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War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 9, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 9, 2025
Feb. 10, 2026
Georgia
EU Moves to Sanction Ports in Georgia and Indonesia Over Russian Oil Trade
The EU has proposed sanctioning ports in Georgia and Indonesia over their role in handling Russian oil, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Military Rushes Satellite Internet Terminals to Front After Communications Collapse
Moscow had grown dependent on thousands of illicit Starlink terminals smuggled into Russia, frequently via Central Asia, to maintain connectivity among units deployed along the front line.
Feb. 9, 2026
NATO
US Set to Relinquish Several Senior NATO Command Posts
The United States will meanwhile take over the command of NATO’s maritime forces, based in the United Kingdom, the diplomats said.
Feb. 9, 2026
Europe
Munich Report Warns Europe’s Window to Deter Russia is Shrinking
The report warns that Europe is divided between “fiscally solid high spenders in the northeast and fiscally strained lower spenders in the southwest” and that these gaps raise the risk of friction.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Court Fines Pensioner for Liking YouTube Videos
A 72-year-old Ukrainian citizen living in Russia was fined 30,000 rubles for “discrediting the army” after FSB agents found liked videos on his private YouTube account.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Uses Olympic Helmet to Spotlight Athletes Killed By Russia
Andriy Sybiha said last week that over 650 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have been killed and more than 800 sports facilities destroyed over the course of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Feb. 9, 2026
US
Historic Visit of US Vice President to Armenia: Nuclear Energy and Military Partnership
Vance’s visit to the Armenian capital of Yerevan serves as a signal of increased US geopolitical engagement in the South Caucasus and a definitive shift in Armenia’s foreign policy vector.
Feb. 9, 2026
Putin
CARTOON: Something is very rotten in the state of ... (things).
Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Experts Predict Big Russian Spring-Summer Offensive Attempt in Ukraine
Russia’s ongoing winter offensive is trading heavy casualties for tiny ground gains, but Putin’s generals are still planning to defeat Ukraine and dictate peace terms, analysts say.
Feb. 9, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Smashes Russian Breakthrough Near Pokrovsk, Reclaims Ground in 2 Regions
Ukraine halted a Russian breakthrough near Pokrovsk, destroying an assault company, while troops also cleared Ternuvate and Chuhunivka, raising the Ukrainian flag.
Feb. 9, 2026
US
US Intercepts Sanctioned Tanker Linked to Russia’s Shadow Fleet
The Aquila II tanker, previously flagged by Ukraine’s intelligence as part of Russia’s shadow oil fleet, was intercepted by US forces while operating in defiance of US sanctions.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
13 Russian Soldiers Named as Suspects in Civilian Killings Near Kyiv in 2022
An investigation linked the suspects to shootings of civilians fleeing along the Zhytomyr Highway during Russia’s early advance on the capital.
Feb. 9, 2026
Energy
Russia Hits Naftogaz Facilities in Poltava, Sumy Regions for 2 Consecutive Days
Russian forces have carried out two consecutive days of attacks on Naftogaz Group oil and gas facilities in Poltava and Sumy regions, damaging equipment but causing no casualties, Naftogaz said.
Feb. 9, 2026
Energy
Ukraine Launches Energy Support Program to Bolster Small Business Resilience
Until March 31, entrepreneurs can get government grants to offset damage from Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system.
Feb. 9, 2026
France
France Prepares to Transfer Mirage 2000 Jets to Ukraine
Kyiv and Paris agreed to expand joint weapons production and accelerate deliveries of air defense systems and missiles.
Feb. 9, 2026
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