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‘Collapse of NATO’ is ‘Only Good Outcome’ of US-Europe Spat Over Greenland - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
21 January 2026 @ 5:19 pm
For the Europeans, the takeaway from Trump’s speech at WEF was “we own you, because we have done so much for you, starting with winning WWII singlehandedly, and Europe needs to appreciate ‘Daddy’ for bailing you out of decades of bad decisions,” retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski says.
Russian Court Hands Lengthy Jail Terms to General Kirillov's Killers
21 January 2026 @ 4:57 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian military tribunal handed down lengthy prison sentences, including life imprisonment, to four men accused of killing Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov and his assistant in a 2024 terror attack, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday from the courtroom.
Greenland's Minister of Fisheries Urges Population to Stock Up on Food for 5 Days
21 January 2026 @ 4:55 pm
NUUK (Sputnik) - Greenlandic Minister of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, Self-sufficiency, and Environment Peter Borg called on the island's population to stockpile supplies for at least five days.
Trump’s Invitation to Putin to Join ‘Board of Peace’ Very Important - Congresswoman Luna
21 January 2026 @ 4:53 pm
WASHINGTON (Sputnik), Lenka White - The invitation by US President Donald Trump to Russian President Vladimir Putin to join the US-created "Board of Peace" is of enormous significance, as it will be one of the most powerful peace bodies in the world, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna said in an interview with Sputnik.
Macron Has Lost Authority Over France – Expert
21 January 2026 @ 4:17 pm
French President Emmanuel Macron has nullified years of French efforts to restore the country’s image, especially in the Middle East and Africa, Former Palestinian diplomat and political analyst Rami al-Shair told Sputnik.
‘No Resistance of Any Kind’ if US Attacks Subservient Canada – Analyst
21 January 2026 @ 3:25 pm
The Canadian army reportedly modelled a potential US military invasion of the country and any possible response, which could include hit-and-run tactics.
Trump Says He Respects Greenland, Denmark, But Only US Can Defend Island
21 January 2026 @ 2:29 pm
DAVOS (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he respects Greenland and Denmark tremendously, but only the United States can defend the Arctic island.
Putin to Keep Tabs on Response to Maritime Law Violations by Unfriendly Nations
21 January 2026 @ 2:08 pm
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will be briefed on how Russia plans to respond to violations of international maritime law by unfriendly countries, the Maritime Collegium said on Wednesday.
UK Mercenaries Eliminated in Strike on Ukraine's Headquarters Near Nikolaev – Underground
21 January 2026 @ 2:07 pm
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Mercenaries from the United Kingdom were eliminated following a strike on the Ukrainian armed forces' strategic naval operations headquarters near the city of Nikolaev, the coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network in Nikolaev, Sergey Lebedev, told Sputnik on Wednesday.
What's Behind US ‘Secret Sonic Weapon’?
21 January 2026 @ 1:20 pm
US President Donald Trump recently said that the American military may have used a unique advanced “secret sonic” armament during its abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.