Ukraine
Zaporizhzhia
$75M Russian Air Defenses Downed as Ukraine Strikes Multiple Russian Positions in Zaporizhzhia
Unmanned Systems Forces destroy three Russian Tor-M1 air defense systems worth $75M overnight.
Feb. 20, 2026
US
UNDP Allocates $230M for Ukraine’s Energy Sector as Kyiv Secures Additional €600M in Paris
The UN development agency will provide over $230 million for urgent energy equipment in 2026, while Kyiv says it secured more than €600 million in additional energy support during talks in Paris.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russian Drones Strike Naftogaz Oil and Gas Facility in Poltava Region
Russian forces attacked an oil and gas facility of the state-owned energy and fuel company Naftogaz Group in the Poltava region with drones.
Feb. 20, 2026
Ukraine
US Pushes to Sideline Ukraine at NATO Summit as Alliance Scales Back Meetings
The US has reportedly urged allies to exclude Ukraine and four Indo-Pacific partners from official NATO summit meetings in Ankara, citing efforts to cut sessions and costs.
Feb. 20, 2026
US
Peace Talks, or Talks about Pieces of Ukraine? Enough is Enough!
Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky Rules Out Donbas Withdrawal, Warns DPRK Troops Learning Drone Warfare in Russia
Zelensky says Ukraine will not withdraw from Donbas, calling Russia’s terms “an ultimatum,” and urges Japan to open the “corridor for dialogue” on air defense.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine, Moldova Foil Russian Plot to Assassinate Journalists, Intel Officers
In an operation dubbed “Enigma 2.0,” Kyiv and Chisinau said they thwarted a Moscow-linked group preparing contract killings of journalists, HUR officers and other high-profile targets in Ukraine.
Feb. 20, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Marks Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred
Ukraine commemorates the 105 slain Maidan activists known as the Heavenly Hundred, honoring those who died for freedom during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity.
Feb. 20, 2026
Ukraine
From UK Parliament to Ukraine’s Azov Brigade: Lopresti Embraces New Role
Former Conservative lawmaker says he is “honored” to begin service with Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, a unit that has become a symbol of resilience and uncompromising principle.
Feb. 20, 2026
Russia
Russian Decision Is a Betrayal: Ukrainian Paralympics Chief
The IPC decision to allow 6 Russians and 4 Belarusians to compete in the Games has sparked a boycott of the event by Ukrainian officials as well as the EU Commissioner for Sport.
Feb. 20, 2026
Russia
‘Extraordinary Threat’ – Trump Extends Sanctions on Russia Over Its War on Ukraine
Washington has extended sanctions on Russia for another year, citing Crimea, Donbas and the full-scale invasion, as officials say economic pressure is weakening Moscow.
Feb. 20, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 19, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on February 19, 2025
Feb. 20, 2026
Energy
ANALYSIS: Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones Expand Target List in Russia
Ukraine’s drones aren’t just hitting the Kremlin’s energy infrastructure, Kyiv’s kamikaze aircraft now are hunting Russian power grid, public heating, drone launch platforms and air defenses.
Feb. 19, 2026
Europe
EU-Made Parts Found in Killer Russian Drones Despite Sanctions
One Polish company was among the manufacturers identified.
Feb. 19, 2026
War in Ukraine
Russia Triples Attacks on Naftogaz Facilities Last Year
The number of attacks on Naftogaz Group, Ukraine’s leading fuel and energy company, reached 229 in 2025, tripling the total number over the previous three years.
Feb. 19, 2026
Europe
‘Negotiation Theatre’: European Intelligence Sees No Path to Peace in 2026
Senior European intelligence officials say Moscow is not seeking a rapid end to the war and may be using talks with Washington to push for sanctions relief.
Feb. 19, 2026
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