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Federal Shutdown Hitting US Economy Harder Than Expected – White House
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 11:35am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The impact of the ongoing federal shutdown on the US economy is far worse than expected because it is lasting much longer than anticipated, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said on Friday.
US Army Plans to Buy Over One Million Drones in Next Three Years
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 11:31am ESTThe United States Army plans to purchase at least one million drones over the next two to three years and could acquire from half a million to several million annually thereafter, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said in an interview with Reuters.
Why is Zelensky Refusing to Abandon Pokrovsk?
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 9:56am ESTVolodymyr Zelensky is funneling waves of troops into the meat grinder at Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) — a city even Western outlets call doomed. What’s really at stake here?
Russian-US Summit Will Be in Demand by Both Sides at Some Point – Kremlin
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 7:20am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Russia-US summit will certainly be welcomed by both countries at some point, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Russian Forces Launch Iskander-M Strike on Ukraine Drone Regiment
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 7:16am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces launched an Iskander-M strike on an area where personnel, weapons, and military equipment of a Ukrainian drone regiment were concentrated in the Kramatorsk-Druzhkovka direction in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
China Slams Philippines, Outside Powers for Fueling Tensions in South China Sea
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 7:15am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China will not tolerate provocations staged by the Philippines in collusion with powers from outside the region in the South China Sea, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Friday.
Russia’s Baltic Fleet Says Destroyed WWII Munitions in Gulf of Finland
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 7:14am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The forces of Russia’s Baltic Fleet destroyed six World War II-era munitions in the Gulf of Finland, the press service of the Baltic Fleet said on Friday.
North Korea Likely to Have Fired Ballistic Missile – Japan Coast Guard
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 4:32am ESTTOKYO (Sputnik) – North Korea is likely to have fired a ballistic missile, the Japan Coast Guard said.
Russia, US Need to Resolve ‘One or Two’ Issues to Hold Summit in Budapest – Orban
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 4:26am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russia-US summit in Budapest could take place within a few days after Moscow and Washington resolve “one or two” issues, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
US Must Cut Its Arsenal Before Demanding Nuclear Talks – Chinese Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Nov 7th 2025 4:23am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – China’s nuclear arsenal is incomparable with that of Russia and the United States, demanding Beijing join negotiations on this issue now is unfair, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.
Senate Blocks Bipartisan Measure to Curb Trump’s Military Authority on Venezuela
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 10:56pm ESTThe US Senate on Thursday rejected a bipartisan war powers resolution that sought to prevent President Donald Trump from carrying out military strikes against Venezuela without congressional approval, CBS News reported.
Trump Calls for Denuclearization, Says He’s Discussed Goal with Putin and Xi
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 10:49pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he believes that denuclearization would be a “great thing” and that he has been discussing it with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Russian Commander Vows to Liberate Eastern Kupyansk in 5 Days
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 7:43pm ESTThe commander of an assault detachment from the Zapad Battlegroup, call sign “Lovets” (“Trapper”), says that his unit continues to advance in the eastern part of Kupyansk and is pressing Ukrainian troops.
Russia to Continue Work on Cooperation With China in All Key Sectors – Prime Minister
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 8:41am ESTRussia will continue to work on cooperation with China in all key sectors, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Thursday.
Nuclear Tests: Credible Deterrent to Keep the US From Striking Russia – Military Expert
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 8:38am ESTThe US has zero chance of ever achieving nuclear superiority over Russia, military analyst Igor Korotchenko, editor in chief of National Defense magazine, tells Sputnik.
Ukraine Loses Over 480 Soldiers in Battles With Russia’s Tsentr Battlegroup
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 5:20am ESTRussia’s Tsentr Battlegroup has eliminated over 480 Ukrainian military personnel over the past day, with over 220 losses coming in the area of Dimitrov and Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk) in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
West Preparing to Blame Russia for Potential Incident at Zaporozhye NPP – Russian Intel
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 3:47am ESTThe West is considering a sabotage scenario at the Zaporohye Nuclear Power Plant that would involve the melting of its reactor cores, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said.
US Resumption of Nuclear Testing Could Trigger Chain Reaction—US Arms Control Association
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 1:39am ESTThere is zero technical, military, or political reason for America to restart nuclear tests, warns the US Arms Control Association (ACA).
Compromise on Ukraine Won’t Satisfy Everyone – Trump’s Former Advisor
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 1:32am ESTA compromise on the Ukrainian crisis has to be reached, though it will not satisfy all sides, former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Trump’s Team Pitches Israel ‘Peaceful’ Way to Disarm Hamas – Report
Sputnik - Nov 6th 2025 1:27am ESTThe Trump administration has floated a plan to Israel aimed at getting Hamas fighters to give up their weapons voluntarily, reports Axios, citing US officials.
Putin Lays Out Pillars of Russian Strength: Unity, Culture, and Security
Sputnik - Nov 5th 2025 10:25pm ESTPresident Vladimir Putin outlined Russia’s priorities in strengthening national unity, preserving cultural identity, and safeguarding the country against external provocations.
Trump’s Former Advisor Calls for Probe Into Billions of Dollars Sent to Ukraine
Sputnik - Nov 5th 2025 10:17pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White – Former US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn told RIA Novosti in an interview that he urges accountability in how US taxpayer funds have been spent in Ukraine.
Kupyansk to Be Fully Liberated Within a Week — Commander ‘Lavrik’
Sputnik - Nov 5th 2025 10:13pm ESTThe commander of the Russian assault group “Lavrik” reported that units of the Zapad Grouping liberated 25 buildings in Kupyansk over the past 24 hours.
Russia Holds Advantage in Potential Nuclear Arms Race With US
Sputnik - Nov 5th 2025 3:43pm ESTPresident Vladimir Putin has ordered a review of the feasibility of beginning preparations for nuclear tests in response to US moves.
‘Doomsday’ Burevestnik and Poseidon Pave the Way for Next-Level Weapons
Sputnik - Nov 5th 2025 2:22pm ESTRussian President Vladimir Putin has awarded the developers behind the nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile and Poseidon drone, hailing their tech as a game-changer – not just for Russia’s defense, but for civilian industries across the nation. Which breakthroughs lie ahead?