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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Trump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement ends

US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump

Ukraine’s flag bearer proud to show his country is still standing

Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych during an interview REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych during an interview REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Ukraine train had just a ‘minute’ to evacuate before Russia attack

Ukrainian train attendant Olga Terletska is honoured at a ceremony in Kyiv for her actions on Jan 27, when Russia targeted a train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing five people.
Ukrainian train attendant Olga Terletska is honoured at a ceremony in Kyiv for her actions on Jan 27, when Russia targeted a train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing five people.

US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports

A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system on display during a military parade in Moscow, in May 2025.
A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system on display during a military parade in Moscow, in May 2025.

Russia, US agree to resume military contacts at Ukraine talks

Alexus G Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe speaks in Salen, Sweden, January 11, 2026. TT News Agency/Henrik Montgomery via REUTERS
Alexus G Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe speaks in Salen, Sweden, January 11, 2026. TT News Agency/Henrik Montgomery via REUTERS

Ukraine, Russia end second day of peace talks, agree prisoner swap

Members of the U.S., Russian and Ukrainian delegations, including United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and head of Russian military intelligence (GRU) and head of Russian’s team in security talk Admiral Igor Kostyukov, attend the second round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4, 2026. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via REUTERS
Members of the U.S., Russian and Ukrainian delegations, including United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov and head of Russian military intelligence (GRU) and head of Russian’s team in security talk Admiral Igor Kostyukov, attend the second round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 4, 2026. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Handout via REUTERS

Russia expels German diplomat, accuses Berlin of 'spy mania'

The German Embassy in Moscow, Russia February 5, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.  REUTERS/Alexander Paramoshin
The German Embassy in Moscow, Russia February 5, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.  REUTERS/Alexander Paramoshin

Starlink used by Russian forces deactivated on battlefield, Ukraine says

A Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline town of Bakhmut amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, Donetsk region, Ukraine March 8, 2023. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
A Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline town of Bakhmut amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, Donetsk region, Ukraine March 8, 2023. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo

US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026. Ludovic Marin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.