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The United States and Russia are in talks about possible cooperation on resource extraction in the Arctic. Washington sees this as a way to weaken ties between Moscow and Beijing, despite the concerns of NATO allies.
Newly elected German leader Friedrich Merz is planning a visit to Paris to meet with Macron. They will discuss the results of recent talks with Trump and the security situation in Europe.
In West Texas, an unvaccinated child died of measles, the first fatal case in the United States in a decade. The outbreak has spread to two states, infecting more than 130 people, mostly children.
The Ukrainian and American sides are preparing to sign an agreement on minerals. The document provides for the creation of an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine and will be linked to security guarantees.
Trump said that the US presence in Ukraine as part of the subsoil deal would guarantee security. According to him, Britain and France are ready to send peacekeeping forces.
Trump said that Europe, not the United States, should provide security guarantees to Ukraine. At the same time, the United States will remain Ukraine's partner and is interested in cooperation on rare earth metals.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the signing of an agreement with the USA on subsoil. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
44 WTO members and Ukraine sign the annual statement condemning the impact of Russia's invasion. For the first time, the United States refused to support the document, indicating a change in its position.
The US President announced a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28 to sign an agreement on natural resources. The document does not provide for Ukraine's debt obligations to the United States.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk criticized Ukraine's agreement with the US on rare earth metals, calling it uncertain. Zelenskyy, on the other hand, assured that the agreement does not create debt obligations for Ukraine.
Secretary Rubio announces that the US has almost finalized an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth metals. The agreement provides for the creation of a joint investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
The French president held a videoconference with the leaders of 27 EU countries after meeting with Trump. Macron reaffirmed their shared commitment to creating conditions for lasting peace in Ukraine.
Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% to 274. 8 kg over the past three months. This amount could be enough to make six nuclear warheads, despite Tehran's claims that the program is for peaceful purposes.
The President of Ukraine is planning to visit the United States, after which he will immediately travel to London. In the British capital, he is scheduled to meet with his European counterparts at Keir Starmer's office.
The US has invited Zelenskyy to visit Washington, and the presidential offices are working on the format of the meeting. The preliminary visit may take place on February 28, 2025 to discuss the minerals agreement.
The President confirmed that Ukraine's debt obligations are not included in the minerals agreement with the United States. The document will include a clause on security guarantees and provides for the creation of a joint investment fund.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support blocking resolutions on the law on the purchase of Rosatom reactors for KhNPP-3 and KhNPP-4. The half-billion-euro project envisages completion of the power units within 2.5-4 years.
Polish Prime Minister Tusk said that the country would not directly participate in the EU peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Instead, Poland is ready to provide full logistical support to the European mission with the support of the United States.
Donald Trump has announced a new “golden card” program for wealthy foreigners that will replace the current visa system. According to him, Russian oligarchs will also be able to obtain the right to reside in the United States for $5 million.
Ukraine will contribute 50% of revenues from future natural resources to a new joint recovery fund with the United States. The fund will be managed by both governments and reinvested in Ukraine's development and security.
A representative of the Ukrainian government will sign a preliminary agreement on minerals after the presidents agree on security guarantees. Work will then begin on the creation of a joint Ukrainian-American investment fund.
Ukraine and the US have completed work on an agreement to create a joint investment fund for reconstruction. The signing of the document will only take place after receiving security guarantees from the US.
French President Macron briefed EU leaders on the results of his meeting with Trump in Washington. This discussion took place on the eve of a special European Council meeting on March 6 to support Ukraine.
Ukraine and the USA may sign an agreement on minerals and reconstruction on February 28 in Washington. The document provides for the creation of a fund to which Ukraine will contribute 50% of the revenues from the future monetization of state resources.
Lavrov announced a meeting between Russian and US representatives on February 27 in Istanbul to discuss the work of diplomatic missions. This follows recent talks in Saudi Arabia.
The U. S. House of Representatives passed the budget bill by 2 votes. The plan calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years and includes $4.5 trillion in tax breaks.
The NBU published data on payment transactions in Ukraine for 2024. Credit transfers dominated with 3.6 billion domestic transactions worth over UAH 43 trillion, and 7.1 million international transfers were also made.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg says Trump's impressive results in 35 days in office and expresses confidence in a quick end to the war. Trump plans to meet with Zelenskiy on February 28 to sign a minerals agreement.
People in high-tech countries sleep 45 minutes longer and have 14% better sleep efficiency. However, this leads to a disruption of natural circadian rhythms, which can cause health problems.
The U. S. Government Performance and Results Administration changed the savings data from $16.6 billion to $9.6 billion due to errors. Initial reports found cases of double and triple counting of contracts.