Ukraine’s Deadly Drone Attack on Russia’s Kursk Region – Details
Sputnik - Apr 15th 2025 3:33am EDTA civilian was killed and nine others injured in a massive drone attack on Kursk, regional authorities said.
Russia, US and China Will Lead a New World Order – Javier Milei
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 10:56pm EDTThe leaders of the new world order will be Russia, the US and China, while Europe will face an uphill struggle, says Argentine President Javier Milei.
US House Democrats Double Down on More Russia Sanctions
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 8:33pm EDTDemocrats in the US House of Representatives introduced a bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, House Foreign Affairs Committee said in a statement.
Orban’s Aide Reveals the Cost of Ukraine’s Accession to the EU
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 7:51pm EDTEuropean Union will lose $2.8 trillion, or more than 12 EU budgets for 2025, said Balazs Orban, the political director of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Civilian Casualties in Sumy Strike Were Caused by Ukrainian Military’s Callousness
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 2:45pm EDTThe fact that the Sumy missile strike targeted a building that hosted a gathering of Ukrainian military personnel has been acknowledged by the Ukrainian side, Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, tells Sputnik.
1Scott Ritter: Russia Must Not Allow West to Use Sumy Attack as Ammo for Propaganda War
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 2:36pm EDTThe biggest problem with the April 13 missile strike against Sumy is the “perception” of this attack, attempts by propagandists to frame it as a “war crime,” may endanger the entire “US-Russia peace process,” military analyst and former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter told Sputnik.
Ukrainians Blame Zelensky for Sumy Strike
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 2:10pm EDTRussia struck a site in Sumy where Ukrainian military commanders were gathered, killing over 60 soldiers. Volodymyr Zelensky claimed civilians were targeted, but the Russian Ministry of Defense argued military objects were placed in civilian areas.
China is Built to Win the Trade War
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 11:08am EDTOn April 2, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order introducing “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from other countries.
Russia Has Evidence Sumy Strike Targeted Ukrainian Troops and Foreign Mercs – Lavrov
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 10:06am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia possesses information that Ukrainian troops met with their foreign counterparts at the facility targeted by Russian forces in the strike on Sumy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday.
Disorderly’ Policies Make US a ‘Very Unreliable Partner’
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 9:59am EDTDonald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies seem to have eroded the United States’ appeal to foreign investors, who apparently no longer regard the country as a safe haven for their money.
‘No Inflated Expectations’: Russia Unfazed by US Sanctions Extension
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 8:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow had no inflated expectations on the matter of US sanctions against Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Hungary Draws ‘Red Line’ Against EU Sending Military Advisers to Ukraine
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 8:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union wants to send military advisers to Ukraine and transfer the training mission of the Ukrainian armed forces to the country, but Hungary considers this a “red line” and opposes it, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.
Russia Wipes Out 60 Ukrainian Troops With Precise Iskander Missile Strike on Sumy
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 8:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces on Sunday hit the site of a meeting of Ukrainian command staff in the city of Sumy with Iskander cruise missiles, killing 60 servicepeople, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Why are Russia’s Kondor Subs Pain in the Neck for Enemy Fleets?
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 8:40am EDTThe Project 945A Kondor-class nuclear-powered submarines are currently operational in Russia’s Northern Fleet.
FSB Detains Ukrainian Spy Who Planned Terrorist Acts in Russia
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 3:21am EDTMoldovan citizen Marius Prunyanu previously fought on the side of Ukraine near the city of Artemovsk in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Federal Security Service informed.
Second Round of US-Iran Talks Expected to Take Place in Rome on Saturday – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 1:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The second round of US-Iran talks on the nuclear program may take place on April 19 in Rome, Axios reported, citing sources.
Noboa Wins Ecuadorian Presidential Election, Voting Results Irreversible – Watchdog
Sputnik - Apr 14th 2025 12:41am EDTMEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Incumbent head of state Daniel Noboa wins the Ecuadorian presidential election based on the processing of more than 90% of the ballots, Diana Atamaint, the head of the National Electoral Council (CNE), said.
US Cannot Ween Itself Off China
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 3:03pm EDTTrump may talk much about the US becoming self-sufficient, but his big words cannot trump reality.
US-Iran Talks: Who Holds All the Cards and Might It Go?
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 2:41pm EDTBoth the US and Iran described their indirect talks in Oman this week as positive. What concessions did each side make? What leverage do they hold?
UK Suspends Import Tariffs to Help Businesses Overcome US Duties – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 12:52pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suspended import tariffs on 89 products for two years to help domestic businesses overcome the effects of new US trade policies, UK media reported.
US and China Try ‘Soft’ Approach to Tariff Row, Talking Via Intermediaries
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 11:45am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik)On April 2, Trump signed an executive order introducing “reciprocal” tariffs on imports from other countries. The baseline rate was set at 10%, while dozens of countries were hit with higher rates. The duties on most countries were reversed to 10% days later to allow for trade negotiations, while those on China were hiked […]
US Commerce Secretary Calls Tariff Exemption for Tech Devices Temporary
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 11:07am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has temporarily exempted electronics and semiconductors from its new “reciprocal” tariffs as it prepares to impose separate sectoral duties on them in the coming months, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said on Sunday.
Top 6 of Russia’s Most Effective Air Defense Systems
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 10:39am EDTApril 13 marks Day of Russian Air Defense Forces, which are currently equipped with the sophisticated military hardware capable of hitting any target.
Somaliland Offers Trump Red Sea Base in Exchange for Recognition
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 6:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland wants to be recognized as an independent state by US President Donald Trump in exchange for leasing its Berbera port and airstrip to the US, media reported on Saturday.
Iran Ready to Return to 2015 Nuclear Deal Enrichment Levels – But With Key Conditions for the US
Sputnik - Apr 13th 2025 6:32am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran is ready to return to the levels of uranium enrichment envisaged by the 2015 nuclear deal, subject to certain conditions from the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iranian and European officials.