U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 19 launched an astonishing attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” with a “very low” approval rating that refuses to hold elections in Ukraine.
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- Trump calls Zelensky ‘dictator,’ warns of Ukraine’s demise without elections
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A beginner's guide to elections in Ukraine (also suitable for US presidents)
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43rd Artillery Brigade received Archers
The second Ukrainian brigade to receive Swedish artillery systems.
We Must Prepare to Fight – Former MFA of Lithuania
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Ukraine war latest: Trump calls Zelensky 'dictator,' warns of Ukraine's demise without elections
Key developments on Feb. 19:
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Ukrainians react to Trump’s shocking accusation about the war
U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest comments about Ukraine are raising eyebrows — and spreading misinformation. He claimed that Ukraine was the one who started Russia’s war, said that Ukraine had been “blown to smithereens,” and claimed that …
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British volunteer who lost arm and leg evacuating Ukrainian civilians: ‘Russia is the enemy. How can you not see it?’
It could have been a tragic story costing British volunteer Edward Scott his life.
As a humanitarian aid worker with the Ukrainian NGO “Baza” (the “Base” in Ukrainian), 28-year-old Scott has made multiple trips to the …
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US-Russia talks are 'the last warning for Europe,' Gabrielius Landsbergis says
Storm clouds are intensifying in Europe as Ukraine approaches the fourth year of the full-scale war with Russia.
Initial hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration might adopt the “peace through strength” approach …
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Vance says Zelensky 'badmouthing' Trump, calls it counterproductive
U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Feb. 19, saying his public remarks about U.S. President Donald Trump were counterproductive.
“The idea that Zelensky is going to change the president’s mind …
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Lithuania's president unveils 6-point plan to support Ukraine, strengthen European security
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda outlined a six-point action plan on Feb. 19 to support Ukraine and bolster European security as the U.S. sidelines Europe in talks with Russia to end the war, and concerns grow that negotiations could lead to a …
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North Korean troops in Russia reportedly told they're fighting South Korean forces
North Korean security services are telling their troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast that they are fighting against both the Ukrainian and South Korean militaries, South Korean newspaper Chosun Daily reported, citing captured North Korean …
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DRONE TEAM IN ACTION: Ukrainians D*stroy the Occupiers in Kherson Region
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Russia seeks sanctions relief and asset recovery in U.S. talks
Among the conditions for ending the war and restoring peace in Ukraine, Russia has demanded that the U.S. lift the freeze on its state assets and soften sanctions. The Moscow Times reports, citing a diplomatic source familiar with the Riyadh meeting, …
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Russian forces employ 'human wave' tactics amid ongoing clashes near Pokrovsk
In a report from the southern flank of the Pokrovsk region, Russian forces are employing "human wave" tactics to assault Ukrainian Defense Force positions in small groups. They have been noted to rarely use armored vehicles during these attacks, …
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Trump calls Zelensky 'dictator,' warns of Ukraine's demise without elections
Editor’s note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, accusing him of refusing to …
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Ukraine refutes Putin's claims of Russian offensive from Kursk Oblast
Ukraine’s General Staff refuted claims by President Vladimir Putin that Russian troops had launched an offensive into Ukraine from Kursk Oblast, spokesperson Dmytro Lykhovyi said on Feb. 19.
Putin told Russian media on Feb. 18 that Russian …
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Ukraine's ambitious 'Drone Line' project aims to expand frontline surveillance and combat range with advanced UAV technology
Ukrainian drone manufactures have highlighted that the operational range of their drone zone could be extended to 40 kilometers in the future but achieving this will require a sufficient fleet of UAVs. Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the …
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Germany’s Election Heating Up: Far-Right, Russia, and Ukraine Take Center Stage!
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Putin would 'gladly' meet Trump, says war in Ukraine should be 'worked out' in advance
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Feb. 19 that he had been briefed on the outcome of U.S.-Russian talks in Riyadh, expressing willingness to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Yes, I’ve been reported. I rate them highly. There …
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Ukrainian drone strike forces shutdown of Syzran oil refinery in strategic blow to Russian supply chain
In a series of strikes that continue to echo across Russian territories, the Syzran Oil Refinery has ceased operations following a drone attack believed to be carried out by Ukrainian forces. According to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for …
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Czechia, Poland preparing decision on status of Ukrainians with temporary protection after ceasefire, war's end
Czechia and the Polish presidency of the EU Council are developing a decision on the status of Ukrainians under temporary protection after a ceasefire is declared or the war ends, Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan told Czech news website Novinky on …
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Russia offers U.S. access to oil and Arctic resources
According to the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, American oil companies previously engaged in "very successful business" in Russia. Due to sanctions, they have incurred losses of around $300 billion, reports The Moscow Times.
The Kremlin …
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Trump wants Ukraine's natural resources, and more
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Oil Refinery in Syzran is Burning. Zelenskyy About US-Russia Meeting. EU Agreed New Sanction Package
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EU approves 16th sanctions package against Russia: targeting banks, media, and 'shadow fleet'
EU nations have greenlit a new wave of sanctions against Russia amid its ongoing military invasion of Ukraine. This marks the 16th sanctions package, set to take effect on February 24, 2025, coinciding with the third anniversary of Russia’s all-out …
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Hungary again blocks EU sanctions against Moscow Patriarch Kirill
Hungary negotiated exemptions for Moscow Patriarch Kirill and domestic use of Russian oil products during talks on the EU’s 16th package of sanctions, a Hungarian government spokesperson said on Feb. 19.
The statement came after EU ambassadors …