WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Deterrence Collapsed When Putin Invaded Ukraine. Have We Learned Our Lesson? By Mike Pompeo, Senior Counsel for Global Affairs This week marked the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine - with peace as elusive as ever. I was in Ukraine for this somber occasion and was once again impressed by the resilience and fortitude of this incredible country. Each night I was there, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- POWERING GROWTH: RESETTING ENERGY COSTS FOR BUSINESSES - A report from British Chambers of Commerce, London, England - February 2026 (22 pages) * * * The British Chambers of Commerce issued a report offering a detailed examination of how persistently high energy bills continue to weigh on firms across the United Kingdom and outlining recommendations for government action to support growth and competitiveness. Drawing on data from its Insights Unit and the Quart more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Building on President Trump's Vision, FY26 Funding Strengthens America ICYMI: This week, President Trump delivered a historic State of the Union address, sharing the positive impact renewed leadership in the White House has had on our nation. Our Commander in Chief presented his vision for a strong America - a nation that has not yet reach more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 23 -- CARE International issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine war 4-year mark: Civilian deaths, injuries rise as funding falls to record low Civilian deaths and injuries rose by 31% in 2025 compared to the previous year, while humanitarian funding coverage dropped to just 56% of projected needs. * Dnipro, Ukraine, 23 February 2026 - As Ukrainians face a fifth year of full-scale war, CARE is warning of the long-lasting and dangerous impact of living just more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 27 [Category: Religion] -- The Conference of European Churches posted the following news: * * * CEC delegation meets Cyprus EU Presidency, advancing Article 17 dialogue * Press Release No: 03/26 27 February 2026 Brussels A delegation of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with Dr Athena Michaelidou, Minister of Education, Sport and Youth of the Republic of Cyprus, on 26 February 2026 during a visit linked to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by Sarah Cook, an independent researcher and consultant: * * * Chinese AI Models Spread Propaganda Globally New reports underline how Chinese artificial intelligence models spout distortions about Ukraine and more. * The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's 2026 International Security Report contained a startling finding. It tested the Chinese open-source AI model DeepSeek for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by David Kirichenko, a freelance journalist and associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society: * * * Putin Exposed by Ukraine's Wicked Witches Vladimir Putin made a rare admission of weakness when he admitted Ukraine has better heavy drones than Russia, and that Moscow is struggling to catch up. Why does it matter? * Despite pouring vast resources into its defense sector more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by David Axe, a journalist, author and filmmaker: * * * Sound of Silence - The Russian Military Comms Collapse Russian military communications collapsed in early February along much of the 1,200 km (750 mile) front line. For Ukrainian forces it was a rare opportunity to counterattack. * Three weeks later, it's possible to draw some important lessons that should inform Western arm more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon Sentenced to 10 Years for the Interstate Transportation of Stolen Avionics Equipment * Tampa. Florida - Mario Mercier Hernandez (61, New Port Richey) has been sentenced by United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle to the statutory maximum of 10 years in federal prison for the interstate transportation of stolen property. Mercier ple more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by Director Max Bergmann, visiting fellow Astrid Chevreuil, and associate fellow Otto Svendsen, all of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program: * * * How Europe Can Build Ukraine's Future Force Introduction This week marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since February 2022, the nature of Western support has undergone a fundamental tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by visiting fellows Astrid Chevreuil and Jonathan Burchell of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program: * * * Northwood Declaration: The Future of European Deterrence? Introduction At the Munich Security Conference two weeks ago, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron underscored a deepening strategic alignment between their countries. S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ more PR

LONDON, England, Feb. 27 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * His Majesty The King visits Northwood Headquarters * * His Majesty The King makes his first visit as monarch to the UK's top operational military headquarters. * Military personnel and civil servants showcase their round-the-clock work to keep the UK and our allies safe. * The visit reaffirms the enduring and close relationship between the Crown and the United Kingdom's Armed Forces. Northwo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Feb. 27, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to Arab News: * * * Optics of the US's NATO Training Absence Do Not Look Good The main phase of a large-scale NATO exercise called Steadfast Dart 2026 began last week. This exercise, billed as the alliance's largest for the year, involves more than 10,000 troops from 11 NATO na more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 28 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency posted the following news release: * * * IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine The fifth local ceasefire negotiated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) between Ukraine and the Russian Federation commenced today, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi confirmed. The temporary ceasefire enables the restoration of the off-site back-up power supply to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. William Keating, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * KEATING, UKRAINE CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS URGE INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE TO CONTINUE BAN OF RUSSIAN AND BELARUSIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEES * WASHINGTON D.C. - Yesterday, Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Keating (D-MA) and Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) wrote to the President of the Inte more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by senior writer Sam Zickar: * * * Marking Four Years of War in Ukraine These five statistics help define the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II * This week marks four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The war has become a grinding, attritional conflict that has reshaped E more PR

MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 27 -- Canadian Heritage issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Secretary of State van Koeverden on the representation of Russia and Belarus at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games * Today, the Honourable Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport), issued the following statement:  "Canada strongly opposes the decision of the International Paralympic Committee to allocate ten competition slots to the National Paralympic Committees of Russ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in New York, Minister of State for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories Stephen Doughty announced a 30 million pounds package for emergency energy support, humanitarian assistance and justice mechanisms. Doughty, representing the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, stated that the United Kingdom is also implementing its largest set of measures since 2022 to target Russian oil revenues and war m more PR

PARIS, France, Feb. 27 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Ukraine: probe into smear campaign against environmental journalist Olena Mudra stalls * Nearly eight months after Ukrainian environmental journalist Olena Mudra filed a complaint for obstruction of her work after she was targeted by a smear campaign, those responsible still have not been identified. Revelations published by Ukrainian investigative outlet NGL.media, which have been corrobor more PR