Lavrov on Israel, Ukraine, and Iran: ‘Russia does not seek wars’, Hamas is ‘part of political life’
On February 19, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov gave an interview to the Al Arabiya TV channel, timed to the centenary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Saudi Arabia. The formal occasion is the anniversary. The actual content is the Middle East, Israel, Iran, and Ukraine. The statements were made on the eve of […]
Peace Council in Washington: 47 countries, $17 billion, and a plan for 20,000 soldiers for Gaza
In Washington on February 19, 2026, the first meeting of the so-called ‘Peace Council’ was held, dedicated to the future of the Gaza Strip after the war. In the hall are representatives of 47 countries: from foreign ministers to prime ministers and presidents. The agenda is reconstruction, security, and international stabilization forces. Decisions are loud. […]
Israel allocates up to 4 million shekels to help freezing cities in Ukraine – Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism
On February 19, 2026, on the official page of the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism of Israel (משרד התפוצות והמאבק באנטישמיות) a message was published about an emergency support package for Ukraine amounting to up to 4 million shekels — against the backdrop of a winter crisis, when some cities and regions are […]
New bout of anti-Semitism in the Russian Foreign Ministry: ‘Without kin, without tribe’ as another diagnosis of the official rhetoric of Putin’s Kremlin
On February 18, 2026, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, publicly “commented” on the words of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, spoken on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. the speech was about – “Go home”: Zelensky on Z-Russians in the West — and why this conversation still touches Israel Moscow’s […]
Ankara without Ukraine: why the July NATO summit is becoming a test for the alliance
The US is pushing for NATO allies not to invite Ukraine and partners from the Indo-Pacific region to formal meetings of the July summit in Ankara. This is reported by Politico citing sources in the alliance. This concerns not only Kyiv but also four official partners — Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea. If […]
Saar at the UN Security Council — Russia’s tough response and diplomatic resonance
At the UN Security Council meeting on February 19, 2026, dedicated to criticizing the actions of the Israeli government in Judea and Samaria, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar delivered an emotional and harsh response to the position of the Russian delegation. The Russian representative spoke about international law, occupation, annexation of territories, and the need […]