Ukraine, US reach agreement on minerals deal
According to the Financial Times, Ukraine secured more favorable terms and framed the deal as a way to strengthen ties with the U.S.
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Hungary seeks removal of eight names from EU Russia sanctions list, Reuters reports
Hungary is demanding the removal of eight individuals from the EU's Russia sanctions list and guarantees on Ukraine's gas transit talks before agreeing to renew restrictions, Reuters reported on Feb. 25, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Ukraine approves Vidmak drone system to target Russian vehicles
"These high-speed FPV drones are capable of chasing down any wheeled vehicles of the invaders," the Defense Ministry said.
1 killed, 16 injured in Russian attack on Kramatorsk
Four children are among the injured, according to Ukraine's National Police.
Poland pledges $210 million in new military aid for Ukraine
"This is the forty-sixth contribution, and we will continue to help," Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Feb. 25, according to the Polish media outlet Interia.
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Trump says Ukraine minerals deal to 'be signed very soon,' plans meeting Zelensky
Trump reiterated his push for a deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, arguing that it would help Kyiv's economy while ensuring that Washington "recoups the tens of billions of dollars and military equipment sent to Ukraine."
UN adopts Ukraine's resolution condemning Russia's invasion — US, Russia, Belarus vote against
The UN General Assembly approved a Ukrainian resolution on Feb. 24 condemning Russia's full-scale invasion, with 93 countries voting in favor and 18 against. The U.S., Israel, Hungary, Russia, and Belarus have voted against the resolution.
Zelensky, Trump have 'good' conversation during G7 meeting
"As for Donald Trump... We have just had a conversation. It was a very good conversation within the framework of the G7 meeting led by Canada," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Women account for 21% of applicants at Ukraine's army recruitment centers
Since the army recruitment centers began operation, 42,366 Ukrainians have applied, with the highest number of female candidates coming from western Chernivtsi, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil oblasts.
Lithuania's Nauseda proposes 2030 as Ukraine's EU accession date
Speaking at the Support Ukraine summit in Kyiv, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda called for decisive leadership to accelerate Ukraine's integration.
Around 165,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine, media reports
Using open-source research and statistical analysis, a report by independent Russian media outlets Meduza and Mediazona suggests that Russian losses have increased each year.
Trump's Ukraine remarks 'shocking,' echo Russian narratives, German opposition leader says
"This is the Russian narrative; this is how Putin has presented it for years, and I'm frankly shocked that Donald Trump has now apparently embraced it himself," German opposition leader and chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz said.
Canada opposes Russia's return to G7, vows to 'stand its ground,' ambassador says
"Canada is not ready for a change in the membership of the G7 and is standing its ground," Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc said.
Putin orders ministers to prepare for Western companies' return to Russia
"We can adjust accordingly the return to our market of those who want to return," Russian President Vladimir Putin said, suggesting potential restrictions or conditions for Western firms looking to resume operations in Russia.
Zelensky is not 'important' to negotiations on ending war, Trump says
"I don't think he's very important to be at meetings, to be honest with you," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Zelensky to sign US minerals deal soon, Waltz says
"President Zelensky is going to sign that deal, and you will see that in the very short term," U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said.
Russia may offer frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction, demand funds for occupied territories, Reuters reports
According to Reuters, one source familiar with Moscow discussions said Russia could agree to allocate up to two-thirds of frozen assets for Ukraine's reconstruction, provided accountability guarantees.
Lawmaker from Zelensky's party resigns after corruption charges, MP says
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Trump administration presents 'improved' minerals draft to Ukraine after Zelensky's rejection, Axios reports
"This is a negotiation. And in a negotiation, you negotiate. Ukraine wants to negotiate minerals, so we're talking about it," a White House official was quoted as saying.
Moscow demanded NATO withdrawal from eastern Europe during US-Russia talks, FT reports
The U.S. delegation reportedly rejected the demand, but concerns remain over what concessions President Donald Trump might consider to secure a deal on ending war with Russia.
Zelensky-Kellogg meeting ends with no joint statements at US request, spokesperson says
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Ukraine needs to 'tone it down,' sign US minerals deal, Waltz says
"They need to tone it down and take a hard look and sign that deal," U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News.
Explosion kills Russian occupation official in Berdiansk, Ukraine's intelligence claims
The intelligence agency accused Yevgeny Bogdanov, deputy head of Berdiasnk's occupation administration, of committing multiple war crimes against Ukrainian citizens.
US refuses to co-sponsor UN resolution condemning Russia, resists labeling Moscow 'aggressor' in G7 statement, media report
"In previous years, the United States has consistently co-sponsored such resolutions in support of a just peace in Ukraine," a source told Reuters.
Vance says Zelensky 'badmouthing' Trump, calls it counterproductive
"The idea that Zelensky is going to change the president's mind by badmouthing him in public media — everyone who knows the president will tell you that is an atrocious way to deal with this administration," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said.
Lithuania's president unveils 6-point plan to support Ukraine, strengthen European security
"We must act now to support Ukraine and boost Europe's security. No more talk shops — time for action," Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda wrote on X.
North Korean troops in Russia reportedly told they're fighting South Korean forces
One of the captured North Korean soldiers admitted that he and his fellow soldiers believed they were fighting South Korean troops, which heightened their morale and aggression, South Korean newspaper Chosun Daily reported.
Trump calls Zelensky 'dictator,' warns of Ukraine's demise without elections
"A dictator without elections, Zelensky better move fast, or he won’t have a country left," U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Ukraine refutes Putin's claims of Russian offensive from Kursk Oblast
President Vladimir Putin told Russian media on Feb. 18 that Russian forces had crossed into Ukrainian territory from Kursk Oblast, a claim General Staff spokesperson Dmytro Lykhovyi has dismissed as part of a disinformation campaign.
Putin would 'gladly' meet Trump, says war in Ukraine should be 'worked out' in advance
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Feb. 19 that he had been briefed on the outcome of U.S.-Russian talks in Riyadh, expressing willingness to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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