February 20 NORAD scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers near Alaska NORAD launched F-16s and F-35s to intercept Russian Tu-95s and Su-35s in Alaska's air defense zone Thursday during routine military patrol operations.
February 19 Russia urges Iran, 'all parties' in Middle East to show restraint amid US military buildup Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov is calling on Iran and "all parties" in the Middle East to show restraint as the U.S. continues military buildup.
February 19 Zelenskyy dismisses Putin’s 'historical s---' in peace talks as ‘delay tactic,’ urges focus on ending the war Ukrainian president suggested Geneva talks with Russia produced limited progress, accusing Moscow of stalling peace negotiations through historical arguments.
February 18 House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership 'one last chance' House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.
February 18 Russia gets Paralympic slots under national flag; Ukraine officials boycott over 'outrageous decision' Ukrainian officials announced a boycott of the Paralympic Games after Russia and Belarus were awarded slots to compete under their national flags, sparking international controversy.
February 18 Ukraine makes fastest gains in years as Russia talks stall, exploiting cracks in Kremlin command Ukrainian forces exploit Russian communication disruptions to mount successful counteroffensive east of Zaporizhzhia, pushing back enemy advances.
February 17 Russia sentences American to 4 years for allegedly trying to take Kalashnikov rifle stocks: report American sentenced to four years in Russian jail for allegedly trying to smuggle Kalashnikov rifle stocks through Moscow airport security checkpoint.
February 16 China pledges aid to Ukraine as US officials warn Beijing is quietly fueling Russia’s war China accused of enabling Russia's war while offering Ukraine humanitarian aid at Munich conference. U.S. official says Beijing could end conflict.
February 14 Rubio meets with Zelenskyy ahead of crucial Geneva talks, says Trump wants solution that 'ends bloodshed' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Munich Saturday. He also said he spoke with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
February 14 Russia murdered Alexei Navalny with deadly frog poison, European countries conclude U.K, Sweden, France, Germany and Netherlands say they're "confident" Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with a lethal toxin from South American poison dart frogs.