# defense ministry (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover defense ministry. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ukraine’s Debt Burden Surges to Approximately $8,500 Per Resident](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/ukraines-debt-burden-surges-to-approximately-8500-per-resident-1124638343.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ Ukraine’s state debt amounted to $211.6 billion as of the end of June, according to data analyzed by Sputnik. ## [Trump: 'I'm Not Worried Russia Will Attack NATO'](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/trump-im-not-worried-russia-will-attack-nato-1124638475.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a covert trip to Moscow this week, meeting with Russian intelligence chief Sergey Naryshkin. The visit was allegedly an effort to warn Russian against attacking a NATO country, according to some media outlets. ## [Representatives From Over 70 Countries and Territories Confirmed Their Participation in EEF 2026](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/representatives-from-over-70-countries-and-territories-confirmed-their-participation-in-eef-2026-1124638196.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ The Eastern Economic Forum will be held September 1–4 in Vladivostok on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University. The main theme of the EEF is "The Far East – Development for the Benefit of People." It is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation. ## [Russian Strikes UAV Component Storage Facility in Kiev Region – MoD](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/russian-strikes-uav-component-storage-facility-in-kiev-region--mod-1124638061.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces used attack drones to strike a transport and logistics complex in the city of Brovary in the Kiev region used to store components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. ## [Why Russia’s Geran-5 Drone Becoming Nightmare for Ukraine’s Air Defenses](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/why-russias-geran-5-drone-becoming-nightmare-for-ukraines-air-defenses--1124637798.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ The Geran-5 jet-powered attack drone can already be compared to a cruise missile in terms of its effective performance, military expert Evgeny Mikhailov told Sputnik commenting on Russia continuing to increase production of such UAVs. ## [Russia's Offensive Breaking Ukraine's Backbone in Donbass – Expert](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/russias-offensive-breaking-ukraines-backbone-in-donbass--expert-1124637483.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ With their ongoing advance on Slavyansk and Druzhkovka, Russian forces have dealt a serious blow to Ukraine’s entire deeply echeloned defense in the area, retired Russian Army Colonel and military expert Andrei Koshkin told Sputnik. ## [Russia Commences Work on Its Latest Cutting-Edge Submarine](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/russia-commences-work-on-its-latest-cutting-edge-submarine-1124637370.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ A keel-laying ceremony for the fifth Project 677 Lada-class diesel-electric submarine, destined for the Russian Navy, was held at Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg—a subsidiary of Russia’s United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). ## [Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks With President Putin on Sidelines of SCO Summit: MEA](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/modi-to-hold-bilateral-talks-with-putin-on-sidelines-of-sco-summit-indian-foreign-ministry-12073521.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Ambassador Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, said on Thursday. ## [Russian Forces Advance, Securing Shevchenkovskoye Settlement in Zaporozhye Region: MoD](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/russian-forces-advance-securing-shevchenkovskoye-settlement-in-zaporozhye-region-mod-12072850.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ The Russian armed forces took control of the Shevchenkovskoye settlement in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. ## [US Strategic Oil Reserves Fall to 44-Year Low](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/us-strategic-oil-reserves-fall-to-44-year-low-1124637189.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to 289.7 million barrels, its lowest level since 1982, according to Energy Department data. ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r8zscKGRut4m) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [Moscow's Microelectronics to Make Their Mark in China](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/moscows-microelectronics-to-make-their-mark-in-china-1124636185.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ The 14th CSEAC 2026 International Semiconductor Equipment, Materials, and Core Components Exhibition will be held in Wuxi, China, from August 31 to September 2. ## [Putin Expresses Condolences to Xi Jinping Over Devastating Mudslides in China](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260827/putin-expresses-condolences-to-xi-jinping-over-devastating-mudslides-in-china-1124636652.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed his condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the devastating mudslides in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. ## [Russia, US Keep Up Working-Level Engagement on Ukraine Settlement: Kremlin](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/12073006.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Contacts between Russia and the United States on the Ukrainian settlement are continuing at the working level, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. ## [BRICS Summit to Take Place on 12-13 September at Bharat Mandapam: MEA](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/brics-summit-to-take-place-on-12-13-september-at-bharat-mandapam-mea-12068306.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ The 18th BRICS Summit will bring together leaders of BRICS nations, partner countries as well as outreach invitees. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to be in attendance among others at the Delhi Summit. ## [Russian Armed Forces' Offensive Proceeding at Unstoppable Pace: Chief of General Staff](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/russian-armed-forces-offensive-proceeding-at-unstoppable-pace---chief-of-general-staff-12069302.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ The Russian armed forces' offensive in the special military operation zone is proceeding at an unstoppable pace in all directions, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces Valery Gerasimov said on Thursday. ## [India, China to Advance Talks for an ‘Early Harvest’ Border Pact: MEA](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/india-china-to-advance-talks-for-an-early-harvest-border-pact-mea-12067571.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ India and China have agreed to eight points of outcome and consensus at the 25th Special Representative (SR)-level talks co-led by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday. ## [Russia Strikes Energy Facilities Powering Odessa Region Ports: MoD](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/12068679.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Russia's night strike hit energy facilities ensuring the functioning of ports in the Odessa region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. ## [Trump Declares National Emergency to Protect Power Systems From Foreign Threats](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/12066850.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump has signed an order to declare the national emergency to protect the power system from foreign threats, including attempted sabotage and cyberattacks, the White House said in a statement. ## [Iranian Foreign Ministry Mocks US 'Coalition' Against Iran as Empty Space](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/12066556.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei mocked Washington’s latest sanctions push, saying the US is trying to manufacture proof that its pressure campaign against Iran is working. ## [US Looks to Revive 'Prize Courts' to Seize Iranian Oil Tankers — Reports](https://sputniknews.in/20260827/12066290.html) _2026-08-27 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ The US Justice Department is preparing to revive long-dormant maritime “prize courts” to speed up the military capture of Iranian oil tankers and cargo as US property, Bloomberg reported. ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qzV3N8QtxiCB) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and access low-cost global trading. ## [Russia Strikes 3 Ukraine's Fuel Tanks at Port of Izmail - Defense Ministry](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/russia-strikes-3-ukraines-fuel-tanks-at-port-of-izmail---defense-ministry-1124633654.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ MOSCOW, August 26 (Sputnik) - The Russian Armed Forces struck three fuel tanks deployed for the Ukrainian armed forces and port infrastructure facilities used for unloading military cargo at the port of Izmail, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. ## [UN Calls Ukraine's Attack on Bus in Lugansk Region a Violation of Int'l Law](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/un-calls-ukraines-attack-on-bus-in-lugansk-region-a-violation-of-intl-law-1124633554.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ UNITED NATIONS, August 26 (Sputnik) - Attacks on civilians are a violation of international law and must be stopped immediately, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' office told RIA Novosti on Wednesday following Ukraine's attack on a bus in the Lugansk People's Republic. ## [US ‘Drone Dominance Program’ Doomed by Pentagon's Neo-Luddism, MIC Profiteering](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/us-drone-dominance-program-doomed-by-pentagons-neo-luddism-mic-profiteering-1124633381.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ Problems with the US military’s Drone Dominance initiative stem from a broad assortment of issues, the biggest of which is a “longstanding departmental cultural and institutional lethargy and a kind of neo-Luddism inside the Pentagon,” Lt. Col. (ret.) Karen Kwiatkowski, a former DoD analyst herself, told Sputnik. ## [Netanyahu Claims Reaching Agreement With Iran Impossible](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/netanyahu-claims-reaching-agreement-with-iran-impossible-1124633209.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that reaching a "good" agreement with Iran's authorities is impossible. ## [Lebanese Military Source Claims Israel Used White Phosphorus in Country's South](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/lebanese-military-source-claims-israel-used-white-phosphorus-in-countrys-south-1124633090.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Israeli army used white phosphorus munitions in southern Lebanon, leading to large fires and damage to agricultural and forest lands, a Lebanese military field source told Sputnik on Wednesday. ## [Cuba Strongly Condemns US Decision to Extend Economic Embargo - Foreign Minister](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/cuba-strongly-condemns-us-decision-to-extend-economic-embargo---foreign-minister-1124632969.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Cuba denounces a decision by the United States to extend for another year its economic embargo against the island, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has said. ## [Russian Baltic Fleet Practices Repelling Air Raid on Naval Base](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/russian-baltic-fleet-practices-repelling-air-raid-on-naval-base-1124632845.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ KALININGRAD, Russia (Sputnik) - The Russian Baltic Fleet forces have carried out air defense tactical drills to repel a mock enemy air raid, with all crews of ships based at the Russian Navy base in Baltiysk completing their assigned training tasks, the fleet's press service said on Wednesday. ## [US Treasury Authorizes Imports of Certain Russian Diamonds Until September 1, 2027](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/us-treasury-authorizes-imports-of-certain-russian-diamonds-until-september-1-2027-1124632746.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of the Treasury has issued a Russia-related general license authorizing transactions related to imports of certain categories of diamonds, the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Wednesday. ## [Nine People Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Bus in Lugansk People's Republic](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/nine-people-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-strike-on-bus-in-lugansk-peoples-republic-1124632586.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nine people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on a bus in the Lugansk People's Republic, the region's head Leonid Pasechnik said on Wednesday. ## [Iran, Oman Agree at Hormuz Talks to Share Revenue From Shipping Fees Through Strait - IRGC](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260826/iran-oman-agree-at-hormuz-talks-to-share-revenue-from-shipping-fees-through-strait---irgc-1124632386.html) _2026-08-26 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran and Oman have agreed to share revenue from shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said on Wednesday, ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ATJsYW1S2VQ0) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [China Seeks Positive Path Forward on Border Issues With India: Foreign Minister](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/china-seeks-positive-path-forward-on-border-issues-with-india-foreign-minister-12053753.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ China and India need to develop a positive approach to border issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday. ## [China Vows to Stand Firm Despite US Pressure Over Iran: Foreign Ministry](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/china-vows-to-stand-firm-despite-us-pressure-over-iran-foreign-ministry-12053514.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect its legitimate interests despite the pressure coming from the United States due to Beijing's support of Tehran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday. ## [Russian Forces Continue Strikes on Ukrainian Vessels and Port Infrastructure: MoD](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/12053604.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Strikes carried out with attack drones and air-launched precision weapons targeted Ukrainian port facilities and military-related infrastructure, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. ## [Russian Crude Boosts India’s Oil Resilience: Expert](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/russian-crude-boosts-indias-oil-resilience-expert-12052339.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ India's imports of Russian crude have surged to record levels, with the South Asian powerhouse fulfilling almost 50% of its energy requirements from the Eurasian state. ## [Russia, Egypt Discuss Potential Cooperation on Floating Nuclear Power Plants: Rosatom CEO](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/russia-egypt-discuss-potential-cooperation-on-floating-nuclear-power-plants-rosatom-ceo-12052702.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Russia and Egypt are discussing possibilities of cooperation on floating nuclear power plants and on low-power nuclear power plants, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Tuesday. ## [Roscosmos Head Envisions Humans Establishing Permanent Colonies on Mars](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/12051048.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Russian state space corporation Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov said he believes that humanity will establish colonies on Mars in the future. ## [Russian Forces Advance, Securing Annovka Settlement in Donetsk People’s Republic: MoD](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/russian-forces-advance-securing-annovka-settlement-in-donetsk-peoples-republic-mod-12050563.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Russian forces took control of Annovka settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday. ## [UAE-BrahMos Deal Сould Be Game-Changer For India’s Defence Exports in West Asia: IAF Vet](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/uae-brahmos-deal-sould-be-game-changer-for-indias-defence-exports-in-west-asia-iaf-vet-12048304.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ BrahMos Aerospace, the manufacturer of the widely acclaimed BrahMos missile, has formally submitted a detailed proposal to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a report in Bharatshakti. ## [Russian Army Strikes Ukraine’s Flamingo Missile Launch and Preparation Site: MoD](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/russian-army-strikes-ukraines-flamingo-missile-launch-and-preparation-site-mod-12049662.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Ukraine lost up to 350 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr (Center) battlegroup over the past day, in addition to losses in manpower and equipment on other fronts, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. ## [Russia May Use Digital Currency for Settlements With Friendly Nations: Foreign Ministry](https://sputniknews.in/20260825/russia-may-use-digital-currency-for-settlements-with-friendly-nations-foreign-ministry-12049080.html) _2026-08-25 · Sputnik India - Breaking News & Top Stories from India and abroad_ Russia is not ruling out the possibility of using digital currency for cooperation with friendly countries that have also been subject to Western sanctions, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large, Alexander Trofimov, said in an interview with Sputnik. ## [Putin: Ukraine’s State Ideology Built on Neo-Nazism](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/putin-ukraines-state-ideology-built-on-neo-nazism-1124618777.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) - The glorification of Nazism in Ukraine is part of the problem and Russia will not put up with this, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. ## [Western Military Aid to Ukraine Is not NATO-Coordinated](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/western-military-aid-to-ukraine-is-not-nato-coordinated-1124618613.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ Western assistance to Ukraine should not be viewed as action carried out through NATO channels, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. ## [Russian Forces Dismantle Ukrainian Energy and Transport Networks](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/russian-forces-dismantle-ukrainian-energy-and-transport-networks-1124618473.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ Russian troops have dealt significant blows to energy and transportation infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. ## [Pakistani Army Chief to Arrive in Tehran on Monday - Iranian MFA](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/pakistani-army-chief-to-arrive-in-tehran-on-monday---iranian-mfa-1124618359.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ Pakistan's Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir, who is mediating in dialogue between Iran and the United States, will arrive in Tehran on Monday, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei said. ## [Putin, Trump Will Inevitably Meet at APEC Summit in China If Both Attend - Kremlin Aide](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/putin-trump-will-inevitably-meet-at-apec-summit-in-china-if-both-attend---kremlin-aide-1124618235.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will inevitable meet at the APEC summit in China if they both come there, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Sunday. ## [Russian Forces Damage 5 Fuel Tanks at Yuzhny Port in Odessa Region - MoD](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/russian-forces-damage-5-fuel-tanks-at-yuzhny-port-in-odessa-region---mod-1124618007.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces, using drone strikes, hit five fuel and lubricant storage tanks and port facilities in the port of Yuzhny in the Odessa Region, where military cargo was being unloaded, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Sunday. ## [Ukraine’s External State Debt Explodes 24-Fold Since West-Fomented Euromaidan](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/ukraines-external-state-debt-explodes-24-fold-since-west-fomented-euromaidan-1124617793.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ Sputnik's analysis of statistical data exposes the staggering math of Ukraine's post-Maidan borrowing binge. ## [Baltic States Trying to Sabotage Overseas Voting in State Duma Elections - Russian MFA](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/baltic-states-trying-to-sabotage-overseas-voting-in-state-duma-elections---russian-mfa-1124617566.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ The Baltic states are trying to pressure Russians to disrupt voting on State Duma election day, Maxim Raider, ambassador-at-large and deputy chairman of the Russian Foreign Ministry's election commission, tells Sputnik. ## ['America Has Waged Economic War Against Itself' — Major General Rezaei](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/america-has-waged-economic-war-against-itself--major-general-rezaei-1124617097.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ US President Donald Trump’s war of aggression against Iran has placed a heavy debt burden not only on the American people, but also on US allies such as Japan, Major General Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told IRNA. ## [US Military Morale is ‘Deplorable’- Iranian Ambassador](https://sputnikglobe.com/20260823/us-military-morale-is-deplorable--iranian-ambassador-1124617169.html) _2026-08-23 · Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie_ The current crisis in the US armed forces is the direct result of strategic miscalculations by American officials who underestimated Iran’s capacity for resistance, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali tells Sputnik.