📷 Sputnik correspondent's footage from the outskirts of the city of Artemovsk (Bakhmut), for which fierce fighting has been going on over the past few weeks.
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🔺SVB fallout spreads around the world
🔺New alliance coming? China is to host Summit of Persian Gulf countries
🔺Is there a link between Western-funded NGOs and the violent protest in Georgia?
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🔺New alliance coming? China is to host Summit of Persian Gulf countries
🔺Is there a link between Western-funded NGOs and the violent protest in Georgia?
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Biden Unveils Joint Nuclear Sub Program for AUKUS Following Sale of Virginia-Class Boats
In remarks at the 32nd Street Naval Station in San Diego, California, US President Joe Biden laid out the process by which Washington will deliver at least three nuclear-powered attack submarines to Australia in the coming years under the aegis of the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) pact.
Appearing with Rishi Sunak and Anthony Albanese, the prime ministers of the United Kingdom and Australia, respectively, Biden referred to their countries on Monday as “two of America’s most stalwart and capable allies” that “share a common vision.”
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In remarks at the 32nd Street Naval Station in San Diego, California, US President Joe Biden laid out the process by which Washington will deliver at least three nuclear-powered attack submarines to Australia in the coming years under the aegis of the Australia-UK-US (AUKUS) pact.
Appearing with Rishi Sunak and Anthony Albanese, the prime ministers of the United Kingdom and Australia, respectively, Biden referred to their countries on Monday as “two of America’s most stalwart and capable allies” that “share a common vision.”
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SVB and Signature Bank Collapses May Herald Recession in United States
The US banking system suffered a serious blow last week with the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which became the largest bank failure in the United States since the financial crisis of 2008.
Having seized the SVB on March 10, US regulators proceeded to close the New York-based Signature Bank two days later, raising concerns about what these bank failures might entail for the United States’ banking system as a whole.
Sergio Rossi, professor of macroeconomics and monetary economics at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, told Sputnik that the ensuing situation actually has certain similarities with the 2008 financial crisis.
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The US banking system suffered a serious blow last week with the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which became the largest bank failure in the United States since the financial crisis of 2008.
Having seized the SVB on March 10, US regulators proceeded to close the New York-based Signature Bank two days later, raising concerns about what these bank failures might entail for the United States’ banking system as a whole.
Sergio Rossi, professor of macroeconomics and monetary economics at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland, told Sputnik that the ensuing situation actually has certain similarities with the 2008 financial crisis.
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📹 Combat work of T-90M tank crews in the special operation (video by Russian MoD)
The crews of the T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks carry out the tasks of providing fire support to the advancing assault detachments of the Airborne Forces and destroying enemy infantry in strongholds.
A tank platoon, using the terrain and natural shelters, advances to the line of opening fire. The crews destroy the manpower of the Ukrainian formations in the strongholds and suppress its firing points, allowing the assault squads of Russian paratroopers to move deep into the enemy defenses.
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The crews of the T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks carry out the tasks of providing fire support to the advancing assault detachments of the Airborne Forces and destroying enemy infantry in strongholds.
A tank platoon, using the terrain and natural shelters, advances to the line of opening fire. The crews destroy the manpower of the Ukrainian formations in the strongholds and suppress its firing points, allowing the assault squads of Russian paratroopers to move deep into the enemy defenses.
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US Bank Problems to Spread Abroad, Fed Must Stop Interest Rate Policy, Paul Craig Roberts Says
The current serious banking sector problems in the United States will spill over to other countries and the Federal Reserve must end its high interest rate policy, former US Assistant Treasury Secretary Paul Craig Roberts told Sputnik.
"Because of globalist interconnections, the serious problems in the United States would spread abroad," Roberts said on Monday.
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The current serious banking sector problems in the United States will spill over to other countries and the Federal Reserve must end its high interest rate policy, former US Assistant Treasury Secretary Paul Craig Roberts told Sputnik.
"Because of globalist interconnections, the serious problems in the United States would spread abroad," Roberts said on Monday.
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UK Domestic Spooks to 'Fortify' Businesses Against Chinese and Russian Cyber-Snooping
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce the creation of a "national protective security authority" under the auspices of MI5 — the agency responsible for counter-espionage, counter-terrorism and keeping tabs on 'subversive' political groups.
“As the world becomes more volatile and competition between states becomes more intense, the UK must be ready to stand our ground,” the PM said on Sunday night, during a trip to California's capital San Diego for a defence summit.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce the creation of a "national protective security authority" under the auspices of MI5 — the agency responsible for counter-espionage, counter-terrorism and keeping tabs on 'subversive' political groups.
“As the world becomes more volatile and competition between states becomes more intense, the UK must be ready to stand our ground,” the PM said on Sunday night, during a trip to California's capital San Diego for a defence summit.
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US Defense Budget Funds $170 Billion Procurement, Largest in History: Pentagon
The US Defense Department’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request includes $170 billion for procurement, marking the largest such investment in its history, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday.
"The FY 2024 president's budget allows the Defense Department to invest in capabilities that will ensure we maintain a ready, lethal and combat-credible joint force with a laser focus on China as the department's pacing challenge and addressing the acute threat posed by Russia," Austin said in a statement. "This budget also funds $170 billion for procurement, the largest in history."
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The US Defense Department’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget request includes $170 billion for procurement, marking the largest such investment in its history, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Monday.
"The FY 2024 president's budget allows the Defense Department to invest in capabilities that will ensure we maintain a ready, lethal and combat-credible joint force with a laser focus on China as the department's pacing challenge and addressing the acute threat posed by Russia," Austin said in a statement. "This budget also funds $170 billion for procurement, the largest in history."
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Massive Iceberg Off Argentina’s Coast Could Pose Risk to British Industry, Reports Say
An iceberg over 3,000 square kilometers in size could potentially pose a risk to British interests off the coast of South America including shipping and fishing, as well as wildlife there, a new report claims.
After it broke away from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in May 2021, iceberg A76 eventually split into three pieces which are now known as A76-a, A76-b, and A76-c. Now scientists fear that the biggest of those, A76-a, could get caught on a shallow bank between disputed islands near Argentina’s shores.
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An iceberg over 3,000 square kilometers in size could potentially pose a risk to British interests off the coast of South America including shipping and fishing, as well as wildlife there, a new report claims.
After it broke away from Antarctica’s Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in May 2021, iceberg A76 eventually split into three pieces which are now known as A76-a, A76-b, and A76-c. Now scientists fear that the biggest of those, A76-a, could get caught on a shallow bank between disputed islands near Argentina’s shores.
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World War III & Troubling US Economy: What Did Trump Say in His Iowa Campaign Stop?
Although former US President Donald Trump was expected to role out his education policy in Davenport, Iowa, on Monday, the ex-commander-in-chief instead used his time to talk on everything from the state of the US economy, his rivalry with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his effectiveness in preventing a third world war, among other talking points.
Trump is presently attempting to become the first president elected to office in non-consecutive terms since the days of former US President Grover Cleveland.
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Although former US President Donald Trump was expected to role out his education policy in Davenport, Iowa, on Monday, the ex-commander-in-chief instead used his time to talk on everything from the state of the US economy, his rivalry with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his effectiveness in preventing a third world war, among other talking points.
Trump is presently attempting to become the first president elected to office in non-consecutive terms since the days of former US President Grover Cleveland.
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🇰🇵 North Korea's short-range ballistic missiles flew 620 kilometers (385 miles) and fell in the Sea of Japan, a South Korean news agency reported citing the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
▪️ Earlier Tuesday, the news agency reported that North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.
💬 "We strongly condemn the North's series of ballistic missile launches as an act of significant provocation that harms peace and stability not only on the Korean Peninsula, but also in the international community, and a clear violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions," the South Korean JCS said in a text message sent to reporters.
▪️ The ballistic missile launch was North Korea's fifth this year.
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▪️ Earlier Tuesday, the news agency reported that North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.
💬 "We strongly condemn the North's series of ballistic missile launches as an act of significant provocation that harms peace and stability not only on the Korean Peninsula, but also in the international community, and a clear violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions," the South Korean JCS said in a text message sent to reporters.
▪️ The ballistic missile launch was North Korea's fifth this year.
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📹 The combat work of a Tornado-G multiple-launch rocket system in the area of the special military operation (video courtesy of Russian MoD)
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🦠🌍 World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he hopes the coronavirus pandemic will end in 2023, according to a statement on the WHO website.
🗣 "The weekly number of reported deaths is now lower than when we first used the word 'pandemic' three years ago. The improvement is significant. I am confident that at some point this year we will be able to say that COVID-19 is over as a public health emergency of international concern – and as a pandemic," Ghebreyesus said.
▪️ He said everyone must learn the pandemic's lessons.
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🗣 "The weekly number of reported deaths is now lower than when we first used the word 'pandemic' three years ago. The improvement is significant. I am confident that at some point this year we will be able to say that COVID-19 is over as a public health emergency of international concern – and as a pandemic," Ghebreyesus said.
▪️ He said everyone must learn the pandemic's lessons.
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📹 Russia starts testing its new TrUMP ("Transport Aviation Multifunctional Platform") heavy drone
▪️ According to Sputnik's source, the unmanned aerial vehicle’s developers are due to check the drone’s systems and control mechanisms during the tests, which are conducted ahead of the UAV’s maiden flight, slated for April.
▪️ The tests come after Sputnik quoted the source as saying that Russian engineers had developed the TrUMP drone to be capable of delivering up to 250 kilograms of useful cargo for distances up to 600 km (370 miles).
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▪️ According to Sputnik's source, the unmanned aerial vehicle’s developers are due to check the drone’s systems and control mechanisms during the tests, which are conducted ahead of the UAV’s maiden flight, slated for April.
▪️ The tests come after Sputnik quoted the source as saying that Russian engineers had developed the TrUMP drone to be capable of delivering up to 250 kilograms of useful cargo for distances up to 600 km (370 miles).
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❗️ The grain deal has been extended for 60 days; the nature of the package has been confirmed with the condition that all promises to Moscow must be fulfilled, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko says
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Australia Offers China Briefing on AUKUS Nuclear Sub Plan
Australia is not aware of any response from China after Canberra offered Beijing a briefing about the AUKUS pact, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles told reporters on Tuesday.
China has repeatedly slammed AUKUS as a pact that exacerbates the regional arms race and endangers peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Australia is not aware of any response from China after Canberra offered Beijing a briefing about the AUKUS pact, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles told reporters on Tuesday.
China has repeatedly slammed AUKUS as a pact that exacerbates the regional arms race and endangers peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
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