Several Russian drones launched in a mass overnight attack on Ukraine on Feb. 13 flew into Moldovan airspace with at least one exploding, and one crashing on the country’s territory, Moldovan media outlet NewsMaker reported.
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'We cannot defend ourselves' — Russian drones crash, explode in Moldova during attack on Ukraine
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Business Development Representative, Commercial Partnerships
The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication, is looking for a business development representative to work alongside the sales team in the Commercial Partnerships department.
In the BDR role, you will do well if you have …
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China proposes to host Trump-Putin talks without Ukraine's Zelensky, WSJ reports
Chinese officials have proposed arranging a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the idea has been met with skepticism, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Feb. 13, citing sources familiar with …
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Trump has the economic tools to end Russia’s war. He should use them
There are still many questions about what to expect from the Trump administration’s approach to ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. With some in Congress questioning continued military aid and loans for Ukraine, the application of economic statecraft …
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US special envoy Kellogg to visit Kyiv as part of European tour, State Department confirms
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, will visit Ukraine as part of a European tour, the U.S. State Department announced on Feb. 12.
Kellogg will travel to Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine from Feb. 13 …
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General Staff: Russia has lost 854,280 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 854,280 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. 13.
This number includes 1,250 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 5
Russia attacked 13 communities in Sumy Oblast on Feb. 12, injuring five people, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
The communities of Sumy, Bezdryk, Verkhnya Syrovatka, Yunakivka, Khotin, Krasnopillia, Bilopillia, Velyka Pysarivka, …
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Putin holds first call with Syria's transitional president, pledges support and future cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his first official phone conversation on Feb. 12 with Syria’s new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.
The Kremlin described the discussion as “constructive and …
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Netherlands to supply Ukraine with 25 YPR armored medical evacuation vehicles
The Netherlands will soon send Ukraine 25 YPR armored vehicles, the Dutch Defense Ministry reported after the Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels on Feb. 12.
The vehicles will be used for medical evacuations, to transport wounded soldiers.
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Oil prices drop 2% as Trump takes first step toward Ukraine peace talks, Reuters reports
Oil prices dropped more than 2% on Feb. 12 after U.S. President Donald Trump took a significant step toward ending the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has contributed to higher oil prices due to concerns over global supply disruptions.
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'Surrender & betrayal' — US, EU officials condemn Trump, Hegseth's comments on Ukraine peace negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump held phone calls with both Russian leader Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky, announcing on Feb. 12 that negotiations to end the war would begin “immediately” and a ceasefire in Ukraine is in the …
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$500 Billion Rare Earths Deal Is Good News for Ukraine – John Herbst
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Russia's military spending surpasses Europe's as Putin ramps up war budget, study finds
Russia’s military spending, driven by President Vladimir Putin’s efforts to put the country’s economy on a war footing, has now surpassed the combined defense budgets of all European nations, according to a new study.
In 2024, Russia’s total defense …
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Moscow LOSES CONTROL: Moldova Refuses to Bow to Russian Pressure!
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Trump announces first meeting with Putin to take place in Saudi Arabia
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 12 that his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place in Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to negotiate an end to …
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Russia faces arsenal depletion, turns to North Korea for military support
Defense analyst Serhiy Zghurets reports that Russia is facing challenges in rebuilding its military stockpiles. However, the Kremlin may have found an ally in North Korea, which has been eager to bolster Russia's arsenal. Despite ongoing conflicts on …
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SECRET TALKS? Trump & Zelenskyy Set for High-Stakes Meeting
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Ukraine war latest: Trump holds talks with Zelensky and Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine to start 'immediately'
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Zelensky imposes sanctions against ex-President Poroshenko, former president says
Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) has imposed sanctions against ex-President Petro Poroshenko, the former president said in a statement.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that an official decree will be published on Feb. 13, …
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Putin's financial safety net melts away: Russia's National Wealth Fund could run out Sooner than expected
As Russia grapples with economic challenges, its primary financial cushion—the National Wealth Fund—could become depleted within six months if oil prices significantly drop.
The National Wealth Fund, once bolstered by substantial revenues from oil …
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We asked young Ukrainians what would make them sign up for the armed forces
Ukraine faces a delicate balancing act — mobilizing enough people to fend off the immediate threat posed by Russia’s full-scale invasion, and preserving enough of the country’s youth to weather longer-term demographic concerns.
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Trump says peace talks to start 'immediately.' But what terms would be acceptable for Ukraine?
U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 12 held phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that negotiations to end the war in Ukraine will start “immediately."
“I just spoke to …
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US to release Russian cybercrime boss in exchange for American schoolteacher Marc Fogel, Reuters reports
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian cybercrime boss who was serving a prison sentence in the U.S., will be released in exchange for the return of American teacher Marc Fogel, Reuters reported on Feb. 12, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Trump praised Russian …
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Polish President Duda expresses hope Trump's business acumen can bring Putin to negotiation table on Ukraine
During the World Government Summit in Dubai, Polish President Andrzej Duda expressed hope that U.S. leader Donald Trump could leverage the necessary influence to bring Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.
"I'm counting on …