The Trump administration offered Ukraine to transfer 50% of its ownership of rare earth minerals to the United States in exchange for military aid. Zelenskyy refused to sign the document, saying he needed to study it.
The Hungarian prime minister said that the war in Ukraine could become an “Afghanistan” for the EU. According to him, the difficulty is how to convince Russia to end the war.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning the requirement of COVID-19 vaccination in federally funded schools and colleges. The White House explains this by the need to ensure equal access to education.
Macron said that if Trump is able to stop putin's aggression, it will be good, but peace should be discussed by Ukrainians. He also called for a review of the EU's budgetary constraints to strengthen defense.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the critical importance of U. S. military assistance in countering russian aggression. He also warned of russia's intentions to use a potential ceasefire to regroup.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance denied the WSJ's information about the possibility of sending U.S. troops to Ukraine. He emphasized that the war is a conflict between Ukraine and russia, where the United States should not risk its military.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France had a conversation on security guarantees and a strategy for establishing a just peace. They discussed the principle of “nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine” and the position on negotiations.
Ukraine's president is ready to meet with putin only under clear security guarantees and after preparing a joint plan with Trump. The Ukrainian side does not plan any contacts with russia at international events.
US President Donald Trump had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The parties agreed to meet in person in the United States in the next two weeks.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Italy on international support and security guarantees. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of NATO membership and the need to strengthen the Ukrainian army.
The official White House account posted an unusual Valentine's Day greeting with a threat to deport illegal immigrants. The post was accompanied by a photo of Trump and the head of the US Border Patrol.
During their meeting in Munich, President Zelenskyy and U. S. Vice President Vance discussed the preparation of an economic partnership document. The parties also discussed peace and security guarantees for Ukraine.
The US Congressional delegation in Munich offered Zelenskyy to sign a document on the transfer of 50% of Ukraine's future mineral resources. The Ukrainian president politely declined the offer.
rreml is preparing a team of experienced diplomats and intelligence officers for possible negotiations with the Trump administration. The team includes Yuri Ushakov, Sergey Naryshkin and Kirill Dmitriev.
After his meeting with Zelenskyy, US Vice President Vance expressed his desire to achieve sustainable peace in Europe. Ukraine is ready to cooperate with the Trump team to develop a plan with reliable security guarantees.
Gitanas Nausėda said that a quick peace in Ukraine at any cost is unacceptable and dangerous. He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in the negotiations and the need for full support for Ukraine.
Germany's defense minister warned of a possible turning point in transatlantic relations due to the US desire for a quick truce. He emphasized that there will be no lasting peace without a strong Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president is ready to meet with Putin only after preparing a joint plan with Trump to end the war. Zelenskyy emphasized that there would be no other compromise platforms.
Zelenskyy hopes for Donald Trump's help; he believes that the US leader will be able to influence Putin to end the war.
President Zelenskyy said that the draft agreement with the United States is about investment, not security. Ukraine submitted an updated draft document to the US side on February 14.
Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton expressed support for the BDS movement at the Berlin Film Festival. The actress received a lifetime achievement award and delivered a critical speech about state violence.
Hamas agreed to release three hostages with triple citizenship in exchange for 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange will take place on February 15 as part of the Gaza ceasefire.
The President of Ukraine announced a possible meeting with J. D. Vance today or tomorrow at the Munich Security Conference. Zelenskyy also quoted Trump as saying he was ready to meet in Washington.
Saudi Arabia supported the idea of holding a meeting between Trump and Putin on its territory. The UAE also offered to organize talks to end the war in Ukraine with a possible summit between Putin and Zelenskyy.
The German president said that a simple peace agreement without security guarantees would weaken not only Ukraine but also its Western allies. He emphasized the importance of continued support for Ukraine from Europe and the United States.
Zelenskyy announced the possible deployment of 2-3 thousand North Korean troops to the Kursk direction. Earlier, the DPRK has already lost 4,000 troops in the war against Ukraine.
The President of Ukraine announced his readiness to meet with US Vice President J. D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of dialogue and intends to discuss security issues.
President Zelenskyy said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wants the United States to “withdraw” from this battle. This is dangerous for Ukraine, for Europe, and for America. However, it is Putin who will benefit.
The President of Ukraine confirmed an official visit to Saudi Arabia and the UAE with a humanitarian program. Zelenskyy emphasized that he does not plan to meet with either Russians or Americans during his visit.
The suspension of funding by the U. S. State Department led to the loss of a significant number of deminers in Ukraine. This funding accounted for almost 50% of the budget of all humanitarian demining programs in the country.