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Putin has 'already started' World War III, Zelensky claims in BBC interview
Zelensky claimed that “Putin will not stop at Ukraine,” adding that “stopping Putin today and preventing him from occupying Ukraine is a victory for the whole world.”
Iran signs €500 million arms deal with Russia for advanced shoulder-fired missiles - FT
EU imposes sanctions on eight individuals suspected of committing human rights violations in Russia
Seven bodies recovered after Chinese tour bus falls through frozen Lake Baikal in Siberia
Middle Israel: What Putin’s war on Ukraine revealed about Russia, four years later - opinion
Four years into the war, Putin’s attempt to erase Ukraine solidifies its independence and exposes Russia’s decline.
US, Russia closing in on a deal to observe New START nuclear arms control treaty - report
The New START treaty, which set limits on each side's missiles, launchers, and strategic warheads, is the last in a series of nuclear agreements dating back more than half a century to the Cold War.
Kremlin dismisses claims Epstein may have been a Russian agent
Polish PM Donald Tusk said Warsaw will investigate possible links between Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, and any potential impact on Poland.
Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse
While the company insists its mission is purely to serve utilities, logistics, agriculture, and emergency response, the potential to adapt the technology for military use is hard to ignore.
UN chief calls New START expiration a 'grave moment' for global security
Antonio Guterres warned that the end of New START removes all binding limits on US and Russian nuclear arsenals and called for immediate negotiations.
Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate
Trump also endorsed a MAGA prosecutor in Georgia against Marjorie Taylor Greene, stepped back from a major media merger fight between Netflix and Warner Bros, and faced Human Rights Watch criticism.
Russia says uranium proposal for Iran is still on the table
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that an offer for Russia to aid Iran with exporting uranium was still available.
Zelensky says Russia ignored US peace efforts with overnight energy strikes
"We expect a response from the United States to the Russian strikes," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Israeli tourists flocking to Azerbaijan, Baku to up flights to Tel Aviv, official tells ‘Post’
Despite regional unrest, Israeli visits to Azerbaijan surged last year, with tourism officials citing expanded flights and long standing ties between the countries.
US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia, Ukraine this week, says White House
White House officials say Steve Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi this week for talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives.
