US, Ukraine close to signing deal on minerals worth 'hundreds of billions of dollars,' Axios reports
According to the draft obtained by Axios, the U.S. would express its desire to keep Ukraine "free, sovereign and secure."
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Reclaiming occupied territories possible but 'not easy' for Ukraine, Trump claims
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 that he believes Ukraine might be able to reclaim some of its territories occupied by Russia, but it would be challenging.
'Peace must not mean a surrender of Ukraine,' Macron says following Trump visit
French President Emmanuel Macron on Feb. 24 called for a long-lasting peace in Ukraine that would not mean a "surrender of Ukraine."
Trump refuses to label Putin a dictator
"I don't use those words lightly... I think we're going to see how it all works out," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 24 when asked if he would call Vladimir Putin a dictator the same way he labeled President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine war latest: War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims
Key developments on Feb. 24: * War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims * UN adopts Ukraine's resolution condemning Russia's invasion — US, Russia, Belarus vote against * European leaders arrive in Kyiv on 3rd anniversary of full-scale war * Around 165,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine,
Amid growing Russian, US pressure, world rallies in support of Ukraine
Three years into Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine is under increasing pressure from Russia on the battlefield and the U.S. in high cabinets. Russian troops have been gaining ground around Pokrovsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, while U.S. President Donald Trump has made increasingly hostile comments against President
War in Ukraine could end 'within weeks,' Putin open to peacekeepers, Trump claims
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Washington supported sending European troops to monitor a ceasefire and that he had discussed the proposal with Putin, who “would accept it.”
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.
Trump’s Ukraine rare earths deal: 'The art of the steal'
Among the bombshells coming out of the Trump administration in its first month in office is the president’s demand that Ukraine pledge $500 billion worth of mineral resources to the United States in return for American support. U.S. President Donald Trump appears to see this as payback for
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.
When your 'ass is burning, you start to move faster' — Lithuanian minister urges Europe to step up defense
"So I do hope that we will start to move faster in the next few months," Lithuania's defense chief said at the YES conference event held in Kyiv by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation on Feb. 24, the third anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion.
US reportedly urges UN to back its Ukraine resolution not naming Russia as aggressor
The U.S. version of the resolution, dubbed as the "Path to Peace," is aimed at ending the war, Suspilne reported. The draft reportedly does not name Russia the aggressor, but calls for "an immediate end to the conflict."
Moscow open to ceasefire only when talks yield results that 'suit Russia,' Lavrov says
Sergey Lavrov's comments come as the White House announced that a peace deal with Russia could be hashed out this week.
Ukraine-US talks on natural resources deal in 'final stages,' Deputy PM says
"We are committed to completing this (deal) swiftly to proceed with its signature," Stefanishyna said on X. While praising the talks as "constructive," Deputy Prime Minister Stefanishyna did not provide any details on the deliberations or the content of the deal.
Kallas to visit US to meet Rubio, discuss peace efforts in Ukraine
Kaja Kallas suggested that "the messages coming out of the U.S." regarding the elections in Ukraine suggest that "the Russian narrative is very strongly represented there."
Ukraine war latest: Zelensky willing to step down in exchange for peace; Russia launches largest drone attack since start of full-scale invasion
Key developments on Feb. 22-23: * Zelensky willing to step down in exchange for peace * Russia launches largest drone attack since start of full-scale invasion * US mineral deal offers no security guarantees for Ukraine, NYT reports * Zelensky won't sign natural resource deal that 'will be paid by 10 generations of Ukrainians'
Hungary playing role in spreading disinformation about rationale for Russia's invasion to Trump's team, Zelensky says
"I know that there are people from this Hungarian leader who have contact with people in President Trump's orbit, and are constantly raising questions... in regards to not expanding NATO into eastern Europe," President Volodymyr Zelensky said, criticizing Kremlin talking points that NATO was at fault for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine needs the US to win, says Polish President
The Polish leader told reporters that President Donald Trump is determined to end Russia’s war on Ukraine adding that Russia cannot be allowed to win.
Zelensky won't sign natural resource deal that 'will be paid by 10 generations of Ukrainians'
President Volodymyr Zelensky pushed back at the U.S.’ demand for a $500 billion deal for its natural resources, saying that the U.S.’s aid grants are not debts, during the Ukraine: Year 2025 forum in Kyiv on Feb. 23.
Economy Minister: Occupied Ukrainian territories have over $350 billion in natural resources
Yulia Svyrydenko's comment comes as Kyiv and Washington negotiate a deal for Ukraine’s natural resources in return for support and security guarantees.
Trump team could strike a deal to end war 'this week,' White House says
"The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war to end the conflict, and the president is very confident we can get it done this week," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Feb. 22.
Trump-Putin meeting preparations already underway, Russia claims
The two leaders could discuss a broad range of global topics in addition to the war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. The meeting would be a step toward "normalizing relations" between the U.S. and Russia.
'We're going to get our money back' — Trump on US-Ukraine resources deal
"I want them to give us something for all of the money that we put up," Trump said on Feb. 22. "We're asking for rare earth and oil — anything we can get."
US mineral deal offers no security guarantees for Ukraine, NYT reports
The terms of the revised proposal are virtually the same as those of an earlier version rejected by President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a draft dated Feb. 21.
'The US wants lasting peace' — Polish FM meets State Secretary Rubio
Sikorski said their meeting was "substantial and cordial" and it "confirmed the durability of the Polish-American alliance," Polish RMF FM reported.
Zelensky, Scholz discuss 'ways to achieve just peace' in Ukraine
The phone call comes amid growing concerns in Kyiv and among European allies about Washington's shifting stance on the war.
US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
US proposes rival UN statement on Ukraine war, clashing with Kyiv, Europe, Reuters reports
The new U.S. resolution mourns the casualties of the "Russia-Ukraine conflict" and "implores a swift end" to hostilities, according to a draft obtained by Reuters.
Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine
"Russia attacked, but they shouldn't have let him attack," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 21, after previously blaming Ukraine for starting the war.
US 'pretty close' to minerals deal with Ukraine, Trump claims
"I think (the Ukrainians) want it. They feel good about it, and it's a significant — it's a big deal, but they want it, and it keeps us in that country, and they're very happy about it."
Ukrainian, US officials negotiated throughout the night amid minerals deal dispute, Axios reports
Ukrainian and U.S. officials negotiated a mineral deal all night into the morning on Feb. 21 amid a rift between the two nations over the agreement, Axios reported.
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