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Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is trying to engage the United States in a deal with Russia through business proposals to Trump and Musk. Russia is offering access to oil and joint projects in the Arctic in exchange for a settlement in Ukraine that is favorable to the Kremlin.

Ukraine has not received any official requests from the United States to consider the Istanbul Accords. This denial came in response to Trump's special envoy's statement about the proximity of a peace agreement.

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized either Svyrydenko or Sibiga to sign an agreement on a reconstruction investment fund with the United States. The final decision on the signatory will be announced tomorrow.

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that all the aid allocated by the United States continues to flow to Ukraine. Statements about the freezing of arms sales are not true.

Ukraine and the United States finalized the text of the subsoil agreement, removing the clauses on debt and double reimbursement of aid. The fund will be filled in Ukraine and used jointly to invest in reconstruction.

Turkey is considering the possibility of providing troops for peacekeeping forces in Ukraine. Erdogan discussed this issue with Zelenskyy and Lavrov during meetings in Ankara.

The 6. 5-hour-long talks between the Russian and US delegations on the work of embassies have ended in Istanbul. The meeting was held at the residence of the US Consul General without comment to the press.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives on a visit to Ireland, where he was met by Prime Minister Michael Martin.

The US sanctions package of January 8, 2025, against the Russian tanker fleet could cost Russia up to 1. 5% of GDP. Elvira Nabiullina has already assessed the impact of the restrictions that are just beginning to take effect.

Putin announced positive signals from the Trump administration and readiness to restore relations. According to him, the new US administration demonstrates pragmatism, abandoning the stereotypes of its predecessors.

The self-proclaimed president of Belarus has announced a planned meeting with Putin in Moscow in a week's time. They will discuss the agreement between the US and Ukraine on rare earth metals, which may “alarm” Russia.

The chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a $1.5 billion payment to USAID for work already done. The decision upheld Trump's directive to cut U.S. spending abroad.

Colombian President Petro criticized Zelenskyy for the rare earth metals deal with the United States and called Ukrainians “brothers” of Russians. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reacted sharply to these statements, recalling Colombia's struggle for independence.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared his unwillingness to allow Russia to become a “junior partner” of China. According to him, the United States seeks to balance relations with both nuclear powers.

The US FAA plans to use the Starlink system to modernize air traffic control networks. Musk's company has already installed equipment in two FAA facilities and is bidding for a $2 billion contract.

The President of Ukraine will visit Ireland to meet with Prime Minister Michael Martin. Zelenskyy will then travel to the United States to discuss an agreement on rare earth minerals.

U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced his desire to test the seriousness of Russia's intentions to end the war. The United States emphasizes that without an end to the war, cooperation with Russia in the economic sphere and geopolitics is impossible.

Donald Trump cancels Chevron's license to export oil from Venezuela starting March 1. The decision is related to Venezuela's failure to fulfill democratic conditions and deportation agreements.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles meets with Republicans to discuss cuts to the Musk-led Government Performance and Results Administration. Senators demand more transparency about changes in federal agencies.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft bilateral agreement on an investment fund for reconstruction between Ukraine and the United States. Yulia Svyrydenko or Andriy Sybiha are authorized to sign the document.

The French Armed Forces Minister has reported talks with Ukraine on the development of minerals for the defense industry. The talks started in October after Zelenskyy's visit to Paris.

The US administration has terminated nearly 5,800 USAID grants, keeping only 500 worth $57 billion. Secretary Rubio has made a decision on each grant, but the plaintiffs are challenging the possibility of such a quick review.

European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.

Ukraine's president refuses to sign a second agreement with the US without expanded security guarantees. The existing September agreement only mentions “protection of mutual investments,” but the new one will require parliamentary ratification.

Keir Starmer called on the United States to provide security support to European peacekeepers who will arrive in Ukraine. The British prime minister emphasized the importance of American support, despite Trump's previous statements.

Crypto exchange Bybit has published the results of an expert analysis of the $1. 46 billion hack. The FBI confirmed the involvement of the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group in the attack through a compromised Safe wallet.

Macron did not receive specific commitments from Trump regarding Ukraine's security guarantees during his visit to Washington. The US refuses to provide significant guarantees, shifting the responsibility to Europe.

Negotiations between representatives of the United States and the Russian Federation begin at the residence of the American Consul General in Istanbul. The meeting is dedicated to discussing the problems of the embassies of the two countries.

On February 27, the world celebrates Polar Bear Day, NGO Day, Anosmia Awareness Day, and Optimist Day. Believers honor the memory of St. Procopius Decapolitus, a fighter against iconoclasm.

The planned meeting between EU High Representative Kallas and US Secretary of State Rubio was canceled due to “scheduling issues. ” The cancellation comes amid rising tensions between the US and EU over migration and freedom of speech.