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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will visit Tehran on February 25 at the invitation of his Iranian counterpart Araqchi. The two sides will discuss trade, energy and international issues following the signing of a new strategic agreement.
I don't think anyone is interested in Afghanistan 2.0: Zelensky on possible scenario if the war in Ukraine ends rashly
The President of Ukraine warned against a rash end to the war, comparing the possible consequences to the situation in Afghanistan in 2021.
Zelensky: The US says things that Putin really likes
The Ukrainian president said that the US is trying to please Putin with its statements to achieve quick success. Zelenskyy warned against repeating the mistakes of Afghanistan and opposed territorial concessions.
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Google has cooperated with authoritarian governments by removing objectionable content at their request. From 2020 to 2024, more than 60% of takedown requests came from Russia, and China managed to get 200+ corruption videos removed.
Orban reiterates that Ukraine could become the “Afghanistan” for EU
The Hungarian prime minister said that the war in Ukraine could become an “Afghanistan” for the EU. According to him, the difficulty is how to convince Russia to end the war.
Car ramming into a crowd in Munich: 28 reported injured
As a result of a car ramming into a crowd in Munich, 28 people were injured, some in serious condition. The driver was a 24-year-old asylum seeker from Afghanistan who was detained at the scene.
Ukraine starts its performance at the Invictus Games 2025 with a victory in the first basketball match
Ukraine's national team defeated Colombia 12-6 in the first wheelchair basketball match at the Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver. The Ukrainians will play the next match against Afghanistan.
Taliban forbids UN staff in Herat to work without beards
In the city of Herat, the Taliban have banned male UN staff from shaving, threatening them with imprisonment. This comes amid growing restrictions on humanitarian missions in Afghanistan, where the number of violations has increased by 56%.
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The US President signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC over its investigation of Americans and their allies. Restrictions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions for individuals involved in the investigations and their families.
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Ukraine's Foreign Ministry disagreed with the Polish president's statement about a possible threat from the Ukrainian military after the war. The Ministry emphasized that veterans are a security factor for the whole of Europe.
It will become the Afghanistan of the European Union: Orban makes scandalous statement about Ukraine's future without negotiations with Russia
The Hungarian prime minister said that without negotiations, Ukraine would become the “Afghanistan of the EU. ” He also emphasized that a Ukrainian victory is impossible without sending Western troops to Ukraine.
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Keith Kellogg stated that a short-term solution to Russia's war against Ukraine is needed within months, not years.
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Scientists have set the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight, the closest it has come to a catastrophe in the 78 years of the project's existence. The reason was the tense international situation.
Trump revokes entry to the United States for refugees who had previously been approved for residency
The Trump administration has revoked entry permits for 10,000 refugees, including 1,600 Afghans. Among the victims are aides to the U.S. military and relatives of active U.S. military personnel.
Iraqi lawmakers approve bill that critics say legalizes child marriage
The Iraqi parliament has passed amendments to the Personal Status Law that expand the powers of Islamic courts in family matters. Human rights activists warn that this could legalize child marriage and violate women's rights.
Women are losing their rights in Afghanistan: denied access to education
The Taliban has ordered private educational institutions in Herat to stop teaching older girls. This continues a series of restrictions on women's rights in Afghanistan, including a ban on medical education.
Optimism grows in Europe that Trump may not force Ukraine into premature talks with Russia - Bloomberg
Ukraine's European allies have held private talks with the Trump team about supporting Ukraine. Officials expressed cautious optimism that the new US administration would not force Kyiv into premature negotiations with Russia.
Biden on withdrawing troops from Afghanistan: I am the first one not to hand the war over to a successor
Joe Biden said that the decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan was the right one. The US President emphasized that there will be no more threat from al-Qaeda, and the primary goal of the war has been achieved.
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Ukraine has improved its position in the Henley Passport Index 2025, rising to 30th place with 148 visa-free destinations. Singapore topped the ranking with access to 195 countries, ahead of Japan and European countries.
Taliban leader bans building windows in houses overlooking places where women are present
The Taliban has banned the installation of windows in houses facing neighboring buildings where women live. Owners of existing houses have to block such windows with walls or a special covering.
Putin signs law removing Taliban and HTS from list of terrorist organizations - ISW
Russia is creating a legal framework for removing the Taliban and HTS from the list of terrorist organizations. This should facilitate political and economic rapprochement with Afghanistan and secure Russian bases in Syria.
The Taliban attacked Pakistan in response to the deadly airstrikes
Taliban forces attacked “several locations” in Pakistan in response to previous air strikes. The attack was carried out from the southeastern direction of Afghanistan, details of the losses were not disclosed.
Ukraine introduces a new public holiday - the Day of Interethnic Harmony
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Afghanistan condemns Pakistani attack that left 46 dead: Taliban vows revenge
Pakistan's bombing of Paktika province in Afghanistan killed 46 people, mostly women and children. The Taliban vowed to avenge the attack and defend their sovereignty.
CPJ explains Iran's denial of evacuation of fighters from Syria
Iran has denied Putin's information about the evacuation of 4,000 Iranian troops from Syria. In fact, a smaller number of diplomats and advisors from different countries were evacuated using both Russian and Iranian aircraft.
Large-scale road accidents in Afghanistan: at least 44 people killed
Two overnight accidents involving buses, a fuel tanker and a truck occurred in Ghazni province. The accidents killed 44 people and injured 76, some in critical condition.
Taliban government minister Khalil Haqqani killed in Kabul - media
Khalil Haqqani, an influential minister in the Taliban government, was killed in an explosion in Kabul. The Islamic State was behind the attack, and the United States offered $5 million for information about Haqqani.
Afghan women expelled from nursing and midwifery schools: Taliban regime issues new guidelines
In Afghanistan, women were banned from training as nurses and midwives in training centers. This was one of the last available opportunities for women's education in Ukraine after the ban on attending schools and universities.
Russia wants to occupy more territories because it understands that it will be forced to sit down at the negotiating table - Sibiga
The last month was the bloodiest for Russia in the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Minister Sibiga said that Russia is trying to seize more territories before the inevitable negotiations.