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Artan: Ukraine’s elite unit redefines the Zaporizhzhia front in 2026
world2 hours ago

Artan: Ukraine’s elite unit redefines the Zaporizhzhia front in 2026

Ukraine’s Artan elite unit, formed in 2022 and now numbering in the hundreds, conducted a frontline operation in Zaporizhzhia Oblast that destroyed Russian assault groups, cut key supply lines, and established fire control over critical arteries near Stepnohirsk, according to Ukrainian Defense Intelligence. The operation improved Ukrainian tactical positioning at a front where Russia controls much of the region, though Zaporizhzhia city remains under Kyiv’s control.

via Euromaidan Press|
#artan#russia-ukraine-war#special-forces
Orban Deploys Troops to Shield Hungary's Energy Infrastructure
world7 hours ago

Orban Deploys Troops to Shield Hungary's Energy Infrastructure

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ordered heightened protection of critical energy infrastructure and deployed soldiers to guard priority facilities, arguing Kyiv may take actions to disrupt Hungary's energy system while banning drone flights in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county as police increase border-area patrols. The move follows reports that no Russian oil has been delivered to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline since Jan 27.

via Euronews.com|
#drone-ban#energy-security#hungary
EU urges rapid Druzhba repairs as Adria route emerges as oil lifeline
europe7 hours ago

EU urges rapid Druzhba repairs as Adria route emerges as oil lifeline

The European Commission urged Ukraine to accelerate repairs to the Druzhba pipeline after Russian attacks and Hungary’s double veto blocked a €90 billion loan and new sanctions, while Croatia’s Adria (JANAF) pipeline is identified as a viable alternative to keep oil flowing to Hungary and Slovakia. Croatia is examining whether it can legally receive non-Russian crude at its port; EU officials say there is no immediate risk to supply and Adria could meet the two countries’ annual needs, though no fixed timeline for Druzhba repairs exists amid ongoing political wrangling.

via Euronews.com|
#energy#europe#european-union
world9 hours ago

G7 Reaffirms Ukraine Support, Pushes Peace Talks and Energy Resilience

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, the G7 leaders reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and back a peace process with Russia, including security guarantees via the Coalition of the Willing and continued humanitarian and financial aid. They highlight substantial energy assistance, with more than 2,500 generators and other equipment sent to Kyiv since January and over €500 million pledged to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, to bolster the energy system ahead of winter. They also commit to nuclear safety work with the EBRD, including rehabilitation of the Chornobyl containment arch, and support the return of Ukrainian children and ongoing humanitarian aid.

via consilium.europa.eu|
#energy-security#g7#humanitarian-aid
Four Years In, Putin Maintains Russia’s War Footing
world12 hours ago

Four Years In, Putin Maintains Russia’s War Footing

Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has kept Russia on a war footing, shifted the economy toward weapons production, and tightened media control as Western sanctions bite and Ukrainian strikes target Russian facilities. Ordinary Russians in major cities report little daily change despite rising prices, while state media broadcasts a pro-war narrative and foreign platforms face restrictions. Peace talks have stalled since 2025, with Moscow pressing its demands as it slowly expands control in Ukraine.

via Al Jazeera|
#propaganda#putin#russia
Beijing and Berlin vow deeper economic ties amid turbulence
world13 hours ago

Beijing and Berlin vow deeper economic ties amid turbulence

China and Germany pledged to deepen economic ties and strengthen strategic dialogue despite disagreements over Russia’s war in Ukraine, with Xi urging mutual trust and Merz calling for a balanced, fair partnership. Berlin urged Beijing to use its influence on Moscow, while noting a rising German trade deficit with China and pushing for steps to reduce overcapacity, ease barriers for foreign companies, and expand European manufacturing links (including Airbus orders).

via AP News|
#china#germany#tariffs
Druzhba Pipeline Friction: Europe’s Energy-Politics Clash
europe13 hours ago

Druzhba Pipeline Friction: Europe’s Energy-Politics Clash

A disruption on the Druzhba oil pipeline—the so‑called 'Friendship' line—has become a flashpoint in Europe: Hungary and Slovakia halted their diesel exports to Ukraine, Ukraine struck a Russian pumping station feeding the line, and Hungary’s Orbán threatened to block a €90 billion EU loan to Kyiv. The EU is holding emergency talks with Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia to find alternative routes as Croatia resists Russian oil flows, underscoring how energy infrastructure is closely tied to geopolitics amid the Ukraine war.

via Euronews.com|
#druzhba-pipeline#energy-security#europe
South Africa: Most of Russia-linked Donbas recruits set to go home
world16 hours ago

South Africa: Most of Russia-linked Donbas recruits set to go home

South Africa said 11 of a group of 17 men lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine are set to return home, with two remaining in Russia (one in a Moscow hospital). Ramaphosa raised their fate in a call with Putin as reports grow of African recruits being lured into Russia’s war effort. Under South African law, citizens are prohibited from joining foreign armies without authorization.

via Yahoo|
#donbas#ramaphosa#russia
world16 hours ago

Starlink outage tests Russia's battlefield edge in Ukraine

SpaceX's Feb. 4 verification move cut off unregistered Starlink terminals in Russian-occupied Ukraine, knocking out real-time satellite communications and crippling drone ops and artillery coordination for Russian forces. Ukrainian intercepts and battlefield footage show Russian firepower thinning, aiding Ukrainian gains of about 77 square miles in the southeast before shelling resumed. Russians are scrambling for alternatives—relying more on radios and slower, less reliable gear—while Western support could become a lever as Moscow falls further behind in rapid tech-enabled warfare.

via Politico|
#communications#russia#spacex
Ukraine Reverses Moscow Momentum as ISW Flags Kremlin Strain
world22 hours ago

Ukraine Reverses Moscow Momentum as ISW Flags Kremlin Strain

ISW notes Ukrainian counterattacks in Kupyansk and in Dnipropetrovsk–Zaporizhia directions netted about 165 square kilometers in February, challenging Moscow’s claims of an inevitable victory and signaling Russia will have to fight to stabilize defenses this spring. Russia faces manpower and funding strains, inflation, and sanctions, with talk of limited involuntary mobilization and tighter information control; Kremlin also leverages SVR claims about Ukraine’s nuclear status to justify the war and press Western security guarantees. Ukraine, backed by Western allies, remains committed to democracy despite ongoing Russian strikes, and ISW warns that while no large-scale Ukrainian breakthrough has occurred, localized gains could slow a broader Russian offensive in the near term.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#battlefield#isw#mobilization