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Ukraine steps up mercenary recruitment to conceal losses, treats them like ‘cannon fodder’: Russia

Ukraine steps up mercenary recruitment to conceal losses, treats them like ‘cannon fodder’: Russia

More than 4 thousand foreign mercenaries have been killed since the start of the Ukraine crisis, as the same number of foreign fighters have escaped, according Russia Foreign Ministry. (File…

Russia threatens to use ‘similar’ weapons if US gives cluster bombs to Ukraine

Russia threatens to use ‘similar’ weapons if US gives cluster bombs to Ukraine

This handout photograph taken and released by the Russian Defence Ministry’s press service on July 11, 2023, shows Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (R) visiting a military factory in Tatarstan,…

Russia says may hit Eastern European nuclear plants if its own nuclear plant attacked with NATO missiles

Russia says may hit Eastern European nuclear plants if its own nuclear plant attacked with NATO missiles

Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev (file photo) The deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council says if an alleged Ukrainian attack on a west Russian nuclear plant…

Russia kick-starts air drill in Middle East

Russia kick-starts air drill in Middle East

The joint exercise in Syria is aimed at bolstering defenses, the Russian military said The Russian Air Force has launched a joint exercise with its Syrian counterpart, the Defense Ministry…

Russia is jamming HIMARS rockets – Ukraine’s defense chief

Russia is jamming HIMARS rockets – Ukraine’s defense chief

A “constant pendulum” of technological competition swings between Kiev’s Western backers and Moscow, Aleksey Reznikov has claimed A HIMARS high mobility rocket system is fired as part of a live…

US to send Ukraine banned cluster munitions: Officials

US soldiers use cluster munitions during a live-fire drill with a M777 155 mm howitzer in Iraq on March 2, 2020. (File photo by US Army) The United States has…

(This Was A Warning To The US & NATO) Putin’s Proposed SCO Anti-Terrorist Reform Could Prevent Ukraine’s Weapon Reselling

(This Was A Warning To The US & NATO) Putin’s Proposed SCO Anti-Terrorist Reform Could Prevent Ukraine’s Weapon Reselling

© Sputnik / Alexander Kazakov / Go to the mediabank Subscribe International India Africa Faced with its most serious security threat in decades, the SCO is reportedly in need of…

Sergey Karaganov: Here’s why Russia has to consider launching a nuclear strike on Western Europe

Sergey Karaganov: Here’s why Russia has to consider launching a nuclear strike on Western Europe

If things continue as they are, Moscow will have no choice but to use the ultimate weapon By Professor Sergey Karaganov, honorary chairman of Russia’s Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and…

West trying to destroy Russian-led bloc – Foreign Ministry

West trying to destroy Russian-led bloc – Foreign Ministry

The US is seeking to drive a wedge between Moscow and its allies through disinformation and threats, Maria Zakharova has said FILE PHOTO: A meeting of the CSTO foreign ministers…

White House hawks to stage ‘diplomatic offensive’ against Russia – FT

White House hawks to stage ‘diplomatic offensive’ against Russia – FT

Jake Sullivan and Victoria Nuland are to meet officials from BRICS and Türkiye to advocate on Kiev’s behalf, according to the newspaper FILE PHOTO: US national security adviser Jake Sullivan. ©  Alex…

NATO state hosting training camps for coup in Belarus – The Times

NATO state hosting training camps for coup in Belarus – The Times

“Hundreds” have reportedly joined the insurgency, which Minsk claims is backed by foreign nations FILE PHOTO: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. ©  Bai Xueqi / Xinhua via Global Look Press Belarusian exiles in…

Russian nukes in Belarus indefinitely – senior diplomat

Russian nukes in Belarus indefinitely – senior diplomat

Moscow would only consider repatriating them if US removes its own nuclear weapons from Europe, the Foreign Ministry official said FILE PHOTO. Russian Iskander-M missile launchers ©  Alexey Maishev;  RIA Novosti The…

NATO arsenals ‘empty’ – Stoltenberg

NATO arsenals ‘empty’ – Stoltenberg

Continuing to support Ukraine requires more industrial production, the military bloc’s head said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks at the BDI Day of German Industry, June 19, 2023, Berlin. ©  Kay…

Ex-Russian president outlines potential ‘buffer zone’ in Ukraine

Ex-Russian president outlines potential ‘buffer zone’ in Ukraine

The plan could offer increased protection for Russian regions, Dmitry Medvedev has said Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ©  RIA Novosti Any potential demilitarized zone created by Russia in Ukraine should extend…

Türkiye to maintain block on Sweden joining NATO – Bloomberg

Türkiye to maintain block on Sweden joining NATO – Bloomberg

Ankara believes Stockholm must do more to address its concerns, the media outlet has said FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (L)…

Iran Joins Hypersonic Club With ‘Fattah’ Missile – Video

Iran Joins Hypersonic Club With ‘Fattah’ Missile – Video

© AP Photo / Hossein Zohrevand Subscribe International India Africa Ilya Tsukanov All materialsWrite to the author Facing a crushing, decades-old arms embargo put in place by its pre-1979 revolution…

US occupation forces send ‘45 tankers of Syrian oil’ to bases in Iraq

US occupation forces send ‘45 tankers of Syrian oil’ to bases in Iraq

The photo shows a US military vehicle, part of a convoy arriving from northern Iraq, driving past an oil pump jack in the countryside of Syria’s northeastern city of Qamishli.…

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan’s military of seeking to destroy his party, imprison him

Imran Khan accuses Pakistan’s military of seeking to destroy his party, imprison him

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters in Lahore, Pakistan June 3, 2023. (Photo by Reuters) Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has…

Pentagon chief warns war over Taiwan would be ‘devastating’

Pentagon chief warns war over Taiwan would be ‘devastating’

Washington must upgrade its “force posture” in the Indo-Pacific to better confront Beijing and Pyongyang, Lloyd Austin has said US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue…

China clarifies stance on Taiwan reunification

China clarifies stance on Taiwan reunification

Beijing reserves the right to use force against the Taipei government, the defense minister said FILE PHOTO: Chinese Defense Minister General Li Shangfu during a meeting in New Delhi, India,…

Russia Warns of Asia Pacific Militarization After US, Papua New Guinea Sign Defense Pact

Russia Warns of Asia Pacific Militarization After US, Papua New Guinea Sign Defense Pact

© AFP 2023 / ADEK BERRY Subscribe International India Africa MOSCOW (Sputnik) – A military pact signed last week by the United States and Papua New Guinea will provide Washington with a…

Gays not welcome – Erdogan

Gays not welcome – Erdogan

The Turkish leader vowed to protect “sacred” family values in his victory speech on Sunday President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech to supporters outside his residence in Istanbul, May…

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons

© Flickr / AereiMilitari.org Subscribe International India Africa Fantine Gardinier All materials China is reportedly currently in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety…

Ukraine Top General Zaluzhny Injured in Russian Missile Strike in Early May – Source

Ukraine Top General Zaluzhny Injured in Russian Missile Strike in Early May – Source

© AFP 2023 / GLEB GARANICH Subscribe International India Africa GENICHESK, Kherson Region (Sputnik) Commander of the Ukrainian armed forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny received a head injury and shrapnel wounds as a…

‘US taxpayers ripped off again as military sends all supplies to Ukraine: US media

‘US taxpayers ripped off again as military sends all supplies to Ukraine: US media

Ukrainian gunners prepare to fire with a BM-27 Uragan, a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, at a position near a frontline in Donetsk region on August 27, 2022. (Photo by AFP)…

The PRC is becoming increasingly active in the region of Central and South Asia

The PRC is becoming increasingly active in the region of Central and South Asia

At this point in the “Great World Game,” everything that is happening in Central and South Asia (CSA) is playing an increasingly important role. CSA here will mean a vast…

Scott Ritter: Artemovsk’s Liberation ‘Military Victory That Shows Russia is Winning’

Scott Ritter: Artemovsk’s Liberation ‘Military Victory That Shows Russia is Winning’

© Sputnik / Go to the mediabank Subscribe International India Africa Svetlana Ekimenko All materialsWrite to the author By liberating Artemovsk (Bakhmut) from the Kiev regime’s forces, Russia is gathering…

Russia Would Ruin F-16’s Reputation by Destroying Jets Sent to Kiev

Russia Would Ruin F-16’s Reputation by Destroying Jets Sent to Kiev

© AP Photo / Toby Talbot Subscribe International India Africa Ilya Tsukanov All materialsWrite to the author Kiev is hoping to receive several dozen F-16 fighter jets from its NATO…

Doubling down on failure, while escalating the Ukrainian conflict to new heights, UK to help supply Ukraine with F-16s – Sunak

Doubling down on failure, while escalating the Ukrainian conflict to new heights, UK to help supply Ukraine with F-16s – Sunak

The British leader has met with his Dutch counterpart to discuss ways to aid Kiev in its conflict with Russia British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky…

Kinzhal Missile Strike Destroyed Five Patriot Launchers in Kiev – Russia

Kinzhal Missile Strike Destroyed Five Patriot Launchers in Kiev – Russia

© Sputnik / Алексей Майшев / Go to the mediabank Subscribe International India Africa MOSCOW (Sputnik) – While Kiev claimed it had intercepted six Kinzhals, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu…