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US Threats Against Cuban Perpetual ‘Achilles Heel’ Driving the Region Into BRICS’ Arms - Expert
12 January 2026 @ 6:30 pm
The current administration “wants to signal to American public opinion" that it's "almighty in Latin America, and there’s nothing better than displaying power over Cuba, a true Achilles heel of American foreign policy and…against US hegemonic pretensions since the Cold War,” international affairs expert Dr. Vinicius Vieira tells Sputnik.
Denmark Investing Billions in US Military Equipment to Protect Greenland - NATO Chief
12 January 2026 @ 4:25 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Denmark has invested billions in US-made military equipment to strengthen defense of its territories, including Greenland, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday.
Iran Ready to Teach Trump 'Unforgettable Lesson' If US Attacks – Parliament Speaker
12 January 2026 @ 4:22 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran is ready to teach US President Donald Trump an "unforgettable lesson" if Washington attacks the Islamic Republic, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday.
Why America’s Oil Giants Aren’t Eager to Invest in Venezuela in Wake of Maduro’s Abduction
12 January 2026 @ 3:57 pm
The significant capital investment required ($100B) and the need to wait up to 15 years to make a profit are the biggest factors hindering oil majors like Exxon, ConocoPhillips and Chevron from returning to the Venezuelan market, says international oil economist Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh.
Trump Remains Focused on Talks With Russia in Line With New Security Doctrine — Ex-Pentagon Officer
12 January 2026 @ 3:52 pm
There are clear indications that US President Donald Trump remains committed to mediating a peace deal with Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the challenge lies with his hawkish senior cabinet advisers, EMP Task Force scholar and former Pentagon officer David Pyne tells Sputnik.
Oreshnik Strike Cripples Ukraine’s Aviation Repair Hub – Russia’s MoD
12 January 2026 @ 1:39 pm
The Lvov State Aircraft Repair Plant was disabled as a result of a strike by Russia's Oreshnik missiles on the night of January 9, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Trump Claims Amid Tensions Over Greenland's Future That He 'Saved' NATO
12 January 2026 @ 1:17 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed, amid the ongoing tensions around Greenland's future, that he is the one who "saved" NATO.
‘Unsinkable US Aircraft Carrier’ in the Arctic: Strategic Logic Behind US Interest in Greenland
12 January 2026 @ 1:14 pm
If Washington moves ahead with plans to seize Greenland, it will give rise to a new European alliance, operating “without the US…where the role of American tactical nukes and nuclear umbrella will be played by the UK, France and perhaps Germany instead of the Americans,” says analyst Igor Korotchenko.
Russian Defense Industry Enterprises Fulfill All State Defense Orders - Official
12 January 2026 @ 1:08 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Enterprises of the Russian defense industry have fulfilled all tasks set in the state defense orders, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said on Monday.
EU Will Have to Negotiate With Russia at Some Point - European Commission
12 January 2026 @ 1:05 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union will have to negotiate with Russia at some point, European Commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho said on Monday.