World
Russia
Russian Poisonings Aim to Kill – and Send a Message
The Kremlin on Monday rejected what it called the “biased and baseless” accusation that it assassinated Alexei Navalny, a relentless Putin critic, who died on Feb. 16, 2024.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: A Common Front Against Tyranny: Zelensky and Prince Reza Pahlavi Meet in Munich
In an effort to focus the world’s attention on the fact that the brutal regimes in Moscow and Teheran are close allies, Zelensky met with Iran’s most visible opposition figure.
Feb. 16, 2026
Russia
Russia Warns Athletes Who Switch Nationality They ‘Could Face Jail’
Sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev told Russia’s state-owned Channel One last week: “We want to deprive them of everything, ban them from coming to the country and using our sports facilities.”
Feb. 16, 2026
Putin
German Carnival Revellers Take Swipes at Putin, Trump, Epstein
Sculptor Jacques Tilly, head float designer for Duesseldorf’s parade, is on trial in absentia in Moscow, accused of spreading false information about the Russian military.
Feb. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘We’ll Bring the War to Russia’ if Moscow Strikes Baltic States, Estonia Says
Estonia issues a warning as anxiety rises across Europe over the risk of a Russian move against NATO territory and after repeated aerial incursions within the alliance’s borders.
Feb. 16, 2026
Europe
Russia Uses Wagner Network for Sabotage in Europe, Western Intel Says
Former recruiters for the mercenary group are allegedly targeting vulnerable Europeans to carry out arson, vandalism and disruption across NATO countries.
Feb. 16, 2026
OPINION: Europe Stands Tall, Rock Jaw, Flamingos Fly, Assault Infantry Assault
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
NATO
Munich Conference: Rubio’s Message to Partners
Can the continent guarantee its own security? In the search for answers, all eyes were on US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Europe Closes Ranks on Ukraine as Hesitation Gives Way to Urgency
At the Munich Security Conference, leaders warned that – with a shifting global order and an unpredictable Washington – Ukraine can prevail only if Europe acts with unity, speed and resolve.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Hungary – Europe’s Bulwark Then, Now It’s Ukraine’s Turn
A message of understanding, support, apology, and hope on behalf of the Hungarians who, unlike Viktor Orbán, stand with Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
21-Year-Old Ukrainian Refugee Shot Dead in North Carolina
Kateryna Tovmash had fled Russia’s war in Ukraine and lived in the United States for about two years.
Feb. 16, 2026
Putin
OPINION: The Price of Negotiations with Russia
Every day the West spends seeking diplomatic solutions, Russia spends killing civilians and children. It is necessary to understand that Putin will not stop until he is stopped.
Feb. 16, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Rubio in Munich
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio went to the Munich Security Conference. Although he was polite, his sugarcoated message was unmistakably MAGA. And his actions spoke much louder than his words.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Rubio: Russia Hemorrhages 8,000 Troops Weekly, Kremlin Forced to Hire Foreign Fighters – UK
Rubio says Russia is losing up to 8,000 troops weekly – “Not wounded, dead” – while Britain says mounting losses are forcing the Kremlin to recruit foreign fighters to sustain its war in Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
NATO
Stronger Together: Rubio Denies US Wants to Withdraw From NATO
Rubio’s remarks come as NATO confirmed on Feb. 10 that the US will hand leadership of all three Joint Force Commands to European officers.
Feb. 16, 2026
Budanov
Ukraine Sets Off for Geneva to Attend Next Round of Peace Talks
Ukraine’s delegation departs for Switzerland ahead of Feb. 17-18 peace talks with Russia and the US. Budanov says that Ukraine’s interests must be protected.
Feb. 16, 2026
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