Editor’s note: The interview has been edited for clarity and brevity.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has forced Kyiv and other European capitals to ask themselves a sobering question: What will happen to Western support for …
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- Russia wants to declare ‘victory’ over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims
- Zelensky is not ‘important’ to negotiations on ending war, Trump says
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'Europe did more than the U.S.' — EU defense commissioner pushes back against Trump accusations
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General Staff: Russia has lost 866,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 866,000 troops in Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on Feb. 21.
This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters
The United States has threatened to cut off Ukraine’s access to Starlink satellite internet terminals if Kyiv does not reach a deal with the U.S. regarding critical mineral resources, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing three sources familiar …
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US proposes rival UN statement on Ukraine war, clashing with Kyiv, Europe, Reuters reports
The United States has prepared its own draft of a United Nations resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, rivaling Kyiv and European countries' joint statement, Reuters reported on Feb. 21.
The move …
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German authorities arrest 18-year-old Russian national over alleged plot against Israeli embassy
In the eastern German state of Brandenburg, which borders Berlin, an 18-year-old Russian national has been arrested on suspicion of preparing a serious politically motivated act of violence posing a threat to the state, according to local Brandenburg …
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EU preparing military aid package for Kyiv worth $20.9 billion, Bloomberg reports
The European Union is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth approximately 20 billion euros ($20.9 billion), Bloomberg reported on Feb. 21, citing a source familiar with the matter.
The latest package aims to bolster Ukraine’s …
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Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump admitted on Feb. 21 that Russia launched the full-scale war by attacking Ukraine.
Earlier in the week, Trump blamed Ukraine for starting the war, saying Kyiv “should have never started it” and instead should …
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US 'pretty close' to minerals deal with Ukraine, Trump claims
The United States is “pretty close” to signing a rare earth minerals agreement with Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Feb. 21.
Trump’s remarks come after reports that the U.S. sent Ukraine a revised version of the deal …
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Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations, ambassador says
Austria is open to hosting Ukraine peace talks, Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benko said in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on Feb. 21.
With U.S.-led peace talks to stop Russia’s war against Ukraine looming, various countries have put …
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One person killed in drone attack on Kyiv Oblast, warehouse on fire
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A 60-year-old man was killed at a railway crossing in Kyiv Oblast, amid a Russian drone attack on the region, the Kyiv Oblast Military Administration reported.
The deceased man, an …
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Bulgarian parliament votes against deploying troops to Ukraine
The Bulgarian parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of a non-binding declaration on Feb. 21 that would seek to halt any deployment of military forces to Ukraine.
European leaders have increased discussions of sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine …
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Ukrainian, US officials negotiated throughout the night amid minerals deal dispute, Axios reports
Ukrainian and U.S. officials were at the table overnight and into the morning discussing an “improved” bilateral rare earth mineral deal on Feb. 21, Axios reported.
The U.S. is looking to obtain 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, …
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91% of Ukrainians oppose peace talks without Ukraine's participation, poll finds
A total of 91% of Ukrainians surveyed oppose peace negotiations between the U.S. and Russia without Ukraine’s participation, a poll released on Feb. 21 by Ukrainian polling firm Rating suggests.
The poll, commissioned between Feb. 20 - 21, comes …
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Trump's Ukraine remarks 'shocking,' echo Russian narratives, German opposition leader says
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements about Ukraine, calling them “shocking” and aligned with Russian narratives, the German TV news program Tagesschau reported on Feb. 21. …
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Kyiv: Ukraine nears breakthrough with swarm-capable drone technology
Ukraine is nearing a significant breakthrough in the defense industry, as numerous Ukrainian companies are close to developing swarm-capable drones. These drones will operate as a unified mechanism on the battlefield. This information was confirmed …
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EU Strikes Again: Sanctions on Russia’s Shadow Fleet and Oil Exports
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How Trump could help Russia achieve the original aim of its full-scale invasion
U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine’s president is an illegitimate “dictator” aligns with Kremlin war objectives and puts Volodymyr Zelensky in an almost impossible situation, experts and analysts have told the …
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Strategic rail network repaired and relaunched by Russian forces in occupied territories of Ukraine
The Russian troops have revitalized the rail networks across occupied regions, specifically the Ilovaisk—Larino—Karavannaya – Dolya - Yelenovka passage. It augments the functioning line Rostov - Ilovaisk - Granitnoye - Volnovakha - Mariupol, …
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Ukraine periodically loses up to 40% of gas production due to Russian attacks, Reuters reports
Ukraine will import up to 800 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas from Europe in February and March to make up for lost domestic production caused by Russian missile attacks, Reuters reported on Feb. 21, citing a senior industry source.
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Canada opposes Russia's return to G7, vows to 'stand its ground,' ambassador says
Canada, which currently chairs the Group of Seven (G7), opposes Russia’s return to the format, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc said on Feb. 21.
"Canada is not ready for a change in the membership of the G7 and is standing its …
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Shift in Trump's Demands from Ukraine: rare earth metals no longer in focus
In an ongoing diplomatic saga, the US is reportedly setting its sights on Ukraine's infrastructure and energy assets, superseding previous mineral interests.
Tensions persist as negotiations between Ukraine and the US gear up over a mineral agreement …
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The Kyiv Independent presents its first magazine — ‘The Power Within’
The Kyiv Independent has presented its first-ever magazine, “The Power Within,” as a record of Ukrainian resilience and life three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion.
This special edition marks a departure from the solely digital presence …
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Ukraine war latest: Russia wants to declare 'victory' over Ukraine on Feb. 24, Ukrainian intel claims
Key developments on Feb. 21: