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Russia has stepped up attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, targeting substations in Kyiv, Donetsk, Odesa and Chernihiv.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the strikes as a deliberate escalation of Russia’s aerial campaign, which has included more than 3,100 drones, 92 missiles and roughly 1,360 glide bombs in the past week. He also called for stricter sanctions on buyers of Russian oil, labelling them as financiers of the war.
The attacks come as Ukraine and the United States discuss the potential delivery of Tomahawk cruise missiles and ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles to strengthen Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities. Zelenskyy stressed that a decision is pending, while the Kremlin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have expressed concern over the possibility.
Experts warn that the strikes could further strain Ukraine’s energy system as the country heads into winter, potentially causing widespread power outages and affecting millions of residents. Ukrainian air defences have successfully intercepted most drones, but Russia continues to target critical infrastructure in a sustained effort to weaken public morale.
If the strikes continue, energy shortages could disrupt homes, hospitals and essential services, making international aid and additional military support increasingly vital. Ukraine’s leadership is expected to continue calling for sanctions and military assistance to protect civilians and maintain the nation’s energy resilience during the harsh winter months.
JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday (9 February), becoming the first sitting U.S. Vice President to visit the country, as Yerevan and Washington agreed to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector in a bid to deepen engagement in the South Caucasus.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership in Baku on Tuesday (10 February) encompassing economic and security cooperation as Washington seeks to expand its influence in a region where Russia was once the main power broker.
Buckingham Palace said it is ready to support any police investigation into allegations that Prince Andrew shared confidential British trade documents with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as King Charles expressed “profound concern” over the latest revelations.
“Peace is not just about signing treaties - it’s about communication, interaction and integration,” Sultan Zahidov, leading adviser at the AIR Center, told AnewZ, suggesting U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to the South Caucasus could advance the peace agenda between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, where Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held an official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace, marking the start of high-level talks between the two NATO allies.
The United States is set to deploy an additional 200 troops to Nigeria as part of expanded counterterrorism cooperation, according to a senior Nigerian military source.
Italy will not join U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace because of constitutional constraints, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday, confirming Rome’s decision to stay out of the initiative.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited Türkiye on Wednesday as part of a large delegation for talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi became embroiled in a shouting match with Democratic lawmakers during a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing on 11 February 2026, after she refused to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein survivors seated in the room.
Russia will continue to adhere to the strategic missile and warhead ceilings set under the now-expired New START agreement, provided the United States does not exceed those thresholds, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told lawmakers on Wednesday.
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