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Moscow Hopes Hague to Notice Kiev’s Attempts to Pit NATO Against Russia – Embassy
Sputnik - Nov 11th 2025 5:35am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia expects the Hague to take notice of Kiev’s attempts to draw NATO and the Netherlands into a direct military confrontation with Russia, the Russian Embassy in The Hague said on Tuesday, commenting on Ukraine’s thwarted plan to hijack a Russian MiG-31.
Russian Forces Liberate Novouspenovskoye Settlement in Zaporozhye Region – MoD
Sputnik - Nov 11th 2025 4:50am ESTBattlegroup Vostok of the Russian armed forces have taken control of the Novouspenovskoye settlement in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
EU Commission to Set Up New Intelligence Unit Under von der Leyen’s Leadership
Sputnik - Nov 11th 2025 4:31am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Commission is establishing a new intelligence unit to be led by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to enhance the use of information collected by national intelligence agencies, media reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
1Russian Forces Take Control of Oil Depot, Two Train Stations in Kupyansk
Sputnik - Nov 11th 2025 3:15am ESTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The assault detachment of Battlegroup Zapad of the Russian armed forces has taken control of an oil depot and two train stations in Kupyansk in the Kharkov region, the commander of the assault detachment of the 1486th Motorized Rifle Regiment with the call sign “Lovets” (Catcher) said on Tuesday.
Russia Hits Ukraine’s Main Electronic Intel Center in Response to MiG-31 Provocation
Sputnik - Nov 11th 2025 3:09am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian aerospace forces launched a strike using the Kinzhal missile system against Ukraine’s main electronic intelligence center and the Starokostiantynov airfield in response to a provocation by Kiev, whose intelligence services planned to hijack a MiG-31 fighter jet, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said.
Russia-Led Nuclear Plant Construction to Allow Kazakhstan Complete Full Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Sputnik - Nov 11th 2025 12:08am ESTKazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev believes that the construction of the country’s first nuclear power plant, led by Russia’s Rosatom, would allow the republic to complete the full nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mining to electricity production.
UK’s Last Helicopter Factory May Close Due to Lack of Gov’t Contracts
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 11:59pm ESTThe fate of Britain’s last helicopter factory, owned by Italian defense holding Leonardo, is under threat due to a prolonged lack of government contracts, Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani reportedly said.
Ukrainian-British Operation to Hijack Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jet Thwarted
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 11:49pm ESTThe Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said that it had thwarted an operation by Ukrainian military intelligence and its British handlers to hijack a Russian MiG-31 fighter jet armed with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile.
IOC to Ban Transgender Athletes From Female Competitions – Reports
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 10:47pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is increasingly likely to bar transgender athletes (the LGBT movement is banned as extremist in Russia) from competing in women’s competitions at the Olympic Games, a newspaper reported on Monday.
Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status Amid Ongoing Nationwide Outbreak
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 8:37pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada has lost its measles elimination status amid an ongoing severe nationwide outbreak, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Monday.
Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status Amid Ongoing Nationwide Outbreak
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 8:37pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada has lost its measles elimination status amid an ongoing severe nationwide outbreak, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Monday.
Iran to Launch 3 Satellites in Early Winter – Space Agency
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 6:27pm ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iran will launch three satellites — Zafar, Paya and Kowsar — in early winter, Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, said on Monday.
Iran to Launch 3 Satellites in Early Winter – Space Agency
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 6:27pm ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iran will launch three satellites — Zafar, Paya and Kowsar — in early winter, Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, said on Monday.
China Dominance of Rare Earths Poses Biggest Threat for Transatlantic Allies – US Lawmaker
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 4:17pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The greatest danger for the Transatlantic Alliance today is China’s leadership in the field of rare earths, US Congressman and chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) John Moolenaar said on Monday.
China Dominance of Rare Earths Poses Biggest Threat for Transatlantic Allies – US Lawmaker
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 4:17pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The greatest danger for the Transatlantic Alliance today is China’s leadership in the field of rare earths, US Congressman and chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) John Moolenaar said on Monday.
Tariff Money Left After Paying Dividends to Americans to Be Used to Pay US’ Debt – Trump
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 2:07pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump on Monday promised that all money derived from his tariffs and left after paying a $2,000 dividend to US citizens will be used to pay down the country’s national debt.
Tariff Money Left After Paying Dividends to Americans to Be Used to Pay US’ Debt – Trump
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 2:07pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump on Monday promised that all money derived from his tariffs and left after paying a $2,000 dividend to US citizens will be used to pay down the country’s national debt.
US Suspends Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria, Continues to Review SST Designation – Treasury
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 1:18pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is suspending its remaining restrictions on Syria, namely the Caesar Act, with the exception of sanctionable transactions involving Russia or Iran, the Department of the Treasury said on Monday.
US Suspends Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria, Continues to Review SST Designation – Treasury
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 1:18pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is suspending its remaining restrictions on Syria, namely the Caesar Act, with the exception of sanctionable transactions involving Russia or Iran, the Department of the Treasury said on Monday.
Syrian President to Join US-Led Anti-IS* Coalition – Reports
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 10:47am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Syria’s transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to announce that his country will join the US-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS, a terrorist group banned in Russia), the White House press pool reported on Monday.
Johnson Says He Will Issue 36-Hour Notice for House Vote on Revised Continuing Resolution
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 10:42am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Monday that he will provide a 36-hour notice for House members to return to Washington for a vote as soon as the Senate passes the amended continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government.
US Nuclear Test Threats Another Example of Washington’s ‘Rhetorical Pendulum Diplomacy’ – Expert
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 10:24am EST“I believe this statement is aimed exclusively at a domestic audience, since in foreign policy and cooperation with nuclear powers such as Russia or China, such issues are not resolved by any one statement,” Higher School of Economics analyst Egor Toropov told Sputnik, commenting on Washington’s announcement of US plans to resume nuclear testing.
Russia’s Shoigu Calls Legal Basis Only Way to Resolve Conflict Between Israel, Palestine
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 9:19am ESTCAIRO (Sputnik) – A comprehensive settlement of the conflict between Israel and Palestine based on international law is the only viable solution, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Monday.
Thailand Pauses Peace Deal With Cambodia After Mine Blast – Prime Minister
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 9:16am ESTBANGKOK (Sputnik) – Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the suspension of a peace deal with Cambodia on Monday after a landmine explosion injured two Thai soldiers during a border patrol mission.
China Lifts Number of Restrictions in Trade With US for 1 Year
Sputnik - Nov 10th 2025 9:12am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China’s decision to suspend for one year or cancel a number of additional tariffs on imports from the United States and export control measures over dual-use goods against several US companies came into effect on Monday.