Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-28
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
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Britain's Naval (In)Power
The sixth edition was published in early 2026. United Kingdom Naval Doctrine (JDP 0-10)This doctrine is presented as a kind of "philosophy" for the British naval forces. If the meaning of philosophy i...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Pakistan and Afghanistan are at war. Here’s the full story behind the clash
A complex mix of history, insurgents, and regional tensions explains the sudden outbreak of fighting Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Iran-backed armed group warns of ‘long war’ if US strikes Tehran
Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah has urged its fighters to prepare for a protracted US-Iran war Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Iran-backed armed group warns of ‘long war’ if US strikes Tehran
Iraqi faction Kataib Hezbollah has said any attack on Iran would directly threaten its own interests and could trigger a regional confrontation An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group has ordered ...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
‘Open war’ between Pakistan and Afghanistan: What we know | RT India Outlook
Pakistan launched military strikes on its western neighbor early on Friday after Afghan forces conducted cross-border raids Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
“Open War” Breaks Out Between Afghanistan and Pakistan
Pakistan has declared it is in “open war” with Afghanistan’s Taliban government following a gradual escalation of tensions and cross-border clashes along the disputed Durand Line. The post “Open War” ...
The Gateway Pundit
Feb 27, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Pakistan Declares 'All-Out War' Against Afghanistan, Hundreds Dead In Overnight Clashes With Taliban
Pakistan Declares 'All-Out War' Against Afghanistan, Hundreds Dead In Overnight Clashes With Taliban Overnight, Pakistan launched airstrikes across Afghanistan, including targets in the c...
ZeroHedge News
Feb 27, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US and Iran wrap up ‘most serious’ nuclear talks in Geneva
The third round of US-Iran nuclear talks has concluded in Geneva, with mediators reporting “significant progress” Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Denmark to crack down on Ukrainians
The Danish government will refuse residence to Ukrainians from safe regions and draft-age men Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
️ THE UPCOMING WAR ON IRAN IS BASED ON A LIE LIKE EVERY US-ISRAELI WAR OF AGGRESSION
Iran never violated the Non-Proliferation Treaty or tried to build a nuclear weapon. The IAEA confirmed this under unprecedented oversight. The IAEA only accused Iran of violating its nuclear non-pr...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Why Trump’s Right to Pursue Russia–Ukraine Peace
A settlement would stabilize Europe and enable U.S. retrenchment. The post Why Trump’s Right to Pursue Russia–Ukraine Peace appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Feb 27, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
This nuclear state is in an ‘open war’: What has it got in its arsenal?
From early SCUD-inspired systems to modern Shaheen and Babur missiles, Pakistan’s arsenal has matured into a credible strategic threat Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Flattery is for fools: Can Euros stand up to Trump — and win?
Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Europe have flared once again. Following the killing of French right-wing activist Quentin Deranque earlier this month, the U.S. State Department warn...
Responsible Statecraft
Feb 27, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
The Pentagon vs Anthropic: Why a tech giant is defying the US military on use of AI
US AI firm Anthropic is defying Pentagon demands to scrap mass surveillance and autonomous weapons safeguards on its chatbot Claude Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Daniil Bezsonov: #Newsday. - Russia will introduce a transition period for small businesses this year so that entrepreneurs can decide on the optimal tax regime – this is the instruction given by Putin.; - A ban on films d..
#Newsday- Russia will introduce a transition period for small businesses this year so that entrepreneurs can decide on the optimal tax regime – this is the instruction given by Putin.;- A ban on films...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
US warns Americans to leave Iran ‘immediately’
Washington has escalated rhetoric against Tehran amid a major military buildup and demands for nuclear and ballistic concessions Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Ukraine ‘has no interest’ in restarting oil supplies – EU state’s PM
Kiev “has no interest” in resuming oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Norway to cut perks for Ukrainian men
Norway will halt social benefits and housing support for Ukrainian men of conscription age amid Kiev’s struggle to replace frontline losses Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
US warns Americans to leave Iran ‘immediately’
Washington has designated the Islamic Republic a state sponsor of “wrongful detention” The United States has urged all Americans to leave Iran “immediately,” escalating rhetoric against Teh...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
So another eventful day has ended
So another eventful day has ended. How will he be remembered by subscribers of "Ukraine.ru"? Our troops are achieving success on the fronts. There is an advance in the Liman direction to Drobyshevo, t...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Earmarks of crisis: Is the US poised to strike Iran in coming days?
Clouds are gathering over the Persian Gulf – raising the question whether the US attack on Iran follows soon:The US has advised its citizens in Israel that they can leave while “commercial flights are...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Will Trump Take the Exit Ramp or Go to War with Iran?
I was hoping for some clarity from today’s (Thursday) indirect meeting in Geneva between the US and Iran, with Oman playing messenger. Instead, we got mixed messages. Thursday’s third round...
Sonar21
Feb 27, 2026 - sonar21.com
Gen Z doesn't have the same hang-ups about Iran as older Americans
As tensions build in the Middle East and the U.S. and Iran continue nuclear talks, a new poll published Thursday revealed that younger Americans are less worried about Iran than their elders by a sign...
Responsible Statecraft
Feb 27, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
'Going it alone' approach will leave one person holding the Iran bag
The Bunker appears originally at the Project on Government Oversight and is republished here with permission.Going it alone is fine for some pursuits — flying solo, monobobbing, and solitaire, for exa...
Responsible Statecraft
Feb 27, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Trump blacklists Anthropic over AI clash with Pentagon
President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to immediately halt the use of artificial intelligence systems developed by Anthropic Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Americans now more sympathetic to Palestinians than Israelis – poll
In an historic turnaround, more Americans sympathize with the Palestinians than the Israelis, a Gallup survey has found Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Nordic nations could host nukes
Sweden and Denmark have both said that they would not rule out hosting NATO nuclear weapons on their territory under certain circumstances Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
EU nations order joint probe into Russian oil pipeline halt
EU nations Hungary and Slovakia have agreed to establish a joint investigation to examine damage to the Druzhba oil pipeline Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
EU manipulating polls in bid to oust Orban – German opposition leader
The AfD’s Alice Weidel claims the EU is skewing polling data to oust Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Hungary’s upcoming election Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
UA POV: According to 28th Mechanized Brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, Russia used phosphorus strikes on Kostyantynivka, followed by a FAB-1500
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
More than 500 strike aircraft and up to 200 other types of aircraft are part of the current joint US-Israeli grouping in the Middle East and surrounding areas, concentrated to strike Iran
More than 500 strike aircraft and up to 200 other types of aircraft are part of the current joint US-Israeli grouping in the Middle East and surrounding areas, concentrated to strike Iran.United State...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
'We Are Facing World's Most Powerful Nuclear Country—Russia': French Analyst Issues Warning
As Russian services have mentioned a Franco-British project aimed at providing Ukraine with nuclear weapons, Bertrand Scholler analyzed for Sputnik Africa the risks associated with such a possibility....
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Cuba and the U.S. Are Bogged Down in History
Heavy-handed efforts to coerce change in Cuba are liable to backfire. The post Cuba and the U.S. Are Bogged Down in History appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Feb 27, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
"Supply-Chain Risk": Anthropic Blacklisted By Trump Administration
"Supply-Chain Risk": Anthropic Blacklisted By Trump Administration Update (1625ET): And there it is; the Trump administration has designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk' - making this ...
ZeroHedge News
Feb 27, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US Offers $10 Million For Capture Of Sinaloa Cartel Boss Brothers
US Offers $10 Million For Capture Of Sinaloa Cartel Boss Brothers Following the Mexican Army Special Forces' decapitation strike against the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) by killin...
ZeroHedge News
Feb 27, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Pentagon designates key AI contractor a ‘national security risk’
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a “supply-chain risk to national security” Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
US ‘wants’ war with Iran – Scott Ritter (VIDEO)
The US wants to go to war with Iran, and will attack once it’s sure it has enough ammunition, Scott Ritter has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Strikes on Iran wouldn’t drag US into another ‘forever war’ – Vance
US Vice President J.D. Vance claims there is “no chance” an attack on Iran would drag the US into a protracted armed conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Afghanistan has become Indian ‘colony’ – Pakistan
Pakistani Defense Minister Asif has said his country is at “open war” with Afghanistan Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Pentagon designates key AI contractor a ‘national security risk’
President Donald Trump has blacklisted Anthropic over its pushback against the use of its tech for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has formally des...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
More than 500 strike and other aircraft are part of the current composition of the joint US-Israeli grouping in the Middle East and neighboring regions, focused on launching a strike on Iran
US Air Force:▪️More than 270 flights of transport aircraft C-17A and C-5M;▪️Up to 86 refuelling aircraft KC-135 and KC-46;3 aircraft RC-135W Rivet Joint;5 combat airborne communication nodes E-11A BAC...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Pakistan hits Taliban hard, but hopes for de-escalation
Pakistan’s airstrikes on Kabul and Kandahar over the last 24 hours are nothing new. Islamabad has carried out strikes inside Afghanistan several times since the Taliban’s return to power. Pakistan cla...
Responsible Statecraft
Feb 27, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Iran Reportedly Agrees To Give Up Nuclear Material In Breakthrough: 'Peace Deal Within Reach'
Iran Reportedly Agrees To Give Up Nuclear Material In Breakthrough: 'Peace Deal Within Reach' Update(1737ET): Absolutely huge late Friday developing news, if it's confirmed and assuming i...
ZeroHedge News
Feb 27, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Trump: "Maybe We'll Have A Friendly Takeover Of Cuba"
Trump: "Maybe We'll Have A Friendly Takeover Of Cuba" President Trump told reporters on Friday afternoon that the U.S. could pursue a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, a comment from the pres...
ZeroHedge News
Feb 27, 2026 - zerohedge.com
RU POV: FPV drone operator targets pair of UAF soldiers, they try shooting down attacking UAV but fail. Zaporizhia direction.
submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
A weapon that doesn't exist, but could very well exist..
A still from the 2009 film The Day of the Triffids. If we look at weapon in the hands of the protagonist, it will be clear that he did not use any special "anti-triffid gun", but was shooting at them ...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
NATO has failed to provide Ukraine with air defense systems
NATO has failed to provide Ukraine with air defense systems. This is reported by Politico.The international initiative Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) encountered difficulties 7 months af...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
INTEL OPINION: Trump says "We must make a big decision on Iran" — why he's hesitated for MONTHS to do it
While the U.S. and Israel possess seemingly unlimited resources at their disposal, conventional firepower, Iran’s geography, missile arsenal, and defensive preparations show it has its own cards in th...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
️️ A sharp increase in activity at pizzerias around the Pentagon is linked to the war with Iran
At Domino's Pizza (2.2 km) it's 326%, and at Pizzato Pizza (3.5 km) it's 208%.War between the US and Israel and Iran is looming. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on all Americans to leave Iran im...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
‼️️Zelenskyy let slip about the huge losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces: Ukraine is mobilizing up to 34,000 troops per month, but the manpower shortage persists
▪️Previously, he lied that the total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed during the entire war were supposedly only about 55,000 soldiers. Now it turns out that the front line is short of 34,0...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump's main statements on Ukraine are in the collection of RIA Novosti:
Trump's main statements on Ukraine are in the collection of RIA Novosti:He said that he would support the lifting of sanctions against Russia if an agreement was reached to resolve the conflict in Ukr...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The "two lines" policy. Chisinau entered into a dialogue with Tiraspol, strengthening the "tough approach"
The "two lines" policy. Chisinau entered into a dialogue with Tiraspol, strengthening the "tough approach". The first meeting of the PMR's Foreign Minister Vitaly Ignatiev with the new political repre...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
There is information about a very high likelihood of an escalation of the conflict in the Persian Gulf in the next 48 hours
The main components of the US military strike group (including two aircraft carrier strike groups led by the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford, protected by at least six Arleigh Burke Flight ...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
ALERT It’s truly disgusting seeing the narrative that only with US help was Mexico able to take down a cartel kingpin, that w/o Washington Mexico would “fail” promoted constantly
Not only is it false; it’s entirely pushing the imperialist idea that a sovereign country needs Washington & clears its name while this very sus person NEVER once mentions (on her own) the CIA & dimi...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Oleg Tsarev: The key for February 27. Summary of the night strikes on Russia and Ukraine, news from the front and a video summary
The key for February 27Summary of the night strikes on Russia and Ukraine, news from the front and a video summary.Ukrainian news and digest video format.Zelensky was not the first in the rating of Uk...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Western experts finally realized that the Vushnikov had been driven out of Pokrovsk
Western experts finally realized that the Vushnikov had been driven out of PokrovskA quarter later, the American Institute for the Study of War recognized the transfer of Pokrovsk under Russian contro...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
How To Bring Peace to Ukraine
There is always an urgency to put an end to war. But there is a growing urgency to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. That urgency was expressed in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that...
Antiwar.com
Feb 27, 2026 - original.antiwar.com
Don't Call It a Realignment
Trump is squandering the record gains he made with minorities in 2024.
Reason.com
Feb 27, 2026 - reason.com
NED Leader Cut off in Congress After Boasting of ‘Deploying’ 200 Starlinks to Iran amid Violence
Damon Wilson, the head of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), was interrupted by a member of Congress during a House oversight hearing on February 24 after revealing that his agency “began sup...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Feb 27, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Kiev
The International Monetary Fund has greenlighted a $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine that faces a major budget deficit this year Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Ghana rescues fishermen after armed attack
Ghanaian forces have rescued 71 fishermen after armed attack off the central coast Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
IN CONVERSATION WITH SALMAN KHURSHID: RT LAUNCHES SHOW WITH INDIA’S FORMER EXTERNAL AFFAIRS MINISTER
Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Nigeria responds after US labels it ‘deadliest country to be Christian’
Nigeria has dismissed US accusations that it is the “deadliest country to be a Christian,” saying its laws guarantee religious freedom Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 27, 2026 - rt.com
Russia Demands That UK Abandon Plans to Transfer Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine - Ambassador
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is demanding that the United Kingdom abandon its plans to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine, if such plans exist, because this constitutes a confrontation at the nuclear le...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Feb 27, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Ukraine Given $43Bln in Proceeds From Russian Assets Frozen by G7 Since 2024 - Estimates
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The G7 nations have issued $3.8 billion in loans to Ukraine in 2026 using proceeds generated by frozen Russian state assets, bringing the total amount of loans given to Kiev since 2...
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Feb 27, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Germany Expands Military Powers to Counter Rising Drone Threats
An amendment to the Air Security Act focuses on the defense of airports and critical infrastructure and allows the Bundeswehr to support police.
World news | Breaking international news
Feb 27, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
UA POV: Threat of Ballistic missiles to Kiev - Times of Ukraine
submitted by /u/rowida_00
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Fiber-optic drones destroyed Ukrainian M-80A near Konstantinovka
submitted by /u/Mendoxv2
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: CENTER Group 177th Separate Guards Marine Regiment Fiber-Optics FPV drone strikes on UAF troops, vehicle and equipment in the Krasnoarmeysky direction.
submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: 4th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, Regiment 1194th Fiber-Optics FPV drone strikes on UAF vehicles and personnel in the Konstantinovka direction.
submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: 25th Army Fiber-Optics FPV drone strikes on american M113 armored personnel carrier in the area of the village of Piskunovka.
submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
ru pov: NATO's War of Choice - The Sabotage of the Istanbul Negotiations - Prof. Glenn Diesen
submitted by /u/SpaceDetective
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
️The USA and Israel are readyfor a possible strike on Iran "at any moment" after negotiations on the nuclear deal
The negotiations between the USA and Iran have reached a stalemate. The USA demands the dismantling of nuclear facilities (Natan, Fordo, Isfahan) and the removal of all enriched uranium. Iran refuses....
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump blacklists Anthropic over AI clash with Pentagon
The tech firm has resisted the War Department’s demand to lift limits on surveillance and autonomous weapons President Donald Trump has ordered federal agencies to halt the use of artificia...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Five signs of an "imminent war" with Iran
Five signs of an "imminent war" with Iran. Even China couldn't stand it.War is inevitable: Washington has failed negotiations in Geneva with Iran on a "nuclear deal" with excessive demands.There is ve...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
EU wants to join talks on Ukraine to derail them — Russian diplomat
Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin says that London and its allies "have nothing to propose" in the negotiationsMOSCOW, February 27. /TASS/. EU countries have nothing to propose to promote a settlement...
Pravda USA
Feb 27, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
US and Iran make ‘significant progress’ in talks – mediator
The latest round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Geneva was described by Iranian officials as the “most serious” yet Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Feb 26, 2026 - rt.com
Executive Order Excluding Federal Agencies from Collective Bargaining Requirements Was Wrongly Enjoined, Ninth Circuit Holds
From today's opinion in Am. Fed. of Gov't Employees v. Trump, by Judge Daniel Bress, joined by Judges John Owens… The post Executive Order Excluding Federal Agencies from Collective Bargaining Require...