Geopolitics

Moscow Under Siege: Russian Military Intelligence Targeted Amid Ukraine Conflict

A top Russian military intelligence officer was shot in Moscow, continuing a pattern of targeted attacks blamed on Ukraine that expose vulnerabilities within Russia’s ranks and signal an intensifying covert conflict with direct implications for U.S. national security.

By National Security Desk | February 6, 2026

International Relations

Panama Stands Firm Against Chinese Intimidation Over Canal Port Ruling

Panama asserts national dignity and legal authority against Chinese pressure following Supreme Court ruling invalidating a Hong Kong firm’s Panama Canal port concession—an important stand for America First interests in limiting Chinese influence in critical global trade routes.

By Economics Desk | February 5, 2026