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Ukraine Hits Belarus with New Sanctions Over War Aid

February 18, 2026

Ukraine has added a new set of restrictions on Belarus’s leader, Alexander Lukashenko. The aim is to punish Minsk for helping Russia in its conflict with Kyiv. Belarus has been a key launch pad for Russian forces and drones that attack Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the country will st

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Ukraine Braces for More Attacks as Peace Talks Begin

February 17, 2026

Ukraine is on high alert. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shared that intelligence suggests Russia is planning more attacks on energy sites. He believes these strikes are a tactic to complicate peace efforts. Zelenskiy made this clear in his nightly video address. Peace talks are happening in Geneva.

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Ukraine's Fight for Support: Allies Step Up

February 16, 2026

Ukraine is in the middle of a tough fight. Russia is attacking both on the ground and from the air. This is making life hard for people in Ukraine, especially as winter brings freezing temperatures. The country's energy system is taking a big hit, leaving many without power. President Volodymyr Zel

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Ukraine Urges EU to Set a Membership Date, But Leaders Say No

February 15, 2026

At the Munich Security Conference, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told a panel that European governments are not ready to give Ukraine a concrete membership date, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked for one as part of a peace deal with Russia. Zelenskiy reiterated o

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Europe Steps Up Its Own Defence, Lessening US Reliance

February 15, 2026

European leaders gathered in Munich to signal a shift toward greater self‑reliance after recent strains with the United States. The conversation began with a warning that some boundaries had been crossed and could not be undone, hinting at deeper mistrust. The United States, under President Trump

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Hungary’s Election: War, Peace and a Tug‑of‑War Over the Future

February 13, 2026

Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years, is turning the upcoming April election into a showdown about war versus peace. He warns that if his opponents win, Hungary could be pulled into the conflict in neighboring Ukraine. Orban says his party, Fidesz, is the safe choice for p

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Ukraine's President: Seeking Peace, But Not at Any Cost

February 13, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has shown a willingness to support U. S. peace initiatives to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. This move comes as U. S. President Donald Trump aims to resolve the war before the upcoming mid-term elections. In a recent interview, Zelenskiy made it clear t

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Heartbreak in Bohodukhiv: A Drone Strike Leaves a Family Devastated

February 11, 2026

In the quiet town of Bohodukhiv, about 60 kilometres west of Kharkiv, a tragedy unfolded when a Russian drone struck a house that had become a refuge for a Ukrainian family. The attack claimed the lives of three young children – two boys, one year old each, and a girl, two years old – along with the

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Davos: A Glimpse into a Shifting Global Landscape

January 23, 2026

The World Economic Forum in Davos has wrapped up, leaving behind a town that buzzed with high-profile attendees and intense discussions. This year's event marked a significant shift, with the forum's relevance no longer in question, but the world it once thrived in seems to be fading away. The tiny

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Finland's President Talks Tough on Trump's Russia Strategy

January 23, 2026

Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on the Ukraine war. He believes U. S. President Donald Trump is applying significant pressure on Russia. Stubb thinks this is a good thing for Western countries. He made these comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.