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US Presidential Advisor Mike Waltz announced the upcoming signing of an agreement on Ukrainian minerals. According to him, the document will compensate for American investments in supporting Ukraine during the war.
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, had a phone conversation with US Presidential Advisor Michael Volz. The parties discussed bilateral relations and the importance of Special Representative Kellogg's visit to Ukraine.
Representatives of the US and Ukraine held overnight talks on a minerals agreement. The decision is up to Zelenskyy, and a refusal could lead to a deterioration in relations between the countries.
His Beatitude Sviatoslav met with Paula White-Cain in the White House Office of Faith. They discussed the situation with religious persecution in the occupied territories of Ukraine and the release of imprisoned priests.
41% of Americans consider Donald Trump to be a ‘dictator’, while only 22% consider Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be a ‘dictator’. 71% of US citizens surveyed called Russian President Vladimir Putin a dictator, according to a YouGov survey.
President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic. The parties discussed military support and joint plans for the future, emphasizing the importance of security guarantees.
The singer Grimes publicly appealed to Elon Musk for ignoring reports of their child's serious medical problems. Musk was attending the CPAC conference and did not respond to the mother's request.
The Presidential Administration continues to work on the agreement on rare earth minerals with the United States. Ukraine insists on a fair distribution of profits and security guarantees under the agreement.
George Clooney criticized the Trump administration and the political climate in the United States, comparing it to a “baby on the highway. ” The actor also discussed his Broadway debut in Good Night and Good Luck and commented on the Biden administration.
The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the leader of France after meeting with the U. S. Special Representative. The parties discussed security guarantees and ways to achieve a just peace.
The French president plans to meet with Trump in Washington and discuss his position on Russia. Macron intends to warn the American leader against showing weakness to Putin.
In Boston, about 1000 people held a snow march in sub-zero temperatures. Protesters in Florida and California opposed Trump's policies and the appointment of Musk as head of DOGE.
Lula da Silva criticized Trump for his statements about world leaders and claims to world domination. The Brazilian president called on the United States to respect the sovereignty of other countries and stop protectionism.
EU representative Stefan de Kersmaeker said that Ukraine is a democracy and that Zelenskyy was elected in free elections. This was in response to Trump's criticism of the Ukrainian president, who called him a “dictator.
Republican Congressman Don Bacon criticized Trump's words about Zelenskyy as a “dictator without elections. ” Bacon recalled Zelensky's democratic election and the ban on elections during martial law.
The French president holds an emergency meeting with party leaders to discuss European defense. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of Trump's rapprochement with Russia and his distancing from Europe.
French President Macron will visit Washington next week to discuss the situation in Ukraine. Minister Haddad emphasized the importance of the European voice in resolving the issue and called Zelenskyy a hero.
Kęstutis Budris said that Trump's rhetoric on Ukraine is not a Russian narrative, but contains false claims. The minister denied the claim of greater support from the United States, noting that Europe has provided 30% more aid.
Hundreds of federal employees rallied outside the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services against cuts in the industry. The protesters criticize the policy of the head of the Department of Government Efficiency and advocate for the protection of scientific research.
The Trump administration is considering the possibility of concluding a simplified agreement with Ukraine on mineral resources. This is happening after Zelenskyy rejected the US proposal to receive 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.
Donald Trump has said that World War III is “not that far away,” but it will not happen under his presidency. At the Miami summit, he also criticized Zelenskyy and thanked Saudi Arabia for organizing the US-Russia talks.
Donald Trump posted images created by AI on social media showing him with a crown on his head.
The U. S. Department of Defense has sent the Trump administration a list of 60,000 probationary employees. The Pentagon has also requested that some offices and employees be exempted from the cuts.
US President Trump is escalating the conflict with Zelenskyy and adopting the Kremlin's narrative. After talks between the US and Russia in Riyadh without Ukraine's participation, Trump questioned the legitimacy of the Ukrainian government.
The former British prime minister denied Trump's statement about Zelenskyy's 4% approval rating. Johnson calls on the EU to unfreeze Russian assets to support Ukraine.
The head of the CPD said that Russia is not preparing to end hostilities, but rather is building up its military capabilities. This comes amid reports of possible agreements between the United States and Russia on a peace plan.
President Zelenskyy said that information about his low rating is Russian disinformation. According to the KIIS, Zelensky's approval rating is almost 60%.
The Trump administration has temporarily frozen the processing of immigration applications from migrants from Ukraine and Latin America. The decision is related to checking potential fraud and security issues.
U. S. intelligence reports that Putin expects Ukraine and Europe to be exhausted, despite significant Russian army losses.
Donald Trump plans to sign new executive orders at his home in Mar-a-Lago. At the same time, his first joint TV interview with Elon Musk will be broadcast in prime time.