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Russian Economy Stable, Despite External Attempts to Destabilize Energy Situation – Putin
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 12:08pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The situation in the Russian economy is stable, despite the external attempts to destabilize the situation in fuel and energy sector of the country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Zelensky Used Commander-in-Chief Replacement as ‘Lightning Rod’ Amid Public Anger – Expert
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 11:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Volodymyr Zelensky used the replacement of Ukrainian armed forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi with Mykhailo Drapatyi as a “lightning rod” amid public anger over battlefield setbacks, political scientist and member of the Other Ukraine movement’s council, Vasily Vakarov, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Army Leadership Reshuffling Exposes Unchecked Corruption in Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 10:46am EDTUkraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and top army commander Oleksandr Syrsky were both sacked after none of the initiatives they backed helped turn the tide of the conflict in Ukraine’s favor, military expert Alexey Anpilogov tells Sputnik.
Newly-Appointed Ukrainian Army Chief Ushers in Role With Nazi Chant
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 9:48am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armed forces, Mykhailo Drapaty, responded to his appointment on Wednesday by chanting a Nazi slogan.
Trump Says US Will Destroy Bridge or Power Plant in Iran for Each Attack on Ship in Hormuz
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 9:26am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to destroy one bridge or power plant in Iran, including in Tehran, every time the Islamic Republic strikes a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Threats Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Violate Int’l Law – Iranian Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 7:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Statements from the US that it might bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities violate international law, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday.
Lebanese President Outlines Conditions for Hezbollah Disarmament
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 7:24am EDTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – The disarmament of Lebanese movement Hezbollah will only be possible once Israeli troops withdraw, the Lebanese army is fully in control and a state-run reconstruction program begins, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said.
1Russian Forces Liberate Settlement of Artelnoye in Kharkov Region
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 6:43am EDTRussian units of the Sever battlegroup have liberated the populated locality of Artelnoye in the Kharkov region, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported on Wednesday.
Iran Vows Massive Retaliation if US Strikes Nuclear Facilities
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 5:52am EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – If the United States strikes Iran’s nuclear facilities, Tehran will attack all “interests” of Washington and its allies in the region, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said.
Ukraine Reels, And It Shows – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 5:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The appointment of a new commander-in-chief in Ukraine unlikely to lead to any changes at the front line, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Lavrov to Meet With Rubio on Thursday
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 5:23am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been agreed upon and is scheduled for the first half of Thursday, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Russian Scientists Create Heat-Seeking Particles to Burn Up Cancer
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 5:01am EDTScientists from the National University of Science and Technology MISIS (NUST MISIS) have developed a new type of magnetic nanoparticle capable of self-regulating its heating temperature within the therapeutically relevant range of 42-52 °C.
Russia Strikes Logistics Center in Odessa Used to Store Military Cargo – MoD
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 3:48am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces hit the Nova Post logistics center in Odessa, used for storing Ukraine’s military goods, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Zakharova Blasts West For Cheering Zelensky’s Nuclear Plant Strikes
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 3:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union has been preventing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from responding professionally to Ukrainian strikes on nuclear facilities, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Russia’s FSB Quashes Ukrainian ‘GPS’ Bomb Plot in St. Petersburg
Sputnik - Jul 22nd 2026 3:27am EDTA Ukrainian agent was tasked with planting a bomb—disguised as a GPS tracker—under the car of a defense-enterprise employee, according to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB).
Rubio Accuses Iran of Not Being Serious About Negotiations
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 11:56pm EDTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of not being serious about negotiations with the United States.
US Forces Complete 11th Wave of Strikes Against Iran – Command
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 11:29pm EDTThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had completed the 11th consecutive wave of strikes against Iran.
US Has Spent $37.5 Bln on Iran War so Far – Hegseth
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 11:18pm EDTThe United States has spent $37.5 billion on the military campaign against Iran as of today, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Ukrainain Intelligence Link Emerges in Nord Stream Case
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 3:08pm EDTUkrainian Serhii Kuznetsov, who has been charged in Germany over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, allegedly said that he had served in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and worked for the country’s Security Service, Stern reports, citing an indictment by Germany’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office.
Russia Thwarts More Ukrainian Terror Plots as Enemy Morale Declines – FSB’s Alpha Group Veteran
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 12:55pm EDTThere are several internal reasons why Ukrainian intelligence services have been experiencing more operational failures in Russia, Andrey Popov, a veteran of the Alpha counterterrorism unit, tells Sputnik.
US Forces to Strike ‘Very Heavily’ Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Site Soon – Trump
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 12:31pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States military will soon “very heavily” strike Iran’s Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La Mountain, otherwise known as “Pickaxe,” US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.
Trump Says US Will ‘Take Care of Things’ If Red Sea Blockaded By Houthis
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 11:41am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States would deal with the consequences of a potential blockade of the Red Sea by the Houthis.
Houthi Blockade Against Saudi Arabia Creates Geopolitical, Economic Dilemma for Pakistan
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 11:01am EDTAny threat to the Kingdom’s stability is a threat to Pakistan’s strategic and economic interests, experts stress.
Lavrov Praises Laotian Role in Boosting Russia-ASEAN Partnership
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 10:20am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia appreciates the role that Laos is playing in promoting the strategic partnership between Russia and the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Russia’s Integrated Kill Chain is Behind Successful Black Sea Strikes – Expert
Sputnik - Jul 21st 2026 9:32am EDTRussia’s success in cutting off the Black Sea supply route for the Ukrainian military was secured through precise missile and drone strikes against transport ships and port infrastructure, military analyst Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik.