geopolitics
Surviving Strike, Shamkhani Resumes Central Role in Iran's War Room
Senate Democrats Blast Trump for Failing to Use Sanctions to Pressure Russia
US Senators Back Ukraine Ahead of Major Trump Speech
US Warned Ukraine Not to Hit US Interests in Strikes on Russia Energy Infrastructure, Envoy Says
Ukraine Denies 'absurd' Russian Claims on Nuclear Weapons
Date: February 24, 2026
KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine dismissed on Tuesday as "absurd" a Russian claim that Kyiv was trying to obtain nuclear weapons with the help of Britain and France. "Russian officials, known for...
UK Targets Russia's Transneft in New Sanctions on Ukraine War Anniversary
Date: February 24, 2026
By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday sanctioned oil pipeline operator Transneft as part of a package of nearly 300 measures, announcing its largest set of penalties to...
Oil Prices Ease as Iran Says Prepared to Take Steps to Reach Deal With US
Date: February 24, 2026
Feb 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered below an almost seven-month high on Tuesday as traders gauged the outlook for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks amid heightened Middle East tensions, while also weighing...
Ukraine's Zaluzhnyi Says He Won't Discuss Political Future Until Martial Law Ends
Date: February 23, 2026
LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's former top general Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, now serving as ambassador to the UK, dismissed questions about his presidential ambitions as "pub talk" and said he would not...
US Aircraft Activity at Azores Base Is Covered by Bilateral Treaty, Portugal Says
Date: February 23, 2026
LISBON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - A surge in U.S. aircraft activity at the Lajes air base in the Azores is covered by a decades-old bilateral treaty and does not require authorisation from Lisbon, Portugal's...
Iran Agreed Secret Shoulder-Fired Missile Deal With Russia, Ft Reports
Date: February 22, 2026
Feb 22 (Reuters) - Iran agreed a secret 500 million euro ($589 million) arms deal with Russia to acquire thousands of advanced shoulder-fired missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The...