BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 11 (TNSxrep) -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * "Expanded and enhanced" - opening a new chapter for EU Defence Partnerships * Security and defence partnerships support the EU's strategic autonomy while remaining fully complementary to NATO * The EU is facing its most serious security situation since the Second World War, with Russia being the main threat * Need to reassess economic relations with China and strengthen resilience * Cal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by non-resident senior fellow Alexander Kolyandr: * * * Stormy Weather Pummels Russia's Economy Russia's economy is already suffering strong headwinds in 2026. Cracks are appearing, and more trouble is certain. * For starters, the budget, which has saved the economy from collapse since Russia's all-out war of aggression against Ukraine began in 2022, and which fueled growth in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by David Kirichenko, associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society: * * * Musk Throttles Russia's Battlefield Communications Attacks on Ukraine's frontline have been slowing since sudden curbs limited Moscow's use of Starlink satellites, forcing it to seek workarounds. * Panic spread across Russian military channels in early February after Starlink implemented new restri more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12640) on Feb. 9, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink: * * * Extension of New START Central Limits: Overview of the Expert Debate The New START Treaty, a 2010 arms control agreement that imposes numerical caps (or central limits) on deployed U.S. and Russian nuclear weapons at intercontinental ranges, is set to expire on February 5, 2026. The treaty's provisions do not  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Four Years of War Leave Ukraine Exhausted as Bombing, Blackouts, and Trauma Deepen * As Ukraine marks four years of conflict on February 24, widespread bombing and shelling across the country have decimated critical infrastructure, including roads, hospitals, schools, and power grids, leaving entire regions isolated. After four years of indiscriminate attacks, the popul more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Post: "Adam Schiff is a leader of Democrats' opposition to Trump. He also has to govern." * Schiff describes to the Washington Post the duality of his role as Senator: "Doing everything possible to deliver for Californians, and at the same time do everything possible to protect Californians from the wrath of this administration." Read the full column here. Washington, D.C. - I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration announced the rescission of the administrative review regarding the antidumping duty order on carbon and alloy steel wire rod from Ukraine. This decision covers the review period from March 1, 2024, through Feb. 28, 2025. The action follows a request submitted March 31, 2025, by Commercial Metals Company and Nucor Corporation. While the review was initiated April 28, 2025, data from the U.S. Depart more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by analyst Kassie Corelli in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Authorities Launch More Repression Against Dissidents Executive Summary: * In 2025, the Kremlin's security services initiated a record number of treason and espionage cases against opponents of Moscow's war against Ukraine, including citizens living outside of Russia. From 1997 to February 2022, there were only 196 total senten more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Hybrid Warfare Backfiring Executive Summary: * Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the Chair of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee, stated in December 2025 that the organization is considering more proactive countermeasures and aggressive res more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 11 -- The Royal United Services Institute issued the following news: * * * Latin America Security Conference 2026 Highlights Key Security Trends RUSI hosted its fourth annual Latin American Security Conference, with keynote speeches delivered by Lord Coaker, Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, and Mr Jose Mucio Monteiro, Brazilian Minister of Defence. The conference brought together senior policymakers and experts from academia, industry and think tanks to examine t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Five Times Congress Nearly Passed Major Immigration Reform - But Failed From the Gang of Eight to the 2024 border deal, the biggest bipartisan immigration compromises of the past two decades and why each one collapsed. With Department of Homeland Security funding expiring soon, Congress is on more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, Feb. 11 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued the following news release: * * * Prime Minister Carney to strengthen Canada's security and defence partnerships at the Munich Security Conference The world is in the midst of a rupture, and the rules-based international order we once knew is fading. In the face of these changes, Canada has a principled and pragmatic approach - building up our defence capabilities at home and diversifying our economic and security partners more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * PEO discusses future of Mobility * In a rapidly shifting global landscape, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Mobility Directorate is at the forefront of preparing for future conflicts. We sat down with Kevin Stamey, the Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Mobility and Director of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Mobility Directorate, to discuss the di more PR

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The United Nations Environment Programme issued the following news release: * * * UNEP Annual Report: Global cooperation delivered environmental gains in 2025 The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its 2025 Annual Report today, highlighting progress made last year on key environmental challenges through international cooperation despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions. The report (https://www.unep.org/resources/annual-report-2025) shows how envi more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * Pregnant women and newborns suffer harshest fallout from attacks on critical infrastructure in Ukraine "We had already started surgery - a Caesarean-section," recalled Nataliia Heints, a senior doctor at the Kyiv Regional Perinatal Centre. "But at the beginning of the operation, the electricity went out." It was a freezing morning in January when the power was cut in Kyiv. Across Ukraine, targeted strik more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13128) on Feb. 9, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai. Here are excerpts: * * * The U.S. Army's Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) The Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) The U.S. Army is developing a type of formation called the Mobile Brigade Combat Team (MBCT) to enhance the mobility, flexibility, and survivability of Infant more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Implementing GAO's Recommendations Would Help Manage Fraud Risks in Immigration Benefit Programs * Fast Facts We testified on fraud risks in immigration benefit programs administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration. It is based p more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * VoteVets PAC Endorses Alex Vindman in Florida Senate Race Today, VoteVets PAC is announcing that it is endorsing Alex Vindman in the Florida United States Senate race. Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Alex Vindman is a 21-year U.S. Army combat veteran who served his country in the military and as a national security expert working for presidents of both parties. He and his family left Ukraine (when it  more PR