## Russia to Draft 100,000 Troops: “Putin is Not Preparing for Negotiations,” Says Zelenskyy

Authored by united24media.com

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia is increasing its military force by more than 100,000 troops, indicating ongoing preparations for extended military operations.

According to Zelenskyy, intelligence reports confirm that Moscow is forming new divisions and expanding military production capabilities.

He emphasized that this development reflects Russia’s intent to continue the war rather than seek negotiations.

During his address on February 8, Zelenskyy highlighted concerns over Russia’s growing military cooperation with North Korea, particularly in advanced warfare technologies, including drones.

He noted that Moscow’s military expansion is not solely focused on Ukraine but poses broader security risks.

“Putin is not preparing for negotiations or a peaceful resolution—he is preparing for continued war.

Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a special one-year military contract for 18-24-year-olds, emphasizing that it is voluntary and not part of mobilization. »

### Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate

Authored by cnn.com

A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.

In late January, two children in Gaines County were hospitalized for measles.

The South Plains Public Health District started a measles clinic Thursday, Holbrooks said, where daily testing and vaccination will be available starting next week. »

### Neo-Nazis chased out of Greater Cincinnati, local residents set swastika flag ablaze

Authored by local12.com

Lincoln Heights residents yelled for them to leave and set fire to one of their flags.

"They jumped into U-Haul [and] we pulled up on the bridge and grabbed a flag.

As the people here, we burned the flag right over there," said Howard. »

### Opinion: Trump’s possible not-so-secret agenda: Canadian water exports and lots of them

Authored by theglobeandmail.com

But there is one crucial commodity that the United States does not have access to: water.

Water may be the real reason, or one of the top reasons, propelling his desire to turn Canada into Minnesota North.

Canadians represent 0.5 per cent of the globe’s population yet sit on 20 per cent or more of its fresh water. »

### Diablo creator David Brevik doesn’t vibe with today’s rapid ARPGs – “You’ve cheapened the entire experience”

Authored by videogamer.com

Diablo creator David Brevik may have left the series behind back in 2005, but the ARPG creator has never truly left the genre.

While Brevik’s career spans almost the entire history of the medium, the Diablo creator is most renowned for his work on the creation of the modern ARPG genre.

As gamers urge for rapid progression and instant satisfaction and fight hordes of mobs every second, Brevik believes that some substance has been lost. »

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