📹 Trump confirms taking part in ongoing US-Iran talks

President Trump stated he has had and will continue to have conversations with Iran, while noting the movement of US warships towards Iran.

"We have a lot of very big, powerful ships sailing to Iran right now. It would be great if we didn’t have to use them."

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🗣 Greenland may seek to rejoin EU — Deputy speaker

Bentiaraq Ottosen, deputy speaker of Greenland's parliament, told Sputnik the island is considering a return to the European Union to counter potential US economic tariffs and security threats.

"If we hit a bad economic tariff from the US, so we need to take to the European Union ... for national security reasons," Ottosen said.

Greenland left the EU in 1985. The parliament discussed the possibility of rejoining as an independent state or as part of Denmark.

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🔊 Mexico will never accept joint operations with the US — President

President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that her government "will never authorize joint operations with US forces on Mexican soil" targeting drug cartels.

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🔥 Trump declares trade war on Canadian aviation

President Trump announced the US will decertify all Canadian-made aircraft, in retaliation for Canada's refusal to certify Gulfstream jets.

"Canada has wrongfully, illegally, and steadfastly refused to certify the Gulfstream 500, 600, 700, and 800 Jets, one of the greatest, most technologically advanced airplanes ever made," he wrote on Truth Social.

He warned that if not "immediately corrected," he will impose a 50% tariff on all aircraft sold into the US from Canada.

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💬 Germany ignored Russia's offer to resume Nord Stream gas supplies

Russia's statements about its readiness to resume natural gas supplies have been left unanswered by Germany, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky told Sputnik.

"Our statements about our readiness to resume gas supplies via the intact branch of the pipeline, provided Germany is willing, have been left without an answer."

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🗣 🇷🇺 Russia cementing new Mideast ‘balancing’ role as architect of stability - analyst

Russia is emerging as a pivotal source of stability in the Middle East’s shifting political landscape, according to Lebanese international relations expert Elias Murr.

💬 He cites the recent visits to Moscow by Syrian Transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as evidence that Russia’s role now extends beyond military involvement and is increasingly viewed as a structural pillar for post-conflict stability.

"In this light, current Russian diplomatic activity can be seen as part of a broader strategy based on strengthening regional stability through conflict management rather than fueling them,” he explained.

Moscow is keeping channels open with both regional and global players, focusing on rebalancing political frameworks, attracting investment, and laying the groundwork for reconstruction—particularly in energy and strategic infrastructure, Murr stressed.

👉 The analyst concludes that deepening ties with Gulf states reflects frustration with US unilateralism and a growing interest towards diversifying partnerships with Russia and China.

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🚨 🇺🇸 US imposing extreme living conditions on Cuba with its fuel blockade

💬 "We denounce before the world this brutal act of aggression against Cuba and its people, who for more than 65 years have been subjected to the longest and cruelest economic blockade ever applied against an entire nation and who are now promised to be subjected to extreme living conditions" Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said on X.

Earlier, Trump signed an executive order under which Washington may impose additional tariffs on imports from countries that supply oil to Cuba. The US leader also declared a national emergency due to a security threat, which allegedly emanates from Cuba.

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🇩🇪 Germany eyes joint nuclear deterrence in full-blown militarization frenzy

“These discussions [within the EU] are underway,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told reporters.

Germany is bound by two international pacts NOT to possess its own nuclear weapons:

▫️ Two Plus Four Treaty that allowed the reunification of Germany in 1990

▫️ Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Merz said the talks are in their very early stages and claimed they don't contradict the nuclear sharing with the US.

Although Germany is not a nuclear power, under NATO’s nuclear sharing concept the country provides combat aircraft that could be equipped with US nuclear weapons stored on German soil.

Russia has repeatedly condemned the escalation of tensions in Europe driven by NATO and EU member states, stressing that the true purpose of this strategy is to form public demand for militarization.

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🚨 Ukrainian agent’s assassination attempt on Russian serviceman thwarted

An agent of Ukraine’s special services was detained in St. Petersburg, Russian security services said.

The agent acted on instructions from a handler, received a weapon, and conducted reconnaissance of the area. A Makarov pistol fitted with a suppressor was seized from him.

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🔸 US eases some oil sanctions on Venezuela to boost US oil companies

🔸 Trump declares national emergency to address threats allegedly coming from Cuba

🔸 Mexico says will never accept joint operations with the US

🔸 Greenland may seek to rejoin EU — deputy speaker

🔸 US and Israel could use Iraq for provocations against Iran – expert

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🔥 🇷🇺 Russian Dnepr battlegroup liberates Novoyakovlevka in Zaporozhye region

Strike UAV operators and artillery crews delivered precise strikes on command posts, relay antennas

This breakthrough opens the way for troops to advance into Zaporozhye

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🚨 More than 12,000 civilians killed in Ukraine's attacks since 2014 - Miroshnik

According to Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large for crimes of the Kiev regime, in 2025 alone:

🔶 At least 1,065 civilians killed

🔶 At least 6,483 were injured

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🚨 Ukrainian assassination plot foiled - Russian security service

Footage shows an agent of Ukraine’s special services being detained in St. Petersburg

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🚨🇷🇺 Russia agrees to Trump's request to refrain from strikes on Kiev until February 1 - Kremlin

Trump did make personal request to Putin to refrain from strikes on Kiev for one week until February 1, Kremlin Spox Dmitry Peskov said.

The purpose of the Trump's request is to create favorable conditions for negotiations, he added.

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🚨🇷🇺 Russia has its own reasoned position on issue of Сrimea and Donbass - Kremlin

Russia considers conclusions of UN Secretariat on Crimea and Donbass deeply wrong from point of view of international law, Kremlin Spox Dmitry Peskov said, adding that Russia does not agree with them.

Earlier, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the UN's legal office concluded "the principle of self-determination does not apply" in Crimea or Donbass, asserting that "territorial integrity prevails.

Other statements by Peskov:

🟠 Putin didn't invite Zelensky anywhere on his own initiative and didn't offer him meetings. By inviting to Moscow, Putin responded to Zelensky's initiative, it's important to understand this

🟠 Russia saw Zelensky's statements that Ukraine won't compromise on Donbass, Zaporozhye nuclear plant. Dynamics on Donbass front speaks for itself, while the plant has been under Russia's control for more than two years

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🚨🇷🇺💥 RUSSIAN MOD WEEKLY UPDATE: HUGE GAINS AND DEVASTATING UKRAINIAN LOSSES

⚡️ BERESTOK IN THE DONETSK REGION & TERNOVATOYE AND RECHNOYE IN THE ZAPOROZHYE REGION FREED

The capture of Berestok in the Donetsk region has enabled Russian forces to consolidate their bridgehead for a further advance towards the city of Konstantinovka.

By taking Ternovatoye, Russian forces have extended their zone of control westward of the Gaichur River, creating a platform for offensive operations to cut Ukrainian logistics lines.

Thanks to the liberation of Rechnoye in the Zaporzhye region, Russian forces have now secured a crossing over the Konka River.

🟠  In response to terrorist attacks by Ukraine, Russian air and missile power unleashed seven strikes on Ukrainian defense, energy and transport infrastructure supporting the Kiev regime’s forces. These included assaults on fuel and ammunition depots, attack drone production and storage sites, as well as temporary deployment points for Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries

🟠 Six settlements were liberated over the past week by Russian forces 

🟠 The Black Sea Fleet destroyed one unmanned vessel launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

🟠 Russian air and missile firepower vaporized three Ukrainian MLRS combat vehicles

🟠 Air defense superiority: 46 US-made HIMARS rockets, one modernized S-200 anti-aircraft guided missile, as well as four guided aerial bombs and 822 fixed-wing drones were shot down by Russian air defense systems over the past seven days

🟠 Ukrainian losses: around 8,565 troops killed or wounded

Read about the origins of Russia's special military op HERE

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🔍 Russia doubts Ukraine’s sole involvement in the Nord Stream explosion - MFA

💬 "The task of conducting an impartial and comprehensive investigation remains on the agenda. The version suggesting the involvement of Western intelligence services requires proper verification," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

For more details on the Nord Stream terrorist attacks, read HERE

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🇺🇸 🇨🇺 US threats against Cuba ‘complete disregard’ for human life – former diplomat

The US’ bellicose rhetoric toward Cuba is a "blatant violation of international law and UN Charter, which reflects the Trump administration’s disregard for the principles of multilateral cooperation,” Norma Goicochea, president of the Cuban Association of the United Nations, tells Sputnik.

💬 “The US government is unpredictable, which is why we must be prepared for a diplomatic battle and for defending our country in every sphere,” Goicochea underlines.

She notes that while similar tensions have occurred before, including the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, the current situation is complicated by NATO’s ongoing expansion, which includes accession of traditionally neutral states.

She bemoans the fact that the US administration talks about "defeating Cuba" without considering the consequences of military action against the island.

💬 “This is a complete disregard for the lives and security of millions of [Cuban] children, young people, the elderly, and women—people who for more than six decades have endured a brutal, criminal, and illegal blockade affecting the economy, trade, finance, and technology,” Goicochea concludes.

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🔊🇨🇳🇨🇺 China firmly supports Cuba in defending its sovereignty and security

China also opposes foreign interference in Cuba's internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said.

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🚨 🇮🇷 'Any aggression against Iran will receive immediate response' - Pezeshkian

🔊 "We do not accept war in any way, but any aggression against the Iranian state and people will receive an immediate and decisive response," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in a phone call.

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🇭🇺 Szijjarto warns Ukraine not to meddle in Hungary’s internal affairs

💬 “The Ukrainian side should prepare for the fact that we will use all means to protect our sovereignty and will employ all possible tools to protect ourself from Ukrainian interference,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto underscored.

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