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Iranian Missiles to Not Reach US, But to Reach US Bases in Middle East – Senior Diplomat
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 7:16am ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – The range of Iranian missiles is not enough to reach the United States, but it is enough to reach US bases in the Middle East region, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday.
Russian Forces Strike Storage Sites for Ukrainian Long-Range Drones
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 6:53am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr has eliminated over 390 Ukrainian soldiers over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Iran Not in Talks With US Now, But Channel for Messages Open – Deputy Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 6:48am ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Tehran is not currently conducting any negotiations with Washington, but the channel for messages is open, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Wednesday.
Putin to Hold Talks on January 29 With UAE President in Russia – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 6:46am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks on January 29 with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who will be in Russia on an official visit, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
NATO Has No Mechanisms to Oppose US in Context of Greenland – Russia’s Zakharova
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 6:04am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO countries have no means to confront the United States if it decides to seize Greenland, as the organization does not provide for mechanisms to resolve such issues, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Work on Ukrainian Settlement Underway – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 6:02am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Work on the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine is underway, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
What’s Driving America’s Aggressive Stance Toward Iran?
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 5:03am ESTThe escalation of US–Iran tensions is linked to America’s eagerness for hegemony and power after losing balance in the economic standoff with China, Lebanese expert Djihad Saad tells Sputnik.
Saudi Arabia to Ban Use of Its Airspace for Attacks Against Iran – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 4:37am ESTBEIRUT (Sputnik) – Riyadh has assured Tehran that it will not allow its airspace and territory to be used for attacks against Iran, a Saudi news agency reported.
Serbia Expects Long-Term Gas Deal With Russia – Vulin
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 4:35am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Serbia is counting on concluding a long-term agreement with Russia on gas supplies, former Serbian Prime Minister and the head of the supervisory board of Srbijagas, Aleksandar Vulin, told Sputnik.
US Senators’ Visit to Greenland Postponed Due to Weather Conditions – Greenlandic Official
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 4:33am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The visit of US Senators Lisa Murkowski and Angus King to Greenland has been postponed by a week, until February 6, due to weather and a number of technical issues, the DR broadcaster reported, citing Greenlandic member of the Danish parliament Aaja Chemnitz.
G7 Countries Transfer to Ukraine Nearly $40Bln in Proceeds From Frozen Russian Assets
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 4:30am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The G7 issued $37.9 billion in loans to Ukraine in 2025 using income from Russian assets, which is more than 70% of foreign financing for the Ukrainian budget, Sputnik’s calculations revealed on Wednesday.
Sweden Negotiating ‘Nuclear Umbrella’ Protection With UK, France – Prime Minister
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 4:25am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that the country is in talks with the UK and France about protecting the kingdom under their “nuclear umbrella.”
Oreshnik Strike Wake-up Call For Europe – German Politician
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 2:47am ESTRussia using its advanced Oreshnik missile system in early January was evidently just a demonstration of power, Ralf Niemeyer, head of the German Council for the Constitution and Sovereignty, told Sputnik.
Rejection of Russian Oil Costs EU Over $300Bln – Analysis
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 2:44am ESTFour years ago, Russia was the largest supplier of oil to the European market, accounting for a quarter of all oil imports to the EU. By 2025, this share had plummeted to just 2%, Sputnik’s analysis based on Eurostat data shows:
Gold Exchange Price for First Time in History Exceeds $5,300 Per Troy Ounce – Trading Data
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 2:23am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The price of gold is growing on Wednesday exceeding $5,300 per troy ounce for the first time in history, trading data showed.
Trump Expects Impeachment Attempt If Democrats Win Congress
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 12:03am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said that he expects the Democrats to initiate impeachment proceedings against him if Republicans lose in the 2026 Congress elections.
Trump Expects Impeachment Attempt If Democrats Win Congress
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 12:03am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said that he expects the Democrats to initiate impeachment proceedings against him if Republicans lose in the 2026 Congress elections.
Trump Expects Impeachment Attempt If Democrats Win Congress
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 12:03am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said that he expects the Democrats to initiate impeachment proceedings against him if Republicans lose in the 2026 Congress elections.
Trump Expects Impeachment Attempt If Democrats Win Congress
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 12:03am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said that he expects the Democrats to initiate impeachment proceedings against him if Republicans lose in the 2026 Congress elections.
‘We Have Taken in $600 Billion in Tariffs’ — Trump
Sputnik - Jan 27th 2026 11:49pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump told Fox News that the United States had gained $600 billion due to tariffs.
Trump Warns Against Al-Maliki Returning as Iraq’s Prime Minister
Sputnik - Jan 27th 2026 11:42pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Donald Trump said Iraq could make a “very bad choice” by “reinstalling Nouri al Maliki as Prime Minister.”
Trump Says ‘Very Good Things Happening’ on Ukraine, Russia Talks
Sputnik - Jan 27th 2026 1:48pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump on Tuesday estimated the progress made in the talks on Russia and Ukraine as very positive.
US Air Force to Launch Readiness Drills in CENTCOM Area of Responsibility
Sputnik - Jan 27th 2026 11:19am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Air Force Central (AFCENT) said on Tuesday that Washington will be conducting extended readiness drills in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility amid tensions around Iran.
US Air Force to Launch Readiness Drills in CENTCOM Area of Responsibility
Sputnik - Jan 27th 2026 11:19am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Air Force Central (AFCENT) said on Tuesday that Washington will be conducting extended readiness drills in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility amid tensions around Iran.
Doomsday Clock Now 85 Seconds to Midnight, Closest It Has Ever Been
Sputnik - Jan 27th 2026 11:15am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Doomsday clock is now 85 seconds to midnight, and it is the closest it has ever been, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists Alexandra Bell said on Tuesday.