MSM Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-02-25
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.
As Russia rained missiles on Ukrainian cities last fall, US issued warning to Kyiv over Black Sea drone strike, ambassador says
The U.S. State Department warned Ukraine in November 2025 that its strike on Russia's Novorossiysk port threatened American economic interests.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 25, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
“What broke your heart in service?” Ukrainian soldiers answer on war’s fourth anniversary
A wounded man shot himself during an assault. The reason and his last words will stay with his unit forever.
Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2026 news - Euromaidan Press
Feb 24, 2026 - euromaidanpress.com
Iranians worry over American military buildup as next, last-chance round of talks with the US nears
Some say the situation feels hopeless.
Military – Daily Press
Feb 24, 2026 - dailypress.com
Marco Rubio’s Cecil Rhodes moment
The U.S. secretary of state is reviving the language and intent of 19th century colonialism to deter what he sees as “the forces of civilizational erasure that today menace both America and Europe ali...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
AI Is Now Helping The F-35 Spot Enemy Air Defenses
New artificial intelligence technology is giving the F-35 the ability to pick out confusing threat emissions and get them properly identified faster. The post AI Is Now Helping The F-35 Spot Enemy Air...
The War Zone
Feb 24, 2026 - twz.com
1460 – 2920 – 4380 días…
Mil cuatrocientos sesenta días han pasado desde el inicio de la Operación Militar Especial -OME- rusa, gestada como respuesta a la expansión de la OTAN a través del proxy nazi ucraniano.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
War with Iran on hold… But for how long?
Trying to figure out what Trump and Netanyahu are going to do vis-a-vis Iran is like trying to read tea leaves in a monster hurricane. Let me start with the facts, i.e., what we know to be true...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
100 B-21 Stealth Bomber Fleet Size Target Unchanged For Now Despite Production Acceleration
The main goal of expanded B-21 production right now is getting the first Raiders fielded in 2027. The post 100 B-21 Stealth Bomber Fleet Size Target Unchanged For Now Despite Production Acceleration a...
The War Zone
Feb 24, 2026 - twz.com
Ukraine confirms interception of over 140,000 aerial targets since 2022
Ukraine’s Air Force said it has destroyed more than 140,000 aerial targets since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, including over 2,000 Kh-101 cruise missiles and roughly 44,...
War in Ukraine – Defence Blog – Military and Defense News
Feb 24, 2026 - defence-blog.com
Hegseth warns Anthropic to let the military use the company’s AI tech as it sees fit, AP sources say
CEO Dario Amodei has made clear his ethical concerns about unchecked government use of AI.
Military – Daily Press
Feb 24, 2026 - dailypress.com
The EU is going to Ukraine empty-handed ― thanks to Hungary
This is how Budapest spoiled EU's carefully choreographed trip to Kyiv.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
UK’s Starmer: Ukraine war the most critical issue of our age
The British PM will co-host a virtual “coalition of the willing” meeting on Tuesday.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
The fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
$1 submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
I BRICS partono da New Delhi: il primo vertice degli sherpa lancia l’anno Indiano
Presidenza, agenda economica, de-dollarizzazione, nuove adesioni: radiografia completa del vertice che apre il capitolo più ambizioso nella storia del raggruppamento
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
'Our sacrifices are worth freedom' — Ukrainian troops who have fought since 2014 look back
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago today — Feb. 24, 2022. For many Ukrainians, particularly those from Donbas and Crimea, the war began in 2014.To mark the anniversary, ...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Putin's 'parallel army' is now all that protects him.
As the allied forces converged on Berlin in 1945, "Huge numbers of underage males were removed from school in early 1945, and sent on what were essentially suicide missions. Hitler Youth activities of...
Ukraine Crisis and Putin
Feb 24, 2026 - ukukraine.blogspot.com
US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
U.S. military forces boarded the tanker to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela.
Military – Daily Press
Feb 24, 2026 - dailypress.com
We’ll find a way to get round Hungary and deliver Ukraine’s €90B loan, EU vows
EU chiefs assure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy they have the tools to unblock the funds.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since start of full-scale invasion
Britain is targeting Russia's war economy on the fourth anniversary of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
General Atomics Is Turning The MQ-9 Reaper Family Of Drones Into “Cruise Missile Trucks”
Branded content: Giving MQ-9's the ability to reach out over vast distances to launch standoff strikes after loitering for hours on its own is a unique capability for a tactical asset. The post Gener...
The War Zone
Feb 24, 2026 - twz.com
Fact-check: Russia pushes nuclear claims to derail peace talks, distract from war anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Moscow accused France and the U.K. of seeking to provide Ukraine with nuclear arms.Offering no evidence, Russia's Foreign Intelligence Servic...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Fight over military aviation safety reform stalls in Congress
The legislative fight hinged on whether or not to require military aircraft to use technology that advocates say could help prevent future mishaps and collisions. The post Fight over military aviation...
Task & Purpose
Feb 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Ukraine Marks 4th Anniversary Of Full-Scale War As Russia Strikes Zaporizhzhya
Ukrainians marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion with memorial ceremonies across Ukraine. European leaders attended events in Kyiv as people reflected on the war’s toll and the...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Recruited In Russia, Kyrgyz Men Go Missing In Ukraine -- Leaving Wives Desperate
Thousands of Central Asian families have been left searching for husbands drafted into the Russian Army and lost in the war in Ukraine, trapped between grief, bureaucracy, and silence. Their wives car...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Zelenskyy pushes for Ukraine’s 2027 EU accession as Europe marks four years of war – as it happened
Ursula von der Leyen talks up prospect of €90bn loan but appears cautious on timetable for Ukraine joining blocZelenskyy says “we must be just as determined and strong as we were when the invasion beg...
Ukraine war live | The Guardian
Feb 24, 2026 - theguardian.com
Canada announces $1.4 billion military aid package for Ukraine, expands sanctions against Russia
Canada announced a C$2 billion ($1.4 billion) military aid package for Ukraine on Feb. 24 and expanded sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Moscow’s “shadow fleet” and a lower oil pr...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
'You can't turn off your emotion' — Inside a Ukrainian morgue as war deaths mount
Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, experts at the Kharkiv Oblast forensic medical bureau — the oldest in Ukraine and founded in 1797 — continue to work tirelessly in what they se...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 24 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1462 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. Today marks the anniversary of the full-scale invasion. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operatio...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Feb 24, 2026 - uavarta.org
Using the 2026 Winter Olympics to Build Soft Power
The Olympics have a long history of countries and participants using the games as a platform to build soft power, promote propaganda, advance diplomacy, and highlight political causes. These efforts c...
War on the Rocks
Feb 24, 2026 - warontherocks.com
European leaders express solidarity with Ukraine as US hangs back
Trump administration sends no senior officials to Kyiv on fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion
War in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - ft.com
European Council president slams Hungary’s ‘disrespect’ over Ukraine loan
Budapest is threatening to block EU support for Ukraine.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
Four years of war — and Hungary breaks EU unity
Presented by Amazon
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
Red Cross Chief Says Russia Blocking Access to Ukrainian Prisoners Of War
Nearly 200,000 requests to trace missing people have been submitted to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from both Ukrainian and Russian families since the start of Moscow’s full-sca...
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Jesse Jackson e la lotta razziale negli Stati Uniti
Jesse Jackson: la politica del dialogo e della giustizia sociale contro le logiche del liberismo e della contrapposizione
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Is there figure skating without Russians?
It would seem not, at least judging by the dominant presence of Russian contenders on three sides in the international figure skating competition at the Milan Winter Olympics.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Upgraded F-22 “Raptor 2.0” Details Seen In New Model
A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods. The post Upgraded F-22 “Raptor 2.0” Details Seen In New Model appe...
The War Zone
Feb 24, 2026 - twz.com
Ukraine War Latest: 4 years after invading Ukraine, Russia admits war's goals 'not fully achieved'
Key developments on Feb. 24:4 years after invading Ukraine, Russia admits war's goals 'not fully achieved''10 steps ahead' — Fedorov outlines Ukraine's plan to force Russia to make peaceIn rare strike...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Most of Ukraine remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 23 that about 80% of Ukraine lacks protection against Russian ballistic missiles, renewing calls for additional air defense systems, including Patriots.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russian strike temporarily delayed Flamingo missile production, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian strike on a Ukrainian defense manufacturing facility temporarily delayed the rollout of Ukraine's domestically produced long-range Flamingo cruise missiles....
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Russian ‘illicit oil traders’ exposed by email blunder placed under UK sanctions
Apparent network of energy companies’ vast reach revealed by FT
War in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - ft.com
The war in Ukraine, four years later
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia and Ukraine are at the “beginning of the end” of their war
War in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - ft.com
Ukraine Marks Fourth Year of War With Russia With Moment of Silence
Ukrainians on Tuesday commemorated four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion began. Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed on both sides in Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II...
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
These Ukrainians Don’t Want to Be Traded to Russia for Peace
Four years into the war, a major sticking point in talks is control of the eastern Donetsk region. Residents could face an agonizing choice if Ukraine gives up the territory.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Security-Update: Ukraine – vier Jahre Krieg mit Russland
Präsentiert von Roche Deutschland.
War in Ukraine – POLITICO
Feb 24, 2026 - politico.eu
Footage of Russian air attack on Kyiv captured from The International Space Station at night of 26 December 2025. 10 ballistic missiles, 30 guided missiled and hundreds of drones were applied in the attack
$1 submitted by /u/BananaBrumik
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainians about how the war has changed them
$1 submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelensky says Putin has ‘not broken’ Ukrainians as he marks 4 years since Russia’s all-out invasion
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops in Ukraine war executed on commanders' orders
submitted by /u/HappyBergkamper
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Putin's war against Ukraine is 'triple failure for Russia,' says Macron
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
'Sea Of Pain': Emotional Ceremonies Held Across Ukraine As Russia's Full-Scale Invasion Enters 5th Year
Ukrainians have been laying flowers, lighting candles, and remembering the fallen at ceremonies in towns and cities across the country marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Russia Invades Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Feb 24, 2026 - rferl.org
Universities, miracles and relativism
A discipline – a much despised discipline, and whose content varies depending on the institution – says that miracles and demonic actions can be real, writes Bruna Frascolla.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Kaja Kallas: una figura scomoda utile agli scopi russofobi dell’UE
Kallas è diventata un esempio di retorica ideologica: svolge il ruolo di “guardiana” della russofobia europea e non sembra preoccuparsi di essere considerata “sciocca” per le sue dichiarazioni pubblic...
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Will Begin VTOL Flight Testing In Kansas This Year
Getting Shield AI's hugely ambitious X-BAT off the ground vertically and recovering it the same way is essential to its business case. The post X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Will Begin VTOL Flight Testing In...
The War Zone
Feb 24, 2026 - twz.com
US abstains from UN vote on 'lasting peace in Ukraine' on 4th anniversary of war
"Is not missing children, shelling of cities, and the killing of innocents enough? It is not a business deal — it is war," former Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said in a scathing post after the vote.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
UK exempts Druzhba pipeline as it unveils its biggest Russia sanctions package, document shows
The Druzhba pipeline, a major route supplying Russian crude through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia, has become the focus of a dispute between Kyiv and the two EU countries.
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
Jan Lipavsky: What is our Ukraine policy? Victory, victory at all costs
As Churchill said of another war, Ukraine and the West must have "victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be."As the fifth year of Russia's war against Ukraine is po...
The Kyiv Independent
Feb 24, 2026 - kyivindependent.com
VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability rule, official says
On Tuesday, a group of 21 Democrats and Independent lawmakers sent a letter to the VA urging that the rule be immediately revoked. The post VA has no plans of ‘ever doing anything’ about disability ru...
Task & Purpose
Feb 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
National Guard takes on 5-foot snow drifts in town hit hard by blizzard
In Duxbury, Massachusetts, National Guardsmen in hulking off-road trucks stepped in for first responders on more than 30 emergency calls in 24 hours, the town’s fire chief said. The post National Guar...
Task & Purpose
Feb 24, 2026 - taskandpurpose.com
Agentic AI and the Pentagon’s Integration Challenge
Agentic AI is quickly moving from demo to deployment inside the Department of Defense. But what does it actually mean to give AI “agency” — and what does it take to make those systems work on real mil...
War on the Rocks
Feb 24, 2026 - warontherocks.com
The Danger in the Middle: Will Xi’s Purges Increase the Risk of War?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has purged dozens of senior People’s Liberation Army officers since mid-2023, including two in January, but will this increase the risk of war? The loss of experienced office...
War on the Rocks
Feb 24, 2026 - warontherocks.com
Washington warns Ukraine over striking US economic interests in Russia
Kyiv’s ambassador to Washington asserts state department complained after strike on Russian port in November
War in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - ft.com
Russia targets Telegram as rift with founder Pavel Durov deepens
Kremlin steps up curbs against messaging app and promotes a state-backed rival
War in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - ft.com
Europe re-arms as US slows defence spending
Washington remains world’s largest military power but European capitals spend more than before, says IISS
War in Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - ft.com
Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest
Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.
NYT > Russia-Ukraine War
Feb 24, 2026 - nytimes.com
Kaleykino Oil Pumping Station Still Burning After Ukrainian Drone Strike
$1 submitted by /u/ResPublicaMgz
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
The Kaleykino oil pumping station in Russia's Tatarstan is burning for a second day after multiple Ukrainian drone strikes. More than 1,200 km from Ukraine’s border. Four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Zelensky reveals bunker where he told Biden 'I need ammunition, not a ride'
submitted by /u/ZizuX6
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Today marks exactly four years since the start of the full-scale military invasion. I spoke a little about our work at the local school.
submitted by /u/CF_Siveryany
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
President Zelenskyy addressed the nation as Russia’s full-scale invasion entered its fourth year: "Ukrainians will not forget it."
submitted by /u/UNITED24Media
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Ukrainian USF Birds hunted down high valuable enemy targets in the night of February 24, 2026: Uragan, Buk, Pantsir, and Malakhit. MLRS, SAM, SPAAGM and radar were hit by FP drones.
submitted by /u/GermanDronePilot
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
4 Years of War, 4 Years of Support! Ukraine Aid Operations delivers more ground drones to our Khartiia warriors - and collects for more ground drones (see comments)! Thank you Reddit for your support during the last 4 years!
submitted by /u/Ukraine_Aid_Ops
Reddit : Welcome to Ukraine - Ласкаво просимо в Україну!
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Putin cannot disguise the true scale of his failure - Russia is on the brink
submitted by /u/theipaper
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
‘We Do Not Want War Criminals to Roam Our Streets’: EU Slashes Russian Mission, Pushes Schengen Ban
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia’s Fossil Fuel Revenues Collapse 27% Amid Ukraine War in Year Four
submitted by /u/BlackWolfHowling
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia claims France and United Kingdom are planning to arm Ukraine with nuclear weapons
submitted by /u/Flimsy_Pudding1362
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Canada announces more military aid for Ukraine on war’s fourth anniversary
submitted by /u/AdventurousWonder373
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russia buys ‘Trojan horse’ homes near military bases across Europe
submitted by /u/DescriptionSignal458
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Russian losses in the war with Ukraine. Mediazona count, updated [200,186 dead]
submitted by /u/JaB675
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
'Our sacrifices are worth freedom' — Ukrainian troops who have fought since 2014 look back
submitted by /u/KI_official
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
Video: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wishes Estonia a happy Independence Day
submitted by /u/WillyNilly1997
Reddit : News & Events Surrounding Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
Feb 24, 2026 - reddit.com
A trágica realidade dos mercenários brasileiros no conflito ucraniano
Recente assassinato de mercenário brasileiro mostrou ao mundo a dura realidade sobre as práticas do regime de Kiev.
Strategic Culture Foundation
Feb 24, 2026 - strategic-culture.su
Anduril’s Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft Is Now Flying With AIM-120 AMRAAM
The USAF says its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program has entered the weapons integration and captive carry testing phase. The post Anduril’s Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft Is Now Flying W...
The War Zone
Feb 23, 2026 - twz.com
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 23 February 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1461 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: Sinc...
News - Ukrainian Women's Guard
Feb 23, 2026 - uavarta.org
Zelenskyy says war in Ukraine at ‘beginning of the end’
In an FT interview, Ukrainian president urges Trump to see through Russia’s ‘games’