Watch Russian Airborne Troops Storm Ukrainian Positions
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 9:34am ESTRussian soldiers suppressed most of the heavy weapons with airstrikes and artillery, then quickly took control of Ukrainian positions with the help of IFVs, grenades, and firearms.
Why 1,000 Patriot Missiles Will Go to Europe, Not Ukraine
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 9:05am ESTWhile Washington says it faces shortages of missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defenses in Ukraine, it has found an opportunity to replenish it and Western Europe’s own stockpiles.
Iranian Navy Detains US Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 8:46am ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – On Thursday, a US oil tanker, previously caught in a regional standoff between Iran and US, was reportedly boarded by a group of armed individuals off the coast of Oman and appeared to have changed course toward Iran.
Watch Battlegroup Vostok’s Tank Crews’ Unyielding Defense on Zaporozhye Front
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 8:04am ESTUkrainian troops have been engaged in a relentless fight against the defense line of Russian forces for over six months, with the Kiev regime falling short of achieving its declared objectives.
German Recession Likely to Bring ‘Suffering’ to EU Economy and International Trade
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 7:45am ESTNearly three years after deliberately severing the supply of cheap energy from Russia, Germany finds itself in a precarious situation as the largest economy in the European Union plunges into recession.
Ukraine Claims to Hold Talks With NATO on Using Alliance Ships to ‘Protect’ Black Sea Routes
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 7:37am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine is holding talks with its Western partners on the deployment of NATO ships to guard temporary corridors in the Black Sea, Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa said.
China’s 3rd-Generation Superconductor Quantum Computer Comes Online
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 7:19am ESTChina’s quantum computing has made new progress, with its third-generation superconducting quantum computer “Origin Wukong” coming online at 9 am on Saturday at Origin Quantum Computing Technology (Hefei) Co.
Top UN Court Opens Hearings on South Africa’s Gaza Genocide Claims Against Israel
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 6:27am ESTTHE HAGUE (Sputnik) – The top United Nations court opened two days of public hearings on Thursday to look into South Africa’s allegations that the Israeli military has been committing genocide in Gaza, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
UK Mulls Building New Major Nuclear Power Plant
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 6:15am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom is considering the construction of a major new nuclear power plant to reinforce the country’s energy independence and resilience to price volatility, the UK government announced on Thursday.
Watch Russian Choppers Wreak Havoc on Ukrainian Positions With S-8 Missiles
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 5:59am ESTSince the start of special military operation, Russian Airspace forces have been reigning the skies providing support for ground troops and suppressing Ukrainian positions with constant drumfire.
Russian Sappers ‘Perhaps the Best’, Employ Top-Notch Innovation & Deception
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 5:13am ESTUkrainian soldiers admitted that they are constantly being outwitted by Russian sappers, whose tactics are perpetually evolving. Earlier, defense analysts praised Russian minefields, stressing that Ukraine was absolutely incapable of clearing them.
US Working on Creating Fifth Column in Russia, Intel Chief Warns
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 5:09am ESTThe Foreign Intelligence Service reported that the US plans to recruit Russian graduates of exchange programs to create a fifth column to fill the void that the previous opposition left when they had exited Russia and interfere in the presidential elections scheduled for March.
Are China and West Hurtling Toward Trade War?
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 4:18am ESTWashington and Brussels loath witnessing China take the lead when it comes to cutting-edge technologies, Dr. John Gong, professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing and a China Forum expert, told Sputnik.
White House Backs Bill on Seizure of Frozen Russian Assets
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 3:54am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The White House supports a bill that would allow the confiscation of Russia’s frozen assets and their transfer to Kiev, Bloomberg reported, citing a note from the US National Security Council (NSC) to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Russia Now Europe’s Number One Economy, Fifth Worldwide, Putin Reveals
Sputnik - Jan 11th 2024 2:42am ESTVladimir Putin met with businessmen from Khabarovsk in the Far East and shared his views on the nation’s economic prospects, praising Russia’s performance despite pressure from the West’s sanctions, while stressing that there is work to be done.
Russian Air Defenses Intercepted Ukrainian Drones Over Three Regions
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 11:33pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine tried to attack Russia’s Rostov, Tula and Kaluga regions with drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Italy’s Parliament Approves Resolution to Continue Military Aid to Ukraine – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 10:32pm ESTROME (Sputnik) – A resolution for Italy to continue to provide military aid to Ukraine was passed in both houses of parliament on Wednesday, Italian askanews news agency reported.
Russian, Chinese FMs Positively Assess Outcomes of Cooperation in 2023
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 8:53pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in a phone conversation on Wednesday spoke positively of the results of bilateral cooperation in 2023 and the high pace of development of the Russia-China political dialog and practical cooperation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
False Alarm: Taiwan Mistakenly Issues Air Raid Alert for Satellite Launch
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 7:20pm ESTTaiwan’s defense body issued an erroneous air raid alert on Tuesday, mistaking a satellite launch for a missile flyover. The alert, initially causing alarm across the island, was later retracted and clarified.
When the Constitution Threatens Democracy
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 7:16pm ESTThe Supreme Court faces a quandary: It must choose between democracy and the Constitution.
1Chris Christie Officially Suspends Campaign for 2024 US Election
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 6:44pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie during a town hall meeting confirmed that he is suspending his presidential run in this year’s US election.
Fiery Exchange in Congress: GOP Rep Accuses Hunter Biden of ‘Playing Games’ With the Law
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 5:47pm ESTIn a tense House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) fiercely challenged Hunter Biden and clashed with fellow lawmakers. The session, primarily focused on a resolution to hold President Biden’s son in contempt for defying a subpoena, turned into a heated debate over legal accountability and political theatrics.
US House Judiciary Panel Approves Hunter Biden Contempt of Congress Resolution
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 5:19pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House Judiciary Committee said in a statement that it approved a resolution recommending contempt of Congress charges against Hunter Biden, after he refused to comply with a subpoena to appear for a closed-door deposition.
US State Dept. Approves New Military Sale Valued at $329 Million to Egypt
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 4:27pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of State has approved two possible sales of military equipment worth $329 million to Egypt, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Wednesday.
US Senator Menendez Seeks Dismissal in Corruption, Foreign Agent Case
Sputnik - Jan 10th 2024 3:45pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator Bob Menendez asked a judge to dismiss the criminal indictment charging him with corruption and illegally acting as an agent of the Egyptian government, court documents filed on Wednesday show.