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'If it doesn't happen quickly, it may not happen at all' — Trump on peace in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump said that steps towards a peace deal were "moving along pretty rapidly" and that he expected an agreement to be negotiated "fairly soon," or not at all.
EU leaders to discuss special envoy for Ukraine peace talks, Bloomberg reports
European leaders are expected to use the March 6 summit to define a unified stance on defense and security guarantees for Ukraine.
EBRD lowers Ukraine’s 2025 growth forecast amid inflation, war impact
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has lowered its 2025 growth forecast for Ukraine’s economy, now expecting 3.5% growth instead of the previously projected 4.7%.
General accused of botching Kharkiv defense released from detention facility, lawyer says
Lieutenant General Artur Horbenko, along with General Yurii Halushkin and Colonel Illia Lapin, was arrested on Jan. 21 on charges of mismanaging Ukraine's defense in Kharkiv Oblast during Russia's cross-border offensive in May 2024.
Rutte announces NATO allies will provide Ukraine with billions more in aid
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has announced that alliance members are ramping up their defense investments and preparing additional financial support for Ukraine.
Future peacekeeping force may patrol air, sea space, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says
"If our partners and allies are ready to discuss the possible deployment of these contingents to ensure peace and security in Ukraine... then we think it is quite possible to talk about the safety of the sky," Tykhyi said.
Trump extends some sanctions against Russia until 2026
The decision comes amid Trump's renewed engagement with Russia, including talks on Feb. 18 on ending the war in Ukraine and the potential reopening of embassies in Washington and Moscow.
Trump, Starmer meet as UK urges continued US support for Ukraine
The meeting took place ahead of President Volodymyr Zelensky's scheduled visit to Washington on Feb. 28, where he is set to sign a critical minerals agreement with the U.S.
Trump says he 'can't believe' he called Zelensky 'dictator'
"Did I say that? I can't believe I would say that," U.S. President Donald Trump responded when asked whether he still considers President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator."
Trump considered canceling Zelensky's visit, changed his mind after meeting Macron, TV channel reports
According to the report, Kyiv received a message on Feb. 26 from Washington stating that President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit and meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump would not take place.
Lawmakers fail to summon ministers for explanation of Ukraine-US minerals deal
On Feb. 26, Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved the decision to sign the deal.
Turkey considers sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly discussed the possibility with President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Zelensky meets Irish prime minister ahead of Washington visit
President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Ireland for its support of Ukrainians who fled Russia's full-scale invasion.
Russian troops 'bogged down' near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian military claims
"I am not saying that Ukrainian forces caught some second, third, or 100th and 500th breath... But Russian troops have indeed begun to show some physical, moral, and material exhaustion," said Viktor Trehubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces.
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 claims to recapture village north of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast
Russia's Defense Ministry claims that its troops continue to advance and push Ukrainian forces out of the salient. Kyiv has not commented on purportedly lost settlements in Kursk Oblast.
Updated: Revolut denies operating in Ukraine without license after central bank's pushback
According to Ukrainian banking law, a foreign bank can only operate in Ukraine if it opens a local branch or obtains a banking license. This process must first be approved by the NBU, the bank said in the press release.
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.
US-Russia talks in Istanbul meant to 'strengthen trust,' first of many, Moscow says
"We expect that today's meeting will be first in the series of similar expert consultations that will move us closer, together with the U.S., in overcoming disagreements and strengthening trust," spokesperson Maria Zakharova said during a press briefing.
US 'backstop' necessary for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, Starmer says ahead of Trump meeting
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to Washington to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and convince him to continue playing a role in ensuring Ukraine's security amid Russian aggression.
Zelensky invited to special EU summit on defense, Ukraine next week
The summit comes amid major shifts in U.S.-European relations, with U.S. President Donald Trump sending clear signals that it expects the continent to take a larger role in the defense of Ukraine against Russia's full-scale invasion.
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.
EU in talks on mobilizing 'hundreds of billions' for defense after Trump's foreign policy shift, Bloomberg reports
The EU faces major challenges in this effort, namely an undersized defense industry and empty stocks after delivering billions in arms and ammunition to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported.
Culture Ministry to suspend issuing recommendation letters for journalists, artists to travel abroad
The measure, which will take effect on March 3, comes in response to cases in which men used their permits to stay abroad longer than permitted.
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.
Trump admin says it's cutting 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration said on Feb. 26 that it is terminating over 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) foreign aid contracts, cutting $60 billion in foreign assistance, the U.S. media reported.
Ukraine to receive $730 million for demining equipment from partners by 2034
A total of 51 million euros ($53 million) has already been raised, said Ruslan Berehulia, the head of the mine action department.
Trump to announce 25% tariffs on EU 'very soon'
"We'll be announcing it very soon. It'll be 25% generally speaking, and that will be on cars and all other things," U.S. President Donald Trump said.
8 killed, 18 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 166 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ninety drones were shot down over 11 oblasts, while 72 decoy drones were lost without causing damage, according to the statement.
US, Russia hold next round of talks in Turkey focused on embassy work
A Russian delegation arrived at the residency of the U.S. Consul General in Istanbul, starting the second round of Russian-U.S. talks, the state news agency TASS reported on Feb. 27.
Russia's advance slows down in critical areas after Ukraine regrouped, Syrskyi says
Russian troops are actively pushing on the Novopavlivka sector in eastern Donetsk Oblast, trying to break through Ukraine's defense and capture three settlements, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.
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