Russia News & Analysis

February 24, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Four Years On: Unyielding Conflict in Ukraine

Marking four years of conflict, Ukraine remains engulfed in a tumultuous struggle as diplomatic solutions seem distant amid continued fighting.

#Ukraine #Russia #conflict

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Hungary's Veto: EU Sanctions on Russia and Ukraine Loan in Limbo

France 24

February 24, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Hungary's Veto: EU Sanctions on Russia and Ukraine Loan in Limbo

Hungary's veto on EU's sanctions against Russia and loan to Ukraine complicates diplomatic ties, as a Ukrainian strike on a Russian pipeline inflames tensions.

#Hungary #EU sanctions #Ukraine aid

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Unveiling Russia's Shadow War: A Taxi Driver's Key Role

The New York Times

February 23, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Unveiling Russia's Shadow War: A Taxi Driver's Key Role

Inside Russia's escalating sabotage efforts against Ukraine's European allies, ex-taxi driver Aleksei Kolosovsky emerges as a significant operative.

#Russia #Ukraine #covert operations

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Ukraine Boycotts Paralympics Opening Over Russian Flags Decision

Deutsche Welle

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Ukraine Boycotts Paralympics Opening Over Russian Flags Decision

Ukraine to boycott the Paralympics opening due to Russian, Belarusian flag decision, raising geopolitical tensions.

#Ukraine #Russia #Paralympics

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Russia Escalates Tensions with Ukraine Ahead of Invasion Anniversary

The New York Times

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Russia Escalates Tensions with Ukraine Ahead of Invasion Anniversary

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones and missiles, intensifying conflicts despite recent U.S.-mediated peace talks.

#Ukraine #Russia #conflict

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Escalating Tensions: Russia and Ukraine Target Energy Sectors

Deutsche Welle

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Escalating Tensions: Russia and Ukraine Target Energy Sectors

Recent strikes on energy infrastructures in Russia and Ukraine highlight increasing tensions, marking four years of conflict.

#Russia #Ukraine #energy

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Transformed by War: Ukrainian Civilians Take Up Arms

BBC

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Transformed by War: Ukrainian Civilians Take Up Arms

Explore how Russia's 2022 invasion has militarized Ukrainian civilians, altering their identities and impacting Ukraine's broader geopolitical landscape.

#Ukraine #Russia #military

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Inside Russia's Covert Sabotage: Aleksei Kolosovsky's Role Unveiled

The New York Times

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Inside Russia's Covert Sabotage: Aleksei Kolosovsky's Role Unveiled

Russia's clandestine operations escalate in Europe, relying on operatives like ex-taxi driver Aleksei Kolosovsky to disrupt Ukraine's allies.

#Russia #Ukraine #espionage

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Ukraine Withdraws from Paralympics Opening Over Russian Flag Row

Deutsche Welle

February 21, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Ukraine Withdraws from Paralympics Opening Over Russian Flag Row

Ukraine will skip the Paralympics opening in protest over Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under national flags, stirring international debate.