❗️Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️The Russian Army eliminated up to 25 Ukrainian soldiers and 2 vehicles close to Kupyansk;
▪️Russian troops eliminated more than 120 Ukrainian troops, 4 armored fighting vehicles and a self-propelled Akatsiya howitzer in the Krasny Liman direction;
▪️Ukrainian losses in Donetsk amounted to 350 troops; 2 armored combat vehicles, four vehicles, D-20 howitzers and 2 D-30 howitzers;
▪️ Russian artillery destroyed up to 45 Ukrainian soldiers, two infantry fighting vehicles and three pickup trucks in the South Donetsk direction and in the Zaporozhye region. Russian forces destroyed ammunition depot of the Ukrainian Army in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️Russian forces performed a high-precision strike on the ammunition depot of the Ukrainian Army close to Kherson;
▪️Russian air defense systems shot down eight Ukrainian UAVs and six HIMARS rockets in LPR, DPR and in the Zaporozhye region.
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▪️The Russian Army eliminated up to 25 Ukrainian soldiers and 2 vehicles close to Kupyansk;
▪️Russian troops eliminated more than 120 Ukrainian troops, 4 armored fighting vehicles and a self-propelled Akatsiya howitzer in the Krasny Liman direction;
▪️Ukrainian losses in Donetsk amounted to 350 troops; 2 armored combat vehicles, four vehicles, D-20 howitzers and 2 D-30 howitzers;
▪️ Russian artillery destroyed up to 45 Ukrainian soldiers, two infantry fighting vehicles and three pickup trucks in the South Donetsk direction and in the Zaporozhye region. Russian forces destroyed ammunition depot of the Ukrainian Army in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️Russian forces performed a high-precision strike on the ammunition depot of the Ukrainian Army close to Kherson;
▪️Russian air defense systems shot down eight Ukrainian UAVs and six HIMARS rockets in LPR, DPR and in the Zaporozhye region.
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📹 Airborne reconnaissance mobile group destroys Ukranian stronghold (video courtesy of Russian MoD)
In the assigned area, the group dismounted and began reconnaissance of the line of contact using unmanned aerial vehicles.
An airborne reconnaissance mobile group was deployed to the frontline on AM-1 all-terrain vehicles to reveal the enemy's firing positions.
The paratroopers engaged with Ukranian forward units and fired the Fagot anti-tank guided missile at a militant hideout and conducted heavy fire with the AGS-17 Plamya automatic grenade launcher.
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In the assigned area, the group dismounted and began reconnaissance of the line of contact using unmanned aerial vehicles.
An airborne reconnaissance mobile group was deployed to the frontline on AM-1 all-terrain vehicles to reveal the enemy's firing positions.
The paratroopers engaged with Ukranian forward units and fired the Fagot anti-tank guided missile at a militant hideout and conducted heavy fire with the AGS-17 Plamya automatic grenade launcher.
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❗️Russian President Vladimir Putin signs law suspending Russia's participation in New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty
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Not Sci-Fi Anymore: Biocomputers Using Human Brain Cells May Soon Be Reality, Scholars Say
A new study by Johns Hopkins University scientists has shown that computers with biological brain tissue can feel the gap between cold-hard machinery and the human mind. What is more important, they can enhance your understanding of how the brain works.
Futuristic biocomputers that use human brain cells may soon become quite real.
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A new study by Johns Hopkins University scientists has shown that computers with biological brain tissue can feel the gap between cold-hard machinery and the human mind. What is more important, they can enhance your understanding of how the brain works.
Futuristic biocomputers that use human brain cells may soon become quite real.
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Tech expert Chris Garaffa talks about China’s desire to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites since Beijing seeks to launch thousands of their own into space as well as the US position on that
💬”…all the countries in the world can collaborate in space, can collaborate and say this is for the betterment of all of humanity, to have a lower orbit communication system so that places that can't get wired or even cellular connectivity can actually benefit from the advances in science. But that's not the way the US and companies based in the US are looking at it,” he revealed
🎧 Listen to more of Garaffa’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines
💬”…all the countries in the world can collaborate in space, can collaborate and say this is for the betterment of all of humanity, to have a lower orbit communication system so that places that can't get wired or even cellular connectivity can actually benefit from the advances in science. But that's not the way the US and companies based in the US are looking at it,” he revealed
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'He Done the Crime as a Man': Scottish Transgender Rapist Jailed for Eight Years
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon U-turned on her pro-trans prison policy after public outcry over the case of transsexual double rapist Isla Bryson, who was sentenced to eight years in jail.
Bryson, who went by his birth name Adam Graham until after his first court appearance in 2020, was convicted by the Glasgow High Court in January of attacks in 2016 and 2019.
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon U-turned on her pro-trans prison policy after public outcry over the case of transsexual double rapist Isla Bryson, who was sentenced to eight years in jail.
Bryson, who went by his birth name Adam Graham until after his first court appearance in 2020, was convicted by the Glasgow High Court in January of attacks in 2016 and 2019.
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Elijah Magnier, a veteran war correspondent, talks about NATO’s failure to defeat Russia by arming Ukraine as well as the cost that Europe is paying for backing the US in this gamble
💬"... in the first couple of months, European countries, particularly Germany and France, said we are not imposing sanctions on Russia because they didn't want to be damaged. And what they were afraid of, it happened. And at the end of the day, they are engaged since one year now in imposing sanctions with a very harsh boomerang effect that is hitting the European Union,” he adds
🎧Listen to more of Magnier’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines
💬"... in the first couple of months, European countries, particularly Germany and France, said we are not imposing sanctions on Russia because they didn't want to be damaged. And what they were afraid of, it happened. And at the end of the day, they are engaged since one year now in imposing sanctions with a very harsh boomerang effect that is hitting the European Union,” he adds
🎧Listen to more of Magnier’s analysis in our podcast Fault Lines
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⚡️ Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hit central Turkiye - European seismologists.
According to updated data, an earthquake of only magnitude 4.0 occurred in the central part of Turkiye, according to the European Seismological Center. Initially, the center reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.6.
According to updated data, an earthquake of only magnitude 4.0 occurred in the central part of Turkiye, according to the European Seismological Center. Initially, the center reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.6.
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'New Sheriff in Town': Florida Governor DeSantis Takes Down Disney's 'Corporate Kingdom'
The autonomy of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district in Florida is coming to an end thanks to the actions of Ron DeSantis, governor of the Sunshine State.
Under the auspices of a new bill he signed on Monday, DeSantis is now supposed to appoint a board consisting of five members that will oversee government services, such as fire protection and public utilities, provided on Disney district properties in the state.
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The autonomy of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district in Florida is coming to an end thanks to the actions of Ron DeSantis, governor of the Sunshine State.
Under the auspices of a new bill he signed on Monday, DeSantis is now supposed to appoint a board consisting of five members that will oversee government services, such as fire protection and public utilities, provided on Disney district properties in the state.
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Trump Still GOP Voters Favorite, DeSantis Launches Unofficial Campaign and Dems Remain in Limbo
Former US President Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential campaign ad on Truth Social on Monday.
In it, the former POTUS promised to kick off a "new strategic national manufacturing initiative" to boost domestic production and ramp up taxes on foreign companies and those who move US jobs overseas.
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Former US President Donald Trump unveiled a new presidential campaign ad on Truth Social on Monday.
In it, the former POTUS promised to kick off a "new strategic national manufacturing initiative" to boost domestic production and ramp up taxes on foreign companies and those who move US jobs overseas.
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Beijing Accuses Washington of Jeopardizing Peace in Taiwan Strait After US Spy Plane's Flyover
Beijing has accused Washington of jeopardizing peace in the Taiwan Strait after a US reconnaissance military plane flew above the sensitive waterway, in a mission that the White House claimed was conducted in accordance with international law.
Shi Yi, a spokesman for China’s Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), said in a statement that "the US side's actions deliberately interfered with and disrupted the regional situation and endangered peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. We firmly oppose this."
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Beijing has accused Washington of jeopardizing peace in the Taiwan Strait after a US reconnaissance military plane flew above the sensitive waterway, in a mission that the White House claimed was conducted in accordance with international law.
Shi Yi, a spokesman for China’s Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), said in a statement that "the US side's actions deliberately interfered with and disrupted the regional situation and endangered peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. We firmly oppose this."
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Biden Admin Seeking Reauthorization for FISA Warrantless Surveillance of Foreigners
The Biden administration wants to reauthorize a key legal passage allowing US intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without seeking a warrant - even when they interact with Americans.
"The Biden-Harris Administration strongly supports the reauthorization by Congress of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a vital intelligence collection authority, which the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence conveyed today in a joint letter to congressional leadership," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a release on Tuesday.
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The Biden administration wants to reauthorize a key legal passage allowing US intelligence agencies to spy on foreigners without seeking a warrant - even when they interact with Americans.
"The Biden-Harris Administration strongly supports the reauthorization by Congress of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a vital intelligence collection authority, which the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence conveyed today in a joint letter to congressional leadership," White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a release on Tuesday.
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🇺🇸 This speech by Joe Biden will divide your life into "before" and "after"
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🔺Getting the priorities straight: The US funneled billions towards Ukraine while cutting corners on health and education
🔺West fails in attempts to isolate Russia: number of states seeking to join BRICS and SCO surges to 20, Lavrov Says
🔺"They don't care about Ukraine. They care about world hegemony." The antiwar movement roars back to life
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🔺West fails in attempts to isolate Russia: number of states seeking to join BRICS and SCO surges to 20, Lavrov Says
🔺"They don't care about Ukraine. They care about world hegemony." The antiwar movement roars back to life
The Critical Hour will cover these and more stories! Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 6pm EST|3pm PST|12am CET via the website or app
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Who is Poised to Win and Lose From Northern Ireland Protocol Replacement?
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has struck a deal with the EU bringing an end to a longstanding debate over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol. Does this deal mean Sunak's triumph?
"The short answer is that there is very little about this deal that could not have been decided upon earlier," Dr. Roslyn Fuller, director of the non-profit think tank Solonian Democracy Institute, told Sputnik.
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has struck a deal with the EU bringing an end to a longstanding debate over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol. Does this deal mean Sunak's triumph?
"The short answer is that there is very little about this deal that could not have been decided upon earlier," Dr. Roslyn Fuller, director of the non-profit think tank Solonian Democracy Institute, told Sputnik.
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📈 The year-on-year crime rate increased dramatically in Washington during the first two months of 2023, with the total number of crimes rising by 25% and homicides surging by 40%, according to data by the Metropolitan Police Department.
📊 In total, over 5,000 crimes have been committed in Washington from the beginning of 2023, while there were slightly more than 4,000 cases in the same period of 2022. Against this background, the number of homicides grew from 25 to 35.
📍 The police data also showed that the number of sexual assaults increased by more than double, from 13 to 29. The number of arson cases from one case to four. Meanwhile, the number of motor vehicle thefts rose more than twice, from 531 to 1,120 cases, and the amount of thefts from autos increased by 24%, from 1,060 to more than 1,300.
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📊 In total, over 5,000 crimes have been committed in Washington from the beginning of 2023, while there were slightly more than 4,000 cases in the same period of 2022. Against this background, the number of homicides grew from 25 to 35.
📍 The police data also showed that the number of sexual assaults increased by more than double, from 13 to 29. The number of arson cases from one case to four. Meanwhile, the number of motor vehicle thefts rose more than twice, from 531 to 1,120 cases, and the amount of thefts from autos increased by 24%, from 1,060 to more than 1,300.
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To Veto or Not to Veto? Sweden and Finland's NATO Bids in Limbo as Turkiye, Hungary Mull Pros & Cons
Finland started a parliamentary debate over accelerating the country's accession to NATO on February 28. Helsinki seems to be ready to join the military bloc without its neighbor, Sweden. Meanwhile, Hungary and Turkiye are having second thoughts on the Nordics' bids.
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Finland started a parliamentary debate over accelerating the country's accession to NATO on February 28. Helsinki seems to be ready to join the military bloc without its neighbor, Sweden. Meanwhile, Hungary and Turkiye are having second thoughts on the Nordics' bids.
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‼️ At least 16 people have died after two trains collided in Greece. Another 85 individuals have sustained injuries.
Early indications suggest the passenger and freight trains collided head-on. A rescue search is ongoing.
Get the latest details here!
Early indications suggest the passenger and freight trains collided head-on. A rescue search is ongoing.
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Pentagon: Ukraine Conflict Revealed Weakness of US Munitions Production Base
The United States’ involvement in the Ukraine conflict revealed the weaknesses of its defense industrial base’s ability to produce an adequate amount of munitions, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said on Tuesday.
The US is investing in replenishing its own stocks, Kahl said. The Pentagon is confident that proper investments have been made for contingencies involving Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, Kahl said.
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The United States’ involvement in the Ukraine conflict revealed the weaknesses of its defense industrial base’s ability to produce an adequate amount of munitions, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said on Tuesday.
The US is investing in replenishing its own stocks, Kahl said. The Pentagon is confident that proper investments have been made for contingencies involving Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, Kahl said.
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‼️ At least 16 people have died after two trains collided in Greece. Another 85 individuals have sustained injuries. Early indications suggest the passenger and freight trains collided head-on. A rescue search is ongoing. Get the latest details here!
➡️Latest update provided by officials on the scene indicate the death toll has risen to at least 26, with 86 people injured.
Some 150 firefighters, 40 ambulances and dozens of police officers are at the site of the crash near the Greek city of Larissa.
Some 150 firefighters, 40 ambulances and dozens of police officers are at the site of the crash near the Greek city of Larissa.
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US Supreme Court Hears Case With Potential to Annul $400 Billion in Student Loans
The US high court on Tuesday heard a pair of challenges to the Biden administration’s interpretation of the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act, a 2001 law, to relieve a sizable part of Americans’ massive student loan debt.
The challenges have been brought by a group of six Republican-led states represented by Nebraska Solicitor General James Campbell, and by two other challengers.
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The US high court on Tuesday heard a pair of challenges to the Biden administration’s interpretation of the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act, a 2001 law, to relieve a sizable part of Americans’ massive student loan debt.
The challenges have been brought by a group of six Republican-led states represented by Nebraska Solicitor General James Campbell, and by two other challengers.
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