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Scoop: U.S. and Russia agree to observe New START nuclear pact after expiration

New START is the last major guardrail constraining the nuclear arsenals of the two countries that together hold some 85% of the world's warheads.

Axios · Feb 5

Zack Polanski: The Labour party have been corporate captured. They’re doing the things they’ve been told to do

Green leader Zack Polanski is taking the fight to Labour with his brand of eco-populism — but while he’s riding high in the polls, do his economic policies really stack up?

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Zelensky French TV interview: 'If Ukraine doesn't stop Putin, he will invade Europe'

Amid a flurry of diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Abu Dhabi, in an interview on TV channel France 2 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on his European partners – as well as United States President Donald Trump – to put more pressure on Russia to end the four-year war.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 5

Sanctions having ‘significant impact’ on Russian economy, says EU special envoy

Exclusive: David O’Sullivan says war-based economy may be nearing point of becoming ‘unsustainable’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5

Ukraine-Russia war latest: ‘Catastrophe’ for Putin as front line cut off from vital Starlink satellites

Elon Musk appears to stop Moscow’s forces using internet service they rely on to operate weapons

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy voices hope for new prisoner exchange as talks continue

Ukrainian president says Abu Dhabi talks expected to lead to a fresh exchange, as US-led talks enter day two. What we know on day 1,443

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5

Zelenskyy says 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed since Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion

Zelenskyy puts Ukraine’s losses at 55,000 soldiers killed, calls Russia’s demands an ultimatum and warns neighbours they could be Moscow’s next targets.

Euronews · Feb 4

Kremlin says it won’t stop fighting until Kyiv gives in as first day of peace talks end in Abu Dhabi

The talks were hailed as ‘productive’ but Russia refuses to compromise on its territorial demands

The Independent UK · Feb 4

‘Excellent conversation’: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss trade, Taiwan, Iran & Ukraine in ‘long and thorough’ phone call

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant phone call, addressing trade, security, Taiwan, Iran, and the Ukraine war. Trump described the discussion as "excellent" and "thorough," highlighting potential energy and agricultural deals. Both leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining a stable and positive relationship between…

The Times of India · Feb 4

Poland opens Epstein files investigation targeting ‘satanic circle’

The PM said ‘there are more such leads’ in the files

The Independent UK · Feb 4