German Chancellor Merz condemns Russia’s ‘profound barbarism’ as invasion enters fourth year

​German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has delivered a blistering assessment of the Kremlin regime, twice declaring within five days that Russia has descended into "the nadir of profound barbarism." The Chancellor’s remarks were made during a media interview and at the "Café Kyiv" event in Berlin, marking the four-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Slovakia halts emergency power to Ukraine in retaliation for oil transit freeze

Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that Slovakia will suspend all emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine effective February 23. The move marks a sharp escalation in regional tensions, directly linking energy aid to the restoration of Russian oil flows through the "Druzhba" pipeline.

Security over sovereignty: Iceland’s accelerated path to the EU

Iceland is considering an early referendum on resuming European Union accession talks, potentially moving the vote from 2027 to as early as August 2026. The Icelandic Parliament is expected to announce the official date within the coming weeks, following reports by Politico.

Ukrainian pastry chef turned tank commander reflects on drone warfare

Valentin Bogdanov, once a pastry chef and construction worker, now commands a tank on the Ukrainian frontlines. His life transitioned from the precision of confectionery to the rhythmic roar of metal treads following the Russian invasion.

A grim convergence: The Chechen genocide and Russia’s military celebrations

One of the most profound ironies of modern history lies in a chilling chronological alignment: the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Putin’s forces on February 24, 2022, occurred just one day after Russia’s premier military holiday.

Russia to launch centralized pregnancy tracking database amid record population decline.

Starting this March, the Russian Federation will implement a mandatory national register to track pregnant women. Official sources claim the database aims to "monitor the demographic situation" across the country.

Zelenskyy warns World War III has begun as Ukraine marks four years of Russian invasion

In an exclusive interview with the BBC, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a stark warning to the international community, stating that Vladimir Putin has already initiated a third world war.

Secret Service neutralizes armed intruder at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate

U.S. Secret Service agents shot and killed a 20-year-old man early Sunday morning after he attempted to breach the secured perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, the Florida residence of President Donald Trump.

Ukrainian refugees protest in Constanța against the war: “Stop crimes, torture, and child deportations”

On Sunday, February 22, over 100 Ukrainian refugees gathered at the Archaeological Park in central Constanta, Romania, to protest against Russia's war in Ukraine, according to G4Media.ro. The protesters chanted in front of the Russian Consulate, saying, "Russia is a terrorist state" and "Putin should go to court."

U.S. Federal Register confirms extension of EO 13660 regarding Crimea

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the national emergency regarding Russia for an additional year, maintaining the sanctions regime first established following the 2014 annexation of Crimea.

Trump’s new Peace Council debuts in Washington amid European fractures

The "Peace Council," a strategic body established and championed by Donald Trump, held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, February 19, in Washington. Initially conceived to address the future of the Gaza Strip, the institution—nominally led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair—is now positioning itself as a direct alternative to the United Nations.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman validates SLS readiness after comprehensive rehearsal

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the successful completion of the final wet dress rehearsal for the Space Launch System (SLS) on Thursday, February 19. The achievement marks a pivotal moment for the Artemis 2 mission, which aims to return humans to lunar orbit for the first time in over 50 years.