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Witkoff Says Significant Progress Made on Settlement in Ukraine
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 3:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Significant progress has been made on the settlement in Ukraine, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday.
Witkoff Says Significant Progress Made on Settlement in Ukraine
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 3:10am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Significant progress has been made on the settlement in Ukraine, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said on Thursday.
Rutte Did Not Offer Trump Compromises on Greenland’s Sovereignty at Davos Meeting
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 1:45am ESTUS President Donald Trump said that thanks to his productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a framework for a potential future agreement concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region had been developed.
Rutte Did Not Offer Trump Compromises on Greenland’s Sovereignty at Davos Meeting
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 1:45am ESTUS President Donald Trump said that thanks to his productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, a framework for a potential future agreement concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region had been developed.
Pakistan to Sign Agreement With Russia on Steel Plant During Sharif’s Visit
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 1:42am ESTPakistan expects to sign an agreement with Russia on the restoration and modernization of the Karachi steel plant during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Moscow, scheduled for March, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi told Sputnik.
Pakistan to Sign Agreement With Russia on Steel Plant During Sharif’s Visit
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 1:42am ESTPakistan expects to sign an agreement with Russia on the restoration and modernization of the Karachi steel plant during Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Moscow, scheduled for March, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi told Sputnik.
US Congresswoman Luna Says She Regularly Communicates With Russia’s Dmitriev
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 1:38am ESTIn late October, Kirill Dmitriev and Anna Paulina Luna met in Florida to discuss continuing Russia-US dialogue. Following the meeting, Luna said that it was productive and that they were able to identify common ground.
US Congresswoman Luna Says She Regularly Communicates With Russia’s Dmitriev
Sputnik - Jan 22nd 2026 1:38am ESTIn late October, Kirill Dmitriev and Anna Paulina Luna met in Florida to discuss continuing Russia-US dialogue. Following the meeting, Luna said that it was productive and that they were able to identify common ground.
After Venezuela, US Now Seeks Regime Change in Cuba — Report
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 10:55pm ESTThe Trump administration is actively looking for insiders within the Cuban government to strike a deal to end Communist rule, emboldened by the ouster of Nicolas Maduro and viewing it as a blueprint for Havana.
After Venezuela, US Now Seeks Regime Change in Cuba — Report
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 10:55pm ESTThe Trump administration is actively looking for insiders within the Cuban government to strike a deal to end Communist rule, emboldened by the ouster of Nicolas Maduro and viewing it as a blueprint for Havana.
Israel Defense Forces Says Struck Four Border Crossings on Syria-Lebanon Border
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 10:38pm ESTThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck four border crossings on the Syrian-Lebanese border that it said were being used by Lebanese Hezbollah movement forces to smuggle weapons.
Israel Defense Forces Says Struck Four Border Crossings on Syria-Lebanon Border
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 10:38pm ESTThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck four border crossings on the Syrian-Lebanese border that it said were being used by Lebanese Hezbollah movement forces to smuggle weapons.
Trump Announces Framework of Greenland Deal after Meeting NATO’s Rutte
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 10:17pm ESTUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the concept of the agreement on Greenland is elaborated, and opined that the future deal would be beneficial for the United States and its partners.
‘Collapse of NATO’ is ‘Only Good Outcome’ of US-Europe Spat Over Greenland – Ex-Pentagon Analyst
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 12:19pm ESTFor the Europeans, the takeaway from Trump’s speech at WEF was “we own you, because we have done so much for you, starting with winning WWII singlehandedly, and Europe needs to appreciate ‘Daddy’ for bailing you out of decades of bad decisions,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski says.
‘Collapse of NATO’ is ‘Only Good Outcome’ of US-Europe Spat Over Greenland – Ex-Pentagon Analyst
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 12:19pm ESTFor the Europeans, the takeaway from Trump’s speech at WEF was “we own you, because we have done so much for you, starting with winning WWII singlehandedly, and Europe needs to appreciate ‘Daddy’ for bailing you out of decades of bad decisions,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski says.
Russian Court Hands Lengthy Jail Terms to General Kirillov’s Killers
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 11:57am ESTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Russian military tribunal handed down lengthy prison sentences, including life imprisonment, to four men accused of killing Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in a 2024 terror attack, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday from the courtroom.
Greenland’s Minister of Fisheries Urges Population to Stock Up on Food for 5 Days
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 11:55am ESTNUUK (Sputnik) – Greenlandic Minister of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, Self-sufficiency, and Environment Peter Borg called on the island’s population to stockpile supplies for at least five days.
Trump’s Invitation to Putin to Join ‘Board of Peace’ Very Important – Congresswoman Luna
Sputnik - Jan 21st 2026 11:53am ESTWASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White – The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created “Board of Peace” is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an interview with Sputnik.
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.