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Russia Condemns Killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya
The son of the former Libyan dictator was killed by masked gunmen on Tuesday. A 2011 arrest warrant issued by the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity was still active at the time of his death.
Feb. 4, 2026
Russia
Ukraine Says Abu Dhabi Talks With Russia and US Were ‘Substantive and Productive’
Rustem Umerov, one of Ukraine’s top negotiators, struck a positive tone as the first day of trilateral talks drew to a close – despite Russia’s alleged breach of a US-brokered energy truce on Tuesday.
Feb. 4, 2026
Russia
Moscow Shootout Reportedly Linked to Ex-Convict Wagner Mercenaries
A high-profile kidnapping case ended in a police shootout, leaving one former mercenary dead after he allegedly murdered the kidnappee and the getaway driver with his accomplice to erase their tracks.
Feb. 4, 2026
Ukraine
Russia Plans to Ban Ships Visiting Ukrainian Ports From Its Black Sea Terminals
Shipowners who dock at Ukrainian, Romanian, or Bulgarian ports face imminent bans from Russian territorial waters as Moscow codifies new restrictive criteria.
Feb. 4, 2026
Russia
Russia Hits Druzhkivka Market With Cluster Munitions, Kills 7 During Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
Seven civilians were killed and 15 injured after Russian forces struck a Druzhkivka market with cluster munitions.
Feb. 4, 2026
Ukraine
Did Trump Really Get Putin to Stop Bombarding Ukraine for a Week?
At the moment Trump said his deal-making skills had convinced the Kremlin to stop attacks for seven days, the third-biggest Russian attack of the war had already violated Ukrainian airspace.
Feb. 4, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Man Fined $650 for ‘Discrediting Military’ by Playing Ukrainian Song
Case materials said a local in Russia’s Voronezh region got fined for playing a song by Ukrainian artist Verka Serduchka – a cross-dressing comedian – in his car.
Feb. 4, 2026
Putin
Xi, Putin Hold Video Talks on Wednesday: China State Media
The call comes days after top diplomats from both countries agreed bilateral relations could “break new ground” this year as Beijing and Moscow seek to ramp up economic cooperation.
Feb. 4, 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
