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Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva end without agreement but with some advances
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Ukraine-Russia talks in Geneva end without agreement but with some advances

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The second and final day of talks between Russia and Ukraine took place on Wednesday, February 8. These talks were mediated by the United States...

Feb 19, 2026 04:34 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Trump praises Czech FM Petr Macinka for clashing with Hillary Clinton at Munich Security Conference
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Trump praises Czech FM Petr Macinka for clashing with Hillary Clinton at Munich Security Conference

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US President Donald Trump praised Czech Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka on Truth Social. Macinka clashed with former US...

Feb 19, 2026 02:56 AM 2 min read 1 source
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USA and Belgium in Major Dispute Over Circumcisions Involving US Ambassador
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USA and Belgium in Major Dispute Over Circumcisions Involving US Ambassador

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The United States and Belgium are engaged in a major dispute over circumcisions. US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White is involved in this conflict....

Feb 19, 2026 01:29 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Ukrainian army uses balloons for surveillance and weapon delivery deep inside Russia
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Ukrainian army uses balloons for surveillance and weapon delivery deep inside Russia

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The Ukrainian army uses balloons both for surveillance purposes and for delivering weapons behind the front line. Ukrainian balloons strike...

Feb 19, 2026 01:29 AM 1 min read 1 source
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Swedish experts reject nuclear weapons as unnecessary
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Swedish experts reject nuclear weapons as unnecessary

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Experts have said no to Swedish nuclear weapons, calling them unnecessary. The round lake outside Jokkmokk is called Foajaure. Swedish researchers...

Feb 19, 2026 12:27 AM 1 min read 1 source
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US Issues 'Take Kyiv' Statement After Geneva Talks on Ukraine Conflict
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US Issues 'Take Kyiv' Statement After Geneva Talks on Ukraine Conflict

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The US has made a loud statement saying 'Take Kyiv' following the Geneva talks. This statement comes from a Russian source reporting on US...

Feb 18, 2026 09:26 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Air defense destroys several UAVs in Leningrad Oblast
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Air defense destroys several UAVs in Leningrad Oblast

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Air defense systems in Leningrad Oblast destroyed several unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The incident occurred in the region near Saint...

Feb 18, 2026 09:26 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Bosnia's Dodik states Russia winning SVO to create multipolar world
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Bosnia's Dodik states Russia winning SVO to create multipolar world

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Milorad Dodik stated that Russia is winning in the SVO. Dodik made this statement for the sake of creating a multipolar world. The SVO refers to...

Feb 18, 2026 09:26 PM 1 min read 1 source
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Zelenskyy expects new round of talks with Russia before end of February
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Zelenskyy expects new round of talks with Russia before end of February

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that he expects a new round of talks with Russia. Zelenskyy wants negotiations to resume...

Feb 18, 2026 09:25 PM 1 min read 1 source
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