Russians seek refuge from sanctions and military draft in Thailand

With Explosive Goggles, Ukraine Sought to Blast Russian Drone Operators

A senior Ukrainian intelligence official confirmed the plot to blow up drone goggles. But it was unclear how much effect the scheme had on Russian forces.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Trump-Putin summit preparations underway, Russian foreign minister says

The U.S. offered a draft U.N. resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine.

CBS News - Feb. 22

Austria, a Longtime Buyer of Russian Gas, Tries to Break the Habit

OMV, a multinational energy company based in Vienna, has shifted to other options, including increasing its own output of natural gas, drilling for oil and experimenting with geothermal energy.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Russians hoping for peace talks and ‘universal joy’ – but will western brands return?

Following last week’s US-Russia talks, the mood in Moscow suggests many are beginning to think about what a post-war reality might look like. After three years of war and western isolation, ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Trump is 'surrendering to the Russians,' Democratic Sen. Jack Reed says

In an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Democratic Sen. Jack Reed decried Trump's recent attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and alignment with Russia.

ABC News - Feb. 23

An incendiary device explodes outside the Russian Consulate in the French city of Marseille

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

An incendiary device explodes outside Russian Consulate in Marseille, France

French authorities say an incendiary device has exploded outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

ABC News - Feb. 24

Zelensky praises ‘absolute heroism of Ukrainians’ three years after Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is praising the “absolute heroism” of his people on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. “Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude. Three ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

Ex-Reform UK Wales leader accused of taking Russian-linked bribes

The ex-MEP and former UKIP Wales leader made favourable statements about Russia for money, a court hears.

BBC News - Feb. 24

U.N. rejects U.S. resolution on Ukraine war that downplayed Russian role

The United States failed to get the U.N. General Assembly to approve its resolution urging an end to the war without mentioning Moscow's aggression.

CBS News - Feb. 24

US drives Ukraine war measure through UN with Russian backing

Security Council resolution calling for ‘swift end’ to conflict deals further blow to western unity

Financial Times - Feb. 24

FirstFT: US drives UN resolution on Ukraine war with Russian backing

Also in today’s newsletter, US companies left out of defence stock rally and BP abandons pledge to cut oil and gas output

Financial Times - 6d

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies

ABC News - 5d

Russian and US diplomats discuss normalizing embassy operations at Istanbul talks

Russian and U.S. diplomats are holding talks in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss ways to normalize the operation of their respective embassies after rounds of diplomats’ expulsions in the past years

ABC News - 4d

Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky dies aged 88

World champion will be remembered for the ‘match of the century’ against American Bobby Fischer in 1972. Soviet chess grandmaster Boris Spassky, who was famously defeated at the height of the cold ...

The Guardian - 4d

President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meeting on Russian war, rare minerals

President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday at the White House amid the ongoing war with Russia. Trump wants a deal for Ukraine's rare earth minerals while ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump administration retreats in fight against Russian cyber threats

Recent incidents indicate US is no longer characterizing Russia as a cybersecurity threat, marking a radical departure: ‘Putin is on the inside now’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control ...

The Guardian - 3d

Russian official applauds Trump's feud with Zelenskyy at the White House

Russian official Dmitry Medvedev applauded President Trump's bombastic reaction as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy clashed with Vice President JD Vance. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Sam ...

CBS News - 3d

IAEA defends use of Russian-controlled route to Ukraine nuclear plant

Yahoo News - 9h

California Bill Seeks Age Minimum on Anti-Aging Skin Care Products

Revamped legislation would require anyone purchasing the products to provide proof that they are 18 or older.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

McConnell announces he will not seek re-election in Senate floor speech

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., marked his 83rd birthday on the Senate floor as he announced that he will not be seeking re-election to Congress in 2026.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Hochul to Seek New Oversight, but Won’t Remove Adams for Now

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she will not remove Mayor Eric Adams at this time but will seek to increase state supervision of New York City’s affairs.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are as somber and tense as they were right before Moscow launched the war

ABC News - Feb. 21

Musician seeks help to recover ancient violin stolen in pub

The instrument is worth a six-figure sum but also holds a lot of emotional value.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Buffett seeks to reassure shareholders over record cash pile

Billionaire investor trimmed equity portfolio and put money in Treasury bills

Financial Times - Feb. 22

UAE set to invest billions in Italy as countries seek closer ties

Yahoo News - Feb. 24

Vintage Clothing Fanatics Are Seeking Out Ultra-Distressed Pieces

So-called thrashed clothes — garments resembling something closer to rags — are coveted by vintage fanatics.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

House Republicans face headwinds as they seek to pass budget for Trump's agenda

House Republican leaders are eying a high-stakes vote this week on a sweeping budget resolution to pass President Donald Trump's agenda.

NBC News - Feb. 24

New York lieutenant governor says he will not seek reelection

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado said on Monday he would not run for reelection with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026 but said he would explore other options to represent New York in state government. “I ...

The Hill - 6d

National dialogue conference kicks off in Syria as battered country seeks to rebuild

Syria’s new Islamist rulers kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as a “rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country.

NBC News - 6d

Syria's national dialogue conference kicks off as the battered country seeks to rebuild

Syria’s new rulers have kicked off a long-awaited national dialogue conference as an “exceptional and rare historical opportunity” to rebuild the country after nearly 14 years of cvil war and the ...

ABC News - 6d

Second ‘Central Park Five’ member seeking NYC Council seat

A second member of the “Central Park Five,” men were wrongly convicted and later exonerated of assaulting and raping a white woman in 1989, is seeking a seat on the New York City Council. Raymond ...

The Hill - 6d

Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defends tush-push as Packers seek ban

Eagles have used play in short-yardage situations Packers want to end use of play in NFL Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has pushed back against the Green Bay Packers ’ proposal ...

The Guardian - 6d

Israel seeks Gaza ceasefire extension while shunning talks to end war

First phase of deal with Hamas to halt fighting is meant to end this weekend

Financial Times - 5d

Trump seeks to run government like a business, for better and worse

Part of the appeal to President Trump’s supporters is that he is an experienced businessman, and many voters thought he would run the government like a business. One month into his second term, ...

The Hill - 5d