Ukraine: The Latest Ukraine ‘on the offensive’ after Russian Starlink shutdown & fresh peace talks to start in Geneva ‘next week’
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Feb 13, 2026 Leaders gather in Munich and Ramstein to discuss big security pledges and air-defence plans. Local Ukrainian counterattacks and frontline shifts near Dnipro, Kupiansk and high-rise pockets are examined. Moscow’s clampdown on Starlink and messaging apps is explored alongside resistance operations in occupied territories. Drama off-stage includes a Donbas play and fresh peace talks due in Geneva next week.
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Munich Stresses European Strength And Defence Industry
- At Munich, leaders emphasised Europe's untapped potential versus Russia and called for pushing Moscow to exhaustion economically and militarily.
- Zelensky promoted joint drone ventures and expects 10,000 drones this year plus more joint factories.
Zelensky Prioritises Dignified, Lasting Peace
- Zelensky insists he'd accept no deal rather than a bad one and prioritises dignified, lasting peace with reliable security guarantees.
- He frames peace engagement as cautious, not a sign of weakness or imminent concession.
Russia To Ship Oil To Strained Cuba
- Russia plans to supply oil to Cuba amid US sanctions, heightening geopolitical tension and risking confrontations over tankers.
- Cuba faces severe fuel shortages and cascading humanitarian and transport disruptions.
