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Macron Has Lost Authority Over France – Expert
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 11:17am ESTFrench President Emmanuel Macron has nullified years of French efforts to restore the country’s image, especially in the Middle East and Africa, Former Palestinian diplomat and political analyst Rami al-Shair told Sputnik.
‘No Resistance of Any Kind’ if US Attacks Subservient Canada – Analyst
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 10:25am ESTThe Canadian army reportedly modelled a potential US military invasion of the country and any possible response, which could include hit-and-run tactics.
Trump Says He Respects Greenland, Denmark, But Only US Can Defend Island
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 9:29am ESTDAVOS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he respects Greenland and Denmark tremendously, but only the United States can defend the island.
Trump Says He Respects Greenland, Denmark, But Only US Can Defend Island
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 9:29am ESTDAVOS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he respects Greenland and Denmark tremendously, but only the United States can defend the island.
Trump Says He Respects Greenland, Denmark, But Only US Can Defend Island
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 9:29am ESTDAVOS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he respects Greenland and Denmark tremendously, but only the United States can defend the island.
Putin to Keep Tabs on Response to Maritime Law Violations by Unfriendly Nations
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 9:08am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will be briefed on how Russia plans to respond to violations of international maritime law by unfriendly countries, the Maritime Collegium said on Wednesday.
Putin to Keep Tabs on Response to Maritime Law Violations by Unfriendly Nations
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 9:08am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will be briefed on how Russia plans to respond to violations of international maritime law by unfriendly countries, the Maritime Collegium said on Wednesday.
UK Mercenaries Eliminated in Strike on Ukraine’s Headquarters Near Nikolaev – Underground
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 9:07am ESTDONETSK (Sputnik) – Mercenaries from the United Kingdom were eliminated following a strike on the Ukrainian armed forces’ strategic naval operations headquarters near the city of Nikolaev, the coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolaev, Sergey Lebedev, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
What’s Behind US ‘Secret Sonic Weapon’?
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 8:20am ESTUS President Donald Trump recently said that the American military may have used a unique advanced “secret sonic” armament during its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
What’s Behind US ‘Secret Sonic Weapon’?
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 8:20am ESTUS President Donald Trump recently said that the American military may have used a unique advanced “secret sonic” armament during its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Witkoff Says Plans to Hold Meeting With Putin on Thursday – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 5:36am ESTUS President’s special envoy Steve Witkoff says he plans to travel on Thursday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reports, citing Witkoff’s interview with CNBC.
Russia Becomes Top Exporter of Aluminum to South Korea First Time Since 2012
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 4:41am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia became South Korea’s top aluminum supplier in 2025, for the first time in 13 years, according to South Korean customs data analyzed by Sputnik.
‘Wrong Move’: Greenlandic MP Slams European Military Deployment
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 4:38am ESTNUUK (Sputnik) – It was a mistake to send European military personnel to Greenland, since there was no credible reason to do so, Greenland Member of Parliament Kuno Fencker told Sputnik.
Ukraine Reconstruction Plan Derailed at Davos Amid US-EU Feud Over Greenland – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 4:18am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The anticipated announcement of an $800-billion Ukraine reconstruction package has been sidelined amid disagreements between the United States and Europe over Greenland and the US-proposed Board of Peace for Gaza, according to media reports, citing officials.
Russia Among 5 Countries With Full Carbon Fiber Competence Chain – Rosatom CEO
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 4:16am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has entered the top five countries possessing the full competence chain for carbon fiber composites, with zero dependence on imports, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev said on Wednesday.
Trump Warns EU’s ‘Trade Bazooka’ to Ricochet, Vows Response From US
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 4:13am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Anything Europe does against the United States will ricochet back, US President Donald Trump said.
France Pushes for NATO Drills in Greenland, Says Ready to Join – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 3:27am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – France has called for NATO exercises to be held in Greenland and has expressed its readiness to join the drills, according to media reports Wednesday, citing the French president’s office.
China’s First Tandem High-Energy Hydrogen Ion Implanter Achieves Beam Extraction
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 2:47am ESTChina’s first domestically developed tandem high-energy hydrogen ion implanter (POWER-750H), independently developed by the China Institute of Atomic Energy (CIAE), successfully achieved beam extraction recently, with key performance indicators reaching internationally advanced levels, according to the CIAE’s official Wechat account on Saturday.
Most EU Countries Reject US Invitation to Join Board of Peace for Gaza
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 2:06am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Most EU countries have rejected the US invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, media reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation.
Most EU Countries Reject US Invitation to Join Board of Peace for Gaza
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 2:06am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Most EU countries have rejected the US invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, media reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation.
EU Has Two Tools to Counter US Pressure, But Lacks Unity and Guts – French Politician
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 1:21am ESTThe EU is reportedly weighing its so-called “bazooka” option—the Anti-Coercion Instrument (ACI)—after Washington slapped tariffs over Greenland, with France leading the initiative. But are they really ready to take on the US?
Ukraine Lacks $100Mln to Meet Its Gas Import Needs
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 12:12am ESTIn September, former Ukrainian Energy Minister Yuriy Prodan said that the upcoming winter would be significantly harsher than the previous one.
Pentagon Planning to Reduce US Participation in Several NATO Advisory Groups – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 20th 2026 10:52pm ESTThe US War Department plans to reduce US participation in several NATO advisory groups, The Washington Post newspaper reported, citing sources.
UN Never Lived up to Its Potential – Trump
Sputnik - Jan 20th 2026 10:37pm ESTUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United Nations has never lived up to its full potential, but should continue carrying out its mandate because its potential is significant.
US Military Seizes Tanker Sagitta in Caribbean Sea – Southern Command
Sputnik - Jan 20th 2026 10:17pm ESTThe US military seized the Sagitta tanker in the Caribbean Sea, the US Southern Command said.