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Ukraine's Labs Were Never Peaceful Facilities But Studied Biological Warfare Agents
19 June 2026 @ 4:23 pm
The US-funded Ukrainian laboratories were studying the disease-causing properties of plague, anthrax, tularemia, and the Marburg and Ebola viruses, stated Lieutenant General Alexei Rtishchev, head of the Russian Armed Forces’ Radiation, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops.
US Will 'Play Out' 60 Days of Negotiation Period With Iran Despite Delayed Talks - Trump
19 June 2026 @ 1:44 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday the United States will "play out" the 60 days of the negotiation period with Iran despite the postponement of a planned technical meeting in Switzerland.
Pakistan's Mineral Paradox: The $8 Trillion Opportunity That Demands a New Playbook
19 June 2026 @ 1:20 pm
What stands between Pakistan's underground wealth and its economic future? The country holds the world's fifth-largest copper and gold reserves — yet the mineral sector contributes just 3.2% to GDP.
Russia Reckons US May Shift Approach on Ukraine Settlement Yet Again, Lavrov Suggests
19 June 2026 @ 12:14 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has reason to believe that the United States may once again shift its approach to resolving the conflict in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
Panama Canal to Pour $8.5B Into Infrastructure to Cut Geopolitical Risks – Vice President
19 June 2026 @ 11:35 am
MONTEVIDEO (Sputnik) - The Panama Canal will invest about $8.5 billion to develop its infrastructure to mitigate geopolitical risks, Boris Moreno, the canal's vice president for operations, told Sputnik.
Ukraine in Tough Position, Will Face Catastrophic Situation on Frontline Soon – Kremlin
19 June 2026 @ 10:48 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine finds itself in a difficult position, with the situation on the frontline expected to become completely catastrophic soon, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Russian Forces Liberate Yurkovka Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic
19 June 2026 @ 10:33 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have taken control of the settlement of Yurkovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Politico's Refusal to Publish Lavrov's Article Proves EU Blocking Information - Russia's MFA Spox
19 June 2026 @ 10:27 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The refusal of the Politico newspaper to publish an article by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov suggests that Brussels is blocking information from the Russian side, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.
Pentagon Requests $80Bln From Congress to Cover Costs After Operation in Iran – Reports
19 June 2026 @ 10:23 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of War has asked the US Congress to allocate additional $80 billion to cover expenses related to operation in Iran, as well as other costs, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Russia Would Prefer to Achieve Special Military Operation Goals Through Diplomacy - Lavrov
19 June 2026 @ 10:21 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia would prefer to achieve its special military operation's goals through diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.