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Russia denies Trump's announcement of second U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh
Moscow has unexpectedly contradicted U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of negotiations with Russia about ending the war against Ukraine, slated for February 25 in Riyadh. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated to Russian media that no U.S.-Russia meeting is planned on the mentioned date.
"I cannot confirm this. No meeting is being prepared in Riyadh," he said.
According to Ryabkov, intensive preparatory work is necessary before holding such a meeting, …
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Zelensky rejects Trump’s claim of U.S. assistance as debt
Speaking at the press conference "Ukraine: Year 2025", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he does not acknowledge the U.S. assistance as debt, contrary to U.S. President Donald Trump's claims. According to Zelensky, an agreement was reached with the previous U.S. administration categorizing the aid as a grant.
"Regarding the agreement, I mentioned earlier; it all started with our victory plan. We believe Russia is occupying our territories, and we must defend them against the …
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NATO plans strategic pipeline expansion to strengthen eastern flank against Russia
NATO is reportedly considering the construction of a new network of pipelines to enhance military preparedness against potential Russian aggression, according to documents from Germany's Bundeswehr, as reported by Der Spiegel.
The proposed pipeline would connect Germany with Poland and the Czech Republic, ensuring a steady supply of jet fuel to NATO forces positioned on its eastern flank in the event of a conflict. German military officials have stressed that the absence of such a robust fuel …
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Ukraine's Security Chief reveals foiled Russian assassination plans against Budanov and Zelensky
During the "Ukraine. Year 2025" Forum, Vasyl Maliuk, the head of Ukraine's Security Service, revealed startling information: over the course of three years of full-scale conflict, 102 Russian intelligence networks were uncovered in Ukraine.
"Among them were those who aimed to eliminate our Commander-in-Chief, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky," he emphasized. Maliuk pointed out that Russian intelligence agencies had attempted to assassinate Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defense …
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Russian troops struggle as Ukrainian Forces block main offensive on Pokrovsk
According to Forbes, Russian forces, cornered and facing significant setbacks near Pokrovsk, are shifting their focus to alternative targets. The Russian command is now concentrating its efforts not on Pokrovsk, but on neighboring fronts in Novopavlivka and Toretsk, according to the Center for Operational Strategy (COS).
A Russian T-80 tank recently met its fiery end due to a strike by a Ukrainian drone near Pokrovsk, turning into a symbol of a dangerous dilemma for the Russian forces. Forbes …
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Ukraine's Air Force intercepts record 138 drones in massive Russian assault
On the night of February 23, Russian forces launched an unprecedented drone assault against Ukraine, deploying 267 "Shahed" attack drones and various decoy drones, according to the Air Force. The attack affected several regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Poltava, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia, as well as the cities of Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia themselves. Of the total drones deployed, 138 were shot down across Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, …
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US pushes for stricter mineral rights deal with Ukraine
The United States has proposed a more stringent version of a mineral resources agreement with Ukraine. This updated draft, as reported by NV, is even tougher than the previous version which was declined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Key facets of the new American proposal include:
- The agreement is strictly commercial and does not offer security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Contributions to the special fund will follow a 2:1 ratio, with Ukraine contributing 2/3 of future mining …
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U.S. attempts to block Ukrainian UN resolution condemning Russia, proposes controversial alternative
The United States is reportedly attempting to thwart a Ukrainian-led UN resolution condemning Russia for its aggressive war, marking the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor. This development was reported on February 22 by Bloomberg and The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has called on UN members to support an American draft resolution. "The United States has proposed a straightforward, historic resolution to the United …
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Russia and the U.S. set to meet again in two weeks
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an upcoming meeting between Russia and the United States within the next two weeks.
In an interview with RIA Novosti, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the meeting will be conducted at the level of heads of respective departments.
Ryabkov highlighted a mutual agreement to hold comprehensive consultations aimed at systematically and thoroughly addressing a range of contentious issues. "We need to identify who on the …
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Ukrainian Forces unfazed by potential Starlink shutdown
Amid growing concerns of a potential Starlink shutdown suggested by some Western media outlets, Ukrainian military officials emphasize their readiness to maintain stable communication on the battlefield. Military radio technology expert Serhii "Flash" Beskrestov highlighted that as early as the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine's defense forces were already establishing alternative communication channels.
These alternatives span from radio relay systems to fiber-optic …