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Wednesday, February 25
As Russia rained missiles on Ukrainian cities last fall, US issued warning to Kyiv over Black Sea drone strike, ambassador says
The U.S. State Department warned Ukraine in November 2025 that its strike on Russia's Novorossiysk port threatened American economic interests.
Wednesday, February 25
Russia's Transneft cuts oil intake after Ukrainian strike on Druzhba pipeline hub, Reuters reports
Damage from the attack forced Transneft to cut crude oil intake by 250,000 barrels per day and could cause further problems for Russian oil exports, affecting volumes and quality of oil shipped, industry sources told Reuters.
US, Ukraine to hold talks in Geneva Feb. 26, Trump envoy says
Witkoff said he would meet with Ukraine's security chief Rustem Umerov on Feb. 26, though the primary purpose of his visit would be negotiations with Iran.
US abstains from UN vote on 'lasting peace in Ukraine' on 4th anniversary of war
"Is not missing children, shelling of cities, and the killing of innocents enough? It is not a business deal — it is war," former Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said in a scathing post after the vote.
Ukraine War Latest: 4 years after invading Ukraine, Russia admits war's goals 'not fully achieved'
Key developments on Feb. 24: * 4 years after invading Ukraine, Russia admits war's goals 'not fully achieved' * '10 steps ahead' — Fedorov outlines Ukraine's plan to force Russia to make peace * In rare strike, Ukraine uses ATACMS to hit Russian command posts * UK exempts Druzhba pipeline as it unveils its biggest Russia sanctions package, document shows * Russian strike temporarily delayed Flamingo missile production, Zelensky says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged on Feb.
Canada announces $1.4 billion military aid package for Ukraine, expands sanctions against Russia
Canada announced a C$2 billion ($1.4 billion) military aid package for Ukraine on Feb. 24 and expanded sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Moscow’s “shadow fleet” and a lower oil price cap.
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The factory, located in Trostianets in Sumy Oblast, was struck by a missile, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said. The plant has operated since the 1990s, and produces a range of well-known products, including Oreo and Milka.
