Ukraine invasion

[IlIlIlIlI]

Trump Says White House Doctors Reported He Aced Cognitive Test Again

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that White House doctors had informed him that he was in "perfect health" and that he had "aced" cognitive test for the third consecutive time.

sputnikglobe.com

Belarus to Hold Joint Military Exercises With UAE in 2026

The armed forces of Belarus and the UAE will conduct joint exercises in 2026, Maj. Gen. Valery Revenko, head of the Belarusian Defense Ministry's department of international military cooperation, said.

sputnikglobe.com

Norway Puts Ukraine Aid Ahead of Its Own Combat Readiness - Chief of Defense

Norway prioritizes aid to Ukraine over strengthening its own combat capability and replenishing its weapons stockpiles, Norwegian Chief of Defense Eirik Kristoffersen said.

sputnikglobe.com

Forensic Bureau in Kherson Releases List of Those Killed in Ukrainian Attack - Authorities

The Kherson Regional Forensic Bureau has released the list of those killed in the deadly terrorist attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on civilians in the settlement of Khorly, with seven of them identified, the regional authorities said...

sputnikglobe.com

27 People, Including 2 Minors, Killed in Kherson Attack – Russian Investigative Committee

During inspection of the terrorist attack site in the Kherson region, fragments of several drones were found and seized, it stressed.

sputnikglobe.com

West Continues Tactics of Silencing Kiev's Crimes - Zakharova

Commenting on doubts expressed in some media outlets about casualties from a Ukrainian drone strike on a cafe in Russia's Kherson Region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the West keeps silencing Kiev's crimes.

sputnikglobe.com

Reports of Russian Strike on Kharkov on January 2 are False - Defense Ministry

Information about the alleged Friday strike by the Russian armed forces on the city of Kharkov is untrue, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

sputnikglobe.com

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Burglars in Germany stole valuables worth 100 mln euros from Sparkasse Bank — Bild​

Civilian Casualties Reported After US Strikes as Maduro’s Whereabouts Unknown​

USA Attacks Venezuela to Capture Its Oil and Mineral Resources​

LIVE UPDATES: Venezuela Under Attack

Several explosions were reported in Caracas and surrounding areas in the early hours of January 3, with residents citing loud blasts, aircraft activity and temporary power disruptions in parts of the capital. Authorities confirmed heightened security measures, while air traffic over Venezuelan...

sputnikglobe.com

US Aggression Against Venezuela is Part of Trump's Efforts to Reshape Planet - Ex-DoD Analyst

The kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, executed by US personnel and sanctioned by Trump, was an illegal and unwarranted act that was not sanctioned congressionally or constitutionally, former US Department of Defense analyst Karen Kwiatkowsky tells Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

US Strikes on Venezuela: Oil Grab & Latin America Fear Tactics - Analyst

US strikes echo the imperial playbook: “seize control of weaker nations' natural resources with no regard for international law,” Dr. Vinicius Vieira, associate professor of economics and international relations at the AAPF.

sputnikglobe.com

Origins of Special Military Operation: History of Ukraine Conflict

The political crisis in Ukraine was triggered by the events of Euromaidan.

sputnikglobe.com

Terrorist Attacks on Nord Stream Pipelines

26.09.2025, Sputnik International

sputnikglobe.com

EU Corruption Scandal Might Drive Wedge Between Kallas, von der Leyen – Reports

A corruption scandal within the European Union could exacerbate the already strained relations between EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing four European officials.

sputnikglobe.com

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kallas Wants EU at War With Russia, China – Dmitriev

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wants the EU to be at war with Russia and China, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) head and Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, said.

sputnikglobe.com

Czech PM Halts Ukraine Aid from National Budget

Prime Minister Andrej Babiš declared the Czech Republic "can no longer give money from the Czech budget to Ukraine," citing domestic needs and arguing EU funds already provide massive support.

sputnikglobe.com

UN Chief Concerned About Reports of Ukrainian Attack in Kherson Region - Spokesman

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the Ukrainian armed forces' attack on the settlement of Khorly in the Kherson Region, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

A Costly End To 2025: Ukraine Retreats And Reforms After Year Of Strategic Losses

On December 30, Ukrainian Army Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced a reform of the territorial defense brigades. The reform includes reducing the number...

southfront.press

Military Situation In Ukraine On January 3, 2026 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk,, Odesa, Kyiv regions;The Russian offensive continues in the Sumy, Kupyansk, Liman, Pokrovsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions;

southfront.press

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

‘Maduro abduction has Zionist tint’: Venezuela’s acting-president Delcy Rodriguez

The Supreme Court-chosen acting-president of Venezuela says the abduction of Nicolas Maduro carries a “Zionist tint.”

www.presstv.co.uk

Worldwide anger at state-run abduction

TEHRAN – The United States has crossed a dangerous line with its military assault on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. What Washington presents as justice is, in reality, a blatant violation of international law and Venezuela's sovereignty. By...

www.tehrantimes.com

Civilian Casualties Reported After US Strikes as Maduro’s Whereabouts Unknown​

Where World’s Largest Oil Reserves Are

Venezuela tops the global ranking of proven oil reserves, with more than 303 billion barrels, ahead of Saudi Arabia, Iran, Canada, and Iraq.

sputnikglobe.com

Time Not on US's Side in Venezuela, Former Chavez Advisor Says

“The message” the US hoped to send to regional leaders through its brazen attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Maduro is that Washington “calls the shots…and that if you do not obey, we will apply the Monroe Doctrine,” Professor Heinz Dietrich told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

Death Toll From US Attack on Venezuela Rises to 80 - Report

The death toll from the US incursion in Venezuela has risen to 80, The New York Times reported on Sunday, citing a senior Venezuelan official.

sputnikglobe.com

US Strikes on Venezuela Open ‘Political Pandora’s Box’: Here's What Comes Next

Over 24 hours after President Maduro's kidnapping by US forces, it's still unclear what President Trump means when he talks about “running” Venezuela, international affairs observer and Issue Insight think tank research fellow John Kavulich tells Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

Trump Says Venezuelan Vice President Will Pay Higher Price Than Maduro if She Disobeys US

US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez might have to pay an even higher price than Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro if she did not make the "right" decisions.

sputnikglobe.com

Former Trump Adviser Calls Zelensky Dictator, Accuses Him of Persecuting Opposition

Volodymyr Zelensky is a dictator who persecutes everyone who does not share his views, former US President Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn said in an interview with Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

Due To Catastrophic Male Losses In The AFU, The Share Of Female Officers Has Soared From 4% To 21%

The proportion of female officers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) has made an unprecedented leap over the past two years, increasing from 4% to 21%. This was reported by Oksana Hryhorieva, gender advisor to the General Staff of the AFU. This sharp rise is a direct consequence of colossal...

southfront.press

Military Situation In Ukraine On January 4, 2026 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Cherkasy, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Mykolaiv regions;The Russian army struck a temporary dislocation point in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region;Russian Geran drones hit targets in Slavutich, Kyiv region;Russian...

southfront.press

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Iran’s Judiciary chief warns rioters will face firm action without leniency

The Iranian Judiciary chief says rioters will be dealt with firmly with no leniency.

www.presstv.co.uk

Iranian security forces arrest Mossad agent operating among rioters

Iranian security forces arrest a man working for Israel’s spy agency Mossad after identifying him among rioters in the capital, Tehran.

www.presstv.co.uk

U.S. May Be About To Go All-In Against Iran

President Donald Trump issued another warning to Iran on January 5, saying that the Islamic Republic would get “hit very...

southfront.press

US triumph in Venezuela could turn into disaster — Russian senator​

US operation in Venezuela is 'very bad news' for Zelensky — news outlet​

US Interest in Greenland Grows as Trump Cites Russian and Chinese Presence​

Norwegian Professor Questions Western Media Linking Russia to Venezuela Operation​

From Noriega to Maduro: The Return of Direct Extraction Doctrine​

Caracas After the Shock: Betrayal, Negligence, or Strategic Pause​

US Wants to Install 'Functional Protectorate' in Venezuela: Here Are Its Four Components

With Maduro out, Washington is looking to establish “four kinds of control” in Venezuela. Independent Peru-based geopolitical and economic analyst Nicolas Takayama Constantini outlines the mechanics of these measures for Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

US Drug Enforcement Administration Targeted Honduran Leader in Addition to Maduro

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which carried out the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, has in the past participated in the arrest and subsequent prosecution of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, Sputnik found after reviewing agency records.

sputnikglobe.com

US Interventions in Latin America – From WWII to Today

The United States has carried out repeated military interventions and major CIA operations across Latin America—from Guatemala and Cuba to Chile, Nicaragua, Panama, and beyon—for DECADES.

sputnikglobe.com

ECOWAS Stands With Venezuela, Calls for Respect of Sovereignty

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for respect for Venezuela's independence and territorial integrity following the US military intervention.

sputnikglobe.com

Switzerland Freezes Assets of Venezuela's Maduro, Persons Associated With Him – Gov’t

The Swiss Federal Council ordered on Monday the freezing of any assets held in Switzerland by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and persons associated with him.

sputnikglobe.com

Five Latin American Nations, Spain Warn Against US Bid to Seize Venezuela’s Strategic Resources

Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain are concerned about the US attempt to appropriate Venezuela's natural and strategic resources, a joint statement on the situation in the South American country read.

sputnikglobe.com

Trump Believes US to Get Back Money Invested in Ukraine Through Minerals Deal

US President Donald Trump believes the US will recoup a significant portion of the money invested in Ukraine through the minerals deal with Kiev.

sputnikglobe.com

Ukraine Lists Slain Troops as Missing to Avoid Paying Compensation – POW

The Ukrainian military command has been listing soldiers killed in battle as missing persons to avoid paying compensation to their families, Ukrainian prisoner of war Volodymyr Litkin says.

sputnikglobe.com

Trump confirms he is not setting deadlines for settlement in Ukraine​

Military Situation In Ukraine On January 5, 2026 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Cherkasy regions;The Russian army struck a thermal power station in Chernihiv;The Russian army struck targets in Fastov, Vyshgorod, Boryspil, Slavutych in the Kiyv region;The Russian...

southfront.press

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Can Russia And China Project Military Power To Help Venezuela?

And lo and behold a whole narrative has developed that the US intends to attack Venezuela directly sooner rather than later.

miguelsantosgarc.substack.com

Venezuela Is Not About Drugs, Terrorism, or Democracy. It Is About the Dollar.​

Many, Mostly Cubans, Killed in US Military Operation in Venezuela - Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday acknowledged that many people were killed by US forces during the military operation in Venezuela, adding that most of them were Cubans.

sputnikglobe.com

Russia Lends Support to Venezuelan Vice-President

Russia welcomes the efforts undertaken by the Venezuelan government to protect state sovereignty and national interests, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

sputnikglobe.com

Ukraine in Grip of ‘Power Vacuum’

“For several weeks, Ukraine […] had no energy minister amid rolling blackouts. No justice minister as a corruption scandal flared. And no presidential chief of staff to lead” peace talks, The New York Times reports.

sputnikglobe.com

The Human Hunt: The Brutal Reality of Ukraine's Forced Mobilization

Forced mobilization in Ukraine continues unabated. Any man of draft age who steps outside is at risk of being targeted....

southfront.press

Military Situation In Ukraine On January 6, 2026 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Chernihiv, Odesa, Sumy regions;The Russian army struck warehouses and temporary dislocation points in Kharkiv;The Russian army struck AFU targets in Slavutich, in Kyiv region;The Russian army struck AFU...

southfront.press

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Denmark Plans to Boost Military Presence in Greenland

Denmark plans to strengthen its military presence in Greenland while also placing even greater emphasis on NATO exercises, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said

sputnikglobe.com

US-Backed Coups in Latin America Are Bad, Local Elites’ Judas-Style Betrayals Are Worse - Historian

The US began overthrowing governments in Latin America in the 1890s, often working with internal elements, “usually the military and the business community,” to do so, Peter Kuznick, the director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University, told Sputnik.

sputnikglobe.com

Why Didn’t Venezuela Shoot Maduro’s Kidnappers Out of the Sky? Expert Outlines Three Possibilities

Glowing MSM reports on the operation to capture Maduro attribute success to the US military’s super-duper high-tech weaponry, tactics, and planning. But there are other, potentially far more plausible explanations, says Egor Lidovskoy, director of St. Petersburg’s Hugo Chavez Latin American...

sputnikglobe.com

Trump confesses his wife hates his dancing in public​

Germany ready to deploy forces on NATO territory adjacent to Ukraine after ceasefire​

US Boarding of Marinera Vessel in Open Waters Violates UN Convention – Russia's Transport Ministry

US navy forces boarded the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera at around 12:00 GMT, after which the contact with the vessel was lost, the Russian Transport Ministry said on Wednesday.

sputnikglobe.com

Rubio Outlines US' Three-Step Plan on Venezuela

The United States has developed a plan on Venezuela's future which consists of three stages such as country's stabilization, the recovery of economy, and a political transition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said

sputnikglobe.com

The year when the USA defines itself​

Russia Demands US Ensure Dignified Treatment of Russian Citizens Among Marinera Crew

The Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Wednesday that it was monitoring the reports about the seizure of the Russian-flagged Marinera tanker by the US military in the North Atlantic and, given information about Russian citizens among its crew, demands that they receive dignified treatment.

sputnikglobe.com

Military Situation In Ukraine On January 7, 2026 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Sumy, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Cherkasy regions;The Russian army struck the power grids and the industrial zone in Dnipropetrovsk;The Russian army struck AFU targets in Kryvyi Rih;The Russian army struck logistics hub for...

southfront.press

 

[Atilla]

International violations of our rules and laws and what has improved all our lives in the Post-WWII era is coming to an end if not already here.

I feel Israel killing negotiators at peace talks and similarly with the US violating international laws whislt holding other nations accountable is absolutely ludicrous. I think this article

Why Didn’t Venezuela Shoot Maduro’s Kidnappers Out of the Sky? Expert Outlines Three Possibilities​

sounds plausable and Moduro was duped into thinking they'd be talking / negotiating with the US and instead been kidnapped. Who would trust the word of Israel or US officials after these acts?

Bombing schools, hospitals, even killing starving people at UN food distribution points has all been washed away as defence of the bully boys who abuse principals of humanity. The Geneva convention, International Criminal Court and now publicly stating Greenland be taken over by the US is looking like the law of the Jungle.

I've just heard some US body simply state, the Post WW2 rules, do not suit the US of A. So they are quite at liberty to kidnap foreign persons and trial them according to their own laws and rules for drug trafficking. Oh by the way Trump says, we will run Venezuelan oil from now on but that has nothing to do with the kidnapping or the trial of Moduro.

Boarding international vessels on international waters for braking unilateral US rules on the shipment of Venezuelan oil is once again the enforcement of US rules.

This doesn't bode well for the future.

Very dangerous precedents have been set. US and Israel have much to answer for and they will be remembered in history for their barbarity, genocidal actions and daft cowboy tactics, shooting first and taking what doesn't belong to them.


With respect to the economics, time will tell if money flows to the US market or leaves it as the international community starts dumping US assets. 50/50 I guess. You are either with or against the cowboy. Signs are not good imo. Markets however, are at all time highs.

International relations are increasingly becoming precariously balanced with much at stake.

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Iran: US interventionism aimed at inciting violence, terrorism

The Foreign Ministry strongly condemns interventionist and deceptive remarks by US officials regarding Iran’s internal developments.

www.presstv.co.uk

Protests sweep US as Trump administration defends ICE agent in fatal shooting of woman

US Vice President JD Vance defends Minneapolis ICE agent as protests grow nationwide after woman killed.

www.presstv.co.uk

Mossad hunting for blood in Iran's protests

TEHRAN – While Iranian authorities engage in dialogue with business owners and merchants protesting currency volatility—and prepare to introduce major reforms to ease economic hardships resulting from years of Western sanctions—Western media outlets have once again joined forces with their...

www.tehrantimes.com

Cuba Shares Details Of 32 Officers Killed In Venezuela, U.S. Admits Seven Delta Troops Were Wounded

The Cuban government on January 6 shared the names, ranks and ages of 32 of its military personnel who were...

southfront.press

U.S. Fired Anti-Radar Missile And Glide Munitions At Venezuela, Killed Over 100 People

The United States military used anti-radar missiles and glide munitions during its January 3 operation in Venezuela which ended with...

southfront.press

Trump Signals US Will Run Venezuela Long‑Term

US President Donald Trump did not specify a precise timeframe for how long the country would maintain control over Venezuela, but said that it would last "much longer" than a year.

sputnikglobe.com

‘Yankees go home’: Colombian protesters decry Trump’s military threats

Thousands of Colombians hold rallies nationwide to denounce Trump’s threats of a Venezuela-style military attack against their country.

www.presstv.co.uk

US Senate Passes Resolution to Ban Use of Armed Forces Against Venezuela in 52-47 Vote

The US Senate passed the resolution banning the use of armed forces against Venezuela.

sputnikglobe.com

US’s Seizure of Other Countries' Vessels Seriously Violates International Law – China

The United States' seizure of other countries' vessels in international waters is a serious violation of international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday

sputnikglobe.com

Germany Cut Off Its Nose to Spite Russia — Lost Cheap Gas, Industry & Credibility

Germany’s self-sabotaging energy pivot from Russia rendered it increasingly vulnerable - politically, economically, and industrially, writes The Telegraph.

sputnikglobe.com

A Coalition of Hesitation: The Hollow Core of Europe's New Ukraine Initiative

This is a new attempt to draw Europe into a proxy war with Russia. The "Coalition of the Willing" has adopted a document that could further provoke Moscow and contribute to the escalation of the conflict. The support that European leaders have shown for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is...

southfront.press

Hungary Rejects EU's Decisions Aimed at Confrontation With Russia - Szijjarto

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary rejects the European Union's decisions aimed at confrontation with Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

sputnikglobe.com

Trump Pulls Plug on Ukraine’s Pentagon-Linked Bioweapons Web

Trump pulls US out of Ukraine’s Pentagon-linked STCU bioweapons web

sputnikglobe.com

 

[IlIlIlIlI]

Iran’s Security Council Accuses US, Israel of Orchestrating Unrest in Country

The Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran regarding last night's incidents in some cities of Iran reported.

sputnikglobe.com

Calling on China to Join Nuclear Arms Reduction Talks Unreasonable - Chinese Embassy in US

Calling on China to join nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia is unreasonable, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, told RIA Novosti.

sputnikglobe.com

Military Situation In Ukraine On January 8, 2026 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Odesa regions;The Russian army struck targets in Kryvyi Rih and Kamianske;The Russian army struck containers, fuel tanks and other port infrastructure in the port of Chornomorsk, Odessa region;

southfront.press

Greenland Defense Remains Active as EU Prepares for Potential US Confrontation​

Oreshnik Missile Attack Sends Escalation Signal Amid Ukraine War Debate​

Russia Struck Ukrainian Facilities With Oreshnik To Retaliate For Attack On Putin’s Residence

Russian forces launched a massive overnight strike on Ukraine's critical facilities in response to its terrorist attack on Putin’s residence, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

sputnikglobe.com

Russia Sends Strong Message To Kiev With Oreshnik Strike (Videos)

The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that an Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) was used in a group strike that...

southfront.press

Putin's Envoy Slams Kallas for Her Oreshnik Blunder

Russian special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev has taunted top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas about the stark reality of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile's capabilities in a recent post on X.

sputnikglobe.com

Western Military Presence in Ukraine Requires Russian Agreement, Says German Chancellor​

US Congresswoman: US Tax Dollars Should Not Fund Christian Persecution in Ukraine

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is strongly urging the Vatican to speak up on the ongoing persecution of Orthodox Christians in Ukraine.

sputnikglobe.com

'These Illegal Seizures Must Stop!' - Rep. Luna on Persecution of Orthodox Christians in Ukraine

US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna vowed to hold Ukrainian officials accountable for church seizures.

sputnikglobe.com