Zelensky Must Negotiate With Russia, Not Beg West for More Arms, Academic Says
Ukraine broke off peace talks with Russia in April 2022 at the urging of Western powers. Nicolai Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island, said President Volodymyr Zelensky should restart negotiations, and that NATO must take Russia's security concerns seriously.
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Ukraine broke off peace talks with Russia in April 2022 at the urging of Western powers. Nicolai Petro, professor of political science at the University of Rhode Island, said President Volodymyr Zelensky should restart negotiations, and that NATO must take Russia's security concerns seriously.
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Rick Sterling, an independent journalist, joins us to discuss the big changes in the Middle East and the consequences of closer ties between Saudi Arabia and China for the US
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🇮🇳🎉 The grand historic 'Gateway of India' in Mumbai became a backdrop for one of the most fabulous fashion shows, by luxury giant Christian Dior for the unveiling of a new collection — for the first time in India.
Enjoy the most fascinating scenes from it in our video!
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Caleb Maupin, a journalist and political analyst, joins us to discuss the US attempts to push China off the market
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Trump Warns US Justice System 'Coming After You' as He Vows to Fight Indictment
Former US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will be appealing the indictment against him by a grand jury in Manhattan, claiming that the officials involved in the case are biased and that he is standing in the way of the US justice system coming after the American people.
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Former US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will be appealing the indictment against him by a grand jury in Manhattan, claiming that the officials involved in the case are biased and that he is standing in the way of the US justice system coming after the American people.
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Closer China-Saudi Ties Prove 'New World' On The Horizon
US influence in the Middle East is waning as domestic unrest rocks its main ally Israel and China takes a leading role in regional diplomacy, a veteran journalist has said.
Elijah J. Magnier told Sputnik that humanity was entering the dawn of "a new world" as a consequence of the US proxy conflict in Ukraine, which has sparked an economic crisis and civic disorder in the West.
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US influence in the Middle East is waning as domestic unrest rocks its main ally Israel and China takes a leading role in regional diplomacy, a veteran journalist has said.
Elijah J. Magnier told Sputnik that humanity was entering the dawn of "a new world" as a consequence of the US proxy conflict in Ukraine, which has sparked an economic crisis and civic disorder in the West.
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US Justice Dept, EPA Sue Norfolk Southern Over Toxic Discharge in Ohio Derailment
The US Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency have filed a complaint against railroad company Norfolk Southern over unlawful discharge of pollutants and toxic substances during the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last month.
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The US Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency have filed a complaint against railroad company Norfolk Southern over unlawful discharge of pollutants and toxic substances during the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, last month.
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US Struggling to Make Its F-35 Fleet Mission-Ready While Poking China & Russia
The Pentagon has acknowledged that only around half of its fleet of F-35 fighter jets is mission-capable, well below the target of 65%, at the House Armed Service Committee’s aviation subcommittee's hearings.
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The Pentagon has acknowledged that only around half of its fleet of F-35 fighter jets is mission-capable, well below the target of 65%, at the House Armed Service Committee’s aviation subcommittee's hearings.
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Ex-UN Under-Secretary-General Reveals Why West Fears Russia's UNSC Presidency
On April 1, Russia is scheduled to take over the UN Security Council presidency, a role that is rotated monthly among the council's 15 members.
As Russia's UNSC presidency draws closer, the White House lamented that there is "no feasible international legal pathway" to change that reality, while Ukraine blatantly branded Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council as a "bad joke."
Sergey Ordzhonikidze, a veteran Russian diplomat and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General as well as former Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva appointed by then-Secretary-General Kofi Annan, explained to Sputnik why certain countries seem so upset about this situation and what Moscow may do while it presides over the UN Security Council.
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On April 1, Russia is scheduled to take over the UN Security Council presidency, a role that is rotated monthly among the council's 15 members.
As Russia's UNSC presidency draws closer, the White House lamented that there is "no feasible international legal pathway" to change that reality, while Ukraine blatantly branded Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council as a "bad joke."
Sergey Ordzhonikidze, a veteran Russian diplomat and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General as well as former Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva appointed by then-Secretary-General Kofi Annan, explained to Sputnik why certain countries seem so upset about this situation and what Moscow may do while it presides over the UN Security Council.
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🇻🇪 Venezuela's oil revenues last year amounted to $5 billion, which is less than 10% of the level of foreign exchange earnings before the imposition of sanctions, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.
💬 "Venezuela's revenues in the year following the imposition of sanctions fell from $56 billion to $900 million... We made an effort, and last year oil revenues reached $5 billion - less than 10% of the earnings that we previously had," Maduro said at a Friday healthcare event in Caracas, as broadcast by VTV.
▪️ In January, Maduro said that non-traditional exports of Venezuelan products, which do not include metals or oil products, more than doubled in 2022 and amounted to $1.314 billion. Imports also more than doubled, from $3.979 billion to $8.194 billion.
💬 "Venezuela's revenues in the year following the imposition of sanctions fell from $56 billion to $900 million... We made an effort, and last year oil revenues reached $5 billion - less than 10% of the earnings that we previously had," Maduro said at a Friday healthcare event in Caracas, as broadcast by VTV.
▪️ In January, Maduro said that non-traditional exports of Venezuelan products, which do not include metals or oil products, more than doubled in 2022 and amounted to $1.314 billion. Imports also more than doubled, from $3.979 billion to $8.194 billion.
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▪️ The indictment handed down by a New York grand jury against former President Donald Trump contains at least one felony charge among the over 30 counts, The New York Post reported.
▪️ Earlier, a grand jury in Manhattan voted to indict Trump in connection with hush payments made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. The indictment, although still under seal, reportedly includes over 30 counts which Trump will face at his arraignment on Tuesday.
▪️ The report said the charge of falsifying business records "in the first degree" is a class E felony, the lowest level felony. It is the top charge in the indictment secured by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, the report added.
▪️ If convicted on the felony count Trump would face up to four years in jail.
▪️ Earlier, a grand jury in Manhattan voted to indict Trump in connection with hush payments made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. The indictment, although still under seal, reportedly includes over 30 counts which Trump will face at his arraignment on Tuesday.
▪️ The report said the charge of falsifying business records "in the first degree" is a class E felony, the lowest level felony. It is the top charge in the indictment secured by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, the report added.
▪️ If convicted on the felony count Trump would face up to four years in jail.
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▪️ At least three people died and dozens of others were hospitalized following tornadoes that hit the US state of Arkansas, according to media reports.
One death was reported in North Little Rock, while two more deaths were reported in the city of Wynne, American TV said on Friday citing local authorities.
At least 50 hospitalizations were reported in the Pulaski County area, according to the report.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency due to the devastating tornadoes that reportedly left over 80,000 people without power in the state on Friday night.
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One death was reported in North Little Rock, while two more deaths were reported in the city of Wynne, American TV said on Friday citing local authorities.
At least 50 hospitalizations were reported in the Pulaski County area, according to the report.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency due to the devastating tornadoes that reportedly left over 80,000 people without power in the state on Friday night.
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EU Chief Von der Leyen Could Become New NATO Secretary General: Reports
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen could become the new NATO head in October of this year, a British tabloid reports, citing a diplomatic source.
Current NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is due to step down in the fall of 2023. Stoltenberg's term as secretary general was due to expire in October 2022, but it was extended for another year, until September 30, 2023, against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen could become the new NATO head in October of this year, a British tabloid reports, citing a diplomatic source.
Current NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is due to step down in the fall of 2023. Stoltenberg's term as secretary general was due to expire in October 2022, but it was extended for another year, until September 30, 2023, against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis.
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▪️ The United States has relatively few Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and must be considerate of its own munitions stocks, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said on Friday.
💬 “From a military standpoint, we have relatively few ATACMS. We do have to make sure that we maintain our own munitions inventories as well,” Milley said during a Defense One event, when asked about the possibility of providing ATACMS to Ukraine.
▪️ The Biden administration has so far been reluctant to provide Ukraine with the missile system, citing its long firing range and ability to strike targets within Russia.
▪️ Milley noted he would never predict a piece of military equipment being on or off the table for the future.
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💬 “From a military standpoint, we have relatively few ATACMS. We do have to make sure that we maintain our own munitions inventories as well,” Milley said during a Defense One event, when asked about the possibility of providing ATACMS to Ukraine.
▪️ The Biden administration has so far been reluctant to provide Ukraine with the missile system, citing its long firing range and ability to strike targets within Russia.
▪️ Milley noted he would never predict a piece of military equipment being on or off the table for the future.
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Stoltenberg's Term as NATO Chief Likely to Be Extended
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is likely to see his term of office extended again as the alliance's key members are satisfied with his handling of the Ukrainian crisis, a source close to the negotiations told Sputnik.
Stoltenberg's term as secretary general was due to expire in October 2022, but it was extended for another year, until September 30, 2023, against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is likely to see his term of office extended again as the alliance's key members are satisfied with his handling of the Ukrainian crisis, a source close to the negotiations told Sputnik.
Stoltenberg's term as secretary general was due to expire in October 2022, but it was extended for another year, until September 30, 2023, against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis.
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🇳🇮 “The United States and European countries, which in many ways are “subjects” of the American government, seek to destroy Russia,” the Foreign Minister of Nicaragua said in an exclusive interview with Sputnik.
🗣 "Moscow has faced the collective West's rejection of its proposals to create a "comprehensive, sustainable security system in which everyone is equally protected," the ministed told Sputnik.
▪️ He added that for the same reason, the collective West is persecuting countries such as Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba.
💬 "The Empire does not want countries to be free, but wants them to be obedient subjects who follow its orders."
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🗣 "Moscow has faced the collective West's rejection of its proposals to create a "comprehensive, sustainable security system in which everyone is equally protected," the ministed told Sputnik.
▪️ He added that for the same reason, the collective West is persecuting countries such as Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba.
💬 "The Empire does not want countries to be free, but wants them to be obedient subjects who follow its orders."
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⬆️🇷🇺 The production of conventional and high-precision weapons for the Russian troops, participating in the special military operation in Ukraine, has increased multiple times, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Saturday.
📌 Earlier in the day, he held a meeting at the Russian grouping's headquarters on issues of providing troops with ammunition, and also heard reports on the current situation, according to the ministry.
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📌 Earlier in the day, he held a meeting at the Russian grouping's headquarters on issues of providing troops with ammunition, and also heard reports on the current situation, according to the ministry.
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Did Soros Pull the Strings to Get Trump Indicted?
A grand jury in Manhattan voted on Thursday to indict former US President Donald Trump in connection with hush payments made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. The indictment, although still under seal, reportedly includes over 30 counts, which Trump will face at his arraignment on April 4.
In this vein, the 45th US president earlier accused Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of being funded by George Soros. This was preceded by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling Bragg "Soros-backed," in what was echoed by many other Republicans. But how exactly is the Hungarian-born billionaire involved in this drama?
Sputnik explains
A grand jury in Manhattan voted on Thursday to indict former US President Donald Trump in connection with hush payments made to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 election. The indictment, although still under seal, reportedly includes over 30 counts, which Trump will face at his arraignment on April 4.
In this vein, the 45th US president earlier accused Democratic Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of being funded by George Soros. This was preceded by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling Bragg "Soros-backed," in what was echoed by many other Republicans. But how exactly is the Hungarian-born billionaire involved in this drama?
Sputnik explains
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Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Vicegerent Says Ukrainian Authorities Put Him Under House Arrest
Metropolitan Bishop Pavel, viceregent of the contested Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, said Saturday that the Ukrainian authorities had sent him under house arrest.
Earlier in the day, he was presented with official suspicions of "collaboration with Russia and inter-religious incitement" after Ukrainian authorities conducted searches in his house.
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Metropolitan Bishop Pavel, viceregent of the contested Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, said Saturday that the Ukrainian authorities had sent him under house arrest.
Earlier in the day, he was presented with official suspicions of "collaboration with Russia and inter-religious incitement" after Ukrainian authorities conducted searches in his house.
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Election Meddling? Right-Wing US Influencer Faces Jail for... a Meme
The 33-year-old defendant, who is also known as Ricky Vaughn on Twitter, rejects the accusations, insisting that he was just trying to create a viral meme ahead of the 2016 US presidential election.
In the first-ever meme trial, a self-styled right-wing influencer from Florida, Douglass Mackey, has been found guilty on charges of election interference by a federal court in the Eastern District of New York.
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The 33-year-old defendant, who is also known as Ricky Vaughn on Twitter, rejects the accusations, insisting that he was just trying to create a viral meme ahead of the 2016 US presidential election.
In the first-ever meme trial, a self-styled right-wing influencer from Florida, Douglass Mackey, has been found guilty on charges of election interference by a federal court in the Eastern District of New York.
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