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Soldiers evacuate stone monuments from steppe era from Synelnykove district
Soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Sicheslav Brigade, together with museum workers, volunteers, and philanthropists, evacuated Polovtsian statues from the 11th–13th centuries—unique stone monuments from the steppe era—from Vasylkivka in the Synelnykove district of Dnipropetrovsk region.
SBU detains 17-year-old Russian agent plotting terror attacks in crowded areas of Kharkiv
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has detained a 17-year-old agent of Russian special services in Kharkiv who was preparing a series of terrorist attacks in the city.
18 February 2026
Stefanchuk discusses sanctions against Russia, security guarantees with US delegation to OSCE PA
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with members of the permanent delegation of the United States Congress to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly – Senator Roger Wicker and Congressman Marc Veasey.
Estonian broadcaster to not air Paralympics events featuring Russian and Belarusian athletes
The Estonian Public Broadcasting company Eesti Rahvusringhaaling (ERR) will not broadcast competitions at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in which Russian and Belarusian athletes compete under their national flags.
War update: 201 clashes on front line, nearly half on Huliaipole in Pokrovsk sectors
There have been more than 200 combat clashes on the front line, with the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors remaining the hottest areas.
Russian forces strike critical infrastructure in Lozova
The Lozova urban community has suffered another Russian strike on infrastructure, resulting in water supply problems.
Zelensky hopes next stage of peace talks will take place in February
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that the next meeting of the delegations of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia will be held in February.
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.
Separate meeting between Umerov, Arakhamia with Medinsky takes place in Geneva
During the negotiations in Geneva, a separate meeting was held between the head of the Ukrainian delegation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov, and delegation member, Member of Parliament Davyd Arakhamia, with the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky.
Russian fake news: Ukrainian schoolchildren 'forced' to wear helmets in support of Heraskevych
Russian propagandists forged photos of Ukrainian school
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 calls decision to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes into Paralympics 'dirty'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described as "dirty" the decision by the International Paralympic Committee to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics under their national flags.
Estonian FM calls participation of Russian, Belarusian athletes in Paralympics a disgrace
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has described as a disgrace the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Ukrainian forces strike Russian air defense system, command posts, drone workshop – General Staff
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have struck a number of key Russian military targets both on Russian territory and in the temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine.
Shmyhal proposes creating energy task force to support Ukraine's power sector
During events hosted by the International Energy Agency in Paris, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal addressed energy ministers of the G7 countries, the European Union, and leading global companies.
Russians preparing to plant flags in rear areas to showcase 'achievements' – military spokesperson
In southern Ukraine, Russian units have been tasked with planting Russian flags in a number of settlements near the line of contact to demonstrate "achievements" ahead of the anniversary of the full-scale invasion.
Berset visits Kyiv CHP plant damaged by Russian attacks
During an official visit to Ukraine, a high-level delegation led by Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe, visited a combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Kyiv that has repeatedly come under targeted Russian attacks.
War update: Enemy attacks 102 times, most clashes in Huliaipole sector
Since the beginning of the day, the Russian army has attacked Ukrainian positions 102 times, most actively trying to advance in the Huliaipole and Pokrovsk sectors. Defense Forces are holding back the enemy.
Defense Forces reduce “gray zone” in south, Voloshyn says
Defense Forces carried out counterattacks and assaults, reducing the “gray zone” near the settlements of Vyshneve, Verbove, and Ternove and repelling Russian reinforcement groups.
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.
Russian missile strike destroys enterprise in Sumy region
An enterprise in the Shostka district of the Sumy region has been destroyed as a result of a Russian strike.
Ukrainian delegation prepares to continue negotiations in upcoming days, Budanov says
After another round of negotiations among Ukraine, the US, and Russia in Geneva, Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov said that the Ukrainian team is preparing to continue negotiations in the near future.
Defense Forces control Berestok in Donetsk region and prevent enemy assault groups from gaining foothold
Ukrainian defenders are conducting search-and-strike operations to prevent the enemy from infiltrating the town of Berestok in the Donetsk region.
Suspension of fuel supplies from Hungary not to affect prices, says expert
The suspension of fuel imports from Hungary will not affect prices on the Ukrainian fuel market.
Russian troops drop three guided bombs on high-rise buildings in Kostiantynivka
Russian troops dropped three FAB-250 guided bombs on three high-rise buildings in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region.
EU must insist on accountability for Russia's war crimes – human rights envoy
Establishing peace cannot happen without accountability for those who started the war and committed crimes during it.
Dobropillia in Zaporizhzhia region remains under Ukrainian control – military
The village of Dobropillia in the Zaporizhzhia region remains under the control of the Ukrainian Defense Forces.
Some issues clarified: Umerov outlines results of Geneva talks
During the latest round of trilateral negotiations in the Ukraine-U.S.-Russia format, some issues were clarified, while others remain subject to further coordination.
Sybiha urges partners to impose sanctions on Lukashenko, his regime
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on partners to follow Ukraine's example and impose sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko and his regime for crimes against the Ukrainian and Belarusian peoples.