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United States

Federal republic in North America
The USA is a country located in North America, sharing this continent only with Canada. The country's area is 9,827 km². The population is 328 million people. The capital is Washington. In 1776, the USA declared independence from Great Britain. The main ethnic groups of the population: descendants of white migrants from Europe – 79.9% of the population, Latin Americans – 15%, black people – 12.8%, Asians – 4.4%, indigenous peoples – 0.97%. The USA ranks first in the world in terms of GDP per capita - $81,630. The United States was one of the initiators of the creation of NATO, in which it occupies a leading position. The most famous presidents: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan.
1776
Thirteen colonies declared independence from Great Britain
1787
A new constitution of the United States of America was drafted
1803
The country doubled in size thanks to the acquisition of territories from France
1865
Slavery was abolished throughout the country
1920
Women gained the right to vote
1945
The country played a key role in the victory over Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan in World War II
1948
A program of assistance to European economies was launched after the war
1964
A law was passed banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
1969
The country's astronaut became the first person to set foot on the Moon
1993
The North American Free Trade Agreement was signed
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The president explained why he did not sign an agreement with the U.S. on rare earth metals

The Ukrainian president has not signed an agreement with the USA on the transfer of 50 percent of the country's future mineral resources. Zelenskyy said that the document did not meet the interests of sovereign Ukraine and did not contain specific security guarantees.

Economy • February 15, 05:59 PM • 38093 views
Macron calls for an urgent EU summit over Trump's statements

The French president is calling European leaders for an emergency summit in Paris on Monday. The meeting is to discuss the problems associated with Donald Trump's statements.

News of the World • February 15, 05:49 PM • 61591 views
Sibiga outlined to his G7 colleagues the solutions needed to achieve a just peace

Minister Sibiga stated the need for reliable security guarantees to achieve a just peace. Proposals include the deployment of military contingents, air defense, and a US presence in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:44 PM • 26616 views
Ukraine will not be able to have reliable security guarantees without the United States - Zelensky

President Zelenskyy said that without the United States, Ukraine would not have reliable security guarantees. He also emphasized the importance of the presence of US troops in the peacekeeping mission.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:36 PM • 25693 views
“They realized who Putin is” - Zelenskyy on Europe's changing position

European countries have become more determined to support Ukraine than the United States. Zelenskyy said that European leaders have finally realized who Putin is and his intentions.

Politics • February 15, 05:30 PM • 26423 views
The US expects the EU to offer security guarantees for Ukraine

The U. S. has sent European leaders a questionnaire on specific proposals for security guarantees for Ukraine. The State Department also expects information on the possible number of peacekeepers from each country.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:27 PM • 27530 views
President on contracts for men aged 18-24: this option is understandable to American partners

The President said that American partners understand the initiative of contracts for men aged 18-24. The project provides for voluntary service with a payment of UAH 1 million and a preferential mortgage.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 05:17 PM • 25032 views
No one raises the issue of elections in Ukraine except Putin - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskiy says that only Putin and some US voices are raising the issue of elections in Ukraine. Elections may take place after martial law is lifted.

Politics • February 15, 05:04 PM • 23070 views
Zelensky on the negotiations: Ukraine's position is the main one

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's position should be the main one in the peace talks. The US and the EU are important partners, but Ukraine must take the lead in this process.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 04:39 PM • 24840 views
U.S., Russian officials to meet next week in Saudi Arabia to prepare for Trump-Putin meeting - Bloomberg

Saudi National Security Advisor Musaed al-Aiban will hold talks between representatives of the United States and Russia to prepare for Trump's meeting with the dictator.

Politics • February 15, 04:38 PM • 30374 views
Sikorsky on security guarantees for Ukraine after the war: “They must be real”

The Polish Foreign Minister said that new security guarantees for Ukraine should be real, unlike the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine is preparing its own vision of guarantees and plans to discuss them with the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:41 PM • 26368 views
Kellogg: Ceasefire in Ukraine must be achieved first - Kellogg

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that a ceasefire in Ukraine is the first step. The US views the conflict as a global war and is ready to mediate in the negotiations.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:19 PM • 24472 views
Burbank: “There will be no lasting peace if this peace is not agreed upon by Europe”

The German foreign minister said that there will be no lasting peace without European participation in the negotiations. Burbock also called Putin's Russia the main enemy of European democracy.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:13 PM • 23921 views
Register of losses from Russian aggression may be fully operational by the end of the year - Ministry of Justice

The International Register of Damages from Aggression of the Russian Federation plans to cover 45 categories by the end of 2025. So far, more than 14 thousand applications have been submitted in two categories, and the first payments are expected in 2027.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 02:13 PM • 24035 views
Kellogg on negotiations between Ukraine and Russia: The US will mediate

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg announced his readiness to mediate in the talks between Ukraine and Russia. He gave himself 180 days to engage all parties in the negotiation process.

Politics • February 15, 01:59 PM • 26261 views
“No one will be excluded": Kellogg on approach to Ukraine negotiations

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that all parties will participate in the upcoming negotiations to end the war. He promised to take into account the positions of Ukraine and Europe in the coming weeks.

Politics • February 15, 01:52 PM • 21895 views
Graham: Ukraine has resources worth $3 million - this is an argument for US support

Senator Lindsey Graham said that Ukraine's $3 trillion in mineral resources is a strong argument for US support. He emphasized the importance of a deal on resources for countering Putin.

Economy • February 15, 01:47 PM • 31826 views
Trump must take responsibility to bring the war to an end - Stefanishyna

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that Trump should take responsibility for ending the war, but not for the entire peace in Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 01:36 PM • 23781 views
Swedish PM on sending European troops to Ukraine: we need to think about what will happen if they are shelled

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has called for careful consideration of the consequences of sending European troops to Ukraine. He emphasized the need for firm security guarantees and EU participation in the relevant arrangements.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 01:08 PM • 24627 views
Zelensky: “It will be dangerous if Trump's first meeting is with Putin and his second meeting is with Ukraine”

President Zelenskiy emphasized the importance of meeting with Trump before his possible talks with Putin. Ukraine is preparing its vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States.

Politics • February 15, 12:29 PM • 23762 views
Merz disagrees that Ukraine's membership in NATO should be abandoned before negotiations with rf begin

Friedrich Merz said that he did not support the idea of Ukraine's rejection of NATO membership before negotiations with russia. He emphasized that the decision on membership had already been made by the alliance and could not be changed by one country.

Politics • February 15, 12:28 PM • 23134 views
NATO in Hague to discuss increase in defense industry production - Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke about the need to increase military production at a meeting in The Hague. According to him, Russia produces more ammunition in 3 months than the whole of Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 12:27 PM • 26705 views
Zelensky: our plan is to end this war in 2025

At the Munich conference, the President of Ukraine presented a plan to achieve peace in 2025. The plan envisages cooperation with the United States and partners to provide security guarantees and pressure on Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:56 AM • 21446 views
Czech president on talks: Europe needs to define “red lines” and discuss it with Ukraine

Petro Pavlo has said that Europe needs to define its position and “red lines” for negotiations with Ukraine. After agreeing with Kiev, the European position will have to be coordinated with US allies.

Politics • February 15, 11:49 AM • 23790 views
Danish Prime Minister: the best thing we can offer Ukraine is NATO membership

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that NATO membership is the best defense for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:44 AM • 26740 views
Zelenskyy: Putin will try to invite Trump to the May 9 parade in Moscow as “a prop in his play”

President Zelenskiy said Putin would try to invite Trump to a parade in Moscow as a “prop. ” He emphasized the importance of Europe's participation in future negotiations on Ukraine.

Politics • February 15, 11:36 AM • 24590 views
Ukraine is preparing its vision of security guarantees and will share them with the United States - Zelensky

Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a Ukrainian vision of security guarantees for discussion with the United States. The President emphasized the importance of developing a joint plan with American partners over the coming months.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 10:40 AM • 23915 views
Scholz said under what conditions Putin might be willing to compromise

The German chancellor said that Putin could compromise only with the united support of the USA and Europe for Ukraine. Post-war Ukraine must have a strong army to prevent new aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 10:14 AM • 28941 views
NBC News learned the details of the US proposal to give Ukraine 50% of rare earths: what the US offered in return

The Trump administration offered Ukraine to transfer 50% of its ownership of rare earth minerals to the United States in exchange for military aid. Zelenskyy refused to sign the document, saying he needed to study it.

Economy • February 15, 08:35 AM • 56073 views
Trump cancels mandatory COVID vaccination in US schools

Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning the requirement of COVID-19 vaccination in federally funded schools and colleges. The White House explains this by the need to ensure equal access to education.

COVID-19 • February 15, 06:36 AM • 37138 views