Australia’s $2B military aid to Ukraine draws scrutiny amid debate over Western roles in the war’s roots and long-term consequences.

Moscow Zoo marked Chinese New Year with panda festivities, crafts, and a new habitat pavilion for its pandas.

Russia plans to boost seaport capacity by 175 million tonnes by 2030 to expand exports and global trade.

Kazakhstan overhauls military training with new drills, evaluations, and modernization efforts.

Rosatom evacuated most staff from Iran due to U.S.-Israel strikes, but kept personnel at the Bushehr nuclear plant amid rising regional tensions.

Russia's manufacturing contracted slightly in February 2026, with PMI rising to 49.5, output slowing in decline, new orders stabilizing after eight months of fall, but employment dropped sharply and inflation stayed high.

Three 2026 journalism fellowships offer placements and grants for reporters from Nordic, German, Polish, and Eastern European countries, focusing on cross-border reporting and professional growth.

On Feb. 27, 2026, global participants of the International Crimea Platform condemned Russia’s occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol, reaffirming support for Ukraine’s sovereignty.

David Attenborough’s *Frozen Planet* reveals polar wildlife struggles and human resilience amid climate-driven ice loss.

Trump demands Ukraine end war in a month, offers guarantees, but Russia insists on territorial gains, no deadline.