#SputnikInfographic📊 There's no business like war business: Who are America's top weapons clients?
The United States is by far the largest exporter of weapons in the world, with a vast network of alliances, bases and bilateral agreements allowing it to account for as much as 40 percent of all global arms exports in 2022.
Who are Washington's biggest customers? Some of the answers may surprise you
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The United States is by far the largest exporter of weapons in the world, with a vast network of alliances, bases and bilateral agreements allowing it to account for as much as 40 percent of all global arms exports in 2022.
Who are Washington's biggest customers? Some of the answers may surprise you
🖼 Take a look at Sputnik's infographics to find out
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❗Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza have reached 1,537 and left over 6,600 injured, according to latest figures by the Health Ministry of Palestine
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❗Russian air defenses destroy two Ukrainian drones over the territory of Bryansk and Belgorod regions
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🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to submit proposals for the formation of a Central Eurasian transport corridor through Mongolia and Western China, according to a document published by the Kremlin on Thursday.
"To consider the issue of forming a Central Eurasian transport corridor through Mongolia and Western China and to submit proposals on possible measures for its formation," the document said.
The order must be completed by February 15, 2024. According to the document, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will be in charge of the initiative.
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"To consider the issue of forming a Central Eurasian transport corridor through Mongolia and Western China and to submit proposals on possible measures for its formation," the document said.
The order must be completed by February 15, 2024. According to the document, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will be in charge of the initiative.
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The Biden administration may revisit its decision to not send American troops to Israel amid its war with the Palestinian Hamas group.
Citing a US official, American media reported on Thursday that although the United States has ruled out sending its troops to Israel, that decision is subject to change as the Biden White House and Israeli leaders handle the ongoing hostage situation.
Citing a US official, American media reported on Thursday that although the United States has ruled out sending its troops to Israel, that decision is subject to change as the Biden White House and Israeli leaders handle the ongoing hostage situation.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Two-state solution or one-state agreement: what are the options on Palestine’s path to statehood?
Hamas-led militants’ surprise offensive deep into Israeli-controlled territory around Gaza has again focused the world’s attention on the 75-year perpetual conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Amid the crisis, it’s worth reexamining the history of the Palestinians’ quest for statehood, obstacles standing in the way, and options available.
Russia “has always advocated for the implementation of decisions of the United Nations Security Council, meaning, first and foremost, the creation of an independent Palestinian state. This is at the root of all problems,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address at an energy forum in Moscow on Wednesday, touching on the escalating Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
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Hamas-led militants’ surprise offensive deep into Israeli-controlled territory around Gaza has again focused the world’s attention on the 75-year perpetual conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Amid the crisis, it’s worth reexamining the history of the Palestinians’ quest for statehood, obstacles standing in the way, and options available.
Russia “has always advocated for the implementation of decisions of the United Nations Security Council, meaning, first and foremost, the creation of an independent Palestinian state. This is at the root of all problems,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address at an energy forum in Moscow on Wednesday, touching on the escalating Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
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❗Iran's FM Not Ruling Out Opening of New Fronts in Light of Israel's Actions
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Thursday that, in light of Israel's actions, the possibility of opening new fronts remains feasible.
The minister added that Iran continues to support "resistance forces" politically and through media and called the decision to cut off electricity and water supplies to the Gaza Strip a war crime.
Amir-Abdollahian also said Israel and "its sponsors" will be held accountable for the results of the aggression against Palestinians.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Thursday that, in light of Israel's actions, the possibility of opening new fronts remains feasible.
The minister added that Iran continues to support "resistance forces" politically and through media and called the decision to cut off electricity and water supplies to the Gaza Strip a war crime.
Amir-Abdollahian also said Israel and "its sponsors" will be held accountable for the results of the aggression against Palestinians.
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🇮🇱 A Jewish peace campaigner slams the media for amplifying pro-war propaganda
Fellowship of Reconciliation Executive Director Ariel Gold told Sputnik that reports and images of Israeli civilians killed by Hamas militants were a "gut punch" to her, as some of her relatives were victims of the German Holocaust of Jews and others during the Second World War. But she rejected comparisons between Hamas and the Nazis.
"I think those not only dehumanize Palestinians and distract from the current situation, which is very real on the ground, but also take away from that Jewish pain," Gold stressed.
She also cautioned that Israel's vow to invade Gaza and destroy Hamas would only take more innocent lives on both sides.
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Fellowship of Reconciliation Executive Director Ariel Gold told Sputnik that reports and images of Israeli civilians killed by Hamas militants were a "gut punch" to her, as some of her relatives were victims of the German Holocaust of Jews and others during the Second World War. But she rejected comparisons between Hamas and the Nazis.
"I think those not only dehumanize Palestinians and distract from the current situation, which is very real on the ground, but also take away from that Jewish pain," Gold stressed.
She also cautioned that Israel's vow to invade Gaza and destroy Hamas would only take more innocent lives on both sides.
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🇺🇸US House Drama Rages as Scalise Withdraws From Speakership Race
The US House of Representatives appears further away from electing a new speaker after Rep. Steve Scalise announced late Thursday he would be withdrawing from the race, just one day after being officially nominated by his party.
"I was very clear we have to have everybody put their agendas on the side and focus on what this country needs," Scalise told reporters. "But there's some folks that really need to look in the mirror over the next couple of days and decide are we going to get it back on track, or they're going to try to pursue their own agenda."
Scalise has indicated he will continue to act in his role as House majority leader, but that he has no plans to endorse another candidate for the speakership.
The US House of Representatives appears further away from electing a new speaker after Rep. Steve Scalise announced late Thursday he would be withdrawing from the race, just one day after being officially nominated by his party.
"I was very clear we have to have everybody put their agendas on the side and focus on what this country needs," Scalise told reporters. "But there's some folks that really need to look in the mirror over the next couple of days and decide are we going to get it back on track, or they're going to try to pursue their own agenda."
Scalise has indicated he will continue to act in his role as House majority leader, but that he has no plans to endorse another candidate for the speakership.
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❗UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has directed that the military of the United Kingdom be deployed to the Eastern Mediterranean to support Israel and reinforce regional stability amid the recent escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, 10 Downing Street said Thursday.
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🇫🇷 France is actively assisting the United States and the United Kingdom in destabilizing the situation in key regions of the world, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said.
💬"The main stake of Washington and London is the purposeful destabilization of the situation in key areas and the creation of operational-tactical coalitions controlled by the Anglo-Saxons around them. They are actively supported in this destructive course by Paris, which is painfully experiencing the loss of influence on the Black Continent," Naryshkin was quoted as saying in the SVR statement.
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💬"The main stake of Washington and London is the purposeful destabilization of the situation in key areas and the creation of operational-tactical coalitions controlled by the Anglo-Saxons around them. They are actively supported in this destructive course by Paris, which is painfully experiencing the loss of influence on the Black Continent," Naryshkin was quoted as saying in the SVR statement.
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🇺🇸💸🇷🇺 US officials have intensified their efforts to convince Western governments to use frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia to support Ukraine, an American newspaper reported, citing sources.
The idea has gained more popularity in recent times amid new obstacles faced by the US and the EU governments in attempts to send money of their taxpayers to Ukraine, the newspaper said.
However, there are still certain financial and legal challenges preventing the Western authorities from confiscating Russia's resources. In particular, the United States and the European Union are concerned over the possible loss of trust from other governments keeping their money in Western banks, the news agency stated.
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The idea has gained more popularity in recent times amid new obstacles faced by the US and the EU governments in attempts to send money of their taxpayers to Ukraine, the newspaper said.
However, there are still certain financial and legal challenges preventing the Western authorities from confiscating Russia's resources. In particular, the United States and the European Union are concerned over the possible loss of trust from other governments keeping their money in Western banks, the news agency stated.
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❗UN Urges Israel to Call Off Evacuation Orders for Gaza
The United Nations has called on the Israeli military to rescind its order for 1.1 million people and UN staffers to evacuate northern Gaza within the next 24 hours.
A UN spokesperson told Sputnik that Israel had issued a notice for individuals in Gaza to relocate to the south of the territory. The UN has stated that such an order would be impossible without causing “devastating humanitarian consequences.”
The United Nations has called on the Israeli military to rescind its order for 1.1 million people and UN staffers to evacuate northern Gaza within the next 24 hours.
A UN spokesperson told Sputnik that Israel had issued a notice for individuals in Gaza to relocate to the south of the territory. The UN has stated that such an order would be impossible without causing “devastating humanitarian consequences.”
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🇺🇸 ATACMS: Why are US war hawks so desperate to send tactical missile system to Ukraine?
Warmongers in Washington have spent months demanding the delivery of US MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to Ukraine. What are the tactical missile system's capabilities? And why would they pose such a danger in the Zelensky regime's hands?
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Warmongers in Washington have spent months demanding the delivery of US MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to Ukraine. What are the tactical missile system's capabilities? And why would they pose such a danger in the Zelensky regime's hands?
Check out the #SputnikInfographic for details!
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🇵🇸🇮🇱 The IDF calls for the evacuation of all civilians of Gaza City the area south of the Wadi Gaza
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🇰🇬 Active phase of the Collective Security Treaty Organization drills dubbed ‘Unbreakable Brotherhood-2023’ has begun in Kyrgyzstan
Some 1,500 servicemen from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Tajikistan are taking part in the exercises. The troops have employed more than 200 armored and motor vehicles, Mi-8, Mi-17, and Mi-24 helicopters, Su-25, Su-30, and Il-76 planes, unmanned aviation, and combat boats in the drills.
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Some 1,500 servicemen from Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Tajikistan are taking part in the exercises. The troops have employed more than 200 armored and motor vehicles, Mi-8, Mi-17, and Mi-24 helicopters, Su-25, Su-30, and Il-76 planes, unmanned aviation, and combat boats in the drills.
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🇺🇳🇵🇸🇮🇱 UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East said it has relocated main operations center and international staff to southern Gaza Strip
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