Internal documents suggest major 2026 budget cuts to the State Department and foreign aid programs. The plan could close dozens of missions and fold USAID into State operations.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that Russia’s foreign policy will remain unchanged despite any external threats or attempts at blackmail. He emphasized that Moscow’s diplomatic course is long-term, predictable, and independent of outside pressure.
A Russian Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket lifted off from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and successfully injected military satellites for the Russian Defense Ministry into their planned orbits. The Defense Ministry reported the launch and orbit insertion were completed in normal mode.
The looming expiration of the New START treaty raises fears over nuclear stability and global arms control. Analysts warn dismantling the pact could reshape world security.
U.S.-brokered negotiations between Russia and Ukraine continue in Abu Dhabi without media access. The second round follows earlier security talks held in private.
President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States is currently negotiating with Iran, though he provided few details about the talks or venue. The comments came as U.S. forces engage in regional military actions and both sides prepare for planned discussions.
The Pentagon announced it has invited 25 defense technology companies to participate in Phase I of its new Drone Dominance Program, aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, weaponized one-way attack drones.
The United States is reportedly handing over the oil tanker Sophia to Venezuela after confiscating it earlier this year. The move marks the first known instance of Washington returning a seized tanker to Caracas.
A new GAO report warns the Pentagon may fail to deliver a critical missile-warning satellite system on schedule. The watchdog cites overstated readiness, unclear warfighter requirements, and unknown life-cycle costs.
By Sputnik International Russia’s use of its advanced Oreshnik missile system in early January served primarily as a demonstration of power, Ralf Niemeyer, head of…
By Sputnik International WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Canada was “destroying itself” over a potential trade deal with China.…
By Sputnik International More than 1 million households across the United States were left without electricity as a major winter storm brought snow, ice and…
By Sputnik International US Republican lawmaker Randy Fine has introduced a bill that would allow US President Donald Trump to take all the actions necessary…
By Sputnik International US President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country engaged in business with Iran will pay a 25% tariff on any…
Russia’s Federal Security Service says it prevented a terrorist attack allegedly planned by Ukrainian special services against the Chusovsky railway bridge in Perm Territory. Authorities report a Russian citizen was detained during the operation.
The UK has allocated approximately $270 million to prepare for the potential deployment of troops to Ukraine, according to the Defense Ministry. The funding will support equipment upgrades, communications, and force protection for a multinational mission.
President Donald Trump warned that the United States would launch unprecedented strikes against Iran if US military or commercial facilities are attacked. The statement comes amid rising tensions and reports that Tehran views US and Israeli assets as potential targets.
By Sputnik International WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of producing cocaine and didn’t rule out an attack on…