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Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Global Tariffs; President Calls Ruling a 'Disgrace'
20 February 2026 @ 3:57 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Friday called the recent Supreme Court ruling against his global tariffs a "disgrace" and said he has a backup plan in mind, CNN reported, citing people familiar with the remarks.
Massive Losses Leave Ukraine’s Front Lines Thin and Forces Scattered
20 February 2026 @ 3:49 pm
One and a half million troops in irrecoverable losses since 2022 is dire for Ukraine, Vladimir Evseev, military expert and head of the department at the Institute of CIS Countries, told Sputnik.
Ukrainian Soldiers Suffer Frostbite, Food Shortages in Zaporozhye Region
20 February 2026 @ 2:50 pm
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukrainian soldiers are suffering from frostbite and food shortages in trenches in the Zaporozhye Region, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik.
US Threatens Retaliation If EU Restricts Access to Its Arms Market - Reports
20 February 2026 @ 2:41 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The administration of US President Donald Trump is threatening European Union countries with retaliatory measures if they restrict access of US arms manufacturers to the European market, Western media reported, citing a document containing details of Washington's consultations with the European Commission.
One of First Women Evacuated From Liberated Gulyaipole Says Russian Soldiers Carried Her
20 February 2026 @ 2:35 pm
DONETSK (Sputnik) - One of the first women who was evacuated from the city of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region, which was recently liberated by the Russian armed forces, Roza Syrinek, shared with Sputnik the details of her rescue by Russian soldiers.
Ukrainian Commander Threatened Retreating Soldiers With Death - Radio Intercept
20 February 2026 @ 2:33 pm
DONETSK (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian commander has threatened a group of soldiers who had retreated from positions in the Zaporozhye Region with death, according to a radio intercept obtained by Sputnik.
Over 80% of Britons Support Excluding Ex-Prince Andrew From Line of Succession – Poll
20 February 2026 @ 2:31 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 80% of Britons say that King Charles III's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, should be excluded from the royal line of succession, according to a YouGov poll published on Friday.
Vietnam War Veterans File Lawsuit Against White House Over New Triumphal Arch - Reports
20 February 2026 @ 2:29 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Three Vietnam War veterans have filed a lawsuit against the administration of US President Donald Trump over his plans to construct a triumphal arch in Washington to mark the country's 250th anniversary, arguing that it has not been approved by the Congress, The Hill reported on Friday, citing court documents.
US Expects Iran to Present Detailed Nuclear Deal Proposal in Coming Days - Reports
20 February 2026 @ 2:28 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Iran is expected to present a detailed and written version of its proposal on the nuclear deal to the United States in the coming days, CBS News reported on Friday, citing sources.
UK's Disgraced Ex-Ambassador Helped Former Prince Andrew Secure Gov't Role - Reports
20 February 2026 @ 2:26 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson helped the brother of UK King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, secure a position as a government trade envoy in 2001 against the King's wishes, The Telegraph reported on Friday, adding that they both face scrutiny over their ties to Jeffrey Epstein.