Zelensky: Ukraine reaches highest level of relations with Northern European countries
Cooperation within the NB8 format—the Nordic countries plus the Baltic states—is one of the most effective.
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25 February 2026
Zelensky orders SSU purge: Arrests made, fair verdicts essential
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he had instructed acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) Yevhen Khmara and SSU deputy head Oleksandr Poklad to work on cleansing the Security Service of Ukraine of individuals who do not defend Ukraine’s interests. Relevant arrests were made today.
Council of Europe holds commemorative ceremony on fourth anniversary of Russia’s war against Ukraine
On Wednesday, in the square in front of the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset, Moldova’s Permanent Representative Daniela Cujbă, whose country currently chairs the Committee of Ministers, and Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Mykola Tochytskyi held a commemorative ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Electronic warfare battle can be won with medium-range systems – EW company commander
Ukraine can gain the upper hand in the electronic warfare (EW) confrontation with Russian forces through the development of medium-range systems and better coordination between units.
Occupied Oleshky faces blockade: Civilians die trying to bring bread
Since mid-January, food has been successfully delivered to occupied Oleshky in Kherson’s left-bank region only once, while other attempts ended in the deaths of those trying to bring civilians even just bread.
Zelensky discusses economic cooperation, countering Russia’s recruitment of Africans with Ghana’s FM
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed areas of economic and educational cooperation, as well as ways to counter Russia’s recruitment of citizens of Ghana and other African countries to fight in the war against Ukraine, with Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
General Staff confirms strikes on Russian S-400 Triumf, Pantsir and Grad systems in occupied territories
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck a number of enemy targets on the night of February 25 in the temporarily occupied territories of the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, as well as in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Norway to provide Ukraine with USD 9 billion aid for 2026
Under the Nansen Program, Norway will provide Ukraine with $9 billion in assistance this year for military and civilian needs.
Czech woman fighting in Ukraine: “If Ukraine loses, we’ll be next”
Many Czechs support Ukraine in various ways, and a small number have joined the armed struggle against the aggressor. One of them is Karolina.
Woman known as ‘first face of war’ takes up work in civic organization
Olena Kurylo, a resident of the town of Chuhuiv in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, whose photograph published on February 24, 2022 appeared on the front pages of dozens of international media outlets, returned to Ukraine in June 2023 and has recently started working for a civic organization that provides free legal assistance.
Awareness of Russian threat growing in EU, says MEP
Europe is becoming increasingly aware of the threat posed by Russia, especially against the backdrop of cyberattacks and acts of sabotage, which may indicate that the Kremlin is preparing for war.
Four Ukrainian defense manufacturers sign EUR 800M partnerships with European arms companies
Four Ukrainian arms producers have concluded partnerships with companies from Denmark, Finland, and Latvia under the Build with Ukraine model, involving investments totaling EUR 800 million.
MEP Gahler: If Orban is not re-elected, Fico and Babis will not dare to oppose EU
If power changes in Hungary, the governments of Slovakia and the Czech Republic will not dare to oppose the European Union's policy toward Ukraine.
MEP on military mobility: NATO maneuvers require numerous permits, which take 46 days
Insufficiently prepared transport infrastructure for military transport and administrative barriers at the level of EU member states jeopardize the speed of defense response to external aggression.
Air Force logistics chief, SBU regional head exposed in bribery case
Law enforcement officers have exposed the logistics commander of the Ukrainian Air Force and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) department in the Zhytomyr region for taking a bribe.
War update: 115 clashes on front line, fighting in Pokrovsk sector remains most intense
Since the beginning of the day, there have been 115 combat clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Russian army. The enemy is exerting the most pressure in the Pokrovsk sector and is highly active in the Huliaipole sector.
Orban orders troops deployed to protect energy infrastructure over 'Ukrainian threat'
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has stated that there is an alleged "Ukrainian threat" to the country's energy system and announced the deployment of troops to protect Hungary's energy infrastructure.
In occupied Oleshky, no one left to bury dead
In occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region, there is no one to bury people who are blown up or killed in shelling, or those who have died.
Photos show damage to Russian ship Ivan Khurs after 2024 Ukrainian strike
Photos of the Russian Black Sea Fleet's medium reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs, which was attacked by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 2024, have appeared online.
Less than 6,000 residents remain in Oleshky community; evacuation is impossible
There is no way to evacuate from the occupied Oleshky in the Kherson region; fewer than 6,000 residents remain in the community.
Michael Gahler, Member of European Parliament
Without Ukraine, we currently cannot defend ourselves
Zelensky: Norway's contribution to PURL program totals $970M
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Norway is among the most active investors in the PURL program, with its contribution currently amounting to $970 million.
FISU: Putin gives FSB carte blanche to suppress “threats” to State Duma elections
On February 24, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin addressed the Federal Security Service and gave the security forces carte blanche to suppress any dissent ahead of the Russian State Duma elections in September 2026.
Eight villages north of Pokrovsk not even in 'gray zone,' remain under Ukrainian control – military
The settlements of Sukhetske, Suvorove, Nykanorivka, Dorozhnie, Ivanivka, Nove Shakhove, Novyi Donbas, and Vilne in the Pokrovsk sector remain under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces and are not in the "gray zone."
Number of Russian assaults in Kharkiv region slightly decreases, Demchenko claims
The number of enemy assaults has decreased slightly in the area under the control of border units.
Economic group accompanying Umerov to Geneva talks – Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that talks with the U.S. delegation in Geneva will address not only ending the war but also economic cooperation with the United States.
No enemy activity observed on border with Belarus, Demchenko says
As of now, Belarus is not conducting any activities near the Ukrainian border, including military exercises.
Lithuania raises over EUR 4M for robotic systems for Ukrainian military
As part of the national charity campaign Radarom!, organized by Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT), more than EUR 4 million was raised to support Ukraine's defense.
First Ukrainian drone factory begins operations in UK
The first Ukrainian defense factory is now starting operations in the United Kingdom – a production complex of Ukrspecsystems, whose drones have already proven effective in high-tech warfare.
Non-stop Russian drone attacks targeting Naftogaz facilities for two days
Since February 24, Russian forces have launched around 60 drones targeting gas infrastructure in the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions.