Europe
Ukraine
Merz Opens Munich Security Conference Urging Europe to ‘Switch the Mental Gear’
Europe recasts itself as a security actor – balancing self-reliance, alliance with the US, and continued support for Ukraine
Feb. 14, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Calls for Independent Europe from Munich Security Conference
The president also met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with whom he discussed the “first significant results” of the two countries’ joint drone production and “how to scale it up.”
Feb. 13, 2026
Germany
German Spy Chief Warns of Russian Threat to Local Polls
Berlin, a key backer of Ukraine in its war against Moscow, says it has faced a growing number of Russian sabotage plots and cyberattacks.
Feb. 13, 2026
Germany
Sybiha, Wadephul Open ‘Ukraine House’ at Munich Security Conference
The foreign ministers discussed defense support, sanctions pressure on Russia and Ukraine’s EU accession, while Kyiv also held talks with China on trade and peace efforts.
Feb. 13, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Arrives in Munich, Announces Plans for Joint Drone Production With Germany
The president said the visit will include bilateral and multilateral meetings focused on strengthening Ukraine’s and Europe’s security.
Feb. 13, 2026
US
Georgia Waiting ‘Patiently’ for US Reset After Vance Snub
Georgia was long seen as one of the most pro-Western states in the former Soviet Union. But relations have soured amid mass protests against the ruling pro-Russian Georgian Dream party.
Feb. 12, 2026
Russia
Ice Hockey Chief Calls for International Ban on Russian, Belarusian Athletes to Be Lifted
Luc Tardif’s comments on the sidelines of the Winter Olympics echo those made by FIFA head Gianni Infantino on Feb. 2 – marking the second challenge to the international ban in as many weeks.
Feb. 12, 2026
NATO
Sweden Joins NATO’s ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission to Greenland With Gripen Fighter Jets
Swedish personnel, including Air Force Rangers and Army Rangers, are also set to conduct exercises in Greenland, according to the Swedish armed forces.
Feb. 12, 2026
Europe
Lithuanian Minister of Finance on Sanctions, Reforms, and Ukraine’s Movement Toward Europe
Kyiv Post talks about the 20th package of sanctions against Russia and about the future of Ukraine and the Baltics with Lithuania’s Minister of Finance, Kristupas Vaitiekūnas.
Feb. 12, 2026
Trump
Russia Will Not Participate in Trump’s Board of Peace, Kremlin Says
Putin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said no one from the Kremlin would attend the first meeting later this month. “The topic of the Board is still being studied by the Foreign Ministry,” he added.
Feb. 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Kallas: EU Plans to Train Ukrainian Troops on Ukrainian Soil
“On the table are proposals to establish two training facilities inside Ukraine,” the EU foreign policy chief said ahead of a meeting of EU defense ministers in Brussels on Wednesday.
Feb. 11, 2026
Russia
EU Sanctions on Russia Won’t Trigger Quick End to Ukraine War, Says Latvian Defense Minister
“It is taking longer than I expected,” Latvia’s Andris Sprūds told Euractiv.
Feb. 11, 2026
Europe
NATO Unveils ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission After Greenland Crisis Rattles Alliance
NATO Unveils ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission After Greenland Crisis Rattles Alliance
Feb. 11, 2026
Ukraine
Orban Says Brussels and Kyiv ‘Declared War’ on Hungary Over Ukraine EU Plan
The remarks come after reports that EU officials are exploring ways to fast-track Ukraine’s accession and limit Hungary’s ability to block the process.
Feb. 11, 2026
Putin
EU Must Decide What it Wants from Putin Before Any Talks: Top Diplomat
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas said she intended to circulate a list of “ideas” to the EU’s 27 member states laying out the demands that should be made to Moscow.
Feb. 10, 2026
Ukraine
EU Weighs 5-Step Plan to Bring Ukraine Into the Bloc by 2027
Brussels is considering an unprecedented “reverse enlargement” model that could give Ukraine partial membership before full reforms are completed, looking to lock Kyiv into the EU amid Russia’s war.
Feb. 10, 2026
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