On February 17, 2026, Ukraine recaptured 201 sq km from Russia, leveraging a communication shutdown affecting Russian forces. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of impending Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, while Ukraine’s Air Force reported 62 drone strikes overnight. In Geneva, trilateral ceasefire talks commenced, with both sides aiming to address territorial and humanitarian issues. Meanwhile, former Energy Minister Galushchenko faced corruption allegations as Ukraine’s anticorruption agency expanded its investigation.
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