MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-22
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.
“Weapons and aids to Ukraine would face retaliations”: Russia threatens retaliation against Korea over NATO PURL program
$1 submitted by /u/Freewhale98
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 22, 2026 - reddit.com
Four Years On, Ukraine Supporters Rally in Washington, Call for ‘Rock-Solid’ Western Unity
Four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbor, hundreds of Ukraine's supporters gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, transforming the heart of the US capital into ...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 22, 2026 - rferl.org
Longest Range Flamingo Strike Yet! 1.400km! Hits Iskander Missile Factory in Votkinsky
submitted by /u/one_and_equal
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 22, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia rushed reinforcements to its fracturing southeast. They rode in unarmored and in broad daylight
Two weeks after Russian communications collapsed, Ukrainian troops are still counterattacking—and inflicting heavy losses on the Russians.
Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press
Feb 21, 2026 - euromaidanpress.com
L’ucrainizzazione di Taiwan
Uno “scudo di silicio” in grado di mantenere costantemente acceso l’interesse degli Stati Uniti a impedire la riunificazione di Taiwan con la Repubblica Popolare Cinese.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 21, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
The American strategy in the Caucasus, Europe, and the future of the region
Europe will be forced even more to choose sides, deprived of its presence in the Mediterranean and control of the routes. An incredibly effective soft power.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 21, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
War on Iran is the opposite of ‘realism’
No one really knows what goes on inside the mind of President Donald Trump. But judging by the significant, ongoing U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, one can make an informed guess: He thinks ...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 21, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
La Turchia sarà il prossimo obiettivo militare di Trump?
La Turchia continua a rappresentare per Washington un alleato utile, non più necessario, e certamente problematico
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 21, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
One minute to midnight
Notwithstanding some of the positive words that came out following the talks in Geneva on Tuesday between the United States and Iran, the die is cast… The United States is going to attack Iran in an a...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 21, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Russia injures at least 15 in missile and drone attacks across Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson
The main target was Odesa Oblast, where two people were injured after drones tore into houses and a four-storey apartment block, the emergency services reported on Feb. 21.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 21, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine Claims New Long-Range Cruise Missile Hit Weapons Factory In Central Russia
Russian pounded Ukraine's Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, hitting a power facility, while launching scores of drones and missile at targets across the country. At least two people were injured in t...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 21, 2026 - rferl.org
Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week
Concrete is so hot right now... 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 21, 2026 - twz.com
‘Pressure’ trailer has Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, and focuses a lot on D-Day’s weather
The new film turns weather forecast into a suspense drama with the fate of World War II in the balance. The post ‘Pressure’ trailer has Brendan Fraser as Eisenhower, and focuses a lot on D-Day’s weath...
Task & Purpose
Feb 21, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
What An Obscure Russian Memorial Says About The Cost Of Moscow's War In Ukraine
Bashkortostan appears to have suffered more casualties than any other region of Russia since Moscow launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to the patchy data available.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 21, 2026 - rferl.org
El desplazamiento de la ONU como foro para la paz: ¿Qué pasa con BRICS+ y el Consejo de Paz de Trump?
Puede haber una concordancia inercial entre BRICS+ y el Consejo de Paz para Gaza: la necesidad de superar a Naciones Unidas como foro propicio para las naciones.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 21, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
4 killed in northeastern Ukraine as Russia strikes ambulance carrying minor hospitalized in blast, targets Mondelez factory
A Russian drone attack in northeastern Ukraine's Sumy Oblast killed two brothers and a married couple, while a missile attack damaged a production facility belonging to U.S. multinational company Mond...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 21, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine strikes Russian MLRS threatening frontline cities
Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces released combat footage showing the detection and destruction of a Russian 300-mm Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system during an operation conducted on occupied te...
War in Ukraine – Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Feb 21, 2026 - defence-blog.com
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
Polling in Russia suggests strong support for President Vladimir Putin. Yet below the surface, popular sentiment is more mixed.
Ukraine invasion 2022 – The Conversation
Feb 21, 2026 - theconversation.com
Fico threatens to cut Ukraine’s emergency power over oil transit dispute
Slovakia’s prime minister said he will halt emergency electricity exports to Ukraine unless oil flows resume, joining Hungary in escalating an energy standoff with Kyiv.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 21, 2026 - politico.eu
As Russia's War On Ukraine Nears Fifth Year, Analysts See 'Frozen' Prospects For Peace
As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, former US diplomats and analysts say the conflict is increasingly defined by hardened positions and structural constraints...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 21, 2026 - rferl.org
Zelensky introduces new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Feb. 21 that Ukraine is imposing new sanctions targeting the captains of Russia's shadow fleet.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 21, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Ukraine returns 2 children from Russian-occupied Kherson Oblast
The children were returned under the Bring Kids Back UA initiative, which finds and returns Ukrainian children from occupied territories and Russia, alongside the Save Ukraine organization.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 21, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 21 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1459 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 oc...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Feb 21, 2026 - uavarta.org
Zelensky: Ukrainian Forces Liberate 300 km² as Result of Counterattacks in Zaporizhzhia Region
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine hits one of Russia's most important ballistic missile factories in long-range strike, local officials, media report
submitted by /u/Orcasystems99
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Seven Shahed Drones Downed During Combat Sortie
submitted by /u/No-Meal2561
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Russian HIMARS Equivalent Blown to Pieces by Ukraine Drone Mid-Strike, Video — UNITED24 Media
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
A rare look inside a PLAN Type 09IVa Jin-class SSBN Boomer
During a Chinese New Year segment aired by China Central Television (CCTV), viewers were given an unusual glimpse inside a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Type 09IVa Jin-class ballistic‑missile s...
China Defense Blog
Feb 21, 2026 - china-defense.blogspot.com
Ukraine hits Russian planes, ships in Crimea, artillery in major strikes on occupied territories
The final extent of the damage on the Crimean Peninsula is still being assessed, the General Staff said.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 21, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,258,890 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,010 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day, while Ukrainian forces also downed a helicopter.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 21, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Hungary Poses Unexpected Hurdle to Europe’s 90-Billion Euro Loan to Ukraine
While the delay may prove to be procedural, Hungary signaled that it could cause problems as the European Union works to send money to Ukraine.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 21, 2026 - nytimes.com
CIA initially backed Nord Stream sabotage plan, report finds
submitted by /u/superpaforador
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelensky: Ukrainian Forces Liberate 300 km² as Result of Counterattacks in Zaporizhzhia Region
submitted by /u/Mil_in_ua
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine liberates 300 square km in southern counteroffensive, Zelensky says — here's what that means
submitted by /u/AdSpecialist6598
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
The war is not over. Half of the required funds has already been raised, but we still need the other half. Help us improve the working conditions of the 78th Brigade headquarters. Details are in the description and comments.
$1 submitted by /u/KateKozakDrive
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine strikes missile plant deep inside Russia
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine confirms Flamingo strike on key Russian ballistic missile factory
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian forces strike two Russian border guard ships, two Be-12 aircraft in Crimea
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Playing on Putin’s Team: Why the Shutdown of Druzhba Forced Orban and Fico to Go All In
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Sanctioned Russian Defense Plant Erupts in Flames After Drone Strike in Mordovia — UNITED24 Media
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 21, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukraine’s Flamingo Missiles Fly 1,300km to Hit Russia’s Nuclear & Iskander Production Hub
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997