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 …
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U.S. attempts to block Ukrainian UN resolution condemning Russia, proposes controversial alternative
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EU considers confiscating part of Russia’s frozen $280 billion, Bloomberg reports
The European Union is intensifying discussions on how to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets to provide financial and military aid to Ukraine, as concerns grow that the United States may scale back its support.
EU officials are considering …
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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 …
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As Trump and Moscow align their vision, battle to stabilize Donetsk front rests on a knife edge
Editor’s note: In accordance with the security protocols of the Ukrainian military, soldiers featured in this story are identified by first names and callsigns only.
DONETSK OBLAST – Scanning an array of nine video feeds from a command point in an …
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Trump announces next round of Ukraine peace talks in Riyadh on Feb. 25
U.S. President Donald Trump said a new phase of ceasefire negotiations between American and Russian delegations regarding the war in Ukraine would take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 25.
This meeting follows the first round of discussions …
Civilian Sector Hit in Sumy: Rescuers Extinguish the Fire
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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 …
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Ukraine’s work on finalizing minerals deal to start on Feb. 24, parliament speaker says
Ukraine will start working to conclude an agreement with the U.S. for its natural resources on Feb. 24, Ruslan Stefanchuk, speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, told Japanese media outlet NHK.
The U.S. is reportedly looking to obtain an interest in …
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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 …
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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 …
What Hamas' Dead Hostage Return Really Means for Israel's Future?
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NATO to reportedly extend jet fuel pipeline to Czechia, Poland in case of war with Russia
NATO plans to construct a pipeline network connecting Germany with Poland and the Czech Republic to secure a swift jet fuel supply for fighter jets in case of a war with Russia, Reuters reported on Feb. 22, citing Der Speigel.
According to an …
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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 …
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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 …
Before Full-Scale Invasion It Was Silent at the Front
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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 …
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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 …
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Could tomorrow's vote see the 'Orbanization' of Germany?
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