The United Nations is awaiting a decision on the payment of almost $4 billion in debt by the United States. The UN Secretary-General warned of a possible financial collapse if member states do not pay their contributions.
American TV channel Newsmax has signed a licensing agreement to launch Newsmax Ukraine in spring 2026. The channel will produce its own news and retransmit Newsmax content.
President Zelenskyy met with Oksana Markarova, Ukraine's former Ambassador to the USA. They discussed Ukraine's reconstruction and strengthening international ties to defend against Russian aggression.
French President Emmanuel Macron seeks to involve European partners in resuming dialogue with Putin. He sent his advisor to Moscow, reopening technical channels for discussion.
Yelyzaveta Sydorko set a national record in the 500-meter distance at the 2026 Olympics, completing it in 43. 337 seconds. Despite the high result, she could not advance to the quarterfinals, finishing fourth in her heat.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the people who booed US Vice President J. D. Vance at the Winter Olympics showed "European pride." This occurred after a series of critical remarks about Europe from American officials.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to resign despite pressure over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador. He has vowed to continue fighting to prevent the populist Reform party from coming to power.
Chinese J-16 fighter jets performed dangerous maneuvers near Taiwanese F-16 aircraft during military exercises in December. One J-16 fired decoy flares, another flew in a firing-ready position.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker denied that the US had set a new deadline for peace talks on Russia's war against Ukraine. He stated that setting deadlines is dangerous.
Democratic leaders in the U. S. Congress called the White House proposal "incomplete and insufficient." This comes amid demands for new restrictions on President Trump's immigration measures.
The United States will transfer command of NATO's Joint Forces in Naples and Norfolk to European officers. This move aligns with US President Donald Trump's demands for greater responsibility of European countries for their own security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Hungary and Slovakia next week. The visit comes after Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orban, who is trailing in the polls ahead of the elections.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has repealed a landmark emissions policy for power plants and the automotive industry. The decision, aimed at boosting the energy sector, raises concerns among environmentalists.
Japan plans to join NATO's PURL mechanism to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. Tokyo will finance non-lethal equipment such as radar systems and body armor.
Global oil prices are rising for the second consecutive day due to risks of supply disruptions from the Middle East. WTI exceeded $64, Brent settled near $69.
Gold quotes are falling after a two-day recovery as investors take profits. The market is influenced by new appointments in US financial leadership and geopolitical tensions.
Elon Musk announced a change in SpaceX's priorities, focusing on creating a self-sufficient city on the Moon. This task is more realistic and faster than colonizing Mars, with the first uncrewed landing in March 2027.
The film "Marty Supreme" starring Timothée Chalamet has become the highest-grossing film in A24 studio's history, earning over $148 million worldwide. The picture surpassed the previous leader "Everything Everywhere All at Once" and has nine Oscar nominations.
The US and Armenia have signed an agreement on cooperation in civil nuclear energy worth up to $9 billion. This will replace the outdated Soviet nuclear power plant with American small modular reactors, reducing Armenia's dependence on Russia.
Tom Berendsen, known for his support of Ukraine, will become the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands on February 23. The new minority government united three parties, and Berendsen represents the Christian Democratic Appeal.
Cuba has been left without oil imports for the first time in a decade due to the cessation of supplies by Mexico and the tightening of the US blockade. This has caused a critical fuel shortage and a humanitarian crisis on the island.
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated photo on social media where he shows foreign leaders a modified map of the United States. On it, the territories of Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela are included as part of the United States.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the postponement of the vote on macro-financial assistance to Ukraine until Wednesday. This decision was made to ensure uninterrupted funding for Kyiv's defense needs, to avoid running out of resources by April 2026.
A report by the Munich Security Conference warns of a possible new Russian war against the Baltic states within two years after a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. Russia could also start a "local" war against one neighbor within six months.
Air Canada is suspending flights to Cuba due to a jet fuel shortage announced by the Cuban government. This decision comes amid an energy crisis in Cuba.
According to the Munich Security Conference report, the world has entered a period of politics of destroying the existing order. This is due to the fact that political forces that prefer destruction are gaining momentum in many Western societies.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the readiness of documents on security guarantees. He emphasized that there is no alternative to security and peace, and also announced significant international events.
The European Union is considering options for including Ukraine's membership in a peace agreement, including protection and immediate access to membership rights. The draft peace plan envisages EU accession in 2027, and the EU confirms that future accession is part of the discussions.
NATO plans to launch the Arctic Sentry military mission in the Arctic, specifically in Greenland, to strengthen its presence and reduce tensions between the US and European allies. The launch could take place this week during the meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
People's Artist of Ukraine Liliya Sandulesa admitted that in the mid-1990s she had an abortion from Ivo Bobul. The singer insisted on terminating the pregnancy due to the beginning of their joint career.
