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🇷🇺 RT
World

US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks – mediator

The US and Iran have reportedly made significant progress in their nuclear talks in Geneva, as described by the mediator and Iranian officials.

Feb 26 • 22:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks

Iran has declined to meet President Trump's demands during nuclear negotiations, despite reported advancements in the talks.

Feb 26 • 21:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The EU urges Kyrgyzstan to stop re-exporting sanctioned goods to Russia

The EU has called on Kyrgyzstan to cease the re-export of banned European Union goods to Russia, as it may be helping Moscow circumvent sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 21:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Iran's Foreign Minister: We Made Good Progress in Negotiations with the United States

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that recent negotiations between Iran and the United States concerning Iran's nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions have shown significant progress.

Feb 26 • 21:08 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

MOL issued an ultimatum to JANAF, Šušnjar responded: 'We do not agree to blackmail'

Hungarian oil and gas company MOL Group has accused JANAF of violating EU regulations by refusing to transport Russian crude oil not covered by sanctions, leading to a governmental response from Croatian Economy Minister Ante Šušnjar.

Feb 26 • 20:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Francesca Albanese's Family Sues Trump: Here's Why

The family of Francesca Albanese has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and other members of the U.S. administration over sanctions related to her position on Palestinian rights.

Feb 26 • 20:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Progress for Iran and the USA: - More serious than before

Recent negotiations in Geneva between the USA and Iran have made significant progress, with both sides discussing key issues regarding nuclear matters and sanctions seriously.

Feb 26 • 20:19 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Iran's Foreign Minister: Serious Talks Were Held, We Clarified What Needs to Happen from Our Side

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported on serious and lengthy discussions between the US and Iran in Geneva regarding sanctions and nuclear issues.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Tension between Cuba and the United States: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's team speaks with Raul Castro's grandson about possible easing of sanctions on the island

The US Secretary of State's team met with Raul Castro's grandson to discuss potential easing of sanctions on Cuba during a Caribbean summit.

Feb 26 • 19:29 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Francesca Albanese's family sues the Trump government over sanctions imposed by the United States

The family of UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese is suing the Trump government for sanctions that they claim have ruined their lives.

Feb 26 • 19:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The White House Plays with Lukoil. There Will Be Peace, There Will Be Consent for Sale

The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended the deadline for finalizing Lukoil's asset sale to April 1, urging Russia to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 18:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Maduro's lawyer says he has no money to pay for his defense in New York

Maduro's lawyer reported that U.S. sanctions have prevented the Venezuelan government from financing his legal defense in a New York drug trafficking and corruption case.

Feb 26 • 18:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Developments in Lukoil's Foreign Operations Sale

The United States aims to delay the sale of Russian Lukoil's foreign operations to pressure Russia into peace talks regarding Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

US and Iranian Representatives Continue Nuclear Talks Next Week in Vienna

Significant progress was made in nuclear discussions between US and Iran representatives in Switzerland, though key disagreements remain over uranium enrichment.

Feb 26 • 17:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The issue is not geopolitical: What Khamenei does not fear, which the US overlooks

The article discusses the stance of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei regarding Western pressure and sanctions, emphasizing his refusal to accept unconditional surrender based on his worldview and identity.

Feb 26 • 17:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU tells Kyrgyzstan to stop helping Russia circumvent sanctions

The European Union has issued a directive to Kyrgyzstan to cease its assistance in enabling Russia to bypass sanctions imposed due to its invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The United States Delays the Sale of Lukoil

The United States is delaying the sale of Russian oil giant Lukoil's international assets to put pressure on Russia in peace negotiations with Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 16:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Arcom orders the blocking of 35 media sites and access to Russian television and radio

Arcom has mandated the blocking of 35 Russian media websites and access to Russian television and radio.

Feb 26 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Reuters: The United States Delays Sale of Russian Lukoil

The United States is delaying the sale of Russian oil giant Lukoil's international assets to pressure Russia in peace negotiations with Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 15:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Reuters: The USA slows down the sale of Lukoil's assets due to peace talks in Ukraine

The USA is delaying the sale of international assets of the Russian oil giant Lukoil to use them as leverage in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 15:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Russia's war economy is losing momentum: growth is slowing, risks are piling up

Recent reports indicate that Russia's economy, while not collapsing, is becoming increasingly fragile amid various challenges.

Feb 26 • 15:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: Thursday Events in Brief

Lithuanian Defense Minister evaluates the country's defense policy while police begin inquiries into an incident at a school in Alytus, amid extended EU sanctions against Belarus, US-Ukrainian negotiations in Geneva, and North Korea's favorable stance towards the US.

Feb 26 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Record 'oil on water' from Iran just before Trump's final decision

Iran's oil exports are surging ahead of the third round of nuclear talks with the U.S., reaching historic levels of oil 'on water' as the country aims to expedite shipments before potential new sanctions.

Feb 26 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Orban Escalates: Requests Experts from Brussels Regarding the Druzhba Pipeline

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban intensifies his rhetoric against Ukraine regarding the Druzhba pipeline and requests experts from Brussels to assess damages.

Feb 26 • 14:05 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

What’s at stake in the third round of US-Iran talks?

The article discusses the ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Geneva regarding Iran's nuclear program and the easing of sanctions amid escalating military tensions.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Sberbank Reports Record $22Bln Profit in 2025

Sberbank has announced a record net profit of $22 billion for 2025, marking its third consecutive year of growth despite ongoing Western sanctions.

Feb 26 • 13:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Prime Minister: Blocking Hungary's sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine is unacceptable

Lithuanian Prime Minister emphasizes the unacceptable nature of Hungary blocking sanctions on Russia and support for Ukraine during a recent visit to Brussels.

Feb 26 • 13:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lukoil to Bulgarians: You must buy Russian oil

Lukoil's trading company Litasco announced that Bulgaria's measures against it violate the Energy Charter Treaty, following Bulgaria's suspension of Russian oil imports and handling of Lukoil's assets.

Feb 26 • 12:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU has struck Lukashenko – extended sanctions on Belarus

The European Union has renewed sanctions against Belarus, maintaining their existing intensity and scope amidst ongoing repression and military cooperation with Russia by Belarusian authorities.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Exclusive Interview with Abbas Araqchi Before the Third Round of Talks in Geneva

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi criticized the U.S. understanding of Iran, attributing misconceptions to the Israeli lobby, and outlined Iran's readiness to enhance trust in its nuclear program, contingent on the lifting of U.S. sanctions.

Feb 26 • 11:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

UN Security Council sanctions RSF commanders for atrocities in Darfur

The UN Security Council has imposed sanctions on four commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for their involvement in atrocities in Darfur, which have been described as having the hallmarks of genocide.

Feb 26 • 11:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Negotiations and super-jets USA. Last resort for Iran

US diplomacy ramps up pressure on Iran with military deployments and new sanctions ahead of nuclear program negotiations in Geneva.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Third Round of US-Iran Negotiations Held; US Military Preparedness and Iran's Nuclear Proposal Under Review

The US and Iran held a third round of high-level negotiations in Geneva amid heightened military readiness by the US and expectations from Iran for sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear limitations.

Feb 26 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

M. Rubio: Iran is trying to create intercontinental missiles

M. Rubio expressed concern over Iran's capability to develop intercontinental missiles that could threaten parts of Europe, despite facing economic sanctions.

Feb 26 • 09:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iran: focus will be solely on the nuclear issue

Iran is focusing its negotiations solely on nuclear issues while seeking the lifting of sanctions and asserting its right to peaceful nuclear energy usage.

Feb 26 • 09:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Putin's regime has tightened the noose. Europe can tighten it further

The article discusses the increasing pressure on Putin's regime due to European actions.

Feb 26 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US continues to pressure Moscow and is not imposing sanctions on Ukraine – Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that the U.S. is increasing pressure on Russia while maintaining support for Ukraine without imposing sanctions.

Feb 26 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

EP Chair: The European Union must do more to stop Russia's 'shadow fleet'

European Parliament Chair Metsola emphasized the need for the EU to intensify efforts to halt Russia's shadow fleet, which is transporting sanctioned energy resources through European waters.

Feb 26 • 07:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Why Americans will confront China if they attack Iran

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are escalating despite ongoing negotiations, highlighting a critical point in international relations involving nuclear capabilities and economic sanctions.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 26, 2026

The UN has sanctioned four leaders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces for atrocities linked to the violent takeover of el-Fasher.

Feb 26 • 07:38 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

USA opens for Venezuelan oil to Cuba

The USA announces it will allow the sale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba for commercial and humanitarian purposes under specific conditions.

Feb 26 • 05:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Wójcik: Unacceptable Creativity in Punishment

The article discusses the legal boundaries regarding employer sanctions in labor law, specifically addressing the inappropriate interpretation and implementation of penalties by employers in Poland.

Feb 26 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Maduro has no money to pay his lawyers; US denied he used Venezuela's money

The US has blocked Venezuela from paying legal fees for Nicolás Maduro, raising constitutional issues over his right to a defense.

Feb 26 • 04:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Coast Guard of Cuba killed 4 people on a boat registered in Florida

Cuban authorities reported that four individuals were killed on a Florida-registered boat near the island, raising questions about the vessel's intentions and the passengers' identities.

Feb 26 • 04:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

239 Parents Who Failed to Pay Child Support...281 Sanctions Including Travel Ban and Disclosure of Names

239 parents who have failed to pay child support will face sanctions including travel bans and the suspension of driving licenses.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Hundreds of Russian shadow tankers trigger military alarm transiting NATO waters: report

Russian-operated shadow tankers moving through NATO waters are raising concerns of military confrontation due to sanctions and escalating tensions.

Feb 26 • 02:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council definitively approves project that increases sanctions for animal mistreatment in Campinas

The City Council of Campinas has permanently approved a project that toughens the Animal Protection Statute by increasing penalties for animal mistreatment in the city.

Feb 25 • 23:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Nicolás Maduro's lawyer claims that the U.S. is blocking a license for Venezuela to pay for its legal defense

Nicolás Maduro's lawyer reported that the U.S. Treasury Department has blocked a license intended for Venezuela to fund his legal defense.

Feb 25 • 23:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Four passengers of a US boat killed after intrusion in Cuban waters

A clash between a US boat and the Cuban border patrol resulted in four deaths and six injuries, escalating tensions amid increased US sanctions against Cuba.

Feb 25 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

EU not doing enough to stop Russian shadow fleet, European Parliament president says

Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, criticized the EU for not adequately combating Russia's shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.

Feb 25 • 22:17 UTC

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