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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BLOG ⟩ Day 1468 of the War in Ukraine: Ukrainians Endured the Harshest Winter According to Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky remarked that the nation has endured its most difficult winter amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Mar 2 • 02:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'I'm not the best father,' admits Zelenskyy as Ukraine hit by 'harshest winter for decades'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admits to struggling as a father due to his duties amid the harshest winter Ukraine has faced in decades.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Zelensky Met Støre: Thanks to Norway, We Got Through the Winter

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy credits Norwegian assistance as crucial for Ukraine's survival over the harsh winters amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 25 • 11:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israel: A crisis hits the gas market and puts energy security at risk

Israel faces a gas supply crisis due to infrastructure development delays and increased winter demand, leading to tensions between government ministries.

Feb 25 • 07:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Four Years Since the Invasion of Ukraine: A Report from a City Suffering from Power Outages During Harsh Winter

As the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, the country faces severe winter conditions compounded by ongoing power outages.

Feb 24 • 01:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Photos Collection: The War-Time Capital with Lights Out - Current Situation in Kyiv

The article highlights the ongoing struggles faced by the residents of Kyiv as they endure power outages and harsh winter conditions due to the Russian invasion, marking the fourth anniversary of the conflict.

Feb 24 • 01:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Sanna Torén Björling: As winter weeks pass, a shift is noticeable – and more are speaking openly

Sanna Torén Björling discusses the changing attitudes among Ukrainians regarding potential peace negotiations amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 23 • 12:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland provides 20 million euros to Ukraine - humanitarian aid

Finland is allocating 20 million euros to Ukraine as part of a larger humanitarian aid package of 72 million euros, addressing critical humanitarian needs intensified by the ongoing conflict and harsh winter conditions.

Feb 23 • 11:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Conflict, defections, and delays shake France ahead of the next Winter Olympics

France is facing significant issues, including conflicts and defections, as it prepares for the upcoming Winter Olympics, with President Emmanuel Macron intervening to prevent a potential failure following the successful Summer Olympics in Paris.

Feb 23 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland's 20 million euro aid package to Ukraine

Finland has announced a humanitarian aid package of 20 million euros to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.

Feb 23 • 09:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"After a power cut, apartments cool down very quickly": Belgorod, a Russian border town subject to the law of retaliation

Belgorod, a Russian border town, faces severe power outages and heating issues due to recent bombardments and a harsh winter.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Would Ukraine have survived the winter without Norway? Now there is only one country in the world that provides more support.

Norway's military assistance has become critical for Ukraine, accounting for approximately 20% of all military aid to the country amid ongoing Russian attacks.

Feb 22 • 20:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukrainian Medics Trapped in Winter's Grasp: It Is No Longer Possible to Help Everyone

Ukrainian medical facilities are overwhelmed as cold and darkness plague civilians in Dnipro, highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis.

Feb 20 • 08:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Four Years in the 'Cruel Month'. The World Has Gotten Used to the Unimaginable in Ukraine

Despite the harsh winter and ongoing conflict, daily life continues in Ukraine as people adapt to their circumstances.

Feb 20 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hosts Italy voice ‘absolute opposition’ to Russia flag flying at Winter Paralympics

Italy has expressed strong opposition to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes with national flags at the upcoming Paralympic Games in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 16:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Why are Russian athletes able to participate in the Paralympics as representatives of their country?

Russian and Belarusian athletes will participate as representatives of their countries in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics starting March 6, despite ongoing conflict in Ukraine, prompting backlash from Ukraine.

Feb 19 • 07:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

PM OLYMPIC ⟩ The Russians are striving to reclaim the figure skating arena in the name of repatriation

The article discusses how the Russian figure skating team is working to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics without the Russian flag and anthem due to past doping violations and the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Feb 18 • 18:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Russian and Belarusian skiers allowed to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes have been granted ten spots to compete in the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 18 • 15:30 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Russian and Belarusian flags to return at 2026 Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy, marking their first participation since 2014 under such conditions.

Feb 18 • 10:43 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

"Scandalous". Kiev's Fury over Russian and Belarusian Flags at the Paralympics

Kiev is outraged over the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina, defying previous bans due to the ongoing conflict.

Feb 18 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

"If there was no war, we would be connected"... A Russian-born architect holding a sign for Ukraine

A Russian-born architect in Milan, Anastasia Kucherova, drew attention for volunteering to hold a sign for the Ukrainian team during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, symbolizing solidarity amidst the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Feb 18 • 03:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

This is how the deadliest sniper defended Finland's freedom

The article draws parallels between the Finnish Winter War against the Soviet Union and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, highlighting themes of resistance and propaganda.

Feb 17 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

About 1,600 buildings in Ukraine’s capital left without heating after Russian strikes

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted in numerous buildings in Kyiv being left without heating as winter approaches, following recent Russian airstrikes.

Feb 16 • 06:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: 'Completely avoidable': Snowboard star Eileen Gu criticizes World Federation

Freestyle star Eileen Gu has criticized the Ski World Federation for scheduling conflicts at the Olympics.

Feb 15 • 19:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

2026 Olympics Under the Shadow of War and the Myth of ‘Neutral Athletes’

The article discusses Ukraine's participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics amid ongoing conflict with Russia, highlighting the resilience of Ukrainian athletes while addressing the broader implications of neutrality in sports.

Feb 13 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"They do not understand what is happening": in an exclusive interview – the open and sensitive words of a Ukrainian journalist

Ukrainian journalist Oleksandr Hlyvynskis, while covering the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, remains deeply connected to Ukraine, where his family is waiting for him amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 13 • 12:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EOK condemns the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete

The Estonian Olympic Committee condemned the disqualification of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the conflict in Ukraine.

Feb 13 • 09:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: Disqualified for his memorial helmet, Ukrainian Heraskevych appeals to the CAS

Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics for attempting to wear a helmet that commemorated fellow athletes who died in the conflict with Russia, prompting him to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Feb 12 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
World

Ukrainians in tears after Winter Olympics disqualification over skeleton helmet row

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych faces disqualification from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet that honors athletes killed in the conflict with Russia, raising political tensions.

Feb 12 • 11:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a 'memorial helmet'

Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Heraskevich was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring deceased sportsmen from the conflict with Russia.

Feb 12 • 11:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

Ukrainian Olympian banned from competing over helmet honouring war dead

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed in the conflict since Russia's invasion.

Feb 12 • 09:23 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

IOC disqualifies Ukrainian skeleton racer over remembrance helmet at 2026 Olympics

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has been disqualified from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to wearing a remembrance helmet honoring Ukrainian athletes lost in the conflict with Russia.

Feb 12 • 08:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Analyst Warns: Ukraine is on the Threshold of a Humanitarian Catastrophe

An analyst warns that Ukraine is facing a dire humanitarian crisis due to the devastation of its energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 11 • 21:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

More than a million euros have been raised for generators for Ukraine. It has moved us, says the embassy

A fundraising campaign in Slovakia has raised over a million euros for electrical generators to aid Ukraine during the winter amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 11 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ukrainian Olympian now threatened with disqualification for refusing to remove ‘remembrance helmet’

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych faces disqualification from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to his refusal to remove a helmet honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed in the conflict with Russia.

Feb 11 • 16:39 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"There Is No Safe Place in Ukraine": A Ukrainian Describes Living with Power Outages of Up to 10 Hours in the Midst of Winter

Ukrainians are enduring severe winter conditions with power outages lasting up to 10 hours due to attacks on energy infrastructure amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 11 • 06:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Among the Survivors of the Cold: I Found the Most Resilient Ukrainians on the Left Bank of Kyiv, Where There Will Be No Heating Until Spring

The article profiles the resilience of Kyiv's residents during a severe cold wave exacerbated by energy shortages due to the ongoing conflict.

Feb 10 • 19:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: A Ukrainian athlete wants to continue wearing his helmet with photos of athletes killed during the conflict with Russia

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevych plans to wear a helmet adorned with images of fallen athletes from the conflict with Russia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, despite a ban from the International Olympic Committee.

Feb 10 • 18:31 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
Sports

IOC suggests Ukrainian skeleton racer Heraskevych wear black armband instead of remembrance helmet

The IOC has suggested that Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych wear a black armband instead of his 'helmet of remembrance' to honor athletes killed due to the conflict with Russia.

Feb 10 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How Ukrainian drones behave like 'Russian roulette'

Extreme cold weather in Ukraine is affecting drone operations in the conflict with Russian forces.

Feb 10 • 07:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

PHOTO: Ukrainian Olympian Honors War Victims in a Special Way. Will the IOC Try to Stop Him?

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Heraskevich honored war victims by wearing a helmet featuring portraits of Ukrainian athletes killed in the conflict during Olympic training sessions in Cortina, raising questions about IOC regulations.

Feb 9 • 17:24 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Combat medic Cīrule: Now a regular heat source in Ukraine is a target for enemy drones

Combat medic Cīrule shares her struggles with inadequate heating during the winter in Ukraine and highlights an ongoing fundraising campaign by LSM to support energy needs for affected communities.

Feb 9 • 16:53 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

In Moscow, Cubans and Indians are clearing snow. Hundreds of thousands of Russians are left without electricity and heat in winter

The article discusses how both Ukrainians and local Russians in regions like Belgorod are suffering from blackouts and extreme cold without basic utilities due to ongoing conflicts.

Feb 9 • 13:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Former IOC President: We are in a moment filled with aggression, hatred, and war

Thomas Bach, the former president of the International Olympic Committee, expresses hope that the Winter Olympics can unite people during times of political instability and conflict.

Feb 9 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

The week in pictures: Winter Olympics open in Milan, storms flood Spain and Israel batters Gaza

The article reviews significant images from the week, highlighting the opening of the Winter Olympics in Milan, flooding in Spain due to storms, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Feb 8 • 12:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Booing Follows Israel at Winter Olympics in Italy

Israel's delegation faced boos during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Feb 7 • 19:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Major Russian Attack on Ukraine: More Cities Left Without Electricity and Heating

Russian attacks have caused power outages and heating disruptions in Kyiv and several Ukrainian cities, leaving thousands vulnerable to extreme winter weather conditions.

Feb 7 • 09:50 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Sanna Torén Björling: Russia expects to bring Ukraine to its knees

Sanna Torén Björling discusses Russia's assumption that Ukraine will soon be exhausted due to the ongoing assaults and harsh winter conditions.

Feb 6 • 18:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

How to Stop the War? The Plan of the Ukrainians Now Is Terribly Simple.

In eastern Ukraine, drone pilot 'Freddy' uses his skills to monitor and attack enemy positions amidst the ongoing winter conflict.

Feb 5 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Russia issues ‘nuclear winter’ warning if western forces enter Ukraine

Russia has warned of a potential 'nuclear winter' if Western forces intervene in the Ukraine conflict, suggesting that such a confrontation could lead to nuclear strikes on the continent.

Feb 5 • 17:14 UTC

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