Four years of defiance: Zelensky marks anniversary as Moldova recalls first hours of invasion

Marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion on February 24, 2026, President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a powerful video message from his Kyiv office. He emphasized that Russia has failed to achieve its strategic objectives or break the spirit of the Ukrainian people.

EU faces €90 billion deadlock as Hungary blocks 20th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union faces a critical test of solidarity as Hungary blocks a vital €90 billion financial aid package for Ukraine. This obstruction comes as the continent marks the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Seven killed in India air ambulance crash in Jharkhand forest

Seven people died on Monday after a medical extraction flight crashed in eastern India. The aircraft was transporting a critical burn patient from Ranchi to New Delhi when it went down in the Chatra district of Jharkhand state on February 23.

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."