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U.S., Ukraine discuss post-war reconstruction as Russia pummels grid

Rebuilding Ukraine's economy will cost an estimated $588 billion, the World Bank's latest assessment suggests.
A resident of a building damaged by a drone attack looks out of a shattered window in Kharkiv, Ukraine
A resident of a building damaged by a drone attack looks out of a shattered window in Kharkiv, Ukraine

Zelenskyy's public frustration grows as Putin's war enters a 5th year

While sharp statements have always been part of the Ukrainian leader's political brand, his frustration with the peace process is palpable — increasingly so.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Feb. 20, 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Feb. 20, 2026.

Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes.

Comparing stand-up in Russia to an electric fence, one comedian said it was "easy to get through, but God forbid you brush the side — you're dead."

Ukraine strikes a key industrial site deep inside Russia

The Votkinsk factory, more than 870 miles from Ukraine, produces ballistic missiles often used in strikes against the country.
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Russia Ukraine War

Poland pulls out of treaty banning antipersonnel mines, says it will use them to defend against Russia

Poland needed to defend itself against Russia, a country which “has very aggressive intentions vis a vis its neighbors,” the country's deputy defense minister said.
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Image: POLAND-POLITICS-DEFENCE-MILITARY-WEAPONRY

Ukraine officials to boycott Paralympics for letting Russians compete under their flag

The controversy comes just days after a Ukrainian racer was disqualified from the Olympics over his helmet honoring athletes killed in the war.
Opening Ceremony - Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games: Day 0
Opening Ceremony - Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games: Day 0

'Difficult' peace talks spotlight Putin's chief negotiator and Ukraine antagonist

To many in Ukraine and outside observers, the lack of progress in U.S.-led negotiations should be no surprise, given the man leading the Kremlin's team.
Image: BESTPIX - RUSSIA-POLITICS
Image: BESTPIX - RUSSIA-POLITICS

Land in focus at Geneva peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Trump pointed to Ukraine when asked what he was expecting from Tuesday's talks. Kyiv “better come to the table fast,” he told reporters on Air Force One.
Ukrainian Teams Assemble FPV Drones Near Kostyantynivka
Ukrainian Teams Assemble FPV Drones Near Kostyantynivka

Ukrainian athlete seeking to honor killed countrymen loses appeal to compete at Olympics

Vladyslav Heraskevych had been removed from competition after wearing his “helmet of remembrance” honoring people killed by Russia.
Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych holds his helmet, which depicts victims of his country's war with Russia, in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Ukraine's skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych holds his helmet, which depicts victims of his country's war with Russia, in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
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Milan Cortina 2026

Ukrainian star disqualified from Winter Olympics over helmet honoring war dead

Vladylsav Heraskevych was considered a medal contender but IOC says his "helmet of remembrance" violated rules.
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Image: SKELETON-OLY-2026-MILANO CORTINA-TRAINING

Russian drone kills a father and 3 children in Ukraine; pregnant mother badly injured

The mother, who is 35 weeks pregnant, sustained blast injuries, a traumatic brain injury, burns and hearing loss, officials in Kharkiv said.
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Image: UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-WAR

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