World
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
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
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
Romania
OPINION: Moldova and Romania: Reunification Has Already Begun
When the President of Moldova suggested a potential reunification with Romania, what many surprised observers failed to consider is the extent to which that process is well underway.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Lies, Horror, Trauma: Kenyans Recount Forced Russian Recruitment
Four Kenyans – Victor, Mark, Erik and Moses – recounted to AFP the web of deception that took them to the killing fields of Ukraine. Their names have been changed for fear of reprisals.
Feb. 9, 2026
US
Lavrov: We Accepted US Ukraine Terms – Now Washington Is Stalling
Lavrov claims Moscow agreed to US terms on Ukraine in Anchorage last year, but says Washington then reversed course, imposing new sanctions and blocking Russian energy exports.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
Europe Braces for Week of High-Stakes Diplomacy as Ukraine Seeks More Air Defense
EU leaders will hold a series of top-level meetings this week focused on security, economic resilience and support for Ukraine amid growing doubts about Europe’s reliance on the United States.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Parents Pull Children From Schools Amid Rising War Propaganda
Nearly 100,000 children in Russia are now educated at home, with officials’ data showing a sharp rise since the invasion of Ukraine and the expansion of ideological programs in schools.
Feb. 9, 2026
SBU
FSB Recruit in Kyiv Bank Detained Over Defense Forces Data Leak
SBU cyber specialists said the suspect collected personal data on bank clients among Ukrainian soldiers and military volunteers.
Feb. 9, 2026
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