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Trump Ahead of Iran Talks Says US Loading Up Ships With Weapons at Higher Level
10 April 2026 @ 4:04 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday, right before talks with Iran are expected, that the United States is loading up vessels with weapons in a bigger amount than before.
Hezbollah Leader Vows to Fight on Against Israel Despite Peace Talks
10 April 2026 @ 3:04 pm
Islamic resistance movement Hezbollah will keep fighting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) despite the Lebanese government announcing peace talks with Israel, Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said on Friday.
Iran Wants Lebanon Truce and Frozen Assets Released Before US Peace Talks - Parliament Speaker
10 April 2026 @ 2:50 pm
Iran expects a ceasefire in Lebanon and the unblocking of Iranian assets before starting peace talks with Washington, according to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf.
US Abandoning NATO — Foreseeable Future or Just Tickle for Europe's Nerves?
10 April 2026 @ 1:58 pm
Last month, US President Donald Trump said that NATO had made "a very foolish mistake" by not supporting Washington in its military campaign against Iran. Trump added he is not surprised that the majority of NATO countries do not want to join the campaign, calling the alliance a "one-way street."
Hungary Accuses EU of Election Interference Operations
10 April 2026 @ 11:21 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian EU Affairs Minister Janos Boka said on Friday that European Union agents are carrying out operations designed to meddle in Hungary's electoral process.
Captured Ukrainian Soldier Describes How Ukrainian Tank Crew Fired on Their Own Forces
10 April 2026 @ 11:19 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A captured Ukrainian serviceman, Dmitry Semera, has described in a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Friday how Ukrainian tanks fired on their own forces with machine guns.
Oil Production in Russia in 2026 Projected to Be About 515Mln Tonnes - Novak
10 April 2026 @ 11:15 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Oil production in Russia in 2026 is projected to be about 515 million tonnes, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday.
Russia Unveils New Advanced Anti-Drone Tank Protection
10 April 2026 @ 11:14 am
Russian tank crews have rolled out a new system called "Romashka" (“Daisy”), a significant upgrade over the earlier "mangal" “cope cage.”
Red Zone Sealed: 10,000 Troops Deployed as Iran and US Prepare for Islamabad Talks
10 April 2026 @ 11:11 am
Pakistan has imposed unprecedented security measures, reports Dawn. 10,000 police and security personnel have been deployed.
Russian Forces Liberate Dibrova Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD
10 April 2026 @ 9:31 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Dibrova in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Friday.