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🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

EU to offer Hungary backroom deal on Russian oil supplies – Politico

The EU is reportedly planning to negotiate a backroom deal with Hungary concerning Russian oil supplies in exchange for lifting its veto on a significant loan to Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Alexander Stubb as a guest on Ykkösaamu - what do you want to ask the president?

The article announces an upcoming live interview with Alexander Stubb, discussing his views on Russia, particularly in the context of its war against Ukraine and past actions in Georgia.

Feb 26 • 10:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government will no longer grant collective protection to Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60

Norway's government is tightening rules on residency for displaced Ukrainians, no longer granting collective protection for men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 • 10:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government will not grant collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18-60

The Norwegian government has decided to tighten regulations on temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18-60, allowing only individual asylum applications instead.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

War in Ukraine: Report: Russia has taken Pokrovsk

Recent reports indicate that Russia has captured the town of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine after prolonged and costly battles, with Ukrainian officials acknowledging the loss.

Feb 26 • 10:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukraine’s reported Flamingo missile strikes may shift toward heavy strikes deeper into Russia, experts say

Experts suggest that Ukraine's increased use of Flamingo missiles may lead to more significant strikes within Russia's territory.

Feb 26 • 10:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The government tightens rules for Ukrainian men

The Norwegian government is tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees, denying temporary collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

It is important that information about Norway's support is precise.

The article critiques an earlier Aftenposten headline suggesting Norway contributes 20% of military aid to Ukraine, highlighting inaccuracies in the report's figures.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ukraine has decided to significantly raise pensions - they will increase from March 1.

Ukraine has announced a 12.1% increase in pensions and insurance payments starting March 1, as part of its ongoing pension enhancement policy amid economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Debate after Radosław Sikorski's exposé. Marcin Przydacz: there is a lack of ideas for foreign policy

Radosław Sikorski presented his foreign policy priorities for 2026, emphasizing the importance of EU membership for Poland, while Marcin Przydacz criticized the government for not having a clear foreign policy strategy.

Feb 26 • 10:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva after night-time Russian strikes

US and Ukrainian negotiators, including key figures like Rustem Umerov and Jared Kushner, are meeting in Geneva to discuss peace talks amid ongoing Russian aggression.

Feb 26 • 10:23 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Bodies of Soldiers, Kremlin Official Says

Russia has transferred the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv in a body exchange that included the return of 35 Russian soldiers' bodies.

Feb 26 • 10:16 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Forced to Rely on Chinese Optical Fiber Imports After Ukrainian Strikes Halt Domestic Plant

Russia is now entirely dependent on Chinese imports for optical fiber after a domestic plant was damaged in Ukrainian attacks and has been offline since May 2025.

Feb 26 • 10:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Ghana FM urges Ukraine to release two Ghanaian POWs

The Ghanaian Foreign Minister has called on Ukraine to free two Ghanaian prisoners of war.

Feb 26 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Four new delegations will boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in support of Ukraine

Four new delegations, including Finland, will join Ukraine in boycotting the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina in protest of Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags.

Feb 26 • 10:07 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine updates list of Kremlin mouthpieces

Ukraine has added additional Russian public figures to its list of Kremlin mouthpieces for promoting pro-Russian narratives and legitimizing the war against Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Overlooked by the Western canon: Why Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi matters now

The article emphasizes the significance of Ukrainian author Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi in today's context, highlighting his contributions to literature and examining the modern relevance of his themes.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Russia demands "Donbas handover and NATO withdrawal" ... large differences in ceasefire negotiations

Russia is insisting on Ukraine's surrender of the Donbas region and a prohibition on NATO membership in ceasefire negotiations, but Ukraine's stance is entirely opposed, complicating the prospect of negotiations.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Desiring peace but unwilling to give up territory... We will also protect the democracy we have worked hard for

Ukrainians express a desire for peace amidst ongoing war, but refuse to concede territory to Russia in exchange for an end to hostilities.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Poland calculates the cost of defending NATO's eastern flank from Russia

Poland's foreign minister is set to discuss the significant financial implications of defending NATO's eastern flank against Russia in parliament.

Feb 26 • 09:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Polish foreign minister says Ukrainian immigrants are more professionally active than Poles

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski highlighted that Ukrainian immigrants in Poland demonstrate higher professional activity than native Poles, establishing over 120,000 companies since 2022.

Feb 26 • 09:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Orbán's attack on Zelensky: Respect us!

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán accuses Ukraine of trying to drag his country into the war with Russia and demands the reopening of an oil pipeline.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Trump to Zelensky: 'End the war immediately' – Goal for agreement by summer

President Donald Trump expressed readiness to swiftly end the war with Russia during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, aiming for a peace agreement by summer despite existing territorial disputes.

Feb 26 • 09:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Orbán launches sharp attack on Zelensky: 'You are threatening Hungarian families'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has launched a strong criticism against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of endangering Hungarian families.

Feb 26 • 09:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Moscow handed over 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv

Moscow has handed over 1,000 bodies of deceased Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine, while receiving 35 bodies of Russian fighters in return.

Feb 26 • 09:26 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Western Russia

Ukrainian drone strikes resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to six others in border regions of western Russia, as reported by local authorities.

Feb 26 • 09:23 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Russia: – Has handed over the remains of 1000 dead Ukrainian soldiers

Russia has handed over the remains of 1,000 dead Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv, while also receiving the remains of 35 Russian soldiers in return, according to a Russian official.

Feb 26 • 09:18 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian drone has breached Romanian airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine as F-16s are scrambled

A Russian drone briefly entered Romanian airspace during an attack on Ukraine, prompting Romania to scramble F-16 fighter jets for monitoring.

Feb 26 • 09:12 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Condition improves for Kyiv rescue worker critically injured in January attack

The condition of a Kyiv rescue worker injured in a Russian strike in January has significantly improved, moving from intensive care to a regular hospital ward.

Feb 26 • 09:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Kremlin: Russia and Ukraine have exchanged dead

The Kremlin announced that Russia and Ukraine have exchanged the remains of soldiers, with Russia receiving 35 Russian soldiers and sending back the remains of 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

Feb 26 • 09:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

A Stubborn Russian Diplomat Publicly Mocked Ukraine: 'I Am Ukrainian'

A Russian diplomat publicly claimed to be Ukrainian during a UN Security Council meeting commemorating the fourth anniversary of Russia's extensive invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 26 • 08:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US and Ukrainian negotiators meet in Geneva after Russia launches hundreds of drones in overnight attack – Europe live

Poland's foreign minister outlined the staggering costs of defending NATO's eastern flank against potential Russian aggression, estimating it at €1.2 trillion.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian forces infiltrated behind Russian lines and used explosives to halt advance – video

Ukrainian Special Operations Forces successfully executed an infiltration mission behind Russian lines to disrupt troop movements using explosives.

Feb 26 • 08:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia strikes railway infrastructure and hits children's railway

Russia launched an attack on railway infrastructure in Ukraine, hitting a children's railway in Kharkiv Oblast as part of a larger assault on various cities.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'It's a disgrace' — Russian workers turn occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant into 'resort'

Russian workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant have transformed sections of the facility into living quarters, raising safety concerns.

Feb 26 • 08:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Zelensky: Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles into Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelensky reported significant Russian attacks involving 420 drones and 39 missiles, damaging critical infrastructure just before diplomatic talks in Geneva between Ukrainian and US officials.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US secretary of state: Trump doesn't understand why Ukraine and Russia cannot end war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that former President Donald Trump struggles to comprehend why Ukraine and Russia have not reached any agreement to conclude the ongoing conflict.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defense downs Tsirkon anti-ship and 4 ballistic missiles, strikes recorded at 32 locations

Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted multiple Russian missiles and drones during a recent attack, downing several Tsirkon anti-ship and ballistic missiles across various locations.

Feb 26 • 08:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Rain of fire on Ukraine: Moscow strikes with 420 drones and 39 missiles

A significant Russian strike on Ukraine involved the launch of 420 drones and 39 missiles, causing injuries and damage in multiple regions, including Kharkiv.

Feb 26 • 08:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Russian attack on Ukrainian cities has caused dozens of injuries

A Russian attack on Ukrainian cities has resulted in numerous injuries.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Russia attacks several major Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine with over 400 drones and 39 missiles, targeting key cities including Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.

Feb 26 • 08:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Open the 'Družba': Orban writes an open letter to Zelensky"

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed an open letter to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the ongoing energy supply issues stemming from Ukraine's actions in the conflict with Russia.

Feb 26 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Ukraine: Kiev and several other cities in the country targeted by Russian attacks overnight

Russian attacks targeted Kiev and several other Ukrainian cities overnight, coinciding with scheduled talks in Geneva aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.

Feb 26 • 08:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Fires rage in Kyiv Oblast following Russian attack

Fires have erupted in Kyiv Oblast due to a Russian attack, affecting both the Vyshhorod and Brovary districts.

Feb 26 • 08:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Russians fired five hundred missiles and drones at Ukraine

Russians launched an attack on Ukraine with a massive barrage of five hundred missiles and drones.

Feb 26 • 08:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Large Russian attack on Ukraine last night: Used 39 missiles and 420 drones

A significant Russian strike on Ukraine involved 39 missiles and 420 drones, wounding at least 26 individuals and damaging infrastructure in several regions.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Major Russian attack on Ukraine last night: Used 39 missiles and 420 drones

At least 26 people were injured in a significant Russian attack on Ukraine involving 39 missiles and 420 drones, affecting multiple regions including Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Orban urges Zelenskyy to "change anti-Hungarian policy" in open letter

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for what he describes as an ongoing anti-Hungarian policy amid the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Feb 26 • 08:17 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Forbidden City as part of his official trip to China, addressing key trade and global tension discussions.

Feb 26 • 08:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

US continues to pressure Moscow and is not imposing sanctions on Ukraine – Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that the U.S. is increasing pressure on Russia while maintaining support for Ukraine without imposing sanctions.

Feb 26 • 08:14 UTC

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