The Latest Breaking News from Ukraine

Crude Oil Prices Supported by Heightened Geopolitical Risks and Falling US Supplies

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) on Thursday closed up +1.24 (+1.90%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) closed up +0.0386 (+1.96%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Wednesday’s sharp rally on Thursday, with crude climbing to a 6.5-month high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. Mounting geopolitical risks...

Barchart · Feb 19

Sexual violence in the Ukraine war: Seven women break their silence at the Berlinale

They survived Russian imprisonment, torture and sexual violence. In "Traces", seven Ukrainian women tell their story - and transform pain into strength. A documentary about war crimes, dignity and the fight for justice.

Euronews · Feb 19

Crude Oil Prices Jump on Heightened Geopolitical Risks and Falling US Supplies

March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is up +1.58 (+2.42%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is up +0.0311 (+1.58%). Crude oil and gasoline prices added to Wednesday’s sharp rally today, with crude climbing to a 6.5-month high and gasoline posting a 1-week high. Mounting geopolitical risks in the...

Barchart · Feb 19

How Putin turned Russia’s post-Soviet ‘national humiliation’ into military aggression in Ukraine

As the 21st century dawned, a newly elected Vladmir Putin was making friends on the world stage. He smiled for photo ops at G8 meetings, and was the first foreign leader to call George W. Bush after the attacks of 9/11, offering his support against terrorism.

The Conversation · Feb 19

Russia recruits over 1,000 Kenyans to fight in Putin’s war in Ukraine, intelligence report says

A new Kenyan intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 19

EU calls emergency meeting over Hungary and Slovakia's energy standoff with Ukraine

The European Commission has convened an emergency Oil Coordination Group meeting after Hungary and Slovakia halted diesel supplies to Ukraine, escalating a dispute over the Russian Druzhba pipeline.

Euronews · Feb 19

Russia tested NATO’s airspace 18 times in 2025 alone – a 200% surge that signals a dangerous shift

Russian aircraft, drones and missiles have violated NATO airspace dozens of times since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022.

The Conversation · Feb 19

More than 1,000 Kenyans lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine war, report says

Intelligence findings given to parliament say ‘rogue’ agencies and individuals recruiting Kenyan nationals to frontline

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Kyiv zoo braves blackouts and bombardment to keep animals warm

Staff are using stoves and generators to keep lions, camels and Ukraine’s lone gorilla safe from winter and war

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19

Zelensky tears into Putin over Ukraine-Russia peace talks: ‘I don’t need historical s**t’

It comes after further talks between Moscow and Kyiv in Geneva failed to make significant progress

The Independent UK · Feb 19