How a generation shaped by war thinks about Russia and the future
Four young Russians—Polina, Makar, Marina, and Sergey—share how the ongoing war and state pressure have altered their studies, relationships, and hopes
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How the EU is rethinking trade as China alters global rules
Maros Sefcovic urges swift WTO modernisation and faster EU responses to China’s trade practices while member states debate tools for economic defence
Ukraine denies nuclear acquisition claims amid stalled EU sanctions and renewed talks
Russia’s claim that Ukraine pursued a nuclear weapon with UK and French assistance is dismissed by Kyiv and London; the EU fails to agree on its 20th sanctions package due to Hungary’s veto while diplomatic channels and energy disputes continue to shape the conflict
Eu commits €1 billion for reconstruction of Ukraine energy systems after bombardment
The EU announced a €1 billion package to restore Ukraine’s energy networks damaged by prolonged Russian strikes, aiming to stabilize power delivery and enable longer-term recovery
New Masai giraffe calf born at Toronto Zoo boosts conservation efforts
A female Masai giraffe calf was born at the Toronto Zoo on Feb. 22, 2026; both mother and calf are doing well and the arrival underscores conservation work for the endangered Masai giraffe
Why Zelenskyy says no nation is immune as Russia’s war reaches its fourth anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of the war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for unwavering international aid and warns that Russia’s ambitions could endanger other nations
Eroding support in northeastern Pennsylvania and public backlash ahead of the State of the Union
Northeastern Pennsylvania is revealing strains in the Trump coalition while Democrats mobilize and public figures add vocal criticism ahead of the State of the Union on February 24, 2026
Fractures in Trump’s base and rising national security debate ahead of major speech
A mix of local discontent, national security caution from military leaders, and partisan calls for accountability are reshaping the political conversation around President Trump
Satellite images show surge of U.S. aircraft near Iran amid stalled talks
Satellite data reveal a surge of U.S. aircraft near Iran, while private meetings, naval redeployments, and regional responses heighten geopolitical risk
Zelensky pledges to hold ground as EU divides over sanctions and loan
Zelensky rejects territorial compromise and urges foreign leaders to witness Ukraine’s reality as Hungary’s veto on sanctions and a €90bn loan exposes cracks in EU support
How Pavel Rybalko shaped Soviet armored warfare and the 3rd Guards Tank Army
A clear, engaging summary of Pavel Rybalko’s path from humble origins to marshal of armored troops and twice Hero of the Soviet Union
China restricts exports to Japanese companies tied to military projects
China placed 20 Japanese companies on an export ban and 20 more on a watchlist, halting sales of certain dual-use items and tightening licenses amid friction over Taiwan
Kremlin escalates pressure on Telegram as Russia accuses Pavel Durov of enabling terrorism
Russian state outlets report a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, alleging Telegram facilitates terrorism as authorities tighten controls and throttle the app
Panama occupies two canal terminals as CK Hutchison vows legal challenge
Panama published a court ruling annulling CK Hutchison’s concessions and moved to occupy the Balboa and Cristobal terminals; the company says it will pursue legal remedies and warns of operational risks
Trump disputes war reports amid significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East
President Trump denied reports that Pentagon officials warned about the difficulty of a prolonged conflict with Iran while a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East signals both leverage and risk
Italy’s rape law debate: why consent matters and what is at stake
A parliamentary amendment replacing the term consent with a vague formulation on ‘will’ has triggered mass demonstrations, legal critique and fears of reversing progress toward international standards such as the Istanbul Convention