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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 handed over a document with the dates of all ceasefire violations by Russia to the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized that peace is possible only through diplomacy and clear security guarantees.
Elon Musk demanded that federal employees report weekly accomplishments under the threat of being fired. The heads of key US agencies, including the FBI and the Pentagon, have banned their employees from responding to this demand.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russia would cease hostilities only after reaching “firm” agreements. He rejected the option of an immediate ceasefire without specific agreements.
EU Diplomacy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the Russian narrative is present in messages from the United States. She commented on Trump's falling into the Russian disinformation bubble.
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.
European leaders make parallel visits to the United States and Ukraine to preserve the Western alliance. The EU delegation is preparing a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine, and Macron will discuss relations with Russia with Trump.
Friedrich Merz, the winner of the Bundestag elections, expressed doubts about the future of NATO in its current form. He suggested the possibility of creating an independent European defense structure to replace the Alliance.
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.
The U. S. Treasury Secretary announced an “implicit guarantee” of economic security in a new agreement with Ukraine. The agreement provides for cooperation in the areas of strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises.
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is laying off about 2,000 employees in the United States starting next week. Most other employees will be placed on administrative leave, except for critical personnel.
Pope Francis has been in critical condition for two days due to a respiratory crisis. He was diagnosed with initial kidney failure and is receiving oxygen therapy and blood transfusions.
US President Trump had a falling out with the governor of Maine over her refusal to comply with a decree banning transgender people from participating in women's sports. Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from the state, while Mills promised to comply with the law.
The President of Ukraine congratulated CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz on his victory in the Bundestag elections, where the party received 29% of the vote. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of further cooperation between the countries to protect and strengthen Europe.
Michael Volz said that Trump, as a “president of peace,” is negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine. The United States is actively cooperating with European allies to reach a peace agreement.
Keith Starmer and Emmanuel Macron agreed to present a unified position on support for Ukraine at the talks in the United States. They emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in any peace talks.
CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz, who won the German elections with 29% of the vote, announced his desire for defense independence from the United States. He criticized the Trump administration for its indifference to the fate of Europe.
Trump's special representative Steve Vitkoff stated that a near-complete peace agreement has been reached between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. According to him, the Istanbul Protocol Agreement can serve as the basis for a peace settlement.
During the three years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine lost 11% of its territory, and 18% in total since 2014. The United States provided 47% of all military assistance, while the EU provided 32%.
The President of Ukraine announced the possibility of signing an economic agreement with the USA regarding access to Ukrainian mineral resources. This could become a condition for the continuation of US aid to Ukraine.
Peter Szijjarto announced Hungary's support for the American resolution on the war in Ukraine, which does not condemn Russia. The Hungarian minister explained this by Donald Trump's “pro-peace” stance.
ICE has developed a four-step program to track and deport hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants in the United States. The Trump administration is reintroducing harsh immigration enforcement measures, including detention in courts.
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.
Steve Witkoff said that the Russian-Ukrainian war was provoked, but not necessarily by Russia. He also announced the signing of an agreement between the US and Ukraine on mineral resources this week.
The President of Ukraine said it was impossible to end the war this week with guarantees for Ukraine. Zelenskyy also discussed the terms of new investments and partnerships at the Ukraine. Year 2025” forum.
The President denied information from the Trump team about a possible disconnection of Starlink. According to him, Ukraine pays for the service on a monthly basis, along with partners from Poland and Germany.
Ukraine's president said he was not offended by Trump's words calling him a “dictator. ” European leaders criticized Trump's statement, and the KIIS denied Zelenskyy's low approval rating.
the head of the kremlin announced plans to strengthen the combat capabilities of the russian army and navy with the latest weapons. putin promised to continue to supply the armed forces with new models of equipment based on the experience of the war.
Ukraine's president said he wants to engage in a dialogue with Trump on a new deal with the United States. Zelenskyy emphasized that he does not recognize the $500 billion debt, confirming that he received only $100 billion in the form of a grant.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will visit Turkey for talks on the war in Ukraine with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan. They will also discuss the situation in Gaza and Syria.