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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
Russia
Russian Prisons Taking Most of Inmates’ Cash for ‘Upkeep’
“There have been cases where a political prisoner had 75% of their transfers withheld, while other prisoners in the same facility had none,” one rights activist said.
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
Russia
Peskov: Russia-Ukraine Talks to Resume ‘Soon’
“There’s no exact date yet,” the Kremlin spokesperson told Russian state media on Friday.
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
‘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
