MOSCOW, March 15 (Sputnik) - Unfriendly countries have tried to do everything to disrupt the process of voting of Russians abroad in the presidential election but they have failed, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
One of the ways the ongoing 2024 Russian presidential election ensures transparency is by engaging international electoral observers who monitor the voting process.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday that they have attacked three US and Israeli vessels in the Indian Ocean.
Two unprecedented military exercises are being conducted by the US and its NATO allies simultaneously in various parts of the Arctic, signaling a new aggressive stance by the West in the region.
Polling stations opened across Russia on March 15, heralding the beginning of the country’s 2024 presidential election rhat is due to take place for three days through March 17. Who has already cast their ballots? Check Sputnik to find out.
US voters have repeatedly expressed doubt about Joe Biden's physical and mental competence to perform his duties, especially in light of the upcoming presidential election in the country.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have destroyed seven Vampire MLRS missiles over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
On Wednesday, US media published sensationalist headlines declaring that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “ready to use” nuclear weapons if the existence of Russia is threatened. But a deeper reading reveals that Putin was only reiterating the longstanding policy of Russia, which is shared by other nuclear powers.
On Thursday, multiple media outlets reported on secret meetings between Iranian and US officials with Omani officials acting as a conduit. According to the reports, the US asked Iran to instruct the Yemeni Houthis to stop their blockade in the Red Sea.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights responded to requests from Russian government in connection with threats from the Latvian authorities against Russian citizens, but didn't pay attention to the threat of criminal prosecution of Russian citizens, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova said.
On Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) delivered a speech on the Senate floor, during which he criticized Israel’s military for going “over the top” in its response to the Hamas October 7 surprise attack and called for elections to be held in Israel.
Days after the Hamas surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, Israeli Defense Minister said they were fighting “human animals” and called for a “complete siege” on the Gaza strip. “There will be no electricity, no food, no fuel, everything is closed. We are fighting human animals and will act accordingly,” he said.
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Relations between Russia and North Korea are at a very high level, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Navy has again delayed the construction start of a next-generation attack submarine by nearly a decade amid budget cuts and a need to fund near-term operations, Defense News reported, citing a Navy spokesperson.
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden said in a statement that the United States Armed Forces personnel will remain in Haiti for as long as the security environment requires.