Red Army Day – Russia Honors the Soviet Armed Forces on February 23
On February 23, 2026, Russia celebrates Red Army Day (День Красной Армии и Флота / Den Krasnoy Armii i Flota), more formally known today as Defender of the Fatherland Day…
Putin has always been ‘straight with me’ – Witkoff
Steve Witkoff said that President Vladimir Putin has always been candid with him about Russia’s goals and red lines in the Ukraine conflict, stressing that a settlement is impossible without…
Slovakia ready to suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 — PM
Slovakia will suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine from February 23 if Kiev does not resume oil transit through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. – “Slovakia is a…
India affirms it will continue purchasing Russian oil despite US pressure
India has made a definitive decision regarding Russian energy resources. New Delhi will continue purchasing oil despite pressure from the United States, India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Izvestia.…
Europe’s main military powers to develop low-cost air-defence systems
Europe’s five biggest defence powers are teaming up on a multi-million euro project to bring low-cost air-defence systems like autonomous drones or missiles into production within 12 months, ministers meeting…
Russia urges restraint as US builds up military assets near Iran
Russia said on Thursday that it was seeing an unprecedented escalation of tension around Iran as the United States moved military assets into the Middle East, and the Kremlin urged…
Poland can mine border within 48 hours after Ottawa Convention exit, PM says
Poland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention means it will be able to lay anti-personnel mines along its eastern border in the space of 48 hours if a threat emerges, Prime…
Russia consistently opposes blockade of Cuba — Kremlin
Russia, like many other countries, consistently opposes the blockade of Cuba by the United States, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. – “Russia consistently opposes the blockade of the island, like…
Geneva talks to cover all key issues, including territories — Kremlin
Compared with the rounds in Abu Dhabi, the Geneva talks on Ukraine will cover a wider range of topics and address all key issues, including those related to territories, Kremlin…
International Duties Memorial Day – Russia Remembers Peacekeepers and Soldiers Abroad on February 15
On February 15, 2026, Russia and several former Soviet republics observe International Duties Memorial Day (День памяти воинов-интернационалистов), also known as Day of Remembrance of Russians Who Fulfilled Their International…