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Forum of the Future 2050: Leading Thinkers Gather in Moscow to Tackle Global Challenges
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 1:15pm EDTThe forum is a major international gathering focused on everything from space exploration to Russia’s geopolitical path. It brought some of the world’s most provocative thinkers to Moscow. Experts from politics, intelligence, and journalism shared bold ideas and stark warnings.
Russian Delegation Head Reflects on Ukraine’s Shifting Negotiating Position
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 12:40pm EDTThe Ukrainian delegation in 2022 appeared more autonomous and willing to engage, but by 2025 seemed more constrained, resembling corporate executives with limited decision-making authority, Vladimir Medinsky said in an interview on The Rick Sanchez Effect RT show.
Nuclear Double Standard? Iran Says Europe Funded Israel’s Bomb Program
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 10:50am EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Several European countries participated in Israel’s military nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday, citing documents obtained by Iranian intelligence in Israel.
Russian Human Rights Watchdog Informed Int’l Organizations of Russian POWs Executions by Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 9:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Presidential Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights (HRC) has sent materials to international organizations and diplomatic missions about the executions of Russian prisoners of war by the Ukrainian armed forces, the HRC reported.
Colombian Delegation to Take Part in SPIEF Economic Forum Next Week
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 9:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Colombian delegation will visit Russia next week to participate in the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian Ambassador to Colombia Nikolay Tavdumadze told Sputnik on Monday.
Putin, Trump Have Working Relationship, Get Straight to Point in Talks – Lavrov
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 9:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump maintain a working relationship and immediately address substantive matters during phone conversations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
China Accelerating To Soar Past Us In 6th-Gen Fighter Jet Race
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 8:53am EDTRecent images of China’s J-36 and J-50 have reignited discussions about Beijing’s advancing dominance in next-generation airpower.
Russia Returns First POWs Under 25 in Istanbul Deal
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 7:39am EDTOn June 9, in line with the Russian-Ukrainian agreements reached on June 2 in Istanbul, the first group of Russian servicemen under the age of 25 was returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
Massive Strike Launched on Ukrainian Forces Airfield Near Dubno
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 6:47am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian troops launched a massive strike with long-range precision weapons on one of the airfields basing tactical aircraft of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Dubno region of the Rovne region in response to Kiev’s attacks on Russian military airfields, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Russia Pushes Into Dnepropetrovsk Region to Build Buffer Zone – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 6:47am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov explained the latest military moves in comments to the press.
Trump Urges California Governor to Apologize to People in Los Angeles for ‘Horrible Job’
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 4:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump has urged California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to apologize to the people in Los Angeles for the “horrible job” they both had done amid the protests.
Hungary’s Top Diplomat to Join Russia’s 2025 SPIEF
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 4:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has been announced as a participant in the business program at the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia’s Roscongress Foundation said on Monday.
Hungary’s Top Diplomat to Join Russia’s 2025 SPIEF
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 4:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has been announced as a participant in the business program at the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russia’s Roscongress Foundation said on Monday.
US to Ask China to Boost Rare Earths Exports at Upcoming Meeting
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 4:27am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will ask China to increase rare earth metals exports at talks in London, Kevin Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, said.
Unfriendly States Caught Red-Handed Trying to Arm Ukraine With Russian Tech
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 4:24am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The number of attempts by unfriendly countries to obtain weapons and military equipment for Kiev in Russia is unprecedented, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday.
Musk Ironically Comments Own Recent Statements
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 4:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US entrepreneur Elon Musk ironically assessed his recent statements, noting that no one ruined his reputation as much as he did.
Russian Army Destroys 26 of 31 Abrams Tanks Supplied to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have destroyed 26 American Abrams tanks, leaving Ukraine with just five of the 31 tanks received from the United States, Sputnik calculations revealed on Monday.
Americans Support Trump’s Deportation Policy, Have Differing Views on Its Scale – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Americans support US President Donald Trump’s policy on deportations, but have different views regarding the scale and reasons for deportation, a poll conducted by the media in collaboration with YouGov showed.
EU May Vote on New Sanctions Package Against Russia on June 20
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:35am EDTMOSCOW(Sputnik) – The European Union may vote on the new package of sanctions against Russia as early as June 20, media reported on Monday, citing an unnamed senior diplomat.
Zelensky Knows Ukraine Is Losing: US Senator
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:32am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy knows that Kiev is losing and for that reason is trying to lure NATO into a conflict with Russia, US Senator Tommy Tuberville has said.
Zelensky Knows Ukraine Is Losing: US Senator
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:32am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy knows that Kiev is losing and for that reason is trying to lure NATO into a conflict with Russia, US Senator Tommy Tuberville has said.
FSB Busts Int’l Group Involved in Smuggling Aviation Equipment Abroad
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:31am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had stopped the activities of an international group involved in THE preparation of smuggling of aviation equipment abroad, including to Ukraine.
FSB Busts Int’l Group Involved in Smuggling Aviation Equipment Abroad
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2025 3:31am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had stopped the activities of an international group involved in THE preparation of smuggling of aviation equipment abroad, including to Ukraine.
Putin-Trump Phone Talk Providing ‘Major De-Escalation Opportunity’ – RDIF Head
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2025 11:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The recent telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump has led to a shift in Russian public opinion, which is a “major de-escalation opportunity.”
Moldovan Authorities Silence Media to Not Hear About Their Failures – Ex-Prime Minister
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2025 10:49am EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) – Moldovan authorities are restricting mass media to avoid talking about their ineffective rule over the past four years, Former Moldovan Prime Minister and leader of the country’s opposition Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM) Vlad Filat has said.