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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
Ukraine
Amber Heart Award for Kyiv Post Contributor
Pete Shmigel’s lifelong efforts to support Ukrainian independence through activism, journalism and literature have been acknowledged by Ukraine.
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Russia Pounds Odesa, Launches Missiles Across Ukraine Hours Before Geneva Peace Talks
Russia hit Odesa and central Ukraine with drones and missiles ahead of Geneva peace talks, injuring civilians as monitors say air defenses intercepted most incoming targets.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘Chance to Rot in Ukrainian Soil’: Nigeria Warns of Russian Recruitment Scam
In a statement on Sunday, Nigeria’s foreign ministry said citizens of the African country were being lured abroad and deployed to combat zones.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 16, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on February 16, 2025
Feb. 17, 2026
Russia
Russian Poisonings Aim to Kill – and Send a Message
The Kremlin on Monday rejected what it called the “biased and baseless” accusation that it assassinated Alexei Navalny, a relentless Putin critic, who died on Feb. 16, 2024.
Feb. 16, 2026
Russia
‘We Will Restore Justice’: Zelensky Sanctions 10 Russian Athletes
The list was created following a petition from Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed by Russia.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: A Common Front Against Tyranny: Zelensky and Prince Reza Pahlavi Meet in Munich
In an effort to focus the world’s attention on the fact that the brutal regimes in Moscow and Teheran are close allies, Zelensky met with Iran’s most visible opposition figure.
Feb. 16, 2026
Russia
Russia Warns Athletes Who Switch Nationality They ‘Could Face Jail’
Sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev told Russia’s state-owned Channel One last week: “We want to deprive them of everything, ban them from coming to the country and using our sports facilities.”
Feb. 16, 2026
Putin
German Carnival Revellers Take Swipes at Putin, Trump, Epstein
Sculptor Jacques Tilly, head float designer for Duesseldorf’s parade, is on trial in absentia in Moscow, accused of spreading false information about the Russian military.
Feb. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘We’ll Bring the War to Russia’ if Moscow Strikes Baltic States, Estonia Says
Estonia issues a warning as anxiety rises across Europe over the risk of a Russian move against NATO territory and after repeated aerial incursions within the alliance’s borders.
Feb. 16, 2026
Europe
Russia Uses Wagner Network for Sabotage in Europe, Western Intel Says
Former recruiters for the mercenary group are allegedly targeting vulnerable Europeans to carry out arson, vandalism and disruption across NATO countries.
Feb. 16, 2026
OPINION: Europe Stands Tall, Rock Jaw, Flamingos Fly, Assault Infantry Assault
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Opportunistic Ukrainian Counterattacks Grab Ground After Musk Starlink Shutdown
Russia’s 800,000-man army invading Ukraine lost its main means of exchanging digital data in mid-February and now Kyiv’s forces are taking advantage of it.
Feb. 16, 2026
Drones
Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Troop Concentrations and Drone Command Post
The General Staff said strikes over the weekend had targeted Russian personnel, a communications hub and a drone control center in Ukraine’s occupied territories.
Feb. 16, 2026
Energy
Russia Is Running Out of Places to Put Its Oil as Exports Stall
According to data from Kpler and Rystad Energy, Russia’s oil storage capacity is nearing its limits amid mounting problems selling crude abroad – particularly to India.
Feb. 16, 2026
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