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Russia Calls on France, UK, EU, UN to Prevent Transfer of Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine - Appeal
25 February 2026 @ 7:24 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian State Duma lawmakers are calling on the parliaments of France, the United Kingdom, the European Parliament, and the UN to take emergency measures to prevent the transfer of nuclear weapons to Ukraine, Sputnik discovered on Wednesday after reviewing a draft appeal.
Iran Cannot Be Crippled by Loss of Leadership - Araghchi
25 February 2026 @ 6:50 pm
Even if the US does manage to assassinate Iran’s leaders, there is a well-established mechanism in place that ensures succession, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi explains.
Russia Hopes Publication of UK-French Plans to Transfer Nukes to Ukraine Will Hinder Them
25 February 2026 @ 4:37 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia hopes that the publication of plans to transfer nuclear technology to Ukraine will prevent their implementation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Geneva to Host US-Iran, US-Ukraine Talks on February 26 - Foreign Ministry
25 February 2026 @ 3:58 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Geneva will host US-Iran and US-Ukraine talks on February 26, and Swiss representatives will not participate in the meetings, Swiss Foreign Ministry Communications chief Nicolas Bidault told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.
Putin Addresses Future Technologies Forum
25 February 2026 @ 2:21 pm
The Future Technologies Forum is a major, authoritative platform for showcasing and promoting advanced Russian technologies and projects.
Hungary to Deploy Military Personnel, Equipment Near Key Energy Facilities - Orban
25 February 2026 @ 2:02 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungary will deploy military personnel and equipment near key energy facilities, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday.
UK and French Elites Cynically Turning Europe Into Nuclear Testing Ground - Expert
25 February 2026 @ 1:07 pm
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that the UK and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine.
Russian Intel’s Exposure of Plans to Give Ukraine Nuclear Arms Prevented Catastrophe — Expert
25 February 2026 @ 10:45 am
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that the UK and France are preparing to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine.
Inflation in Russia Down to 5.6% in 2025 - Prime Minister
25 February 2026 @ 10:04 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Inflation in Russia decreased to 5.6% in 2025, and the authorities will continue to work on it, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Wednesday.
Western Troops Won't Step Into Ukraine Without Russia's Approval - Report
25 February 2026 @ 9:51 am
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said earlier that the presence of NATO allies' troops on Ukrainian soil would be a threat to Russia, and that Moscow would not accept it under any circumstances. President Vladimir Putin warned that foreign forces in Ukraine would become legitimate targets for the Russian military.