Russian forces suffer record vehicle losses in February
In the shortest month of the year, Ukrainians destroyed 3,472 vehicles and fuel tanks, as well as 596 armoured combat vehicles and 331 tanks, a statement from Ukraine's Defense Ministry said.
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'I'll need more ammo' — Ukraine's soldiers react to Trump-Zelensky Oval Office showdown
An astounding political encounter played out in front of the world on Feb. 28, as a highly-anticipated meeting between Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump descended into a verbal brawl, the cancelling of a mineral deal and — reportedly — Zelensky's unceremonious eviction from the White House. Zelensky left
Israel wants US to keep Syria 'weak' by allowing Russian bases, sources tell Reuters
Israeli officials have told Washington that Syria's new Islamist rulers, who ousted pro-Russian Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, will pose a threat to Israel's borders if backed by Turkey, Reuters wrote, citing four sources familiar with the communications.
World stars show support for Ukraine after the White House clash
Pedro Pascal, Elizabeth Banks, Misha Collins and other stars expressed support for Ukraine in their social media.
Pro-Russian European politicians openly support Trump after clash with Zelensky
Several European politicians that are considered pro-Russian expressed their approval for the U.S. President Donald Trump after he clashed in a heated argument with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office.
President Zelensky is flying to London ahead of European summit
Zelensky earlier confirmed that he will travel to London for a summit with European leaders to discuss joint defense and security plans to be held on March 2.
5 killed, 25 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Russia launched 154 Shahed-type attack drones and decoy drones against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said. One hundred and three drones were shot down, while 51 were lost without causing damage, according to the statement.
General Staff: Russia has lost 875,610 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,060 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
7 injured in Russian drone attack on Kharkiv medical facility
Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said that all the strikes targeted central districts of the city, with emergency crews responding at multiple locations.
'He should apologize' — Rubio slams Zelensky after tense White House meeting
In an interview with CNN, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Volodymyr Zelensky should apologize for how the meeting with Donald Trump unfolded, questioning whether the Ukrainian leader was truly committed to peace.
'We're looking for peace, we're not looking to go into a 10-year-war,' Trump says
"He (Zelensky) overplayed his hand (...) we are not looking to go into a 10-year-war and play games, we want peace. He's going to have to make peace. He's got to stop the fighting, he's got to stop the death," Donald Trump said.
'This kind of spat is not good for both sides,' Zelensky says following Oval Office clash with Trump
"We want peace... that's why I visited President Trump," Zelensky said following a heated exchange in the White House, adding that he hopes that Trump would show stronger support for Ukraine rather than positioning himself as a mediator in the war.
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
Trump may halt all military aid to Ukraine following Oval Office clash, WP reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering ending ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine following a heated exchange in the White House between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Washington Post (WP) reported on Feb. 28, citing a senior Trump administration official.
Editorial: A president just disrespected America in the Oval Office. It wasn’t Zelensky
It’s time to say it plainly. America’s leadership has switched sides in the war. The American people have not, and they should speak up. In the past several weeks, the U.S. leadership has demonstrated explicit hostility towards Ukraine and aligned its rhetoric and policy with Russia. The
Italy calls for 'immediate' summit between US, Europe following Zelensky-Trump clash
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called on Feb. 28 for an "immediate" summit between the United States, EU, and Western allies to discuss Ukraine amid ongoing peace talks.
European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine after Zelensky-Trump clash
A number of European leaders on Feb. 28 reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky, following his tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
Varying reactions from U.S. officials, lawmakers emerge following Zelensky-Trump clash
U.S. lawmakers and officials voiced mixed reaction following a heated exchange between President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump on Feb. 28, that culminated in the Ukrainian delegation being ordered to leave the White House.
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.
Kremlin officials tout Zelensky-Trump clash as 'historic'
Kirill Dmitriev, special envoy to Vladimir Putin, and former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev applauded the tense Oval Office meeting, calling it "historic."
Zelensky thanks US after tense meeting with Trump
"Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that."
'There is an aggressor, which is Russia,' says Macron after Zelensky-Trump clash
French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine following a heated exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 28.
Polish PM Tusk says Ukraine 'not alone' after Trump-Zelensky clash
"Dear Volodymyr Zelensky, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X.
Zelensky ordered to leave White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office clash with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early without signing a mineral deal with the United States following a heated exchange with President Donald Trump on Feb. 28.
We asked Americans about Trump’s Ukraine policy. Here’s what they said
The Kyiv Independent invited its American readers to share their thoughts on U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy on Ukraine and Russia on Feb. 24, the third-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. In less than a day, we received over 400 emails, expressing views that ranged from
BREAKING: Zelensky 'not ready for peace,' Trump says after heated Oval Office clash
"He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace," U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.
Zelensky, Trump get into heated argument while speaking with journalists in Oval Office
President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 45-minute-long press briefing in the Oval Office that ended in a heated argument about American aid to Ukraine.
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."
Ukraine's security guarantees are Europe's responsibility, Trump tells Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump said he wants to finalize the peace deal first, adding that security guarantees accounted for only a small part of the issue.
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.
Orban opposes Ukraine's EU accession, claiming it would 'destroy' Hungary
"It will destroy us. First of all, it will destroy Hungarian farmers and Hungarian agriculture; secondly, it will destroy the entire Hungarian national economy, and I have no idea how we will control the crime that will flood into Hungary with this," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
Russia interested in lifting US sanctions against oligarchs, energy exports, Zelensky's adviser says
"Our understanding is that they are most concerned about two things. The first thing is those oligarchs who are under U.S., EU, and U.K. sanctions because this is a real problem for them. And the second thing is what prevents Russia from making money — energy (sanctions)," said Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the president's commissioner for sanctions.
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