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Umerov
Ukraine’s Umerov Says Geneva Talks Will Center on Security, Humanitarian Track
The talks in Geneva bring together delegations from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia in what officials describe as another attempt to explore pathways toward de-escalation.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Geneva Venue Signals Western Shift as Russia-Ukraine Talks Return from Middle East
The upcoming negotiations will be the first involving Moscow held on European soil since earlier rounds in Istanbul and Abu Dhabi.
Feb. 17, 2026
OPINION: Munich 2026 Message: US Stays in NATO – But Is Europe Ready to Take Over Responsibility for Security?
At the 2026 Munich Conference, Europe signaled it’s ready to shoulder Ukraine’s war effort, boosting defense and deterrence as the US steps back – yet doubts remain over sustaining the fight alone.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Geneva talks: What to Expect | Bohdan Nahaylo
Bohdan Nahaylo, Editor-in-Chief of the Kyiv Post, joined this episode of World Talks to discuss what to expect ahead of the Geneva talks, emphasizing that major breakthroughs are unlikely.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Russia Bypasses Sanctions to Source German Parts for Shahed Drones, Ukraine Says
Russia is bypassing sanctions to obtain German-made components for drones via shell firms and third countries, with one Shahed drone using up to 12 Infineon transistors, Ukrainian intelligence said.
Feb. 17, 2026
Ukraine
Moscow, Kyiv Meet for US-Brokered Talks After Fresh Attacks
Before the meetings began, Ukraine accused Russia of undermining peace efforts by launching 29 missiles and 396 drones in a series of attacks that authorities said killed at least four people.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Hungary Threatens to Delay EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package
Brussels is racing to finalize new measures before Feb. 24, but Budapest is pushing to remove key Russian figures from the blacklist.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Special Ops Hit Russian Iskander Missile System in Crimea, Destroy 10+ Military Targets in One Week
SSO units destroyed Russian Iskander missile storage and logistics facilities in Crimea and Zaporizhzhia, hitting 10+ military targets in one week.
Feb. 17, 2026
Drones
Ukraine’s The Fourth Law Secures Investment From Axon to Scale Drone AI for Frontline, Air Defense
Kyiv-based defense tech firm The Fourth Law has secured strategic backing from US public safety giant Axon to accelerate AI-powered drone autonomy used by more than 50 Ukrainian military units.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Made Fastest Battlefield Gain in 2.5 years Last Week: AFP Analysis of ISW Data
The recaptured area is almost equivalent to the Russian gains for the entire month of December and is the most land retaken by AFU in such a short period since 2023.
Feb. 17, 2026
Energy
Prosecutors Seek Nearly $10 Million Bail for Ex-Energy Minister
Anti-corruption prosecutors are asking the court to place the former minister in custody with one of the largest financial guarantees sought in a high-profile graft case.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
‘Absurd Insinuations’: Russia Rejects Navalny Poisoning Claims in Note to Chemical Weapons Watchdog
Russia has rejected a joint UK and EU statement alleging that Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was killed with epibatidine — a rare poison dart frog toxin — dismissing the claims as politically motivated.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Drones Hit Oil Refinery and Major Military-Linked Chemical Plant Deep Inside Russia
Fires broke out at Russian energy and industrial facilities, including a methanol producer more than 1,600 kilometers (994 miles) from the Ukrainian border.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
The Siege of Mariupol
Kyiv Post journalist and US Army veteran Stefan Korshak explains why the 86-day siege of Mariupol was Ukraine’s Alamo – and why it still matters.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Slovakia Revamps Bunkers With Ukraine War Uncomfortably Close
Slovak PM Fico, close to Putin and against sending Ukraine military aid, says citizens have nothing to fear - but the government will double shelter capacity amid the nearby war.
Feb. 17, 2026
Zelensky
‘Ukraine Better Come to the Table’: Trump Pushes Kyiv Ahead of Geneva Talks
Trump urges Kyiv to move “fast” as Russia and Ukraine meet in Geneva. Moscow is sending Putin ideologue Medinsky, while Zelensky warns strikes show Russia’s real stance.
Feb. 17, 2026
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