The last 24 hrs in geopolitics

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Here's the last 24 hours in geopolitics.
Russia said it will continue observing the nuclear warhead and delivery system limits set under the expired New START treaty as long as it believes the United States is doing the same, despite no formal extension being agreed.
Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly preparing to announce a spring election and a referendum on a potential peace deal with Russia, as the United States pushes for an agreement by early summer, though the plans have not been formally confirmed.
The US House of Representatives voted 219–211 to pass a resolution seeking to overturn Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods, with six Republicans joining Democrats, though the measure is unlikely to become law as it still requires Senate approval and the president’s signature.
Donald Trump said he pressed Benjamin Netanyahu to continue negotiations with Iran in hopes of reaching a deal, while warning that military deterrence remains an option if diplomacy fails.
Russia has attempted to fully block WhatsApp as part of a broader crackdown on messaging platforms, with the company saying the move is intended to push over 100 million users toward a state-developed app.
📅 February 12, 2026