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War in Ukraine
Zelensky Says Ukraine ‘Not Losing’ War As WSJ Correspondent Reports Three-Year Planning Directive
Amid stalled talks and internal divisions over how to approach a potential deal, Ukraine’s leadership is weighing the costs of compromise against the risks of a prolonged war.
Feb. 21, 2026
Russia
Iskander Missile Plant Hit in Strike Deep Inside Russia’s Udmurtia
Russia’s Votkinsk Plant in Udmurtia, which produces Iskander-M missiles, was hit overnight, regional authorities confirmed, with damage reported and flights suspended at Izhevsk airport.
Feb. 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
The Moscow Hit and the War Inside the Kremlin
Inside Moscow, a bold assassination attempt targeted GRU deputy chief Vladimir Alekseyev. Point of Impact uncovers the plot, local assets, and its wider implications for the war.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Chinese Drones Reach Russia via Thailand, Exports Have Surged Since 2022
Trade data show Thailand has become a key transit hub for Chinese-made drones heading to Russia, with shipments surging after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Feb. 20, 2026
NATO
Poland Exits Landmine Ban Treaty, Plans to Deploy Mines Along Eastern Border
Poland has formally withdrawn from the Ottawa Convention and says it will manufacture and potentially deploy antipersonnel and anti-tank mines to defend against what it calls a growing Russian threat.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine, Moldova Foil Russian Plot to Assassinate Journalists, Intel Officers
In an operation dubbed “Enigma 2.0,” Kyiv and Chisinau said they thwarted a Moscow-linked group preparing contract killings of journalists, HUR officers and other high-profile targets in Ukraine.
Feb. 20, 2026
Russia
Russia Building ‘Parallel Force’ to Protect Putin, Analyst Warns
A Kremlin decree appears to elevate Rosgvardia into a powerful “parallel” force outside the Defense Ministry, bolstering regime security and raising risks of future internal rifts, an analyst warns.
Feb. 20, 2026
Russia
Russian Decision Is a Betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics Chief
The IPC decision to allow 6 Russians and 4 Belarusians to compete in the Games has sparked a boycott of the event by Ukrainian officials as well as the EU Commissioner for Sport.
Feb. 20, 2026
‘How Are We Supposed to Live Now?’: Russians React to Massive Moscow Drone Attack
Russians responded to a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow with a mix of panic, frustration, dark humor and calls for retaliation.
June 18, 2026
