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Gagauzia to Appeal to Russia Among Others If Moldova Sends Troops to Region – Gutsul

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – If Chisinau will respond militarily to the declaration of independence of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia, the autonomy will apply for help to everyone, including Russia, Gagauzia head Yevgenia Gutsul has told Sputnik.

US ‘Would Love’ to Have Safety Deconfliction Channel With Russia in Space – SPACECOM

COLORADO SPRINGS (Sputnik) – The United States would love to have a safety deconfliction channel with Russia in space, Stephen Whiting, US Space Command Commander told Sputnik.

US Approves Possible $138Mln Sale to Ukraine for Hawk Missile System Maintenance

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States approved a potential $138 million sale to Ukraine to maintain and upgrade its HAWK Phase III air defense missile system, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a press release.

Senator Pressures Austin on How Much More Money US Will Spend in Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senator Eric Schmitt on Tuesday pressured Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on the totality of funds the Biden administration is planning to spend supporting Ukraine in a conflict for which it has not articulated any clear goals.

‘Russiagate’ About Seizing Power as Much as Stopping Trump

On Sunday, US Rep. and chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Michael R. Turner (R-OH) claimed that it is “absolutely true” that members of the US Republican party are repeating “pro-Russia messages” on the House floor, without naming the members.

US Defense Secretary Acknowledges Admitting Ukraine in NATO Threatens Russian Security

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admitted during a congressional testimony that Ukraine’s membership in NATO goes against Russian national interests.

Ukrainian Forces Use Chemical Weapons Near Artemovsk in DPR – Russian Security Forces

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces used chemical weapons, presumably white phosphorus, near the city of Artemovsk in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian security forces said on Tuesday and provided Sputnik with a video of one of such glass flasks with the poisonous substance.

UK and France Talk of Reviving WWI Alliance Over ‘Fear’ of Trump Return

In an op-ed penned on the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a landmark agreement signed between the British Empire and France in 1904, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne penned an op-ed essentially calling for the revival of the alliance.

ICJ Confirms Caracas Submitted Documents to Prove Claims to Disputed Essequibo Region

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Venezuela has submitted a counter-memorandum to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Guyana’s case regarding the territorial dispute over the Essequibo region, ICJ Associate Information Officer Avo Sevag Garabet told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.

High Firepower and Pin-Point Accuracy: Iskander-M Missiles Play Crucial Role in Ukraine Conflict

The Russian Armed Forces have destroyed a warehouse storing Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and a drone assembly line in Zaporozhye using Iskander missile strikes. What is the Iskander and how is it exploited in the zone of special military operation?

Russian Forces Take Control of Pervomaiskoye Village in DPR

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Pervomaiskoye in the Donetsk area of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), military and political expert Yan Gagin told Sputnik, adding that Russian servicemen had raised a Russian flag there.

Israel Uses Military AI in Gaza: Tool of Genocide or ‘Simply a Database’?

Tel Aviv’s special services and the army have been letting an AI-based machine decide on the life and death of tens of thousands of people for several months, according to a recent investigation based on interviews with the Israeli military.

Russian Cossacks to Macron: Your Government Is Still Supporting Nazis

As the Kiev regime keeps shelling civilian infrastructure and targeting people in Russia’s new regions and border territories, the number of innocent victims rises day after day.

Russia’s Deadly KPV: 75th Anniversary of Vladimirov Large-Caliber Machine Gun

In 1944, Russia invented a weapon that would become one of the most versatile and powerful heavy machine guns in its arsenal – and across the globe.

Russia Unveils Jam-Proof Communications System for FPV Drones

Since last winter, the Simbirsk Design Bureau has successfully delivered over 8,000 drones to the Russian military, with production rates exceeding 100 units daily.

Watch Russia’s Military Practice With YARS Nukes in Drills

The YARS ICBMs play a crucial role in Russia’s defense strategy. They are part of the Strategic Rocket Forces’ arsenal, which includes several heavy inter-continental ballistic missiles.

Photos: Khan Yunis Left in Ruins After Israel Withdraws From Southern Gaza

Six months after the devastating conflict sparked by the October 7 Hamas attacks, Israeli forces have finally withdrawn from the southern Gaza city of Khan Yunis. Months of fierce battles with Hamas militants left the area completely devastated.

Money From Ukraine’s Burisma Used for Terrorist Attacks in Russia – Moscow

Russian FM’s visit to China ‘Further Strengthens Strategic Partnership’

As Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in China on Monday for an official visit, many observers said the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership will be further strengthened despite US pressure.

Turkiye Slaps Trade Restrictions on Israel as France Seeks Sanctions to Ensure Gaza Aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was earlier berated by his allies over the Jewish state’s deadly airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza, with the US warning that future support for Tel Aviv will depend on Israel’s concrete moves to protect civilians and aid workers.

Russia’s Angara-A5 Space Rocket Launch Rescheduled

The first launch of the Angara-A5 heavy-class rocket from the Vostochny Cosmodrome was postponed this week, a Sputnik correspondent has reported. Another attempt is expected on April 10.

Chinese Experts Awed by New Russian ‘Superbomb’

Military experts stress that Ukraine has nothing up its sleeves to counter the Russian FAB-3000 bombs, and allege that the new projectile may play a crucial role in the special military operation.

Ukraine Loses Over 480 Soldiers Near Donetsk in Past Day – MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 480 soldiers in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.

President Putin Expected to Visit China This Year – Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China is expected to take place this year, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Building at Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, No Injuries – Statement

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – A Ukrainian armed forces drone has attacked the roof of a building with a unique training center of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP), but no one was injured, the plant’s press service said on Tuesday.