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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.
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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.
A new round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, United States, and Russia has begun in Geneva.
At the last moment, the United States changed the composition of its delegation and added senior military officials from the Pentagon to the diplomatic corps.
At the last moment, the United States changed the composition of its delegation and added senior military officials from the Pentagon to the diplomatic corps.
February 17, 2026 at 2:51 PM
A new round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, United States, and Russia has begun in Geneva.
At the last moment, the United States changed the composition of its delegation and added senior military officials from the Pentagon to the diplomatic corps.
At the last moment, the United States changed the composition of its delegation and added senior military officials from the Pentagon to the diplomatic corps.
Russian media report an unknown explosion at the 56th MoD Training Center in Sertolovo, Leningrad region. Two floors collapsed; at least 3 dead, 4 trapped. The facility trains tank units, scouts, drone operators, and EW specialists. Ground reports suggest significant structural damage.
February 17, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Russian media report an unknown explosion at the 56th MoD Training Center in Sertolovo, Leningrad region. Two floors collapsed; at least 3 dead, 4 trapped. The facility trains tank units, scouts, drone operators, and EW specialists. Ground reports suggest significant structural damage.
Russian channels are reporting that Russians may be completely blocked from using Telegram as early as April 1. According to their sources, Roskomnadzor plans to do this using the same scheme that was applied to Instagram and Facebook.
February 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Russian channels are reporting that Russians may be completely blocked from using Telegram as early as April 1. According to their sources, Roskomnadzor plans to do this using the same scheme that was applied to Instagram and Facebook.
The Special Operations Forces destroyed an "Iskander" storage site, a "Rubicon" drone control center, and enemy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The Special Operations Forces destroyed an "Iskander" storage site, a "Rubicon" drone control center, and enemy facilities in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
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The French publication Intelligence Online reports that the country has formed an F-16 squadron that includes veterans from the United States and the Netherlands.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM
The French publication Intelligence Online reports that the country has formed an F-16 squadron that includes veterans from the United States and the Netherlands.
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In Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, UA drones paid a visit, specifically to the Ilsky oil refinery. And now things aren’t going very well for them. "A little bit of everything is on fire - a tank containing petroleum products has been damaged. The fire is burning over an area of about 700 square meters.
February 17, 2026 at 11:37 AM
In Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, UA drones paid a visit, specifically to the Ilsky oil refinery. And now things aren’t going very well for them. "A little bit of everything is on fire - a tank containing petroleum products has been damaged. The fire is burning over an area of about 700 square meters.
The Russians launched 400 drones and 29 missiles of various types at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight. Some were shot down, but unfortunately, there were hits.
February 17, 2026 at 10:58 AM
The Russians launched 400 drones and 29 missiles of various types at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight. Some were shot down, but unfortunately, there were hits.
According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Russia launched 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine in January 2026. This is the highest monthly figure recorded during the war.
February 16, 2026 at 9:03 PM
According to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, Russia launched 91 ballistic missiles at Ukraine in January 2026. This is the highest monthly figure recorded during the war.
Russian UAV operator Myroslav Simonov from the elite "Rubicon" unit has defected to Ukraine’s side. He says that after being deployed near Kupiansk and seeing how casually orders were given to execute prisoners, he went AWOL and crossed over to the Ukrainian side.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Russian UAV operator Myroslav Simonov from the elite "Rubicon" unit has defected to Ukraine’s side. He says that after being deployed near Kupiansk and seeing how casually orders were given to execute prisoners, he went AWOL and crossed over to the Ukrainian side.
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Investment fund Noble Capital RSD has filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court against the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and the National Wealth Fund of Russia for $225 billion over the debt obligations of the Russian Empire.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Investment fund Noble Capital RSD has filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court against the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and the National Wealth Fund of Russia for $225 billion over the debt obligations of the Russian Empire.
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Last week, operators from the GUR special unit "Ghosts" struck a series of high-value Russian assets in occupied Crimea.
The hits included:
🔸A "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system;
🔸A "Nebo-U" radar system;
🔸A Project 02510 "BK-16" high-speed assault boat.
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The hits included:
🔸A "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system;
🔸A "Nebo-U" radar system;
🔸A Project 02510 "BK-16" high-speed assault boat.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Last week, operators from the GUR special unit "Ghosts" struck a series of high-value Russian assets in occupied Crimea.
The hits included:
🔸A "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system;
🔸A "Nebo-U" radar system;
🔸A Project 02510 "BK-16" high-speed assault boat.
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The hits included:
🔸A "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system;
🔸A "Nebo-U" radar system;
🔸A Project 02510 "BK-16" high-speed assault boat.
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Russian propagandists are complaining about a Ukrainian offensive near Stepnohirsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun gradually pushing the Russians back, and they have started lamenting the difficulties.
February 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Russian propagandists are complaining about a Ukrainian offensive near Stepnohirsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have begun gradually pushing the Russians back, and they have started lamenting the difficulties.
Reuters reports that Russia could sharply cut oil production in the near future due to intensifying pressure from the US and EU administrations, which will lead to a storage overflow.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Reuters reports that Russia could sharply cut oil production in the near future due to intensifying pressure from the US and EU administrations, which will lead to a storage overflow.
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During a meeting with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for continued pressure on Moscow and expressed support for the sanctions bill in the Senate.
February 16, 2026 at 3:35 PM
During a meeting with U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse, Zelenskyy emphasized the need for continued pressure on Moscow and expressed support for the sanctions bill in the Senate.
According to Peskov, a wider range of issues will be discussed in Geneva than in Abu Dhabi, including the topic of territories, so the presence of Medinsky is important at the upcoming negotiations.
February 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
According to Peskov, a wider range of issues will be discussed in Geneva than in Abu Dhabi, including the topic of territories, so the presence of Medinsky is important at the upcoming negotiations.
Hot water supply has been restored in Belgorod, but there’s a catch. Locals are whining that there’s still no heating in their homes, even though governor reported a total fix of the breakdown early this morning.
February 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Hot water supply has been restored in Belgorod, but there’s a catch. Locals are whining that there’s still no heating in their homes, even though governor reported a total fix of the breakdown early this morning.
"The authorities are deliberately sabotaging the SMO!" - Russian patriots have concluded that the country is being run by "traitors and spies."
February 16, 2026 at 1:58 PM
"The authorities are deliberately sabotaging the SMO!" - Russian patriots have concluded that the country is being run by "traitors and spies."
The Ukrainian delegation has departed for negotiations in Geneva.
"On the way, my colleagues and I will discuss the lessons of our history and seek the right conclusions." - wrote Budanov, the Head of the Presidential Office, who is leading the Ukrainian delegation.
"On the way, my colleagues and I will discuss the lessons of our history and seek the right conclusions." - wrote Budanov, the Head of the Presidential Office, who is leading the Ukrainian delegation.
February 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The Ukrainian delegation has departed for negotiations in Geneva.
"On the way, my colleagues and I will discuss the lessons of our history and seek the right conclusions." - wrote Budanov, the Head of the Presidential Office, who is leading the Ukrainian delegation.
"On the way, my colleagues and I will discuss the lessons of our history and seek the right conclusions." - wrote Budanov, the Head of the Presidential Office, who is leading the Ukrainian delegation.