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A large fire reportedly erupted at the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 17 following large-scale Ukrainian drone attacks on the region, Russian …
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- US wants to get 50% of Ukrainian minerals, may deploy its troops to guard them, NBC reports
- Almost 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, Zelensky says
- Russia must withdraw to at least pre-2022 front line, …
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Fire reported at oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following 'massive' drone attack
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Putin 'wants to stop fighting,' Trump says, dismisses Russia's territorial ambitions
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16 that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin “wants to stop fighting” Russia’s war in Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s territorial ambitions in the embattled country.
“I think …
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US, Russian officials to meet on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia, Axios reports
A U.S. delegation is set to meet with its Russian counterparts on Feb. 18 in Saudi Arabia, Axios reported on Feb. 16, citing two sources with direct knowledge of the meeting.
The delegation, led by State Secretary Marco Rubio, National Security …
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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 …
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Trump confirms Zelensky will take part in Ukraine peace talks as US, Russia prepare Saudi meeting
A team of advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet with Russian officials next week in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, two U.S. government officials familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Starmer open to deploying British troops for Ukraine peacekeeping effort
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signaled that his country is prepared to send troops to Ukraine as part of a European-led peacekeeping force to enforce a future peace deal.
In an article for the Telegraph, Starmer acknowledged the gravity of …
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Ukraine’s place in EU, NATO non-negotiable, Finnish president says
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has emphasized that Ukraine’s membership in the European Union and NATO is non-negotiable, adding that these alliances are essential for ensuring the country’s sovereignty and security.
Speaking at the Munich …
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Trump’s SHOCK Sanctions Plan Against Russia: Will U.S. Troops Be Sent to Ukraine?
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Zelensky arrives in UAE, hints at humanitarian, economic cooperation
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with First Lady Olena Zelenska for an official visit on Feb. 16.
The trip comes directly after Zelensky’s appearance at the Munich Security Conference and kicks off a …
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'A colonial agreement' — former Ukrainian official slams US minerals deal, AP reports
The United States offered Ukraine “a colonial agreement” on exchanging Ukrainian rare earth minerals for U.S. military aid, a former senior Ukrainian official told the Associated Press (AP) on Feb. 16.
The comment comes after U.S. Treasury …
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Presidential Couple of Ukraine Arrived to UAE for a Diplomatic Mission
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Will Russia Invade NATO Next? Belarus Becomes Putin’s War Machine!
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Trump wants ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter, Bloomberg reports
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to secure a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine by Easter, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 16, citing unnamed officials.
Trump has previously promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. Since his …
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Ukraine preparing for Zelensky to visit Saudi Arabia
Delegations from Saudi Arabia and Ukraine met on Feb. 16 to discuss increased investment and bilateral cooperation between the two nations, ahead of a planned visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The news comes as senior U.S. officials prepare to …
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One year following Navalny's death, West, Navalnaya condemn Putin's Russia
Yuliya Navalnaya, widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and Western leaders decried repression in Russia on Feb. 16, the anniversary of Navalny’s death.
Navalny, an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was …
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Ukraine war latest: US wants 50% of Ukraine's minerals, may deploy troops to guard them; Zelensky says nearly 250,000 Russian soldiers killed in war
Key developments on Feb. 15-16:
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Conquering Europe Is Russia's Main Goal, According to Their Hate Speech
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Ukraine, Europe must be involved in peace talks, Rubio says
Both Ukraine and Europe must play a role in serious negotiations with the U.S. and Russia to end the war, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS News on Feb. 16.
Rubio’s comments come as he prepares to travel to Saudi Arabia to meet with …
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Arrests of top commanders in Ukraine underscore political power games, army commanders and experts say
Last month, four top-level military commanders in Ukraine were arrested for alleged mismanagement of battlefield operations — in the first criminal investigations of top military leadership since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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'Putin will wage war against NATO,' Zelensky tells NBC News
Intelligence reports indicate that there is a “high risk” Russia is preparing troops for a possible invasion of NATO member states, President Volodymyr Zelensky told NBC News in an interview published Feb. 16.
Zelensky spoke to NBC on the …
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Civilians Are Fleeing From Russian Shelling
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Russian drone strikes hit power plant in Mykolaiv Oblast, leaving over 100,000 Ukrainians without heat
Russian air strikes in the early hours of Feb. 16 shook southern Ukraine, leaving over 100,000 residents in Mykolaiv Oblast without heat, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
“This bears no relationship to military action and the situation on the …
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Ukrainian Forces Destroyed Russian Armoured Column Armed with USSR Flags
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Russian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear plant as Munich Security Conference begins | Ukraine This Week
This Sunday, the Kyiv Independent’s Anna Belokur breaks down U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as the controversial comments made by Trump’s team that may spell out an ominous warning for …