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Amy B. Zegart


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    Hungary boosts security at critical infrastructure as Orban warns of possible Ukrainian actions

    Hungary is tightening security at key energy sites and introducing additional measures after an emergency meeting of its Defense Council.

    Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused Ukraine of imposing an “oil blockade” on Hungary. He convened an emergency …

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    At least 1 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

    At least 1 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day

    Russia launched 420 drones and 39 missiles of various types, including 11 ballistic missiles, at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said.

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    Poland detains six over alleged shipments of sanctioned drone-production gear to Russia via Belarus

    Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) and the National Revenue Administration (KAS) carried out raids and detained six people on suspicion of shipping components via Belarus to Russia for the production of combat drones, authorities said. Three …

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

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

    Ukraine has increasingly reported using domestically produced Flamingo cruise missiles since November 2025, with the General Staff most recently saying it hit a key missile factory in Russia.

    While the FP-5 Flamingo's actual capability has been a …

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    Overlooked by the Western canon: Why Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi matters now

    Overlooked by the Western canon: Why Mykhailo Kotsiubynskyi matters now

    Editor's Note: This story is part of the "Hidden Canon" – a special series celebrating Ukrainian classic literature and aiming to bring it to a wider international audience. The series is supported by the Ukrainian Institute.

    In an age where minds …

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    "Shahed drones," ballistics, and KABs: Zaporizhzhia under Russian fire #shorts

    "Shahed drones," ballistics, and KABs: Zaporizhzhia under Russian fire #shorts

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

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

    When one thinks about the conditions at a nuclear power plant, the image that comes to mind would likely be very different from that which Russian workers at an occupied plant in Ukraine have created.

    Russian workers brought in to operate the …

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    TERROR against civilians: Russia attacked Kharkiv #shorts

    TERROR against civilians: Russia attacked Kharkiv #shorts

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    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,263,850 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    General Staff: Russia has lost 1,263,850 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022

    The number includes 1,360 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.

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    Ukraine says it blew up a large Russian drone depot in the Kursk region, destroying thousands of UAVs

    Ukraine’s military says it blew up a large Russian drone depot in Russia’s Kursk region near the border with Ukraine’s Sumy region, destroying thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles, munitions and equipment.

    The 80th Separate Air Assault Brigade said …

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    Russia launches combined overnight missile and drone attack at Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 26

    Russia launches combined overnight missile and drone attack at Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 26

    Russia launched a combined missile and drone attack across Ukraine early on Feb. 26, targeting Kyiv and other cities and causing damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure.

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    German Bundestag approves resolution backing Ukraine, urging more arms and tougher Russia sanctions

    Germany’s Bundestag reaffirmed Berlin’s support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s military aggression.

    On Wednesday, February 25, lawmakers approved the measure by a coalition majority, tying it to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s …

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    Zelensky: Russia failed to intercept any Flamingo missiles in strike on Votkinsk plant

    All Flamingo missiles that Ukraine’s Defense Forces launched at the Russian plant in Votkinsk hit their target, demonstrating accuracy and high quality, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

    Speaking at a news conference with Norwegian Prime Minister …

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    While global attention is divided, the largest displacement crisis in Europe is deepening

    While global attention is divided, the largest displacement crisis in Europe is deepening

    I came to Ukraine in September of last year, well into the fourth year of the war that had already reshaped the country's geography, economy, and daily life. Having worked for decades in conflict settings, from Afghanistan to Sudan, I am still amazed …

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    Ukraine war latest: Claiming Ukraine threat, Orban deploys troops to 'protect energy infrastructure'

    Ukraine war latest: Claiming Ukraine threat, Orban deploys troops to 'protect energy infrastructure'

    Key developments on Feb. 25:

    • Claiming Ukraine threat, Orban deploys troops to 'protect energy infrastructure'
    • Corruption exposed in aircraft shelter project, Ukrainian military officials detained
    • Zelensky, Trump hold phone call ahead of Ukraine-US talks …

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    Awards Presented on the Full-Scale Invasion Anniversary

    On the eve and day of the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian Invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the nation’s highest state awards to Ukrainian soldiers, handed orders to the…

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    THREE DAYS IN A ROW, the “ROSNEFT” facility is on fire in Russia #shorts

    THREE DAYS IN A ROW, the “ROSNEFT” facility is on fire in Russia #shorts

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    Explainer: Russia disrupts Ukraine peace talks with timed false accusations

    Explainer: Russia disrupts Ukraine peace talks with timed false accusations

    Every time negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. appear to gain momentum, Moscow introduces a new allegation — drone attacks, assassination attempts, nuclear plots, sabotage — that threatens to stall or derail the process.

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    Ukraine reports striking Russian S-400, Pantsir and other targets in occupied territories

    Ukraine’s Forces continue to target Russian troops and equipment in temporarily occupied parts of Ukraine.

    In the early hours of February 25, Ukrainian forces carried out strikes on a number of targets in occupied territories, including air-defense …

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    RUSSIA IS BUYING UP ISLANDS IN EUROPE FOR SPYING! Exposed: Putin’s “Trojan horse” islands in Europe

    RUSSIA IS BUYING UP ISLANDS IN EUROPE FOR SPYING! Exposed: Putin’s “Trojan horse” islands in Europe

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    4 Ukrainian defense companies sign partnership deals with European allies valued at nearly $950 million

    4 Ukrainian defense companies sign partnership deals with European allies valued at nearly $950 million

    The Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry said the agreements include cooperation in the production of aerial and ground drones, as well as preparations to scale up products on the European market.

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    ATACMS completely destroyed the Russian "Buk-M1"! #shorts

    ATACMS completely destroyed the Russian "Buk-M1"! #shorts

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    Iskander missile collapse and 1.26 million occupiers eliminated: Russia's 4-year losses summarized!

    Iskander missile collapse and 1.26 million occupiers eliminated: Russia's 4-year losses summarized!

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    Zaluzhnyi: Ukraine’s first drone factory begins operating in the UK

    The first Ukrainian factory producing drones has begun operating in the United Kingdom, Ukraine’s ambassador Valerii Zaluzhnyi said.

    The plant is owned by Ukrspecsystems. According to a post on Zaluzhnyi’s Telegram channel, the engineering center …

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    Zelensky, Trump hold phone call ahead of Ukraine-US talks in Geneva

    Zelensky, Trump hold phone call ahead of Ukraine-US talks in Geneva

    President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call on Feb. 25 with his American counterpart Donald Trump ahead of planned talks between senior officials from both countries in Geneva.

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