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Yemeni Gov't, Houthis Make Progress in Prisoner Swap Talks – Source
21 December 2025 @ 12:43 pm
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The internationally recognized Yemeni government and the rebel Ansar Allah movement (also known as the Houthis) have made progress in prisoner exchange negotiations taking place in the Omani capital of Muscat under the auspices of the United Nations, a Yemeni government source told Sputnik.
Putin Takes Part in Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in St. Petersburg
21 December 2025 @ 12:18 pm
A meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council is taking place in St. Petersburg on December 21.
Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Defense Industry Facilities - MoD
21 December 2025 @ 10:04 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have struck Ukrainian defense industry facilities as well as energy, transport and storage infrastructure used by the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
EU Rejects Russian Energy, Now Faces Soaring Costs and Canceled Holidays - MFA Spox
21 December 2025 @ 9:15 am
Brussels’ policy forces local authorities to adopt strict austerity measures, cancel holiday events, and abandon traditional lighting, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Putin Does Not Have Phone Call Scheduled With Trump - Kremlin
21 December 2025 @ 8:59 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's schedule does not yet include a phone call with US President Donald Trump, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Peace Plan Provisions Proposed by Europe, Ukraine Hinder Progress - Kremlin Aide
21 December 2025 @ 8:30 am
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said he is confident that provisions that Europeans and Ukrainians are trying to introduce into the draft peace plan will not bring about long-term stability.
Japan's Nuclear Ambitions ‘Must Be Prevented at Any Cost’ – North Korea
21 December 2025 @ 8:08 am
A senior Japanese government official recently stated that his country should possess nuclear weapons.
Some US Lawmakers Rake In Mega-Profits From Ukraine Conflict – Anna Paulina Luna
21 December 2025 @ 6:12 am
In late October, Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries Kirill Dmitriev and US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna met in Florida to discuss continuing Russia-US dialogue. Following the meeting, Luna said that it was productive and that they were able to identify common ground.
Putin Ready to Engage in Dialogue With Macron - Kremlin
21 December 2025 @ 3:56 am
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to engage in dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron, and if there is mutual political will, then the French leader's intentions can only be assessed positively, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik.
Media Pushes Propaganda to Undermine US-Russia Peace Effort — Intel Chief
21 December 2025 @ 3:41 am
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has publicly accused Reuters of running a "lie and propaganda" campaign to sabotage recent push to end the Ukraine war.