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Epstein's Russia connections, explained

by Tim ZadorozhnyyFebruary 5, 2026

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk became the first high-ranking official to ask the question on everyone’s mind on Feb. 4 — Was convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein working with Russia? He added that Poland would investigate possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence services. The latest batch of Epstein-related documents, released on Jan. 30, mentions Russia 5,876 times and Russian President Vladimir Putin 1,055 times. The files show that Epstein cultivated relationships with

U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., U.S. on Feb. 5, 2026.

New START expires, frees US, Russia from decades of nuclear arms restrictions

by Yevgeniya DoludaFebruary 5, 2026

European officials warn Russian veterans could play a role in Moscow’s shadow war

by Martin FornusekFebruary 5, 2026

Russia claims US 'ignored' offers to extend nuclear arms control agreement as key treaty set to expire

by Abbey FenbertFebruary 4, 2026

Russia derides Macron's attempt at dialogue with Putin as 'pathetic diplomacy'

by Tim ZadorozhnyyFebruary 6, 2026

US Treasury chief ties new Russia sanctions to progress in Ukraine peace talks

by Tim ZadorozhnyyFebruary 6, 2026

BREAKING: Russian General Vladimir Alekseev shot multiple times in Moscow, Kremlin confirms

by Chris YorkFebruary 6, 2026

Power, heating outages reported in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast following missile attack

by Sonya BandouilFebruary 6, 2026

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10:07 AM

BREAKING: Russian General Vladimir Alekseev shot multiple times in Moscow, Kremlin confirms

He has been rushed to hospital and the gunman fled the scene, according to reports.

12:03 PM

Russia derides Macron's attempt at dialogue with Putin as 'pathetic diplomacy'

"If you want to call and talk about something serious, then call. Putin will always pick up the phone," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

02:23 PM

Starlink ‘catastrophe’ for Russia as Musk shuts down access across front line in Ukraine

"The enemy at the front doesn't have a problem, the enemy has a catastrophe," Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov said.

11:06 AM

US Treasury chief ties new Russia sanctions to progress in Ukraine peace talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. would take "under consideration" additional measures targeting Russia's so-called shadow fleet.

09:31 AM

Russia launches Friday morning rush hour missile, drone attack on Ukraine

Air raid alerts were issued shortly before 9 a.m. Kyiv time, with Ukraine's Air Force warning of Shahed-type drones and missiles in the country's airspace.

03:16 AM

Trump backs Orban ahead of April elections in Hungary

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections in a Feb. 5 post on his Truth Social platform.

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