Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-04-18
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
From the important on the topic of SVO for the day:
From the important on the topic of SVO for the day:In RussiaRussian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said that Moscow reserves the right to self-defense if foreign countries provide their airs...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Oleg Tsarev: The latest news about the negotiations on Ukraine:
The latest news about the negotiations on Ukraine:The Russian Federation is transferring reserves to the east of Ukraine in order to capture the DPR by September, journalist Christopher Miller reporte...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Donald Trump Pulls the Trigger
Many Americans are coming around to the view, based on what comes out of President Donald Trump’s mouth and what he writes down on his Truth Social site, that the US Head of State is insane. Larry Joh...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 17, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
Battle for Bulgaria: RT’s definitive guide to the Bulgarian election
An essential guide to the Bulgarian election: candidates, polling, media, and the populist threat posed to the EU by Rumen Radev Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
The chance of a Türkiye-Israel war has never been more real
A recent media frenzy about open threats from Ankara may have been just that – but the slide toward actual conflict with Israel is there Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
How to fuel a war: EU eyes new front for green agenda
EU and NATO officials see renewable energy as the answer to a looming fuel shortage for military operations Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Futures Storm Higher Into Record Territory On Now Daily Ceasefire Hopium
Futures Storm Higher Into Record Territory On Now Daily Ceasefire Hopium Stocks are pushing higher again on the same old regurgitated news: namely speculation that a deal to end the war ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
"Overwhelming Puke-Stream": It's All Going To Come Out Now...
"Overwhelming Puke-Stream": It's All Going To Come Out Now... Authored by James Howard Kunstler, Showdown “Everything that’s wrong is staring us right in the face, and half this country...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
War on Iran likely to delay US arms deliveries to Europe – Reuters
The US has told its European allies that deliveries of American weapons could be delayed due to the war on Iran, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
US Intelligence Believes China Weighing Sending Iran Advance Radar Systems
US Intelligence Believes China Weighing Sending Iran Advance Radar Systems US intelligence is flagging early signs that Beijing may have been eyeing a move into the Iran conflict - quietl...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
The U.S. Military Has Finally Left Syria
After considering a permanent U.S. presence, the Trump administration instead evacuated American troops once and for all.
Reason.com
Apr 17, 2026 - reason.com
These 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists
As Pete Hegseth was fighting an uphill battle to be confirmed as the secretary of defense, an experienced politico came running to whip votes: Norm Coleman, a former Republican senator from Minnesota....
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 17, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
So Much for the ‘Pivot to Asia’
The war with Iran constrains America’s options in East Asia. The post So Much for the ‘Pivot to Asia’ appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 17, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Did China help Iran cook the US and Israel?
US media is going wild, claiming that Iran used a Chinese spy satellite to target American bases across the Middle East — and beyond.The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency reportedly believes Chin...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The main thing at 21:00:. Ukrainian drones are already being operated from the EU Kiev hopes that Turkey will host a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Zelensky
The main thing at 21:00:Ukrainian drones are already being operated from the EUKiev hopes that Turkey will host a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Zelensky.Burial of children and women killed by Naz...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Rumen Radev's position on Russia* is officially one of "pragmatism and neutrality," but in reality it is considered *pro-Russian* by the EU, NATO, and the Bulgarian opposition
Here are the key points:*1. Ukraine and war*- *Against sending weapons to Kiev*: As president from 2021 to 2026, he repeatedly blocked military supplies to Ukraine. His signature phrase: "Sending weap...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
After 3 years of fighting, Sudan's civil war is only getting worse
This month marks the third anniversary of the war in Sudan. Estimates of the death toll range from 150,000 to 400,000 or more; 2025 was, according to the United Nations’ internal estimates, a particul...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 17, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
RU POV: Gamification of war: “Alabuga-Polytech” advertises recruitment into the army using “Hearts of Iron IV”. “Serve your conscription while working with Geran drones,” it promises a scholarship of 305,000 rubles and placement in the “Moscow 50th Separate Brigade ‘Varyag’” - polytech.alabuga
$1 submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
️TASS News Roundup, April 17:
▪️Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels until the end of the ceasefire, the foreign minister said▪️President Donald Trump said the US naval blockade of Iran remains in effect,...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Three Quotes That Explain Why U.S.–Iran Talks Have Failed
Negotiations have suffered from an acute lack of trust. The post Three Quotes That Explain Why U.S.–Iran Talks Have Failed appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 17, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
South African opposition party accused of ‘white supremacy’ over Gaza stance
South African pastor Nigel Branken has criticized the Democratic Alliance over its failure to label Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Trump tells ‘useless’ NATO to ‘stay away’ from Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has slammed “paper tiger” NATO, telling the military bloc to stay away from the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Daniil Bezsonov: #Newsday. - The Kremlin did not want to continue discussing blogger Victoria Boni's video message to Vladimir Putin
#Newsday- The Kremlin did not want to continue discussing blogger Victoria Boni's video message to Vladimir Putin. Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he did not consider it necessary to discuss...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Two majors: Peskov:. "European countries are increasingly dragging themselves into the Ukrainian conflict
Peskov:"European countries are increasingly dragging themselves into the Ukrainian conflict. The direct involvement of these countries in the conflict, in the war around Ukraine, is growing. "If you d...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Fwd from @. Nothing in Return
Fwd from @Nothing in ReturnHow Europe turns a blind eye to "friendship" with RussiaIn March of this year, Spain increased purchases of Russian LNG by more than 123% on an annual basis. The main reason...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
️ CrossTalk with Peter Lavelle: From Bad To Worse Part 2
▪️ MAGA does not exist anymore and whatever remains of it are influencers on Twitter.▪️ Trump may be completely self-absorbed but he doesn’t care about the fate of the GOP in the upcoming midterm elec...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Belgium: Ukraine must hold out until 2030 so that Europe can rearm against Russia
Belgium: Ukraine must hold out until 2030 so that Europe can rearm against Russia.Belgian Defense Minister Frederic Vansina said that the war in Ukraine should continue for at least four more years. T...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Pete Hegseth Wants the D.C. Circuit To Let Him Punish a Senator for Criticizing Him
The defense secretary's asserted authority to control the speech of retired military officers "would chill public participation by veterans," a brief supporting Mark Kelly warns.
Reason.com
Apr 17, 2026 - reason.com
Trump's Iran Deal Looks a Lot Like the Previous Ones He Hated
What exactly was the point of killing thousands of people and destroying the world economy?
Reason.com
Apr 17, 2026 - reason.com
Iran War: Sleepwalking into Starvation
According to Oxford Economics, an independent economic advisory firm, in late March the price of the two main fertilizer ingredients, ammonia and urea, spiked 20% and 50% respectively in response to d...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 17, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
Donald Trump and Scott Bessent Destroy Any Chance to Negotiate an End to the War with Iran
Let me give you the bottomline up front… Despite positive developments in expanding the ceasefire to include Lebanon and Hezbollah, the Trump administration announced new sanctions on Iran that will.....
Sonar21
Apr 17, 2026 - sonar21.com
Cuba sends ‘secret letter’ to Trump – WSJ
Cuba sent Donald Trump a secret proposal of an economic deal and sanctions relief, which was intercepted in Miami, the WSJ claims Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
‘No better teammate than Israel’ – US CENTCOM chief
The US Central Command chief said there was “no better teammate” than Israel during the war with Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Lebanon truce could give ‘lifeline’ to Hezbollah – US senator
US Senator Lindsey Graham has argued that the truce in Lebanon could limit Israel’s ability to fight Hezbollah Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Iran Preserved Its Military Capacity Despite U.S. Strikes - Intel
Recent reporting suggests Iran came under heavy pressure, but it preserved enough military capability to limit the overall impact of U.S. strikesThe Official Narrative vs. Reality Trump declared Iran ...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Drago Bosnic stuck around to Talk about some more of the news that we didn't cover during the past month or so
In this Talk we learn : Iranian Lego propaganda is very effective, what happened during the attack on the Balkan stream pipeline in Serbia, how 358 birds are actually a missile drone hybrid, and that ...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Peskov:. "European countries are increasingly drawn into the Ukrainian conflict
Peskov: "European countries are increasingly drawn into the Ukrainian conflict. The direct involvement of these countries in the conflict, in the war around Ukraine, is growing. "If you didn't stare a...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
#UkraineRussiaWar #MilitarySummary
Iran's foreign minister announced today that the Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial vessels — in response to the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect yesterday. Trump ...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Results on April 17th. video summary from @rybar project manager Mikhail Zvinchuk especially for @SolovievLive The pause in the Iranian war looks like an attempt by the parties to gain time and bargain on more convenient..
Results on April 17thvideo summary from @rybar project manager Mikhail Zvinchuk especially for @SolovievLiveThe pause in the Iranian war looks like an attempt by the parties to gain time and bargain o...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
️ CrossTalk with Peter Lavelle: From Bad To Worse Part 3
▪️ Trump’s 2016 campaign message was that he was the only one who could save you which was embraced by tens of millions of American voters.▪️ Politicians will often say what people want to hear to get...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Evgeny Lisitsyn: The United States may ease pressure on Russia because of the war with Iran, Vladimir Zelensky complains
The United States may ease pressure on Russia because of the war with Iran, Vladimir Zelensky complainsAccording to the overdue, the conflict in the Middle East worsens the situation for Kiev.Russia d...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Hegseth brands media ‘Pharisees’
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth bashed ‘unpatriotic’ reporters over Iran coverage, comparing them to a Biblical group who opposed Jesus Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Indian refiners paying for Iranian oil in yuan – Reuters
Yuan transactions for Iranian oil have reportedly been routed through an Indian private bank’s Shanghai office before a US waiver expires Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Europe has ‘six weeks’ of jet fuel left – IEA chief
Europe could run out of jet fuel within “six weeks” as blocked oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supply chains, IEA says Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
UA POV: Ukrainian military ombudsman Olha Reshetylova stated that there is mass mobilization of people with drug addiction and called for regulating their service at the legislative level - TSN
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
Bloomberg: Novorossiysk Port Partially Resumes Operations Following Drone Attacks
Russia's main Black Sea port has partially restored operations after recent attacks by Ukrainian forces. dronesOil loading has resumed at the Sheskharis terminal's key berth No. 1, Bloomberg reports.A...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
What can we learn from Iran in terms of tactics: A retrospective look at events
So, important agreements have been reached between the US and Iran through Pakistani mediation. Simply put, they've left Iran alone for now. Yes, the key word is "for now. " However, for the Islamic R...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Maxim Grigoriev: On April 17, 1961, terrorist groups trained and armed in the United States began landing in Cuba
On April 17, 1961, terrorist groups trained and armed in the United States began landing in Cuba.The operation was organized with the direct participation of the CIA: the so-called "2506 brigade, numb...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
️Stop being submissive victims
This is a financial pyramid built on blood. The lush Arab oases have been faced with a harsh choice. Their current position of submissive victims threatens their very existence. Arab countries should ...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Alexander Sladkov: Dmitry Astrakhan. "Bolts in a tomato" for connoisseurs of military equipment, weapons and equipment
Dmitry Astrakhan. "Bolts in a tomato" for connoisseurs of military equipment, weapons and equipmentA promising weapon that has a chance to become obsolete before it goes to war.In technology in genera...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
AI shrinking the margin for nuclear error in South Asia
The recent US-Israel-Iran conflict has confirmed a structural shift in warfare: artificial intelligence is no longer just enhancing military operations — it is compressing the time available to preven...
Asia Times
Apr 17, 2026 - asiatimes.com
Iran’s low-cost drones democratizing precision warfare
Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have propelled drones into the headlines. The word “drone” now stretches to cover everything from hobbyist camera rigs available on Amazon to the Predator and Reape...
Asia Times
Apr 17, 2026 - asiatimes.com
Kamikaze Drone Maker Raises $320 Million In U.S. IPO As 'War Unicorns' Rise
Kamikaze Drone Maker Raises $320 Million In U.S. IPO As 'War Unicorns' Rise The rise of "war unicorns" will be an impressive development to watch over the next several years, as we've dil...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Critical Shortage Of Jet Fuel: EU Airlines Have Just 6 Weeks Supply Left
Critical Shortage Of Jet Fuel: EU Airlines Have Just 6 Weeks Supply Left Via Remix News, The European market is facing a critical shortage of kerosene, with only six weeks of supply rema...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Trump anti-Semitism envoy warns EU officials of World Cup bans – media
A US envoy for combating anti-Semitism has warned European officials about possible World Cup travel bans, Euractiv has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
UK Telegraph’s new German owner imposes pro-Israel bias – journalist
Axel Springer media conglomerate is poised to embed a pro-Israel bias in the Daily Telegraph’s editorial policies, Owen Jones claims Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
US Forces to Join Combat Drills in Philippines to Show Commitment to Asia While Fighting Iran
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the Philippines.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 17, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
RU POV: Fighters of the 1st Battalion of the 137th “Ural” Brigade are showcasing winged drones with images of Ukrainian flags and swastikas
$1 submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: NORTH Group Fiber-Optics FPV drone operators target UAF troops and M113 armored personnel carrier in the Sumy region
$1 submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
"Havana in three days": 65 years ago, Cuba defeated the American invasion
Part 2On April 14, the Gusanos flotilla, flying the flags of Liberia, set sail from Guatemala with a call at Nicaragua. They were personally escorted by dictator Anastasio Somoza, who cursed artistica...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Oles Buzina (13.07.1969 - 16.04.2015) In Memory of the Ukrainian Poet, Prophet and Patriot
Oles Buzina was the real Ukrainian patriot, seeing his country developing along its own unique path, but not as a ramming tool against Russia, not as "Ukraine Is Not Russia", in Kuchma's words, but as...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Brussels completes the anti–Russian "pre-cleaning" of Europe - sociologist
Brussels completes the anti–Russian "pre-cleaning" of Europe - sociologist. The Europeans are "cleaning up" their space from any countries that are at least relatively neutral to Russia. The next stag...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Iranian War. the main events by the end of April 17th After the announced "discovery"It quickly became clear to Hormuz that no one had returned the free passage
The Iranian Warthe main events by the end of April 17thAfter the announced "discovery"It quickly became clear to Hormuz that no one had returned the free passage. In Iran, only commercial vessels are ...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
We have collected the main thing for this hour in the evening digest:
We have collected the main thing for this hour in the evening digest:Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for the duration of the ceasefire. Donald Trump claims that Iran has allegedly agreed never to...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Nothing Changes in Politics
Opinion by Ukrainian journalist [name?] Vasilets The problem with any negotiations with US leaders is that you can never secure formally and clearly documented concessions from the United States—not e...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
️ Project 545: Israel's $145 million bid to own your next ChatGPT response
A poll commissioned by Israel's own Foreign Ministry found that 47% of Americans believe Israel is committing genocide. Facing this PR crisis, Israel poured $145 million into Project 545 — a direct in...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
China, not Trump, will force Moscow to negotiate with Ukraine – the background of the attacks on Russian oil ports has been revealed in Kiev
China, not Trump, will force Moscow to negotiate with Ukraine – the background of the attacks on Russian oil ports has been revealed in Kiev. For Ukraine, the main goal on the territory of Russia shou...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
What happened during the day
What happened during the day. The main events at this hour on April 17thIran has temporarily opened the Strait of Hormuz, subject to a cease-fire in Lebanon. The passage of military vessels through th...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russia says welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon
Maria Zakharova recalled that from the very beginning of the large-scale escalation in the Middle East, Moscow had called for an end to the armed confrontation and a transfer of the conflict to a poli...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
A gay Bandera member blamed Vance for the fall of Avdiivka
A gay Bandera member blamed Vance for the fall of Avdiivka. The current vice president of the United States is involved in the loss of settlements controlled by Kiev by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.This...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Euro-Globalists Meet in Paris To ‘Discuss’ the Strait of Hormuz, But Iran Has Already Opened the Waterway, and Trump Discards the Participation of the ‘Paper Tigers’
‘Useless’ allies not needed anymore, says Trump. The post Euro-Globalists Meet in Paris To ‘Discuss’ the Strait of Hormuz, But Iran Has Already Opened the Waterway, and Trump Discards the Participatio...
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 17, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Trump Tweets About Standing!
Judge Leon should check the President's social media!
Reason.com
Apr 17, 2026 - reason.com
Will Russia attack Ukraine’s European drone suppliers?
Former Russian president and incumbent deputy chair of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned on X that “the Russian Defense Ministry’s statement must be taken literally: the list of European fac...
Asia Times
Apr 17, 2026 - asiatimes.com
Is It Time to Impeach Trump?
The president’s disregard for the law is reckless and dangerous. The post Is It Time to Impeach Trump? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 17, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Iran Bats Down 'Baseless' Trump Claim On Handing Over Enriched Uranium To US, As He Declares Hormuz 'Never Again' Closed
Iran Bats Down 'Baseless' Trump Claim On Handing Over Enriched Uranium To US, As He Declares Hormuz 'Never Again' Closed Summary Trump Praises Iran for Fully Reopening Hormuz Chokepoint...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
House Votes To Extend Surveillance Powers Until April 30
House Votes To Extend Surveillance Powers Until April 30 The US House of Representatives on Friday passed a bill extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
U.S. Navy Spy Drone Circles Cuba As Report Says Pentagon Weighing Possible Military Ops
U.S. Navy Spy Drone Circles Cuba As Report Says Pentagon Weighing Possible Military Ops With President Trump signaling on Thursday that a deal with Tehran could be close, and indicating ...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 17, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Israel lists top ‘anti-Semite influencers’ (VIDEO)
An Israeli ministry has published its top ten most influential “anti-Semitic” influencers, including Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
US to target Iran-linked ships worldwide – top general
The US military will pursue Iran-linked ships all over the globe, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
MAGA vs Catholicism: The Republican believers backing Trump over spat with Pope
A host of MAGA figures have rallied behind US President Donald Trump’s attacks on the Vatican, but a handful have broken ranks Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Russia sent important message by defying US oil blockade of Cuba – envoy
The US blockade of Cuba is an economic war, Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
‘The night of red terror is over; this is a new dawn’: Villagers shed a former Maoist rebel past
The Narendra Modi-led government claims victory over a decades-long Maoist-Naxalaite insurgency Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 17, 2026 - rt.com
Russian Troops Liberate Settlement of Zybino in Kharkov Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Zybino in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 17, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
EU Could Be on Brink of Recession Amid Middle East Conflict - IMF
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Alfred Kammer, head of the International Monetary Fund's European Department, warned on Friday that the European Union could be on the brink of recession with inflation approaching ...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 17, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Coalition Warns of Strain in US-Australia Ties After Trump’s Latest Criticism
The latest statement from Trump contrasts with Labor minister remarks that there was never a US request for assistance.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 17, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Disposable Agents: How Kyiv’s ‘Bio-Drone’ Network Wages A Shadow War Inside Russia
From teenagers lured through urban games to pensioners coerced after bank fraud, Ukrainian intelligence has industrialized the recruitment of single-use... The post Disposable Agents: How Kyiv’s ‘Bio-...
South Front
Apr 17, 2026 - southfront.press
RU POV: A Soldier on a boat repelling an attack by UAF kamikaze drones.
submitted by /u/SolutionLong2791
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: DNEPR Group T-90M "Breakthrough" tank with heavy anti-drone modifications in the Orekhov direction of the Zaporizhzhia region.
submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
Ru pov: Leningrad region Governor Alexander Drozdenko announced the recruitment of reservists to protect the region from drones
submitted by /u/Short_Description_20
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Fiber-optic drone strikes on Ukrainian BMPs, T-72 tank, BM-21 "Grad" MLRS and other armored vehicles in the Kharkov direction.
submitted by /u/Mendoxv2
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Fiber-optic drone attacked Ukrainian M109 SPG near Kolomiytsy in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
submitted by /u/Mendoxv2
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 17, 2026 - reddit.com
Iranian War. main events by end of April 17
Iranian Warmain events by end of April 17After the announced "opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, it became clear that no one restored free passage. Iran allowed movement only for commercial vessels, al...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Belgian defense chief says Europe cares not about Kiev's future — Russian security forces
General Frederik Vansina said earlier that the EU intended to continue the conflict in Ukraine until 2030MOSCOW, April 17. /TASS/. Belgium’s Chief of Defense, General Frederik Vansina has acknowledged...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Explosions are reported in occupied Zaporizhia
Explosions are reported in occupied ZaporizhiaNews by this hour:Temporary restrictions on the reception and release of aircraft have been introduced at Krasnodar airport, - Rosaviatsia;Transferring en...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
"You are the real dictators": Alexander Lukashenko attacked the United States
"You are the real dictators": Alexander Lukashenko attacked the United StatesThe President of Belarus said in an interview with RT that the United States has no right to talk about democracy and human...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING BY 22:00:
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING BY 22:00:For decades, Russia has developed special relations with the CIS countries, including in the humanitarian sphere, Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with permanent membe...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump’s Miscalculation: How the Iran Blockade Could Trigger China’s Strategic Retaliation
President Donald Trump ordered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after recent US-Iranian peace talks in Islamabad failed to reach an agreement.But this was not merely about pressuring Tehran. It was...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Lukashenko on the fact that the USA is a real dictatorship:
You only talk about some kind of democracy, about human rights, it's all nonsense. Your policy in Venezuela, threats to Cuba and war in the Middle East, and other things show that you are the real dic...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Tasnim news agency: Iran planned to strike Israel last night if Lebanon ceasefire failed
️A knowledgeable military source told Tasnim News Agency that Iran’s persistent efforts to secure Trump’s commitment to a ceasefire in Lebanon finally paid off overnight, forcing the Israeli regime to...
Pravda USA
Apr 17, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
After Long Legal Battle Tufts University Grad Student Accused of Supporting Hamas Self-Deports Back to Turkey
While attending Tufts University, Rumeysa Ozturk, a medical graduate student from Turkey, co-authored an anti- Israel op-ed and was accused of supporting the Hamas terrorist group. The post After Lon...