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Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 war roundup: Geneva peace talks yield no breakthrough, Ukrainian drones and missiles hit oil, chemical and energy targets deep inside Russia, while fresh Russian attacks and infrastructure damage hit Ukraine. Read the full update on empr.media.
Feb 18, 2026
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Biggest Success in Two Years: Ukrainian Armed Forces Liberate Over 200 Square Kilometers in Five Days, – AFP
Ukraine war, AFU advance, Russian invasion, territorial gains, global security, AFP report, empr.media updates
Feb 17, 2026
Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 17, 2026
Feb. 17 war snapshot: US-backed Geneva talks resume as Ukraine hits deep Russian targets, Russia stages mass drone/missile attacks and civilian losses mount — real-time war impact from empr.media.
Feb 17, 2026
![Ukrainian civilian Anzhelika Demianenko restrained during detention, now transferred to a notorious Mordovia women’s correctional colony under harsh conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}](https://empr.media/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/demyanenko-1-300x182.png)
Kidnapped Ukrainian Woman in Chonhar Transferred to Mordovia Colony Known for Harsh Conditions
Ukrainian woman Anzhelika Demianenko, seized by Russian forces at Chonhar and sentenced for “espionage,” was transferred deep into Russia to a Mordovia colony known for brutal conditions. Human rights groups call it a war crime. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Feb 17, 2026
Russia Attacks Energy Infrastructure Again, Killing Three Sloviansk TPP Employees
In a renewed wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, an FPV drone hit a vehicle carrying Sloviansk TPP workers, killing three and injuring one amid widespread power and heat outages across multiple regions. empr.media reports.
Feb 17, 2026
Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of February 16, 2026
From frontline clashes and drone bombardments to Geneva talks and global security shifts — this Feb. 16, 2026 Russia-Ukraine war update breaks down the latest battlefield and diplomatic developments.
Feb 16, 2026
“We’ve Reached the Point Where We Can’t Spill All Our Blood”: Alisa Kovalenko and Marysia Nikitiuk on Traces
At the Berlin International Film Festival, *TRACES* by Alisa Kovalenko & Marysia Nikitiuk presents powerful testimonies from Ukrainian women who survived war-related sexual violence, breaking silence and stigma. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 16, 2026
Flamingo Cruise Missile Could Reach Moscow: Why It’s Called That and How It’s Already Striking Russia
Ukraine’s new Flamingo FP-5 cruise missile, with an astounding ~3,000 km range, has entered serial production and is already striking targets deep in Russia — shaking up the war’s tech balance. | empr.media
Feb 16, 2026
Stockholm Community Holds Rally in Support of Ukraine
In Stockholm’s Sergels Torg, the Ukrainian community and allies rallied for Ukraine’s freedom, thanked Swedish support, and emphasized unity for democracy and peace. | empr.media
Feb 16, 2026
Heraskevych on CAS Decision Regarding Memory Helmet: “They Wanted to Devalue Their Sacrifice, but Ended Up Devaluing Themselves”
Ukraine calls the CAS helmet ruling an affront to sacrifice and dignity. Heraskevych says critics wanted to devalue their sacrifice but ended up devaluing themselves. Read the full reaction.
Feb 16, 2026
Former Energy Minister German Galushchenko Attempted to Leave Ukraine
Former Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko reportedly tried to leave the country amid a corruption investigation. What this means for politics and public trust — only on empr.media.
Feb 16, 2026
Milan Olympics Disqualifies Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Over Helmet Showing War Victims, Sparks Debate
Ukraine’s skeleton racer was disqualified from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics for insisting on a helmet honoring war-victims, igniting a global debate over athlete expression and Olympic rules. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 12, 2026