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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 6

Russian military intelligence official shot in Moscow: report

Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev of Russian military intelligence was shot in the Russian capital city of Moscow on Friday, The Associated Press reported.

February 6

Ex-Russian Olympic coach returns to spotlight at 2026 Winter Games despite doping shadow

Former Russian figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze returned to the Olympics at Milan Cortina despite controversy over Kamila Valieva's doping scandal at the 2022 Beijing Games.

February 5

Leavitt flips script on media for balking at Fulton election probe after years of promoting Russia claims

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends FBI seizing ballots in Fulton County, Georgia, criticizing media outlets questioning the operation.

February 5

Trump calls for nuclear experts to work on 'new, improved, and modernized treaty'

President Donald Trump called for U.S. nuclear experts to create a new modernized treaty to replace the New START nuclear arms agreement with Russia via Truth Social.

February 5

Zelenskyy reveals 55,000 Ukrainian death toll as peace talks continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced over 55,000 military casualties as peace talks continue in Abu Dhabi this week.

February 5

US special envoy Witkoff announces US, Ukrainian and Russian delegations agree to prisoner swap

The U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations have agreed to an exchange of 314 prisoners, according to U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's office.

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.