MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-16
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.
Munich, 2007: The day the West was told no
They like to pretend it came out of nowhere.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 15, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Ukrainian drones hit key Russian oil port, local governor says
With Russia's fossil-fuel earnings funding its war on Ukraine, Kyiv views oil export sites as key targets.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 15, 2026 - politico.eu
A relationship on the rocks: Europe and America need each other, but trust is gone
This year’s Munich Security Conference was milder than last year’s, but Donald Trump has fundamentally changed transatlantic ties.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 15, 2026 - politico.eu
Space Force beats its recruiting goal in just five months as service rushes to expand
The service continues to beat its recruitment benchmarks and now wants to double in size to meet orbital threats from China and Russia. The post Space Force beats its recruiting goal in just five mont...
Task & Purpose
Feb 15, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Sochi, Russia, reportedly under Ukrainian drone/missile attack. 14. - 15.02.2026
$1 submitted by /u/GermanDronePilot
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Will Cuba return to U.S. colonial rule?
As the White House threatens war against Cuba, I am reminded of the charming evenings my parents and I spent at Havana’s venerable ‘Floridita Bar, sipping a newly invented cocktail, the Margarita, wit...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 15, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor For The First Time
Micro nuclear reactors are being seen as a way to get critical bases off the grid, but they could also have a major impact on civilian energy production. The post C-17 Airlifts A Micro Nuclear Reactor...
The War Zone
Feb 15, 2026 - twz.com
Ukrainian drone attack targets multiple Russian oblasts, Bryansk reportedly left largely without electricity
Russian officials reported a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple regions on Feb. 15, including areas near Moscow and Bryansk Oblasts.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says
Key developments on Feb. 14-15:Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service saysUkraine hits Russia's BK-16 landing craft in Crimea and other targets in Russia...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
At least 3 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine over past day
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Feb. 15 that Russia launched around 1,300 drones, more than 1,200 guided bombs, and 50 mostly ballistic missiles at Ukraine over the past week, targeting energy infra...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russia destroys Ukraine’s cruise missile production
A Russian missile strike destroyed a production line for Ukraine’s Flamingo cruise missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Feb. 14 during a briefing on the sidelines of the Munich Securi...
War in Ukraine – Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Feb 15, 2026 - defence-blog.com
Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian Black Sea port ahead of US-brokered peace talks
submitted by /u/stammerton
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
German Stark Builds Drones Production in Ukraine to Adapt Them Faster to Modern Warfare
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost around 1,253,270 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Feb. 15, 2026.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine сonfirms strike on oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, hits air defense system in Crimea
Ukraine carried out strikes on an oil terminal in southern Russia and a Russian air defense system in Crimea overnight on Feb. 14–15, according to Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR).
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 15 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1453rd 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...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Feb 15, 2026 - uavarta.org
Poland should ‘begin work’ on nuclear defenses, Nawrocki says
Warsaw should base its security strategy around 'nuclear potential,' Polish president said.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 15, 2026 - politico.eu
German Stark Builds Drones Production in Ukraine to Adapt Them Faster to Modern Warfare
submitted by /u/Scary_Statement4612
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Moscow under massive drone attack: What we know so far
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
👺 Russia reports large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, including on Moscow
submitted by /u/Orcasystems99
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelenskyy: Putin not being in prison is the largest compromise the world has made
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Drones Strike Port of Taman, Fuel Tank Catches Fire
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
German-Made Chips Power Russian Shahed Drones, Investigation Finds
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
The friendship between China and ASEAN could redefine the geopolitics of the Far East
China cannot ignore the marked American presence in the area, so it will have to carefully consider each step in order to defuse possible tampering and establish genuine cooperation aimed at shared su...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 15, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
'Air defense is a daily necessity' — Zelensky says additional aid packages expected soon following return from Munich
"There were many meetings, and most importantly – there will be new support packages for Ukraine. The key priority is missiles for air defense, for protection against ballistic missiles," Zelensky sai...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russia revives election-day truce offer, proposes UN rule for Ukraine
Russia said it is ready to halt strikes on Ukraine for a single day of voting and floated UN-backed "temporary external governance," after Zelensky said elections could be held following two months of...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 15, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine’s survival still an ‘open question’, Kyiv mayor warns
Vitali Klitschko says Russia is seeking to annihilate the country’s statehood
War in Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - ft.com
Rubios Rede und Beweise im Mordfall Nawalny
Rixa Fürsen und Gordon Repinski analysieren und bilanzieren den Samstag auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz. Die Ansprache des US-Außenministers Marco Rubio war versöhnlicher als viele erwartet hatt...
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 15, 2026 - politico.eu
Ukraine сonfirms strike on oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, hits air defense system in Crimea
submitted by /u/AdSpecialist6598
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Putin pretends to sleep during Ukraines 2022 Winter Olympics opening. The russian invasion will start just a few days after.
submitted by /u/GreenEyeOfADemon
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
We Managed To Raise $620.72 Towards 3 Drone Detection Devices " Chujka" To Detect Incoming Drones For The 122nd Brigade. We need to raise $1344.28 More To Close This. If You're Able To Help Please See The Thread.
submitted by /u/ongand2
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Drones Strike Port of Taman, Fuel Tank Catches Fire
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelenskyy thanks Orbán: "He pushes all of us to be better"
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
According to preliminary information, the Luch Thermal Power Plant in Belgorod was hit by missiles.
submitted by /u/Orcasystems99
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian Resistance Burns Russian Electric Locomotive Used For Military Supply Runs
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
‘What Do You Mean ‘Refusal’? Move Forward’ – Russian Commanders Force Troops Into ‘Meat-Grinder’ Assaults. The intercepted recording illustrates how Russian field commanders are under intense pressure to demonstrate compliance with orders and report results to their superiors as quickly as possible.
submitted by /u/MaryADraper
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Oil Export Hub and Destroys Pantsir Air Defense System in Crimea
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Russian Commanders Use Threats to Force Deadly Assaults Amid Low Morale
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
The Starlink Shutdown - Russian Military Communications, Corruption & Satellites in Ukraine
submitted by /u/Standard_Spaniard
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 15, 2026 - reddit.com
Vannacciate, ovvero cose che solo un incursore è capace di fare
Il Generale Incursore sta conducendo una incursione e arriverà fino in fondo. Dai partiti del “dissenso” a quelli di Governo, come folgore dal cielo è giunto, ha colpito ed ha lasciato il segno.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 15, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 14 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1452 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: On 1...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Feb 14, 2026 - uavarta.org
In Munich, Europe Says It Is ‘De-risking’ From the U.S. Amid Trump’s Unpredictability
In Munich, European leaders were also talking about “de-risking” from the United States, citing President Trump’s unpredictability.