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China Backs Venezuela’s Request for Urgent UN Security Council Meeting Over US Actions
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 6:34am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – China opposes any unilateral acts of intimidation and supports Venezuela’s request to convene an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council in response to US actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a press briefing on Thursday.
Kremlin on Escalating Situation Around Venezuela: Russia Sees Rising Tensions in Region
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 6:28am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia sees an escalation of the situation in the region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on the escalation around Venezuela.
Kremlin on Escalating Situation Around Venezuela: Russia Sees Rising Tensions in Region
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 6:28am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia sees an escalation of the situation in the region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on the escalation around Venezuela.
Maduro Discussed US Threats Against Venezuela With UN Secretary-General
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:43am ESTUN/MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres by phone to warn of the escalation of threats against Venezuela and their dangerous consequences for regional peace, the Venezuelan government said.
Russia Advocates for Normalizing Dialogue Between US, Venezuela – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:43am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia consistently advocates for normalizing dialogue between the United States and Venezuela and steps to deescalate the situation in the Caribbean region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Epstein’s Accomplice Files Petition in US Court to Overturn Her Conviction
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:25am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice of infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein, has filed a petition in a US District Court to overturn or reconsider her conviction, according to a court document seen by Sputnik.
Epstein’s Accomplice Files Petition in US Court to Overturn Her Conviction
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:25am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ghislaine Maxwell, an accomplice of infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein, has filed a petition in a US District Court to overturn or reconsider her conviction, according to a court document seen by Sputnik.
EU Is Part of Problem for Reaching Peace Agreement on Ukraine – EU Lawmaker
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:17am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union is part of the problem for reaching a peace agreement on Ukraine, member of the European Parliament from Belgium Rudi Kennes told Sputnik.
EU Is Part of Problem for Reaching Peace Agreement on Ukraine – EU Lawmaker
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:17am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union is part of the problem for reaching a peace agreement on Ukraine, member of the European Parliament from Belgium Rudi Kennes told Sputnik.
Russia’s Special Envoy Expected to Travel to Miami for Ukraine Negotiations – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, is expected to visit Miami this weekend for negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Axios news portal reported on Thursday, citing a White House official.
Russia’s Special Envoy Expected to Travel to Miami for Ukraine Negotiations – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kirill Dmitriev, Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, is expected to visit Miami this weekend for negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement with US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the Axios news portal reported on Thursday, citing a White House official.
Orban Says He Considers Idea of Confiscating Russian Assets ‘Dead’
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:00am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that he considers the idea of confiscating Russian assets “dead” because there is enough EU countries to block it if it was voted on.
Orban Says He Considers Idea of Confiscating Russian Assets ‘Dead’
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 4:00am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday that he considers the idea of confiscating Russian assets “dead” because there is enough EU countries to block it if it was voted on.
US May Turn Venezuela Into Powder Keg —Expert
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 2:35am ESTDeclaring the government of Venezuela a terrorist organization would allow the US to conduct targeted attacks on this nation’s soil to eliminate its leaders, which would be “crossing the Rubicon,” Argentine international relations expert Tadeo Casteglione told Sputnik.
US May Turn Venezuela Into Powder Keg —Expert
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 2:35am ESTDeclaring the government of Venezuela a terrorist organization would allow the US to conduct targeted attacks on this nation’s soil to eliminate its leaders, which would be “crossing the Rubicon,” Argentine international relations expert Tadeo Casteglione told Sputnik.
US House Rejects Bid to Block Military Action Against Venezuela
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 12:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US House of Representatives has voted down the Venezuela War Powers Resolution by 211–213, with nine lawmakers not voting.
US Greenlights Biggest Arms Sale to Taiwan in History
Sputnik - Dec 18th 2025 12:01am ESTThe US has signed off on a record-breaking $11.1 billion arms package for Taiwan, further militarizing the island that China sees as an inalienable part of its territory.
US Wants to ‘Take Back’ ‘Energy Rights’ Over Venezuela’s Oil — Trump
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 11:53pm ESTPresident Donald Trump claimed Venezuela “illegally” seized US oil and rights, declaring, “We want it back.”
Russia and Iran to Enable North-South Corridor, Boost De-Dollarization
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 2:12pm ESTThe Rasht-Astara railway line enables uninterrupted freight transport from Russia to the Persian Gulf, avoiding Western-controlled maritime chokepoints, Mohammad Khatibi, a Tehran-based political analyst, tells Sputnik.
Rasht-Astara Railway Opens New Trade Artery to Global South
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 1:49pm ESTRussia-Iran cooperation is vital to ensuring regional security and connectivity, Tehran University associate professor Foad Izadi tells Sputnik.
Russia–Iran Rasht-Astara Rail Link to Weaken NATO’s Geostrategic Grip
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 1:04pm ESTRussia and Iran have placed significant emphasis on completing the Rasht–Astara railway — but what makes this project so critical?
Russia–Iran Rasht-Astara Rail Link to Weaken NATO’s Geostrategic Grip
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 1:04pm ESTRussia and Iran have placed significant emphasis on completing the Rasht–Astara railway — but what makes this project so critical?
Pakistan, Russia Forum Lays Groundwork for Strategic Dialogue, Announces Practical Roadmap
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 12:59pm ESTThe Russia-Pakistan Eurasian Forum concluded in Moscow on Wednesday with organizers announcing a concrete plan to deepen ties, establishing a new strategic dialogue and working groups focused on media, education, economic projects and counterterrorism.
Pakistan, Russia Forum Lays Groundwork for Strategic Dialogue, Announces Practical Roadmap
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 12:59pm ESTThe Russia-Pakistan Eurasian Forum concluded in Moscow on Wednesday with organizers announcing a concrete plan to deepen ties, establishing a new strategic dialogue and working groups focused on media, education, economic projects and counterterrorism.
EU Backs ‘Military Schengen’ to Speed Troop Deployments Across Bloc
Sputnik - Dec 17th 2025 8:22am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Parliament adopted on Wednesday a resolution calling for the establishment of a “military Schengen” zone, a framework aimed at ensuring the free and rapid movement of troops and military equipment across European Union borders.