(2026-02-09). Ukraine-Russia war in 2026 where do we now stand? onlineopinion.com.au Four years in, Ukraine's war looks less like a turning point than a test of endurance, diplomacy, and winter survival. January 2026 tells the story.
(2026-02-09). Statement on meetings on protected persons in the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict. icrc.org
(2026-02-09). What lies beneath the assassination attempt on Russian General Vladimir Alekseyev? unitedworldint.com Russia's Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov directly accused Ukraine's leader, saying that "Zelenskyy seeks to derail peace process". By Feyyaz Erkin E≈üli A senior Russian military official Vladimir Alekseyev has been targeted in an assassination attempt in Moscow. He has been hospitalized after being shot several times near his flat, according to Russian state media …
(2026-02-09). End The Ukraine War Now, Before The Strategic Balance Shifts Further Analysis. eurasiareview.com Wars rarely conclude with a dramatic battlefield reversal. More often, they end when the marginal cost of continuing exceeds the marginal benefit for all parties involved. The war in Ukraine is approaching that point. Another season of fighting is unlikely to produce a decisive shift, but it will almost certainly deepen Ukraine's losses, solidify Russia's position, and narrow the diplomatic space for a durable settlement. | A negotiated end would be politically painful and strategically imperfect. It may also be the least damaging option still available. | Russia Is Strained, but Not Faltering: | Russi…
(2026-02-09). China accused of secret nuclear tests, Eileen Gu's big comeback: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US accuses China of secret nuclear testing after offering Beijing arms treaty | 2. As Beijing and Moscow tout ties, China's companies keep Ukraine's lights on | 3. Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong…
(2026-02-09). On NATO's eastern flank: German government seeks to transform regional airport into military fortress. wsws.org The German government and Bundeswehr are pushing ahead with the conversion of the Rostock-Laage air base in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania into a central military hub for the Luftwaffe and NATO.
(2026-02-09). Greek left party, "Popular Unity," demands the release of Mohammed Khatib. samidoun.net 
The Greek left political party, "Popular Unity," issued a statement calling for the release of Mohammed Khatib, Samidoun coordinator in Europe, and an end to any deportation proceedings. Mohammed Khatib was arrested on 7 February in Heraklion as he traveled to speak at an event in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners, also featuring liberated Palestinian prisoner …
(2026-02-09). The anatomy of the Epstein network. aljazeera.com Mapping the scale of the Epstein network, and why parts of the story are being downplayed.