Defense Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Waltz refused to call Russia the aggressor in the war against Ukraine. Trump's advisors avoided direct answers, calling the situation “complicated.
The Ministry of Defense will create a special training ground to test the latest demining technologies, including artificial intelligence solutions. The facility will form a bank of innovative solutions and a coordination platform for humanitarian demining.
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset said that Ukraine's future is inseparable from Europe.
Slovak Vice Prime Minister Peter Kmiec has stated the need to involve Ukraine and the EU in peace talks after the US changed its approach. Slovakia supports Ukraine's sovereignty and European integration.
The Government of Iceland has decided to double its defense support for Ukraine in 2025. This was announced by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir during the Support Ukraine Summit.
Norway will allocate 1 billion euros to Ukraine for humanitarian needs and support for civilians. An additional 300 million euros will be directed to energy infrastructure and industry.
The President of the European Commission stated that the provision of weapons to Ukraine will be at the center of the EU's attention in the coming weeks. The EU and its member countries have already provided support amounting to 145 billion euros.
Alexander Stubb presented a plan for the peace process, including sanctions pressure and a ceasefire. The plan is based on Finland's experience and envisages preserving Ukraine's independence without concessions on EU and NATO membership.
The Turkish President announced that he would continue to provide diplomatic support to Ukraine to achieve a just peace. Erdogan expressed hope that 2025 would be the year of peace.
Justin Trudeau announces the first installment of $5 billion in aid to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. Part of the funds will be used to support Ukraine's energy security after the Russian attacks.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stated that a just peace must stop the killings in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for a clear plan for the reintegration of the occupied territories.
The German president said that Russia will not gain legitimacy for its actions through a dialogue with the United States. He emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and the impossibility of negotiations without its participation.
The President of Ukraine said that peace with Russia cannot be obtained as a gift or concession from Putin. According to Zelenskyy, peace can only be achieved through strength, wisdom and unity.
Ukraine is ready for a prisoner exchange with Russia under the "all for all" formula. President Zelenskyy stressed that Russia must release Ukrainians who have been held since 2014 and 2022.
The President stated that Ukraine must be at the negotiating table together with Europe and the USA. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia's strategic target is the European way of life and the security of the continent.
Justin Bieber's representative has denied rumors about the singer's drug use. The artist's tired appearance is explained by sleepless nights due to work in the studio and caring for his young son.
The Grok chatbot by xAI has stopped responding to requests for disinformation from Musk and Trump. The changes were made by a former employee without the approval of the company's management.
On February 24, Ukrainians celebrate Maslenitsa, a traditional winter farewell holiday, and the National Day of Prayer. The world also celebrates Bartender's Day and Information Architecture Day.
On February 24, it will be three years since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. During this time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have destroyed over 800,000 occupiers, liberated significant territories, but have lost over 12,000 civilians.
The President said that the issue of elections is being actively raised by Russia and appears in discussions in the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized the impossibility of holding elections due to the security situation and the need to lift martial law.
Ukraine's president has warned of the negative consequences of a potential meeting between Trump and Putin before talks with Kyiv. Such a meeting could undermine Ukrainian society's trust in the United States and worsen relations with Europe.
The President of Ukraine said there were no serious signals from China regarding support or an active role in resolving the war. Zelenskyy does not rule out cooperation with China, especially on issues of territorial integrity.
President Zelenskyy said that the United States considers a ceasefire to be a possible end to the war in Ukraine. The United States plans to end the hot phase of the conflict by the end of 2025, but this requires their active support.
President Zelenskyy announced the US intention to end the hot phase of the war in Ukraine by the end of 2025. According to him, this is the goal of the United States, but to achieve this goal, it is necessary to actively assist Ukraine.
President Zelenskyy has announced an audit of all subsoil use licenses in Ukraine. Based on the results of the audit, legal licenses will be protected, and illegal and dormant licenses will be returned to the state.
The President of Ukraine refused the first agreement with the USA due to the lack of security guarantees. Zelenskyy explained that the "50-50" distribution proposal did not correspond to Ukraine's interests.
Tomorrow, an important summit will take place in Kyiv with the participation of 13 offline and 24 online leaders, including the EU leadership. The event will be attended by 24 European Commissioners and will feature a Ukraine-Nordic-Baltic platform.
Minister Sibiga stated that China is interested in a fair end to the war because of the importance of the European market. During the meeting with Wang Yi, they discussed trade cooperation and China's role in restoring navigation in the Black Sea.
The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Alexander Ivashchenko, said that Russia's resources are depleted and the economy is deteriorating. According to him, the Russian economy may face irreversible trends at the end of the year and next year.
Russia intends to produce more than 7 million artillery munitions and large-caliber mines in 2025. It also plans to produce about 3,000 long-range missiles.
