How Russian Nuclear Umbrella Shields Belarus From NATO and Minions
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 2:49pm EDTMinsk is concerned about emerging security threats while Belarus’ new military doctrine describes the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons as key to strategic deterrence amid growing geopolitical instability.
US Military Leaders Decline to Comment on Reports Kiev Moved Abrams Tanks From Frontlines
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 2:47pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Charles Brown on Friday declined to comment on reports that the Ukrainian armed forces moved Abrams tanks from the frontlines due to threats from Russian drones.
New US $6Bln Aid for Ukraine Includes Munitions for NASAMS, Patriot, HIMARS
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 2:38pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States’ newly announced $6 billion security package for Ukraine includes additional munitions for NASAMS, Patriot, and HIMARS systems, the Pentagon said Friday in a release.
US Sows Chaos in Asia-Pacific, Foments Serious Problems in the Region
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 2:24pm EDTUS State Secretary Antony Blinken’s recent visit to China came amid a rather turbulent period in US-Chinese relations as Washington seems keen to antagonize Beijing.
Biden Administration Changes President’s Walking Routine to Hide Stiff Gait – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 1:11pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden has stopped walking by himself to the Marine One presidential helicopter and is now surrounded by aides in what appears to be an attempt by the administration to distract the US public from his unsteady gait, Axios reported on Friday.
US, France to Send Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers to Souda Base in Greece – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 12:31pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States and France are expected to deploy nuclear-powered aircraft carriers at the Souda naval base located on the Greek island of Crete in the next few days, Greek media reported on Friday.
NATO Troops Don’t Want to Die: Poland and Lithuania to Repatriate Ukrainian Draft Dodgers
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 12:12pm EDTThe two countries have signaled they will help the Kiev regime to bring potential draft dodgers home. Earlier, the countries appeared reluctant to extradite conscript-aged Ukrainian men.
International Investigation Into Nord Stream Terror Attack Needed – Russian UN Envoy
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 11:59am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – An international probe into the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines is necessary to find out the truth, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
Great Place to Send US Money To: Another Top Ukrainian Official Busted on Suspicion of Corruption
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 11:32am EDTThe country already notorious for its rampant corruption has recently been rocked by yet another scandal involving a top Ukrainian government official.
White House Officials Made Failed Attempt to Remove Press Secretary – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 11:26am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – White House officials made a failed attempt to remove Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre from her position, the New York Post said on Friday, citing its own sources.
1Ukraine Plotting Chemical Weapons Provocation Amid Battlefield Failures – Russia’s OPCW Envoy
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 10:40am EDTIgor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian Armed Forces, earlier said that Moscow had recorded a whole array of cases of Ukrainian troops using US chemical munitions during the special military operation.
Majority of Global South States Understand Threats Posed by NATO – Lavrov
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 10:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The majority of the Global South states are aware of the potential threats posed by NATO, as the organization continues to build up its infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
US Will Not Sanction IDF Units Despite Human Rights Violations – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 10:09am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration has decided against cutting off military aid for three military battalions with the Israel Defense Forces, despite determining that they committed “gross human rights violations” against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, ABC News reported on Friday.
Global Nuclear Risks Seriously Increased Due to Destructive Policy of West – Moscow
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 9:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The amount of nuclear risks in the world have seriously increased due to the destructive policy of the West, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
US Cluster Munition Coalition Slams US Decision to Transfer New Batch of Munitions to Ukraine
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 9:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US Cluster Munition Coalition said it was shocked by Washington’s decision to transfer its cluster munitions to Ukraine for the fifth time, citing the long-term humanitarian consequences such weapons could have.
Team Trump Seeks to Stop De-Dollarization With New Sanctions Crusade
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 9:03am EDTFormer US President Donald Trump’s economic aides are considering imposing penalties on nations moving away from the greenback if the Republican frontrunner wins the upcoming elections, according to Bloomberg.
A Bridge Too Far? Latest Batch of US Weapons Not Reaching Ukraine Anytime Soon
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 8:41am EDTHaving already wasted over $100 billion of US taxpayers’ money on weapon shipments for Ukraine, the Biden administration now moves to spend a few billion more to fan the flames of the Ukrainian conflict.
Ukraine’s Military Casualties in Donetsk Area Reach Up to 430 – MoD
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 8:32am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces have suffered up to 430 military casualties near several settlements of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) in the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
Blinken Promises to ‘Ensure Transatlantic Security’ to Counter Chinese Support For Russia
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 8:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – If China does not take measures to ensure transatlantic security, the United States will, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday, commenting on China’s alleged assistance to Russia.
Putin Speaks at Russian Council of Legislators in Saint Petersburg
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 7:52am EDTMeetings of the Council of Legislators of Russia are held annually in the Tauride Palace and are dedicated to the Day of Russian Parliamentarism in the presence of the President of Russia.
Russia, Europe Will Not Be Able to Build Relations as Before – Kremlin
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 7:43am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia and Europe will no longer be able to build relations as before, and Moscow will take into account the existing experience, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
US Hiring Cameramen With Combat Experience to Work in Russia
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 7:12am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – An unnamed company in the United States is seeking cameramen with military combat experience for work in Russia to cover unspecified “operations,” Sputnik learned.
Lavrov Holds Talks With Bolivian Counterpart in Moscow
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 6:51am EDTThe Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the officials will discuss bilateral relations between the countries, political dialogue and ways to further strengthen multi-faceted cooperation.
China Hopes US Will Stop Deploying Mid-Range Missiles in Asia-Pacific Region – Wang Yi
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 6:50am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China hopes that the United States will stop deploying intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
Blinken Tells Wang Yi That US Not Supporting Taiwan Independence – China Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Apr 26th 2024 6:30am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that the United States does not support Taiwanese independence, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.