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Could US' Looming Greenland Grab Spark War With Europe?
14 January 2026 @ 5:49 pm
In Greenland, “what matters is who controls the settlements and important infrastructure such as deep-water ports and large airports,” Swiss political and military expert Ralph Bosshard tells Sputnik.
Russia Strongly Condemns Ukraine's Attack on Caspian Pipeline Consortium Oil Tankers
14 January 2026 @ 4:38 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia strongly condemns Ukraine's attack on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) oil tankers, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
Putin Discusses Situation in Venezuela With Brazilian President – Kremlin
14 January 2026 @ 3:37 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during which they discussed the situation in Venezuela, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Israeli Prime Minister's Plane Returns From Crete Amid Iran Tensions
14 January 2026 @ 3:22 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane has returned to Israel following a flight to Crete.
US Pulls Military Personnel From Key Middle East Bases Amid Rising Tensions With Iran – Report
14 January 2026 @ 1:32 pm
The US is withdrawing some personnel from key bases in the Middle East as a precautionary measure amid rising tensions in the region, the agency reports, citing an unnamed US official.
Pepe Escobar: How BRICS May Deliver Structural Shock to US Dollar System
14 January 2026 @ 1:19 pm
The oligarchy that really controls the Empire of Chaos has hit the panic button, as the structural contours of Hegemony seriously wobble.
Russian Forces Wipe Out Ukrainian Troops in Komarovka
14 January 2026 @ 12:56 pm
Russian Battlegroup Sever liberated the settlement of Komarovka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
'Jellyfish Have More Spine': Analyst Slams Europe’s Token Show of Force on Greenland
14 January 2026 @ 12:54 pm
Led by the UK and Germany, Europe is debating a military buildup on Greenland — while France plans to open a consulate on February 6 as a diplomatic “mic drop” at Washington.
Tanker Matilda Attacked by 2 Ukrainian UAVs on January 13 - MoD
14 January 2026 @ 11:53 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian oil tanker Matilda, flying the flag of Malta, was attacked by two Ukrainian attack UAVs at a distance of about 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the city of Anapa in the Krasnodar Territory, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Lavrov Blasts US’s Illegal Venezuela Op as Blatant Violation of International Law
14 January 2026 @ 11:03 am
Russia's stance on the US's illegal operation in Venezuela remains unchanged, since it is a flagarant violation of international law, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.