❗️Greece's plans to transfer S-300 air defense systems to Ukraine are provocative, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday, adding that all military equipment sent to Kiev would be destroyed by the Russian Armed Forces.
The spokeswoman added that such move would be a flagrant violation of the provisions of the Russian-Greek intergovernmental agreements on military-technical cooperation of October 30, 1995 and on the supply of military products of December 3, 2013, which unambiguously prohibit Greece from re-exporting military equipment supplied by Moscow to a third party without Russia's consent.
On Sunday, Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos said that the country's government is ready to send S-300 air defense systems from Crete to Ukraine if the US "installs the Patriot system in their place."
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The spokeswoman added that such move would be a flagrant violation of the provisions of the Russian-Greek intergovernmental agreements on military-technical cooperation of October 30, 1995 and on the supply of military products of December 3, 2013, which unambiguously prohibit Greece from re-exporting military equipment supplied by Moscow to a third party without Russia's consent.
On Sunday, Greek Defense Minister Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos said that the country's government is ready to send S-300 air defense systems from Crete to Ukraine if the US "installs the Patriot system in their place."
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🇷🇺 Russia’s special operation in Ukraine: See Sputnik’s map of the military situation
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❄️🐻❄️ Moscow Zoo has shared another load of cuteness!
This time the zoo has been focusing on those bundles of fun which are pandas who have been taking their morning run and are clearly oblivious to the snow!
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This time the zoo has been focusing on those bundles of fun which are pandas who have been taking their morning run and are clearly oblivious to the snow!
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🇧🇾 The Belarusian military has completed a snap inspection of its combat readiness which started last week at the instruction of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
On December 13, the combat readiness assessment of the Belarusian armed forces was announced in Belarus as instructed by Lukashenko. Inspection measures covered various aspects, with troops advancing into designated areas, installing engineering equipment, organizing their defense and building crossings over the Neman and Berezina rivers, according to the defense ministry.
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On December 13, the combat readiness assessment of the Belarusian armed forces was announced in Belarus as instructed by Lukashenko. Inspection measures covered various aspects, with troops advancing into designated areas, installing engineering equipment, organizing their defense and building crossings over the Neman and Berezina rivers, according to the defense ministry.
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🇪🇺 EU proposals to cap natural gas prices threaten to exacerbate an energy crisis which has already battered ordinary Europeans with outrageously high costs for heating and hot water, higher prices for fuel for vehicles, a jump in food prices, and galloping inflation.
But who really controls gas prices, and how are they set?
Check out this Sputnik explainer for answers.
But who really controls gas prices, and how are they set?
Check out this Sputnik explainer for answers.
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Life of the world's shortest man: the story of Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh from Iran
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❗️EU countries reached political agreement on gas price cap within market correction mechanism framework – source
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❗️EU countries reached political agreement on gas price cap within market correction mechanism framework – source
❗️UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ latest statements:
▪️UN is very interested in accelerating the exchange of prisoners of war in the Ukraine conflict;
▪️Guterres strongly hopes that peace in Ukraine will be reached in 2023;
▪️There is space for more serious discussion of UNSC reform, enlargement of the council still on the table;
▪️UN would like to increase exports under the grain deal framework;
▪️UN has completed inspections of Russian fertilizers in Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Estonia; the exports have been authorized.
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▪️UN is very interested in accelerating the exchange of prisoners of war in the Ukraine conflict;
▪️Guterres strongly hopes that peace in Ukraine will be reached in 2023;
▪️There is space for more serious discussion of UNSC reform, enlargement of the council still on the table;
▪️UN would like to increase exports under the grain deal framework;
▪️UN has completed inspections of Russian fertilizers in Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Estonia; the exports have been authorized.
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Les Bleus C'est Moi: French President's World Cup 'Hubris' Compared to Absolutist Monarchs
Macron drew criticism over his "over-the-top" comments in Qatar after France lost to Argentina in a penalty shoot-out following a thrilling 3-3 draw in extra time.
The commentator pointed out that his closing line of "Vive la République, vive la France" made it sound like a political campaign stump speech — in contrast to the president's previous reluctance to politicize the football tournament in the Persian Gulf monarchy of Qatar.
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Macron drew criticism over his "over-the-top" comments in Qatar after France lost to Argentina in a penalty shoot-out following a thrilling 3-3 draw in extra time.
The commentator pointed out that his closing line of "Vive la République, vive la France" made it sound like a political campaign stump speech — in contrast to the president's previous reluctance to politicize the football tournament in the Persian Gulf monarchy of Qatar.
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❗️Latest statements by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:
▪️Russia’s special operation was absolutely necessary to thwart plans to turn Ukraine into an "anti-Russia";
▪️There will be a long era of transition to multipolarity and it will not be simple;
▪️The main result of this year is that the situation has finally become clear — who can be trusted, and who cannot;
▪️The presidents of Russia and Belarus confirmed the course to strengthen the independence of the two countries in talks on Monday.
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▪️Russia’s special operation was absolutely necessary to thwart plans to turn Ukraine into an "anti-Russia";
▪️There will be a long era of transition to multipolarity and it will not be simple;
▪️The main result of this year is that the situation has finally become clear — who can be trusted, and who cannot;
▪️The presidents of Russia and Belarus confirmed the course to strengthen the independence of the two countries in talks on Monday.
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🇳🇱 Dutch PM Mark Rutte has apologized on behalf of the Netherlands for its role in slavery and the slave trade.
💬 “We who live in today’s world must acknowledge the evils of slavery in the clearest possible terms, and condemn it as a crime against humanity,” Rutte said during his speech at the National Archives in The Hague on Monday.
The prime minister added that the Dutch government is establishing a 200 million euro ($212 million) fund for initiatives to help tackle the legacy of slavery in the Netherlands.
👉 Sputnik Africa offers a look back on the history of Dutch colonialism and slave trade in Africa
💬 “We who live in today’s world must acknowledge the evils of slavery in the clearest possible terms, and condemn it as a crime against humanity,” Rutte said during his speech at the National Archives in The Hague on Monday.
The prime minister added that the Dutch government is establishing a 200 million euro ($212 million) fund for initiatives to help tackle the legacy of slavery in the Netherlands.
👉 Sputnik Africa offers a look back on the history of Dutch colonialism and slave trade in Africa
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🇦🇷🇬🇧 “The Falkland Islands are not British, but Argentinian!” Russian ex-president Dmitry Medvedev said in a Telegram post, congratulating Messi's team on their World Cup win.
Commenting on remarks by British PM Rishi Sunak about the impossibility of peace talks with Moscow until Russian forces have withdrawn from Ukraine, Medvedev pointed out the double standards of the West, where politicians always emphasize that “Ukrainians themselves will decide whether to negotiate with Russia or not."
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Commenting on remarks by British PM Rishi Sunak about the impossibility of peace talks with Moscow until Russian forces have withdrawn from Ukraine, Medvedev pointed out the double standards of the West, where politicians always emphasize that “Ukrainians themselves will decide whether to negotiate with Russia or not."
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⚡US House January 6 Panel Recommends 4 Criminal Charges Against Trump, Others
"The first criminal statute we invoke for referral is [obstruction of an official proceeding]. We believe that the evidence assembled throughout our hearing warrants a criminal referral of former President Donald J. Trump, John Eastman, and others for violations of this statute," the panel said.
The remaining three charges include: conspiracy to defraud the US gov, making false statements to US gov, insurrection
"The first criminal statute we invoke for referral is [obstruction of an official proceeding]. We believe that the evidence assembled throughout our hearing warrants a criminal referral of former President Donald J. Trump, John Eastman, and others for violations of this statute," the panel said.
The remaining three charges include: conspiracy to defraud the US gov, making false statements to US gov, insurrection
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‼️Missiles Hit Donetsk Hospital, Kindergarten as Result of Shelling - Mayor
Missiles have hit a hospital and a kindergarten in Donetsk after the shelling of the city by Ukrainian troops, mayor Alexey Kulemzin said on Monday.
"According to preliminary data, one of the buildings of the Kalinin hospital and kindergarten were hit," Kulemzin said on Telegram, adding that houses and cars were damaged in the vicinity of the site.
Earlier in the day, Sputnik correspondent reported that the Ukrainian military shelled the city with "Grad" rockets, according to preliminary information.
Missiles have hit a hospital and a kindergarten in Donetsk after the shelling of the city by Ukrainian troops, mayor Alexey Kulemzin said on Monday.
"According to preliminary data, one of the buildings of the Kalinin hospital and kindergarten were hit," Kulemzin said on Telegram, adding that houses and cars were damaged in the vicinity of the site.
Earlier in the day, Sputnik correspondent reported that the Ukrainian military shelled the city with "Grad" rockets, according to preliminary information.
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🔺 Next, Jim Kavanagh joins us to discuss the sixth chapter of the Twitter Files, released by independent journalist Matt Taibbi
🔺 And, Dr. Jack Rasmus will tell us how a bunch of utility giants are getting richer at the expense of households
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‼️Putin: Russian Security Agencies Must Intensify Work Amid New Threats
The work of Russia's security agencies should be intensified in key areas amid new threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
The head of state congratulated the employees of state security bodies on their professional holiday. He said in recent years Russia's security services have been working with high efficiency.
"Today, the dynamically changing global situation, the emergence of new threats and risks place increased demands on the entire system of Russian security agencies. And this means that you must seriously intensify work in key areas, make the most of your operational, technical, and personnel potential for this," Putin said.
The work of Russia's security agencies should be intensified in key areas amid new threats, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
The head of state congratulated the employees of state security bodies on their professional holiday. He said in recent years Russia's security services have been working with high efficiency.
"Today, the dynamically changing global situation, the emergence of new threats and risks place increased demands on the entire system of Russian security agencies. And this means that you must seriously intensify work in key areas, make the most of your operational, technical, and personnel potential for this," Putin said.
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