MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-03-01
Today’s western leaning web coverage of the West vs Russia conflict. Most of these sources are what forms popular opinion in the west regarding geopolitics and conflict in particular.
U.S. And Israel At War With Iran (Updated)
The U.S. and Israel have begun a major military operation that is aimed directly at the regime, its nuclear ambitions and its ability to wage war in the future. The post U.S. And Israel At War With Ir...
The War Zone
Feb 28, 2026 - twz.com
Lawsuit against Cassis under international law: Why anyone who still believes in Switzerland should support the legal action against the Swiss Foreign Minister
Anyone who still believes in Switzerland must support the lawyers who have filed a lawsuit against Cassis.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
A Sword will pierce the Lion: USrael’s operation against Iran
Iran is a millennial civilization, whose sword is ready to slay the Israeli lion.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Four years of Special Military Operation
Assessment of the current scenario of the conflict.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Europe’s delusions of power
The U.S. should break from the old continent, not bully it.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
US launches ‘major combat operations’ against Iran
American and Israeli warplanes bombed Tehran Saturday as Trump promised to "obliterate" Iran's missile program in Operation Epic Fury. The post US launches ‘major combat operations’ against Iran appea...
Task & Purpose
Feb 28, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Le forze russe perdono l’accesso a Starlink in Ucraina: si tratta di un vero punto di svolta?
I tentativi dei finanziatori occidentali dell'Ucraina di escludere la Russia dallo StarLink riusciranno a fermare l'avanzata dell'esercito russo?
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port
The imagery represents the first confirmed heavy damage or loss of an Iranian warship as part of Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion. The post Iranian Frigate Seen Ablaze After Being Struck In Port a...
The War Zone
Feb 28, 2026 - twz.com
Latvian Foreign Minister Says Kremlin Lacks Political Will For Peace In Ukraine, Urges Sustained Pressure On Russia
Latvia’s foreign minister said the Kremlin lacks the political will to end the war in Ukraine and argues that only sustained military and economic pressure will bring Moscow to serious negotiations. B...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 28, 2026 - rferl.org
Russia drops record number of guided aerial bombs in Ukraine
Russian aviation dropped a record 328 guided aerial bombs across Ukraine within a single day, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, marking the highest daily use of such weapo...
War in Ukraine – Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Feb 28, 2026 - defence-blog.com
Russia condemns US attack on its ally Iran as 'unprovoked act of aggression'
Russia and Iran have deepened cooperation in recent years, with Tehran supplying drones and other military equipment used by Russian forces in the war against Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
At least 4 killed, 25 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russian troops launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 105 drones of various types, including about 60 Shahed drones, the Air Force said on Feb. 28. It reported downing 96 drones in the north, so...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Comentarios iniciales sobre las consecuencias de la guerra desencadenada por EE. UU.-Israel contra Irán
El impacto principal en la percepción popular tiende a ser positivo para Irán.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
US, Israeli missiles strike Iran — here's what it means for Russia
"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social, confirming U.S. invovlement in the strikes.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine sanctions Russian postal services delivering to occupied territories, Zelensky says
Among the companies sanctioned are Russian DPD service and Freightlink, joint-stock companies registered in Russia, according to a document attached to a decree published on the Office's website, sign...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Impounded Russia-linked yachts lose €580mn in value
Vessels in European ports deteriorate after being hit by sanctions
War in Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - ft.com
Ukrainian 412th UAS Brigade Nemesis struck Russian S-300V self-propelled air defense radar. Donetsk region. 28.02.2026
submitted by /u/GermanDronePilot
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelenskyy Responds to US-Israel Strikes on Iran
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Moving and Hidden Grad Launchers (Video)
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
The NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine: face to face with the ultimate Russian insiders
Why is the transfer of 50% of US aviation to the Gulf not an exercise, but an agony? Why has the United States not yet realized that the Global South will no longer allow aggression?
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 28, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Netanyahu claims Iran’s Khamenei is 'no longer,' Tehran denies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint Israeli-U.S. strikes on Feb. 28. Tehran denied the cla...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,265,900 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 770 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Drone attack sparks fire at oil refinery in southern Russia, officials say
Flames engulfed one of the tanks at the Albashneft oil refinery in Novominskaya and burned an adjacent area of about 150 square meters, the Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters said.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 28, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Former Chief of Ukrainian military intelligence Budanov: “Ukraine would have retaken all occupied territories if it were not for Moscow’s support from its allies”
submitted by /u/PjeterPannos
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine's Flamingo manufacturer unveils new FP-7 ballistic missile in launch test video
submitted by /u/AdSpecialist6598
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Drones Destroy Moving and Hidden Grad Launchers (Video)
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Seeing that the drones were unable to cope, the Ukrainian hero destroyed the Russian tank at the last moment using a hand-held grenade launcher
$1 submitted by /u/ua-stena
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Sound of Silence — The Russian Military Comms Collapse
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Putin Has Reduced Russia to Zero in Ukraine
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Unmanned systems destroy radar station of S-300V air defense missile system
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Belarus opposition leader fears her country could become Putin's 'consolation prize'
submitted by /u/ubcstaffer123
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelensky and new Dutch government discuss deepening defense cooperation
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia weighs halt to peace talks unless Ukraine cedes territory
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine Reaffirms Support for Iranian People, Condemns Regime Amid US-Israeli Strikes
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelenskyy voices support for pressure on Iran government
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
"They are sowing only chaos, aggression, and evil" How Russian university and college administrators are sending students to war
submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
How Russia’s War Has Devastated Civilian Life in Ukraine
submitted by /u/AllOllia
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine Tests FP7 Ballistic Missile with a Familiar Look
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
War update: 148 clashes on front lines in past day, most attacks in Huliaipole sector
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 28, 2026 - reddit.com
Israel’s Fighter Force Stands To Be Far More Effective With Full USAF Tanker Support In A War With Iran
U.S. tankers are now deployed in Israel, with others scattered around the region, which could unlock the full potential of the IAF. The post Israel’s Fighter Force Stands To Be Far More Effective Wit...
The War Zone
Feb 27, 2026 - twz.com
The Russians massed 100,000 troops to take the last free cities in Donbas. One hill bars the way
Whether Hill 207 holds could decide Russia's planned offensive on the last strongholds of free Donbas
Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press
Feb 27, 2026 - euromaidanpress.com
For Russia, A Symbolic Loss In A Symbolic City: Its Black Sea Fleet Headquarters Is No More.
Unused and empty following a 2023 missile attack, the destruction of the naval headquarters in Sevastopol serves as a metaphor for the diminished fortunes of the Russian Navy, and for the successes of...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 27, 2026 - rferl.org
We've overestimated Russia for too long
The recent anniversary of Russia's expanded invasion, which is now stretching into its fifth year, is as good a time as any to take stock of the state of the war itself.For Ukraine, the fighting remai...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 27, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Multiple Russian soldiers taken out by Ukrainian FPV drones operated by the pilots of the 414th UAS Brigade Magyar's Birds during the past week. Published 27.02.2026
$1 submitted by /u/GermanDronePilot
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
US lifts sanctions on Malian officials linked to Russian Wagner Group
The United States has lifted sanctions on three senior Malian officials who were previously designated for their ties to Russia's Wagner Group, the Treasury Department announced Feb. 27.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 27, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Pentagon to cut ties with Ivy League and other top universities, Hegseth says
Hegseth accused Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities of being "breeding grounds of toxic indoctrination.” The post Pentagon to cut ties with Ivy League and other top universities, Hegseth says...
Task & Purpose
Feb 27, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 27 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1465 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: The a...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Feb 27, 2026 - uavarta.org
The Arsenal Beneath the Arsenal
What does it take to rebuild the foundation of American military power? Michael Cadenazzi, assistant secretary of defense for industrial base policy, joined Ryan at a live event a few weeks back for a...
War on the Rocks
Feb 27, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Civil Rights agency rules against transgender Army worker who asked to use women’s bathroom
It's a retreat from the agency’s landmark finding a decade ago.
Military – Daily Press
Feb 27, 2026 - dailypress.com
Some Russians Go Without Heat or Power in Winter, as Energy System Falls Into Disrepair
A dozen major blackouts and central heating cutoffs across the country have affected hundreds of thousands during a brutal winter.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 27, 2026 - nytimes.com
Intel report: Russia's invasion of Ukraine 'one of slowest wars in military history' | News
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 27, 2026 - reddit.com
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
It really stays the same temperature year-round down here, doesn't it? The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone.