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Zelensky Refused to Discuss Druzhba Pipeline Issue - Slovak Fico
24 February 2026 @ 4:33 am
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said he wanted to discuss the situation around the Druzhba oil pipeline with Volodymyr Zelensky, but the Ukrainian side was only ready to talk after February 25.
White House Considering New Trade Tariffs Following Supreme Court's Ruling
24 February 2026 @ 4:30 am
The administration of US President Donald Trump is exploring new ways to impose tariffs after the US Supreme Court blocked many of the already imposed tariffs last week, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported.
Pentagon to Spend $4.5Bln to Accelerate Bomber Production - Air Force
24 February 2026 @ 4:28 am
A $4.5 billion contract to increase B-21 Raider bomber production capacity has been awarded to Northrop Grumman, the US Air Force said.
Media Forum Moscow-Islamabad
23 February 2026 @ 7:16 pm
In the run-up to the official visit of the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif to Moscow from the 3d until 5th of March, 2026, there will be held a long-anticipated event titled as "Media Forum Moscow-Islamabad" aimed at building a stronger bridge of communication between Russia and Pakistan.
UK's Accusations Against Kremlin Serve as Diversion in Epstein Case - Russia's Zakharova
23 February 2026 @ 6:04 pm
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday that UK elites' accusations against the Kremlin were intended to create a false "backup" trail in the case of infamous US financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Switzerland Open to Host Next Trilateral Talks on Ukraine Settlement - Foreign Ministry
23 February 2026 @ 4:29 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Switzerland remains at the disposal of United States, Russia and Ukraine if they decide to continue talks, Swiss Foreign Ministry Communications chief Nicolas Bidault told Sputnik on Monday.
UK Gov't Does Not Rule Out Retaliatory Tariffs Against US – Reports
23 February 2026 @ 4:27 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom does not rule out the possibility of imposing tariffs against the United States as a retaliation following the new 15% US tariffs, a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office was quoted by Sky News as saying on Monday.
Hungary Blocks 20th Package of Anti-Russia Sanctions, $106B Loan to Ukraine - Szijjarto
23 February 2026 @ 2:17 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary blocked the 20th package of anti-Russia sanctions, as well as the 90 billion euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine, due to Kiev's shutdown of the Druzhba oil pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.
Death Toll From Riots After El Mencho Arrest in Mexico Reaches 26 - Reports
23 February 2026 @ 1:20 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 26 people died in Mexico during the operation targeting Jalisco New Generation cartel leader El Mencho and the ensuing riots, La Jornada newspaper reported.
Zelensky's Push for Extended Conflict Tied to ‘Personal Survival’ – Report
23 February 2026 @ 12:25 pm
Media reports earlier said that Zelensky is poised to continue fighting despite the Ukrainian military’s huge losses and the Russian army’s ongoing advance on all front lines.