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Russia Urges International Community to Curb Arms Flow From Ukraine to Africa - Russia's UN Envoy
4 February 2026 @ 6:39 pm
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia calls on the international community to prevent the trafficking of arms and Starlink terminals from Ukraine to militants in African countries, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Wednesday.
US to Develop Critical Mineral Supply Resilience Action Plan With EU, Japan - USTR
4 February 2026 @ 6:17 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States intends to develop a critical minerals supply chain resilience action plan with the European Union and Japan, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said on Wednesday.
US's Lack of Response to Russia's New START Proposals Regrettable - Foreign Ministry
4 February 2026 @ 6:15 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington's approach of ignoring Russia's ideas on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is regrettable, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Rubio Says US to Sign Critical Minerals Frameworks With Multiple Partners on Wednesday
4 February 2026 @ 4:53 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the United States will sign new critical minerals frameworks with several partners later in the day.
Russia Strongly Condemns Murder of Former Libyan Leader Gaddafi's Son - Foreign Ministry
4 February 2026 @ 4:36 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns the murder of the the son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Zelensky Needs No Peace in Ukraine, It Will Mean End of His Career - Lavrov
4 February 2026 @ 4:36 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky does not need peace in Ukraine because it would mean the end of his political career, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
EU Declines to Comment on Macron's Claims About Resuming Talks With Russia
4 February 2026 @ 4:25 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European Commission spokeswoman Arianna Podesta on Wednesday declined to comment on French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks on technical preparations to resume diplomatic talks with Russia.
US Willing to Engage Directly With Iranian Counterparts If Such Opportunity Exists - Rubio
4 February 2026 @ 4:20 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is ready to engage in direct conversation with Iran if there is such an opportunity, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.
Argentine Judge Orders to Send Request to US for Maduro Extradition to Argentina - Reports
4 February 2026 @ 4:18 pm
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - An Argentine judge has ordered a request to be sent to the United States to seek the extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to Argentina, the Infobae news portal reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
Russia-Ukraine Engagement Positive, Progress Won't Be Known Until Breakthrough - Rubio
4 February 2026 @ 4:16 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The fact that Russia and Ukraine engage in talks is considered positive by the United States, but the progress will only be seen after a real breakthrough, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.