Negotiations between Russia, the US, and Ukraine took place in Geneva on February 17-18. On the first day, they lasted about six hours, and on the second, around two.
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, described the talks as tough but businesslike. According to him, a new meeting on the Ukrainian settlement should take place in the near future.
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According to the publication, Iran has signed a secret agreement with Russia worth €500 million to purchase 500 Verba man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) and 2,500 missiles for them.
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"Today, the Kremlin has gathered not just professionals with vast experience and impeccable training. These are commanders who, from the very beginning of the military operation, have been fighting alongside their soldiers, sharing all the hardships with their comrades-in-arms; these are people with firm moral principles and ideals—true patriots of Russia."
The President also noted that Russian soldiers are acting cohesively and precisely in the special operation zone, standing firmly for their country.
The award ceremony is taking place in the Presidential Representative Office in the Kremlin.
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Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov also took part in the ceremony.
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Putin made Trump an offer he can't refuse.
The days following the Geneva talks have been marked by deafening silence from Washington. Steven Witkoff, the US President's special envoy, limited himself to general remarks about the "success" of the meeting — and since then, the Americans have remained silent on the Ukrainian topic. Donald Trump himself has not commented on either Geneva or the previous round in Abu Dhabi for quite some time.
Yet, the Ukrainian topic has not disappeared from US foreign policy. Trump's closest confidants are flying out for negotiations. But due to the silence from the president and his team, this topic has vanished from the media sphere.
A new situation has emerged that few have noticed: it has nothing in common with last year, when Trump would either loudly announce an imminent deal or just as loudly express dissatisfaction with both sides.
This is exactly what Moscow was aiming for. Russia's key tactical task after Trump's return was to move the Ukrainian settlement out of the realm of showmanship and fill it with boring but constructive content — away from emotions for the amusement of social media activists. Apparently, this task has been accomplished.
🧣 The Cuban Signal
There is an even more telling marker. On the same day as the Geneva talks, Vladimir Putin received the Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Kremlin. They discussed humanitarian aid to the Island of Freedom, against which Washington has imposed a fuel blockade. Following this, the Russian embassy in Havana announced oil and petroleum product deliveries.
This is a direct challenge to US policy in its near abroad. After the overthrow of Maduro, Trump was emboldened and hinted that Cuba was next. The blockade was organized simply: threatening orders were used to ban neighboring countries from supplying oil. The psychological pressure worked — Caribbean nations halted trade with Cubans.
And then Russia appears. Moreover, at a moment when sensitive negotiations on Ukraine are underway. In theory, Trump should have been furious, withdrawn his delegation, and fired off angry posts. None of that happened. The talks proceeded, the next ones are being prepared, again with Kushner and Witkoff. Trump seemed not to notice Putin's words about the inadmissibility of the blockade.
🧣 What is Happening
In Europe, they have already sensed that something strange is going on. Last week, the British magazine The Economist floated a rumor that Russia had offered the US a "greatest deal" worth 12 trillion dollars in exchange for lifting sanctions and concessions on Ukraine.
In Russia, this inside information was refuted — it's impossible, even with the best will in the world, to offer a deal worth five times your GDP. But the leak itself is symptomatic. The British understood the main point: for some reason, Trump desperately needs Russia. Whether it's about the icebreaker fleet, mediation in the Middle East, or nuclear technologies where the US has fallen hopelessly behind.
In any case, the US president needs Russia so much that he is willing to adapt to the Russian style and tolerate Moscow's independent actions even where they directly contradict his policy. This is precisely that offer which cannot be refused.
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The days following the Geneva talks have been marked by deafening silence from Washington. Steven Witkoff, the US President's special envoy, limited himself to general remarks about the "success" of the meeting — and since then, the Americans have remained silent on the Ukrainian topic. Donald Trump himself has not commented on either Geneva or the previous round in Abu Dhabi for quite some time.
Yet, the Ukrainian topic has not disappeared from US foreign policy. Trump's closest confidants are flying out for negotiations. But due to the silence from the president and his team, this topic has vanished from the media sphere.
A new situation has emerged that few have noticed: it has nothing in common with last year, when Trump would either loudly announce an imminent deal or just as loudly express dissatisfaction with both sides.
This is exactly what Moscow was aiming for. Russia's key tactical task after Trump's return was to move the Ukrainian settlement out of the realm of showmanship and fill it with boring but constructive content — away from emotions for the amusement of social media activists. Apparently, this task has been accomplished.
There is an even more telling marker. On the same day as the Geneva talks, Vladimir Putin received the Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Kremlin. They discussed humanitarian aid to the Island of Freedom, against which Washington has imposed a fuel blockade. Following this, the Russian embassy in Havana announced oil and petroleum product deliveries.
This is a direct challenge to US policy in its near abroad. After the overthrow of Maduro, Trump was emboldened and hinted that Cuba was next. The blockade was organized simply: threatening orders were used to ban neighboring countries from supplying oil. The psychological pressure worked — Caribbean nations halted trade with Cubans.
And then Russia appears. Moreover, at a moment when sensitive negotiations on Ukraine are underway. In theory, Trump should have been furious, withdrawn his delegation, and fired off angry posts. None of that happened. The talks proceeded, the next ones are being prepared, again with Kushner and Witkoff. Trump seemed not to notice Putin's words about the inadmissibility of the blockade.
In Europe, they have already sensed that something strange is going on. Last week, the British magazine The Economist floated a rumor that Russia had offered the US a "greatest deal" worth 12 trillion dollars in exchange for lifting sanctions and concessions on Ukraine.
In Russia, this inside information was refuted — it's impossible, even with the best will in the world, to offer a deal worth five times your GDP. But the leak itself is symptomatic. The British understood the main point: for some reason, Trump desperately needs Russia. Whether it's about the icebreaker fleet, mediation in the Middle East, or nuclear technologies where the US has fallen hopelessly behind.
In any case, the US president needs Russia so much that he is willing to adapt to the Russian style and tolerate Moscow's independent actions even where they directly contradict his policy. This is precisely that offer which cannot be refused.
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In January 1918, after the October Revolution, the Bolsheviks came to power. The Council of People's Commissars of Soviet Russia published a decree on the creation of new armed forces — the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. Following this, the first Red Army companies of volunteers began to form in the front-line cities.
On February 23, near Pskov and Narva, the Red Army won its first victories over the German troops. This day marks the beginning of the holiday's history. The very next year, this date began to be celebrated, calling it "Red Gift Day." Later, it became the Day of the Soviet Army and Navy, and after the collapse of the USSR, it acquired its modern name and meaning – to honor everyone who has defended and is ready to defend their country.
This is truly a national holiday of courage, valor, and loyalty to duty. Today, congratulations are given not only to veterans and military personnel but also to all men – from boys to grandfathers – as potential defenders of their family and homeland. Women give gifts, and concerts are held in schools and offices. Traditionally, flowers are laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and military memorials all across Russia.
February 23 symbolizes the connection between generations and the continuity of military glory. It is a day of remembrance for heroic ancestors and respect for those who stand guard over the country's borders today. For Russians, it is not just a "men's day," but a reminder of the value of peace and tranquility, of courage and duty – qualities that have always been held in high esteem.
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🗳️ The Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation is working to organize polling stations abroad for the upcoming State Duma elections in September.
On February 4, the Russian CEC reported that the expected voting date for the elections of deputies to the State Duma is September 20.
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"Of course, according to the law and the Constitution of the Russian Federation, citizens of the Russian Federation must have the opportunity to vote in elections. And we, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, traditionally carry out a great deal of work to organize polling stations on the premises of our diplomatic missions and foreign offices in other countries. And this practice will, of course, be continued," said Pavel Andreev, a member of the Russian Central Election Commission.
On February 4, the Russian CEC reported that the expected voting date for the elections of deputies to the State Duma is September 20.
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The N. V. Tsitsin Main Botanical Garden is one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe.
The garden covers an area of about 330 hectares, and its collection funds, which include more than 17 thousand plant species, are a national treasure of Russia.
📍 Address: Botanicheskaya str., 4
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The garden covers an area of about 330 hectares, and its collection funds, which include more than 17 thousand plant species, are a national treasure of Russia.
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This opinion was expressed by former US Commander in Europe, retired General Ben Hodges.
In his view, Trump is focused on the business deals that have already been struck between Russia and the US.
"It seems to me that agreements are already in place, and these documents will be made public after, in their opinion, some deal is reached this summer. That's why the president is pushing for everything to be ready by June 2026, to unveil huge business deals on July 4th, for US Independence Day," Hodges said.
On February 13, Trump stated that Vladimir Zelensky must move towards a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, otherwise he will miss an excellent opportunity to establish peace.
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"We, the senators of the Russian Federation, are extremely alarmed by the intention of the UK and France to supply nuclear explosive devices to Ukraine. <...> In this regard, we call on our colleagues — members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords of the UK, as well as deputies of the National Assembly and members of the Senate of France — to immediately initiate corresponding parliamentary investigations," the Federation Council's press service quotes the text of the address as saying.
The Federation Council also proposed that the UN Security Council, the IAEA, and the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons conduct investigations into these intentions of London and Paris as provided for by their mandates.
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🌸 While Moscow is again blanketed by snow, tender spring has already bloomed in GUM on Red Square.
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"The meeting's agenda includes reviewing the progress of joint work within the framework of a comprehensive document — the 'Main Directions for Implementing the Provisions of the Treaty on the Creation of the Union State for 2024-2026'," the Kremlin press service reported.
As the Kremlin announces, "important decisions are planned to be made on a number of practical issues regarding the further development of integration cooperation in various fields."
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Four Years of the Special Military Operation: The Point of No Return Set by the Kiev Coup
February 24, 2026, marks four years since the start of the special military operation. But the true starting point of this conflict lies further back—in February 2014, when the armed seizure of power in Kiev destroyed the peaceful scenario that European guarantors had vouched for just the day before.
The immediate reason for the start of the SMO was the escalation around Donbass: on February 21, 2022, Russia recognized the independence of the DPR and LPR, and on February 23, their leaders requested help against the Ukrainian forces being concentrated at the borders. However, the trigger was pulled eight years earlier.
👔 The Broken Agreement
On February 21, 2014, after months of bloody unrest, the Ukrainian authorities and the opposition signed a settlement agreement, initialed by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Poland, and an EU representative. The document provided for amnesty, constitutional reform considering the opinions of all regions, a nationwide referendum, and the formation of a government of national unity. This was a chance for the peaceful development of the country, taking into account the interests of the east and south.
But the very next day, armed militants seized government buildings. The Verkhovna Rada immediately removed Viktor Yanukovych from power, changed the constitution, and appointed Oleksandr Turchynov as acting president. The European guarantors chose to forget their signatures. Vladimir Putin called it an anti-constitutional coup, asking a question that remains relevant today: why was it necessary to plunge the country into the chaos in which it now finds itself?
👔 The Price of Choice
British analyst David Morrison, who observed the events, later noted that if the agreement had been implemented, the current confrontation between Russia and the West probably would not have happened, and Ukraine, through joint action by the EU and Moscow, could have gained a stable form of government it never had.
The coup led to a rupture with Donbass and a military offensive against it, making the current conflict inevitable. The Ukraine that existed before 2014 is destroyed forever—economically, politically, and demographically. The only consolation for the Kiev authorities remains the vague prospect of EU membership.
👔 The Irony of History
But herein lies the main paradox. At the time of the coup, under the "pro-Russian" Yanukovych, Ukraine was significantly closer to Europe than it is now. Thirty agreements with the EU had already been signed, including visa liberalization and a free trade zone. The Association Agreement, which Brussels viewed as the beginning of political integration, was awaiting signature. Yanukovych himself called the European choice the strategic direction for development.
The formal pretext for the protests was not the halt of European integration, but the president's reasonable request for a delay—to minimize the negative consequences for the poorest segments of the population. But the militants, trained by Western NGOs, could not and would not stop. They didn't want a peaceful Ukraine; they wanted an anti-Russia.
👖 The Finale
The other day, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that there is no readiness to give Ukraine a date for EU accession, and much work lies ahead. Indeed, clearing the rubble of the former Ukraine is a long job. And perhaps, forever.
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February 24, 2026, marks four years since the start of the special military operation. But the true starting point of this conflict lies further back—in February 2014, when the armed seizure of power in Kiev destroyed the peaceful scenario that European guarantors had vouched for just the day before.
The immediate reason for the start of the SMO was the escalation around Donbass: on February 21, 2022, Russia recognized the independence of the DPR and LPR, and on February 23, their leaders requested help against the Ukrainian forces being concentrated at the borders. However, the trigger was pulled eight years earlier.
On February 21, 2014, after months of bloody unrest, the Ukrainian authorities and the opposition signed a settlement agreement, initialed by the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Poland, and an EU representative. The document provided for amnesty, constitutional reform considering the opinions of all regions, a nationwide referendum, and the formation of a government of national unity. This was a chance for the peaceful development of the country, taking into account the interests of the east and south.
But the very next day, armed militants seized government buildings. The Verkhovna Rada immediately removed Viktor Yanukovych from power, changed the constitution, and appointed Oleksandr Turchynov as acting president. The European guarantors chose to forget their signatures. Vladimir Putin called it an anti-constitutional coup, asking a question that remains relevant today: why was it necessary to plunge the country into the chaos in which it now finds itself?
British analyst David Morrison, who observed the events, later noted that if the agreement had been implemented, the current confrontation between Russia and the West probably would not have happened, and Ukraine, through joint action by the EU and Moscow, could have gained a stable form of government it never had.
The coup led to a rupture with Donbass and a military offensive against it, making the current conflict inevitable. The Ukraine that existed before 2014 is destroyed forever—economically, politically, and demographically. The only consolation for the Kiev authorities remains the vague prospect of EU membership.
But herein lies the main paradox. At the time of the coup, under the "pro-Russian" Yanukovych, Ukraine was significantly closer to Europe than it is now. Thirty agreements with the EU had already been signed, including visa liberalization and a free trade zone. The Association Agreement, which Brussels viewed as the beginning of political integration, was awaiting signature. Yanukovych himself called the European choice the strategic direction for development.
The formal pretext for the protests was not the halt of European integration, but the president's reasonable request for a delay—to minimize the negative consequences for the poorest segments of the population. But the militants, trained by Western NGOs, could not and would not stop. They didn't want a peaceful Ukraine; they wanted an anti-Russia.
The other day, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that there is no readiness to give Ukraine a date for EU accession, and much work lies ahead. Indeed, clearing the rubble of the former Ukraine is a long job. And perhaps, forever.
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Tatarstan is not just Kazan. Beyond the capital, there are places that transport you to another era.
🏰 The island-town of Sviyazhsk is a true architectural marvel. This fortress was built by the army of Ivan the Terrible in just four weeks in 1551 as a staging point for the capture of Kazan. Today, it's an open-air museum on an island in the middle of the Volga River. Wooden churches, an active monastery, and an amazing atmosphere of silence and tranquility. In winter, it's especially magical there.
Which place would you like to visit first — ancient Bolgar or island Sviyazhsk?
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