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Russia, UAE Signed Business Agreements at Forum in Dubai
Sputnik - Dec 11th 2025 4:20am ESTDUBAI (Sputnik) – The first Russia-UAE Business Forum in Dubai concluded with the signing of a number of agreements between Russia and the United Arab Emirates, the forum’s organizers told Sputnik.
US Reconnaissance Drone Spotted Over Baltic States Near Russian Border
Sputnik - Dec 11th 2025 4:17am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Northrop Grumman RQ-4B Global Hawk reconnaissance drone operated by the US Air Force has been detected over the Baltic states near the Russian border on Thursday morning, according to tracking data from the Flightradar24 portal.
US Shares Proposals With Europe to Restore Economic Ties With Russia – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 11th 2025 4:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The administration of US President Donald Trump has submitted documents to European counterparts outlining plans for the economic recovery of Ukraine and restoration of economic ties with Russia after the conflict, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported.
Russia to Seek $7.6Bln Compensation From Ukrainian Neo-Nazis – Chief Investigator
Sputnik - Dec 11th 2025 4:08am ESTMINSK (Sputnik) – The Russian Investigative Committee estimates the damage caused by Ukrainian neo-Nazis at 600 billion rubles ($7.6 billion) and plans to seek compensation, Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin told Sputnik.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Losses During Conflict Exceed 1Mln People, Continue to Grow – Lavrov
Sputnik - Dec 11th 2025 4:06am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces’ human losses during the conflict have long since exceeded one million and continue to grow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
Israeli Tank Opened Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon – UNIFIL
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 10:59pm ESTThe IDF opened fire with a Merkava tank on a UNIFIL patrol moving along the Blue Line in southern Lebanon, despite being informed of the patrol’s location and timing in advance, the peacekeeping contingent said in a statement.
UK Officially Confirms First Military Casualty in Ukraine
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 10:39pm ESTA member of the UK armed forces died as a result of a “tragic accident” on Tuesday morning while overseeing the testing of a new defensive capability in Ukraine, the UK Defense Ministry said.
UK Officially Confirms First Military Casualty in Ukraine
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 10:39pm ESTA member of the UK armed forces died as a result of a “tragic accident” on Tuesday morning while overseeing the testing of a new defensive capability in Ukraine, the UK Defense Ministry said.
US Seized Tanker Near Venezuela Over Suspicions for Shipping Sanctioned Oil – Bondi
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 10:19pm ESTThe United States has seized a tanker near the coast of Venezuela as the vessel was suspected of shipping sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran, US Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
US Threatens ICC With Sanctions Over Future Investigations – Report
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 1:16pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Trump administration has threatened the International Criminal Court (ICC) with potential sanctions if it does not amend its founding documents to exclude President Donald Trump and his top officials from future investigations, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing an administration official.
Belgian PM Threatens Legal Action Against EU Over Use of Russian Assets for Ukraine
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 12:45pm ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said on Wednesday that he does not rule out filing a lawsuit against the European Commission to block a possible decision to use Russian assets for Ukraine.
European Leaders ‘Willing to Pay for Their Hubris With Ukrainian Lives’
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 12:38pm ESTUkrainians “who are being used as cannon fodder for Europeans pushing a failing narrative” have become the “greatest victims of this conflict,” London-based foreign affairs analyst Adriel Kasonta tells Sputnik while commenting on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent statements to the Russian parliament.
Hungary Warns EU’s Support for Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Energy Could Set Dangerous Precedent
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 10:44am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union is threatening global security by openly praising and welcoming Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy facilities, as this could set a dangerous precedent, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Wednesday.
Western Firms Eye SPIEF 2026 Hoping to Re-Enter Russian Market – Roscongress
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:54am ESTDUBAI (Sputnik) – Western European and US companies are showing strong interest in the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in anticipation of resuming operations in the Russian market, head of the Roscongress Foundation Alexander Stuglev told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Moscow Praises Joint Military Exercises With Russia
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:48am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Sri Lanka highly values the recent joint military exercises with Russia and intends to continue defense cooperation with Moscow, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Shobini Gunasekera told Sputnik.
NATO Uses ‘Flying Radars’ for Reconnaissance Near Russian Border in Arctic – Russia’s FSB
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:43am ESTST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – NATO has started using airborne early warning and control aircraft (“flying radars”) for reconnaissance near Russian border in the Arctic, Vladimir Koretsky, the head of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) Border Directorate for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, said on Wednesday.
EU Official Admits Bloc Failing to Advance Peace in Ukraine – Reports
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:34am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – An unnamed European official, interviewed by Western media, said that there was “some truth” to US President Donald Trump’s remark about European leaders talking extensively about the Ukrainian conflict but failing to deliver results.
‘Expendable Pawn & Client State’ Ukraine Now ‘a Liability’- Analyst
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:34am ESTUkraine is losing the West’s proxy war against Russia, and Zelensky has become a “liability for US geostrategic imperatives,” political analyst Dr. Greg Simons tells Sputnik.
‘Expendable Pawn & Client State’ Ukraine Now ‘a Liability’- Analyst
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:34am ESTUkraine is losing the West’s proxy war against Russia, and Zelensky has become a “liability for US geostrategic imperatives,” political analyst Dr. Greg Simons tells Sputnik.
Russian SVR on Possible Wiretapping of Ukraine Officials: Intel Acts Within Their Powers
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 9:23am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian special services act within their powers, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Wednesday, commenting on the possibility of wiretapping Ukrainian officials.
Roscongress Foundation to Expand Cooperation With India – Head
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 6:27am ESTNEW DELHI (Sputnik) – Russia’s Roscongress Foundation intends to enhance cooperation with India, the foundation’s head Alexander Stuglev told Sputnik in an interview.
Putin Accepts Indonesian President’s Invitation to Visit Jakarta in 2026-2027
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 6:23am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he accepted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s invitation to visit his country in 2026-2027.
Zelensky No Longer Necessary for Ukraine Settlement – Expert
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 5:13am ESTDonald Trump’s statement on the need for Ukraine to hold elections signals that Zelensky’s role is ending and he’s no longer required from a legitimacy standpoint in reaching the agreement, Lebanese international relations researcher Bishara Saliba told Sputnik.
Republican Congressman Massie Says Introduced Legislation to Withdraw US From NATO
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 5:09am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Republican Congressman Thomas Massie said he introduced legislation to withdraw the United States from NATO.
Lavrov: Sustainable Settlement of Ukraine Crisis Impossible Without Addressing Root Causes
Sputnik - Dec 10th 2025 4:47am ESTRussia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a report on pressing issues of the country’s foreign policy at a plenary meeting of the Federation Council.
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