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Putin Holds Talks With Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto
13 April 2026 @ 11:40 am
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has arrived in Moscow on an official visit, where he is set to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian Defense Ministry Recorded 6,558 Violations of Easter Truce by Ukraine
13 April 2026 @ 9:48 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday it has recorded 6,558 violations of the Easter Truce by the Ukrainian armed forces.
Ongoing Middle East Crisis Endangers Global Food Security - Russian Security Council
13 April 2026 @ 8:07 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The current crisis in the Middle East endangers the global food security, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Maslennikov said on Monday.
Russia Could Play Key Role in Resolving Middle East Conflict – Hezbollah Spokesman
13 April 2026 @ 7:57 am
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Russia, due to its relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and its strong ties with many Arab countries and Lebanon, could play an important role in the region, Mahmoud Kamati, deputy head of Hezbollah’s political council, told Sputnik.
Lavrov to Visit China on April 14-15 to Discuss Ukraine, Mideast - Russian MFA
13 April 2026 @ 7:23 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay a visit to China on April 14-15, where he will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on a number of issues, including the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
UN Peacekeeper Mission at Bushehr Plant Hinges on Iran's Approval — Russian MFA
13 April 2026 @ 6:12 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deployment of UN peacekeepers to ensure the security of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant will depend on Tehran's readiness to accept such a mission, Kirill Logvinov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's international organizations department, told Sputnik.
Hezbollah Opposes Direct Lebanon-Israel Talks - Spokesman
13 April 2026 @ 3:59 am
The Hezbollah movement opposes direct talks between Lebanon and Israel and does not expect positive results from them, Mahmoud Komati, deputy head of Hezbollah's political council, told Sputnik.
Trump Says US Needs to Reassess Relations With NATO After Lack of Support Against Iran
13 April 2026 @ 3:37 am
The United States needs to reassess its relations with NATO after the alliance failed to support Washington in its military operation against Iran, US President Donald Trump said.
US CENTCOM Vows to Begin Naval Blockade of Iran on April 13
13 April 2026 @ 3:12 am
US Central Command has vowed to begin a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" at 5:00 PM Moscow time on April 13.
Space Race Goes Multipolar
12 April 2026 @ 5:35 pm
From Russia's early strides to India's Mars orbit, China's space station, Iran’s rocket advancements, Brazil's growing program, and South Africa's satellite launches — BRICS+ countries are shaping the future of space.