World
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Big Attack, Sturm und Drang in the AFU, Opinion Poll and Loss Speculation
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 7, 2026
Ukraine
SBU Drones Hit Russian Plant Supplying Fuel for Kh-55, Kh-101 Missiles
The strike underscores Ukraine’s expanding campaign against Russia’s missile supply chain, as Kyiv targets the industrial backbone behind cruise attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Feb. 7, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
Russia
Sanctioned ‘Shadow’ Tanker Busts Sanctions via Georgian Waters
The ship, which was previously blacklisted by Ukraine, is a textbook example of the aging, high-risk vessels Moscow uses to bypass Western energy embargos.
Feb. 6, 2026
Energy
EU Unveils 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia
EU measures target Russia’s energy exports, financial sector and sanctions evasion networks, including its shadow fleet, LNG shipping, and some countries manufacturing high-tech re-export parts.
Feb. 6, 2026
Russia
France Detects Russia-linked Epstein Smear Attempt Against Macron: Government Source
The French government has repeatedly warned the public over Russian disinformation campaigns in Europe that have grown in intensity since Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Feb. 6, 2026
US
EXPLAINED: Inside the Epstein Files – Alleged Russian Links, Putin Mentions, and Kremlin Contacts
Fresh documentary evidence, released weeks past legal deadline, expose Epstein’s efforts to reach Putin, his ties to Russian oligarchs, and an FBI claim that stunned investigators.
Feb. 6, 2026
Poland
‘Better Late Than Never’ Says Sikorski After Musk Blocks Russia’s Starlink Access
Russian military bloggers said units lost Starlink battlefield internet, some claiming up to 90% affected. Ukraine’s General Staff reported a sharp drop in Russian assaults.
Feb. 6, 2026
Olympics
Pope Urges Respect for Olympic Truce as ‘Instrument of Hope’
Modelled on a millennia-old Greek tradition, the Olympic Truce has been introduced at the UN biennially since 1993 by the host country.
Feb. 6, 2026
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