Russian President Vladimir Putin met with officials on Feb. 24 to discuss rare earth metals production, calling it a strategic reserve crucial for Russia’s economic growth and global competitiveness.
He emphasized the importance of the newly …
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- War in Ukraine could end ‘within weeks,’ Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims
- UN adopts Ukraine’s resolution condemning Russia’s invasion — US, Russia, Belarus vote against
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'Nobody can demand anything from Russia' — Putin talks about renewed US-Russia contacts, rare earth metals
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Fact Check: Secretary Of Defense Says US Is NOT Shutting Naval Base In Alexandroupoli, Greece, Trump Says Report Of Closure 'Not A Correct Story'
Is the United States shutting down a Naval base in Alexandroupoli, Greece, as reported in February 2025? No, that's not true: A defense official told Lead Stories there is no "US base in Alexandroupolis." Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth denied the …
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Ukraine war latest: War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims
Key developments on Feb. 24:
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UN resolution calls for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, U.S. and Israel's unexpected opposition stuns global politics
In a move sending shockwaves through international diplomacy, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with a significant majority demanding that Russia withdraw its troops from Ukraine.
Ninety-three nations voted in favor, while 65 …
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Denmark ramps up military support for Ukraine with major defense investments and aid packages
Denmark is stepping up its support for Ukraine by investing significantly in defense production and military assistance. Last year, along with other countries, Denmark committed approximately $650 million to the production of Ukrainian defense …
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Russia’s Desperate Measures: North Korean and Cuban Troops in Ukraine
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Despite growing Russian, US pressure, world rallies in support of Ukraine
Three years into Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine is under increasing pressure from Russia on the battlefield and the U.S. in high cabinets.
Russian troops have been gaining ground around Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, while U.S. President Donald …
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Zelensky hails 'positive' discussion with Trump amid G7 summit, highlights importance of continued U.S. support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a "positive" conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump amid the crucial G7 summit. This conversation reinforces Ukraine's aspiration for continued support from the United States alongside …
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UK unveils largest-ever sanctions against Russia, targeting illicit revenue and military supply chains
In a major move, UK Foreign Affairs Secretary David Lammy has announced the most extensive package of sanctions against Russia in three years, targeting illicit revenues that are fueling Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine. The sweeping measures, …
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov highlights conditions for ending Ukraine war amid diplomatic talks in Turkey
During a visit to Turkey, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the conditions necessary for the cessation of the war in Ukraine. According to Lavrov, the conflict cannot end without addressing its "root causes", reports Anadolu Agency. …
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War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 that Russia’s war against Ukraine could end “within weeks” and claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin would allow European peacekeepers to be stationed in Ukraine as part of a potential …
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Trump says Ukraine minerals deal to 'be signed very soon,' plans meeting Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Feb. 24 Truth Social post that he hopes the minerals deal with Ukraine “will be signed very soon."
Trump reiterated his push for a deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, arguing that it would help …
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Australia unveils largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022 invasion
Australia has rolled out a substantial new set of sanctions targeting Russia to mark the anniversary of the Russian invasion. The Australian government has described it as "the biggest package of sanctions since February 2022."
The new personal …
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Spain commits €1 billion in military aid to Ukraine by 2025
Spain has announced plans to provide Ukraine with €1 billion in military aid by the end of 2025, according to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez during the "Support Ukraine" plenary session in Kyiv on Monday, February 24.
"We will continue to supply …
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Sweden supplies Ukraine with advanced TRIDON Mk 2 air defense systems
On February 24, Sweden announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, valued at 100 million euros, which includes the cutting-edge TRIDON Mk 2 air and artillery defense systems for the first time. Additionally, Ukraine will receive more RBS 70 …
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UN adopts Ukraine's resolution condemning Russia's invasion — US, Russia, Belarus vote against
The UN General Assembly approved a Ukrainian resolution on Feb. 24 condemning Russia’s full-scale invasion, with 93 countries voting in favor and 18 against.
The U.S., Israel, Hungary, Russia, and Belarus have voted against the resolution.
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How Ukraine has pushed back and held the line against Russia for 3 years
Elon Musk on Feb. 21 questioned why Ukraine was still actively defending itself amid the ongoing Russian full-scale invasion, suggesting the country’s fight against the Kremlin’s imperialist ambitions was, in fact, a giant money-making …
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EU announces comprehensive 16th sanction package against Russia on Ukraine war anniversary
In a major development marking three years since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, the European Union has announced its 16th sanction package against Russia, as detailed in a press release from the EU Council. This new wave of sanctions targets …
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Drone debris sparks fire at Ryazan Oil Refinery amid ongoing Ukrainian strikes
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From Cult to Coup: The Authoritarian Spiral and the Militarization of Trump’s Movement
This historical perspective from Professor Heather Cox Richardson provides crucial context for understanding the ongoing transformation of the United States under Trump’s second presidency.
The purge of military leadership, the dismantling of …
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EU imports of Russian fossil fuels exceeded aid to Ukraine in third year of the Russian invasion, report says
The EU paid 21.9 billion euros ($22.9 billion) for Russian fossil fuel imports in the third year of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, just a 1% year-on-year drop in volumes, according to a new report by the Center for Research on Energy and Clean …
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Ukraine Keeps Fighting for 3 Years and Counting | @UNITED24media
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Trump’s Ukraine rare earths deal: 'The art of the steal'
Among the bombshells coming out of the Trump administration in its first month in office is the president’s demand that Ukraine pledge $500 billion worth of mineral resources to the United States in return for American support. U.S. President Donald …
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U.S. and Ukraine clash over competing resolutions on Russia-Ukraine war at U.N. General Assembly
The United States has urged the United Nations General Assembly to support an American resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, with a crucial vote scheduled for Monday, February 24. As part of its diplomatic …