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EU Prepares Sweeping Ban on All Russian Cryptocurrency Activity
The European Union is preparing to impose a sweeping ban on all cryptocurrency-related activity connected to Russia, in an effort to cut off one of Moscow’s remaining channels for circumventing sanctions, the Financial Times reported on February 9, citing an internal European Commission document.…
US military boards sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after pursuit from the Caribbean
By BEN FINLEY and MICHAEL BIESECKER WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military forces boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the ship from the Caribbean Sea, the Pentagon said Monday. The Pentagon’s statement on social media did not say whether the ship was connected to Venezuela,…
Eight Years Later, Russia Tries to Recover the Dry Dock That Crippled Its Only Aircraft Carrier
Russia has initiated preparations to recover the PD-50 floating dry dock, which sank in 2018 while servicing the country’s only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov. According to Defense Express on February 10, the Russian firm “Lenmorniiproekt” has signed a contract to conduct an underwater…
US tells American ships to keep away from Iranian waters amid tensions | Shipping reports | Shipping Telegraph
The US has issued a new advisory on Monday to commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, advising American-flagged ships to remain as far as possible from Iranian waters without compromising navigational safety. Iran has in the past threatened to close down the Strait of…
United States announces NATO 3.0: increased military spending by Europe, "partnership not dependency," and a "return to the origins" of the Alliance
NATO has entered a new phase. In 3.0. And it is the country that holds the most influence in the Alliance, the United States, that has decided and announced it. "We have a very solid foundation to work together in partnership, but placing NATO as a NATO 3.0 based on partnership and not on…
Beijing vows to firmly crack down on infiltration after CIA seeks Chinese recruitment of spies
Asia - Pacific 'Anti-China forces will not succeed,' Foreign Ministry spokesperson says, after CIA released video seeking to recruit potential US spies from ranks of Chinese military Saadet Gokce | 13.02.2026 - Update : 13.02.2026 ISTANBUL China on Friday vowed to firmly crack down on any…
Orban says EU bigger threat to Hungary than Russia
Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Saturday that the European Union (EU) poses a greater threat to Hungary than Russia, accusing Brussels of seeking to undermine his government by supporting the opposition. Orban, who has been prime minister since 2010, is facing his biggest domestic challenge in…
Many Russian Oil Tankers List Singapore As Destination Amid Sanctions Pressure
Image for representation purposes only Russian oil tankers are increasingly listing Singapore as their destination, pointing to growing difficulties in selling crude oil as Western sanctions continue to affect trade flows, according to shipping data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and…
Ukrainian illustrator wins international award for war-themed works
11 February, 02:37 PM PhotoStory Share: Illustrations of the war in Ukraine are collected in Margarita Winkler's book Homebound (Photo: Margarita Winkler / Image from the book Homebound) Works by Ukrainian illustrator Margarita Winkler have won at the Annual Illustration Competition organized each…
Lavrov Says Russia Will Stick to Nuclear Weapons Limits if U.S. Does - The Moscow Times
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Moscow would abide by limits on its nuclear weapons set out in a lapsed arms control treaty with the United States, so long as Washington did the same. The New START agreement — the last remaining treaty between the world's top two nuclear…
Navigating the Complexities of North Korean Strategy: Insights from David Maxwell
The Discourse by SWJ Staff | 02.11.2026 at 04:00am Jan 31, 2026 Introduction: In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the intricate world of North Korean strategy and international relations with expert David Maxwell. With years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, Maxwell sheds…
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian troop concentration in southeastern Pokrovsk — video
Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian troop concentration in southeastern Pokrovsk — video 12 February, 11:09 AM Video Share: Russian occupying forces used the area of a garage cooperative to concentrate personnel, vehicles and motorcycles. (Photo: Screenshot from video / 7th Air Assault Corps /…
Russia targets WhatsApp as it pushes homegrown messenger app
News Technology The Meta-owned company calls the move by Moscow “a backwards step.” AI generated Text-to-speech Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn The Kremlin has promoted the home-grown messenger service Max as an alternative to foreign platforms. | Sefa…
Wreck of steamer lost in 1872 discovered in Lake Michigan
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Searchers have discovered the wreck of a luxury steamer that sank in a Lake Michigan gale in the late 19th century, completing a quest that began almost 60 years ago. Shipwreck World, a group that works to locate shipwrecks around the globe, announced Friday that a team led by…
Russia is prosecuting a German carnival float builder — he responded by making another Putin float - Euromaidan Press
German carnival float builder Jacques Tilly rolled three new Putin-mocking floats through Dusseldorf's Rose Monday parade on 16 February, defying a Moscow court that is prosecuting him in absentia for his satirical depictions of the Russian president, Spiegel and Tagesschau report. The politically…
'Remembrance is not a violation' — third Ukrainian athlete barred from wearing helmet at Olympics
Editor's note: Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified on the morning of Feb. 12 after refusing to not wear a helmet that honors Ukrainian athletes killed by Russia's war. Oleh Handei, a Ukrainian short track speed skater, said on Feb. 11 that he will not be allowed to wear…
Sanctions Strand Half-Month Supply of Russian Crude on Tankers Worldwide
As of February 10, roughly 143 million barrels of Russian oil were sitting aboard tankers at sea, effectively turning vessels into floating storage, energy-tracking firm Vortexa reported, according to The Wall Street Journal on February 11. The figure represents about half of Russia’s monthly…
'Do not deprive us' — Russian soldiers, milbloggers furious at Putin over Telegram ban
Russian soldiers and pro-war commentators have erupted in anger after the Kremlin moved to slow down and restrict Telegram, warning that the decision could undermine frontline operations in Moscow's war against Ukraine. Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, said o Feb. 10 it would…
The enemy has occupied 272,000 hectares of Ukraine's marine reserves, according to the National Academy of Sciences
facebook.com/NASofUkraine 13 February 2026 11:42 Among the nature reserves controlled by Ukraine, Zmiinyi Island suffered the most destructive impact Oil pollution, use as military training grounds, uncontrolled destruction of biodiversity – all of Ukraine's marine protected areas, without…
Ukraine's air defense missiles didn't match its launchers. So it built a system that doesn't care.
Ukraine has a lot of air defense equipment, but it doesn't always match The new Shershen surface-to-air missile system helps solve that problem Shershen is compatible with different radars and missiles, some of which are make in Ukraine Ukraine has a substantial number of surface-to-air missiles of…
Renowned Ukrainian pianist to perform in Nairobi as part of cultural diplomacy | KBC Digital
Internationally acclaimed Ukrainian pianist, musicologist, and cultural scholar Taras Filenko will visit Nairobi from 15 to 20 February as part of a cultural initiative aimed at strengthening artistic exchange and cultural dialogue between Ukraine and Kenya through music and education. Dr. Filenko…
How Ukraine Uses One Patriot Missile Per Target to Stop Russian Ballistics
Ukraine is intercepting Russian ballistic missiles using just one Patriot interceptor per target—a high-risk tactic driven not by doctrine, but by a critical shortage of air-defense missiles as large-scale strikes continue. Feb 16, 2026 12:51 Updated Feb 16, 2026 21:06 3 min read Authors News Writer…
Flamingo missile proves low-altitude capability in repeat Russian strike
12 February, 11:30 PM Inside the War Share: The Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo missile is likely capable of bypassing Russian air defense and electronic warfare systems. (Photo: Defense Express) Ukraine’s Defense Forces confirmed a second successful use of the domestically developed FP-5 Flamingo missile,…
Robot helps wounded Ukrainian soldier evacuate with Russian POW
13 February, 10:25 AM Inside the War Share: Rys Pro (Lynx Pro) Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), used by 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade soldiers to evacuate the injured comrade from 15km distance in late 2025 (Photo: video screenshot / 31st Separate Mechanized Brigade / Facebook) A wounded soldier…
The CITIC Files: Epstein Introduced to China’s Military-Intelligence Complex Through a Network Launched by Lord Peter Mandelson
LONDON — Lord Peter Mandelson had a plan. Use the people’s business as cover to build his personal fortune. But discreetly. “My schedule in China is a bit complicated,” the Labour Party powerbroker wrote to Desmond Shum on August 30, 2010. “I arrive on Monday 13 Sep with an official UK delegation…
Tanker Market at Crossroads as Russian Oil Trade Sanctions Intensify | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
A full ban on maritime services for Russian oil is on the cards, with the implications for the tanker market more obvious than ever. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “the EU is considering a major change to its sanctions framework on Russian oil. As reported on the 6th of…
Russia launched 4 "Mach 9" anti-ship missiles at Ukraine's power grid — air defenses downed two and 52 of 62 drones - Euromaidan Press
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on 16 February with four Zircon hypersonic anti-ship missiles, an Iskander-M ballistic missile, a Kh-31P guided missile, and 62 long-range attack drones, striking several locations across the country and causing new power outages in four oblasts. The strikes injured…
Study finds Europe has maintained stable aid to Kyiv despite US exit
News World Ukraine Aid to Ukraine largely stable as Europe steps up after US withdrawal, study shows An MRLS BM-21 "Grad" fires towards Russian army positions near Chasiv Yar, 24 January, 2026 - Copyright AP Photo Copyright AP Photo Published on 11/02/2026 - 13:09 GMT+1 Share The US has almost…
Ukraine war latest: Russian losses in Ukraine 'astonishing,' former MI6 chief says
Key developments on Feb. 11 Russian losses in Ukraine 'astonishing,' former MI6 chief says;Russian strike on Kharkiv Oblast killed 3 toddlers and their father, pregnant mother injured;Ukraine confirms drone strike on Russia's Volgograd oil refinery, Rubicon barracks in occupied Zaporizhzhia…
The Coming War in America | National Institute for Public Policy
The Discourse by SWJ Staff | 02.12.2026 at 02:24pm The Coming War in America, by Christopher Williams, National Institute for Public Policy, February 10, 2026 Introduction Today America is under attack by adversary nations, terrorist groups, transnational criminal organizations, violent illegal…
Russian Oil Tracker – January 2026: Russia’s oil export structure shifts as Rosneft and Lukoil lose dominance - Kyiv School of Economics
Kyiv School of Economics Kyiv School of Economics University Bachelor’s Programs Master’s Programs Scholarships and Grants Academic Mobility KSE Institute Sanctions against Russia War impacts on Ukrainian agriculture SelfSanctions / LeaveRussia Russia Will Pay The Invincible Land Annual Reports…
Putin 'is about to deploy nuclear weapons close to EU border'
Vladimir Putin is about to move nuclear weapons closer to the European Union's border just weeks after deploying his so called 'unstoppable' Oreshnik missile system to Belarus, the country's exiled opposition leader has warned. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said Alexander Lukashenko's regime was…
Ukrainian Drones Wipe Out $50M in Russian Air Defenses in Single Night
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1-57th ADAR Combines With NATO Partners for Dynamic Front 26 in Romania
Photo By Maj. Alexander Watkins | An Avenger weapons system from 1-57 ADA fires during Dynamic Front 26 on Feb. 9, 2026,...... read more Photo By Maj. Alexander Watkins | An Avenger weapons system from 1-57 ADA fires during Dynamic Front 26 on Feb. 9, 2026, in Capu Midia, Romania. Dynamic Front 26…
Shadow fleet ships moving sanctioned oil 'set to reflag to Russia' | Shipping reports | Shipping Telegraph
At least 120 falsely flagged, sanctioned tankers are likely to reflag to Russia’s registry in the coming months, as Western interdictions of stateless shadow fleet vessels accelerates a structural shift in Russia’s oil export logistics. The move, described by maritime analysts as a desperate bid for…
After Unprecedented Airspace Shut-Down, GPS Scrambling Continues
People within the X’d red circle may experience issues due to ongoing GPS scrambling that is occurring here. Image: Weatherboy / Google Maps After an unprecedented airspace shut down during the early morning hours, authorities are still warning that the GPS scrambling of devices will continue across…
Kyiv Battles to Shelter Ports From Russian Onslaught
The 40 days between December 2 and January 12 accounted for 10% of all Russian attacks on ports and ships that have been launched since the full-scale invasion in 2022. The onslaught demonstrates that the Kremlin remains determined to destroy Ukraine’s vital export infrastructure and sales. The…
First Malicious Outlook Add-In Found Stealing 4,000+ Microsoft Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered what they said is the first known malicious Microsoft Outlook add-in detected in the wild. In this unusual supply chain attack detailed by Koi Security, an unknown attacker claimed the domain associated with a now-abandoned legitimate add-in to serve a fake…
Still standing: Ivanna’s fight for Ukraine’s people
Ivanna Bedei, an Information and Communication Associate in Ukraine, based in Kyiv covering Ukraine and Moldova for the European Union’s humanitarian aid office. Ivanna joined the EU Humanitarian Aid team in Ukraine in early 2023, a year after Russia’s full-scale invasion. She had already…
Britain Pledges Major Air Defense Package for Ukraine
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