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US Secret Bio-Labs in Ukraine Under the Lens After Repeated Russian Warnings
14 May 2026 @ 6:43 pm
The world does owe an apology to Russia for dismissing its concerns regarding US secret global bio-research as conspiracy, experts tell Sputnik.
Pakistan Supports China's Role as Mediator Between US, Iran - Foreign Ministry
14 May 2026 @ 4:53 pm
ISLAMABAD (Sputnik) - Pakistan supports China's involvement in mediation efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran, Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday.
Lavrov Holds Meeting With Thai Foreign Minister on Sidelines of BRICS Meeting in India
14 May 2026 @ 3:14 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Thursday held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Ukraine Now Hub for Afghan Opiates and Synthetic Drug Production - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister
14 May 2026 @ 1:25 pm
Ukraine is working closely with international terrorist groups to prepare a fight against legitimate governments, including in Africa, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky said on Thursday.
Russia Must Independently Produce Critically Important Goods - Putin
14 May 2026 @ 12:34 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia must independently produce critically important goods, all modern challenges have proved this, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Central Asia Alternative Fertilizer Source for Pakistan amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis – Expert
14 May 2026 @ 12:23 pm
In the past, Pakistan was heavily dependent on the Middle East, but the recent crisis has underscored the urgent need for economic diversification.
Panda Bonds Could Help Pakistan Bypass US Dollar and Access Chinese Capital Market - Economist
14 May 2026 @ 10:38 am
Pakistan's engagement is more than just purchasing Chinese bonds — it's about securing direct financing from Chinese investors and institutions.
Russian Forces Unleash Barrage of Fury on Ukrainian Military Infrastructure
14 May 2026 @ 10:18 am
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has delivered a massive retaliatory strike — including with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles — against Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, military airfields, and fuel and transport infrastructure used by the armed forces of Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
FSB Busts Two Ukrainian Spies for Spilling Russian Military Secrets
14 May 2026 @ 9:16 am
Two residents of Crimea have been detained for passing information about military facilities and personal data of members of the peninsula’s territorial defense forces to Ukraine, Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday.
Lavrov, Jaishankar Praise Prospects of Bilateral Energy Cooperation
14 May 2026 @ 8:52 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, have praised the prospects for bilateral cooperation in the energy and space sectors, Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.