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The Cabinet of Ministers approves the signing of the agreement with the USA on natural resources
Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a natural resources agreement with the United States, paving the way for joint investment in strategic minerals and long-term economic partnership.
Feb 26, 2025

Fighting in Hostomel, Moshchun, and Irpin thwarted Russia’s plan of “Kyiv in three days” – Budanov
Ukraine’s fierce defense in Hostomel, Moshchun and Irpin shattered Russia’s “Kyiv in three days” blitz plan, marking a turning point in the full-scale invasion, says intelligence chief Budanov.
Feb 26, 2025

Ukrainian journalist killed by the Russian drone in the Kyiv region
Ukrinform journalist Tetiana Kulyk and her surgeon husband Pavlo Ivanchov were killed when a Russian drone struck their Kyiv region home, prompting global outrage and grief. | empr.media
Feb 26, 2025

Day of resistance: remembering the 2014 Crimean protests
On Feb 26, Crimeans and supporters rallied in Simferopol in 2014 against Russian occupation. Today we honor their courage and undying resistance to reclaim Crimea. | empr.media
Feb 26, 2025

Russia – Ukraine war updates as of February 26, 2025
Day 1,099 of Russia’s war on Ukraine saw fierce frontline clashes, widespread air and rocket strikes and resilient Ukrainian defense pushing back assaults. Full Feb 26 2025 updates. | empr.media
Feb 26, 2025

Russian Hermitage Days in Serbia are postponed
Belgrade’s highly anticipated Hermitage Days cultural showcase — featuring exhibitions, concerts and film screenings — has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen issues. | empr.media
Feb 25, 2025

EU ambassadors have approved the 16th package of sanctions against Russia
EU ambassadors agreed on the 16th sanctions package against Russia — banning key imports, sanctioning shadow fleet vessels and tightening pressure to halt Moscow’s war machine. | empr.media
Feb 19, 2025

US Special Representative Keith Kellogg arrives in Kyiv
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg has landed in Kyiv for high‑stakes talks with Ukrainian officials on security support, weapons deals and peace negotiations amid Russia’s war. | empr.media
Feb 19, 2025

End of an era. Five conclusions from the Munich Security Conference that will go down in history
The Munich Security Conference delivered five historic conclusions — from a shifting NATO defense role to transatlantic rifts, war strategy changes and global security realignment. | empr.media
Feb 18, 2025

Pishchane liberated – situation overview near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces have retaken the village of Pishchane near Pokrovsk, driving Russian troops back in a key Donetsk sector counterattack that signals momentum shift on the frontline. | empr.media
Feb 16, 2025

Key points from the president of Ukraine on the second day of the Munich Security Conference
On Day 2 of the Munich Security Conference, Zelensky urged creation of a European army, called for stronger NATO security guarantees and unity with allies to secure peace and defend Ukraine. | empr.media
Feb 15, 2025
At the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, emergency responders from the State Emergency Service are continuing to extinguish a fire on the outer cladding of the Arch of the new safe confinement
Responders from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service are still extinguishing smouldering fires on the damaged outer cladding of Chernobyl’s New Safe Confinement arch after a Russian drone strike — radiation levels remain stable. | empr.media
Feb 15, 2025