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Georgia
Georgian Dream ‘Decimating’ Democracy as Human Rights Sharply Deteriorate
Mass arrests and jailing of opposition figures are among some of the measures reportedly stemming from repressive legislation and a rise in authoritarianism.
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
Slovenia Commits €500,000 to Bolster Ukraine’s Energy System
Ljubljana channels new funds into Ukraine’s energy recovery as Russian strikes persist and EU officials urge for faster, coordinated support during the war’s harshest winter.
Feb. 7, 2026
US
Nuclear Powers Scramble for High Ground After Arms Treaty Expires
As the START treaty between the US and Russia expires, both sides as well as more recent nuclear powers are positioning themselves so as not to be overtaken.
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Unable to Export up to 30% of Grain Due to Russian Attacks, Economic Ministry Says
Deputy Economy Minister Taras Vysotsky reports that infrastructure damage has hindered the movement of grain, resulting an unshipped surplus of 10 million tonnes.
Feb. 7, 2026
US
Will End of New START Trigger Nuclear Arms Race?
What the Western media are saying about the expiry of a major nuclear disarmament treaty
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
What’s Going on Behind the Scenes? – Analysts Assess Changes in Negotiation Teams
With Kyrylo Budanov and company running the show for Ukraine, and the Russian GRU chief as his counterpart, we can expect a more pragmatic approach from both sides in ongoing talks.
Feb. 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Winter of Our Discontent
Not only are Ukrainians having to contend with the hardships of a particularly cold winter amid power outages, but the prospect of traumatized veterans returning home has set in.
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
US Pushes for March Peace Deal in Ukraine, Early Elections, June Deadline, Says Zelensky
Washington is urging speed on peace talks and elections as territorial disputes, legal barriers and public resistance in Ukraine cast doubt on whether a March deal is realistic.
Feb. 7, 2026
Economy
Japan and Canada Sign $700M Grant Deal with Ukraine Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Ukraine’s Finance Ministry and the World Bank have signed a grant agreement funded by Japan and Canada expected “in the coming days” to cover key state spending.
Feb. 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kherson CHP Plant Hit by Russian Artillery for Fourth Time in February
Ukraine’s energy giant Naftogaz reported a Russian artillery attack on the Kherson power plant, saying the station was hit five times.
Feb. 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Launches Another Massive Strike on Ukraine’s Energy System Amid Deep Winter Freeze
Russia’s latest overnight strikes on Ukraine’s power grid highlight the persistence of attacks on civilian infrastructure, even as trilateral peace efforts struggle to gain traction.
Feb. 7, 2026
US
Vance Booed at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
While the Ukrainian team received some of the loudest cheers, Russian athletes, who must compete as neutrals, were not included in the opening day parades.
Feb. 7, 2026
OPINION: Putin’s Ploy
It is no secret that the Kremlin’s strategy is to divide Europe and cleave it away from the United States. Still, many in Europe are wittingly aiding and abetting that strategy.
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 6, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on February 6, 2025
Feb. 7, 2026
Russia
Russian Prisons Taking Most of Inmates’ Cash for ‘Upkeep’
“There have been cases where a political prisoner had 75% of their transfers withheld, while other prisoners in the same facility had none,” one rights activist said.
Feb. 6, 2026
France
France and Canada Open Consulates in Greenland Amid Trump’s Arctic Push
French and Canadian citizens living in Greenland probably only number in the dozens – but the new consulates signal Paris and Ottawa’s support for the mineral-rich island’s autonomy.
Feb. 6, 2026
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