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Graphic with Ukraine and U.S. flags over mining imagery symbolizing approval of a bilateral natural resources agreement and joint investment in strategic minerals.

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
Ukrainian defenders in Hostomel, Moshchun and Irpin confronting Russian forces in fierce early 2022 battles that derailed Moscow’s rapid Kyiv capture plan.

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
Photos of Tetiana Kulyk and Pavlo Ivanchov memorialized after a Russian drone strike destroyed their Kyiv region home amid Russia‑Ukraine war.

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
Crowd of Crimean Tatars and Ukrainians waving flags in Simferopol during the 2014 Day of Resistance protests against Russian occupation

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
Ukrainian defenders engage Russian forces on the frontline as smoke rises from artillery and explosions during Russia‑Ukraine war updates 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
Empty cultural venue in Belgrade with promotional banners for Hermitage Days event now postponed, reflecting delay of international arts program

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 flags outside the European Council in Brussels as ambassadors approve the 16th sanctions package against Russia, targeting key sectors and shadow fleet.

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
Keith Kellogg, the US Special Representative, being welcomed in Kyiv as he arrives to discuss Ukraine‑US security cooperation and war diplomacy

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
World leaders and diplomats at the Munich Security Conference 2025 in Munich as major strategic and security conclusions reshape global geopolitics

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
Ukrainian troops celebrate after liberating the village of Pishchane near Pokrovsk, with frontline fighting and military vehicles visible behind them.

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
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivering his speech at the Munich Security Conference, calling for European unity and security guarantees.

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
Firefighters from Ukraine’s State Emergency Service work on extinguishing smouldering fires on the damaged New Safe Confinement outer cladding at Chernobyl NPP.

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

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