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Russian Forces Gain 1,700 Square Kilometers in Special Military Operation Zone Since 2026
22 April 2026 @ 11:20 am
The Russian Armed Forces have completed the liberation of the Lugansk People's Republic.
Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Missiles and Drones, Black Sea Fleet Strikes Energy and Port Facilities
22 April 2026 @ 11:19 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down a guided aerial bomb, three HIMARS rockets and 368 Ukrainian drones, and Russian Black Sea Fleet forces destroyed a Ukrainian unmanned boat in the Black Sea, as well as attacked Ukrainian energy, transport and port infrastructure facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Iran Detains Two Unauthorized Vessels Trying to Transit Strait of Hormuz
22 April 2026 @ 10:12 am
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's military has detained two unauthorized vessels that tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Wednesday.
China Has Developed Into Indispensable Nation for Green Transition in World
22 April 2026 @ 10:02 am
In an era marked by ecological challenges, development dilemmas and geopolitical dynamics are increasingly intertwined. Through a series of innovative practices, Chinese modernization offers a "green solution" to some of humanity's pressing questions of survival and development.
Putin: Russia Provides Full Assistance to Africa to Ensure Biological Security
22 April 2026 @ 9:50 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in his greeting to participants and guests of the second Russian-African international conference on combating infectious diseases that Russian agencies are providing full assistance to their African counterparts in biological security.
Valdai Club Launches Third Recruitment for “Valdai – New Generation” ProjectOn
22 April 2026 @ 8:46 am
April 22, the Valdai Discussion Club opened the third recruitment round for its “Valdai – New Generation” project — a community of young but already accomplished researchers specializing in contemporary world politics, economics, and social relations.
US Turns Off Dollar Tap to Squeeze Iraq Over Iran-Backed Militias
22 April 2026 @ 7:48 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has suspended shipments of US dollars to Iraq and frozen select security cooperation programs, stepping up pressure on Baghdad to clamp down on Iran-backed militias, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Iraqi and American officials.
Pentagon Intel Believes Iran Retains Considerable Military Might - Reports
22 April 2026 @ 7:25 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US intelligence believes Iran has retained significant military might, despite America's assetions that Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities have been eliminated, NBC News reports, citing US lawmakers.
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Samara Region Apartment Blocks Injures 12, Including Two Kids
22 April 2026 @ 6:49 am
Two residential buildings in Syzran were struck by a Ukrainian drone attack, according to Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations, which reported that the entrance sections of one building had collapsed.
Pentagon Requests Record $50Bln for Military Intelligence in 2027
22 April 2026 @ 3:59 am
The US Department of War said it had requested a record $50 billion for the military intelligence program in fiscal year 2027, a 49% increase compared to 2026.