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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov dismisses European role in Ukraine peace talks
In a recent statement, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarked that European countries have "no business" being involved in peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, as their aim might be to freeze the conflict to rearm Kyiv.
Lavrov recalled the words of former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who reportedly stated that the 2014 Minsk agreements were an attempt to grant Ukraine time to strengthen itself. "Today, Ukraine is not the Ukraine of 2014/15," Merkel had said in December 2022. …
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Poland declines troop deployment to Ukraine
In a statement from Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk affirmed that Poland will refrain from sending soldiers to Ukraine. However, Poland expressed its support for nations willing to take such action, according to RMF24.
Tusk emphasized Poland's commitment to collaborate on security issues regarding Ukraine and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. "Our cooperation extends to the EU, allies like the UK and Norway, and most crucially, with the USA. Europe's assistance to Ukraine hinges on …
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U.S. criticizes Ukraine's rejection of Trump’s resource deal as Kyiv refuses 'colonial pact'
The U.S. administration has expressed displeasure with Kyiv’s decision to reject a proposed natural resource deal from President Donald Trump. Washington views Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's refusal as “short-sighted,” reports AP, citing a senior White House official.
Brian Hughes, a representative of the White House National Security Council, informed the agency that the U.S. is “weary” of supplying fresh aid to Kyiv. Meanwhile, the deal regarding mineral extraction was touted as “ …
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High-stakes diplomacy: Russia-U.S. talks in Riyadh seek resolution to Ukraine conflict
Russian and American officials are gearing up to orchestrate a summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, a prospect that could mark a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Another critical subject on the agenda, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, is the restoration of the full spectrum of relations.
The delegations from both Russia and the United States are scheduled to meet on February 18 in Saudi Arabia to lay the groundwork for the …
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Zelensky: Ukraine will never recognize annexed territories as Russian
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Ukraine will never recognize the annexed territories as part of Russia. In an interview with NBC News, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's steadfast stance, saying "We will never do this" regarding recognition of the occupied regions.
Zelensky noted that while Ukraine is capable of achieving victory on the battlefield, such an outcome would incur significant human cost. He expressed a willingness to consider diplomatic negotiations over the …