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- North Korean soldiers “brought in again” to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
- Ukraine downs Russian guided bomb near Zaporizhzhia, Air Force says
- Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile …
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Footage of Ukrainians Receiving Mirage 2000-5 Jets
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General Staff: Russia has lost 847,860 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
Russia has lost 847,860 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. 8.
This number includes 1,210 casualties Russian forces suffered just over …
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End war 'as quickly as possible' — US defense secretary outlines Ramstein aims
The United States has a key message for the upcoming Ramstein-format summit in Brussels: end the war in Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Feb. 7.
The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will …
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Trump's pick for FBI chief took money from Russian propagandist, WP reports
Kash Patel, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), received $25,000 in 2024 from a film company run by pro-Kremlin filmmaker Igor Lopatonok, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Feb. 7.
A number …
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US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's efforts to suspend USAID staff
A United States federal judge on Feb. 7 imposed a temporary restraining order on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to place thousands of employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave.
Before the …
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Putin acknowledges inflation as key challenge for Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on Feb. 7 that inflation remains a major challenge for the country’s economy and directed the government to develop measures to lower it in 2025.
Speaking at a televised meeting with Prime Minister …
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Lithuania will disconnect and dismantle power transmission lines with Russia and Belarus in February 2025 as part of Baltic states’ synchronization with continental European electricity grids.
The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid announced that power transmission lines connecting Lithuania to Russia and Belarus will be disconnected on February 8, 2025, coinciding with the expiration of the BRELL agreement, a …
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US sanctions strain Russia’s oil exports as shipping costs surge, Bloomberg reports
Russia is facing a significant oil transportation crisis due to recent U.S. sanctions, according to Bloomberg oil strategist Julian Lee.
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned 161 oil tankers involved in transporting Russian crude, adding to a …
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Trump demands USAID shutdown as mass suspensions, layoffs begin
President Donald Trump called on Feb. 7 for the immediate closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), just hours before most of its staff faced suspension or layoffs.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump accused the agency of …
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Trump’s Shocking Move Against Iran: Preemptive Strikes & Nuclear Tensions Escalate!
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'Let's do a deal' — Zelensky tells Reuters he's open to Trump's mineral partnership
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing for a deal with the United States that would grant American companies access to Ukraine’s vast reserves of rare earth minerals in exchange for continued financial and military support.
During an interview with …
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6 Months of Chaos in Kursk: Russia's Nightmare, Ukraine's Bold Moves
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Ukraine to facilitate Azerbaijani gas transit to EU amid Russian supply halt
Ukraine is forging ahead with plans to facilitate gas transit from Azerbaijan to the EU, contingent on a specific condition.
According to Georgiy Tykhiy, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the gas will be distinctly of Azerbaijani …
Keith Kellogg - “Peace Plan? Not at all Next Week!”
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Ukraine's Presidential Office and U.S. Special Envoy discuss strategic diplomatic efforts ahead of key meetings
In a recent phone conversation, Head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, Andriy Yermak, engaged in talks with U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg.
Among the topics discussed was Kellogg's impending visit to Kyiv. According to a …
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Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
Key developments on Feb. 7:
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Zelensky, Trump may meet in Washington next week
President Volodymyr Zelensky may meet with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump next week in Washington, Trump said on Feb. 7.
“I will probably be meeting with President Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to President (Vladimir) …
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Russian troops turn to donkeys and horses for transport 'gray zones'
In an unusual yet seemingly pragmatic move, Russian soldiers have turned to donkeys and horses in areas where traditional vehicles can't safely travel.
Analysts reveal that these modes of transport were part of the military's inventory even before …
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North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says
North Korean soldiers were “brought in again” by Russia to the embattled Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Feb. 7.
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi briefed Zelensky about new Russian attacks in …
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Russia designates Register of Damage against Ukraine as undesirable organization
Russia’s Justice Ministry declared the Register of Damage Caused by Russian Aggression against Ukraine an “undesirable organization” on Feb. 7.
This was announced on the Russian Justice Ministry’s website.
The register, established under …
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Ukrainian Forces gain ground in Kursk region amid new offensive
In a strategic counteroffensive, Ukrainian forces advanced up to 5 kilometers in the Kursk region. On February 6, marking six months since the start of the Kursk military operation, Ukrainian troops launched a mechanized battalion-scale attack …
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WILL NATO STOP SUPPORTING UKRAINE? RED LINES
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Trump's ICC sanctions won't hinder Russian war crimes investigation, Kyiv says
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will continue to carry out its functions in holding Russia accountable for crimes committed during the full-scale war against Ukraine, regardless of U.S. sanctions, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi …
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Ukrainian Forces capture 909 Russian troops in strategic Kursk offensive
Over the past six months, Ukrainian Armed Forces have captured 909 Russian soldiers in Russia's Kursk region, significantly enhancing their prisoner exchange leverage, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook. This …