Ukraine: The Latest Rumours of 'Ukrainian counteroffensive' in the south & Japan aligns with NATO to support Ukraine in surprise move
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Feb 10, 2026 Oana Țoiu, Romania's foreign minister and NATO/EU policymaker, gives Bucharest's take on the war. She discusses rumours of a southern Ukrainian counteroffensive, Kremlin messaging, Japan's new NATO-aligned support, Black Sea and border security, hybrid threats and Romania's practical aid and regional coordination with Ukraine.
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African Recruits Spark Diplomatic Row
- Kenya will confront Russia about recruiting its nationals as combatants, reflecting global concern over mercenary use.
- Dominic Nicholls notes the government's estimate of ~200 Kenyan nationals recruited to fight for Russia.
Olympics Row Over Helmet Sparks Outrage
- The IOC banned a Ukrainian athlete's helmet bearing faces of victims, provoking Zelensky's criticism and wider outrage.
- Francis Dearnley and Dominic Nicholls expect the row to escalate and attract senior IOC scrutiny.
War's Toll Extends To Animals
- Attacks on animal shelters and Kyiv Zoo reveal the war's wider humanitarian and cultural toll beyond human casualties.
- Francis Dearnley highlights staff efforts keeping 2,000 animals alive despite blackouts and strikes.