Trump says US should spend' less time worrying about Putin'
Trump's comments are the latest instalment of a widening gulf between the U.S., and Ukraine and its European allies.
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Trump-Putin summit now being 'fast-tracked,' CNN reports
Donald Trump's spat with Volodymyr Zelensky was an additional incentive for the next round of talks on restoring relations between the U.S. and Russia to take place in the coming weeks.
General Staff: Russia has lost 878,070 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,350 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
'Anora,' film with former Russian propaganda actor, wins 5 Academy Awards
The movie won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actress (Mikey Madison), Best Director (Sean Baker), Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay (Sean Baker).
Ukraine war latest: Europe developing 'coalition of the willing' to back ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says
Key developments on March 1 - 2: * Europe developing 'coalition of the willing' to back ceasefire in Ukraine, Starmer says * UK to provide $2.8 billion loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets * Macron, Starmer working to pacify Zelensky-Trump relations 'because what is at stake is too important' * U.
Czechs crowdfund money to purchase Black Hawk helicopter for Ukraine
The volunteer initiative, called "A Gift for Putin," began crowdfunding money for the helicopter in November 2023, rallying more than 20,500 donors to contribute a total of 72.3 million Czech Koruna ($2.9 million).
Putin congratulates winner of 'election' in occupied Abkhazia
Abkhazia, an occupied region internationally recognized as part of Georgia, has been under de facto Russian control since the 2008 war between Russia and Georgia.
Reported Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker, detained over damaged undersea cables, allowed to leave Finland
In January, the Swedish Navy found an anchor at the site of the sabotaged cables in the Baltic Sea. Finnish authorities suspect the Eagle S intentionally dragged its anchor along dozens of kilometers of the Baltic seabed, according to AFP.
Zelensky meets Italy's Meloni at London summit
"I had a productive meeting with the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy (Giorgia Meloni) to develop a joint action plan for ending the war with a just and lasting peace," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.
Italy, UK can help mediate Zelensky-Trump dispute, Meloni says
With Washington’s role seen as crucial to any lasting peace in Ukraine, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have also reportedly sought to work behind the scenes to ease tensions between the two leaders.
Ukraine calls out IAEA staff for passing via occupied territories but pins blame on Russia
The statement came hours after Russian occupation authorities claimed that a rotation of IAEA personnel had taken place through Russian-controlled territory.
Kremlin says perceived US foreign policy shift aligns with its 'vision'
Trump, echoing Kremlin rhetoric on the war in Ukraine, said at the end of February the country should "forget" about joining NATO, which the country sees as a security guarantee against a future Russian invasion.
Norwegian fuel supplier halts sales to US Navy over Trump-Zelensky dispute, citing 'moral compass'
Norwegian fuel supplier Haltbakk Bunkers will not deliver a "single liter" of fuel to the U.S. Navy until U.S. President Donald Trump "is gone," the company's CEO told media outlet Kystens Noeringsliv on March 1 after Trump's highly public dispute with President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Macron, Starmer working to pacify Zelensky-Trump relations 'because what is at stake is too important'
"The manifest destiny of the Americans is to be on the side of the Ukrainians, I have no doubt about it. What the United States has done over the past three years is entirely consistent with its diplomatic and military tradition," Macron said.
Putin ally pushing for US, Russia restart of Nord Stream 2, FT reports
Matthias Warnig, who led Nord Stream 2’s parent company on behalf of Kremlin-controlled gas giant Gazprom until 2023, is reportedly trying to establish contact with U.S. President Donald Trump's team through American businessmen.
Elon Musk publicly supports call for US to exit NATO, UN
Both NATO and the U.N. were founded by the U.S. and other victors of World War II to promote diplomacy and cooperation between nations as well as to prevent another global war.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 2, injure 20 over past day
Ukraine's air defense shot down 63 of the 79 drones Russia launched overnight, the Air Force said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 876,720 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,110 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office
Key developments on Feb. 28: * Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office * US terminates support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration, NBC reports * Trump may halt all military aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash, WP reports * Kremlin officials tout Zelensky-Trump clash as 'historic' * Italy
US terminates support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration, NBC reports
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was instructed by the State Department to terminate initiatives set to help restore Ukraine's energy grid, NBC News reported citing two USAID officials working on the matter.
Trump says he's 'for both Ukraine and Russia' during meeting with Zelensky
Talking about his role in negotiations to end Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Trump said he was "in the middle."
Zelensky meets Trump in Washington to sign natural resources deal
President Volodymyr Zelensky met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb. 28 as the two leaders are expected to sign a framework deal on Ukraine's natural resources.
Updated: Ukraine repelled Russian attempt to cross into Sumy Oblast on Feb. 25, fighting continues, military says
Russian forces attempted to cross the Russia-Ukraine border in Sumy Oblast near the village of Novenke on Feb. 25 but were repelled, Dmytro Lyhkovii, a spokesperson for Ukraine's General Staff, told the Interfax-Ukraine news agency on Feb. 28.
Ireland open to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, PM says
Apart from Ireland, Switzerland and Turkey also reportedly consider sending their troops to Ukraine. Russia opposed NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, but the three nations are not members of the military alliance.
General Staff: Russia has lost 874,560 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,060 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Trump eyeing Russian minerals after war ends, US official says
The Trump administration is open to expanding economic cooperation with Russia to obtain minerals once a peace deal is reached between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukraine war latest: Trump says he 'can't believe' he called Zelensky 'dictator'
Key developments on Feb. 27: * Trump says he 'can't believe' he called Zelensky 'dictator' * First contacts with Trump administration 'inspire certain hopes,' Putin says * Russia to lose 'chance for world leadership' if it doesn't get out of war by 2026, Budanov says * Turkey considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, Bloomberg
First contacts with Trump administration 'inspire certain hopes,' Putin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that some Western countries are dissatisfied with the restoration of Russian-American relations and wants to "create instability in the world."
France has led talks on Ukraine's minerals since October 2024, French minister says
France and Ukraine have been discussing the use of Ukrainian minerals for the purposes of the French defense industry since October 2024, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, as France Info reported on Feb. 27.
Russia to lose 'chance for world leadership' if it doesn't get out of war by 2026, Budanov says
"According to their (Russia's) strategy, if they don't get out of this war by 2026, they lose even a chance for world leadership. They will be left with a maximum level of regional leadership, which they are absolutely not satisfied with," Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) head Kyrylo Budanov said.
MH17 victims' relatives want Russian admission of responsibility for crash to be part of peace deal, media reports
"Without this (Russia's recognition of the downing of MH17), there can be no lasting peace with Russia," the letter read.
US, Russia reportedly discuss Arctic cooperation as Trump seeks to pull Moscow from Beijing
"We could find ourselves in a situation where whether Russia wants to improve its relations with the U.S. or not, they can’t because they’ve become completely dependent on the Chinese because we have cut them off," said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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