February 16 China pledges aid to Ukraine as US officials warn Beijing is quietly fueling Russia’s war China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.
February 14 Russia murdered Alexei Navalny with deadly frog poison, European countries conclude U.K, Sweden, France, Germany and Netherlands say they're "confident" Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a lethal toxin from South American poison dart frogs.
February 11 Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits — as long as US does the same Russia has agreed to abide by the expired New START Treaty, which puts limits on Moscow and Washington's nuclear arms, as long as the U.S. does the same.
February 7 Zelenskyy claims US gave Ukraine and Russia a deadline to reach peace agreement Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as Zelenskyy confirms U.S.-mediated peace negotiations are underway with a summer deadline.
February 6 No limits, no inspections: US and Russia face post–New START era as Trump pushes new nuclear deal Nuclear treaty between U.S. and Russia has expired, leaving world's largest arsenals uncapped as Trump demands new deal and Moscow warns agreement "impossible."
February 4 Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.
February 4 World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades The New START treaty expires, ending nuclear arms limits between the U.S. and Russia for the first time in more than 50 years. There are no inspections and no caps on arsenals.
February 4 Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on range of issues including Russia-Ukraine war President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.
February 3 Russia launches record missile barrage against Ukraine one day before peace talks set to resume in Abu Dhabi Russia launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine using more than 70 missiles and 450 drones, Zelenskyy said, one day before peace talks resume in Abu Dhabi.
February 2 Sanctioned Russian jet touches down in Cuba, echoing secret flights before Maduro's ouster Russian cargo plane reportedly lands at Cuban military base amid escalating U.S.-Cuba tensions and Trump's national emergency declaration over Havana.