MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-14
Today’s western leaning web coverage of the West vs Russia conflict. Most of these sources are what forms popular opinion in the west regarding geopolitics and conflict in particular.
Adam Kinzinger: Why Does Trump Keep Giving Putin Lifelines While Attacking Zelensky and Ukraine? A 10-Year Pattern of Favoring Russia. "What does Putin have on Trump?"
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 14, 2026 - reddit.com
Trump says change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’
Trump told reporters that “in case we don’t make a deal, we’ll need it.”
Military – Daily Press
Feb 13, 2026 - dailypress.com
Vance’s historic visit to Armenia and Azerbaijan – consolidating a new U.S. front against Russia
The bigger scheme is sidelining Russia and Iran in the global energy trade and gaining an offensive military posture on their borders.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 13, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Mini Missiles Used To Shoot Down Incoming Missiles Eyed For USAF Tanker Fleet
Tankers are increasingly vulnerable as enemy long-range missiles evolve, leading the USAF to explore 'hard kill' solutions. The post Mini Missiles Used To Shoot Down Incoming Missiles Eyed For USAF Ta...
The War Zone
Feb 13, 2026 - twz.com
Putin should worry about the Trump-Xi relationship
For Russia, the implications of a U.S.-China rapprochement — even if based on convenience rather than conviction — are profound.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Navy’s Top Admiral Previously Said He Would “Push Back” Against Extending USS Gerald R. Ford’s Deployment
The admiral said keeping the carrier, which was just sent to the Middle East, at sea could result in big maintenance repercussions and crew strain. The post Navy’s Top Admiral Previously Said He Would...
The War Zone
Feb 13, 2026 - twz.com
Marine attack helicopters will now be able to hit targets 200 miles away with a missile
Typically restricted to ranges under 10 miles, Marine helicopters now have an over-the-horizon weapon. The post Marine attack helicopters will now be able to hit targets 200 miles away with a missile ...
Task & Purpose
Feb 13, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
USMC’s Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets
The combat-proven APKWS II laser-guided rocket's use as a valuable low-cost air-to-air weapon continues to grow. The post USMC’s Old F/A-18 Hornets To Get Drone Swatting Laser Guided Rockets appeared ...
The War Zone
Feb 13, 2026 - twz.com
Germany’s Merz blasts ‘lost’ US leadership and says global order ‘no longer exists’
Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms discussions underway on a European nuclear deterrent, at speech in Munich.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Trump’s creation: A Europe that spends more on defense — and can stand up to the US
European and American leaders talked of a "NATO 3.0" but something has changed in the relationship.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
New round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks set for next week
Moscow will be represented by Vladimir Medinsky, a Putin aide who has been criticized by the Ukrainians after previous negotiating sessions.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
French and German voters balk at sending peacekeepers to Ukraine
POLITICO Poll says Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to put French boots on the ground is not backed by the French public.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Western countries see World War III coming
Voters in leading allied states broadly support higher defense spending, but balk when faced with policy trade-offs.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Zelenskyy to Trump: Here’s how to pile pressure on Putin — live updates
The Ukrainian president sat down with POLITICO for an exclusive interview at the Munich Security Conference.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
Ukraine War Latest: UK to spend $545M on hypersonic weapons after Ukraine battlefield lessons
Key developments on Feb. 13Ukraine's battlefield lessons drive UK to spend over $545 million on hypersonic, long-range weapons in 2026Using Starlink ruse, Ukrainian cyber forces trick Russian soldiers...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Navy relieves USS Mason commander for ‘loss of confidence’
Capt. Chavius Lewis had been command of the guided-missile destroyer since Nov. 2024. No further reason was given for his firing. The post Navy relieves USS Mason commander for ‘loss of confidence’ ap...
Task & Purpose
Feb 13, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
USS Gerald R. Ford group will be sent to the Middle East from Venezuela, officials say
The ships are not expected to return to their home ports until late April or early May.
Military – Daily Press
Feb 13, 2026 - dailypress.com
Deadly Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine Ahead Of Global Security Summit
Even as Ukraine's foreign minister spoke out on February 13 about ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine, new deaths were being reported from drone strikes on Odesa and Kramatorsk. Andriy Sybiha spoke at ...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 13, 2026 - rferl.org
USA minacciano l’Algeria per i su-57: sanzioni, truppe e pressioni su tutta l’Africa
Gli Stati Uniti hanno lanciato un chiaro avvertimento all’Algeria: l’acquisto dei caccia stealth russi Su-57 potrebbe far scattare sanzioni nell’ambito del CAATSA, il Countering America’s Adversaries ...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 13, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Using Starlink ruse, Ukrainian cyber forces trick Russian soldiers into revealing positions, donating to armed forces
The group received $5,870 from Russian soldiers seeking to restore connectivity which it is donating to fundraising efforts for Ukrainian drones.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
'Modern Ukrainian technology, battle-tested' — Zelensky unveils 1st drone produced by German-Ukrainian joint venture
The facility is expected to produce up to 10,000 drones within a year, all of which will be delivered to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
From Stalin to Putin – Russia’s history of torture | Documentary
Torture in Russian captivity is systematic. In a new documentary, The Kyiv Independent’s War Crimes Investigations Unit uncovers the torture of Ukrainian civilians held by Russian forces and traces th...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Air Force crews scrambled to find a pilot to fly rescue mission far out to sea
Despite internet rumors when the Air Force helicopters arrived at a Mexican airport, the mission's real challenge was finding enough pilots to fly it. The post Air Force crews scrambled to find a pilo...
Task & Purpose
Feb 13, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
One in three Germans welcome killer robots, new poll says
AI-enabled technologies like drones are transforming warfare but face criticism from rights groups.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
President Zelenskyy announced the launch of the first German-Ukrainian joint venture producing drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
At Munich Conference, Merz Urges US, Europe To 'Repair And Revive' Transatlantic Trust
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opened the Munich Security Conference by describing a geopolitical landscape bereft of former signposts, saying the old world order "no longer exists," warning of thre...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 13, 2026 - rferl.org
African problems, African solutions: Traoré’s Burkina Faso sets the tone for a new African policy
Ibrahim Traoré's act leaves its mark on the international scene and reaffirms once again that Africa is and must be fully African.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 13, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukraine struck $100 million Russian Nebo-U radar system in occupied Crimea, General Staff claims
Ukraine struck a Russian 55Zh6U "Nebo-U" long-range radar station, estimated to cost around $100 million, near Yevpatoriia in occupied Crimea, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on F...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Running to Stand Still: Russian Nuclear Modernization after New START
John Maynard Keynes once wrote, “The difficulty lies, not in the new ideas, but in escaping from the old ones”: an apt depiction of the current discourse and debate of what the world will look like no...
War on the Rocks
Feb 13, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Ukrainian skeleton racer fails to overturn Olympics ban at top court
Vladyslav Heraskevych's memorial helmet has been the talk of the Winter Olympics in Italy.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 13, 2026 - politico.eu
"$38 billion for Ukraine — drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot. One of the most successful UDCG meetings yet. Partners confirmed one of the largest support budgets for Ukraine: $38 billion for 2026." Ua MoD 13.02.2026
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia just laid out its Ukraine war endgame — here's what Moscow actually wants
$1 submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Drone Operators Defeated NATO Combat Group During Joint Exercises
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
How Russian kamikaze drones targeting Ukraine contain parts made in a UK factory
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Calls To 'Repair' Transatlantic Trust As Munich Conference Opens
Germany's leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, called on Europe and the United States to repair strained transatlantic ties as he opened the three-day Munich Security Conference on February 13. Russia's...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 13, 2026 - rferl.org
Russia confirms $12 trillion pitch to Trump tied to Ukraine deal — White House stays silent on proposals
Russia appeared to confirm on Feb. 13 the existence of a sweeping U.S.-Russia economic proposal known in Kyiv as the "Dmitriev package," days after President Volodymyr Zelensky first disclosed it publ...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Regarding the torture of Ukrainians
Torturing prisoners is not merely a war crime that Russians perpetrate, it's part of Russian culture. Susan Sontag's 20-year-old essays may help us understand it. In the Kyiv Independent's latest inve...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces release footage of strikes on Russian airfield in Crimea, other targets in occupied territories
Ukraine's Unmanned System Forces struck on Feb. 12 an airfield, the Kirova electrical substation, and a data center, among other targets.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Marines not interested in switching from M27 to Army’s M7 anytime soon
The Marines are sticking with the M27 while they will also “continue to monitor development” of the Army’s M7. The post Marines not interested in switching from M27 to Army’s M7 anytime soon appeared ...
Task & Purpose
Feb 13, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Why forcing Ukraine into an election could misfire for Trump
The US president has reportedly told Volodymyr Zelensky he musty hold an election by May 2026.
Ukraine invasion 2022 – The Conversation
Feb 13, 2026 - theconversation.com
Rubio skips Ukraine meeting with European leaders in Munich
US secretary of state cancels attendance at last minute in move that EU official calls ‘insane’
War in Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - ft.com
Ukraine’s no man’s land is the future of war
In drone vs drone combat, valuable personnel can be pulled back from the front
War in Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - ft.com
Ukraine Says U.S. Is Increasing Pressure for a Deal as the Midterms Loom
It is unclear what the Trump administration is prepared to do if it does not get the concessions it wants from Kyiv on issues like territory and elections.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 13, 2026 - nytimes.com
Zelenskyy on Trump's push for Ukraine to compromise with Russia: "We made a lot of compromises. Putin and his friends, they are not in prison, this is the biggest compromise.”
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
The Sun has Set Over Kyiv on the 1451st Day of the Full-Scale Invasion. A step toward a new life: women from prison join the war effort
submitted by /u/frontliner-ukraine
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he met Iranian exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich, voicing support for the Iranian people’s “fight for their future" and backing tougher sanctions on Tehran.
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Ryma Hurieva, originally from Mariupol, has been working at Kyiv’s Botanical Garden since 2023, caring for plants displaced and threatened by the war
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Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
China to provide new energy aid package for Ukraine – Ukraine's Foreign Ministry
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
$38 Billion and Patriot Missiles: Ramstein Delivers One of Its Biggest Packages Yet
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Rubio skips Ukraine meeting with European leaders in Munich
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Lockheed Martin developed an anti-drone laser called Helios for the US Navy—part of a $150 million contract. Ukraine developed the Sunray, for a few million dollars, and plans on selling them for a few hundred thousand dollars.
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Direkt36’s new documentary “The Trap” is a blunt account of how Viktor Orbán wasted the biggest political and financial opportunity Hungary has seen in 100 years—stole money and made his friends rich.
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
147th Artillery Brigade Repels Enemy Buildup Near Pokrovsk
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Russian Watchdog Silences Database Exposing Mounting Military Losses in Ukraine
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine War Latest: UK to spend $545M on hypersonic weapons after Ukraine battlefield lessons
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Unmanned Systems Forces Strike Multiple Enemy Military Targets
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
6,000 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Seoul says
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine's Zelensky meets Iran's Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Munich, demands end to dictatorships
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Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 13, 2026 - reddit.com
Munich Security Conference and the U.S. elephant in the room
Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Cosmetic cover-up of Western elite corruption and crimes is no longer possible. The annual Munich Security Conference opens ...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 13, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
We should have brought more DVDs man... The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone.
The War Zone
Feb 13, 2026 - twz.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 12 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1450 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: The en...