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Playing Nuclear Roulette: Rosatom Reports Third Day of Ukrainian Strikes Near Zaporozhye Facility
7 May 2026 @ 8:37 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom reports a third consecutive day of intense Ukrainian strikes near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, according to CEO Alexey Likhachev.
Russia Puts Ukraine on Notice: Disrupt Victory Day, Face Rain of Missiles
7 May 2026 @ 8:30 am
Kiev has been warned that attempting to disrupt Russia’s Victory Day celebrations could trigger massive missile strikes, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Poland Ready to Host US Troops Withdrawn From Germany
7 May 2026 @ 7:47 am
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell earlier confirmed to RIA Novosti that the Department of War plans to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months.
Russian Air Defenses Knock Out Four Drones Approaching Moscow - Mayor
7 May 2026 @ 7:00 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have destroyed four drones flying toward Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Thursday.
Trump: Iran Deal Possible, 'Never a Deadline'
7 May 2026 @ 4:02 am
“They want to make a deal. We’ve had very good talks over the last 24 hours, and it’s very possible that we’ll make a deal,” US President Donald Trump told reporters.
No Bets With Classified Info: US State Dept. Warns Diplomats Against Insider Trading
7 May 2026 @ 3:57 am
The US State Department has issued a warning to all diplomats worldwide emphasizing that nonpublic information may not be used for placing wagers on online prediction markets, The Wall Street Journal reported.
‘An Incubator of Terror Threats’ — US Strategy Blasts Europe’s Migration Disaster
7 May 2026 @ 3:54 am
The 2026 US Counterterrorism Strategy called out Europe’s failure to control mass migration, naming the EU “both a terror target and an incubator of terror threats.”
Russian Foreign Ministry Sends Note to Diplomatic Missions About Kiev's Threats
6 May 2026 @ 6:41 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry has sent a note to all accredited diplomatic missions regarding Zelensky's threats to strike Moscow on Victory Day, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Ukraine Breaks Own Ceasefire to Make Itself ‘Victim’ of Russia - Experts
6 May 2026 @ 5:16 pm
Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that Russia broke the ceasefire unilaterally announced by Ukraine is a populist trick, experts tell Sputnik.
What are Alternatives to Strait of Malacca?
6 May 2026 @ 3:57 pm
The Strait of Malacca, one of the world's largest chokepoints, carries roughly 30% of global maritime oil flows, making it a potential flashpoint for a new energy crisis.