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UN Urges US to Comply With UN Charter Amid Trump’s Claims to Greenland – Spokesman
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 11:57pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United Nations calls on the United States to comply with the Charter amid Washington’s plans to “acquire” Greenland and threats of tariffs on countries opposing a takeover, UN Deputy Spokesman Farhan Haq said on Friday.
NATO Buildup in Arctic Fuels Tensions – Russian Ambassador
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 11:51pm ESTRussia is concerned about NATO’s increased activity in the Arctic, Russian Ambassador to Norway Nikolai Korchunov told Sputnik.
NATO Buildup in Arctic Fuels Tensions – Russian Ambassador
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 11:51pm ESTRussia is concerned about NATO’s increased activity in the Arctic, Russian Ambassador to Norway Nikolai Korchunov told Sputnik.
Gaza Peace Board to Include Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner – White House
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 11:49pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza will include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, among others, while US Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers has been appointed Commander of International Stabilization Force (ISF), the White House said.
Greater Finland: ‘Leaders Barely Hid Their Aggressive Plans Against Soviet Russia’ – Professor
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 2:23pm ESTFinland repeatedly engaged in military aggression against Soviet Russia in the 20th Century , Vladimir Baryshnikov, history professor at Saint Petersburg State University and expert on 20th Century Finnish history, tells Sputnik.
Russian Elite Combat Diver Teams to Be Deployed in Arctic
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 2:06pm ESTRussia’s already formidable Northern Fleet will be further bolstered by mobile diver units whose goal is to help protect Russia’s frozen Arctic reaches.
Aggressive and Expansionist: True Face of WWII-Era Finland
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 1:30pm ESTBetween 1918 and 1944, Finland made several attempts to invade Russia, only to be humbled, time and again, by Russian defenders.
Aggressive and Expansionist: True Face of WWII-Era Finland
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 1:30pm ESTBetween 1918 and 1944, Finland made several attempts to invade Russia, only to be humbled, time and again, by Russian defenders.
Lavrov Discusses Iran Escalation With Omani Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 11:07am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi to discuss the escalation around Iran, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
Brief History of Finland’s Aggression Against Russia
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 9:36am ESTWestern powers have a habit of portraying 20th Century Finland as an innocent victim which only tried to defend itself against Russia.
All Districts of Kupyansk Under Control of Russian Forces – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 9:00am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Zapad battlegroup maintain control over all districts of Kupyansk, having successfully repelled Ukrainian attempts to break through in the area, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday, citing the battlegroup’s commander, Colonel General Sergey Kuzovlev.
Without Russian Gas, Hungary Would Have Problems This Winter – Orban
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 8:40am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Without gas from Russia, Hungary would have problems this winter, but supplies are constant and there are enough reserves, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
SCO Opposes Interference in Iran’s Internal Affairs
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 8:18am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) said on Friday that it opposes interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
Сulprit Behind the Nord Stream Explosions Well Known – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 5:52am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – It is well known who is to blame for the Nord Stream explosions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Russia Tops Favorability Ranking Among Chinese Public — Research
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 5:22am ESTA recent study conducted by Tsinghua University reveals that Russia is viewed most favorably by the Chinese public, with an average rating of 3.48 points in 2025.
Russia Tops Favorability Ranking Among Chinese Public — Research
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 5:22am ESTA recent study conducted by Tsinghua University reveals that Russia is viewed most favorably by the Chinese public, with an average rating of 3.48 points in 2025.
Discussing Ukraine Settlement Without Discussing European Security Impossible – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 5:21am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Discussing the Ukrainian settlement without discussing European security in a broader context is impossible, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Putin Holds Phone Call With President of Iran – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 5:15am ESTRussia is providing assistance not only to Iran but also to the entire Middle East, making efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Ukraine Loses Over 2,835 Soldiers in Battles With Russia’s Tsentr Battlegroup
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 4:48am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Tsentr battlegroup has eliminated more than 2,835 Ukrainian military personnel over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Middle East, Iran During Phone Talks – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 4:44am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran during a phone conversation, the Kremlin said on Friday.
Ukraine Conducts Over 80 Artillery Strikes on Kursk Region Over Past Day
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 4:35am ESTKURSK (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces have carried out artillery strikes on evacuated border areas of Russia’s Kursk Region 84 times over the past day, Governor Alexander Khinshtein said on Friday.
France Escalates Warmongering by Expanding Intelligence Support for Ukraine
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 2:09am ESTWhile a year ago Ukraine was overwhelmingly dependent on American intelligence capabilities, today “two-thirds of those capabilities are provided by France,” says France’s President Emmanuel Macron on BFMTV.
Venezuela’s Government’s Goal to Maintain National Authority – Acting President
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 1:47am ESTMEXICO (Sputnik) – The Venezuelan government’s goal is to preserve the country’s national authority and sovereignty, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Friday.
Debt-Mired Ukraine Agrees to Tax Hikes to Unlock New IMF Loans
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 12:33am ESTUkraine’s government has agreed to broaden the tax base, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications Julie Kozack said at a briefing.
Venezuela Has Right to Have Relations With China, Russia, Cuba, Iran – Acting President
Sputnik - Jan 16th 2026 12:17am ESTMEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – Venezuela has the right to relations with all countries of the world, including China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran, and will exercise this right in compliance with international norms, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday.