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There is a blackout in Belgorod today following an attack on the thermal power plant. Again.
February 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
There is a blackout in Belgorod today following an attack on the thermal power plant. Again.
Bloomberg reports that Russia is reducing drilling and production volumes due to a lack of financing. Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drilling activity in Russia has fallen to a record low.
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February 18, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Bloomberg reports that Russia is reducing drilling and production volumes due to a lack of financing. Since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drilling activity in Russia has fallen to a record low.
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Footage of the clearing of Kupyansk by the 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade. A Russian soldier made an unsuccessful attempt to escape through a window.
February 18, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Footage of the clearing of Kupyansk by the 41st Separate Mechanized Brigade. A Russian soldier made an unsuccessful attempt to escape through a window.
Operators of the 4th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces carried out a successful raid on Russian positions. The SOF special operators offered the Russian soldiers a chance to surrender. But they refused.
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February 18, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Operators of the 4th Ranger Regiment of the Special Operations Forces carried out a successful raid on Russian positions. The SOF special operators offered the Russian soldiers a chance to surrender. But they refused.
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A conversation with a prisoner from Africa who ended up in the ranks of the Russian army - and on the eve of the winter holidays found himself being interrogated by Battalion Commander Datsyk from the Third Assault Brigade.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:37 PM
A conversation with a prisoner from Africa who ended up in the ranks of the Russian army - and on the eve of the winter holidays found himself being interrogated by Battalion Commander Datsyk from the Third Assault Brigade.
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Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, has been burning for the second day in a row.
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, has been burning for the second day in a row.
And Russians continue to find new uses for Starlink.
February 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
And Russians continue to find new uses for Starlink.
Vladyslav Heraskevych criticized the International Paralympic Committee for allowing Belarus and Russia to compete under their national flags.
According to the Ukrainian athlete, more than 300 Russian Paralympians were involved in the so-called "special military operation".
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According to the Ukrainian athlete, more than 300 Russian Paralympians were involved in the so-called "special military operation".
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February 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Vladyslav Heraskevych criticized the International Paralympic Committee for allowing Belarus and Russia to compete under their national flags.
According to the Ukrainian athlete, more than 300 Russian Paralympians were involved in the so-called "special military operation".
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According to the Ukrainian athlete, more than 300 Russian Paralympians were involved in the so-called "special military operation".
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BBC Sport reports that Russians and Belarusians have been allowed to compete at the 2026 Paralympic Games under their national flags.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:48 PM
BBC Sport reports that Russians and Belarusians have been allowed to compete at the 2026 Paralympic Games under their national flags.
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Lukashenko is complaining that amid the crisis in Russia, prices have also begun to rise in Belarus.
February 18, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Lukashenko is complaining that amid the crisis in Russia, prices have also begun to rise in Belarus.
The Ukrainian delegation briefed the President on the outcomes of the negotiations in Geneva.
February 18, 2026 at 12:46 PM
The Ukrainian delegation briefed the President on the outcomes of the negotiations in Geneva.
Adviser to the Minister of Defense Beskrestnov (Flash) reported that Russian military forces are transporting FPV drones using Shahed drones. According to him, there is the first video confirmation.
February 18, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Adviser to the Minister of Defense Beskrestnov (Flash) reported that Russian military forces are transporting FPV drones using Shahed drones. According to him, there is the first video confirmation.
"Yesterday, there were indeed difficult meetings, and we can state that Russia is trying to drag out the negotiations, which could have already reached the final stage." - Zelensky about the negotiations in Geneva.
February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
"Yesterday, there were indeed difficult meetings, and we can state that Russia is trying to drag out the negotiations, which could have already reached the final stage." - Zelensky about the negotiations in Geneva.
It is reported that the second round of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva has concluded. The talks lasted two hours.
February 18, 2026 at 9:57 AM
It is reported that the second round of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in Geneva has concluded. The talks lasted two hours.
Also, last night Belgorod was once again under attack. It is reported that a missile strike hit the "Energo" thermal power plant. Russian channels write that the local authorities are complaining about a "large scale of damage to the energy infrastructure".
February 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Also, last night Belgorod was once again under attack. It is reported that a missile strike hit the "Energo" thermal power plant. Russian channels write that the local authorities are complaining about a "large scale of damage to the energy infrastructure".
It is reported that drones attacked the "VNIIR-Progress" plant in Cheboksary, Russia. The facility manufactures antennas, including those used for drones, guided aerial bombs, and other types of weaponry.
February 18, 2026 at 9:36 AM
It is reported that drones attacked the "VNIIR-Progress" plant in Cheboksary, Russia. The facility manufactures antennas, including those used for drones, guided aerial bombs, and other types of weaponry.
In the Pokrovsk direction, an Anti-Tank Guided Missile unit of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade destroyed 8 Russian guns and 3 antennas.
February 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
In the Pokrovsk direction, an Anti-Tank Guided Missile unit of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade destroyed 8 Russian guns and 3 antennas.
The Ilsky oil refinery continues to burn.
February 17, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Ilsky oil refinery continues to burn.
Reuters reports that the talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Geneva have concluded. The political and military groups will continue their work tomorrow morning. Security advisers to European leaders also arrived in Geneva today.
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February 17, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Reuters reports that the talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States in Geneva have concluded. The political and military groups will continue their work tomorrow morning. Security advisers to European leaders also arrived in Geneva today.
www.reuters.com/business/aer...
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Bloomberg reports that several EU countries are seeking to water down the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Specifically, Italy and Hungary oppose restrictions on the Georgian port of Pulevi, as it is used to supply Azerbaijani gas - a critical resource for Europe’s energy security.
February 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Bloomberg reports that several EU countries are seeking to water down the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Specifically, Italy and Hungary oppose restrictions on the Georgian port of Pulevi, as it is used to supply Azerbaijani gas - a critical resource for Europe’s energy security.
A super "powerful" protest took place in Russia. Local activist Benes Ayo, together with three associates, staged a picket outside the Embassy of the United States, Moscow holding a sign that read, "Trump, hands off Cuba."
February 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A super "powerful" protest took place in Russia. Local activist Benes Ayo, together with three associates, staged a picket outside the Embassy of the United States, Moscow holding a sign that read, "Trump, hands off Cuba."
The trilateral meeting between delegations from Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia in Geneva has been ongoing for over three hours. Representatives from European countries are also participating.
February 17, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The trilateral meeting between delegations from Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia in Geneva has been ongoing for over three hours. Representatives from European countries are also participating.
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, 2,000 children abducted by Russia have been successfully returned to Ukraine. Specifically, 83 children returned home with the assistance of Qatar, and 19 through the mediation of Melania Trump.
February 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, 2,000 children abducted by Russia have been successfully returned to Ukraine. Specifically, 83 children returned home with the assistance of Qatar, and 19 through the mediation of Melania Trump.
Kim Jong Un has handed out apartment keys to the relatives of North Korean soldiers who died in the war against Ukraine. An entire residential district was built in Pyongyang specifically for them.
February 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Kim Jong Un has handed out apartment keys to the relatives of North Korean soldiers who died in the war against Ukraine. An entire residential district was built in Pyongyang specifically for them.
Reports indicate a drone strike on the "Metafrax" chemical plant in Russia's Perm Krai this morning, sparking a fire. The facility produces methanol and other substances used in the military sector.
February 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Reports indicate a drone strike on the "Metafrax" chemical plant in Russia's Perm Krai this morning, sparking a fire. The facility produces methanol and other substances used in the military sector.