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“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

Russia Strikes Kyiv with Ballistic Missiles and Drones: Building Hit, 2 Injured
Russia launched a combined ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight, hitting a building and injuring two civilians, as air defenses and emergency crews respond. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 12, 2026

Ukraine Presents Autonomous SEEDIS Interceptor With Vertical Takeoff and 320 km/h Speed
Ukraine reveals the Autonomous SEEDIS interceptor with vertical takeoff and top speed of 320 km/h — a breakthrough in defense tech that could reshape battlefield drone operations worldwide.
Feb 12, 2026

4 Injured as Russia Hits Dnipro and Pavlohrad With Ballistic Missiles, Including an Infant and a 4-Year-Old Child
On Feb 12, Russian ballistic missiles slammed into Dnipro and Pavlohrad, injuring four people — including a newborn infant and a 4-year-old girl — as fires and damage hit homes and cars. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 12, 2026

Russians Blackmail Families of POWs to Register Starlink Terminals in Their Names
Russian forces are reportedly blackmailing families of Ukrainian POWs to register Starlink satellite terminals in their names, exploiting them to restore communications and aid military operations amid Ukraine’s defenses. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 11, 2026
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Photo Exhibition by Oleksandr Hlyadelov Installed on the Fence of France’s Foreign Ministry in Paris
Ukrainian documentary photographer Oleksandr Hlyadelov inaugurated an outdoor photo exhibition on the fence of France’s Foreign Ministry in Paris, tracing Ukraine’s history from independence to war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Feb 11, 2026

A “Point of Resilience” Set Up in Central Riga to Raise Funds for Ukraine
In central Riga, a “Point of Resilience” serves warm meals, phone charging and a donation hub to raise funds and solidarity for Ukraine amid Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. empr.media
Feb 10, 2026