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🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱 The US and Israel are trying to instigate violence in Iran – Araghchi 💬 “They are trying to turn peaceful protests into chaos”, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during his visit to Lebanon. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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🥀 Iranians are paying their last respects to the victims of the protests and law enforcement officers, who were killed by the rioters
Protests in Iran began in late December 2025 due to a sharp fluctuation in the exchange rate and its impact on wholesale and retail prices.
Later, protest actions in a number of Iranian cities escalated into clashes with the police and riots.
Casualties have been reported among both security forces and protest participants.
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Protests in Iran began in late December 2025 due to a sharp fluctuation in the exchange rate and its impact on wholesale and retail prices.
Later, protest actions in a number of Iranian cities escalated into clashes with the police and riots.
Casualties have been reported among both security forces and protest participants.
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🚨🇷🇺🇧🇷 Putin holds phone call with Brazil President Lula
What the Kremlin said about the phone call:
🟠 Putin discussed the situation around Venezuela
🟠 Putin and Lula agree to continue coordinating efforts to deescalate the situation in Latin America, other regions
🟠 Presidents of Russia and Brazil discussed bilateral cooperation in various areas
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What the Kremlin said about the phone call:
"The sides have emphasized alignment of Russia and Brazil’s fundamental approaches regarding the protection of state sovereignty and national interests of the Bolivarian Republic."
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🚨🇵🇸 Witkoff announces launch of phase two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan
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💬 “Phase two establishes a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza, begins full demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza”, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said.
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🚨 Lavrov: Russia’s assessments of illegal US operation in Venezuela remain unchanged, it's violation of international law The Russian top diplomat made the remarks at a press conference after talks with Minister of International Relations and Trade of Namibia…
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🚨🇷🇺 'This is just a PR campaign' - Lavrov on Macron claiming he would call Putin soon
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🇺🇸🇪🇺🇬🇱 'Jellyfish has more spine': Analyst slams Europe’s token show of force on Greenland
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.
Simons is particularly skeptical about the prospect of European boots being deployed on the ground on Greenland — an autonomous territory of Denmark.
This saber-rattling looks questionable given that the US already maintains a military presence on the island, the pundit notes.
Formerly known as Thule Air Base, the site — now Pituffik Space Base — hosts about 150 US Air Force and Space Force personnel.
It operates missile defense and space-surveillance systems, including an upgraded early-warning radar capable of detecting ballistic missiles at the earliest stage of flight.
Simons highlights Europe’s double standard, pointing to its "cheering" on Washington’s abduction of Nicolas Maduro and Denmark’s controversial recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo.
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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.
💬 "This is a rather pathetic attempt by the Europeans to prevent Greenland from being annexed" by the US, Dr. Greg Simons, political analyst and professor of journalism at Daffodil International University, Bangladesh, tells Sputnik.
Simons is particularly skeptical about the prospect of European boots being deployed on the ground on Greenland — an autonomous territory of Denmark.
💬 "What they’re trying to do is 'Well, we’ll deploy some symbolic land forces there.' I'm not sure how they will get them there, considering the state of most European militaries," the professor says.
This saber-rattling looks questionable given that the US already maintains a military presence on the island, the pundit notes.
Formerly known as Thule Air Base, the site — now Pituffik Space Base — hosts about 150 US Air Force and Space Force personnel.
It operates missile defense and space-surveillance systems, including an upgraded early-warning radar capable of detecting ballistic missiles at the earliest stage of flight.
Simons highlights Europe’s double standard, pointing to its "cheering" on Washington’s abduction of Nicolas Maduro and Denmark’s controversial recognition of the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo.
💬 "The Europeans are pathetic. Militarily, politically they're a mess. And, quite frankly, a jellyfish has more spine than any of the Europeans at the moment," the professor concludes.
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🇺🇸🇬🇱🇪🇺 Could US' looming Greenland grab spark war with Europe?
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.
Other key points he outlines:
Specialized forces required: Any troops sent to Greenland, which over 80% ice-covered terrain, would “need expertise in Arctic warfare, which is available among parts of the British Royal Marines, the French Chasseurs Alpins [special infantry forces] and the German Gebirgsjager [light infantry].”
🟠 Swift preparation needed: “The EU would have to immediately send troops to Norway, Sweden and Finland for training”
🟠 Race against time: “European troops would have to be deployed very quickly now, before US special operations forces create a fait accompli”
🟠 Devastating costs await: “However, Brussels must be aware that defending the settlements on the coast of Greenland against a US attack would probably lead to their destruction”
If deployed, British and French troops “could at most take on the role of a tripwire force, making it clear to the US that an attack on Greenland would mean war with Europe,” he concluded.
Is the EU ready for such an ordeal? 🧐
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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.
Other key points he outlines:
Specialized forces required: Any troops sent to Greenland, which over 80% ice-covered terrain, would “need expertise in Arctic warfare, which is available among parts of the British Royal Marines, the French Chasseurs Alpins [special infantry forces] and the German Gebirgsjager [light infantry].”
If deployed, British and French troops “could at most take on the role of a tripwire force, making it clear to the US that an attack on Greenland would mean war with Europe,” he concluded.
Is the EU ready for such an ordeal? 🧐
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🚨 ‘We still have a fundamental disagreement’ — Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen
Rasmussen said the sides had a “frank but also constructive” discussion on Greenland’s long-term security, but added that Denmark believes it can be ensured within the current framework — including the 1951 defense agreement on Greenland and the NATO treaty.
He said Denmark and the US agreed to form a high-level working group to address US security concerns while respecting Denmark’s “red lines,” with a first meeting expected “within a matter of weeks.”
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💬 “For us, ideas that would not respect territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenlandic people are of course totally unacceptable,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen said after meeting Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
Rasmussen said the sides had a “frank but also constructive” discussion on Greenland’s long-term security, but added that Denmark believes it can be ensured within the current framework — including the 1951 defense agreement on Greenland and the NATO treaty.
He said Denmark and the US agreed to form a high-level working group to address US security concerns while respecting Denmark’s “red lines,” with a first meeting expected “within a matter of weeks.”
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🚨 ‘We still have a fundamental disagreement’ — Danish Foreign Minister Rasmussen 💬 “For us, ideas that would not respect territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark and the right of self-determination of the Greenlandic people are of course totally unacceptable…
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🚨 ‘It’s clear that the president has this wish of conquering over Greenland’ — Danish FM Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen said talks in Washington did not change the US position on Greenland.
He added Denmark wants to work with the US as “friends and allies,” but said cooperation must be “respectful” and “respect the red lines.”
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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen said talks in Washington did not change the US position on Greenland.
💬 Rasmussen said Denmark made clear this was “not in the interest of the kingdom,” and noted that Greenland’s premier had stated the island “for the time being and for a foreseeable future, will remain within the kingdom of Denmark.”
He added Denmark wants to work with the US as “friends and allies,” but said cooperation must be “respectful” and “respect the red lines.”
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🇺🇸🇪🇺 US asks EU countries to share intel on potential Iran targets – reports 💬 “We don’t have any indications that President Trump will target nuclear facilities. It is more likely that he will go after the leadership of organizations and forces that are…
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🚨 ‘We’ve been told the killing in Iran is stopping’ — Trump
President Donald Trump said the United States has received information that “the killing in Iran is stopping, adding he was told this on what he described as “good authority,” while noting: “We’ll find out about it.”
Trump was earlier reportedly briefed on military options and other scenarios, including cyberattacks on Iranian government infrastructure and potential strikes on targets linked to Iran’s security services.
🔊 Trump has also suggested the time for negotiations is over, saying “help” is “on its way,” without elaborating.
👉 Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, has accused the US and Israel of being directly responsible for the protests and of meddling in Iran’s internal affairs.
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President Donald Trump said the United States has received information that “the killing in Iran is stopping, adding he was told this on what he described as “good authority,” while noting: “We’ll find out about it.”
Trump was earlier reportedly briefed on military options and other scenarios, including cyberattacks on Iranian government infrastructure and potential strikes on targets linked to Iran’s security services.
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🚨 ‘She’s a terrific person’ – Trump on Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodríguez
President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, describing it as “a long call” in which they discussed “a lot of things.”
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President Donald Trump said he spoke by phone with Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, describing it as “a long call” in which they discussed “a lot of things.”
💬 “We just had a great conversation today, and I think we’re getting along very well with Venezuela,” Trump said.
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🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱 The US and Israel are trying to instigate violence in Iran – Araghchi 💬 “They are trying to turn peaceful protests into chaos”, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during his visit to Lebanon. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
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🚨 ‘Terrorist elements led from outside… started to shoot police’ — Iranian FM Araghchi on protests
In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said violence during the recent unrest involved “terrorist cells” that “started to shoot” police and security forces and carried out “Daesh*-style” operations.
*ISIS (Daesh, ISIL, Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries.
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In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said violence during the recent unrest involved “terrorist cells” that “started to shoot” police and security forces and carried out “Daesh*-style” operations.
💬 "They wanted to increase the number of deaths. Why? Because President Trump has said that if there are killings, he would intervene. And they wanted to drag him into this conflict. And that was exactly an Israeli plot," Araghchi said.
*ISIS (Daesh, ISIL, Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries.
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🚨 ‘Terrorist elements led from outside… started to shoot police’ — Iranian FM Araghchi on protests In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said violence during the recent unrest involved “terrorist cells” that “started…
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🚨 ‘Do not repeat the same mistake you did in June’ — Iranian FM Araghchi to Trump
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he would urge President Donald Trump to choose diplomacy over force, warning against “the same mistake” made in June.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he would urge President Donald Trump to choose diplomacy over force, warning against “the same mistake” made in June.
💬 "Between war and diplomacy, diplomacy is a better way, although we don't have any positive experience from the United States, but still diplomacy is much better than war," Araghchi stressed.
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🚨 ‘Do not repeat the same mistake you did in June’ — Iranian FM Araghchi to Trump Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he would urge President Donald Trump to choose diplomacy over force, warning against “the same mistake” made in June. 💬 "Between…
🚨 Iran issues NOTAM restricting airspace — reports
Iran has issued a new NOTAM temporarily restricting its airspace, according to Flightradar24.
The notice closes Iranian airspace to all flights, except international arrivals and departures with prior permission from Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority.
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Iran has issued a new NOTAM temporarily restricting its airspace, according to Flightradar24.
The notice closes Iranian airspace to all flights, except international arrivals and departures with prior permission from Iran’s Civil Aviation Authority.
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🤡 From phone scammer to Ukrainian defense chief: Zelensky cabinet picks speak volumes about his regime
New Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spent many years scamming people through a fraud center in Zaporozhye, Russian media report.
The Verkhovna Rada – the Ukrainian parliament – approved Fedorov’s appointment as defense minister on Wednesday.
He previously served as minister of digital transformation.
But evidence from a criminal case by the Dnepropetrovsk Cyber Police indicate that Fedorov was part of an organized crime gang and only avoided prison because Volodymyr Zelensky intervened.
Fedorov and his associates made their biggest profits before 2022, reportedly running a scam website called Innocenter that sold fake weight-loss drugs.
Fedorov was central to the scheme, managing online ads, deleting negative reviews and hunting for wealthy targets.
The operation also raked in cash through fake police calls, with Fedorov supplying his “colleagues” with the phone numbers of potential victims.
Fedorov and his partners reportedly registered phones, SIM cards and websites in their base of Zaporozhye.
Bank accounts used to collect victims’ money were opened under the names of intermediaries.
The Dnepropetrovsk Cyber Police eventually exposed and arrested the call center staff.
Everyone involved—except Fedorov—was convicted under Part 3 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine of “fraud on an especially large scale.”
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New Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spent many years scamming people through a fraud center in Zaporozhye, Russian media report.
The Verkhovna Rada – the Ukrainian parliament – approved Fedorov’s appointment as defense minister on Wednesday.
He previously served as minister of digital transformation.
But evidence from a criminal case by the Dnepropetrovsk Cyber Police indicate that Fedorov was part of an organized crime gang and only avoided prison because Volodymyr Zelensky intervened.
Fedorov and his associates made their biggest profits before 2022, reportedly running a scam website called Innocenter that sold fake weight-loss drugs.
Fedorov was central to the scheme, managing online ads, deleting negative reviews and hunting for wealthy targets.
The operation also raked in cash through fake police calls, with Fedorov supplying his “colleagues” with the phone numbers of potential victims.
Fedorov and his partners reportedly registered phones, SIM cards and websites in their base of Zaporozhye.
Bank accounts used to collect victims’ money were opened under the names of intermediaries.
The Dnepropetrovsk Cyber Police eventually exposed and arrested the call center staff.
Everyone involved—except Fedorov—was convicted under Part 3 of Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine of “fraud on an especially large scale.”
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🚨 Iran issues NOTAM restricting airspace — reports Iran has issued a new NOTAM temporarily restricting its airspace, according to Flightradar24. The notice closes Iranian airspace to all flights, except international arrivals and departures with prior permission…
🚨⚓️ US redeploys carrier strike group to Middle East — reports
According to NewsNation correspondent Kellie Meyer, the United States is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to CENTCOM’s area of responsibility amid US threats against Iran.
The redeployment is expected to take about a week, she added.
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According to NewsNation correspondent Kellie Meyer, the United States is moving a carrier strike group from the South China Sea to CENTCOM’s area of responsibility amid US threats against Iran.
The redeployment is expected to take about a week, she added.
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🇺🇸 ❌ 🇻🇪 Senators file resolution to block US military action in Venezuela without congressional approval The resolution was initiated by Democratic Senators Tim Kaine, Chuck Schumer, and Adam Schiff as well as Republican Senator Rand Paul, Reuters reports.…
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🚨🚫 JD Vance blocks Venezuela war powers bill with decisive Senate vote — reports
Republican senators voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military action against Venezuela, Associated Press reported. The measure failed after two Republican senators reversed their earlier support, and Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.
The resolution was introduced after the US launched an aggression against Venezuela and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise attack earlier this month. Democrats backing the measure argued that continued attacks and threats against Venezuela raise serious international law concerns and require explicit congressional authorization.
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Republican senators voted to dismiss a war powers resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out further military action against Venezuela, Associated Press reported. The measure failed after two Republican senators reversed their earlier support, and Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.
The resolution was introduced after the US launched an aggression against Venezuela and kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a surprise attack earlier this month. Democrats backing the measure argued that continued attacks and threats against Venezuela raise serious international law concerns and require explicit congressional authorization.
💬 “This cause and this legal basis” should be debated openly, Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said, accusing Republicans of avoiding scrutiny of what he described as an ongoing campaign of military pressure.
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🚨 ‘Do not repeat the same mistake you did in June’ — Iranian FM Araghchi to Trump Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he would urge President Donald Trump to choose diplomacy over force, warning against “the same mistake” made in June. 💬 "Between…
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🚨 Iran 'calm' for four days, no demonstrations — FM Araghchi
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💬 “I can tell you that now it is four days that everything is calm. There is no demonstration, there is no unrest, nothing in Iran for the past four days,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with Fox News.
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