Kallas says Russia is no superpower
Russia is in a difficult position after years of military aggression, yet it continues to pose a threat, as it may secure more at the negotiating table than it managed to achieve on the battlefield.
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Russian industry and export sectors are at maximum risk of bankruptcy, intelligence service reports
The financial situation of medium and large enterprises in the Russian Federation continued to deteriorate at the end of 2025, with the number of unprofitable companies increasing to 18,200, up 16% year-on-year.
US detains another sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the detention of the sanctioned tanker Veronica III, which violated the "quarantine" imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kremlin expands property seizures to replenish Russia's war-strained budget – intelligence
Russian authorities are increasing the use of property confiscation as a form of punishment in an attempt to plug holes in the state budget strained by the war against Ukraine.
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Zelensky announces expansion of joint defense projects with partners
Ukraine will expand its joint defense projects with international partners.
Zelensky announces new sanctions against Russians involved in war
Ukraine is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting Russian individuals who contribute to the war effort, as well as those who put sport at the service of war.
Heraskevych, Athletes for Peace plan to establish support fund for families of fallen Ukrainian athletes
Skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, together with the German initiative Athletes for Peace, is launching a fundraising campaign to support the families of Ukrainian athletes killed by Russian aggression.
Ukrainian delegation already has framework for upcoming Geneva talks – president
The Ukrainian delegation already has the necessary framework for discussions within the upcoming trilateral meetings scheduled for next week.
Russia's losses increase its reliance on foreign fighters – Bloomberg
The Russian army is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign fighters in its war against Ukraine, as Russian forces are suffering more losses than they can replenish with new recruits.
Zelensky explains how Trump should pressure Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined three key steps that could help Donald Trump stop Russia's aggression and ensure lasting peace for Ukraine.
Air raid alerts announced in Kyiv, several regions due to ballistic threat
In Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine, air raid alerts were issued in connection with the threat of strikes by Russian forces using ballistic missiles.
UK's new ammunition factory for Ukraine unable to start operations for over six months
The opening of a factory in the United Kingdom, which was supposed to produce ammunition for both the British Army and Ukraine, has been delayed by more than six months.
Group of European countries express support for talks on joint nuclear deterrent – Politico
Several European nations have publicly announced their intention to join discussions on establishing a shared nuclear deterrent in Europe.
National Museum of History of Ukraine calls on UNESCO to cancel Mendeleev Prize funded by Russia
The museum has urged the cancellation of the announced competition for the "UNESCO–Russia International Mendeleev Prize in the Basic Sciences."
War update: 129 attacks since morning, Pokrovsk sector remains most active
Since the start of the day, Russian troops have attacked Ukrainian positions 129 times, exerting the greatest pressure on the Pokrovsk sector, while also showing increased activity on the Huliaipole, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka regions.
West must ensure that Ukraine wins, Ischinger says
Western partners must make sure that Ukraine is able to win and does win.
Russia can gain room for further aggression if support for Ukraine not kept at center of NATO's focus, Rutte's deputy says
The focus on supporting Ukraine must remain central; otherwise, Russia will gain space for further aggression. At the same time, Europe and Canada must increase defense spending and take the initiative in all NATO deterrence operations.
European Commission president discusses sanctions against Russia with US senators
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with a bipartisan delegation of US senators on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference and discussed sanctions against Russia.
Defense Forces hit oil terminal in Krasnodar region and Pantsir-S1 in Crimea
The Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal near the village of Volna in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation and the Pantsir-S1 medium-range surface-to-air missile and anti-aircraft artillery system in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Zelensky meets with Prime Minister of North Macedonia to discuss opportunities for defense cooperation
During a meeting with North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the situation on the front lines and opportunities for defense cooperation between the two countries.
Current US administration chooses wrong path to peace in Ukraine from beginning, says Hodges
The US administration's approach to ending the Russian war in Ukraine by putting pressure on Kyiv is flawed from the outset.
Former NATO Secretary General: It is not up to Putin to decide whose troops to be in Ukraine
Europeans, with US support, should deploy troops to Ukraine as a security guarantee, but this should not be a direct part of the peace agreement if it is signed.
Russia launches 1,300 drones, more than 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles at Ukraine in one week, Zelensky says
During this week, the enemy launched about 1,300 strike drones, more than 1,200 guided aerial bombs, and 50 missiles at Ukraine, almost all of which were ballistic.
Russia attacks railway infrastructure in Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions
Russia launched a drone strike on civilian railway infrastructure in the Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
War update: 205 combat engagements on front line, fiercest battles are in Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 205 combat engagements have occurred between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian troops, with the enemy showing the greatest activity in the Pokrovsk sector. In total, 205 combat clashes were recorded over the past day.
Russians attack Sloviansk community in Donetsk region, injuring woman and child
On the evening of February 14, the Russian army attacked the Sloviansk community in the Donetsk region, injuring a woman and a child and destroying houses.
Ukraine's air defense neutralizes 55 out of 83 drones launched by Russia overnight
Ukraine's air defense forces have neutralized 55 out of 83 UAVs launched by Russia since the evening of Saturday, February 14.
Russia loses 1,250 troops in Ukraine war over past 24 hours
Russia suffered approximately 1,253,270 casualties in Ukraine between February 24, 2022 and February 15, 2026, with 1,250 soldiers killed or wounded in the past 24 hours.
Sybiha, Anand discuss path to peace, Ukraine's recovery
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand held a meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Rubio tells G7 counterparts US is ready to continue participation in Ukraine peace talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference that the United States remains committed to participating in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.