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Russia Repeatedly Proved It Seeks Peace - Foreign Ministry on Geneva Talks
18 February 2026 @ 6:14 am
A new round of negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine on the Ukrainian settlement is taking place in Geneva on February 17-18 at the InterContinental Geneva Hotel.
Witkoff on Ukraine Talks in Geneva: Parties Will Keep Working to Conclude Deal
18 February 2026 @ 6:13 am
A new round of negotiations between Russia, the United States and Ukraine on the Ukrainian settlement is taking place in Geneva on February 17-18 at the InterContinental Geneva Hotel.
‘They Are Doing a Lot of Things to Sabotage Themselves’ — Vance on Europe
18 February 2026 @ 5:14 am
Vice President JD Vance pushed back against claims that the Trump administration harbors hostility toward Europe. In an interview with Fox News, he insisted instead that Washington's criticism is aimed at making the continent a "true" partner.
US Sets 'Red Lines' in Talks With Iran, Nuclear Proliferation Unacceptable - Vance
18 February 2026 @ 5:01 am
Vice President JD Vance said the US has established a number of “red lines” in negotiations with Iran, stressing that the primary goal is to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
US–Japan Trade Deal Launches $550 Billion Investment Projects — Trump
18 February 2026 @ 4:53 am
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States launched three massive projects with Japan on oil and gas production, power generation, and critical minerals, US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday.
Shutdown of Starlink Terminals Has No Effect on Russian Troops - Senior Military Official
17 February 2026 @ 6:07 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The shutdown of Starlink terminals did not affect the command and control system for Russian troops in the special military operation zone, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said on Tuesday.
US to Return to Nuclear Tests on Equal Basis, Without Atmospheric Explosions - State Dept.
17 February 2026 @ 4:36 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will return to nuclear testing on an equal basis without massive atmospheric explosions, Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Christopher Yeaw said on Tuesday.
Zelensky’s Ceasefire for Elections is Strategic Gambit, Not Democratic Move
17 February 2026 @ 4:16 pm
Volodymyr Zelensky's reluctance to hold elections in Ukraine is multi-faced, according to Marco Marsili, geopolitical analyst at CESRAN International and former OSCE election observer.
Iran, US Hold Constructive Talks, Exchange Ideas on Nuclear Issue - Foreign Minister
17 February 2026 @ 2:20 pm
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran and the United States held serious talks in a constructive atmosphere and exchanged ideas on the Iranian nuclear issue, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday.
West's Claims of Non-Involvement in Ukraine Conflict 'Epitome of Hypocrisy' - Expert
17 February 2026 @ 1:38 pm
NATO personnel operating Western military hardware in the Ukrainian conflict zone has long been an open secret, Russian military analyst Viktor Litovkin tells Sputnik.