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2026-07-17 05:14:42 UTC

Russia Strikes Port Infrastructure in Odessa and Chernomorsk Storing Supplies for Ukrainian Army
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces hit facilities used for storing military cargo destined for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the ports of Odessa and Chernomorsk, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260717/russia-strikes-port-infrastructure-in-odessa-and-chernomorsk-storing-supplies-for-ukrainian-army-1124457287.html

2026-07-17 04:14:36 UTC

Iranian Army Strikes US Facilities in Bahrain With Drones
The Iranian Army said it targeted US military facilities at Al-Sakhir base in Bahrain during the 11th phase of Operation Saeqeh (Lightning), Tasnim reported.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260717/iranian-army-strikes-us-facilities-in-bahrain-with-drones-1124457180.html

2026-07-17 04:10:46 UTC

US Strikes Hit Two Bridges in Bandar Khamir, Killing Seven Civilians — Reports
Two bridges near Kahourstan village and the Shur River in Bandar Khamir, Hormozgan Province, were hit in US airstrikes, IRIB reported.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260717/us-strikes-hit-two-bridges-in-bandar-khamir-killing-seven-civilians--reports-1124457068.html

2026-07-17 04:06:13 UTC

US Military Declares Sixth Night of Strikes on Iran Complete
US Central Command said American forces completed another major wave of strikes against Iran, using fighter jets, drones and warships to hit dozens of targets.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260717/us-military-declares-sixth-night-of-strikes-on-iran-complete-1124456968.html

2026-07-14 04:29:13 UTC

Trump Vows to Take Control of Strait of Hormuz by Bombing Iran
US President Donald Trump announced further escalation against Iran as the US war of aggression continues.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260714/trump-vows-to-take-control-of-strait-of-hormuz-by-bombing-iran--1124442172.html

2026-07-06 04:42:42 UTC

Two-Thirds of Americans Skeptical of US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding - Poll
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two-thirds of Americans are skeptical of the memorandum of understanding signed between the US and Iran to end the conflict, according to a poll by the British company Focaldata.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260706/two-thirds-of-americans-skeptical-of-us-iran-memorandum-of-understanding---poll-1124402492.html

2026-05-29 09:34:07 UTC

Over 130 Countries, Territories to Attend SPIEF in 2026 – Russia's Roscongress
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Delegates from over 130 countries and territories have confirmed their attendance at the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in early June, Russia's Roscongress Foundation said on Thursday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/over-130-countries-territories-to-attend-spief-in-2026--russias-roscongress-1124208809.html

2026-05-29 09:30:54 UTC

Russia Liberates Four Settlements in Kharkov & Dnepropetrovsk Regions - MoD
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Battlegroup Vostok have taken control of the settlement of Lesnoye in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/russia-liberates-four-settlements-in-kharkov--dnepropetrovsk-regions---mod-1124208667.html

2026-05-29 09:23:35 UTC

EU Seeks Centralized Chip Buying to Reduce Dependence on US and Asia
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission wants to strengthen its control over the EU semiconductor supply chain and gain the power to force chipmakers to terminate existing contracts, the Financial Times newspaper reported, citing a draft law.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/eu-seeks-centralized-chip-buying-to-reduce-dependence-on-us-and-asia-1124208533.html

2026-05-29 09:21:18 UTC

Cambodia, China Agree to Expand Golden Dragon Military Drills - Reports
JAKARTA (Sputnik) - Cambodia and China have agreed to expand their joint Golden Dragon 2026 military exercises by incorporating modern equipment and involving multiple branches of the armed forces, the Khmer Times newspaper reported.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/cambodia-china-agree-to-expand-golden-dragon-military-drills---reports-1124208391.html

2026-05-29 09:19:18 UTC

Cuba Warns of Growing Threat of Aggression From US - Foreign Ministry
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The threat of US aggression against Cuba is growing amid intensified economic pressure and tightened sanctions, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro said on Friday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/cuba-warns-of-growing-threat-of-aggression-from-us---foreign-ministry-1124208236.html

2026-05-29 09:17:02 UTC

US Spending on Operation Against Iran Exceeds $95Bln - Tracking Data
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has already spent more than $95 billion on its military operation against Iran, despite the announced ceasefire, data on the Iran War Cost Tracker showed on Friday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/us-spending-on-operation-against-iran-exceeds-95bln---tracking-data-1124208114.html

2026-05-29 08:10:26 UTC

Mideast Crisis Drives Asian LNG Buyers Toward Russia – Expert
Many Asian consumers who were heavily dependent on Middle Eastern LNG supplies will reconsider their long-term strategy against the backdrop of the current crisis, which has undermined importers' confidence in the reliability of exporters in the region, Russian expert Alexey Belogoryev told Sputnik.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/mideast-crisis-drives-asian-lng-buyers-toward-russia--expert--1124207846.html

2026-05-29 08:08:33 UTC

EAEU is Advanced Form of Integration Beneficial to Participating Countries - Kremlin
Each of the states receives additional dividends, which contribute to the development of the GDP of each of the participating countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/eaeu-is-advanced-form-of-integration-beneficial-to-participating-countries---kremlin-1124207735.html

2026-05-29 04:56:37 UTC

'No One Has Done More Sanctions' on Russian Oil Than Trump Administration — Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration has imposed the toughest sanctions on Russian oil, singling out measures against Lukoil and Rosneft.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/no-one-has-done-more-sanctions-on-russian-oil-than-trump-administration--bessent-1124207555.html

2026-05-29 04:52:19 UTC

Iran Shoots Down Hostile Aircraft Near Bushehr — Reports
Iranian air defenses shot down a hostile aircraft near Bushehr, Iranian media reported, citing the governor of Jam.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/iran-shoots-down-hostile-aircraft-near-bushehr--reports-1124207436.html

2026-05-29 04:49:24 UTC

Exhibition Marking 85th Anniversary of Sovinformburo Opens in New York
The exhibition “85 Years of Sovinformburo. History Brought to Life. An Era Captured” opened today at UN headquarters.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260529/exhibition-marking-85th-anniversary-of-sovinformburo-opens-in-new-york-1124206636.html

2026-05-28 16:00:57 UTC

Russia's Rosatom Aims to Begin Building Nuclear Power Plant in Kazakhstan Within Decade - CEO
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom will try to begin the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan within this decade, CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Thursday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/russias-rosatom-aims-to-begin-building-nuclear-power-plant-in-kazakhstan-within-decade---ceo-1124206244.html

2026-05-28 15:58:03 UTC

US Assist Peace Talks But Still Supply Ukraine - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is negotiating with the United States, but Washington is also maintaining relations with Kiev, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/us-assist-peace-talks-but-still-supply-ukraine---kremlin-aide-1124205941.html

2026-05-28 15:55:26 UTC

US Treasury Warns Oman Against Facilitating Tolls for Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Thursday warned Oman against facilitating tolls on vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening aggressive action against those involved.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/us-treasury-warns-oman-against-facilitating-tolls-for-strait-of-hormuz-1124205824.html

2026-05-28 15:52:24 UTC

EAEU Already Doing Much to Develop AI - Putin
ASTANA (Sputnik) - The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is already doing a lot to develop artificial intelligence, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/eaeu-already-doing-much-to-develop-ai---putin-1124205701.html

2026-05-28 11:46:30 UTC

Chinese, Russian Armies to Deepen Cooperation, Mutual Support - Defense Ministry
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese military will cooperate with Russia to implement the agreements reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen cooperation and provide mutual support, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Thursday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/chinese-russian-armies-to-deepen-cooperation-mutual-support---defense-ministry-1124204986.html

2026-05-28 11:41:25 UTC

Russian-Belarusian Nuclear Exercises Comply With NPT - Belarusian Foreign Ministry
MINSK (Sputnik) - Nuclear exercises jointly conducted by Russia and Belarus comply with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and are an analogue of the NATO practice of "joint nuclear missions," the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/russian-belarusian-nuclear-exercises-comply-with-npt---belarusian-foreign-ministry-1124204767.html

2026-05-28 10:01:57 UTC

No Response From UN, OSCE to Appeals Regarding Ukrainian Strike - Russian Ombudswoman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There has been no response from the UN, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), or other international organizations to Russia's appeals regarding the Ukrainian strike on Starobelsk, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova told Sputnik.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/no-response-from-un-osce-to-appeals-regarding-ukrainian-strike---russian-ombudswoman-1124204449.html

2026-05-28 09:58:00 UTC

Russia-US Initiative on Ukraine Stalling Due to Kiev's Desire for Escalation - Shoigu
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russia-US peace initiative on Ukraine is stalling, primarily due to Kiev's complete lack of will for peace and constant desire for escalation, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Thursday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/russia-us-initiative-on-ukraine-stalling-due-to-kievs-desire-for-escalation---shoigu-1124204320.html

2026-05-28 09:51:24 UTC

Zelensky Hindering Peace Deal on Ukraine - US Congresswoman
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Vladimir Zelensky is hindering a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said on Thursday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/zelensky-hindering-peace-deal-on-ukraine---us-congresswoman-1124204182.html

2026-05-28 09:40:58 UTC

IRGC Strikes US Base Used in Attack on Iranian Facility
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that it struck the US military base from which an attack was launched on a facility near the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/irgc-strikes-us-base-used-in-attack-on-iranian-facility-1124204034.html

2026-05-28 09:39:14 UTC

Tehran Authorities Rebuilding Area Partially Destroyed in US-Israeli Strikes
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The authorities of Tehran continue to rebuild a residential area in the east of the capital, part of which was destroyed as a result of bombing by the United States and Israel in March, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/tehran-authorities-rebuilding-area-partially-destroyed-in-us-israeli-strikes-1124203913.html

2026-05-28 09:37:29 UTC

Not Everyone Takes Seriously Russia's Remark on Attacks on Kiev - Kremlin
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Moscow's statements about attacks on decision-making centers in Kiev are not taken seriously by everyone, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/not-everyone-takes-seriously-russias-remark-on-attacks-on-kiev---kremlin-1124203789.html

2026-05-28 08:39:39 UTC

Putin Lauds Kazakhstan as One of Russia's Premier Trade Allies
Rooted in the principles of equality, the relationship between Russia and Kazakhstan is thriving and developing dynamically, Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/putin-lauds-kazakhstan-as-one-of-russias-premier-trade-allies-1124202544.html

2026-05-28 08:32:55 UTC

EU Transforming Into Military Bloc Targeting Russia - Intel Head
Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin said that the United Kingdom is actively inciting European partners to confront Russia.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/eu-transforming-into-military-bloc-targeting-russia---intel-head-1124202858.html

2026-05-28 07:36:34 UTC

ICC is Nothing More Than Tool of Political Intimidation – International Law Expert
Double standards rule in the work of the International Criminal Court, with some countries being heavily pressured, while others — like the US or Israel or some European nations — evade any responsibility, Palestinian international law expert Salah Abd El-Aty tells Sputnik.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/icc-is-nothing-more-than-tool-of-political-intimidation--international-law-expert-1124202400.html

2026-05-28 07:29:54 UTC

Putin Affirms Russia's Proactive Role in Bolstering World Stability
In a video address shown at the plenary session of the first International Security Forum, President Vladimir Putin said that Russia believes "modern work in such important strategic areas [as ensuring regional and global stability] is especially relevant now, in the context of the formation of a multipolar world order."
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260528/putin-affirms-russias-proactive-role-in-bolstering-world-stability-1124201858.html

2026-05-27 10:02:19 UTC

Russian Forces Liberate Vozdvizhevka in Zaporozhye Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Vozdvizhevka in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/russian-forces-liberate-vozdvizhevka-in-zaporozhye-region--1124196201.html

2026-05-27 09:46:14 UTC

Russia Has Evidence of US-Funded Bioweapons Program Involving Ukraine - Investigative Committee
Russia’s Investigative Committee has obtained evidence of the development of biological weapons of mass destruction involving Ukraine’s Health Ministry and financed by the United States, official SC spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/russia-has-evidence-of-us-funded-bioweapons-program-involving-ukraine---investigative-committee-1124196045.html

2026-05-27 09:40:43 UTC

Russia Will not Let LPR Strike Narrative Be Buried - Putin's Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will do everything to prevent the continuation of anti-Russian insinuations around the Ukrainian armed forces' strike on the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/russia-will-not-let-lpr-strike-narrative-be-buried---putins-aide-1124195936.html

2026-05-27 09:39:01 UTC

Putin Says Eid al-Adha Calls Believers Back to Origins of Islam, Promotes Mercy
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday congratulated Russian Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, saying the holiday calls believers back to the origins of Islam and promotes mercy and piety.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/putin-says-eid-al-adha-calls-believers-back-to-origins-of-islam-promotes-mercy-1124195804.html

2026-05-27 09:23:39 UTC

Pentagon Using Starlink to Interfere in Affairs of Other Countries – Russian Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pentagon is using the Starlink satellite communication system to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov said on Wednesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/pentagon-using-starlink-to-interfere-in-affairs-of-other-countries--russian-ministry-1124195631.html

2026-05-27 09:20:21 UTC

US Draws Up New List of Targets in Iran in Case Trump Resumes Strikes - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pentagon has developed a list of additional targets in Iran in case US President Donald Trump decides to resume attacks against the Islamic Republic, but those targets may prove more difficult to locate and strike, NBC News reported, citing US officials and national security experts.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/us-draws-up-new-list-of-targets-in-iran-in-case-trump-resumes-strikes---reports-1124195503.html

2026-05-27 09:15:38 UTC

Portfolio of Export Orders for Russian Weapons Up Since Early 2026 - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The portfolio of export orders for Russian weapons has grown since the beginning of the year compared to 2025 and totals tens of billions of dollars, Russian Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation chief Dmitry Shugaev told Sputnik.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/portfolio-of-export-orders-for-russian-weapons-up-since-early-2026---official-1124195380.html

2026-05-27 08:42:36 UTC

Indonesia Clinches Discounted Russian Oil Deal - Energy Council
Indonesia has secured access to bargain-priced Russian oil, thanks to a combination of its recent entry into BRICS and sustained diplomatic efforts by its government, according to Satya Widya Yudha, a member of the National Energy Council of the Republic of Indonesia.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/indonesia-clinches-discounted-russian-oil-deal---energy-council-1124195049.html

2026-05-27 08:14:42 UTC

Iran, Oman in Talks on New Procedure for Ships' Passage Via Strait of Hormuz - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman are holding negotiations to determine a new procedure for the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri Kani said on Wednesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/iran-oman-in-talks-on-new-procedure-for-ships-passage-via-strait-of-hormuz---official-1124195173.html

2026-05-27 04:50:56 UTC

Kim Jong-un Oversees Tests of AI-Guided Tactical Cruise Missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw tests of major new weapons systems conducted by the DPRK Missile Administration and Academy of Defence Sciences on May 26, KCNA reported.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/kim-jong-un-oversees-tests-of-ai-guided-tactical-cruise-missile-1124194700.html

2026-05-27 04:45:12 UTC

Putin: Russia and Kazakhstan Are Allies in the Heart of Eurasia
Ahead of his state visit to Kazakhstan, Russian President Vladimir Putin published an article titled “Russia–Kazakhstan: An Alliance in the Heart of Eurasia” in the Kazakhstanskaya Pravda newspaper, outlining key areas of bilateral partnership.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/putin-russia-and-kazakhstan-are-allies-in-the-heart-of-eurasia-1124194167.html

2026-05-27 04:38:33 UTC

How Can Small Island Cuba Threaten a Nuclear Superpower? — Cuban FM
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla slammed US propaganda portraying Cuba as a threat to the United States, exposing the absurdity of Washington’s narrative.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260527/how-can-small-island-cuba-threaten-a-nuclear-superpower--cuban-fm-1124193872.html

2026-05-26 18:52:58 UTC

Russia UN Envoy Calls West's Reaction to Ukraine's Deadly College Attack 'Moral Failure'
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia on Tuesday called the West's reaction to Ukraine's deadly attack on a college in Starobelsk "a moral failure."
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/russia-un-envoy-calls-wests-reaction-to-ukraines-deadly-college-attack-moral-failure-1124193538.html

2026-05-26 18:46:06 UTC

Iranian President Says Ready to Finalize Efforts Toward Ending Conflict in Middle East
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday told Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Tehran is ready to complete work to end the conflict and tensions in the Middle East.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/iranian-president-says-ready-to-finalize-efforts-toward-ending-conflict-in-middle-east-1124193185.html

2026-05-26 16:21:02 UTC

Putin's 2nd State Visit to Kazakhstan Shows High Level of States' Relations - Kremlin Aide
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is paying a state visit to Kazakhstan for the second time, contrary to protocol practice, which underlines the unprecedented high level of relations between the countries, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/putins-2nd-state-visit-to-kazakhstan-shows-high-level-of-states-relations---kremlin-aide-1124192174.html

2026-05-26 15:58:59 UTC

Brazil to Explore New Developments in Russian Defense Industry at Security Forum- Colonel
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brazil would like to examine the latest innovations from the Russian defense industry during the International Security Forum, a member of the Brazilian delegation, Colonel Carlos Gustavo Monteiro Goncalves, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/brazil-to-explore-new-developments-in-russian-defense-industry-at-security-forum--colonel-1124192047.html

2026-05-26 15:54:27 UTC

World Experiences Most Profound Changes Since World War II - Wang Yi
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The international situation is currently undergoing its most profound changes since World War II, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/world-experiences-most-profound-changes-since-world-war-ii---wang-yi-1124191919.html

2026-05-26 15:53:02 UTC

Ukraine’s Role as NATO Testing Ground is Grim Reality
NATO is testing various types of weapons in Ukraine, including biological ones, Yulia Semke, an international studies expert from the Higher School of Economics, tells Sputnik.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/ukraines-role-as-nato-testing-ground-is-grim-reality-1124191664.html

2026-05-26 15:30:51 UTC

Zelensky Embraces Fascism by Honoring Ukrainian Nationalist Leader Melnyk - EU Lawmaker
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky openly embraced fascism by honoring Andriy Melnyk, one of the leaders of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN)*, Slovak member of the European Parliament Lubos Blaha said on Tuesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/zelensky-embraces-fascism-by-honoring-ukrainian-nationalist-leader-melnyk---eu-lawmaker-1124191515.html

2026-05-26 15:26:05 UTC

Italy Aims to Accelerate Return to Nuclear Energy - Prime Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy intends to accelerate its return to nuclear energy through safe modular mini-reactors, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/italy-aims-to-accelerate-return-to-nuclear-energy---prime-minister-1124191385.html

2026-05-26 15:23:13 UTC

Western Media Distorted Starobelsk Tragedy to Smear Russia - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western media have twisted the attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) to present Russia's retaliatory strikes as aggression, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/western-media-distorted-starobelsk-tragedy-to-smear-russia---russian-foreign-ministry-1124191259.html

2026-05-26 12:21:22 UTC

West Uses IT as Tool of Neocolonial Economic Policy - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western countries are increasingly using information technology as an instrument of neocolonial economic policy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/west-uses-it-as-tool-of-neocolonial-economic-policy---russian-foreign-ministry-1124190215.html

2026-05-26 12:16:16 UTC

World Horrified by Ukraine's Attack on College in Starobelsk - Russian Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The majority of the international community was horrified by Ukraine's attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/world-horrified-by-ukraines-attack-on-college-in-starobelsk---russian-foreign-ministry-1124189922.html

2026-05-26 11:50:54 UTC

Ukraine Shows Its Essence, Its 'Brown Coloring' - Kremlin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine is demonstrating its true colors, its "brown coloring," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/ukraine-shows-its-essence-its-brown-coloring---kremlin-1124189674.html

2026-05-26 11:43:19 UTC

NATO Practices Scenarios for Attacking Russia, Belarus Union State During Drills - Shoigu
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO countries are practicing scenarios for attacks on the Union State of Russia and Belarus during their exercises, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/nato-practices-scenarios-for-attacking-russia-belarus-union-state-during-drills---shoigu-1124189544.html

2026-05-26 11:40:17 UTC

Bulgaria’s Charter Flight Refusal Nearly Derailed Russian Gymnasts' Trip to European Championships
Despite problems with their transfer from Istanbul, the Russian national rhythmic gymnastics team arrived in Varna, Bulgaria, on May 26, where the 2026 European Championships will be held from May 27 to 31.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/bulgarias-charter-flight-refusal-nearly-derailed-russian-gymnasts-trip-to-european-championships-1124189439.html

2026-05-26 09:57:30 UTC

Russian Forces Liberate Settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in Sumy Region
MOSCOW, May 26 (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlements of Zapselye and Ryasnoe in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/russian-forces-liberate-settlements-of-zapselye-and-ryasnoe-in-sumy-region-1124189207.html

2026-05-26 09:23:09 UTC

Italian MEP Сondemns Europe’s Silence After Deadly Ukrainian Attack on Starobelsk College
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A deafening silence has fallen over Europe, and there has been no public outcry over the dead children following the Ukrainian attack on a college in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), which killed 21 people, Danilo Della Valle, a member of the European Parliament from Italy's opposition Five Star Movement, said.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/italian-mep-sondemns-europes-silence-after-deadly-ukrainian-attack-on-starobelsk-college-1124188934.html

2026-05-26 09:22:16 UTC

Russia, Bangladesh Sign Largest Fertilizer Supply Contract Ever
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Bangladesh have signed the largest fertilizer supply contract in the history of interstate cooperation: the import of over 500,000 tons of potash fertilizers in the 2026-2027 financial year, the Russian Embassy in Bangladesh said.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/russia-bangladesh-sign-largest-fertilizer-supply-contract-ever-1124188813.html

2026-05-26 09:18:20 UTC

Russian Orthodox Church Calls on Czech Republic to Ensure Rights of Metropolitan Hilarion
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Orthodox Church calls on Czech investigative and judicial authorities to ensure the rights of Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev), the Synodal Department for Church's Relations with Society and Mass Media said, adding that the church will take all measures to provide the bishop with legal assistance.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/russian-orthodox-church-calls-on-czech-republic-to-ensure-rights-of-metropolitan-hilarion-1124188687.html

2026-05-26 08:05:36 UTC

Germany Launched Unprecedented War Preparations - Expert
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany is carrying out total militarization at all levels and on a scale unprecedented in the country's history, Reiner Braun, an expert and former co-chair of the International Peace Bureau (IPB), told RIA Novosti.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/germany-launched-unprecedented-war-preparations---expert-1124188469.html

2026-05-26 08:01:33 UTC

QUAD to Launch Maritime Surveillance Initiative in Indo-Pacific - Rubio
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), which includes the United States, Japan, Australia and India, intend to launch a maritime surveillance initiative in the Indo-Pacific region, which will expand information sharing among the members of the group, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/quad-to-launch-maritime-surveillance-initiative-in-indo-pacific---rubio-1124188301.html

2026-05-26 06:29:03 UTC

Ukraine Turned Into Europe's Largest Hub for Arms and Munitions Smuggling - FSB
Under the false promise of imminent EU membership, the Kiev regime has turned the country into a staging ground for military and sabotage-terrorist operations against Russia, said Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Director Alexander Bortnikov.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/ukraine-turned-into-europes-largest-hub-for-arms-and-munitions-smuggling---fsb--1124187966.html

2026-05-26 04:25:00 UTC

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Lebanon as Evacuations Grow in Beirut Suburbs — Reports
“We are not slowing down — quite the opposite, I have ordered an acceleration,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, according to L’Orient Today.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/israel-intensifies-strikes-on-lebanon-as-evacuations-grow-in-beirut-suburbs--reports-1124187567.html

2026-05-26 04:19:27 UTC

US Confirms Strikes in Iran During Ceasefire — Reports
US Central Command confirmed that American forces carried out strikes in southern Iran, claiming they were conducted in “self-defense.”
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/us-confirms-strikes-in-iran-during-ceasefire--reports-1124187454.html

2026-05-26 04:16:32 UTC

Trump Demands Iran's 'Nuclear Dust' Be Handed to US or Destroyed
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s enriched uranium — which he called “Nuclear Dust” — must either be transferred to the United States or destroyed.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260526/trump-demands-irans-nuclear-dust-be-handed-to-us-or-destroyed-1124187168.html

2026-05-25 18:29:51 UTC

Lavrov Informs Rubio About Russian Strikes on Military Facilities in Kiev - Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which he informed the US side of the commencement of systematic strikes by the Russian armed forces against Ukraine's military facilities in Kiev, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/lavrov-informs-rubio-about-russian-strikes-on-military-facilities-in-kiev-moscow-1124186999.html

2026-05-25 16:48:34 UTC

Russia Supports Expanded Representation of Asia, Africa in Reformed UNSC - Lavrov
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia fully supports expanded representation of Asia, Africa and Latin America on the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russia-supports-expanded-representation-of-asia-africa-in-reformed-unsc---lavrov-1124186866.html

2026-05-25 15:37:59 UTC

Putin Signs Law on Use of Russian Forces to Defend Russians Arrested Abroad
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law authorizing armed forces to protect Russians arrested by foreign courts without Russia’s involvement, unless based on a Russian treaty or UN Security Council resolution, according to a document published on Monday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/putin-signs-law-on-use-of-russian-forces-to-defend-russians-arrested-abroad-1124186595.html

2026-05-25 14:47:53 UTC

Russia’s Retaliatory Strike Delivers ‘Convincing Message’ to Ukraine and Its NATO Backers – Expert
Russia’s strike in response to Ukraine’s terrorist attack on Starobelsk that killed 21 students shatters the illusion that the regime still controls its airspace, military expert Alexander Mikhailov tells Sputnik.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russias-retaliatory-strike-delivers-convincing-message-to-ukraine-and-its-nato-backers--expert-1124186440.html

2026-05-25 14:22:13 UTC

Pakistan’s digital pivot to China takes shape with Alibaba MoUs in Hangzhou
Alibaba has strong capabilities in cloud services, AI, digital payments, and e-commerce. Because of this, it could potentially play a major role in the technology side of CPEC 2.0, an expert says.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/pakistans-digital-pivot-to-china-takes-shape-with-alibaba-mous-in-hangzhou-1124185430.html

2026-05-25 14:08:50 UTC

West Turned Deaf Ear to Ukraine's Attack on College in Starobelsk - Lavrov
The West ignored Ukraine's drone attack carried out by the Kiev regime's armed forces on the night of May 22 against the academic building and college dormitory of the Lugansk State Pedagogical University in Starobelsk (LPR), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/west-turned-deaf-ear-to-ukraines-attack-on-college-in-starobelsk---lavrov-1124185869.html

2026-05-25 13:36:13 UTC

Russian Forces Launch Systematic Strikes on Defense Industry Facilities in Kiev
The Ukrainian attack on a dormitory in Starobelsk "was the final straw," the Russian Foreign Ministry has announced.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russian-forces-begin-systemic-strikes-on-military-enterprises-in-kiev-1124185577.html

2026-05-25 12:55:44 UTC

Sanctions Backfire: Why Pakistan Now Buys Chinese Weapons Instead of American Ones
Pakistan now receives up to 80% of its military imports from China — a striking reversal of the Cold War era, when the United States served as Islamabad's primary arms supplier.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/sanctions-backfire-why-pakistan-now-buys-chinese-weapons-instead-of-american-ones-1124185331.html

2026-05-25 10:55:39 UTC

Russian Forces Liberate Dobropasovo Settlement in Dnepropetrovsk Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dobropasovo in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russian-forces-liberate-dobropasovo-settlement-in-dnepropetrovsk-region--1124185013.html

2026-05-25 10:36:59 UTC

Russia Heard No Western Condemnation of Ukraine's Starobelsk Attack
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has not heard any official statements from the West condemning Kiev for the tragedy in Starobilsk in the LPR, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russia-heard-no-western-condemnation-of-ukraines-starobelsk-attack-1124184611.html

2026-05-25 09:51:35 UTC

Russia's FSB Thwarts Attack on Arrhenius Gas Carrier That Arrived From Belgium
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had prevented a terrorist attack on the Arrhenius gas carrier, which arrived from Belgium at the port of Ust-Luga in the Leningrad Region for loading and onward to Turkey.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russias-fsb-thwarts-attack-on-arrhenius-gas-carrier-that-arrived-from-belgium-1124184461.html

2026-05-25 08:31:54 UTC

Russia's Defense Minister Inspects Vostok Battlegroup
The group’s commander has reported to Defense Minister Belousov on measures to link up UAV units to satellite communication stations.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/russias-defense-minister-inspects-vostok-battlegroup-1124183885.html

2026-05-25 06:40:31 UTC

Putin to Pay State Visit to Kazakhstan From May 27-29 - Tokayev's Office
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from May 27-29, the office of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/putin-to-pay-state-visit-to-kazakhstan-from-may-27-29---tokayevs-office-1124183519.html

2026-05-25 05:43:00 UTC

EU Rattled That Hungary's New PM Doubles Down on Pragmatism Instead of Russophobia - Report
Europe’s hawks hoped that removing Viktor Orban’s influence from Hungary would open the door to another obedient pro-EU government, but reality is proving far less convenient, report German media.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/eu-rattled-that-hungarys-new-pm-doubles-down-on-pragmatism-instead-of-russophobia---report--1124183295.html

2026-05-25 04:45:35 UTC

US-Iran Deal Still Not Finalized — Reports
The US and Iran are still negotiating key terms of a possible agreement, with American media reporting that a final memorandum could take several more days.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/us-iran-deal-still-not-finalized--reports-1124183174.html

2026-05-25 04:39:34 UTC

'It Will Be 100% Iran’s Fault' — Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the US prefers a negotiated outcome with Iran, but blamed Iran in advance for any deal failure.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/it-will-be-100-irans-fault--rubio-1124182714.html

2026-05-25 04:36:46 UTC

AfD Aims for Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt — Reports
Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260525/afd-aims-for-historic-win-in-saxony-anhalt--reports-1124182584.html

2026-05-24 18:24:42 UTC

China & Pakistan Move Away From USD: 25% of Trade Already in Yuan
The dedollarization trend is gaining real momentum. The two countries are actively shifting bilateral settlements to national currencies. Here are the key facts as of May 2026.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/china-pakistan-move-away-from-usd-25-of-trade-already-in-yuan-1124182360.html

2026-05-24 16:44:42 UTC

Iran Could Withdraw From NPT If US Attacks Persian Gulf - Official
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran could withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and break the naval blockade if the United States invades the Persian Gulf or "commits any aggression" against the Strait of Hormuz, Mohsen Rezai, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said on Sunday.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/iran-could-withdraw-from-npt-if-us-attacks-persian-gulf---official-1124182241.html

2026-05-24 15:21:29 UTC

Trump Vows to Maintain Naval Blockade of Iran Until Deal Signed
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the United States will maintain the naval blockade of Iran until a deal is signed.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/trump-vows-to-maintain-naval-blockade-of-iran-until-deal-signed-1124182114.html

2026-05-24 14:14:15 UTC

FACT CHECK: Ukraine Launches Disinformation Campaign on Starobelsk Student Dormitory Attack
Ukraine’s General Staff is pushing a false claim - that its May 22 strike on a high school building and student dormitory in Starobelsk, Lugansk People’s Republic actually targeted the headquarters of Russia’s elite Rubikon drone unit. The Ukrainian media is amplifying this lie.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/fact-check-ukraine-launches-disinformation-campaign-on-starobelsk-student-dormitory-attack--1124181966.html

2026-05-24 10:38:37 UTC

Russian Retaliatory Strikes Did Not Target Ukrainian Civilian Infrastructure - Military
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - No strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure were planned or carried out as part of Russia's retaliatory attacks, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/russian-retaliatory-strikes-did-not-target-ukrainian-civilian-infrastructure---military-1124180395.html

2026-05-24 10:36:21 UTC

Foreign Journalists Arrive at Starobelsk Tragedy Site
Human rights ombudswoman Yana Lantratova has arrived at the site of the tragedy to work with reporters there.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/foreign-journalists-arrive-at-starobelsk-tragedy-site--1124180252.html

2026-05-24 08:33:32 UTC

Russia Launches Retaliatory Strike on Ukraine Using Oreshnik, Iskander and Kinzhal Missiles - MoD
The strikes were a response to a deadly drone attack by Ukraine on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, located in the Lugansk People’s Republic, which killed 21 students and injured dozens of others.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/russia-launches-retaliatory-strike-on-ukraine-using-oreshnik-iskander-and-kinzhal-missiles---mod-1124179826.html

2026-05-24 07:34:22 UTC

Over 50 Reporters Head to Site of Brutal Ukrainian Attack on Starobelsk College Dormitory
Twenty-one students died and dozens more were injured as a result of the Ukrainian drone attack on a high school building and a dormitory in Starobelsk, the Lugansk People's Republic, on Friday night.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/over-50-journalists-heading-to-site-of-ukrainian-attack-on-dormitory-in-starobelsk-1124179637.html

2026-05-24 06:39:33 UTC

African Countries Achieve Economic Success, Playing Important Role in World - Putin
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - African countries have achieved impressive success in the economic and social fields, and are also playing an increasingly important role in addressing pressing global issues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/african-countries-achieve-economic-success-playing-important-role-in-world---putin-1124179429.html

2026-05-24 06:13:10 UTC

Russia Has Proposals for US Plan on Ukraine at Next Meeting
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian experts are ready to present their proposals for the US plan on Ukraine at the next meeting, Alexey Polishchuk, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Second CIS Department, told Sputnik.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/russia-has-proposals-for-us-plan-on-ukraine-at-next-meeting-1124179302.html

2026-05-24 06:00:33 UTC

Draft US-Iran Memorandum Includes End to Israel-Hezbollah Conflict - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A draft memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran envisages an end to the armed conflict between Israel and the Lebanese movement Hezbollah, Axios reported citing a US official.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260524/draft-us-iran-memorandum-includes-end-to-israel-hezbollah-conflict---report-1124179176.html

2026-05-23 18:35:56 UTC

Journalists From Entire World Agree to Visit Site of Ukrainian Attack - Russia's Zakharova
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Journalists from all over the world have accepted the invitation to visit the site of the deadly Ukrainian attack on a student dormitory in the city of Starobelsk in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Saturday.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260523/journalists-from-entire-world-agree-to-visit-site-of-ukrainian-attack---russias-zakharova-1124178446.html

2026-05-23 17:54:43 UTC

Russian Senator Slams BBC and CNN Refusal to Film Starobelsk School Attack Site
British BBC and American CNN refused to go to the site of the Ukrainian strike on a dormitory in Starobelsk in the Lugansk People’s Republic because they don't want to tell the truth, Senator Alexey Pushkov believes.
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https://sputnikglobe.com/20260523/russian-senator-slams-bbc-and-cnn-refusal-to-film-starobelsk-school-attack-site-1124178263.html

2026-05-23 16:30:16 UTC

Ukrainian Strike on Lugansk People’s Republic Mirrors Nazi WWII Crimes - Russian Presidential Aide
Only Nazis deliberately targeted schools, camps and children. No other analogy is correct, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky said.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260523/ukrainian-strike-on-lugansk-peoples-republic-mirrors-nazi-wwii-crimes---russian-presidential-aide-1124178143.html