Pravda World News
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:50:00 +0300Azerbaijan Rejects Accusations After Washington Demonstration Disruption
The Washington Post reported that members of the security detail of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev allegedly confronted demonstrators in Washington. Several participants in a rally calling for the release of Azerbaijani political prisoners stated...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:32:00 +0300Biden’s Call to Putin: Intelligence Fears and the Diplomacy Behind the Scenes
Former US President Joe Biden placed a direct call to Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2021 after receiving intelligence reports that deeply unsettled the White House, according to The Guardian. Sources cited by the publication claim that American...
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0300Unidentified Boeing from Andrews Base Traverses Russia, Carries 'Unusual Cargo'
An unidentified aircraft from the United States crossed Russian territory on the morning of February 20, when observers detected it over Murmansk Oblast. Officials did not release detailed information about the flight. The unusual route quickly fuele...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0300NATO Medical Aircraft Evacuate 200 Wounded Officers from Ukraine
Medical aircraft from NATO countries regularly arriving in the Polish city of Rzeszów near the Ukrainian border deliver medicines and equipment and evacuate seriously wounded Western military personnel, Russian honored military pilot Vladimir Popov ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0300Multiple Medical Aircraft Arrive at Rzeszów Airport Near Ukraine Border
Over the past two days, at least four medical aircraft have arrived at Rzeszów Airport in Poland, located near the Ukrainian border.
On the evening of February 17, a medical-configured Boeing 737 operated by Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) arrived from ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0300Ex-Ukrainian President Poroshenko Says Zelensky Erred by Entering Talks Without Europe
Former Ukrainian President and leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, said that current President Volodymyr Zelensky made a mistake in negotiations with Russia.
According to Poroshenko, the mistake was allowing himself to be drawn...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0300Top EU Spies See Little Chance of Peace in Ukraine in 2026
Leaders of five European intelligence agencies do not foresee the Ukraine conflict ending in 2026, Reuters said citing anonymous sources within the intelligence community.
"European intelligence chiefs assess the likelihood of reaching a ceasefire a...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0300'Well, This is It!' Russia Reacts to Zaluzhnyi Challenging Zelensky in Devastating Interview
Political tensions surrounding Valerii Zaluzhnyi and Volodymyr Zelensky intensified after sharp accusations about Ukraine's failed counteroffensive.
Medvedev Declares the Beginning of a Political Clash
Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0300Arctic Resources, Gold, Sanctions, and Business: Inside the Reported Russia–US Talks
Russia's Security Council allegedly prepared a plan for what sources described as the "greatest deal” with the United States ahead of the Alaska summit in August 2025, The Economist reported. According to the publication, the proposal centered on l...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0300Nikita Khrushchev's Granddaughter Sparks Controversy Over Crimea Transfer Remarks
Nina Khrushcheva, granddaughter of former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, stated in a recent interview that her grandfather's 1954 decision to transfer Crimea to Ukraine was a managerial move intended to strengthen ties between Ukraine and Russia.
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0300Israel Rates Iran Strike Probability at 40–55 Percent as US Tankers and AWACS Deploy
In a significant buildup, multiple US military aircraft-including refueling, transport, and AWACS planes-have arrived in Europe and are now heading toward the Middle East.
Aircraft Deployed
9 KC-135R aerial refueling tankers
3 military tran...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0300Zelensky Admits Progress at Geneva Talks, Outlines Two Unresolved Issues
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky spoke about the progress achieved in military matters during the Geneva negotiations. According to him, Ukrainian forces understand the mechanisms for implementing the agreements, but political will is necessar...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0300Slovakia Cuts Diesel Fuel Supplies to Ukraine, Threatens to Cut Electricity Too
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a halt in electricity supplies if Ukraine continues to block oil shipments through the Druzhba pipeline, TASR news agency said.
Fico Issues Strong Warning
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0300Airbus Returns to Ukraine for Critical Helicopter Maintenance
In response to Kyiv's persistent requests for maintenance of 55 Airbus helicopters (H225, H145, and H125) purchased in 2018, Airbus Group has returned to Ukraine. Diplomatic sources indicate that, in recent months, Airbus Helicopters personnel have b...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:33:00 +0300Gold for Sanctions Relief: US and Russia Eye 12 Trillion Dollar Grand Bargain
The United States conducted extensive preparatory analysis of possible scenarios for lifting sanctions on Russia, The Economist reports citing sources familiar with the discussions.
Legal Groundwork in Washington
The magazine, referencing Patrick ...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0300'Moment of Truth': Moscow Responds to Zelensky’s Statements on Negotiations
Russian political figures reacted strongly to statements made by Volodymyr Zelensky after negotiations in Geneva, with several officials arguing that rhetoric will not influence the course of talks.
Senator Calls It 'Moment of Truth'
In remarks to...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:23:00 +0300Russia, US, and Ukraine Conclude High-Stakes Geneva Meeting
Russia, Ukraine, and the United States concluded two days of negotiations in Geneva, according to the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to the Russian president.
Lengthy and Tense Discussions
On the second day, February 18...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:49:00 +0300Germany Halts ASUS and Acer PC Sales After Nokia Patent Dispute
A court in Munich has prohibited the sale of desktop and laptop computers from ASUS and Acer in Germany, reports PC Welt. While the ruling's precise legal basis remains undisclosed, journalists link the decision to alleged patent violations involving...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0300Iran Conducts Strait of Hormuz Drills Amid Threats to Global Oil Flow
As part of ongoing military exercises, Iran has temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping to implement "measures ensuring navigational safety,” reports Fararu. The drills, named "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz,” aim to t...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:21:00 +0300Russian Navy Ready to Break Through Western Maritime Blockades
Nikolai Patrushev, aide to the President of Russia and chairman of the Maritime Board, outlined what he described as serious risks to Russia's maritime trade. The Russian Navy remains prepared to defend sea lines of communication, he said in an inter...