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Canadian singer Grimes criticized the appearance of her 4-year-old son X Æ A-12 at a press conference with Trump. The child accompanied Elon Musk during the signing of the DOGE decree in the Oval Office.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Ukraine's participation in the upcoming talks on the settlement of Russian aggression is ‘unconditional’. At the same time, Moscow considers the United States to be the main counterpart in the negotiation process.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that negotiations with Russia will end only if they have a long-term result. He refuted the idea that Ukraine's position is weak and emphasized the importance of the West's support.

The Financial Times reports on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine by Easter or May 9 at the initiative of Trump and Putin.

Trump expressed admiration for Ukraine's drone system during a phone call with Zelenskiy. The parties discussed peace and agreed to launch teams to end the war.

The President of Ukraine reported on an hour-long conversation with Trump about the war and the US position. Zelenskyy emphasized that negotiations are impossible without American security guarantees and European participation.

Spot gold rose 0. 5% to $2,918.70 an ounce in Asian trading, approaching a record high. The growth occurred amid a weakening dollar and new trade tariffs from Trump.

The United States imposes sanctions on 180 Russian tankers, making it difficult to export oil to Asia. Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries lead to a reduction in production and an increase in surplus raw materials.

The Hungarian prime minister criticised Brussels' position on supporting Ukraine. Orban compared the EU's statements to ‘support for murder’ and said, that a place in the negotiations must be earned.

Mark Rutte said that Ukraine needs a strong position in the upcoming negotiations with Russia. NATO has allocated 50 billion euros for security assistance over the past year.

Zelenskyy informed Trump that he had received a draft agreement on rare earths. The parties plan to discuss the details in Munich, where they will also meet with the US Vice President.

The EBA called on the government to remove the classification of information on mineral deposits in Ukraine. The restrictions hinder international cooperation and investment in the extractive industry.

Defense Minister Umerov announced the expansion of NATO and US support for Ukraine. During the Ramstein meeting, they discussed security assistance and training for the Ukrainian military.

Donald Trump reported on his social network about negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. He called them "wonderful" and expressed hope for the end of the war.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that peace should not be imposed on Ukraine, and the United States should be involved in resolving the conflict. He also ruled out the possibility of sending German troops to Ukraine.

European leaders express concern over Trump's phone call with Putin about Ukraine. European foreign ministers insist on EU participation in future peace talks.

Boris Pistorius called Trump's talks with Putin about Ukraine “regrettable”.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized the importance of involving Ukraine in all negotiations concerning it. He commented on Trump's phone call with Putin and recalled his communication with Zelenskyy.

Leading Wall Street banks are planning to sell $3 billion worth of loans issued to Elon Musk to buy Twitter in 2022. The sale will take place a week after the successful sale of $5.5 billion of debt led by Morgan Stanley.

U. S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hagel announced the need to increase NATO defense spending to 5% of GDP. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte supported this initiative, emphasizing the importance of increasing defense production.

A U. S. federal judge has lifted a restraining order against the “deferred retirement” of government employees under Trump's plan. The decision creates uncertainty for employees, who now need to decide whether to keep their positions without security.

WHO reports the suspension of HIV and other disease treatment in 50 countries due to the suspension of USAID funding. Trump has suspended the work of the agency, which spends $40 billion annually on humanitarian aid.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a discussion of Trump's recent statements on peace in Ukraine. Rutte emphasized the importance of achieving peace from a position of strength and avoiding a “Minsk-3” situation.

Pentagon chief Pete Gegseth said that Trump's plan to end the war was not a betrayal of Ukrainian soldiers. The USA is interested in achieving peace through negotiations and will continue to support NATO.

The DOGE Commission, headed by Elon Musk, will begin an audit of NASA's spending. Particular attention will be paid to the lunar landing program and SpaceX contracts worth $15 billion.

Keith Kellogg, the U. S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, traveled to Europe to meet with allies.

Keith Kellogg will visit Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine on February 13-22 to promote a plan to end the war. At the Munich conference, he will present an offer of military support in exchange for resources.

Elon Musk's company X has agreed to pay Donald Trump $10 million for an out-of-court settlement. The case concerns the blocking of the politician's account after the events of January 6, 2021.

Israel is considering striking Iran's nuclear facilities in 2025. According to US intelligence, the operation may require the support of the US military.

Donald Trump has said that he believes it is unlikely that Ukraine will return to the 2014 borders. At the same time, he suggests that some of the occupied territories may return to Ukrainian control.