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Sputnik and TRENDS Sign Agreement at SPIEF
Sputnik - Jun 10th 2026 6:59am EDTSputnik International News Agency and Radio and TRENDS Research & Advisory have signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
1Amid Global Tensions, Russia Highlights India as Leading Power Under Modi – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 10th 2026 6:22am EDTRussia and India develop their ties in most sensitive areas through dialogue, and Russia expects that Indian PM Narendra Modi will continue the process, Russian President’s Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia Shoots Down Ukraine’s Four Long-Range Flamingo Cruise Missiles, 766 UAVs
Sputnik - Jun 10th 2026 5:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian air defense systems shot down four long-range cruise missiles Flamingo, a total of 766 UAVs of the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
EU to Not Be Able to Influence Russia’s Sovereign Policy by Expanding Sanctions – Russia’s MFA Spox
Sputnik - Jun 10th 2026 5:00am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Brussels, expanding sanctions against Russia, will not be able to influence its sovereign policy, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
‘Bad Idea in Long Line of Bad Ideas’: Expert Torches Militarization Gamble of EU
Sputnik - Jun 10th 2026 3:44am EDTThe EU’s focus on rearmament while neglecting civilian industries is a major strategic error – especially as Russia and Ukraine attempt to reach a ceasefire, Professor Joe Siracusa, a political scientist and dean of Global Futures at Curtin University, told Sputnik.
Armenian Elections Held Amid Pressure on Opposition, Western Interference – Russian MFA Spox
Sputnik - Jun 10th 2026 3:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Parliamentary elections in Armenia were held amid unprecedented pressure on the opposition by the authorities and unprecedented Western interference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
US Completes Strikes on Iran; Iran Retaliates With Attacks on Bahrain, Jordan Bases
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:57pm EDTThe United States military has completed a series of “self‑defense” strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, hours before Iran launched its own wave of drone and missile attacks on American facilities in Bahrain and Jordan.
China to Overtake US as World’s Nuclear Power Leader Within 5 Years – Report
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:38pm EDTChina is on track to surpass the United States as the world’s leading nuclear power generator within the next five years, driven by surging electricity demand from artificial intelligence and the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new analysis by Gavekal Technologies.
Bettin’ on Armageddon: US Air Force to wager $2.2B on ‘doomsday plane’ gamble
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:14pm EDTThe US Air Force is requesting $2.2 billion for fiscal year 2027 — a 23.2% increase over 2026 funding — to develop the new E-4C Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), designed to serve as a command post in the event of a nuclear conflict, Sputnik has learned after reviewing the agency’s budget documents.
EU Focus on Militarization Could Leave It Uncompetitive and Unbalanced
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 2:54pm EDTAn economic strategy focused mainly on militarization risks disrupting balanced regional development across Europe, Tiberio Graziani, chairman of Vision & Global Trends – International Institute for Global Analysis, tells Sputnik.
China Begins Construction on New Three Gorges Mega Waterway Project
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 2:32pm EDTChina officially began construction of the Three Gorges new waterway project on Monday, including what is expected to become the world’s largest inland ship lock, in response to the rising shipping demand along the Yangtze, the world’s third-longest river, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
Xi’s Visit Signifies China Recognizing North Korea’s Nuclear Status – Expert
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 1:46pm EDTXi Jinping’s recent trip to North Korea took place amid growing military cooperation between the United States, South Korea and Japan, Georgy Toloraya, head of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Economics’ Center of Russian Strategy in Asia, tells Sputnik.
EU Shift Into Military Bloc Will Erode Its Prosperity for Generations
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 12:55pm EDTBorn as an economic bloc, the EU has spent the past decade evolving into a militarized union. But where does this trajectory lead?
US Leads Nuclear Spending Surge as Global Arsenal Costs Hit Record $119 Billion
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:59am EDTThe US heads a record rise in nuclear arsenal spending, accounting alone for $69.2 billion of the $119 billion spent on nuclear arsenals in 2025 by the world’s nine nuclear-armed states, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).
Iran’s Trump Card Against Its Enemies — Popular Support
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 11:47am EDTIranians on the streets share a quiet but unmistakable reality about the country’s stance in the face of challenges.
Space, Tech & Investment May Drive New Level of China-North Korea Relations
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 9:52am EDTChinese President Xi Jinping’s first foreign visit of the year – to North Korea – confirms the deep, geography-driven alliance between the countries, Artyom Lukin, professor of international politics at Far Eastern Federal University, told Sputnik.
Challenges of the Modern Media Industry Discussed at SPIEF
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 8:16am EDTRossiya Segodnya media group hosted an international session titled Next-Generation Media: Responding to Global Challenges on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
US Hasn’t Shared Details of the Witkoff-Kushner Call to Zelensky With Russia Yet – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:47am EDTThe phone talks between Steve Witkoff, Jared Jushner and Volodymyr Zelensky took place on June 8, media reported.
China Unveils Potential Nuclear Submarine-Hunting Game Changer
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:14am EDTChina has successfully tested an Airborne Transient Electromagnetic (ATEM) system — a helicopter-towed “kite” of massive coils that could pierce submarine stealth like never before, reports SCMP.
China Launches Biggest Inland Ship Lock Project Ever Built
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:12am EDTChina has broken ground on a massive $11.3 billion expansion of the Three Gorges waterway that could transform logistics along the Yangtze River — the country’s economic artery.
China’s High-Tech Export Boom Defies Global Uncertainty
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:07am EDTChina’s export sector is proving exceptionally strong, fueled by global demand for AI hardware and green energy tech, China Chamber of Commerce data shows.
Russian Firepower Unleashes Hell on Key Ukrainian Energy and Transport Hubs
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 6:02am EDTThe Russian military pounded Ukraine’s ammunition and fuel depots, as well as transport and energy infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.
Japan to Strengthen Forces in Southwestern Part Over China’s Actions – Defense Minister
Sputnik - Jun 9th 2026 2:22am EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – Japan will strengthen its defenses in the southwestern part of the country amid China’s alleged attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo by force, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on Tuesday.
US Attack Helicopter Crashed Near Strait of Hormuz, Both Crew Members Rescued – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:59pm EDTA US attack helicopter Apache crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, both crew members were rescued, the New York Times reported citing sources.
US to Continue to Pursue Iran Nuclear Deal Regardless of Israel’s Position – Vance
Sputnik - Jun 8th 2026 11:41pm EDTThe United States will continue to pursue the Iran nuclear deal, whether Israel likes it or not, US Vice President JD Vance said.