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Russia to Shape Policy on New START Treaty by Analyzing US Action
7 February 2026 @ 12:20 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will formulate its position on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) by analyzing US policy and the broader strategic landscape, Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, told Sputnik.
Russia Liberates Chugunovka Settlement in Kharkov Region - MoD
7 February 2026 @ 9:44 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces gained control over the settlement of Chugunovka in the Kharkov region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Iran Would Hit US Bases in Persian Gulf If Attacked - Foreign Minister
7 February 2026 @ 9:22 am
DOHA (Sputnik) - Iran would strike American bases in the Persian Gulf region if the United States attacks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday.
US Tightens Oversight on Weapons Transfers to Third Parties - White House
7 February 2026 @ 7:17 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will strengthen oversight of US-made weapons transfers from buyers to third parties, according to a new decree from US President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian Soldiers in ‘Death Zone’ Due to Russian Drones – Commander-in-Chief Syrsky
7 February 2026 @ 7:08 am
Since the start of the special military operation, Russian forces have been using various types of drones on a massive scale. They range from low-cost FPV kamikaze drones to high-tech systems like the Lancet and the Geran.
Swedish Defense Companies Profit From Conflict in Ukraine
7 February 2026 @ 6:32 am
Sweden has provided Ukraine with $9 billion in military aid since the start of Russia’s special military operation.
US-India Announce Interim Trade Framework — White House
7 February 2026 @ 4:55 am
The White House said the US and India agreed on a framework for an interim trade arrangement, with further talks planned toward a broader bilateral trade deal.
US Congress to View Unredacted Epstein Files Starting Monday - Reports
7 February 2026 @ 4:49 am
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Members of Congress will be able to start reviewing the unredacted version of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) files regarding Jeffrey Epstein beginning Monday morning, NBC News reported, citing two sources.
Trump Authorizes up to 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran — Executive Order
7 February 2026 @ 4:44 am
The White House published an executive order authorizing additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from foreign countries that directly or indirectly trade with Iran.
FBI Arrests Key Suspect in 2012 Benghazi Attack That Killed US Ambassador
6 February 2026 @ 4:31 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI has arrested a key suspect behind the September 11, 2012 attack on a US diplomatic mission and a nearby CIA annex in Libya's Benghazi that killed the US ambassador and three other Americans, Attorney General Pamela Bondi said on Friday.