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Netherlands Fast-Tracks Retooling Civilian Infrastructure for NATO’s Next War
Sputnik - Feb 2nd 2026 1:30am ESTAs NATO pushes the non-existent ‘Russia threat’ narrative, the Netherlands is among the frontrunners preparing for a potential conflict by 2030, says Russia’s Ambassador to the kingdom, Vladimir Tarabrin.
Netherlands Fast-Tracks Retooling Civilian Infrastructure for NATO’s Next War
Sputnik - Feb 2nd 2026 1:30am ESTAs NATO pushes the non-existent ‘Russia threat’ narrative, the Netherlands is among the frontrunners preparing for a potential conflict by 2030, says Russia’s Ambassador to the kingdom, Vladimir Tarabrin.
Slovakia Will Not Terminate Its Nuclear Fuel Supply Contract With Russia
Sputnik - Feb 2nd 2026 12:34am ESTSlovakia does not plan to terminate its agreement with Russia for nuclear fuel supplies for nuclear power plants, Tibor Gaspar, deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament, said.
US, Russia Can Launch Nuclear Disarmament Talks Even After New START Expires – US Expert
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 10:59pm ESTThe United States and Russia can launch talks on nuclear disarmament even after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Executive Director of the Arms Control Association Daryl Kimball told Sputnik.
US, Russia Can Launch Nuclear Disarmament Talks Even After New START Expires – US Expert
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 10:59pm ESTThe United States and Russia can launch talks on nuclear disarmament even after the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Executive Director of the Arms Control Association Daryl Kimball told Sputnik.
Venezuela Sends First-Ever Export Cargo of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 10:37pm ESTVenezuela has sent its first-ever cargo of liquefied petroleum gas abroad, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said.
1US Now Surpasses Japan in Steel Production — Trump
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 10:19pm EST“It has just been announced that the United States of America made more Steel last year, 2025, than the Great Country of Japan, a major Steelmaker,” Trump announced on Truth Social.
Fair Nuclear Deal With US Possible in Short Time – Iranian Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 1:34pm ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Tehran and Washington can seal a fair nuclear deal soon, with the chance to reach such an agreement should not be missed, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.
West Wants to Disrupt the Strategic Aliance Between Russia and China, but It Will Fail – Shoigu
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 11:04am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The West wants to sow discord in the strategic partnership between Russia and China, but it will not succeed, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Sunday.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman and Child Near Mariupol
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 10:12am ESTThe Investigative Committee report states that the fixed-wing strike drone is presumed to be NATO-manufactured. An expert examination will be conducted to determine the precise type and model of the explosive device.
Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Woman and Child Near Mariupol
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 10:12am ESTThe Investigative Committee report states that the fixed-wing strike drone is presumed to be NATO-manufactured. An expert examination will be conducted to determine the precise type and model of the explosive device.
Zelensky is Losing Backing – Yugoslav Ex-Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 8:49am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Volodymyr Zelensky is losing international support, with his Ukraine negotiation tactics falling flat, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Zivadin Jovanovic said in an interview with Sputnik.
Europe Trying to Drive Wedge Between Russia, US – Lavrov
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 7:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Europe has tried and is still trying to drive a wedge between Russia and the United States, seeing in the policy of US President Donald Trump a certain tilt in favor of Russia at the expense of Europe’s interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.
Russia’s Shoigu Will Discuss Bilateral Relations With Chinese Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 5:30am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Russia’s Security Council Chairman Sergey Shoigu said on Sunday that he intends to discuss important issues of bilateral relations and the global agenda with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Russian Forces Liberate Two Settlements in Special Military Operation Zone
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 5:00am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have liberated the village of Zelenoye in the Kharkov region and the settlement of Sukhetskoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Iran’s Parliament Recognizes EU Forces as Terrorist Organizations – Parliament Speaker
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 3:52am ESTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – The Iranian Parliament has recognized the armed forces of the European Union countries as terrorist organizations in retaliation for the EU’s decision regarding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
Russia Cannot Accept NATO Troops in Ukraine Under Security Guarantees – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 1:51am ESTRussia will not accept the deployment of the European Union or NATO forces on Ukrainian territory as part of security guarantees for Kiev, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik.
Russia Cannot Accept NATO Troops in Ukraine Under Security Guarantees – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 1:51am ESTRussia will not accept the deployment of the European Union or NATO forces on Ukrainian territory as part of security guarantees for Kiev, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik.
Germany’s National Debt Hits Record High Amid EU Sanctions Against Russia
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 1:49am ESTGermany’s national debt has increased by almost a fifth since the first quarter of 2021.
Shoigu Arrives in China for Talks With Chinese Foreign Minister – Russian Security Council
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 1:46am ESTOn December 1, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held Russian-Chinese consultations on strategic security in Moscow.
Negotiations on Greenland Began, Many Issues Agreed Upon – Trump
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 12:38am ESTUS President Donald Trump stated that negotiations on US control of Greenland had begun and had already resulted in agreement on many issues.
NATO’s Whitaker Upbeat About Prospects for Peaceful Settlement in Ukraine
Sputnik - Feb 1st 2026 12:37am ESTUS Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker expressed optimism about the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
US Invites China to Purchase Venezuelan Oil – Trump
Sputnik - Jan 31st 2026 10:58pm ESTThe United States is inviting China to participate in Venezuelan oil purchases, US President Donald Trump said.
US Invites China to Purchase Venezuelan Oil – Trump
Sputnik - Jan 31st 2026 10:58pm ESTThe United States is inviting China to participate in Venezuelan oil purchases, US President Donald Trump said.
US Invites China to Purchase Venezuelan Oil – Trump
Sputnik - Jan 31st 2026 10:58pm ESTThe United States is inviting China to participate in Venezuelan oil purchases, US President Donald Trump said.