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Thai Land Bridge to Skirt Malacca Strait Gains Traction as US Weaponizes Waterways
7 May 2026 @ 7:34 pm
Long dismissed as unfeasible, the project to bridge the Indian and Pacific Oceans across southern Thailand has now become significantly relevant.
US Plans to Restart Project Freedom This Week - Reports
7 May 2026 @ 6:01 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is looking to restart Project Freedom this week after Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions on US access to military bases and airspace, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Kallas' Remarks on US Troop Withdrawal From Germany Show Western Dependence on US - Moscow
7 May 2026 @ 4:29 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Remarks by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas about the unexpected nature of the US decision to withdraw troops from Germany confirm that Washington makes the key decisions in the West, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
Malaysia Remains Reliable Partner for Russia in Asia-Pacific - Russian Presidential Aide
7 May 2026 @ 4:04 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Malaysia is a reliable partner of Russia in the Asia-Pacific, with sustainable political dialogue maintained between the two countries, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday.
Russian Troops to Cease All Operations in Ukraine During Ceasefire – MoD
7 May 2026 @ 3:56 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All Russian troop groups in the special operation zone will completely cease hostilities for the duration of the ceasefire declared by Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Pakistani Trade Plans: Strategic Central Asian Route
7 May 2026 @ 3:31 pm
Pakistan is seeking to broaden the Quadrilateral Transit Trade Agreement by adding Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Such an expansion would allow these landlocked Central Asian nations to reach Pakistani seaports.
By Squeezing S Africa Out of G20 Process, US Violates Format’s Fundamental Principles – Russia’s MFA
7 May 2026 @ 2:09 pm
The US faces pushback from allies over moves that harm their international credibility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
Pepe Escobar: Trump Goes to China, But Iran Holds All the Cards
7 May 2026 @ 1:14 pm
A few days ago, we had Mr. Araghchi go to Russia. Earlier this week, we had Mr. Araghchi go to China.
Kremlin Urges to Take Responsibly Warning of Defense Ministry About May 9 Attacks
7 May 2026 @ 1:06 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia urges everyone to take responsibly the warning of the Russian Defense Ministry about attacks on May 9 and ensure the evacuation of citizens from Kiev, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday.
Ukraine Attempts Terrorist Attack on Civilian Infrastructure in Russia's St. Petersburg - MoD
7 May 2026 @ 11:29 am
The Ukrainian armed forces attempted to attack civilian infrastructure facilities in the St. Petersburg area on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.