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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rrbkov denied that a meeting with U. S. representatives was being prepared for February 25 in Riyadh. This denial followed Trump's announcement of a new stage of negotiations on Ukraine.
The UK will announce a new package of sanctions against Russia on the third anniversary of the invasion. Minister David Lammy announced his intention to “tighten the screws” and undermine the Russian military machine.
The UK and France have developed a plan to deploy European peacekeepers to Ukraine after the ceasefire. The plan will be presented to Trump to gain US support for the protection of European forces.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Ukraine will not be able to survive the war without the support of the United States. He emphasized the need to achieve a just peace and prevent Russia's victory.
China's Defense Ministry has rejected Australia's accusations of insufficient information about military exercises in international waters. New Zealand confirmed its observation of Chinese naval forces in the region.
Grok AI chatbot from xAI suggested executing Donald Trump and Elon Musk in response to provocative questions. xAI has already fixed the problem and is investigating the incident.
The US President had a phone conversation with the Prime Minister of Canada before the G7 online meeting. The leaders said they were “looking forward” to the conversation, which will be timed to coincide with the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
After a meeting with Donald Trump, Andrzej Duda said that the United States has no plans to reduce its military presence in Poland. Trump praised Warsaw for its defense spending and plans to visit the country in the near future.
White House spokeswoman says Trump is confident of reaching a deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine within a week. The National Security Advisor and Treasury Secretary are working on a deal that includes rare earth metals.
Putin instructed the Russian government to prepare for the return of foreign companies to the Russian market. lavrov said that access would be limited and allowed only in sectors that are safe for the Russian economy.
Trump said that the war in Ukraine affects Europe but not the United States. He also expressed hope for a quick end to the “conflict” and compared himself to George Washington.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the Russian Embassy in London to support Ukraine. The rally took place on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, with 67% of Britons supporting Ukraine's victory.
Elon Musk wrote on the social network X that Zelenskyy had been "fired from his job". This was a reaction to the refusal of the President of Ukraine to sign an agreement to transfer 50% of rare earth metals to the USA.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained the terms of the new economic partnership with Ukraine. The US will invest without taking ownership of assets and creating a debt burden for Ukraine.
France and Italy are slowing down the adoption of the EU's €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine due to budget constraints. The package includes 1.5 million rounds of ammunition and air defense support, but the time for approval is limited.
Viktor Orban said that Ukraine's accession to the EU depends on Hungary's will and could harm the Hungarian economy. He also threatens to eliminate USAID-funded organizations.
The EU is studying options for confiscating frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The use of assets as collateral through the International Claims Commission is being considered.
Donald Trump has called on Elon Musk to be more aggressive in downsizing the federal government. The DOGE department created by Trump and led by Musk has already laid off tens of thousands of government workers.
The US has offered Ukraine a new draft agreement on natural resources, demanding 50% of revenues and the creation of a $500 billion fund. From the liberated territories, the US share would be 66% of revenues.
The Ukrainian side has sent the US its proposals to the text of the mining agreement. The document may be signed by U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiga, but no specific timeframe has been set.
The Trump administration is asking Kiev to withdraw its annual resolution condemning Russia's war in favor of a softened US version. Ukraine refused to comply with the request, viewing the new text as pro-Russian.
The speaker of the Verkhovna Rada has announced the start of work on the agreement with the USA on minerals from next week. Zelensky earlier rejected the initial US offer, demanding security guarantees.
The scheduled signing of the agreement between Ukraine and the United States on rare earth minerals will not take place due to the absence of American representatives. Ukraine has proposed to hold talks in Washington.
The Associated Press accuses three representatives of the Trump administration of violating freedom of speech by blocking access to presidential events. The conflict arose over the AP's refusal to change the name “Gulf of Mexico” to “American Gulf.
European intelligence agencies are considering options to limit the exchange of classified information with the United States due to the possible return of Trump. The allies fear data leaks due to his previous experience of disclosing secrets.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls on UN members to support a U.S. resolution on Ukraine. Trump believes that this document can lead to a lasting peace, not a temporary pause.
US President Donald Trump fires Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown and Navy Commander Lisa Franchetti. Lieutenant General John Kane has been appointed to replace Brown.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Polish Foreign Minister on NATO military spending and market access. The two sides discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for increased defense investment by Allies.
On February 24, the British government plans to announce a new package of military aid to Ukraine and additional sanctions against the terrorist russian federation.
Trump announces the preparation of an agreement on the extraction of strategic minerals in Ukraine.