Ekaterina Blinova

Russia

Journalist and Analyst at Freelance

Contributor at Sputnik Globe

Independent political analyst, freelance journo, proud Russian. Views are my own. RTs are not endorsements.

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Harvard EXPOSED: How Corrupt Elites Destroyed American Education

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

US President Donald Trump is coming for Harvard’s tax-exempt status — and it’s about time, according to Ortel. "Harvard has strayed far beyond its mission of 'education' to let its faculty and administrators engage in hybrid pursuits where the Harvard brand name is used to build economic fortunes, including for its trustees," the Wall Street analyst told Sputnik.
Steal Victory From Simion? Not This Time, EU

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Romanians would react "very negatively" if Brussels tries to block nationalist candidate George Simion from winning the elections, Dr. George Szamuely warned. “Simion [has] absolutely identified himself with [Calin] Georgescu, who clearly, in the eyes of Romanians, was unjustly robbed of the presidency,” Szamuely notes, adding that with Simion now leading at 41%, it would be extremely difficult for the EU to push him aside. 📹SNATCH SIMION'S WIN?
Is Trump Selling Out to Zelensky and Neocons?

1 week ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

A US Patriot air defense system from Israel will be heading to Ukraine, as Western allies weigh sending another, the NYT reported on May 4. Under US export laws, Patriot transfers need American approval — so the White House has given the nod. F-16 Training and Equipment Washington ok-ed a possible $310.5 million sale to Ukraine for F-16 training and support on May 2. It includes aircraft upgrades, personnel training, spare parts, software & hardware.
Can You Win a War With Drones Alone?

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

"It is a particularly flawed strategy because Russia not only has large amounts of traditional military equipment, it is also about to make and field thousands of drones daily," former Marine Brian Berletic tells Sputnik. Ukraine is turning to drones to substitute medium-range missiles, artillery, and other munitions as Western military aid fades, driven by Trump’s ceasefire push and depleted NATO stockpiles.
Zelensky’s Kursk Gamble Fails as Russian Forces Secure Major Triumph

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Ukraine kicked off the offensive in the Kursk region just before the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Ramstein, aiming to boost financial and military aid, experts say. In January 2025, Zelensky claimed that 60,000 troops were involved in the military adventure. Liberation began in September 2024. By December, enemy movements were blocked, their forces split and systematically destroyed. By mid-January 2025, Russian forces had liberated 63% of the occupied territories in the Kursk region.
Putin's New Truce Initiative Once Again Calls Out Ukraine's Hypocrisy

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

The Russian president "wants an end to the conflict and what's a more memorable time than the celebration of Victory Day on May 9," Maloof said, stressing that the truce is meant to last three days. The liberation of Kursk by Russia has stripped Volodymyr Zelensky of any leverage, increasing pressure on him to accept a ceasefire, Maloof noted.
After Kursk, What's Next for Russia-North Korea Alliance?

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

"A stronger and economically viable North Korea could become a better and more constructive partner in Asia," Dr Victor Teo, an Indo-Pacific expert, tells Sputnik, praising Russo-DPRK collaboration. Military Assistance. Russia is ready to provide military aid to North Korea under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated. The involvement of DPRK troops in the Kursk operation showcased the treaty’s effectiveness. Donbass Restoration?
Lavrov Schools CBS on Russian Diplomacy, Signals Progress in Relations With US

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Europe and NATO play Trump’s peace effort to turn Ukraine into a winner. "If you want a ceasefire just to continue supplying arms to Ukraine, then what is your purpose?" Lavrov asks. 🇷🇺🇺🇸LAVROV SCHOOLS CBS ON RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY, SIGNALS PROGRESS IN RELATIONS WITH USRussia-US talks are ongoing and moving in the right direction, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told CBS.
China Declares Jurisdiction Over South China Sea Reef Amid US-Philippines War Games

2 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

China has declared "sovereign jurisdiction" over Sandy Cay reef, according to a report by Chinese media outlet CCTV on April 26. The reef is located several kilometers from Thitu Island, which has been used by the Philippine Coast Guard since 2023 to monitor China's activities in the area. China’s claim to Sandy Cay effectively grants it a 12-nautical-mile radius of maritime territory that overlaps with Thitu, the Financial Times reports, citing concerns about rising Sino-Philippines tensions.
Canada's Desire to Join the EU: Revenge on Trump or Neocon Grand Design?

3 weeks ago | sputnikglobe.com | Ekaterina Blinova

Canada’s alleged desire to join the EU stems from a fear of strategic loneliness, following the US becoming Ottawa’s “single greatest threat,” Shaun Narine, a professor at Canada’s St. Thomas University, tells Sputnik. "Canada is in a very awkward position": Canada now has strained relations with most major powers, including China, India, and Russia. Europe remains one of the few regions where strong ties persist. A natural choice: "Canada began life as a European settler state.