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Ukraine’s Military Recruits Minors to Act as Covert Assets
10 May 2026 @ 7:40 am
Across Ukraine, especially along the front lines, Ukrainian security forces are actively pulling vulnerable youngsters into information warfare and intel gathering, Russian law enforcement sources tell Sputnik.
'People Are Forbidden from Honoring Victory' in the Baltics, Director Warns
10 May 2026 @ 3:57 am
The Baltic states' prohibition of Victory Day commemorations is part of a broader effort to rewrite history and distance themselves from Russia, creating a dangerous flashpoint that could escalate into wider conflict, a documentary director has told RT.
‘Time Is Right for Ukraine to Accept Reality’ – Former Pentagon Analyst
10 May 2026 @ 3:38 am
The global economic fallout from the US‑Israeli war with Iran has inadvertently strengthened Russia while weakening NATO economies, creating a window for Kiev to salvage what remains of western Ukraine rather than continue an unwinnable war, a retired US Air Force lieutenant colonel and former Pentagon analyst has told Sputnik.
Zakharova to Merz: 'There Would Be no Europe Day Without the Soviet Victory'
10 May 2026 @ 3:19 am
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova delivered a sharp rebuke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, after Merz threatened to confront Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over his attendance at Moscow’s Victory Day celebrations instead of Europe Day.
Putin: Ukrainian Conflict May Be Coming to an End
9 May 2026 @ 6:59 pm
The Ukrainian conflict may be resolved in the near future, Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested during his press conference in Moscow on May 9.
LIVE: Putin Holds Press Conference After Meetings With World Leaders on Victory Day
9 May 2026 @ 6:06 pm
Sputnik comes to you live from Moscow where Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses Russian and international media following his meeting with world leaders on Victory Day.
Relations Between Russia, Abkhazia Developing Successfully - Putin
9 May 2026 @ 5:22 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and Abkhazia are developing successfully, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
West’s Unlearned WWII Lessons: Appeasing Nazi Ideology & Betting on Russia’s Collapse - Expert
9 May 2026 @ 4:05 pm
In his Victory Day speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin invoked the legacy of the Soviet people’s decisive role in defeating Nazism, linking it to Russia’s soldiers fighting in the special military operation in Ukraine.
Russia, US Negotiated for 2 Days to Agree on Truce With Ukraine - Kremlin Aide
9 May 2026 @ 2:25 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian and US administrations held telephone talks for two days before reaching agreements on a truce and prisoner exchange with Ukraine, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Saturday.
Laos Set to Negotiate in Order to Expand Cooperation With Russia - President
9 May 2026 @ 2:24 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Laos is set to negotiate with the Russian side in order to expand cooperation between the states, Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith said on Saturday.