Russia

AI

Ireland eyes closer cooperation with NATO neighbours to handle maritime threats

Ireland has unveiled a new maritime security strategy aimed at bolstering its surveillance and defense capabilities, with a focus on closer cooperation with NATO allies as hybrid threats in the North Atlantic escalate.

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Europe

UK Honours Ukrainian Resilience as War Enters Fourth Year

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, calling for an end to the conflict and a just and lasting peace.

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Elections

Hungary’s Orbán escalates EU tensions ahead of pivotal elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is intensifying his standoff with Brussels and Kyiv, using Ukraine's energy crisis to rally support ahead of critical parliamentary elections in April.

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Conflicts & Security

Russian Curriculum and Militarization Transform Education in Occupied Ukrainian Territories

Russian authorities have imposed their curriculum on nearly 2,000 schools in temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories, affecting over 582,000 children and reshaping their education through state ideology and military training.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Sanctions lifting not affecting preferences for domestic producers

Russia will preserve preferences for its domestic manufacturers even if Western sanctions are lifted. First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov made the pledge during a visit to the Ural Locomotives Plant in Sverdlovsk Region.

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Corporate

Entrepreneur Reflects on Post-Perestroika Business Practices and Modern Workplace Ethics

A veteran entrepreneur who launched his business in the wake of the 1980s perestroika reforms in the Soviet Union has criticized modern corporate team-building efforts, arguing they are a guise for exploiting employees.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Munich Security Conference Marks Shift in US-EU Relations and Geopolitical Strategy

The Munich Security Conference recently underscored a growing rift between the United States and Europe, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's speech signaling a shift in geopolitical priorities and a renewed focus on Atlantic unity.

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Asia Pacific

China’s Lin Jian Reaffirms One-China Policy, Praises Growing Interest in Chinese Lifestyle

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reaffirmed China's One-China policy during a press conference on Feb. 6, 2026, while also highlighting the increasing global interest in Chinese culture and lifestyle.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ukraine War Timeline Reveals Deep Historical Context

A new historical analysis of the Ukraine war highlights decades of geopolitical tensions that have shaped the current conflict, tracing events from World War II through NATO expansion and U.S. influence in the region.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Ukraine’s Reconstruction Costs Rise to $588 Billion Amid Escalating War

A new report estimates that rebuilding Ukraine's war-torn economy will cost $588 billion over the next decade, a 12% increase from last year's assessment, driven by escalating damage to energy infrastructure.

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US Politics

BelAZ Testing New 6.5m3 Front Loader for Mining Operations

BelAZ, Belarus's leading manufacturer of haul trucks, is currently testing its new BelAZ-78242 front loader, designed for heavy-duty mining operations with a 11.5-tonne load capacity.

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Diplomacy & Trade

India’s Jaishankar Meets Ukraine’s Sybiha at Munich Security Conference 2026

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the Munich Security Conference 2026, signaling continued diplomatic engagement amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine negotiations.

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Movies

Akbar Khan Honored with Kyrgyz Heritage, Expands Vision for Global Cinema

Filmmaker Akbar Khan was honored with a Kyrgyz robe during a high-profile premiere of 'Taj Mahal: An Eternal Love Story' in Mumbai, signaling a new era of cultural diplomacy through cinema.

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Europe

SaS: EU Sanctions Ban Transit of Russian Oil by Sea (2)

BRATISLAVA — Opposition MP Karol Galek of Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) slammed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s push for Croatia to pipe Russian oil to MOL refineries via the Adria...

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Diplomacy & Trade

Quote Of The Day, February 18, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck an optimistic tone at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15, 2026, offering reassurance to European allies after Sen. J.D. Vance’s...

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