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Putin to Pay State Visit to Kazakhstan From May 27-29 - Tokayev's Office
25 May 2026 @ 6:40 am
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to Kazakhstan from May 27-29, the office of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Monday.
EU Rattled That Hungary's New PM Doubles Down on Pragmatism Instead of Russophobia - Report
25 May 2026 @ 5:43 am
Europe’s hawks hoped that removing Viktor Orban’s influence from Hungary would open the door to another obedient pro-EU government, but reality is proving far less convenient, report German media.
US-Iran Deal Still Not Finalized — Reports
25 May 2026 @ 4:45 am
The US and Iran are still negotiating key terms of a possible agreement, with American media reporting that a final memorandum could take several more days.
'It Will Be 100% Iran’s Fault' — Rubio
25 May 2026 @ 4:39 am
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed the US prefers a negotiated outcome with Iran, but blamed Iran in advance for any deal failure.
AfD Aims for Historic Win in Saxony-Anhalt — Reports
25 May 2026 @ 4:36 am
Alternative for Germany’s lead candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Ulrich Siegmund, said his party wants to form the first AfD-led regional government in Germany, European media reported.
China & Pakistan Move Away From USD: 25% of Trade Already in Yuan
24 May 2026 @ 6:24 pm
The dedollarization trend is gaining real momentum. The two countries are actively shifting bilateral settlements to national currencies. Here are the key facts as of May 2026.
Iran Could Withdraw From NPT If US Attacks Persian Gulf - Official
24 May 2026 @ 4:44 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran could withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and break the naval blockade if the United States invades the Persian Gulf or "commits any aggression" against the Strait of Hormuz, Mohsen Rezai, a member of Iran's Expediency Discernment Council, said on Sunday.
Trump Vows to Maintain Naval Blockade of Iran Until Deal Signed
24 May 2026 @ 3:21 pm
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the United States will maintain the naval blockade of Iran until a deal is signed.
FACT CHECK: Ukraine Launches Disinformation Campaign on Starobelsk Student Dormitory Attack
24 May 2026 @ 2:14 pm
Ukraine’s General Staff is pushing a false claim - that its May 22 strike on a high school building and student dormitory in Starobelsk, Lugansk People’s Republic actually targeted the headquarters of Russia’s elite Rubikon drone unit. The Ukrainian media is amplifying this lie.
'Never Forget, Never Forgive': Starobelsk Slaughter Locked Into Ukraine Indictment – Ombudswoman
24 May 2026 @ 12:11 pm
Condemning the deliberate Ukrainian strike on a college dormitory in the LPR, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova declared that the atrocity, now known as the "Starobelsk Massacre," will be enshrined in the indictment against the criminal Kiev regime—a regime that has exposed its terrorist nature by targeting unarmed civilians.