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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicUkraine invasion

Topic: ukraine invasion

Russia captures Ukraine’s Avdiivka town, Moscow’s biggest gain in 9 months

Avdiivka, 15 km north of Donetsk, is one of the 5 major towns in eastern Ukraine where Moscow is conducting its offensive. Ukraine withdrew to 'preserve the lives' of servicemen.

Ukraine recaptures additional territories in the East, South in counteroffensive

Kyiv's troops have liberated 51 square km (19 square miles) near Bakhmut since the start of the counteroffensive, Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar said.

McDonald’s reopens in Kyiv, Ukraine foreign minister credits US for the same

The world's biggest burger chain closed its restaurants in Ukraine and Russia in March 2022, following Moscow's invasion of the eastern European country.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.