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Ukraine Talks to Take Place in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5 - Kremlin
2 February 2026 @ 10:10 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The next round of negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will be held on February 4-5, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Russian Forces Liberate Pridorozhnoye Settlement in Zaporozhye Region
2 February 2026 @ 9:21 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces liberated the settlement of Pridorozhnoye in the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
Scientists Discover 'Clockwork Gears' of Mood
2 February 2026 @ 8:51 am
Scientists have identified a genetic factor that causes mood deterioration in the winter. The factor, which "regulates" a person's mood depending on sleep patterns, daylight hours, and other factors, was discovered by researchers at Tyumen State Medical University (TyumSMU) as part of an international scientific team.
France Exploring Ways to Overthrow Madagascar's New President - Russian Foreign Intel
2 February 2026 @ 8:19 am
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France is exploring ways to overthrow the new president of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, and restore a regime loyal to Paris, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday.
Netherlands Fast-Tracks Retooling Civilian Infrastructure for NATO’s Next War
2 February 2026 @ 6:30 am
As NATO pushes the non-existent ‘Russia threat’ narrative, the Netherlands is among the frontrunners preparing for a potential conflict by 2030, says Russia's Ambassador to the kingdom, Vladimir Tarabrin.
Slovakia Stands Firm on Keeping Vital Nuclear Fuel Supply Deal With Russia
2 February 2026 @ 5:34 am
Slovakia does not plan to terminate its agreement with Russia for nuclear fuel supplies for nuclear power plants, Tibor Gaspar, deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament, said.
Russia-US Nuclear Disarmament Talks Possible Even After New START Ends - Expert
2 February 2026 @ 3:59 am
The United States and Russia can initiate dialogue on nuclear disarmament following the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), according to Daryl Kimball, Executive Director of the Arms Control Association.
Venezuela Sends First-Ever Export Cargo of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
2 February 2026 @ 3:37 am
Venezuela has sent its first-ever cargo of liquefied petroleum gas abroad, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said.
US Now Surpasses Japan in Steel Production — Trump
2 February 2026 @ 3:19 am
"It has just been announced that the United States of America made more Steel last year, 2025, than the Great Country of Japan, a major Steelmaker," Trump announced on Truth Social.
Fair Nuclear Deal With US Possible in Short Time - Iranian Foreign Minister
1 February 2026 @ 6:34 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Tehran and Washington can seal a fair nuclear deal soon, with the chance to reach such an agreement should not be missed, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday.