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US & UK Reduced Naval Presence in Red Sea – Houthi Leader
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 10:25pm EDTDOHA (Sputnik) – The United States and the United Kingdom have scaled down their naval presence in the Red Sea despite lack of abatement in the intensity of attacks carried out by Yemen’s Houthis rebels on Israeli-linked ships, the rebel movement’s leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday.
US to Reposition Some Troops From Chad as Part of Cooperation Review – Pentagon
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 9:52pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is planning to reposition some of its forces from Chad as part of an ongoing review of security cooperation with the country, Pentagon Press Secretary Patrick Ryder said on Thursday.
French Servicemen Promised Big Money for Fighting in Ukraine – Ex-Intel Officer
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 9:22pm EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – French servicemen are being promised a golden parachute for participating in fictitious “resignations” to fight in Ukraine said Nicolas Cinquini, a veteran of France’s counter-terrorism intelligence service, to Sputnik.
Blinken’s Visit to China Signals Ongoing Hybrid War Against Growing World Power
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 7:33pm EDTOne analyst claims the US is increasingly engaged in a “full spectrum hybrid war” against Beijing, including punitive economic measures and control of the information space.
Delegates From Russia, Belarus Banned From Attending Mauthausen Camp Liberation Event
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 7:12pm EDTMOSCOW, April 25 (Sputnik) – The Mauthausen Committee Austria has refused to allow delegations from Russia and Belarus to participate in the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi-run concentration camp in Mauthausen, the Russian embassy in Austria said on Thursday.
Poland and Lithuania May Help Press Gang Ukrainians Into Kiev Regime’s Military
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 3:00pm EDTTwo Eastern European countries appear poised to help Kiev round up military-age Ukrainians who fled abroad and have them press-ganged into the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, if recent statements by their respective defense ministers are any indication.
US Scholars Uneasy About Russia and China Dumping Dollar
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 1:56pm EDTDC scholars seem concerned about consistent Russo-Chinese de-dollarization efforts as more than 90% of mutual payments between the two are now being carried out in their respective currencies.
US Pays Lip Service to Palestinians’ Plight While Arming Israel
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 12:55pm EDTUS President Joe Biden authorized providing some $15 billion worth of military supplies to Israel this week.
US Pollster: ‘Deep State’ Wanted to Ensure Trump’s Imprint On Failed Ukraine Policy
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 12:34pm EDTFifty-one percent of Americans disapprove of US lawmakers passing a new Ukraine package, as per the DC-based Democracy Institute’s latest survey. Sputnik sat down with the institute’s head Patrick Basham to discuss the growing rift between the US establishment and the American people regarding Washington’s Ukraine policy.
Putin: Russia Has Myriad Possibilities to Launch New Economic Model
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 12:01pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has myriad possibilities, including financial, to establish a new economic model, including financial ones, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Why Biden’s New Ukraine Aid Package Won’t Hinder Unstoppable Russian Advance
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 11:53am EDTUS President Joe Biden signed into law a foreign aid bill that includes $61 billion for Ukraine on April 24. The Pentagon signaled it will provide $1 billion in ammo for the Kiev regime as soon as possible. Could this move halt the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ retreat?
Elbe Day: Looking Back on Soviet and US Troops’ Joyous Meeting Ahead of WWII Victory
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 9:59am EDTOn April 25, 1945, allied Soviet and US troops met at the Elbe River in Germany, marking a pivotal step toward the end of World War II on the European continent. The glorious day, despite its obvious historical significance, has been hushed up and swept under the rug to serve ongoing Russophobic sentiments.
Scott Ritter: Hefty US Military Aid for Ukraine Won’t Hamper Russia’s Strategic Advantage
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 9:39am EDTNo so-called “magic weapons” will help Kiev stop Russian forces from going ahead with their offensive, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter told Sputnik.
US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles Will Not Help Ukraine Prevail on Battlefield – Expert
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 8:05am EDTAfter US lawmakers finally passed a bill authorizing yet another multimillion-dollar military package for Ukraine, the Pentagon is rushing to send more weapons and munitions to the Kiev regime to help fan the flames of the conflict.
Ukraine’s Military Casualties in Donetsk and Lugansk Regions Reach Up to 500 – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 7:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces have suffered up to 470 military casualties near several settlements in the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics in the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.
‘Bridge Killers’: Russia Develops New Floating Combat Drones
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 7:36am EDTThe ongoing special military operation has already necessitated the creation of more sophisticated drones, which aim to protect soldiers fighting on the front line better.
Fallout of Iran’s Missile Attack on Israel in Pictures
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 7:20am EDTMounting military hostilities in the Middle East escalated after Israel attacked the consular section of the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria, in early April. The bombing leveled the diplomatic building and killed seven officers from Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards, including two generals.
Watch Russian Drones Carry Out Surveillance Around Donetsk
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 6:05am EDTRussia’s Pacific Fleet, which is part of the fierce Battlegroup Vostok currently operating in the special op zone, is using Orlan military drones to support reconnaissance missions in the area.
Russian Troops Building ‘Protective Dome’ Over Zaporozhye
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 5:54am EDTThe Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) reported that Russian troops deployed in the area are working on additional security measures to protect the Zaporozhye region from Ukrainian attacks against civilians.
Russia’s S-400 and S-500 vs US-Made Patriot and THAAD: Baseline Comparison
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 5:21am EDTRecent military reports by the Russian Defense Ministry (MoD) clearly affirm that the country is steadily crumbling Ukrainian defenses along the front lines of the special op. This fact is due in large part to Russian troops receiving advanced and upgraded weaponry.
Macron to Talk ‘Stronger Europe’, Ukraine to Boost Plummeting Clout as EU Elections Loom
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 5:19am EDTMacron’s aides earlier claimed he would outline a roadmap for Europe in the upcoming Sorbonne speech, which will come as the French president’s Renaissance party is trailing well behind the right-wing Rassemblement National of Marine Le Pen.
Former Neuralink President Launches Eye Implants For The Blind
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 12:47am EDTAccording to the National Eye Institute (NIH), retinitis pigmentosa is a group of rare eye diseases that affect sight by making cells in the retina break down slowly over time, eventually leading to vision loss. It is something that people are born with, and symptoms usually start in childhood.
US Continues to Struggle With Its Vast Plastic Waste Amid Export Cut-Offs
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 12:43am EDTThe US wastes 40 million tons of plastic per year. The refinement of plastic also emits up to 235 million tons of greenhouse gasses per year which then becomes microplastics, which has caused almost 95% of America’s water supply to contain plastic.
Biden Rushes Aid to Ukraine As US Cost of Living Skyrockets
Sputnik - Apr 25th 2024 12:08am EDTThe US president is focusing on foreign entanglements as Americans insist they are fixated on economic concerns.
Analyst: Anti-Russia ‘Bluster’ Designed to Make Biden Appear Strong in Election
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 11:47pm EDTFilmmaker Regis Tremblay insisted Russia would not be “intimidated” by the US Congress’ passage of $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, noting most of the money would remain in the United States.