Politics
Criminal charges to be filed against Fico in Slovakia over Ukraine
The opposition party SaS has announced its intention to file criminal charges against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico over his decision to halt humanitarian electricity supplies to Ukraine.
The temporary truce between the US and China has raised questions about Donald Trump's strategy.
Following the trade truce between Washington and Beijing, US allies are trying to understand whether this is a tactical pause related to rare earth metals or a shift in focus towards the economy rather than security.
Four years of a major war: a chronology of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, key battles, losses and consequences
24 February 2026 marks four years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. During this time, the war has gone through several stages — from an attempt to quickly capture Kyiv to a protracted positional confrontation along a thousand-kilometre front line. This article provides a chronology of the key events of the war, the biggest battles, the scale of destruction, losses, and the role of international support for Ukraine.
The United Kingdom has imposed its largest package of sanctions against Russia in four years.
On 24 February, the British government announced a new package of restrictions against Russia. It was the largest since the first months of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Iran close to agreement with China on purchase of anti-ship missiles
Iran is in the final stages of negotiations with China to purchase CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, which could strengthen its military capabilities amid tensions with the United States.
Reuters analytics: drones have become the main force in the war in Ukraine
Four years after Russia launched a full-scale war against Ukraine, drones have become a key factor in combat operations, significantly influencing the use of armoured vehicles and troop movements on the front lines.
Macron stated that there is no prospect of a quick peace in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron said he sees no prospects for a quick peace in Ukraine because, according to him, Russia is not showing any willingness to seek a peaceful settlement.
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution: Ukraine must prevail and join the EU
The European Parliament passed a resolution stating that Russia must be defeated in the war against Ukraine, and that Ukraine must prevail and become a member of the European Union in the future.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened applications for compensation for those forcibly displaced abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine has announced the opening of a new category of applications in the International Register of Damages for citizens who were forced to leave Ukraine due to Russia's aggression.
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with 13 military aid packages since 2022
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with 13 packages of military aid since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. The latest aid package was approved by the Bulgarian government in February 2026.
The US has held talks with Russia and is preparing for a meeting with China on nuclear arms control.
In Geneva, the United States met with the Russian delegation and is planning talks with the Chinese side. The talks concern the possibility of concluding a multilateral agreement on nuclear arms control.
The European Union will announce €100 million in winter energy aid in Kyiv
During their visit to Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will present a €100 million immediate energy support package for Ukraine. The initiative comes amid Hungary's blocking of a larger loan package and sanctions against Russia.
