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2026-07-20 09:15:39 CEST

IRGC Strikes US Radar System, Equipment Storage, UAV Hangar in Kuwait
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it struck a radar system, equipment base and a US UAV hangar in Kuwait during overnight attacks.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20260720/irgc-strikes-us-radar-system-equipment-storage-uav-hangar-in-kuwait-1124467364.html

2026-07-17 07:14:42 CEST

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 06:14:36 CEST

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 06:10:46 CEST

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

2026-07-14 06:29:13 CEST

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 06:42:42 CEST

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 11:34:07 CEST

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 11:23:35 CEST

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 11:17:02 CEST

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 10:10:26 CEST

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 10:08:33 CEST

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 06:56:37 CEST

'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 06:49:24 CEST

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 18:00:57 CEST

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 17:58:03 CEST

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 17:55:26 CEST

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 13:46:30 CEST

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 13:41:25 CEST

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 11:58:00 CEST

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 11:51:24 CEST

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 11:40:58 CEST

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 11:39:14 CEST

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 10:39:39 CEST

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 09:29:54 CEST

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 12:02:19 CEST

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 11:40:43 CEST

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 11:39:01 CEST

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 11:15:38 CEST

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 10:42:36 CEST

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 10:14:42 CEST

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 06:50:56 CEST

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 06:45:12 CEST

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

2026-05-26 20:52:58 CEST

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 20:46:06 CEST

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 17:58:59 CEST

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 17:30:51 CEST

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 17:23:13 CEST

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 14:21:22 CEST

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 13:50:54 CEST

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 11:57:30 CEST

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 11:23:09 CEST

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 10:05:36 CEST

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 08:29:03 CEST

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

2026-05-25 18:48:34 CEST

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 16:22:13 CEST

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 16:08:50 CEST

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 14:55:44 CEST

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 11:51:35 CEST

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 08:40:31 CEST

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 07:43:00 CEST

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 06:45:35 CEST

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

2026-05-24 18:44:42 CEST

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 12:38:37 CEST

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 12:36:21 CEST

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 09:34:22 CEST

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 08:13:10 CEST

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 08:00:33 CEST

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 19:54:43 CEST

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