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Finnish President Rules Out Acquiring Nuclear Weapons During Peacetime
13 March 2026 @ 5:53 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Friday that the Nordic nation will not acquire or deploy a nuclear weapon on its territory during peacetime.
Oil at $120: What Economic Risks Does Pakistan Face From Iran War?
13 March 2026 @ 3:31 pm
If oil prices hang around $120, it increases the chance of default going down the line, financial analyst Syed Javed Hassan says.
Trump Claims US Has 'Virtually Unlimited' Ammunition, Operations Could Continue 'Forever'
13 March 2026 @ 3:23 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump claimed on Friday the Pentagon has "virtually unlimited" stocks of ammunition allowing the military to continue operations against Iran for as long as required.
US Accuses Allies & China of Economic ‘Overcapacity’ to Justify New Trade Barriers — Expert
13 March 2026 @ 1:02 pm
On March 12, the US launched two trade investigations against 16 major trade partners, including China and the EU. The US president was authorized to take any actions to combat "unfair trade" practices.
United States to Launch Very Powerful Strikes on Iran Over Next Week - Trump
13 March 2026 @ 12:04 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States plans to launch very powerful strikes against Iran over the next week, US President Donald Trump said.
Russian Military Carries Out 7 Retaliatory Strikes on Ukraine's Infrastructure Over Past Week
13 March 2026 @ 11:18 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces launched one massive and six group strikes targeting Ukraine's military-industrial enterprises, fuel and energy infrastructure, transport hubs, and airfields, in retaliation for Ukraine's attacks on Russian civilian sites, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Contacts With Russian Defense Ministry Very Important for IAEA - Grossi
13 March 2026 @ 11:09 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Contacts with the Russian Defense Ministry are very important for the International Atomic Energy Agency given that the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is located in a war zone, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Friday.
US Moves to Ease Sanctions on Russian Oil in Bid to Stabilize Global Energy Markets - Kremlin
13 March 2026 @ 10:48 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin has taken note of Washington statements about the United States having no further plans to lift oil sanctions from Russia, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
US Will Have to Pay Billions of Reparations to Iran Amid Growing Economic Toll — Ex-CIA Officer
13 March 2026 @ 9:36 am
Iran expects to receive financial compensation for the damage caused during the conflict by the US and Israel, the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said earlier.
North Korea Condemns Japan's Long-Range Missile Deployment - Reports
13 March 2026 @ 8:10 am
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea condemns Japan's plans to deploy long-range missiles, warning such moves heighten regional tensions and threaten security, North Korean state-run news agency KCNA reported on Friday.