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Trump Touts Progress in Russia-Ukraine Talks as Witkoff Says 'Lots of Good Things Are Happening'
29 January 2026 @ 6:12 pm
The president made the comments amid a whirlwind of negotiations involving Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
UAE Presidential Trip to Russia Reflects Deep Ties and Hopes for Easing Middle East Tensions
29 January 2026 @ 5:41 pm
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to Russia reflects the depth of bilateral relations, experts tell Sputnik.
Iran’s Options for Responding to US Attack Include Advanced Missiles, Closing Hormuz Strait - Expert
29 January 2026 @ 5:25 pm
The US was fully aware that attempts to lump Iran’s regional alliances and missile arsenal into last year’s nuclear talks in Jordan would lead to a dead end, international legal expert Hadi Issa Dalul told Sputnik, commenting on rising US-Iran tensions and shrinking opportunities for a negotiated settlement.
'For Peace in Europe Ukraine Must Become a Demilitarized Zone' – Retired French Colonel
29 January 2026 @ 4:01 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's plan to end the Ukraine conflict adds up to NATO military intervention, warns retired French Foreign Legion and special forces airborne colonel Jacques Hogard.
Ten US Navy Ships Located in Middle East Right Now - Reports
29 January 2026 @ 3:48 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ten US Navy ships are currently in the Middle East, media reported on Thursday, citing a defense official.
Russia Has Not Seen Security Guarantees Agreement Between US, Ukraine - Lavrov
29 January 2026 @ 3:45 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian side has not seen the agreement on the security guarantees between Washington and Kiev that Ukrainian officials are talking about, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Territorial Issue Most Important in Ukrainian Settlement - Kremlin Aide
29 January 2026 @ 3:42 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The territorial issue is the most important in the Ukrainian settlement, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday.
Trump Calls Powell 'Moron', Wants Lower Interest Rate Because US Inflation Not Threatening
29 January 2026 @ 3:14 pm
WASHINGTON (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
29 January 2026 @ 3:12 pm
MOSCOW (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
29 January 2026 @ 3:05 pm
MOSCOW (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.