58+ min ago (47+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. Kremlin: Russia Remains Fully Open to Peace Negotiation Process on Ukraine...

6+ hour ago (185+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. Moscow and Beijing are discussing bigger oil exports, with deals via Kazakhstan extended to 2033 Cooperation on oil-and-gas equipment is expanding Russia stays a reliable power supplier to China.The Chinese leader sent a telegram to participants of the seventh China-Russia Energy Business Forum, currently underway in Beijing.Beijing is ready to strengthen the comprehensive energy partnership with Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping said."China is ready to work with Russia to further strengthen the comprehensive energy partnership and jointly maintain the stability and smooth operation of the global energy production and supply chain," China Central Television (CCTV) quoted the telegram as saying Xi Jinping emphasized that…...

18+ hour, 4+ min ago (55+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. Why Are US Military Advisers Alerting Ukraine to Imminent Defeat? No Free Arms, No Morale Front Line is Collapsing...

23+ hour, 54+ min ago (189+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. "Anti-personnel mines of many different modifications have become more widely used Compared to last year, the threat of remote-detonated mines tuned to magnetic resonance has grown significantly Many different types of minesweeper traps have been devised Therefore, the danger posed by these particular mines and barrages has markedly increased in comparison with last year," the commander of the assault company of the separate Rus assault detachment of Russia's Yug battlegroup of armed forces, known by the call sign Missioner, told Sputnik.Ukrainian forces have nearly stopped using cluster munitions in this sector of the front, unlike last year when heavy fighting took place around the city…...

16+ hour, 8+ min ago (374+ words) WASHINGTON (Sputnik) " The US plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, initially comprised of 28 points, has been reduced to 19 following recent discussions between American and Ukrainian officials in Geneva over the weekend, The Washington Post reported on Monday, citing officials in the know. However, the exact number of points has not yet been finalized, and the discussions are still rooted in the initial US proposal rather than a separate European vision of the document that was also shared this weekend, the report said After talks with the Ukrainian delegation on Sunday in Geneva, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he was not aware of the European counterproposal aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine, while mentioning that the peace plan currently being considered includes either 26 or 28 points, depending on the version A Bloomberg report, in turn, indicated…...

23+ hour, 40+ min ago (173+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. The cutoff of US aid would encompass the suspension of anti-aircraft missile deliveries, the cessation of intelligence sharing, and the halt of all other US military aid and obligations, the broadcaster reported.On November 19, US media reported, citing US administration officials, that Trump had approved a 28-point plan for the Ukrainian conflict settlement It reportedly includes a reduction in US military aid, the official recognition of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church, giving the Russian language an official status in Ukraine, reducing Ukraine's armed forces, banning foreign troops and long-range weapons on Ukrainian soil The plan assumes that the US and other countries recognize Crimea and Donbass…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (100+ words) Britain could attempt to undermine US President Donald Trump's peacemaking stance by discrediting him with allegations of ties to Soviet and Russian intelligence services, the press office of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported. UK May Undermine Trump's Peacemaking Efforts - Russian Intel "This includes attempts to derail Trump's efforts toward resolving the conflict through a campaign of discreditation. Plans have been drawn up to revive the fake "dossier' prepared by former British intelligence officer K. Steele, accusing the US president and his family members of connections with Soviet and Russian intelligence services," the SVR statement said....

23+ hour, 3+ min ago (142+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. "That's a scenario we are obviously planning for," a European official was cited as confirming.European diplomats are gearing up for further meetings this week between France, Germany, and the UK The consultations could also reportedly involve leaders of Poland, Finland, and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte Meanwhile, the US and Ukrainian officials reported progress in the Geneva talks on Trump's peace plan Their joint statement described the talks as "constructive, focused, and respectful."The final text of any agreement will need to be first signed by Donald Trump and Ukraine's Zelensky before being sent to Russia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday....

19+ hour, 18+ min ago (48+ words) Sputnik International is a global news media keeping you updated on all the latest world news 24/7. Browse Sputnik for breaking news and top stories on politics, economy, social media and the most viral trends. US Ukraine Plan Will Be Heavily Revised by All Sides - Kremlin Aide...

20+ hour, 26+ min ago (54+ words) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US military bases located on the Japanese island of Okinawa may experience disruptions in water supply due to a broken pipe in the northern part of the island, the US Marine Corps Installation Command Pacific (MCIPAC) said on Monday. US Military Bases on Okinawa May Face Water Shortage Due to Damaged Pipeline...