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AZAL Plane Was Not Downed on Purpose Over Russian Territory – Aliyev
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 7:49am ESTBAKU (Sputnik) – Azerbaijan Airlines’ (AZAL) Embraer 190 passenger plane was not shot down in Russia’s airspace on purpose, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday.
Ukraine Lost Up to 400 Troops in Russia’s Kursk Region in Past Day
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 7:46am ESTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost up to 400 troops in its offensive against the western Russian region of Kursk in the past day, the Russian Defense ministry said.
Oreshnik and Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine Update: Why They Matter
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 7:00am ESTKremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov earlier stressed that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree to update the country’s nuclear doctrine can be considered as a clear signal to the West.
Russian Troops Liberate Novotroitskoye in Donetsk People’s Republic
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 5:24am ESTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Russia’s Tsentr group of forces has taken control of the village of Novotroitskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Death Toll in South Korea Plane Crash Rises to 174
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 4:54am ESTSEOUL (Sputnik) – At least 174 people died in South Korea after a plane crashed and exploded while landing on Sunday, Yonhap news agency reported citing local authorities.
Outgoing Georgian President Says Will Remain Leader After Leaving Presidential Residence
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 3:14am ESTTBILISI, (Sputnik) – Outgoing Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said on Sunday that she would leave the presidential residence in Tbilisi after the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Mikheil Kavelashvili, but would remain with the Georgian people and fight for holding new parliamentary elections.
Israeli Military Detains Director of Northern Gaza’s Last Functioning Hospital
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 2:03am ESTOver the past three months, Kamal Adwan Hospital has been hit multiple times by Israeli troops waging an offensive against Hamas fighters in northern Gaza.
Israel Refuses to Provide Map for Troop Withdrawal From Gaza Strip – Hamas Official
Sputnik - Dec 29th 2024 1:03am ESTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Israel has refused to provide a map for troop withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and commitments to end the conflict, Hamas political office member Basem Naim told Sputnik.
Russia Ready for Ukraine Talks, But They Must Include Situation on Ground – Lavrov
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 11:00pm ESTIn an interview with Sputnik, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the Ukraine crisis, Russian military bases in Syria and missile threats from the West.
US Aid to Ukraine Slowed Down in 2024, Showed Aim to Build Its Air Defense
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 10:35pm ESTBy the end of 2024, the US had reduced military aid to Ukraine to around $19.488 billion as part of changing strategies to help build up the country’s defense.
Trump Will Restore US Rule of Law by Pardoning January 6 Protesters
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 3:00pm ESTOn January 6, 2021, a crowd of supporters of then-President Donald Trump breached the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC, over concerns that the 2020 presidential election was rigged.
US and UK Seek to Force Russia Out of Syria to Further Destabilize Middle East – CIA Veteran
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 1:56pm ESTThe outgoing Biden administration and the British leadership are looking to maintain chaos in the Middle East while regarding the Russian military presence in Syria as a force hindering their plans, according to Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).
Russia’s Gazprom to Restrict Gas Supplies to Moldova to Zero Starting Jan 1
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 1:40pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian energy giant Gazprom announced on Saturday that starting January 1 it introduces a restriction on gas supplies to Moldova to zero due to the debt of Moldovagaz.
Putin, Aliyev Discuss Aktau Plane Crash
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 10:36am ESTRussia’s President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev; the leaders discussed the crash of the AZAL passenger plane, the Kremlin said.
Electricity Deficit and Loss of Fees: How Halting Russian Gas Transit Will Backfire For Ukraine
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 9:48am ESTThe Kiev regime’s decision not to extend the transit of Russian gas to Europe beyond January 1 is set to backfire on the country, despite Volodymyr Zelensky putting on a brave face.
Terror Tactic: What is Ukraine’s Special Chemical Belt?
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 9:12am ESTRussian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova earlier warned Washington and its satellites “not to play with fire” in order not to completely destroy the Chemical Weapons Convention regime, which has been built since 1997.
Russian Air Defense Downs 3 HIMARS Rockets, 104 Drones Over Past Day
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 7:44am ESTRussian air defense systems have shot down three US-supplied HIMARS rockets and 104 fixed-wing drones over the past day, including 57 drones downed outside the special operation zone, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
‘Russia Overwhelms Ukraine and NATO’ Technology in Special Op
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 7:00am ESTThe special military operation in 2024 has shown significant advancements by Russia in both technology and logistics, retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski, a former Pentagon analyst, tells Sputnik.
Ukraine Loses Up to 450 Soldiers in Battles With Russian Central Forces
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 5:47am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Tsenter (Center) group of forces has eliminated over 450 Ukrainian military personnel over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
What a Surprise: No Top-Notch Tech Found In Western Military Equipment
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 5:33am ESTUralvagonzavod is a Russian machine-building company that produces equipment for both civil and military purposes.
Putin Holds Meeting With Permanent Members of Security Council
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 5:31am ESTThe Russian President regularly holds meetings with members of the country’s Security Council.
Last Major Medical Facility Shuts Down in Northern Gaza After Israeli Attack – WHO
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 3:48am ESTKamal Adwan Hospital has been blockaded by the Israeli army for more than two months as part of its military operations in the area.
Canadian PM Trudeau to Face One More No-Confidence Vote Amid Dwindling Approval Rating
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 3:28am ESTCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been under growing pressure to step down since the country’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on December 16. Freeland admitted that she and Trudeau had been “at odds” over the best path forward for Canada.
US, UK Intelligence Services Preparing Terrorist Attacks Against Russian Military Bases In Syria
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 1:16am ESTThe Russian foreign intelligence service (SVR) stated that the US, the UK intelligence services preparing terrorist attacks against Russian military bases in Syria.
US Treasury Expects to Reach New Debt Limit Between January 14-23
Sputnik - Dec 28th 2024 12:34am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is expected to reach a new debt limit between January 14-23, the Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen said on Friday.