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Trump Calls Powell ‘Moron’, Wants Lower Interest Rate Because US Inflation Not Threatening
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:14am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell a “moron” for not lowering the interest rate despite the fact that current US inflation is not a problem.
Trump Calls Powell ‘Moron’, Wants Lower Interest Rate Because US Inflation Not Threatening
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:14am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell a “moron” for not lowering the interest rate despite the fact that current US inflation is not a problem.
Silver Exchange Price Exceeds $121 Per Troy Ounce for First Time – Trading Data
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The silver exchange price hit a new record on Thursday, exceeding $121 per troy ounce for the first time in history, according to trading data.
Rosoboronexport to Showcase Russian Military Achievements at Airshow China 2026
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 10:05am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian defense export agency Rosoboronexport will unveil the latest Russian military products at the Airshow China 2026 international aerospace exhibition in November, CEO Alexander Mikheev said in China on Thursday.
West Seeks ‘Face-Saving’ Ukraine Peace Deal to Dodge ‘Loser’ Label – Expert
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 9:15am ESTMarco Rubio’s description of the much-talked-about Ukraine security guarantees that stipulate French and UK troop deployment, along with US support is “definitely a roadblock because there was Russia’s formal opposition to any presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian soil,” French geopolitical analyst Come Carpentier de Gourdon tells Sputnik.
Kremlin Says Received No Reaction From Zelensky to Another Invitation to Visit Moscow
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 7:55am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Kremlin has received no reaction from Volodymyr Zelensky to another invitation to visit Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
Putin Notes Relevance of Russia-UAE Dialogue in Context of Situation in Middle East
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 7:06am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Dialogue between Russia and the UAE in the context of the situation in the Middle East is relevant, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
Security Guarantees Supported by Russia Agreed on in Istanbul in 2022 – Lavrov
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 6:33am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Security guarantees supported by Russia were agreed on during negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul in 2022, Russian Foreign Ministry Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Urges Zelensky to Drop Ultimatums on EU Membership
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 6:14am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Thursday called on Volodymyr Zelensky to stop issuing ultimatums on EU membership, saying it is not in his interest.
Russia Hands Over 1,000 Bodies of Ukrainian Soldiers to Ukraine – Presidential Aide
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 6:12am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia and Ukraine held a new exchange of bodies of their dead soldiers, and Moscow has transferred 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine and received 38 bodies of dead soldiers, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said on Thursday.
Russian Forces Liberate Belaya Bereza Settlement in Sumy Region – MoD
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 6:07am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have taken control over the settlement of Belaya Bereza in the Sumy region, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Thursday.
Kremlin on Situation in Iran: Military Actions Can Result in Chaos in Region
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 6:03am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Military actions in Iran can create chaos in the region and lead to the destabilization of the situation in the entire region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
EU’s Kallas Says ‘Very Hard’ Territorial Concessions by Ukraine Possible
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 4:42am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday that “very hard” territorial concessions to Kiev at the peace talks in return for “security guarantees” are possible.
Int’l Security Forum Will Be Held May 26-29 in Moscow Region – Russian Security Council
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 4:36am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – An international security forum under the auspices of the Russian Security Council will be held on May 26-29 this year in the Moscow Region, the Council announced.
Silver Price Hits New Record of $120 Per Troy Ounce, Gold Prices Surpass $5,600
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 4:32am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Exchange prices for silver and gold are rising some 4-6% on Thursday morning, having earlier hit new all-time highs during trading, above $120 and $5,600 per troy ounce respectively, trading data showed.
China Welcomes Russia’s Proposal on 1-Year Extension of Responsibilities Under New START
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 4:29am ESTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China welcomes Russia’s positive approach about a year-long extension of responsibilities under the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty), Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin said on Thursday.
EU’s Kallas Rejects Zelensky’s Call for European Troops With Ukrainian Participation
Sputnik - Jan 29th 2026 4:27am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Thursday did not support Volodymyr Zelensky’s idea of creating European armed forces involving the Ukrainian military.
Indonesia Rejects US Demands to Purchase Drones as Part of Trade Agreement – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 11:57pm ESTJAKARTA (Sputnik) – Indonesia has rejected a US demand to purchase American drones as part of the trade agreement between the two countries, The Straits Times newspaper reported, citing sources.
Indonesia Rejects US Demands to Purchase Drones as Part of Trade Agreement – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 11:57pm ESTJAKARTA (Sputnik) – Indonesia has rejected a US demand to purchase American drones as part of the trade agreement between the two countries, The Straits Times newspaper reported, citing sources.
US May Fail to Create Missile Warning Satellite System in Time – Accountability Office
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 11:49pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of War may fail to deliver key missile-warning capabilities on time, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which reviewed the Pentagon’s plan to deploy a large constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.
US May Fail to Create Missile Warning Satellite System in Time – Accountability Office
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 11:49pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of War may fail to deliver key missile-warning capabilities on time, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), which reviewed the Pentagon’s plan to deploy a large constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.
US Hands Over to Venezuela Oil Tanker Confiscated in January – Reports
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 11:34pm ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is handing over an oil tanker, confiscated in January, to Venezuela, the Reuters news agency reported, citing US officials.
Rubio Says There Is No War Against Venezuela, US Did Not Occupy Country
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 10:50am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that there is no war in Venezuela and the United States did not occupy the country.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Points Out Poland’s Role in Holocaust
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 10:03am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out to Polish President Karol Nawrocki facts indicating Poland’s historical ties with Nazi Germany and reminded him about Warsaw’s role in the early days of the Holocaust tragedy.
Iran Ready For Dialogue With US, But Will Defend Itself if Pushed – Mission to UN
Sputnik - Jan 28th 2026 10:01am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Tehran is open to negotiations but will defend itself if provoked, Iran’s Mission to the UN said on Wednesday, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump that US warships are heading toward Iran.