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US Considered Operation to Seize Iran’s Uranium — Trump
5 June 2026 @ 4:52 am
US President Donald Trump said his administration had considered sending forces into Iran to seize its highly enriched uranium, but rejected the idea due to the risk of American casualties.
US Tightens Noose on Cuba, Claims It Just Wants the Island to 'Feed Its People'
5 June 2026 @ 4:49 am
The US Treasury and State Departments have introduced a new wave of sanctions against Cuba, targeting President Miguel Diaz-Canel, family members of Raul Castro, and key institutions including the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR).
US House Approves New Anti-Russia Sanctions and Billions in Ukraine Aid
5 June 2026 @ 4:46 am
The US House of Representatives has voted 226-195 to pass a legislative package imposing new sanctions on Russia and delivering more weapons to Ukraine, American media reported.
Europe Prolonging Ukraine Conflict to Gain Foothold for Threatening Russia - Lavrov
4 June 2026 @ 6:42 pm
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Europe is trying to prolong the Ukraine conflict in order to gain a foothold in Ukraine to threaten Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on June 4.
Putin: Donbass Goals Do Not Rule Out a Deal With Ukraine
4 June 2026 @ 5:14 pm
Russian forces are advancing along the entire front line, with no sector where offensive operations are not underway, President Vladimir Putin said answering a question from AP journalist during a meeting with heads of international news agencies at SPIEF.
Iran to Charge Ships for Service Provided During Transit Through Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
4 June 2026 @ 4:39 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran plans to charge ships for services provided during passage through the Strait of Hormuz, not for the transit itself, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday.
Russia Still Awaiting Response From UN Chief on Lavrov's Letter Regarding Bucha - Nebenzia
4 June 2026 @ 4:37 pm
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia has not received response from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on US Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's letter about the Bucha incident filed on May 1, Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Thursday.
Iran Urges US to Unfreeze 50% of Assets Immediately After Memorandum - Foreign Ministry
4 June 2026 @ 4:34 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran is demanding that the United States unfreeze at least 50% of its foreign assets immediately following the signing of a memorandum of understanding, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Thursday.
Russia-Africa Summit to Focus on Trade, Investment Agenda - Foreign Ministry
4 June 2026 @ 4:26 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The agenda of the third Russia-Africa summit will center on economic, trade and investment issues, Tatiana Dovgalenko, Director of the Department for Partnership with Africa at the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Bering Strait Tunnel Megaproject Moves Forward, Dmitriev Says
4 June 2026 @ 2:41 pm
Russia will sign an agreement on Friday to continue engineering design work on a proposed tunnel beneath the Bering Strait, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO and Presidential Special Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation Kirill Dmitriev said.