Zelensky insists security guarantees must come first. “We must know — not just believe — that future Russian aggression will be impossible,” he said, rejecting elections or troop withdrawals before guarantees are signed.
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Russia demands 50×40 mile land strip; Ukraine refuses unilateral withdrawal
Russia wants a strip of land about 50 miles long and 40 miles wide between the frontline and the administrative border of Donetsk region, covering dozens of towns and villages. Ukraine refuses to withdraw unilaterally. 2/
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Ukraine fails to stop Russia’s Donbas land grab in Geneva
In Geneva, Ukraine tries to prevent Russia from getting Donbas but to no avail. The latest round of talks ended without progress, as Moscow demands Kyiv hand over a 50×40 mile strip of territory in Donetsk as the price for ending the war. — NYT 1/
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Slovakia plans to buy HIMARS and long-range missiles
Slovakia plans to purchase HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems and long-range missiles from the United States.
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Thank you and please donate to support Ukrainian students during war
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Blumenthal pledges Tomahawks, F-16s, 155s; Navy destroys Russian assets.
Blumenthal: I am determined to provide Ukraine with Tomahawks, F-16s, 155s [shells] — everything necessary for victory.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 février 2026
The Ukrainian Navy is destroying Russian drones, missiles, aircraft, and submarines.
They are fighting with skills that are unmatched anywhere in the world. pic.twitter.com/HFJ9vZAr5MBlumenthal: I am determined to provide Ukraine with Tomahawks, F-16s, 155s [shells] — everything necessary for victory. The Ukrainian Navy is destroying Russian drones, missiles, aircraft, and submarines. They are fighting with skills that are unmatched anywhere in the world.
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Operational information about 209 combat engagements as of February 19, 2026
Operational information as of 22:00 on February 19, 2026 regarding the Russian invasion Since the beginning of the day, 209 combat engagements have occurred. https://facebook.com/share/p/1Jw6msNsUo/
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Budanov’s appointment to President’s Office seen as positive shift
Kuleba: Kyrylo Budanov in President’t Office is a positive step.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 février 2026
You now have two strong figures — Zelenskyy and Budanov — cooperating at a political level, not just as Commander-in-Chief and intelligence chief.
That shift is healthy for the system.
4X pic.twitter.com/DfaYJmgB3nKuleba: Kyrylo Budanov in President’t Office is a positive step. You now have two strong figures — Zelenskyy and Budanov — cooperating at a political level, not just as Commander-in-Chief and intelligence chief. That shift is healthy for the system. 4X
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Kuleba: Putin will agree to ceasefire only under two conditions
Kuleba: Putin will agree to a ceasefire only under two conditions.
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 19 février 2026
First: the front stabilizes. He can no longer claim “we advance every day, we hold the initiative.”
Second: Russia’s economic problems become so severe that he needs a pause to ease sanctions pressure.
3/ pic.twitter.com/c6mBCNqLc0Kuleba: Putin will agree to a ceasefire only under two conditions. First: the front stabilizes. He can no longer claim “we advance every day, we hold the initiative.” Second: Russia’s economic problems become so severe that he needs a pause to ease sanctions pressure. 3/