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February 19, 2026

Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is calling on Iran and "all parties" in the Middle East to show restraint as the U.S. continues military buildup.

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 18, 2026

House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership 'one last chance'

House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.

February 18, 2026

Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag; Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision'

Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.

February 18, 2026

Ukraine makes fastest gains in years as Russia talks stall, exploiting cracks in Kremlin command

Ukrainian forces exploit Russian communication disruptions to mount successful counteroffensive east of Zaporizhzhia, pushing back enemy advances.

February 17, 2026

Russia sentences American to 4 years for allegedly trying to take Kalashnikov rifle stocks: report

American sentenced to four years in Russian jail for allegedly trying to smuggle Kalashnikov rifle stocks through Moscow airport security checkpoint.

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

Rubio meets with Zelenskyy ahead of crucial Geneva talks, says Trump wants solution that 'ends bloodshed'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich Saturday. He also said he spoke with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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 14, 2026

Starmer sends UK strike group to Arctic, cites rising Russia threat as Trump pushes Greenland deal

U.K. to deploy aircraft carrier strike group to Arctic regions amid Russian threat concerns, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces at Munich Security Conference.