World
US
Epstein Labeled ‘Wealth Manager’ for Putin in FBI Documents, Records Suggest Meetings
The files also include letters in which Epstein repeatedly discussed the possibility of meeting Putin, though it remains unclear whether a meeting ever took place.
Feb. 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kazakhstan Deports IT Specialist to Russia Over Money Transfers to Ukraine
Twenty-five-year-old Oleksandr Kachkurkin, who had worked with OpenAI, faces up to 20 years in prison or life imprisonment on treason charges.
Feb. 2, 2026
Ukraine
Kremlin Confirms Ukraine War Talks This Week in Abu Dhabi
Moscow blamed a scheduling issue for the delay, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said the negotiations would take place in the UAE capital on Wednesday and Thursday.
Feb. 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 1, 2025
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on February 1, 2025
Feb. 2, 2026
Czechia
Thousands Back Pro-Ukraine Czech President in Clash With New Government
Tens of thousands rallied in Prague to back pro-Ukraine President Petr Pavel after he blocked a ministerial nominee accused of Nazi gestures, deepening a clash with the new government.
Feb. 2, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine House, Davos: How it Went This Year
Takeaways from Davos 2026 from an American-Ukrainian participant.
Feb. 1, 2026
Drones
Ukraine Introduces Starlink Verification to Counter Russian Drone Attacks
Instructions for Ukrainian users to register their Starlink terminals for verification will be published in the coming days. Terminals that fail verification will be disconnected.
Feb. 1, 2026
Europe
Beyond the Rhetoric: France’s Search for a European Strategic Autonomy
France has a long history not only as an ally of the United States, but also one with a healthy wariness of depending too much on Washington. The rest of Europe could stand to learn from Paris.
Feb. 1, 2026
Zelensky
Next Trilateral Talks Set for Feb. 4-5 in Abu Dhabi as Russia Launches Over 10,000 Drones and Bombs in January
On Saturday evening, Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for all working formats and is preparing for next week’s meeting.
Feb. 1, 2026
US
Slovak Ex-Minister and Fico Confidant Quits over Epstein Revelations
Slovakia’s former foreign minister resigned after Epstein files exposed messages joking about “gorgeous girls” in Kyiv, sparking political backlash.
Feb. 1, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Ready for Talks ‘Next Week’ with US over Russia Proposals: Zelensky
The US says both sides are close to a deal, but they have so far been unable to find a compromise on the key issue of territory in a post-war settlement, according to Kyiv.
Feb. 1, 2026
Europe
Council of Europe Integrates Russian Opposition
Fifteen Russian opposition figures and exiled minority representatives have joined PACE’s Platform for Dialogue with Russia’s Democratic Forces, marking a new step after Russia’s 2022 expulsion.
Feb. 1, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Europe Between Ambition and Capability
A lot of Europeans are talking about security in the face of American withdrawal. But whatever is being proposed must come with material support and political will.
Feb. 1, 2026
Ukraine
‘Malfunction’ Cuts Power in Ukraine: Here’s What We Know
Ukraine’s private energy firm DTEK said it had already restored electricity to critical infrastructure, but Ukraine’s state-owned grid operator expressed caution, saying shortages remained “very high”
Jan. 31, 2026
UK
Britain’s Starmer Ends China trip Aimed at Reset Despite Trump Warning
UK PM annoys Trump by reaching out to China.
Jan. 31, 2026
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