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Zelenskyy Reveals US Pressure for June Peace Deal Ahead of Midterm Elections

Kyiv, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Washington has set a June 2026 deadline for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal to precede midterm elections, despite stalled negotiations and renewed attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Italy Cites Constitutional Conflicts in Refusal to Join Trump’s Board of Peace

Rome, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Rome formally rejected the invitation due to ‘insurmountable’ constitutional conflicts regarding state equality, marking a significant diplomatic setback as the administration prepares for the board’s inaugural February 19 summit.

Suspect in Shooting of Top Russian Intelligence General Detained in Dubai

Dubai, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Moscow secured the extradition of a suspect from Dubai linked to the shooting of top intelligence general Vladimir Alexeyev, underscoring critical security cooperation between Russia and the UAE.

EU and India Finalize 'Mother of All Deals' to Reshape Global Supply Chains

Brussels, Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Integrating markets comprising nearly 25% of global GDP, this historic agreement strategically realigns supply chains away from China, creating a massive new economic counterweight across Eurasia.

Orban Escalates EU Rift by Formally Declaring Ukraine an Enemy Over Energy Policy

Budapest, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
In a sharp escalation of diplomatic rhetoric on February 7, 2026, Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared Ukraine an ‘enemy’ of Hungary. Speaking in Szombathely, Orban asserted that Kyiv’s push to cut Russian energy imports endangers Hungary’s economy, framing the upcoming April election as a critical choice between war and economic survival.

Cuba Enforces Emergency Work Week as US Oil Blockade Threatens Economic Collapse

Havana, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Facing “energy asphyxiation” from tightened US sanctions, Havana has enacted a mandatory four-day work week. With Venezuelan and Mexican supplies severed, experts warn the island is spiraling toward a 1991-style total economic collapse.

Hungary’s Opposition Pledges Euro Adoption and Wealth Tax in New Manifesto

Budapest, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
The opposition proposes a 1% tax on assets exceeding 1 billion forints to fund a massive healthcare overhaul and prepare Hungary for Eurozone integration.

Strict Sanctions Limit Russian Participation to Neutral Status at Winter Games

Milan, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Only 20 Russian and Belarusian athletes compete neutrally under a teal flag, a drastic reduction from 2022, as strict sanctions exclude their medals from the official count.

Zelenskyy Exposes Alleged $12 Trillion Russian Economic Offer to Washington

Kyiv, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
President Zelenskyy warns that the Kremlin has pitched a $12 trillion “Dmitriev package” to the U.S., a high-stakes economic lure designed to secure American cooperation at the expense of Ukrainian sovereignty.

US Establishes June Deadline to End Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Kyiv, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Washington demands a peace deal by June, scheduling unprecedented talks in Miami next week to force a resolution despite ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid.