UK’s Seapower Sags, Facing Recruitment Nightmare & Naval Vessel Cutback
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 7:20am ESTDespite pouring funds into beefing up its naval might, the Royal Navy hasn’t made it to the world’s top five in terms of sea power. This bitter pill can be attributed to financial constraints, reductions in fleet size, the pressing issue of personnel shortages, and the numerous operational challenges faced by the Navy.
West Bites Bullets, Admits to ‘Striking Success’ of Russia’s Military Triumphs in Ukraine
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 6:50am ESTRussian forces are swiftly demolishing Ukraine’s defense industry facilities that have been developed over a considerable period of time, wrote retired Royal Air Force Vice Marshal Sean Bell in an article for Sky News.
Iran Links Kerman Attack to Daesh’s Afghan Proxy
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 6:38am ESTIran suffered the deadliest terror attack in its modern history on January 3 after a twin suicide bombings killed 91 people and injured more than 280 others. The blasts targeted mourners in Kerman as people were commemorating the anniversary of late IRGC Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani’s death.
China to Promote Strategic Ties With Russia, Support Shift Towards Multipolarity
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 5:22am ESTRussia’s President Vladimir Putin and China’s leader Xi Jinping held two face-to-face meetings in 2023, voicing shared concerns over the bellicose actions of the US and its NATO allies, and sending an important signal that the arrival of the “multipolar world” was now “irreversible.”
UK Lawmakers Reluctant to Work in Palace of Westminster Due to Poor Conditions – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 4:48am ESTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – UK lawmakers have been reluctant to work in the “cold” and “crumbling” Palace of Westminster in London and are working remotely as much as possible because of unsatisfactory and outdated safety conditions of the building.
Ukraine Lost Over 215,000 Troops in 2023 – Shoigu
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 4:46am ESTMOSCOW, January 9 (Sputnik) – The Russian military is continuing its operations to reduce the combat readiness of Ukraine, and maintains the strategic initiative in the special military operation zone, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday, adding that Kiev lost over 215,000 servicepeople last year.
Watch Russian Servicemen Fine-tune Their Combat Skills
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 4:37am ESTRussian servicemen from Battlegroup Yug have been engaged in intensive drills designed for honing their active combat skills.
Israel’s Gaza War Shifts to ‘Targeted Phase’ of ‘Surgical Missions’ Against Hamas
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 1:34am ESTIsrael on January 1 announced plans for a partial withdrawal of its forces from the Gaza Strip over the next few months. The Israel Defense Forces would adapt their tactics towards more targeted operations in the enclave, reducing reliance on artillery and air strikes, it was stated.
Pentagon Says Launched Review of Procedure to Transfer Austin’s Powers to His Deputy
Sputnik - Jan 9th 2024 12:40am ESTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The US Department of Defense said on Tuesday that it had decided to launch an internal review of how hospitalized US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transferred authorities to his deputy, Kathleen Hicks.
Watch Russian Su-34 Jet Strike Ukrainian Stronghold in Northern DPR With 500 Kg Bombs
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 11:04pm ESTRussian Army Aviation and the Aerospace Forces have had to use heavy firepower to target Ukrainian positions in the occupied portion of Donetsk region – which have been heavily fortified over the course of nearly eight straight years between 2015 and 2022.
German Farmers Protest Economic Policy Forced by Failed Sanctions on Russia
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 11:03pm ESTAn analyst says the economic consequences of Western support for Ukraine have caused a “crack” in European society.
Rare Bottle That is More Than 7,000-Years-Old Found in Central China
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 10:43pm ESTThe bottle is reportedly the “earliest dated artifact of its kind” to be found in China.
Netanyahu ‘In Real Trouble,’ IDF Can’t Control Gaza – Analyst
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 10:24pm ESTNetanyahu’s political future may depend on a second Trump presidency, says one observer.
1IDF Says Discovered Largest Hamas’s Weapons Production Site Found Since October 7 in Gaza
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 8:30pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday that it had discovered the largest weapons production site of Palestinian movement Hamas found since October 7 in the Gaza Strip.
Car Crashes Into Exterior Gate of White House Complex, Probe Underway
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 7:06pm ESTDC Police and US Secret Service are working to figure out the cause of the incident.
Inspections on Grounded Boeing Max 9s Reveal Several ‘Issues’ With United Airlines Planes
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 6:51pm ESTOn Friday, an Alaska Airlines flight, en route from Oregon to California, was forced to make an emergency landing after its emergency door was blown off. Due to sheer luck, no one died during the incident, although one flight attendant suffered minor injuries from the incident. Several passengers required medical attention for their injuries.
Israel Believes Hostage Deal Needed Before Palestinians Return to North Gaza – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 6:12pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Israeli government will tell US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during meetings on Tuesday that Hamas must agree to a new hostage deal before Palestinians are allowed to return to northern Gaza, Axios reported, citing two senior Israeli officials.
White House: Biden Won’t Fire US Defense Secretary Over Transparency Scandal
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 6:11pm ESTThe issue raised questions about the White House’s commitment to transparency and the US president’s level of involvement in day-to-day affairs.
UNGA to Hold Plenary Meeting Tuesday Due to US Blocking Russian Amendment in UNSC
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 5:43pm ESTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The UN General Assembly will hold a plenary meeting on January 9 following the United States’ veto of a Russia-drafted amendment to a resolution on Gaza at the UN Security Council, according to the United Nations program of work.
Multiple Believed Injured as Massive Explosion Rocks Texas’ Fort Worth, Police on Scene
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 5:35pm ESTA heavy police presence was reported in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, on Monday as reports of a massive explosion emerged.
US Intel Fears Hezbollah May Defeat Israel With Expanded Weaponry, Capabilities
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 4:54pm ESTAn act of aggression in Lebanon could further damage Israel’s reputation as it faces charges of genocide in The Hague this week.
Name of New French Prime Minister to Be Announced on January 9 – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 4:20pm ESTPARIS (Sputnik) – The name of the person to occupy the position of the French prime minister will be announced on January 9, French broadcaster BFMTV reported on Monday, citing people close to President Emmanuel Macron.
Three People Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia’s Belgorod – Governor
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 3:16pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Three people were injured in the Ukrainian shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod on Monday evening, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
Majority of Americans Believe US Under ‘Invasion’ by Migrants at Southern Border – Poll
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 2:53pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Nearly two out of three likely voters in the United States believe that the country is facing an invasion by migrants at the southern border, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll published Monday.
French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne Resigns
Sputnik - Jan 8th 2024 2:28pm ESTPARIS (Sputnik) – French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigned on Monday ahead of the expected cabinet reshuffle, the French presidency said, adding that President Emmanuel Macron had accepted the resignation.