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U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated the possibility of resuming negotiations on the minerals deal if Zelensky changes his position. Zelensky had previously expressed readiness to sign an agreement with the U.S.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz expressed doubts about the administration's willingness to work with Zelensky after the meeting on February 28. He stated that the Ukrainian president is "not ready to talk about peace" and has done a "disservice" to his country.
Donald Trump called Zelensky's statement that a deal to end the war is still far off the "worst" one. Trump stated that the U.S. will not tolerate such a position from the Ukrainian side for long.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated the possibility of blocking military and financial aid to Ukraine if gas transit to Europe does not resume. He also proposes an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations.
Republican Congressman Mike Turner called for continued support for Ukraine but insisted on the necessity of negotiations. He emphasized that Russia remains the aggressor that is killing Ukrainians.
Germany's likely future chancellor Friedrich Merz believes that the recent altercation between Trump and Zelensky was induced escalation by the US. Merz stated that the incident in the Oval Office was not spontaneous.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rejected the SNP's proposal to cancel Trump's state visit because of his criticism of Zelenskyy. Starmer emphasized the importance of dialogue to achieve peace in Europe.
Donald Trump said that he is the only US president who has not given up any part of Ukraine to Russia. He also announced an important statement for Tuesday, promising to “tell it like it is.
Ukraine's international bonds fell in price after the dispute between Trump and Zelenskiy. Securities maturing in 2035 hit a 4-week low, falling to 61.688 cents per dollar.
UK Defence Secretary Luke Pollard stated that the deployment of troops in Ukraine is possible without the US. However, the participation of Americans is necessary to achieve a firm and lasting peace.
The head of the Foreign Policy Committee, Merezhko, announced a temporary pause in relations between Ukraine and the United States. According to him, there are no official statements about the suspension of aid, and the UK can become a diplomatic bridge.
At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba commented on the emotional discussion between the leaders of the United States and Ukraine. He called for a diplomatic solution to conflicts and emphasized the importance of mutual understanding between the countries.
The United States plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting March 4 due to the fentanyl problem. China is developing countermeasures that will include tariff and non-tariff restrictions on American goods.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said it was inappropriate to consider EU membership because of the risk of polarizing society. According to a recent poll, 53% of Norwegians oppose joining the EU.
Donald Trump said that the United States should worry less about Putin and more about illegal migrants. He warned of the threat of “gangsters and drug lords” to the country, comparing the situation to Europe.
After the altercation in the Oval Office between Zelenskyy and Trump, Moscow hopes for a quick restoration of US-Russian relations. A new round of negotiations between Rubio and Lavrov is being prepared in the Persian Gulf region.
Trump plans to meet with national security advisors to discuss options for Ukraine. Among the possible solutions is the suspension of military aid, including supplies approved by the Biden administration.
U. S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson stated that the President of Ukraine may have to resign to achieve peace. He also expressed disappointment with Zelenskyy's behavior during the meeting with Trump.
Elon Musk published a cartoon with Zelensky comparing the situation in Ukraine to a tram that can be stopped. The billionaire hints at Ukraine's rejection of certain guarantees.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is ready to restore normal relations with Ukraine if Kyiv is ready for peace. To end the war, it is necessary to involve Russia in the negotiation process.
The Kremlin says that the US and Russia's positions on geopolitics have converged after Trump's change of course. Lavrov praised the US president's “common sense” and Peskov welcomed the new position on the UN resolution.
The President of Ukraine declared his readiness for a new visit to the United States and assured of continued cooperation. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's failure would mean failure for both Europe and the United States.
Republican Senator James Lankford opposed Zelenskyy's resignation, saying it would lead to chaos in Ukraine. He also supported the President of Ukraine's position of no confidence in Putin for violating the agreements.
The US Treasury Secretary said that the issue of signing an agreement with Ukraine on minerals is not currently being considered. The decision comes after Zelenskiy's early departure from the White House due to a dispute with Trump.
Donald Trump has announced the inclusion of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Solana, and Cardano in the new US Strategic Crypto Reserve. After the announcement, the rates of the mentioned cryptocurrencies showed a significant increase - from 10% to 63%.
The President of Ukraine met with the King of Great Britain at Sandringham Palace. The visit took place against the backdrop of diplomatic tensions with the United States and the summit in London to support Ukraine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced an upcoming meeting with the US President to develop a joint plan. This comes against the backdrop of US statements about the need for a peace proposal from Ukraine.
19 world leaders gather at Lancaster House for a security summit on Ukraine. Keir Starmer will hold a press conference following the discussion on European security and the settlement of the war.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that the new US foreign policy configurations coincide with Russia's vision. According to him, despite the damage to relations, the political will of the leaders can quickly restore cooperation.