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Ten thousand North Korean soldiers currently stationed in Russia, Zelensky says
North Korean soldiers are gaining experience in modern warfare in the Russian-Ukrainian war, which they will then be able to use when they return home.
Up to $100,000 per person: Russia prepares high-profile murders in Ukraine, combat group neutralized
The Security Service and the National Police foiled a criminal group that was preparing contract assassinations on behalf of Russian special services.
Russia starts war against Ukraine 12 years ago, General Staff recalls first border crossing in Crimea
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine recalled that 12 years ago, on February 20, 2024, the Russian Federation started a war against Ukraine.
Russian army strikes municipal enterprise in Kherson with drones, damaging equipment
In Kherson, Russians attacked a municipal enterprise with drones, damaging equipment.
Air Defense Forces destroy 107 of 128 Russian drones
Air Defense Forces destroyed 107 of 128 drones used by Russians to attack Ukraine since the evening of February 19.
In Kharkiv, administrative building, cars, and houses damaged by Russian missile strike, one person injured
As a result of the Russian strike, presumably with an Iskander-M missile, an administrative building and cars were damaged in the Slobidskyi district of Kharkiv, windows in residential buildings were broken, and one person was injured.
Russians attack energy infrastructure in Mykolaiv region, causing power outages
Yesterday, February 19, Russians attacked critical and energy infrastructure in the Mykolaiv region with Shahed 131/136 drones, causing power outages in 55 settlements.
Russians strike transport infrastructure facility in Chernihiv region, one person injured
Russian forces have struck a transport infrastructure facility in Snovsk, Chernihiv region.
Mykhailo Honchar, President of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Russia’s Crocodile Logic: Outsmart, Don’t Outmuscle.
War update: 237 combat engagements over past day, fiercest battles on Pokrovsk, Huliaipole fronts
Over the past 24 hours, 237 combat engagements occurred between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and Russian troops, with the highest enemy activity reported in the Pokrovsk and Huliaipole sectors.
Russia’s war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 970 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces in the war against Ukraine from February 24, 2022, to February 20, 2026, amount to approximately 1,257,880 personnel, including 970 troops killed and wounded over the past day.
DIU conducts tactical control exercises for future Air Assault and Marine Corps officers
Special operations personnel of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), together with the public organization H.A.R.T., conducted tactical control exercises at the Air Assault Forces and Marine Corps Faculty of the Odesa Military Academy.
New Zealand expands sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine
The government of New Zealand has once again expanded its sanctions against Russia, adding 23 individuals and 13 companies from Russia and Iran to its sanctions list, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil to $44.10 per barrel, in line with the level previously set by the European Union.
Russians launch missile strike on Kharkiv
Russian forces have carried out a missile strike on Kharkiv’s Slobidskyi district.
Slovakia extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until 2027
Slovakia has automatically extended temporary protection for people who fled Ukraine due to Russia's full-scale war until March 4, 2027.
Russia recruited over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Ukraine – Le Monde
Kenya's parliament has stated that Russia has recruited more than 1,000 Kenyan citizens to take part in the war against Ukraine, using tourist visa schemes and promises of high salaries.
19 February 2026
Nawrocki signs law introducing new rules for assistance to Ukrainian refugees
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Thursday approved the termination of the 2022 special law on assistance to Ukrainian citizens who arrived in Poland after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ex-German president criticizes Merz over refusal to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Former German Federal President Joachim Gauck has criticized current Chancellor Friedrich Merz for continuing to block the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, calling it a mistake and a misguided attitude toward the victim of aggression.
Ukrainian, Italian officials discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense industry
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and MP Davyd Arakhamia met with Italy's Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Prime Minister Fabrizio Saggio, and representatives of Italy's security agencies.
Trump extends sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine for another year
U.S. President Donald Trump has invoked the procedure to extend U.S. sanctions against Russia for another year over its invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky discusses impact of Russian attacks with UN High Commissioner for Refugees
During a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Barham Salih, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy system and the need for assistance for Ukrainians.
No specific date set for Ukraine's accession to EU – Costa
The European Union is working diligently to ensure that Ukraine joins the bloc as soon as possible, but it is currently unclear exactly when accession might take place.
U2, Ed Sheeran, Antytila release lyric video for their new collaborative song
The rock band U2, British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, and Ukrainian band Antytila have unveiled a lyric video for their new joint song, Yours Eternally.
Costa meets with wounded Ukrainian soldier at hospital in Oslo
President of the European Council Antonio Costa visited a hospital in Oslo where wounded Ukrainian servicemen are being treated, among others.
Zelenska: 684 children killed in Ukraine since start of full-scale war
First Lady Olena Zelenska took part online in special debates of the European Economic and Social Committee and spoke about the consequences of the war for Ukrainian children.
Discussions on Ukraine's EU accession in context of peace negotiations still ongoing – European Commission spox
Talks regarding the format of Ukraine's accession to the European Union in the context of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine are still underway, but it is too early to draw conclusions.
RSF director urges accountability for spreaders of Russian propaganda
Thibaut Bruttin, director general of the international NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called for the exposure and prosecution of accomplices of Russian propaganda.
War update: 98 clashes on front lines since midnight, Pokrovsk sector hottest
Ukrainian forces have engaged in 98 combat clashes with Russian invaders since the beginning of the day, with the heaviest activity on the Pokrovsk axis.
Stefanchuk meets Sinirlioglu: We count on strong OSCE decisions ahead of Feb 24
Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Feridun Sinirlioglu, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), in Vienna to discuss Ukraine's recovery and the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.