US Republicans introducing bill to require proof of citizenship to vote
US House Republicans will introduce legislation to require proof of citizenship in order to vote in federal elections in the United States, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced.
Democrats want to use an open border to turn immigrants into their voters, Johnson added.
US Congressman Chip Roy said earlier that he authored the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require proof of citizenship to vote in elections for federal office.
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US House Republicans will introduce legislation to require proof of citizenship in order to vote in federal elections in the United States, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced.
"House Republicans are introducing a bill that will require proof of citizenship to vote," Johnson said during a press conference on Friday. "It seems like common sense."
Democrats want to use an open border to turn immigrants into their voters, Johnson added.
US Congressman Chip Roy said earlier that he authored the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to require proof of citizenship to vote in elections for federal office.
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❗️ Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, announced a rocket attack on Israel's Sderot. “Al-Quds Brigades: Together with the forces of Omar al-Qassem, we carried out rocket attacks on Sderot and the settlements surrounding…
Iranian authorities have not yet decided whether to attack Israel, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing a source.
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While plans to attack Israel are being discussed, no final decision has been made, the publication said, citing a person in contact with Iran's leadership.
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Ukraine prompting Poland, Romania, Spain to send Patriot systems
Ukraine is encouraging Poland, Romania and Spain to supply it with their own Patriot air defense systems, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Meanwhile, European leaders are reportedly unwilling to provide Ukraine with more Patriot batteries, as they need to maintain their own defense capabilities, the Financial Times reported.
Polish President Andrzej Duda, in particular, ruled out further Patriot deliveries to Ukraine, saying that Warsaw could supply more of its Soviet-era missiles, but without specifying any details, the report said.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba had recently asked him for seven Patriot systems to deliver to Kiev. The latter told The Washington Post that his "nice and quiet diplomacy didn't work," and now he planned to harshly demand the Patriot air defense system from Ukraine's Western allies.
Last week, German FM Annalena Baerbock said that Germany's reserves of air defense systems had been exhausted and that Berlin, together with its partners, was looking for opportunities to purchase these systems for Ukraine from third countries.
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Ukraine is encouraging Poland, Romania and Spain to supply it with their own Patriot air defense systems, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
"They [the Ukrainian authorities] need seven [Patriot systems] ... But it's complicated," an unnamed source told the newspaper.
Meanwhile, European leaders are reportedly unwilling to provide Ukraine with more Patriot batteries, as they need to maintain their own defense capabilities, the Financial Times reported.
Polish President Andrzej Duda, in particular, ruled out further Patriot deliveries to Ukraine, saying that Warsaw could supply more of its Soviet-era missiles, but without specifying any details, the report said.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba had recently asked him for seven Patriot systems to deliver to Kiev. The latter told The Washington Post that his "nice and quiet diplomacy didn't work," and now he planned to harshly demand the Patriot air defense system from Ukraine's Western allies.
Last week, German FM Annalena Baerbock said that Germany's reserves of air defense systems had been exhausted and that Berlin, together with its partners, was looking for opportunities to purchase these systems for Ukraine from third countries.
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Zelensky could end Ukraine’s viability as a country with mobilization law
“Figures within the Kiev regime are once again talking about mobilizing women in a separate bill, so that’s come up again,” Sleboda explained, adding that the medical exceptions, including for injuries in combat, have been lowered. “For instance, if you already fought and lost a leg, you’re not exempt anymore. You can still pilot a drone, right? That’s the mentality of the new bill.”
Still, Ukrainian President Voldoymyr Zelensky has kept his grip on power, preventing any kind of resistance from the Ukrainian people.
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“There are a lot more people in the 35-plus age bracket and a much smaller group of people in the younger bracket,” Mark Sleboda, a security and international relations expert told Sputnik’s Fault Lines. “They’re seriously at such a demographic crisis,” that it has put at risk “the future, the viability of Ukraine as a country.”
“Figures within the Kiev regime are once again talking about mobilizing women in a separate bill, so that’s come up again,” Sleboda explained, adding that the medical exceptions, including for injuries in combat, have been lowered. “For instance, if you already fought and lost a leg, you’re not exempt anymore. You can still pilot a drone, right? That’s the mentality of the new bill.”
Still, Ukrainian President Voldoymyr Zelensky has kept his grip on power, preventing any kind of resistance from the Ukrainian people.
“You can’t really have protests in the country except for wives and mothers, because any men who show their face in public are instantly sent to the trenches in Kupyansk.”
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A video, showing a Ukrainian army's officer beating a soldier and shooting in his direction, was found on the phone of a Ukrainian soldier who died near Kherson, Russian security agencies told Sputnik and provided the footage
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Watch Russian Su-25 crews striking Ukrainian troops' strongholds and manpower in the vicinity of Avdeyevka with unguided aerial missiles
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Germany's Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran until Thursday German flag air carrier Lufthansa has suspended flights to and from Tehran until Thursday, a spokesperson for the company has said, citing security threats as the reason. "[Lufthansa], after…
The German airline Lufthansa has extended a suspension on flights to and from Tehran until April, 18, the company's spokesperson said.
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and speculation that Iran may carry out a retaliatory strike against Israel, the airline said that it will no longer use Iranian airspace.
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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and speculation that Iran may carry out a retaliatory strike against Israel, the airline said that it will no longer use Iranian airspace.
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In response to the recent attack by Lebanon, Israeli fighter jets struck a military complex belonging to Hezbollah containing military compounds and a post in the area of Rihan, Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces reported.
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Latest updates amid anticipated Iranian strike on Israel
Speculation has been rife that Iran might launch an attack on Israel in revenge for the strike on its embassy in Damascus that killed top military officials.
◾️ The US expects Iran to strike multiple targets inside Israel and also in the region, CNN reported, citing unnamed sources. The US will help with interceptions of projectiles, the report added.
◾️ The Islamic Republic is considering various assault scenarios, including a direct strike using medium-range missiles, the WSJ reported, citing an adviser to the Iranian military.
◾️ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his country’s determination to retaliate against any assault, saying, “Whoever harms us, we will harm them. We are prepared to meet all of the security needs of the State of Israel, both defensively and offensively.”
◾️ The US Embassy in Israel has announced certain travel restrictions for its diplomatic personnel and their families.
◾️ CENTCOM Commander Michael Erik Kurilla has arrived in Israel to coordinate moves in the event of an attack by Iran.
◾️ The US has moved its own additional military assets to the region, as per Bloomberg. Two Navy destroyers, including the USS Carney, were relocated to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea last week, a Navy official was cited as saying.
◾️ While the UK has two warships in the region, including the HMS Diamond, it has no plans to join US operations off the coast of Israel, a UK Royal Navy source told The Telegraph.
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Speculation has been rife that Iran might launch an attack on Israel in revenge for the strike on its embassy in Damascus that killed top military officials.
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❗️ Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, announced a rocket attack on Israel's Sderot. “Al-Quds Brigades: Together with the forces of Omar al-Qassem, we carried out rocket attacks on Sderot and the settlements surrounding…
The Israel Defense Forces struck three launchers that had 20 rockets in them, allegedly primed for an attack on central Israel, in the Gaza Strip, the IDF reported.
The strike came shortly after Palestinian Islamic Jihad fired rockets at the city of Sderot. In the attack, the IDF says the Iron Dome intercepted three rockets, and artillery forces later shelled the launch site.
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The strike came shortly after Palestinian Islamic Jihad fired rockets at the city of Sderot. In the attack, the IDF says the Iron Dome intercepted three rockets, and artillery forces later shelled the launch site.
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Multiple stabbings have been reported at a shopping center in Sydney, Australia
A police operation is underway at a busy mall near Bondi Beach after the suspected attack, according to a news site.
Hundreds of visitors have been evacuated following the suspected terrorist attack.
Unconfirmed reports speak of 4-6 killed.
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A police operation is underway at a busy mall near Bondi Beach after the suspected attack, according to a news site.
Hundreds of visitors have been evacuated following the suspected terrorist attack.
Unconfirmed reports speak of 4-6 killed.
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Which countries have warned citizens against travel to Israel and Iran?
🛩 The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly recommended its citizens “refrain from travelling to the region”, underscoring security risks in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.
🛩 Austria warned of an expected "tense situation in the region in the coming days," and advised against visiting Israel and Iran.
🛩 The German Foreign Ministry issued a recommendation to citizens not to visit Israel, the Palestinian territories, and Iran.
🛩 The Italian Foreign Ministry recommended avoiding non-essential travel to the region.
🛩 French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has advised its citizens against travelling to Israel, the Gaza Strip, Iran, and Lebanon. All relatives of Iran-based diplomats are to return to France.
🛩 The Swiss Foreign Ministry also issued a recommendation not to visit Israel.
🛩 Poland’s Foreign Ministry advised against travel to Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon
🛩 The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned its citizens against “all travel” to northern Israel, the Gaza Strip, territory near the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, with the exception of East Jerusalem and Route 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
🛩 The US has restricted its citizens employed in Israel and their family members from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba areas.
🛩 Canada has told its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Israel, as well as all travel to the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and parts of the Golan Heights closest to the Syria border.
🛩 Australia has instructed citizens to refrain from travel to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. It urged them to “reconsider” travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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🛩 The Russian Foreign Ministry strongly recommended its citizens “refrain from travelling to the region”, underscoring security risks in Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.
🛩 Austria warned of an expected "tense situation in the region in the coming days," and advised against visiting Israel and Iran.
🛩 The German Foreign Ministry issued a recommendation to citizens not to visit Israel, the Palestinian territories, and Iran.
🛩 The Italian Foreign Ministry recommended avoiding non-essential travel to the region.
🛩 French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has advised its citizens against travelling to Israel, the Gaza Strip, Iran, and Lebanon. All relatives of Iran-based diplomats are to return to France.
🛩 The Swiss Foreign Ministry also issued a recommendation not to visit Israel.
🛩 Poland’s Foreign Ministry advised against travel to Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon
🛩 The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has warned its citizens against “all travel” to northern Israel, the Gaza Strip, territory near the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank, with the exception of East Jerusalem and Route 1 between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
🛩 The US has restricted its citizens employed in Israel and their family members from personal travel outside the greater Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Beersheba areas.
🛩 Canada has told its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Israel, as well as all travel to the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and parts of the Golan Heights closest to the Syria border.
🛩 Australia has instructed citizens to refrain from travel to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon. It urged them to “reconsider” travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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At least six adults and one child were injured in a knife attack at a Sydney shopping center.
One man has been shot dead by police, and is believed to be one of the attackers, AFP reported.
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One man has been shot dead by police, and is believed to be one of the attackers, AFP reported.
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Shouldn’t restraint work both ways?
Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke by telephone with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and urged restraint amid fears of a strike on Israel by Tehran.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden in a message to Iran said "Don't [attack Israel]," adding that the United States would help defend Israel, as he expects Iran to attack the country "sooner than later."
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Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke by telephone with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and urged restraint amid fears of a strike on Israel by Tehran.
“We cannot risk escalation at such an extremely volatile stage. All regional actors must show responsibility,” Tajani said.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden in a message to Iran said "Don't [attack Israel]," adding that the United States would help defend Israel, as he expects Iran to attack the country "sooner than later."
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At least six adults and one child were injured in a knife attack at a Sydney shopping center. One man has been shot dead by police, and is believed to be one of the attackers, AFP reported. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
Five people were killed in the attack at the shopping center in Sydney, Australia, police said.
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces have struck Lugansk with several Storm Shadow missiles, a source told Sputnik, citing preliminary information.
Earlier, Sputnik’s correspondent reported that several explosions were heard in Lugansk.
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Earlier, Sputnik’s correspondent reported that several explosions were heard in Lugansk.
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First units of the French Foreign Legion have been deployed to Slavyansk
Members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the French Foreign Legion have arrived at the location of Ukraine’s 54th Independent Mechanized Brigade in Slavyansk, part of the Donetsk People's Republic under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Military Chronicle Telegram channel reported.
According to preliminary information, the first group of 100 people consists of specialists in artillery reconnaissance, while the specialization of the engineering group is fortification and the construction of field fortifications.
The French troops, apparently, who only move around in the city when accompanied by Ukrainian forces, will help the Ukrainian Army defend Slavyansk when the front line shifts towards the city.
Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that France would prepare 1,500 troops in April to be sent to Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that the Kiev regime is using foreign mercenaries as “cannon fodder,” and that the Russian military will continue to target and eliminate them throughout the conflict zone.
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Members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the French Foreign Legion have arrived at the location of Ukraine’s 54th Independent Mechanized Brigade in Slavyansk, part of the Donetsk People's Republic under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Military Chronicle Telegram channel reported.
According to preliminary information, the first group of 100 people consists of specialists in artillery reconnaissance, while the specialization of the engineering group is fortification and the construction of field fortifications.
The French troops, apparently, who only move around in the city when accompanied by Ukrainian forces, will help the Ukrainian Army defend Slavyansk when the front line shifts towards the city.
Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that France would prepare 1,500 troops in April to be sent to Ukraine. The Russian Defense Ministry has repeatedly stated that the Kiev regime is using foreign mercenaries as “cannon fodder,” and that the Russian military will continue to target and eliminate them throughout the conflict zone.
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Ex-Ukrainian SBU officer: ‘Start of anti-terrorist operation meant Ukraine was sliding into a civil war’
An explosive device detonated under the car of ex-Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) officer Vasily Prozorov in Moscow on Friday. The blast injured him, but he survived.
A few days prior to the incident, Prozorov was interviewed by Sputnik in connection with the 10-year anniversary of the so-called “Anti-Terrorist Operation” unleashed by the Kiev regime against the population of its own country.
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An explosive device detonated under the car of ex-Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) officer Vasily Prozorov in Moscow on Friday. The blast injured him, but he survived.
A few days prior to the incident, Prozorov was interviewed by Sputnik in connection with the 10-year anniversary of the so-called “Anti-Terrorist Operation” unleashed by the Kiev regime against the population of its own country.
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