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.
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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.
15 February 2026
Zelensky announces expansion of joint defense projects with partners
Ukraine will expand its joint defense projects with international partners.
Russian strikes on Sumy region leave three people injured
Three people were injured in the Sumy region throughout the day due to Russian attacks.
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 announces new support packages for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced new support packages that Ukraine will receive from its partners.
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.
Hourly power outages to be in effect in most regions on Monday
On Monday, February 16, in most regions of Ukraine, hourly electricity shutdown schedules will apply for household consumers throughout the day, while industrial consumers will face power restrictions.
Russians attack two districts of Dnipropetrovsk region with drones, artillery, and glide bombs since morning
On February 15, Russian forces carried out nearly 10 attacks on the communities of Synelnykove and Nikopol districts in the Dnipropetrovsk region. There is destruction and damage to houses.
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.
Around 500 homes remain without heating in Kyiv due to Russian attack on February 12 – Klitschko
As of Sunday evening, about 500 residential buildings in Kyiv remain without heat following the strike on the city’s infrastructure by Russian forces on February 12.
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.
Russian drone strikes residential building in Sumy region, leaving one injured
Russian drone hit a house in the Chernechchyna community of the Okhtyrka district in Sumy region.
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.
Russians attack settlement of Zarichne with glide bombs, leaving two injured
Russian forces struck the settlement of Zarichne in the Zaporizhzhia region with glide bombs. As a result of the attack, two women were wounded.
Intelligence intercepts order from Russian commander pushing soldiers into assaults
Russian commanders are using force, shouting, and threats to "improve" the morale and psychological state of their subordinates and send them into suicidal assaults.
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.
Accident occurs at energy facility in Odesa region, critical infrastructure and some users are without power
Following an accident at an energy facility in the Odesa region, some critical infrastructure and users in the Odesa district remain without power.
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.
Six people wounded in Dnipropetrovsk region due to enemy shelling
Over the past day, Russians shelled the communities of Nikopol, Pokrovske, Mezhova, and Marganets in the Dnipropetrovsk region with artillery, wounding six people, including a child.