Russia-Ukraine War

Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches mass attack on Kyiv

Poland scrambles jets as Russia launches mass attack on Kyiv

Polish air defense systems put on high alert after Russia launched coordinated attack in Ukraine, one of the most significant escalations of cross-border hostilities since start of war nearly 4 years ago

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Next Russia-Ukraine talks only after reviewing outcome of 2-day negotiations in Geneva: Kremlin
19.02.2026

Next Russia-Ukraine talks only after reviewing outcome of 2-day negotiations in Geneva: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Russia sees no point in Europe's participation in peace talks, claiming its position contributes to continuation of the war

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of overnight strikes ahead of US-mediated talks in Geneva
17.02.2026

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of overnight strikes ahead of US-mediated talks in Geneva

Russian Defense Ministry claims downing 151 Ukrainian drones, with 79 shot down over Black Sea, Sea of Azov

Russian, US delegations arrive in Geneva for new round of peace talks with Ukraine
17.02.2026

Russian, US delegations arrive in Geneva for new round of peace talks with Ukraine

2 previous rounds involving Russia, Ukraine, US held in Abu Dhabi

Swiss court limits temporary protection for Ukrainians with prior EU or EFTA status
16.02.2026

Swiss court limits temporary protection for Ukrainians with prior EU or EFTA status

Federal court upholds rejection of Ukrainian woman, citing subsidiarity principle and prior valid protection in Italy

US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva round
16.02.2026

US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks set for Geneva round

Geneva round viewed as test of whether US-led shuttle diplomacy can move process beyond humanitarian exchanges toward broader ceasefire framework