11 million times.
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Russia Became Leader in Growth Rate of Trade Turnover With China in 2023 - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/russia-became-leader-in-growth-rate-of-trade-turnover-with-china-in-2023---foreign-ministry-1116720115.html
February 11, 2024, 6:38 AM
On February 8, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping noted in a telephone conversation that bilateral trade had exceeded the target level of $200 billion earlier than expected and reached a record-high of $227.7 billion
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UK Foreign Secretary Concerned About Possible Israeli Attack on Gaza’s Rafah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/uk-foreign-secretary-concerned-about-possible-israeli-attack-on-gazas-rafah-1116720242.html
February 11, 2024, 5:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Saturday that he is concerned over Israel's planned ground operation in the southern Gazan city of Rafah.
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UNRWA to Face Budget Deficit From March - Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/unrwa-to-face-budget-deficit-from-march---head-1116719684.html
February 11, 2024, 5:41 AM
Earlier, the United States, Finland, the United Kingdom, Italy, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, along with other countries suspended funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
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Orban’s Advisor Says Hungary Trying to Convince EU to Return to Diplomacy With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/orbans-advisor-says-hungary-trying-to-convince-eu-to-return-to-diplomacy-with-russia-1116719558.html
February 11, 2024, 4:29 AM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Balazs Orban, the Hungarian Political Director of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, said on Saturday that Hungary is trying to persuade member states of the European Union to return to the diplomatic dialogue with Moscow.
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Israeli Warplanes Strike Airport on Damascus Outskirts - Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/israeli-warplanes-strike-airport-on-damascus-outskirts---russian-military-1116719166.html
February 11, 2024, 2:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Israeli fighter jets launched airstrikes at Al-Dimas airport near the Syrian capital of Damascus, a senior Russian military officer told a news briefing on Saturday.
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'SCHUMER Act' To Require Pro-Ukraine Lawmakers to Serve on Front Lines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/schumer-act-to-require-pro-ukraine-lawmakers-to-serve-on-front-lines-1116719290.html
February 11, 2024, 1:39 AM
In October, US President Joe Biden requested $105 billion in supplemental funding to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and US allies in the Asian Pacific, with $61.4 billion of that earmarked for Ukraine. That bill, including various versions of it, has since stalled in Congress, even as its price tag has ballooned to over $118 billion.
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Two US Military Bases Under Fire in Eastern Syria - Sources
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240211/two-us-military-bases-under-fire-in-eastern-syria---sources-1116719042.html
February 11, 2024, 12:35 AM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Two US military facilities sitting on natural oil and gas fields in eastern Syria came under fire on Saturday, local Syrian sources told Sputnik.
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Zaluzhny Snapshot With Banderite Poses Threat to Zelensky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/zaluzhnys-photo-with-banderite-a-threat-to-zelensky-1116718815.html
February 10, 2024, 11:20 PM
Earlier this week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired the top General for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, after weeks of speculation and conflicting reports.
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Russia Inadvertently Shoots Down $2 Bln US Army Scout Copter Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/russia-inadvertently-shoots-down-2-bln-us-army-scout-copter-program-1116718403.html
February 10, 2024, 7:15 PM
The American military’s record of throwing money away on lavish boondoggle projects is the stuff of legends, something that can only be expected from a country known for spending more on defense than the next dozen or so countries combined.
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Rand Paul Blasts Mitch McConnell's "Outrageous" Support for Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/rand-paul-blasts-mitch-mcconnells-outrageous-support-for-ukraine-aid-1116715953.html
February 10, 2024, 6:50 PM
The US Senate has passed a $95.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine and Israel, with no funding to tackle the flood of illegal immigrants being trafficked across the southern border.
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Poland, South Korea Rethink $22 Bln Arms Deal Amid Fear of Sparking Regional Wars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/poland-south-korea-rethink-22-bln-arms-deal-amid-fear-of-sparking-regional-wars-1116717221.html
February 10, 2024, 6:30 PM
Warsaw is debating whether to proceed with the acquisition of billions of dollars-worth of additional South Korean military hardware amid questions over the terms of a loan. The deadlock may be just the thing both countries need to avoid a further escalation of tensions in Eastern Europe and the Korean Peninsula, a geopolitical observer says.
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The West's Hate Crime Problem: Destroy War Hero Monuments, But Protect Satanist Statues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/the-wests-hate-crime-problem-destroy-war-hero-monuments-but-protect-satanist-statues-1116715140.html
February 10, 2024, 6:16 PM
The cheap and cheesy legal definition of "hate", as it applies to "hate crimes", basically boils down to "that which might hurt somebody's feelings", even those feelings are of those worship, and even personify, the very incarnation of evil itself.
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'Elderly Man With Poor Memory': Public See Biden Losing his Marbles After Special Counsel Leak
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/elderly-man-with-poor-memory-public-see-biden-losing-his-marbles-after-special-counsel-leak-1116714921.html
February 10, 2024, 5:53 PM
American voters no longer conside Joe Biden fit to occupy the White House as his mental faculties look increasingly patchy during numerous public appearances.
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Industrial Megapower Germany on Edge of Ruin Thanks to Energy War Against Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/industrial-megapower-germany-on-edge-of-ruin-thanks-to-energy-war-against-russia-1116714501.html
February 10, 2024, 3:17 PM
In 2022, Berlin dutifully followed the Biden administration’s instructions to cut Germany off from Russian gas and ramp up arms deliveries to Ukraine for NATO's proxy war against Russia. Two years on, alarming predictions of a major economic crisis and the wholesale deindustrialization of Europe's biggest industrial economy are coming to pass.
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Biden Aide Secretly Admits 'Missteps' in Response to War in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/biden-aide-secretly-admits-missteps-in-response-to-war-in-gaza-1116711688.html
February 10, 2024, 1:57 PM
The ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict is compounding Joe Biden's challenges on the political front. Despite pressure from fellow Democrats to call for a ceasefire, Biden maintains support for Israel. However, his comments characterizing casualties as “a price of waging war” have led to a decline in his popularity among his voter base.
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Russian Military Prevented Ukraine's Attack on Civilian Ships in Black Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/russian-military-prevented-ukraines-attack-on-civilian-ships-in-black-sea-1116712381.html
February 10, 2024, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian navy foiled an attempted attack on February 9 by Kiev on Russian civilian transport ships with the use of unmanned semi-submersible boats in the southwestern region of the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Big Cat With Deadly Claws: What We Know About Russia's New Manul IFV
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/big-cat-with-deadly-claws-what-we-know-about-russias-new-manul-ifv-1116712148.html
February 10, 2024, 1:04 PM
The BMP-3 (“Boevaya Mashina Pekhoty,” lit. “Infantry Combat Vehicle”) is currently the latest armored infantry carrier in the Russian Army’s arsenal. Russian defense concerns have proposed an array of upgrades, ranging from deep modernizations of the base BMP-3 model, to infantry fighting vehicle designs based on the Armata and Bumerang platforms.
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Moscow Celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/moscow-celebrates-chinese-lunar-new-year-1116709679.html
February 10, 2024, 12:13 PM
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a significant traditional holiday celebrated by Chinese communities around the world. The celebration typically lasts 15 days, sporting vibrant decorations, traditional foods, and family gatherings.
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Watch Russian Precision Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Hideouts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/watch-russian-precision-drone-strikes-on-ukrainian-hideouts-1116709353.html
February 10, 2024, 10:11 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have been using kamikaze drones, also known as suicide drones or loitering munitions, during the special military operation.
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Three Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Khutor in Russia's Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/three-injured-in-ukrainian-shelling-of-khutor-in-russias-belgorod-region-1116709519.html
February 10, 2024, 10:07 AM
BELGOROD Russia (Sputnik) - Three workers have been injured in the Ukrainian shelling of the Ponury khutor in the Grayvoronsky District of Russia's Belgorod Region, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Saturday.
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US Commits $11 Billion for Chips Research Project Amid Backlash From Companies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/us-commits-11-billion-for-chips-research-project-amid-backlash-from-companies-1116708325.html
February 10, 2024, 8:26 AM
The Biden administration is stepping up efforts to fix shortcomings in chip making and packaging innovation to keep up with China's inroads in the sector. But plans to start a chip research consortium lack preparation - they haven't even sorted out where it will be based, while big chip firms haven't received federal funding in nearly 1.5 years.
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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Inspects Production of Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-inspects-production-of-drones-1116708084.html
February 10, 2024, 7:35 AM
Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected the implementation of the state defense order for the production of reconnaissance and attack drones by defense industry enterprises in the Russian Republic of Udmurtia, the Defense Ministry reported.
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Two Russian Tu-95MS Missile Carriers Fly Near Alaska - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/two-russian-tu-95ms-missile-carriers-fly-near-alaska---mod-1116708628.html
February 10, 2024, 7:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers conducted a planned flight over neutral waters of the Bering Sea near Alaska, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Russian Serviceman Reveals What Ammunition Drones Use in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/russian-serviceman-reveals-what-ammunition-drones-use-in-special-op-zone-1116707708.html
February 10, 2024, 7:17 AM
Drones have become increasingly popular in modern warfare due to their versatility and effectiveness in various military operations. They offer several advantages over traditional manned aircraft, including lower operating costs, reduced risk to human life, and greater flexibility in terms of mission duration and payload capacity.
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Watch Russian UAVs Eliminate Camouflaged Ukrainian Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/watch-russian-uavs-eliminate-camouflaged-ukrainian-artillery--1116706998.html
February 10, 2024, 6:05 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have increasingly turned to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the special military operation. These drones are used for a variety of purposes, including reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, precision strike, and intelligence gathering.
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Palestine Red Crescent Society Says Israel Arrests Doctors and Wounded in Al-Amal Hospital
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/palestine-red-crescent-society-says-israel-arrests-doctors-and-wounded-in-al-amal-hospital-1116707177.html
February 10, 2024, 4:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said eight members of the organization, including four doctors and four wounded people, were arrested by Israeli forces at Al-Amal Hospital in the Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis.
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Hungary Under Attack for Advocating Peace Talks in Ukraine Conflict – Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/hungary-under-attack-for-advocating-peace-talks-in-ukraine-conflict--foreign-minister-1116707065.html
February 10, 2024, 4:49 AM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) – Hungary is under heavy attack from the transatlantic community for its position on the conflict in Ukraine that calls for negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.
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Biden’s ‘Angry’ Press Conference Made Hur’s Memory Report ‘Infinitely Worse’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/bidens-angry-press-conference-made-hurs-memory-report-infinitely-worse-1116706609.html
February 10, 2024, 4:03 AM
The fallout from US President Joe Biden’s emergency press conference on Thursday night might be even worse than the damning report itself, Ed Martin, former chairman of the Missouri Republican Party told Sputnik’s Final Countdown on Friday.
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'Fearmongering About Russia Baseless', as NATO Blocks European De-Escalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/fearmongering-about-russia-baseless-as-nato-blocks-european-de-escalation-1116706809.html
February 10, 2024, 3:57 AM
In a revealing interview with Tucker Carlson, Russian President Vladimir Putin offered a candid view on the current geopolitical landscape, highlighting NATO's confrontational posture towards Russia, the perceived threat of Russia and China by the West, and his vision for a multipolar world order.
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Hungary Will Never Take Part in Arms Deliveries to Ukraine, Says Hungarian FM Szijjarto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/hungary-will-never-take-part-in-arms-deliveries-to-ukraine-says-hungarian-fm-szijjarto-1116706457.html
February 10, 2024, 3:08 AM
NEW YORK (RIA Novosti) - Hungary has never participated and will never participate in arms deliveries to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.
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Russia’s Rosatom Head to Visit Hungary Early March to Inspect Paks Nuclear Plant, Says Hungarian FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/russias-rosatom-head-to-visit-hungary-early-march-to-inspect-paks-nuclear-plant-says-hungarian-fm-1116706284.html
February 10, 2024, 1:35 AM
NEW YORK (RIA Novosti) – Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev will visit Hungary in early March to inspect two nuclear power plant blocks under construction near the city of Paks, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told RIA Novosti.
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Biden Says He’d Never Forget The, You Know, The Thing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/biden-says-hed-never-forget-the-you-know-the-thing-1116706090.html
February 10, 2024, 1:23 AM
On Thursday, Special Counsel Robert Hur, who had been investigating US President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents following his time as Vice President, announced that he would not bring charges against the president.
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Biden Claims Congress' Failure to Approve New Ukraine Aid 'Close to Criminal Neglect'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/biden-claims-congress-failure-to-approve-new-ukraine-aid-close-to-criminal-neglect-1116705971.html
February 10, 2024, 12:48 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said on Friday that the US Congress' failure to approve new funding for Ukraine security assistance is close to criminal neglect.
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Tucker-Putin ‘History Lesson’ was ‘Necessary’ to Show Americans Russian-US Friendship was Possible
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240210/tucker-putin-history-lesson-was-necessary-to-show-americans-russian-us-friendship-was-possible-1116705398.html
February 10, 2024, 12:02 AM
On Thursday, US Journalist and former Fox News Contributor Tucker Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first such interview by a Western journalist since Russia launched its special operation in Ukraine.
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Musk Says SpaceX Starship Should Make It to Moon in Less Than 5 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240209/musk-says-spacex-starship-should-make-it-to-moon-in-less-than-5-years-1116704605.html
February 9, 2024, 8:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Friday that his SpaceX Starship should get to the Moon in less than five years.
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‘Vassal’ Scholz Gov’t Ignoring Nord Stream Terrorism Despite ‘Colossal Damage’ Done to Germany
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240209/vassal-scholz-govt-ignoring-nord-stream-terrorism-despite-colossal-damage-done-to-germany-1116703509.html
February 9, 2024, 7:04 PM
Tucker Carlson asked President Putin who he thought blew up the Nord Stream pipeline network and why, with the Russian leader offering a response which included an assessment of the competence of the current German government. Sputnik reached out to a lawmaker from Germany’s fastest growing opposition party for his take on Putin’s comments.
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Carlson-Putin Interview Smashed US Media Censorship Wall - Ex-Asst. Defense Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240209/carlson-putin-interview-smashed-us-media-censorship-wall---ex-asst-defense-secretary-1116704085.html
February 9, 2024, 6:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin broke through the impenetrable barrier of Western mainstream media’s censorship to present directly to the American and European publics his proposals to end the Ukraine conflict, former US assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs Chas Freeman told Sputnik on Friday.
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