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France Releases Grinch ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker After Multimillion-Euro Fine
France freed a suspected Russian “shadow fleet” tanker after a huge fine as a senior Kremlin aide warned that Moscow could deploy its navy to prevent European countries from seizing Russian ships.
Feb. 17, 2026
OPINION: Elections in Hungary Will Test Transatlantic Unity
A turbulent year in US–Europe ties now converges on Hungary’s pivotal election, where Orban’s illiberal rule faces a pro-EU surge – testing Europe’s unity and Trump’s sway.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
‘The War in Ukraine Is Against All of Us’ Lithuanian Minister of Finance on Supporting Ukraine
Exclusive Kyiv Post Interview with Lithuanian Minister of Finance Kristupas Vaitiekūnas.
Feb. 17, 2026
Ukraine
One-Third of Russia’s Military Personnel Costs Are Death Benefits
Analyses of Kremlin military manpower trends say Russia pays more rubles for soldiers already killed in action, than it does to pay salaries to men alive in the ranks or to recruit new ones.
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
‘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
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
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
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
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