The U.S. and Ukraine are close to finalizing a deal granting the U.S. mineral rights in exchange for military aid, according to Wall Street Journal.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Kyiv and Washington are working on an economic deal, but tensions remain over U.S. demands and Ukraine’s exclusion from U.S.-Russia peace talks.
European Council President António Costa has confirmed that he, along with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, will visit Kyiv on February 24, marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France may deploy forces to secure peace in Ukraine after a ceasefire, urging Europe to strengthen its defence amid shifting US-Russia relations.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that any talks to end the war with Russia must include Ukraine, following concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to negotiations.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that recent U.S.-Russia interactions show Moscow has not abandoned its territorial ambitions in Ukraine, cautioning that appeasing Russia would set a dangerous precedent.
A planned news conference between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg was abruptly canceled, reflecting deepening tensions over U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump’s shift in approach toward Russia has added to the strain.
Brasília, Brazil, February 20, 2025 – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaffirmed his country’s neutrality in the Ukraine conflict by rejecting a request from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to purchase Brazilian arms for Kyiv.
Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz warns that foreign troop deployment in Ukraine may not ensure peace, citing Poland’s UN peacekeeping experience in Lebanon.
Ukraine says that a Russian airstrike on a residential building in Kherson overnight injured at least six people, including two children.
MOSCOW, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that any British plan to send troops to Ukraine as part of a potential peacekeeping mission would be unacceptable for Russia and that it was monitoring statements by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with concern.
The Trump administration is considering a simplified minerals agreement with Ukraine, aiming to secure a quick deal before negotiating detailed terms, according to sources familiar with the matter.
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting he missed an opportunity to engage in peace talks with Russia. While the Ukrainian leader accused Trump of falling for Russian disinformation.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a call on Wednesday, backing his leadership and defending Ukraine’s decision to suspend elections during wartime.
ANKARA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy was quoted on Wednesday as saying a U.S. proposal for a critical minerals deal was unfair as it did not include security guarantees, and he did not want Ukraine to become a hub for raw materials.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday (February 19) dismissed the claims about his approval ratings being at 4% as Russian disinformation and said attempts to replace him during the war against Russia would not work.
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning for discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his desire for stronger support from US President Donald Trump while criticizing Kyiv’s exclusion from negotiations to end his country’s war with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, February 18, to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, on Tuesday (February 18) at the Commission’s headquarters in Brussels.
European leaders meet in Paris for urgent talks on Ukraine, led by French President Macron, amid concerns over U.S. policy shifts and Trump's direct engagement with Russia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss the Türkiye-Ukraine strategic partnership, bilateral cooperation, and regional developments.
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