February 24, 2026 South African president thanks Putin after 17 men ‘lured’ to Russian front lines begin returning home South African President Cyril Ramaphosa thanked Vladimir Putin after 17 South African men who were "lured" to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine began returning home.
February 24, 2026 Moscow rocked by apparent suicide bombing Moscow bombing kills police officer as Vladimir Putin reportedly claims attacker was recruited online and was unknowingly given a device that was detonated remotely.
February 24, 2026 ‘Delaying, stalling and blaming’: Russia shows little sign of compromise as war enters fifth year, expert says Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war shows no clear end in sight as costly battlefield advances continue and renewed diplomatic efforts struggle to deliver a breakthrough.
February 24, 2026 Russia’s war against Ukraine enters fifth year as experts outline 3 possible outcomes Experts say three scenarios emerge for Ukraine war: prolonged stalemate, Ukrainian momentum reshaping talks or dangerous erosion of Western resolve against Russia.
February 19, 2026 Zelenskyy dismisses Putin’s 'historical s---' in peace talks as ‘delay tactic,’ urges focus on ending the war Ukrainian president suggested Geneva talks with Russia produced limited progress, accusing Moscow of stalling peace negotiations through historical arguments.
February 16, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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."
