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Czech Foreign Minister call for U.S. engagement in EU security and closer ties with Ukraine
Jan Lipavský, the Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, emphasized the necessity for Europe to involve the United States in security discussions and to help pave the way for closer ties with Ukraine following the cessation of American military aid to Kyiv.
The Czech government has initiated plans to increase defense spending from approximately 2% of its GDP in 2024 to 3% in the coming years, according to Reuters.
Since last year, the Czech Republic has led a campaign to gather ammunition for …
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US suspends arms and intelligence aid to Ukraine, CIA director confirms
During an interview on Fox News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has confirmed that the United States has suspended weapon and intelligence aid to Ukraine following an Oval Office meeting.
Ratcliffe expressed eagerness to lift the pause and resume collaboration with Ukraine on the path to peace after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. However, it remains unclear when this will happen.
Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that Ukraine needs to " …
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Secret negotiations: Trump allegedly engages with Russia to revive Nord Stream 2 pipeline
In a sensational report, Bild has revealed that former President Donald Trump and Russia are allegedly engaged in secret negotiations to reboot the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
According to the media outlet, Trump and his team have been holding these clandestine discussions with Russian officials for several weeks, keeping the proceedings under wraps. Present authorities in the U.S., led by Trump and his loyalists, are reportedly conducting covert talks in Switzerland to resume the operation of the …
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Zelensky seeks U.S. confirmation on reports of halted military aid
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Ukrainian officials with obtaining official information from the United States regarding reports that the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine, as international media outlets have alleged. Zelensky addressed the nation in a video statement from Kyiv on Tuesday, March 4th.
The Ukrainian leader noted widespread concern over the future of U.S. assistance. "I've instructed Ukraine’s defense minister, intelligence chiefs, and diplomats to reach …
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Kyiv: US Military aid to Ukraine continues amid diplomatic efforts
In a briefing held Tuesday, March 4, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the United States for its ongoing military support, which has been crucial in Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Shmyhal assured that, contrary to reports, this type of support is still actively being provided.
"Today, this support (from the US) is in Ukraine, and it continues," Shmyhal confirmed, highlighting ongoing cooperation.
Amid speculation about potential changes to US …
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Ukraine faces critical military aid shortage as U.S. halts support, warns key lawmaker
In light of halted U.S. military support, Ukraine’s resilience may last roughly six months, says Fedir Venislavskyi, a prominent member of Ukraine’s parliament and defense committee. Efforts are underway to find alternatives, he told RBC-Ukraine.
Without U.S. backing, Ukraine faces an arduous path, though its military’s robustness in the three-year wartime era bolsters its capacity to mitigate threats. However, Venislavskyi emphasizes, critical weaponry like air defense systems and advanced …
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Global outcry as U.S. suspends military aid to Ukraine
In a significant geopolitical shift, U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine has sparked a wave of international reactions, escalating global tensions. French Finance Ministry spokesperson Benjamin Haddad criticized the move, saying it "pushes the world further away" from peace, strengthening "the hand of the aggressor, which is Russia."
As reported by Reuters, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala emphasized that Europe now "must bear full responsibility for its …
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Kremlin praises Trump's halt on Ukraine military aid, hopes for sanctions relief
In a recent statement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that halting U.S. military assistance could drive Ukraine towards peace talks. His comment comes in response to reports about a potential full stop to Washington's military support for Kyiv.
"While details are yet to emerge, if this is indeed the case, it’s a decision that could genuinely prompt the Kyiv regime to engage in the peace process," Peskov shared with Russian journalists on Tuesday. "This would be the best …
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Kremlin desperately seeking to block Ukraine-US Rare Earth Deal
In a calculated effort to sway Washington, the Kremlin is keen to underscore its preference for a rare-earth resources deal between Russia and the US over one with Ukraine. On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary questioned whether President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to "sell" all of Ukraine to the US.
A day later, the Russian state-run TV channel "Vesti" accused Washington of blackmailing Kyiv into a rare-earth resources agreement.
Earlier, on February 22, the …
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Kremlin labels Zelensky-Trump dispute as a threat to peace efforts
Russian president’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "The Kiev regime and Zelensky have no desire for peace; they want to continue the war," Peskov claimed. He urged the international community to "persuade Zelensky to want peace" and added, "If Europeans can achieve this, they deserve …