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  • Shift in Kremlin strategy: Moscow opens to negotiations with Zelensky amid Trump's threats

    In a surprising turn of events, Moscow appears ready to negotiate with Zelensky after a series of sharp threats from Trump, despite Putin's earlier firm rejection of the possibility.

    Putin's Russia seems so intimidated by Donald Trump that it's rapidly altering its stance. Not long ago, the Kremlin flatly refused to engage in talks with Vladimir Zelensky, deeming him "illegitimate". However, following threats and interactions with Trump’s circle, Moscow has suddenly expressed openness to …

  • Zelensky signals willingness for U.S.-Ukraine partnerships in rare earth mining

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, other countries and companies might gain access.

    "We have a significant amount of rare earth metals, and as you know, Russia has been occupying our land since 2014. They control areas with large mineral deposits. We are open to developing these …

  • Kremlin criticizes Trump's proposal for Ukraine's rare earth metals

    Moscow expressed skepticism over the idea of "aid for resources" for Ukraine. The Kremlin claims that Trump's proposal to assist Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's rare earth metals essentially amounts to purchasing that aid.

    During a press conference on Tuesday, February 4, the spokesperson for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, remarked that U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine are evidently ongoing, as no one has announced any halts. “No one has announced a stop to weapon supplies, so these …

  • Kyiv rejects US proposal for elections amid ongoing war with Russia

    Ukrainian Presidential Communications Advisor Dmytro Lytvyn publicly opposed a call made by U.S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg for holding elections in Ukraine by the end of the year. The Ukrainian official shared his remarks on social media platform X .

    This comes after Reuters published excerpts of an interview with Kellogg, who urged that parliamentary and presidential elections in Ukraine take place by the end of 2025.

    "We have not seen Mr. Kellogg's full interview, only a few …

  • Kremlin dispels rumors of Trump-Putin phone call amid media speculation

    In recent discussions surrounding the geopolitical corridors of power, rumors of a phone conversation between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been swirling. However, the Kremlin has stepped in to clarify: no such conversation has yet taken place.

    The American media recently speculated on a potential call between Washington and Moscow on January 30th. During a briefing on an air disaster near Washington, a press correspondent questioned if Trump had …

  • Zelensky confirms continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine

    Military assistance from the United States to Ukraine has not been halted. Comments on the decision of the U.S. State Department regarding other aid are currently premature, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint briefing with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kyiv.

    Journalists inquired how the suspension of U.S. aid might impact Ukraine.

    "I'm not ready to discuss it today in detail. I know there are some constraints, and we need to look closely at the 90-day restrictions …

  • U.S. considers using frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine, says Envoy Keith Kellogg

    In a potential shift of policy, the new U.S. Administration might consider leveraging frozen Russian state assets to supply arms to Ukraine.

    The United States is exploring the possibility of using Russia’s frozen government assets, initially seized in response to aggression, to purchase weaponry for Ukraine, said the U.S. Presidential Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, in an interview with Fox News.

    Kellogg emphasized that discussions are ongoing but stated that no concrete decisions …

  • Kremlin: Putin open to talks with Trump

    Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to lower oil prices. Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready for discussions with President Trump. According to Peskov, Moscow is "waiting for signals," as reported by Russian media.

    Peskov remarked, "Putin is prepared to engage with Trump. Moscow awaits signals and will inform about a possible conversation in due time."

    Trump also announced intentions to revive communications with North Korea's Kim Jong Un …

  • Analyst warns of potential Russian expansion into Moldova or Baltics amidst stagnant Ukraine war

    As the situation in eastern Ukraine stagnates, Russian President Vladimir Putin may be contemplating a move to annex another country, posits analyst Anatoly Nesmiyan, also known as El Murid. He argues that a compromise between Ukraine and Russia, as pursued by Washington, appears unattainable. The lack of conditions for a peace agreement may drive the Kremlin toward more aggressive tactics.

    Newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to Putin, urging an immediate end to …

  • Russian MP proposes renaming Black Sea following Trump's Gulf of Mexico rebranding idea

    In the wake of former President Donald Trump's announcement about renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'American Gulf,' enthusiasm in Russia has been stirred for a similar initiative. Inspired, Denis Bulanov, a deputy from the Saratov regional Duma representing the Communist Party, proposed changing the Black Sea's name to the 'Russian Sea', reports the Telegram channel 'Ostorozhno, novosti,' which is linked to journalist Ksenia Sobchak.

    Bulanov insists that the name change is intended solely …