Russia's two-track play: surrender demands for Ukraine, an alleged $14 trillion in deals dangled for Washington, ISW reports Putin is racing to force capitulation before oil revenues at a 5-year low and drilling down 16% forcing hard choices in late 2026. 🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/20/b...

🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled that Trump does NOT have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs — delivering a major blow to Trump’s sweeping “emergency” tariff regime.

France will renew its Ukraine Fund after a successful first round, allocating 71 million euros ($84 million) to foster investment from French companies in Ukraine next year.

Have received an order for a large quantity of tea to be sent to "Windsor Castle"....

Merz on Ukraine: "First, allow me to speak on behalf of CDU Germany: we stand firmly at the side of the Ukrainian people, without any 'ifs' and 'buts'! Dear friends, we will never come to terms with how a criminal Russian regime is systematically waging war against the civilian

Canada's ongoing defiance of Trump has infuriated the US. The PM's speech at Davos made Trump look isolated and weak on the global stage. There will be payback. Canadians must prepare for all scenarios including military intimidation. My latest. charlieangus.substack.com/p/preparing-...

Chancellor Merz: We stand with the Ukrainian people, without any ifs, ands, or buts. We will never accept how a criminal Russian regime systematically wages war against the civilian population of this country, against the elderly, against women, and against children.

⚡️ EU 'would welcome' Ukraine repairing Druzhba pipeline to resume Russian oil flow. "The decision is for Ukraine only, whether and when to repair it," European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said.

A quiet moment of kindness at a Ukrainian gas station.

Washington has pushed allies to keep Ukraine and four Indo-Pacific partners out of official NATO summit meetings in Ankara. www.kyivpost.com/post/70457

Hungary’s opposition has blasted a campaign video by Viktor Orbán’s ruling party showing a young girl in tears as her father is executed in war. The graphic clip comes amid heated debate over whether Budapest could be drawn deeper into the Ukraine war.

Today is the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. We honor those who gave their lives so that we could live as a free nation. ​In February 2014, when it became clear that the Revolution of Dignity would prevail, Putin and Yanukovych orchestrated a brutal massacre in

Zelenskyy to Kyodo News: What does Russia offer us as a compromise? What are they ready to do? They said, “We are ready not to occupy your other regions”. But it is terrorism. Even that language, it is terrorism. “I’m ready not to kill you – give us everything”.

A Texas investor with ties to the Trump family, Gentry Beach, signed a deal last fall with Russian energy giant Novatek to develop natural gas in Alaska — amid ongoing Ukraine war and sanctions.

⚡️ Ukraine offers to share its elite sea drone and interceptor tech with Japan. united24media.com/latest-news/...

Medvedev once again voiced Russia's unwillingness for peace. He repeated the usual Russian rhetoric about the "SMO goals", enemy Ukraine and "demilitarizing the regime".

Moscow's ALL Europe Land Bridges Are Gone—Shadow Ships Stuck as Europe SHUTS DOWN ALL Russia Bridges www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoDk...

Today, we honor the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. In the winter of 2013–2014, ordinary Ukrainians stood in the heart of Kyiv to defend something fundamental – dignity, freedom, and the right of a free people to choose its own path.

Europe's security is more uncertain than it has been in decades. If we want to keep our countries safe, we must strengthen Europe’s hard power. We are already investing record sums in defence. My press remarks following today’s E5 Defence Ministers meeting ↓

The "Justice" Department of the United States has a novel way of sharing the image of notorious criminals and men accused of child rape. Or they are his obedient servants.

⚡️Ukraine strikes Russian command posts, logistics hubs in occupied territories, General Staff says.

Ukraine secured over €600 million in energy aid at the IEA meeting Energy Minister Shmyhal said. The US pledged $276 million, France €71 million. Partners will supply equipment from six retired power plants.

Ukrainian forces pushed forward in central Kupiansk ISW reports. Russians attacked near the city and surrounding villages on February 18-19. Ukrainian counterattacks also reported on the southern Slobozhansk front near Vovchanski Khutory. understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Twelve years ago, snipers opened fire on protesters in Kyiv. Today, President Zelenskyy and First Lady Zelenska commemorated them with candles at the Alley of Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. 49 foreign dignitaries also joined the commemoration. Photo sources: The Office of the President of Ukraine

In her will, she wrote: "I am neither a terrorist nor a rioter (a term the regime uses for protesting people). I am a child of a worker who has come to the streets for my rights

New Zealand sanctioned 100 Russian shadow fleet vessels, 16 GRU operatives from three units, and cut the oil price cap to $44.10 Package also targets Garantex crypto founders, Alabuga Shahed drone factory, Iranian drone executives, North Korean arms entities 🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/02/20/n...

One body has been recovered, three more people may remain under the rubble of a Malynivka enterprise in Kharkiv region, and two were injured in a russian drone strike, the State Emergency Service reported.

⚡️A massive carnival float in Portugal is grabbing headlines for depicting a knighted Zelenskyy facing off against a caricature of Putin. 🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...

Sanae Takaichi, PM of Japan: It is essential to bring an end to Russia's aggression against Ukraine as soon as possible. To that end, Japan will continue to support Ukraine in close coordination with like-minded countries, while respecting Ukraine's wishes to the greatest extent possible.

⚡️ Russian marine sentenced to life for executing Ukrainian POWs in Kursk. A Russian soldier has received a life sentence after orchestrating an ambush and gunning down two surrendering Ukrainian service members during the Kursk offensive in January 2025, according to the Prosecutor General’s Office

Chancellor Merz: The war in Ukraine makes one thing particularly clear. We no longer live in the old system, but we are not yet fully in a new one either. We, in this part of Europe, are not at war, but we are no longer at peace.

Journalists of the RFE/RL's Schemes investigative project have obtained access to the private correspondence of Russian major general Roman Demurchiev

⚡️ Ukrainian kickboxing champion Dmytro Rusetzkyi has been killed in combat while defending his country against Russian forces.

Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian oil depot in the Pskov region. Hungary and Slovakia are demanding that Ukraine fix a pipeline that Russia damaged on Ukraine's territory. Russians are freaking out that a complete ban on Telegram is coming on April 1st. youtu.be/OHQQzCCsALo

What does Putin working to ban Telegram tell you about russia? They're losing and they know it. Putin is afraid. The worse an animal is wounded the more it will pretend to be strong because it knows the jackals and vultures are circling and waiting for the moment to move in

This interactive map with the ruzz influence in Romania is excellently done. rolegiongetica.info/...

⚡️Polish president ends special refugee support system for Ukrainians, shifts assistance to general foreigner protections.

A message for the @iocmedia , @ParalympicsGB @Paralympics - whitewashing russian war crimes #Olympics #Paralympics #Whitewashing #WarCrimes

🇸🇪 Sweden allocated over $1.4 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The package includes funding for air defense systems to counter drones (including Tridon and missiles), support for the production of Ukrainian long-range missiles and drones, 1/2

In Moscow, the snowdrifts have already grown to the size of road signs.

So the UK arrests a royal for Epstein, and our govt keeps covering it up and not arresting ANYONE and protecting Donald Seems like maybe the spirit of 1776 switched places NO KINGS

Russia’s FSB to receive unlimited power to block access to Internet and mobile phones in occupied Ukraine khpg.org/en/1608815537

Trump’s pocket sized UN for clowns and war criminals. And #FIFA - the corrupt global football organisation.

Trump wishes Andrew well following his arrest over Epstein-related offenses; Moments you need to see from Les Wexner's deposition; A new sexual abuse scandal hits the WH; and more. Watch the MeidasTouch Podcast at 8p ET/5p PT!

‼️Russia: “The State Duma is considering restrictions on the withdrawal of funds from the long-term savings program (LTSP), which the authorities launched in 2024 as an alternative to the de facto frozen funded pension system.” 🍿 ru.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/19/r...

☹️ Nobody wants to see that… …Unless he got stuck 😂 ria.ru/20260219/sha...