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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
Russia
Ukraine Takes Out 6,000 Russian FPV Drones in Cross-Border Strikes
Marking one of the largest drone losses for Moscow to date, Ukraine struck Russian territory on Monday – destroying over 6,000 FPV drones, a command post, and an ammo depot.
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
Russia
Moscow Says Ukraine’s SBU Behind Attempted Killing of Top GRU Official
Russia’s FSB says two suspects have confessed in the attempted assassination of GRU deputy chief Vladimir Alekseyev in Moscow. One suspect was arrested in Dubai, and his accomplice in Moscow.
Feb. 9, 2026
Ukraine
OPINION: 4 Years of Russia’s Unending Blitz, Ukraine’s Endurance, West’s Procrastination
As their country enters its fifth year of defense against Russia’s full-scale onslaught, Ukrainians’ indomitable spirit has affected both friend and foe, exposing the craven as well as heroic.
Feb. 9, 2026
Kazakhstan
Kremlin and Kazakhstan Both Have Kompromat on Trump, Says Ex-KGB Spy Chief
The ex-KGB official and Kazakh spy chief who claimed Donald Trump had been recruited by the KGB on his watch now says that Kazakhstan tried to used kompromat videos to blackmail Trump.
Feb. 8, 2026
Russia
Suspect in Shooting of Russian General Arrested: FSB
Russia says a suspect in the shooting of senior GRU officer Vladimir Alekseyev was arrested in Dubai, as Moscow accuses Ukraine of orchestrating the attack.
Feb. 8, 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
