UK commits GBP 13B in military aid to Ukraine
The United Kingdom has committed GBP 13 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.
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Pistorius: Several countries respond to our call to provide Ukraine with missiles for Patriot
A number of countries have signaled their readiness to join Germany's initiative to supply Ukraine with additional PAC-3 missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense systems.
NATO says it heard very clear defense plan from Ukraine
NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska believes that the timeliness of military assistance to Ukraine plays a decisive role.
Kallas on sustainable peace: We need to see concessions from Russian side
As the party responsible for unleashing the war, Russia must make concessions on the path toward signing a peace agreement.
Mykhailo Honchar, President of the Center for Global Studies “Strategy XXI”
Russia’s Crocodile Logic: Outsmart, Don’t Outmuscle.
19 February 2026
NATO defense tenders admit Ukrainian companies for first time
Ukrainian companies have for the first time been admitted to defense tenders in the interests of NATO and Ukraine, opening a new stage of cooperation between Kyiv and the Alliance. In particular, this concerns Ukrainian experience in the field of UAVs and the protection of civilians.
Russia's space military program raises concerns – Canadian general
Canada is deeply concerned about Russia's potential deployment of nuclear weapons in space.
18 February 2026
Zelensky calls on people to put personal matters aside and take care of state during wartime
President Volodymyr Zelensky urged that during the war, personal matters should be postponed and that "in every role, every job, every position," people must act in the interests of the state.
Valerii Vyshnivskyi, Programme Director at the NATO–Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Center (JATEC)
JATEC’s innovative solutions are already instrumental in taking out Russian drones
Zelensky: Contributions to PURL reach $584 million this year
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that contributions to PURL have already reached $584 million this year. In total, according to him, PURL will need $15 billion in 2026.
17 February 2026
Over 80% of military aid to Ukraine now delivered through NATO – President’s Office
More than 80% of all military support for Ukraine is currently coordinated and delivered through NATO.
Atsuko Higashino, Professor at the University of Tsukuba
Ukraine Could Become Japan’s Most Important Defense Partner
Latvia to allocate EUR 10M for Ukraine within PURL
On Tuesday, February 17, the Latvian government decided to allocate EUR 10 million to support Ukraine under the NATO initiative called PURL.
Japan’s pacifism limits expansion of military support to Ukraine – Professor Higashino
Japanese society has come to better understand and sympathize with Ukraine over the four years of Russia’s full-scale aggression. However, deeply rooted pacifism and the perception of military aid as a “tool for killing” continue to restrain broader support for Kyiv’s defense needs.
Former Wagner operatives help Russia organize sabotage across Europe – FT
According to Western intelligence officials, recruiters and propagandists who previously worked for the Russian private military company Wagner Group have become a key tool for the Kremlin in organizing acts of sabotage across Europe.
16 February 2026
January’s attrition of Russia’s Air Defense Hardware
Counting high-value Russian losses for January
EUR 90B loan for Ukraine to be signed at special European Parliament session on Feb 24
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said that a EUR 90 billion loan for Ukraine for 2026-2027 will be signed during a special session of the European Parliament on February 24, marking the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Russia increases its nuclear and Arctic assets near Finnish border – defense minister
Russia is strengthening its strategic capabilities in the Arctic and building new facilities along the border with Finland.
15 February 2026
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.
US plans to stay in NATO, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the United States has no plans to leave NATO.
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.
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.
Japan's Motegi, NATO's Rutte discuss further support for Ukraine
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, stating that Japan will continue to deepen its relations with NATO and provide assistance to Ukraine.
14 February 2026
Security guarantees for Ukraine must not repeat fate of Budapest Memorandum – Pistorius
Future security guarantees for Ukraine must be reliable and real, not a "paper tiger" like the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Zelensky, Aliyev discuss energy projects and peace process
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to discuss the implementation of energy projects as well as the negotiation process aimed at establishing peace.
Russia's behavior 'crazy at every level' – Rutte on war grinder
Given the current death toll Russia is suffering on the battlefield, the willingness of the Kremlin leader to keep throwing soldiers into a war grinder explains why the Russians should be taken seriously.
Rutte praises resilience of Ukrainian civilians amid Russian attacks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he was impressed by the resilience of Ukrainians in the face of Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.