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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
Hungary
After Munich Speech, Rubio Visits Trump’s Allies in Slovakia and Hungary
During a brief visit to Bratislava, Rubio will meet Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico before traveling to Budapest on Monday to meet Hungarian officials, including Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Feb. 15, 2026
Europe
ANALYSIS: The Smoke-and-Mirrors Rhetoric Shielding Georgia’s Outcast Autocracy
Although one may justifiably call Georgia’s current government pro-Russia, the approach is consciously subtle. Rather than extol Moscow, they prefer to denigrate the EU.
Feb. 15, 2026
Europe
Russia’s War Footing May Remain After Ukraine War, Latvia Spy Chief Warns
Some observers believe that Russia has so thoroughly embraced a war economy and full military mobilisation that it will be difficult for it to reverse course.
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
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Damage Russian Oil Warehouse
Krasnodar Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said an oil storage facility in the Black Sea village of Volna – near Moscow-annexed Crimea – was damaged.
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
Europe
European Debate Over Nuclear Weapons Gains Pace
While the United States and Russia have thousands of nuclear warheads each, in Europe only France and Britain have atomic weapons, with the combined total in the hundreds.
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
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 14, 2026
War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways and map from the Institute for the Study of War on February 14, 2026
Feb. 15, 2026
Russia
Alexei Navalny Killed by Dart Frog Toxin – European Joint Statement
Analyses have conclusively confirmed the presence of the toxin according to a Joint Statement by the UK and its allies.
Feb. 14, 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
Zelensky
Zelensky Pokes Fun at Orban’s ‘Belly’ at Munich
Zelensky mocked Hungarian leader Viktor Orban at the Munich Security Conference, saying Ukraine’s fight against Russia allows Europe to live freely while Ukrainians bear the cost.
Feb. 14, 2026
Europe
Merz Pours Cold water on Macron’s Push for Putin Talks
Macron is still planning to set up a telephone call with Vladimir Putin
Feb. 14, 2026
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