As of February 18, 2026, Ukraine marks the 1,456th day of resistance against Russia’s full-scale invasion. Recent developments include a trilateral meeting involving representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, which has concluded in Geneva.
Key Updates:
- Latvia has committed to providing ten million euros for the procurement of American weapons for Ukraine under the PURL program.
- The trilateral negotiations involving Ukraine, the U.S., and Russia have ended without public announcements of any agreements.
- The High Anti-Corruption Court (VAKS) has placed former Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko in custody, with a bail option set at 200 million UAH.
In a separate incident, a Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia resulted in injuries to four individuals, including two women aged 35 and 40, two men aged 26 and 40, and two girls aged 1.5 and 11. Tragically, a 48-year-old woman lost her life in the attack. Emergency rescue operations have concluded, and municipal services are now engaged in recovery efforts.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine continues as international discussions conclude without significant outcomes. Recent violence in Zaporizhzhia underscores the human cost of the war, with casualties reported among civilians.