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Europe
Europe Gears Up for Giant Defense Spending Increase
The hundreds of billions of euros figures kicking around are between one-third and four-fifths of the entire United States defense budget.
Feb. 28, 2025
US
Russia Names New Ambassador to US After Istanbul Talks
Putin withdrew his former envoy to Washington, Anatoly Antonov, last October but had not named a replacement amid abysmal bilateral relations over Russia’s war in Ukraine
Feb. 28, 2025
Russia
Xi and Shoigu Discuss Strengthening China-Russia Relations in Beijing
Xi called China and Russia “friendly neighbours” and said the two sides would “maintain close communication at all levels”.
Feb. 28, 2025
Russia
Russia Launches Over 200 Drones on Ukraine; Kyiv Downs Half
As of 9 a.m., 107 drones have been confirmed shot down across Kharkiv, Kyiv, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, and several other regions.
Feb. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Develops Method to Jam Russian Glide Bomb ‘Wonder Weapons,’ Say Reports
Ukraine has worked out how to jam Russia’s powerful glide bombs, which helped drive its advances in The Donbas in 2024, reports say.
Feb. 28, 2025
US
US and Russia Hold Talks in Istanbul to Ease Diplomatic Tensions, Agree to Further Negotiations
According to an official statement, both sides identified “concrete initial steps” to improve diplomatic mission operations.
Feb. 28, 2025
Russia
Trump to Extend Russia Sanctions for 1 Year
A White House document slated for release on Friday says sanctions on Russia “must continue in effect beyond March 6, 2025.”
Feb. 27, 2025
Ukraine
Macron Interceded After Trump Wanted to Cancel Zelensky’s Meeting
A French media outlet has reported that the US President wanted to cancel his Ukrainian counterpart’s visit until President Emmanuel Macron intervened.
Feb. 27, 2025
Putin’s Worst Nightmare
Russia has moved rapidly to counteract the possibility that Western AI could locate Putin.
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