U.S. President Donald Trump’s freeze on foreign funding has begun to affect international efforts to hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 10, citing eight unnamed sources and an obtained Ukrainian …
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US foreign aid freeze threatens Russian war crimes investigations in Ukraine, Reuters reports
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Russia Struggles with Military Workforce and Weapon Shortages
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Russian soldiers wounded in war in Ukraine receive treatment, rehabilitation in North Korea, ambassador says
Russian soldiers wounded in the war in Ukraine undergo treatment and rehabilitation in North Korea, Alexander Matsegora, Russia’s ambassador to North Korea, said in an interview with the Russian state-controlled media outlet Rossiyskaya Gazeta …
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Ukrainian Forces launch counteroffensive to reclaim territory in Donetsk region
In a critical development on the eastern front, Ukrainian forces have launched an offensive against Russian troops in the village of Dachenske, located in the Donetsk region.
According to reports, Ukrainian troops, who are now in control of the …
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Ukraine considering offering high annual salary, free education, interest-free mortgage rates for young volunteer fighters, media reports
The Ukrainian military’s “special contracts” for recruited volunteers aged 18 to 24, who are exempt from mobilization, will reportedly include a number of benefits, including a Hr 1 million ($24,000) annual salary, 0% interest …
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Trump and Zelenskyy to Meet for Crucial Talks on Ukraine’s Security
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Zelensky Meets Vance then Trump
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Kharkiv residents protest construction of café near 1931 historic building (in photos)
UKRAINE, KHARKIV, Feb 10 — On Feb 8, Kharkiv locals gathered to protest against the construction of a café near the historic building called “Giant” (“Gigant” in Ukrainian), a dorm of the Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute, which was built in 1931 year. …
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Ukraine's stocks hit pre-war levels on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, Polish media reports
WIG Ukraine, Ukrainian companies' stock price index on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE), rose by almost 25% in a few days, reaching pre-war levels, Polish media outlet Puls Biznesu reported.
Financial markets have reacted positively to the U.S. …
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Russian forces face major setbacks in attempted Kupyansk offensive
Russia may attempt a simultaneous offensive across the Oskil bridgehead, aiming to break through between the village of Synkivka and the river, moving along the left bank towards the northern outskirts of Kupyansk’s eastern part, according to …
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Trump's team to visit Ukraine this week, Zelensky says
Representatives of U.S. President Donald Trump’s team are visiting Ukraine this week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 10 during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukrinform reported.
Zelensky announced on Feb. 4 that the Ukrainian government …
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Kellogg 'preparing options' for ending war in Ukraine to present to Trump, media reports
Keith Kellogg, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, is still “preparing options” for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine to present them to the president later, Semafor reported on Feb. 10, citing …
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'Negotiations are dictated on the battlefield' — Polish envoy on Russia-Ukraine war
Editor’s note: The transcript of this interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Poland holds a special position among Kyiv’s partners — with a shared history of Russian oppression and conquest, its leaders have left no room for doubt …
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Trailer: Escalation
When Russia invades Ukraine in February 2022, the Western world is shocked. But to Ukrainians, the invasion has been centuries in the making. So how did we end up here? And have American efforts to avoid escalation in Ukraine & Russia created …
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As US cuts Ukraine funding, EU's lending arm steps in with nearly 1 billion euros in investments
The European Union’s lending arm, the European Investment Bank (EIB), has signed agreements to mobilize close to 1 billion euros ($1.03 billion) in investments into Ukraine’s public and private sectors as the U.S. moves to cut funding to …
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Ukrainian Forces reclaim territory amid stalled Russian offensive
In recent days, the Ukrainian military has shown signs of successful resistance and even localized counteroffensives. According to the analytical Telegram channel "To Be Or", Russian troops, despite their numerical advantages and ongoing assaults, …
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Russian man admits to killing two war-wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Germany
A Russian national accused of killing two war-wounded Ukrainian soldiers aged 23 and 36, has admitted to the crime in a German court, Deutsche Welle reported on Feb. 10.
In April 2024, the suspect and two Ukrainian soldiers who were undergoing …
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The Baltic Sea’s energy infrastructure is under attack. NATO must act
The European Union and NATO must strengthen cooperation to protect critical energy infrastructure from attacks, which pose a growing threat to European stability. The Kremlin, with its history of weaponizing energy, remains a prime suspect. NATO must …
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Putin Ready for Peace Talks? How Trump’s Pressure is Shaping the End of the War
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Coal crisis sparks protests in Russia's Kuzbass region
A coal crisis within Russia, largely sparked by the ongoing war with Ukraine, has prompted some of the first significant protests.
The protests flared in the Kuzbass region of Kemerovo, driven by a mix of war-induced shortages, sanctions, and …
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NABU confirms 'pre-trial investigation' of Defense Minister Umerov over potential abuse of power
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has confirmed it is investigating possible abuses of power by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the agency’s director Semen Kryvonos said at a press conference on Feb. 10.
A “pre-trial …
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U.S. and Russia Engage in diplomatic talks, Kremlin confirms ongoing dialogue at Foreign Ministry level
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov announced ongoing diplomatic dialogue between Russia and the United States at the level of their respective foreign ministries. However, in a statement to Russian media, he refrained from confirming …
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Ship Crash near Russia. Trump About Negotiations. Scholz About Long-rang Weapons to Ukraine
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Ukraine's deep history of peacekeeping in other wars
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