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PiS candidate backs Trump: No NATO membership for Ukraine: The same applies to EU membership, which “should not be unconditional.”
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PiS candidate backs Trump: No NATO membership for Ukraine
Zelensky calls for ‘armed forces of Europe’ as EU leaders bristle at new US policies on Ukraine
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Zelensky calls for ‘armed forces of Europe’ as EU leaders bristle at new ...
Quick Glance: Zelensky Advocates for European Army to Counter Russia
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky advocates for the creation of an 'army of Europe' amid concerns that the US may no longer provide support.

  • He emphasized that Ukraine will not accept negotiations conducted without its involvement and blocked a deal with the US that lacked security guarantees.

  • The concept of a European army has been supported by several leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, but was quickly rejected by the EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

  • Zelensky insists that Europe must have a seat at the decision-making table, as the likelihood of Ukraine joining NATO appears dim.
Ukraine slams Russian drone attack on Chernobyl power plant: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post on Friday that a Russian drone ...
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Ukraine slams Russian drone attack on Chernobyl power plant
Quick Glance: Chernobyl Shelter Strike Heightens Global Security Concerns
  • A Russian drone strike caused significant damage to the protective shelter over Chernobyl's reactor four, escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack as a direct threat to international security, highlighting Russia's unique aggression towards such sites.

  • Initial assessments indicate stable radiation levels, with emergency responders effectively managing the situation.

  • Zelenskyy called for increased international pressure on Russia to ensure accountability for its actions.
US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war: US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to start talks aimed at ...
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US, Russian officials to meet in Saudi Arabia over Ukraine war
"Not chancellor for much longer anyway": Vance apparently plans affront against Scholz at security conference in Munich
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Zelenskyy says draft US minerals deal not ready yet as ‘it does not protect’ Ukraine
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Zelenskyy says draft US minerals deal not ready yet as ‘it does not ...
Quick Glance: Zelenskiy Critiques US Minerals Deal as Insufficient
  • Zelenskiy stated that the draft US minerals deal is not in Ukraine's interest.

  • The U.S. demanded ownership of 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals.

  • Zelenskiy emphasized the need for concrete security guarantees, which are absent from the document.

  • Negotiations with the U.S. concluded without a deal, as Zelenskiy viewed the proposal as one-sided.
'Will never accept deals reached behind our backs', says Zelensky, calls for creation of 'European army'
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'Will never accept deals reached behind our backs' ...
Trump asks Zelenskyy for half of Ukraine’s rare earths: NBC News: U.S. officials told NBC that handing over half of its valuable minerals would be a way for Kyiv ...
politico.eu/article/us-donald-trump-asks-zelenskyy-half-ukraine-rare-minerals-military-support/
Trump asks Zelenskyy for half of Ukraine’s rare earths: NBC News
Rubio talks to Lavrov on the phone: US Secretary of State prepares first Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
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Rubio talks to Lavrov on the phone: US Secretary of State prepares first ...
Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
cnbc.com/2025/02/15/trump-officials-pitch-zelenskyy-on-us-owning-50percent-ukraines-rare-earth-minerals.html
Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth ...
Quick Glance: Trump Administration Proposes 50% Ownership of Ukraine's Minerals
  • The Trump administration proposed that the U.S. be granted 50% ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals as a means for Ukraine to reimburse U.S. military support.

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent introduced the proposal during a meeting with President Zelenskyy, highlighting its potential benefits for both nations.

  • Zelenskyy indicated he would seek legal counsel to assess the document and referred to it as a memorandum rather than a security agreement.

  • Trump has emphasized the importance of securing access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, which are vital for various high-tech applications.
Ukrainian MPs protest against Zelensky’s 'dictatorship': MPs in Ukraine, stormed the country’s parliament accusing President Voldomyr Zelensky of ...
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Ukrainian MPs protest against Zelensky’s 'dictatorship'
France planning to host informal European summit on Ukraine, diplomatic sources say
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France planning to host informal European summit on Ukraine ...
Zelenskyy calls for creation of European army: Armed Forces of Europe: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed forming a joint European Armed Forces ...
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Zelenskyy calls for creation of European army: Armed Forces of Europe
Ukraine: Resistance to recruitment measures escalates in: The Ukrainian army is running out of soldiers. There are scenes of violence on the streets ...
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Ukraine: Resistance to recruitment measures escalates in
Quick Glance: Escalation of Resistance Against Recruitment in Ukraine
  • The murder of soldier Oleksandr Sykalchuk shocked Ukraine and was seen as an attack on the entire army.

  • There is increasing resistance against military authorities and recruitment measures, with many violent incidents occurring from both sides.

  • Public trust in military authorities is low, exacerbated by reports of violence and mistreatment.

  • Oleksandr's death symbolizes the deep crisis in Ukrainian society, marked by war and exhaustion.
Washington proposes to Zelenskyy 50% US ownership of Ukraine's rare earth minerals: Report
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Washington proposes to Zelenskyy 50% US ownership of Ukraine's rare earth ...
Zelenskyy rejects US mineral deal, citing lack of security guarantees, FT says: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected the US proposal to give Washington ...
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Zelenskyy rejects US mineral deal, citing lack of security guarantees ...
Top Republican senator: Ukraine should automatically join NATO if Russia invades again
politico.eu/article/graham-ukraine-should-automatically-join-nato-if-russia-invades-again/
Top Republican senator: Ukraine should automatically join NATO if Russia ...
MSC: Can China replace US as world leader?: As Donald Trump is taking the US out of international forums, China is expected to move into the gap ...
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MSC: Can China replace US as world leader?
European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump-Putin call strains ties
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European leaders to hold emergency summit on Ukraine as Trump-Putin call ...
Zelenskyy: Trump told me Putin wants to end the war. I told him Putin is a liar.: “I don’t want to go [down] in history as [the] president who helped Putin to ...
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Zelenskyy: Trump told me Putin wants to end the war. I told him Putin is a ...
Ukraine rejects Trump administration request for half its mineral wealth: The offer and Ukraine’s consideration of it rippled through European diplomatic circles ...
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Ukraine rejects Trump administration request for half its mineral wealth
Zelenskyy’s chief of staff discusses ‘new reality’ for security in Ukraine and Europe
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Zelenskyy’s chief of staff discusses ‘new reality’ for security in Ukraine ...
Russian army claims capture of village in eastern Ukraine: Russia’s army on Saturday claimed to have captured a village in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region close ...
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Russian army claims capture of village in eastern Ukraine
Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the alliance, Trump ally says
cnbc.com/2025/02/15/russias-putin-could-be-natos-man-of-the-year-senator-graham.html
Russia's Putin could be NATO's 'Man of the Year' as he's strengthened the ...
Quick Glance: Putin as an Unexpected Strengthener of NATO
  • Senator Lindsey Graham stated at the Munich Security Conference that Putin has contributed more to strengthening NATO than the member states themselves.

  • He proposed that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine should include automatic NATO membership for Ukraine in the event of another Russian invasion.

  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged European members to actively engage in debates about the Ukraine conflict instead of complaining.

  • Graham backed a potential minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine, which is viewed as significant for Ukraine and detrimental for Putin.
US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv: US President Donald Trump implied earlier this week that the deal was a must for Ukraine to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/15/deal-on-ukraine-minerals-a-game-changer-for-us-support-for-kyiv-says-us-senator
US senator: Minerals' deal 'a game-changer' for US support for Kyiv
Zelensky is demanding security guarantees before meeting with Putin: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is demanding security guarantees before a meeting ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/15/selenskyj-fordert-sicherheitsgarantien-vor-treffen-mit-putin
Zelensky is demanding security guarantees before meeting with Putin
Finland's Orpo wants urgent EU summit on Ukraine: As eventual peace in Ukraine could mean Russia sets its sights elsewhere, Finland is "worried ...
euractiv.com/section/politics/interview/finlands-orpo-wants-urgent-eu-summit-on-ukraine/
Finland's Orpo wants urgent EU summit on Ukraine
Costa says Europe not giving up on support for Ukraine: EU Council President António Costa has insisted Europe is "not giving up. We will continue to ...
euronews.com/2025/02/15/eu-council-president-says-europe-is-not-giving-up-on-support-for-ukraine
Costa says Europe not giving up on support for Ukraine
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs: Federal workers all over the country have responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald ...
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The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Pressured: CDC Staff Laid Off
  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as head of the Health Department shortly after the Trump administration laid off half of the Epidemic Intelligence Service.

  • The layoffs affected over 1,200 employees and severely hindered the nation's ability to respond to emerging diseases.

  • Kennedy stated that public health employees had nothing to fear under his leadership while promoting a plan to address obesity and food regulation.

  • The layoffs and resulting uncertainties within the health agency raise concerns about the future safety of public health in the U.S.
"Turning point" between Europe and the USA: Habeck to Vance: | "Mind your own business"
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US questionnaire to all Europeans: Germany should report military capacities for Ukraine
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US questionnaire to all Europeans: Germany should report military ...
Ukraine’s foreign minister: ready to discuss with US how to proceed with ending war
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Ukraine’s foreign minister: ready to discuss with US how to proceed with ...
Trump retreat emboldens Putin and Xi. Australia must rethink its whole US relationship
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Trump retreat emboldens Putin and Xi. Australia must rethink its whole US ...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine calls for 'common peace plan': Ukraine has called for a "Common Peace Plan" to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine ...
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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine calls for 'common peace plan'
Zelenskyy: 'Very difficult' for Ukraine to survive without U.S. military support: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that it would be “very ...
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Zelenskyy: 'Very difficult' for Ukraine to survive without U.S ...
’No Decisions’ on Ukraine without Kyiv and Europe, Says Zelensky : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted that no decisions should be made ...
themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/15/no-decisions-on-ukraine-without-kyiv-and-europe-says-zelensky-a88028
’No Decisions’ on Ukraine without Kyiv and Europe, Says Zelensky
Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder: Russian President Vladimir Putin is getting what he wants. Since his hour-long call with U ...
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Putin wins on NATO as Europe shivers from Trump's cold shoulder
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:55 Selenskyj rejects signing of agreement on minerals for the USA +++
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Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:55 Selenskyj rejects signing of ...
War of aggression: Ukraine is right to distance itself from Russia in terms of language too
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War of aggression: Ukraine is right to distance itself from Russia in ...
Rutte: NATO spending target will be ‘considerably more than 3 percent’: “The U.S. is rightly asking for a rebalancing of that,” said Rutte. “It’s totally logical ...
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Rutte: NATO spending target will be ‘considerably more than 3 percent’
Trump lacks the minerals for Ukraine deal: Ukraine's president reportedly turned down a minerals-for-weapons deal put forward by Trump's team – but Zel
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Trump lacks the minerals for Ukraine deal
Taoiseach rejects Zelenskiy call for ‘armed forces of Europe’: Micheál Martin says Ireland continues to stand with Ukraine but ‘a European army isn’t on the ...
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2025/02/15/taoiseach-rejects-zelenskiy-call-for-armed-forces-of-europe/
Taoiseach rejects Zelenskiy call for ‘armed forces of Europe’
Macron feels vindicated after Trump's phone call with Putin: No one has warned more about the scenario of an American withdrawal from Europe than the French ...
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Macron feels vindicated after Trump's phone call with Putin
Europe tries to regroup in aftermath of Vance's Munich takedown: Europe might have at last realised that the US is no longer "the Marvel hero we have seen" in ...
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Europe tries to regroup in aftermath of Vance's Munich takedown
After Trump's Ukraine shock: London seeks its security policy role: The British are dismayed to realise that their security interests hardly count any more ...
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After Trump's Ukraine shock: London seeks its security policy role
Russia-Ukraine War: Trump-Putin stun Europe, Kyiv with peace plan: Former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have proposed a peace ...
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Russia-Ukraine War: Trump-Putin stun Europe, Kyiv with peace plan
Contributions to security guarantees: Germany should report military capabilities for Ukraine to the USA
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Contributions to security guarantees: Germany should report military ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces crash course in geopolitical realities: The Minnesota native and new defense secretary stepped onto the world stage on ...
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces crash course in geopolitical ...
Meloni: Russia ‘offended the entire Italian nation’ by rejecting Third Reich comparison
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Meloni: Russia ‘offended the entire Italian nation’ by rejecting Third ...
Thousands demonstrate the Munich Security Conference pleading officials to prioritise peace over war
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Thousands demonstrate the Munich Security Conference pleading officials to ...
‘We will create NATO in Ukraine’: Zelensky on NATO ambitions, Trump’s personal number, and more
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‘We will create NATO in Ukraine’: Zelensky on NATO ambitions ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky calls for creation of ‘army of Europe’ at Munich security conference
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky calls for creation of ‘army of Europe’ ...
Drone warfare stalls progress on Ukraine’s front line: Some 35 kilometres north of Kharkiv with the Russian army at a distance, the soldiers of the 127th brigade ...
france24.com/en/europe/20250214-drone-warfare-stalls-progress-on-ukraine-s-front-line
Drone warfare stalls progress on Ukraine’s front line
'You can't kill your way out of this war' — Kellogg calls for sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, concessions from Ukraine to end war
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'You can't kill your way out of this war' — Kellogg calls ...
"Define at the table": Kellogg excludes Europe from direct Ukraine negotiations: Without consulting the Europeans or Ukraine beforehand, Trump calls Putin ...
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David Lammy warns of huge cost of failure to deal with Putin - as Trump ejects Europe from Ukraine talks
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David Lammy warns of huge cost of failure to deal with Putin - as Trump ...
Trump's call with Putin was a "mistake", says Polish foreign minister
notesfrompoland.com/2025/02/15/trumps-call-with-putin-was-a-mistake-says-polish-foreign-minister/
Trump's call with Putin was a
What's at stake for Poroshenko, ex-president sanctioned by Zelensky?: In an unprecedented move, President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on his ...
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What's at stake for Poroshenko, ex-president sanctioned by Zelensky?
Widow of Alexei Navalny slams Putin, says any ceasefire deal with him will fail: 'He will betray'
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Widow of Alexei Navalny slams Putin, says any ceasefire deal with him will ...
Quick Glance: Navalny's Widow Warns Against Negotiating with Putin
  • Yulia Navalnaya emphasized that negotiating with Putin is futile, as he will always lie.

  • She warned that Putin would change the rules at the last moment, leading to betrayal.

  • Navalnaya stated that any agreement with Putin would either be broken if he remains in power or become meaningless if he loses it.

  • Svetlana Tikhanovskaya added that supporting Ukraine also benefits other countries in the region.
'No point trying to negotiate' with Putin, Yulia Navalnaya says: "Even if you decided to negotiate with Putin, just remember he will lie ...
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'No point trying to negotiate' with Putin, Yulia Navalnaya says
EU foreign ministers to hold urgent meeting over Ukraine negotiations: European Union foreign ministers will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday morning ...
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EU foreign ministers to hold urgent meeting over Ukraine negotiations
Ukraine Could Replace US Troops in Europe, Says Ukrainian Prime Minister: The Ukrainian prime minister’s said Ukraine’s battlefield experience can be the basis ...
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Ukraine Could Replace US Troops in Europe, Says Ukrainian Prime Minister
Senators warn Europe: America under Trump is not coming to help: One Democrat said Europe ‘should plan for Trump to hand Ukraine to Putin to hand Taiwan to ...
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Senators warn Europe: America under Trump is not coming to help
CDU leader Friedrich Merz criticizes JD Vance for "almost intrusive" speech: Some German politicians have criticized the speech by US Vice President Vance ...
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CDU leader Friedrich Merz criticizes JD Vance for