• 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • Putin unveils ambitious plans to use nuclear submarines for LNG transportation

    Russia is aiming to transport gas using nuclear-powered submarines. The project involves the creation of a massive 360-meter-long submarine gas carrier, boasting a capacity of around 180,000 tons.

    The country's plans to construct these submarines for transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) were highlighted by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Future Technologies Forum in Moscow. He mentioned that he first heard about this innovative idea from Mikhail Kovalchuk, president of the …

  • Orban’s son-in-law considers buying Raiffeisen's Russian arm amid controversial talks

    In a potential shake-up in the banking world, Hungarian millionaire Istvan Tiborcz might be setting his sights on acquiring the Russian division of Austrian banking group Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI), reports the Austrian newspaper Der Standard, citing unnamed sources.

    While Der Standard refers to the rumors as "wild whispers from banking circles," they acknowledge the presence of "serious negotiations" between RBI and Tiborcz. Representatives from the Russian Central Bank and the …

  • Stalled negotiations: U.S.-Ukraine rare Earth minerals deal faces delays amid controversial terms

    Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko, from the European Solidarity party, cited his sources, mentioning that the agreement would involve Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha and the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Goncharenko shared on his Telegram channel that "my sources report that the mineral agreement between Ukraine and the U.S. will be signed by Sybiha and Rubio."

    However, Suspilne News reports, referencing its own sources in the President's Office, that the agreement on …

  • Latvia sees record surge in non-combat weapon parts from Russia

    According to Delfi, Latvia saw a staggering 74.5% rise in imports of weapons, ammunition, parts, and accessories from Russia last year, reaching a record €796,774—the highest since 2005. However, Latvia's State Revenue Service clarified that the imports did not include combat weapons or other military goods.

    Instead, the items comprised paintball gear, equipment repair, and underwater sports equipment accessories. Statistics indicate that imports in this category have been increasing over …

  • Ukrainian drones strike key oil facility in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, disrupting operations

    Ukrainian Forces have successfully targeted a critical link in Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Krasnodar Krai region, halting the operation of the "Novovelichkovskaya" oil pumping station, reported Ukrainian news outlet Babel, citing sources within the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

    According to reports, the operation was executed by the SBU during the night of February 20 using assault drones.

    Instead of hitting the oil facility directly, the attack targeted a 110/35/10 kV electric …

  • Ukrainian Military prepares for possible Starlink shutdown, seeks diversified solutions

    The Ukrainian military has already faced connectivity issues with Starlink, particularly during naval drone operations targeting sites in Crimea, when the service inconveniently turned off mid-mission.

    In light of this, Ukrainian Defense Forces are preparing for the possibility that Elon Musk may disable Starlink in Ukraine. Military expert Ivan Kyrychevskyi, from Defence Express, explained that the forces have experience maneuvering around such dilemmas, having faced similar disruptions …