US-Russia talks is 'the last warning for Europe,' Gabrielius Landsbergis says

9:58 PM

Ukraine war latest: Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor calls them 'not bad'

9:49 PM

Ukraine summit in Paris exposes divisions, lack of coherent plan, experts say

9:33 PM

EU plans $6.2 billion military aid package for Ukraine ahead of US-Russia talks, Politico reports.

The package is expected to include 1.5 million artillery shells, air defense systems, and equipment for military brigades. According to Politico, the value of the aid could increase to 10 billion euros ($10.8 billion) depending on individual EU member states' contributions.

9:25 PM

As Trump’s Ukraine envoy is partially sidelined, Middle East negotiator takes lead in Russia talks

8:41 PM

France to host second summit on Ukraine, European security, Reuters reports.

Paris has now invited additional European countries and Canada to join the upcoming meeting, either in person or via video link, according to Reuters

8:30 PM

Opinion

Trump is trading Ukraine’s future for a quick win

8:09 PM

EU must take Russia sanctions into 'its own hands,' commissioner says.

The European Union must take greater control of its sanctions policy against Russia as U.S. priorities shift, EU Economy and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said on Feb. 18.

6:59 PM

Turkey 'ideal host' for peace talks on Russia-Ukraine war, Erdogan says.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highlighted Turkey's previous mediation efforts, including the Black Sea grain deal, which enabled Ukrainian agricultural exports until Russia withdrew in 2023.

6:15 PM

Russia's Lavrov denies 3-point peace plan, warns against Western peacekeepers in Ukraine.

The alleged plan, which reportedly includes a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and a final peace agreement, was revealed by Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich on X.

5:42 PM

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US-Russia talks is 'the last warning for Europe,' Gabrielius Landsbergis says.

The Kyiv Independent’s Martin Fornusek speaks with former Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Gabrielius Landsbergis, at the 2025 Munich Security Conference as U.S. officials undermine Ukraine’s NATO prospects and territorial integrity ahead of peace negotiations with Russia.

5:23 PM

Zelensky postpones Saudi Arabia visit amid Russia-US talks.

"We were not invited to this Russian-American meeting in Saudi Arabia. It was a surprise for us. I don't want any coincidences, so I'm not going to Saudi Arabia," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

5:00 PM

Explosions reported on Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Italy.

Two explosions took place on the oil tanker Seajewel, moored in the Italian city of Savona on Feb. 18, with the vessel allegedly transporting Russian oil to Europe, Italian publication IVG reported.

4:59 PM

Peace Negotiations

A ceasefire in Ukraine could end martial law — what would lifting restrictions mean?

3:47 PM

North Korea gaining military experience in Ukraine, improving its missiles' accuracy, Budanov says.

"Only three countries — Ukraine, Russia, and North Korea — are gaining direct experience in full-scale 21st-century warfare," Kyrylo Budanov said.

2:41 PM

Russia, US conclude Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin advisor says they were 'not bad'.

Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to Russia's President Vladimir Putin, said it was a "very serious discussion of all the issues we wanted to touch upon."

2:25 PM

Putin ready for talks with Zelensky, Kremlin says, repeats false 'legitimacy' claims.

Russia has widely used the claim that Volodymyr Zelensky is illegitimate in its propaganda to discredit the Ukrainian government.

9:56 PM  (Updated:  February 18, 2025 2:00 pm)

Trump & Ukraine

As US and Russia start talks, what peace terms could Ukraine accept?

12:23 PM  (Updated:  February 18, 2025 1:49 pm)

'Now is a critical moment' — EU chief von der Leyen meets Kellogg to discuss Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen discussed the situation in Ukraine with Keith Kellogg on the day when talks on ending the war between Russia and the U.S. began in Riyadh.

1:18 PM

Europe at 'kids' table' in talks on Ukraine, Rheinmetall chief says.

"If you don't invest, if you're not strong, they handle you like kids," Armin Papperger said.

12:58 PM

New video shows Australian POW Oscar Jenkins alive but injured in Russian captivity.

In the video, Oscar Jenkins says he feels "weak" and has "lost a lot of weight," and has a broken arm.

11:55 AM

Opinion

Alternatives to Trump's Russia appeasement

11:24 AM

Russian attacks across Ukraine kill 2, injure 26 over past day.

Russian forces launched 176 drones from the Russian cities of Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, Shatalovo, Millerovo, Primosk-Akhtarsk, and Russian-occupied Crimea at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

10:25 AM

'Europe is ready and willing to step up' — Rutte on security guarantees for Ukraine.

Europe is ready and willing to take a leadership role in providing Ukraine with security guarantees, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte wrote on Feb. 17 on X.

9:51 AM

US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia end.

Though the U.S. and Russia are meeting without Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky will also head to Saudi Arabia this week.

8:40 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 861,090 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,170 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.