Return of Defeated IS Fighters 'Real Threat' to Russia

Former militants from “bandit units” in Syria are now a real threat after the defeat of Islamic State, as many of them may be now planning to return to Russia, the RIA news agency cited the head of Russia’s FSB security service as saying on Tuesday.
The FSB head, Alexander Bortnikov, also told a meeting of Russia’s National Anti-Terrorism Committee the security service had uncovered an underground cell of extremists from Central Asia planning to carry out “terrorist acts” during the New Year and Russia’s 2018 presidential campaign in the Moscow region.

Reports: U.S.-Russia Talks Consider NATO Troop Withdrawal from Bulgaria and Eastern Europe
U.S.-Russia negotiations that took place in Riyadh have raised deep concerns across Europe, with fears mounting that discussions could lead to a significant reduction in the U.S. military presence

Trump Labels Zelensky a 'Dictator Without Elections'
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him "a dictator without elections" in a post on Truth Social

Bulgarian APCs Now Deployed by Ukrainian Army After Overhaul
The Ukrainian army has begun deploying some of the armored personnel carriers (APCs) provided by Bulgaria in 2024

Hamas Ready to Free All Hostages at Once in Upcoming Phase of Gaza Truce
Hamas has announced its readiness to release all hostages at once during the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel

Poll Shows Decline in Trump’s Approval as Americans Express Concern Over Economy
U.S. President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped slightly in recent days

Despite Trump’s Claims, Zelensky Holds a 57% Approval Rating in New Poll
A recent poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) between February 4 and 9 indicates that 57% of Ukrainians trust President Volodymyr Zelensky