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Russian MoD Announces Ceasefire May 8-9 in Honor of Soviet Victory Over Nazi Germany
4 May 2026 @ 5:40 pm
The Russian Armed Forces will take all necessary measures to ensure security during celebratory events. Russia, in declaring the ceasefire, expects the Ukrainian side to follow its example, the MoD said.
OPEC Expresses Gratitude to Russia for Commitment to Balancing Oil Market
4 May 2026 @ 4:08 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has thanked Russia for its dedication to collective efforts aimed at maintaining stability in the oil market during a meeting with Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, the organization said on Monday.
New KC-46 Supertankers Promise Israel Conventional Samson Option Strike Сapability
4 May 2026 @ 2:36 pm
The first of six customized, Boeing KC-46 ‘Gideon’ tankers has completed its maiden flight in the US, and will be delivered to Israel in about a month’s time, the Israeli Defense Ministry has announced.
Iran Warns US Bound to Drown in Strait of Hormuz 'Quagmire'
4 May 2026 @ 10:06 am
The United States could find itself trapped in a "quagmire" should it proceed with its military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei.
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Transport Infrastructure - MoD
4 May 2026 @ 9:27 am
Russian forces struck transport infrastructure facilities used by the Ukrainian military over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Indonesia Sets Sights on Transforming Bali Into Global Financial Center
4 May 2026 @ 8:42 am
With global geopolitical instability on the rise, Indonesia is exploring the possibility of turning Bali into a safe international financial haven — a move aimed at attracting foreign capital, according to Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto.
Britain Lacks Money to Buy New Weapons Until 2030, Senior UK Official Admits
4 May 2026 @ 8:33 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gen. Richard Barrons, former head of the British Joint Forces Command and co-author of the UK government's Strategic Defense Review, told media that the country lacked the funds to purchase new weapons until at least 2030.
EU Faces Security Collapse if US Cuts Military Presence - Reports
4 May 2026 @ 8:29 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union could face a security collapse for years to come if the US continues to spontaneously reduce its military presence in Europe, media reported citing military officials.
Pentagon Seeks $7 Billion for Modernization of Alaskan Military Base
4 May 2026 @ 8:23 am
The US Air Force is requesting an initial tranche of $2.066 billion in the fiscal year 2027 to build a so-called fighter town at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, according to Pentagon documents.
Iran Warns US: Any Military Escort in Hormuz Amounts to 'Ceasefire Violation'
4 May 2026 @ 3:56 am
Iran has issued a sharp warning to Washington, stating that any American military escort operation in the Strait of Hormuz would be seen as a breach of the existing ceasefire between the two countries.