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The Telegraph has obtained a draft agreement between the US and Ukraine on a joint investment fund. The document envisages US control over 50% of revenues from the extraction of resources and infrastructure in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president said that the US is trying to please Putin with its statements to achieve quick success. Zelenskyy warned against repeating the mistakes of Afghanistan and opposed territorial concessions.
Slovakia's prime minister and Hungary's foreign minister criticized the Paris meeting on the deployment of troops in Ukraine. Both politicians support the position against military aid to Kyiv and Ukraine's accession to NATO.
An informal meeting of the heads of government of eight European countries on Ukraine will be held in Paris. The meeting will be attended by EU and NATO leaders, including Macron, Scholz and other senior officials.
Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained why Ukraine's automatic accession to NATO is currently unlikely. The expert believes that the EU is a more realistic alternative for ensuring Ukraine's security.
French President Macron held a phone conversation with Trump on the prospects for peace in Ukraine. European leaders will meet in Paris today to discuss Trump's statements.
The USA is actively working to achieve a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Trump expects Zelenskyy to be involved in the negotiations.
The children's book Freckleface Strawberry by actress Julianne Moore has been banned from US Department of Defense schools. The book tells the story of a girl who learns to accept her freckles.
During his visit to Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian president will discuss the issue of lower oil prices. Zelenskyy believes that US President Donald Trump has the greatest influence in this matter.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg will visit Ukraine on February 20 for a two-day visit. Zelenskyy plans to take him to the front to meet with the military and discuss security guarantees.
The President of Ukraine refused to sign a document on the transfer of 50% of Ukraine's mineral resources to the United States due to the lack of security guarantees. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of clear security guarantees in the future deal.
The United States is considering sending peacekeepers from non-European countries to Ukraine after the signing of the peace agreement. It is proposed to involve military personnel from Brazil and China to monitor the ceasefire line.
Flood warnings have been issued for 10 million people in the United States due to heavy rains and snowfall in the southeast. At least 9 people were killed, with Kentucky being the worst affected state.
Lavrov and Ushakov fly to Riyadh to meet with American representatives. The parties will discuss the restoration of Russian-American relations and a possible settlement of the situation in Ukraine.
President of the European Council Costa insists on the EU's participation in negotiations with Russia over the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia poses a global threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European security.
The U. S. Secretary of State said it was necessary to involve Ukraine and Europeans in peace talks. According to him, there are currently only preliminary conversations between Trump and Putin.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will take place on Trump's initiative after his conversations with Putin and Zelensky.
Trump is ready to allow European countries to purchase American weapons for transfer to Ukraine. This will allow Ukraine to receive U.S. weapons even if direct military assistance is cut off.
Peskov said that Russia has changed its approach to negotiations with Ukraine due to the alleged lack of sovereignty. the Kremlin also claims that any future agreements with Ukraine will be invalid.
On Tuesday, senior US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible agreement to end the war. The Ukrainian side expresses concern about negotiations without its participation.
US President Donald Trump announced Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Trump also announced a possible meeting with Putin in the near future.
On February 17, a summit of European defense powers will be held in Paris to discuss Ukraine's security. The leaders will discuss Ukraine's possible accession to NATO and their reactions to the US-Russia talks.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the coming weeks will show Putin's real interest in peace. This became known after Putin's conversation with Trump, where they discussed a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
The Ukrainian president said that Putin is afraid of Trump, which could push him to peace talks. Zelensky also warned the world not to trust the Russian dictator's statements, calling him a murderer.
On February 17, the leaders of the leading European countries will meet in Paris to discuss security and defense. The meeting is a response to the US statements about possible negotiations on Ukraine without the participation of European states.
The Trump administration has informed European officials of plans to end the war by Easter. Experts believe this plan is ambitious but unrealistic, expecting a settlement by 2025.
Steven Whitkoff is travelling with National Security Advisor Waltz to Saudi Arabia to negotiate a settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Peskov said that after Trump's phone call with Putin, the countries will solve problems through dialogue. The Kremlin assures that the new dialogue will be “about peace” and invites Trump to visit Russia.
The President of Ukraine has revealed the losses of the Armed Forces in the war with Russia. According to him, 46,000 soldiers were killed, about 380,000 were wounded, and tens of thousands went missing.
On February 17, European leaders will meet in Paris to discuss Ukraine's security and defense. The meeting is a response to the US statements and an attempt by Europe to assume security guarantees for Ukraine.