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Amy B. Zegart


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    At least 5 killed, 36 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    At least 5 killed, 36 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched 11 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 149 drones at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 116 drones.

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    Budapest blasts conscription in Ukraine, backs Hungarian suspected of smuggling draft evaders

    Budapest blasts conscription in Ukraine, backs Hungarian suspected of smuggling draft evaders

    The Hungarian government said on Feb. 8 that it is providing consular protection to its citizen detained by Ukraine over allegedly trying to help five Ukrainian draft-age men illegally cross the border.

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    Russian ATTACK on Odesa: “Shahed” drones hit the city #shorts

    Russian ATTACK on Odesa: “Shahed” drones hit the city #shorts

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,247,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,247,580 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1,250 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Mstyslav Chernov's film '2,000 Meters to Andriivka' wins Directors Guild of America award

    Mstyslav Chernov's film '2,000 Meters to Andriivka' wins Directors Guild of America award

    Ukrainian director and journalist Mstyslav Chernov’s film "2,000 Meters to Andriivka" received the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary at the 2026 Directors Guild of America award ceremony on Feb. 7.

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    Zelensky urges daily deliveries of air defense missiles after Russian missile strikes on Kyiv region

    On Sunday, February 8, Russian forces again launched ballistic strikes on the Kyiv region. Ukraine’s air defenses need a steady daily supply of interceptors to take down incoming threats, the president emphasized.

    Every one of Ukraine’s partners must …

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    Ukrainian forces take control of Ternovate on the Zaporizhzhia axis

    Ukrainian forces have publicly refuted Russian claims of capturing Ternovate on the Zaporizhzhia axis.

    The settlement of Ternovate in the Zaporizhzhia region has been cleared of Russian troopd and is under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces. …

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    Ukraine to start exporting drones in 2026 with 10 European hubs and German production, Zelensky says

    Ukraine will begin exporting domestically developed defense technologies in February 2026, including launching drone production in Germany that month, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a talk with faculty and students at the Kyiv Aviation …

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    Ukraine secures agreements for 250 new Gripen and Rafale fighter jets to bolster air power

    Ukraine has secured agreements for the delivery of 150 Swedish Gripen and 100 French Rafale combat aircraft to strengthen its Air Force. The jets will be brand-new, significantly enhancing the country’s defense capabilities, President Volodymyr …

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    PENTAGON and TWO UKRAINIAN DRONE MAKERS – now working together! #shorts

    PENTAGON and TWO UKRAINIAN DRONE MAKERS – now working together! #shorts

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    🎯 MISSILE GAME-CHANGER and Ukrainians in the PENTAGON. USA: end the war by JUNE – is it possible?

    🎯 MISSILE GAME-CHANGER and Ukrainians in the PENTAGON. USA: end the war by JUNE – is it possible?

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    Russian forces panic as inactive Starlink terminals reportedly broadcast location data

    After illegal Starlink terminals used by Russia’s armed forces were added to a so-called “blacklist,” Russians now face a fresh problem. Pro-war channels are spreading panic about a new threat tied to Elon Musk’s company.

    According to one Russian …

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    Belgorod blackout: officials drain heating systems in high-rises ahead of freeze

    Belgorod region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said authorities plan to drain the heating systems in 455 apartment buildings ahead of an incoming cold snap. He also said 80% of subscribers in the region are experiencing heating problems.

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    Ukrainian partisans identify command post of Russia’s 328th regiment accused of executing POWs

    A strike by Ukraine’s Defense Forces on the site would sever the regiment’s communications, making the further destruction of occupying troops a matter of time and a series of powerful blows, according to Ukrainian sources.

    On February 7, Ukrainian …

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    After resignation, Yermak continues to meet top officials and may see Zelensky, investigation finds

    Former head of Ukraine’s presidential office Andriy Yermak has continued meeting with senior officials since stepping down, including National Security and Defense Council Secretary and former defense minister Rustem Umerov. He also visited the …

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    Ukrainian ENERGY COMPANIES are restoring substations attacked by RUSSIA #shorts

    Ukrainian ENERGY COMPANIES are restoring substations attacked by RUSSIA #shorts

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    Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv

    Ukraine war latest: Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv

    Key developments on Feb. 7-8:

    • Zelensky warns of 'risk' US, Russia could strike bilateral deals on Ukraine without Kyiv
    • Russia causes 'significant damage' to thermal plants, nuclear facilities in mass attack on Ukraine power grid
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    Russia’s regions post record $19.9 billion deficit in 2025 as profit taxes fall and spending surges

    Russia’s regional budgets ended 2025 with a combined deficit of 1.538 trillion rubles — the highest since records began — surpassing 1.5 trillion rubles ($19.9 billion), according to the report published by the Russian Finance Ministry.

    The gap was …

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    THOUSANDS of drones and missiles AGAINST UKRAINE – ESCALATION amid Russian failures

    THOUSANDS of drones and missiles AGAINST UKRAINE – ESCALATION amid Russian failures

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    🏚 Russians took MY HOME: emotions of a UKRAINIAN woman from occupied TOKMAK #shorts

    🏚 Russians took MY HOME: emotions of a UKRAINIAN woman from occupied TOKMAK #shorts

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,246,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,246,330 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1,040 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Pro-Ukrainian partisans disable military communication infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, group claims

    Pro-Ukrainian partisans disable military communication infrastructure in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, group claims

    "An agent of our movement set fire to a hardware module at the base of a communication tower. As a result of the destruction of the ground equipment, all the infrastructure installed on the mast was completely de-energized and put out of action," the …

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    Zelensky calls Air Force performance 'unsatisfactory,' orders changes to boost air defenses

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky voiced dissatisfaction with the Air Force’s performance in several regions and ordered immediate steps to boost the effectiveness of air defenses. He also heard updates on logistics, energy and civilian support. …

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    Zelensky says US proposed renewed energy ceasefire; Kyiv agrees, Russia yet to respond

    At trilateral talks in the United Arab Emirates aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, US representatives proposed returning to an energy ceasefire. President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters on Saturday, February 7. Kyiv agreed to the …

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    Blackouts hit Belgorod and surrounding areas after Ukrainian shelling

    Parts of Belgorod and its suburbs lost power on Saturday evening, January 7, following shelling from Ukraine. The attack and damage to local infrastructure were confirmed by regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov on his Telegram channel.

    According to …