Ukraine
IMF
Ukraine’s Parliament Stalls IMF Tax Measures With Program Approval at Stake
After the government negotiated a new IMF program, lawmakers stalled the required tax bills, saying they weren’t consulted. The IMF and government found a compromise, but communication gaps persist.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Rubio: Russia Hemorrhages 8,000 Troops Weekly, Kremlin Forced to Hire Foreign Fighters – UK
Rubio says Russia is losing up to 8,000 troops weekly – “Not wounded, dead” – while Britain says mounting losses are forcing the Kremlin to recruit foreign fighters to sustain its war in Ukraine.
Feb. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
Bitter Cold Complicates Ukraine’s Drone Defense
Record cold along the 1,200-km front is hampering battery-powered drones, a key tool for both sides.
Feb. 16, 2026
Budanov
Ukraine Sets Off for Geneva to Attend Next Round of Peace Talks
Ukraine’s delegation departs for Switzerland ahead of Feb. 17-18 peace talks with Russia and the US. Budanov says that Ukraine’s interests must be protected.
Feb. 16, 2026
War in Ukraine
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 15, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on February 15, 2025
Feb. 16, 2026
Ukraine
Goodbye Passport Stamps: How Ukrainians Will Cross EU Borders in 2026
Kyiv Post explains what’s changing for Ukrainians crossing EU borders in 2025, what the EES and ETIAS systems are, and when they take effect.
Feb. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘My Kids’ Safety Comes First’ – Ukrainian Refugee Tells About Her New Life Abroad
In 2014, she fled Donetsk for Kyiv. Eight years later, now with two children, for Vienna. Now – like millions of Ukrainian refugees – she is trying to get a new lease on life abroad.
Feb. 15, 2026
Intercepted Calls
‘What Do You Mean ‘Refusal’? Move Forward’ – Russian Commanders Force Troops Into ‘Meat-Grinder’ Assaults
The intercepted recording illustrates how Russian field commanders are under intense pressure to demonstrate compliance with orders and report results to their superiors as quickly as possible.
Feb. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Ukraine – Scenarios for Peace & War
Thinking through current scenarios for the ongoing Russian war against Ukraine:
Feb. 15, 2026
Energy
Ex-Energy Minister Arrested Trying to Flee Ukraine
According to multiple sources, Herman Halushchenko was pulled from a train after border authorities acted on requests from NABU and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).
Feb. 15, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Briefs Rubio, Holds Talks With Trump Envoys Ahead of Geneva Trilateral Meeting
The Geneva meeting is scheduled for Feb. 17–18, with Russia led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky and Ukraine by National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
Feb. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Aliyev Says Russia Deliberately Hit Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Kyiv – Moscow Denies
The Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv was damaged during three separate Russian attacks in 2025 – incidents that Aliyev said could not be dismissed as mere collateral damage from Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 15, 2026
War in Ukraine
Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Elections After Two-Month Ceasefire Backed by US
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky said elections during an active war would be impossible without a full pause in fighting and basic safety conditions.
Feb. 15, 2026
Ukraine
Poland’s Sikorski ‘Not Sure’ if Peace in Ukraine is a Priority for US
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said he is “not sure” the United States still treats ending the war in Ukraine as a top priority.
Feb. 15, 2026
Ukraine
‘You’re Dealing With an Impossible Partner in Putin’: Newsom Warns ‘Deal’ Politics Could Undercut Ukraine
The California governor says a transactional approach in Washington could undermine long-term pressure on Moscow, even as Marco Rubio stresses the importance of partnership with Europe.
Feb. 15, 2026
Ukraine
How Ukraine Will Experience a Logistics Revolution With EU Accession
Ukraine’s path to the European Union is a challenging negotiation on laws, regulations, and democratic principles.
Feb. 14, 2026
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