Ukraine
Drones
Crutches vs. Drones: Combat Videos Show Crippled Russian Troops Sent Into Combat
Multiple videos circulating on social media show that seriously injured Russian troops are being forced to fight - on crutches, with open wounds or even without limbs.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Keeps Up ‘Pressure’ on Russia With New Sanctions
The wide-ranging package -- which includes a ban on imports of Russian aluminium -- will be formally adopted by EU foreign ministers on Monday, the third anniversary of Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Feb. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Trump Says Ukraine ‘Never Should’ve Started It’, Blames Kyiv for War
Trump suggested that Kyiv was to blame for the war, implied Ukraine should have made concessions to Russia, and dismissed concerns over its exclusion from US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia.
Feb. 19, 2025
US
Trump’s Ukraine Envoy Kellogg Arrives in Kyiv in Wake of Drone Attack
Footage shows Keith Kellogg arriving in Kyiv by train and being met by US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink. About 10 hours earlier Russia attacked the capital with drones.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Peacekeeping Is a Putin Trap, Kallas Warns
Kallas cautioned that attempts to find a coalition for a peacekeeping mission was premature, as the Russians “don’t want peace, there is no peace.”
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Intel: Putin Seeks Control, Not Peace, as US Enters Talks
A Western intelligence official said that battlefield losses have not deterred Putin, as he believes he is “winning.”
Feb. 19, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky in Türkiye: Security Guarantees, Release of Prisoners and Food Security
The outcome of Zelensky’s meetings in Ankara as summarized on the Ukrainian president’s official website.
Feb. 19, 2025
US
OPINION: Where Is Trump Leading Us in His Courtship of Russia?
The state-of-play going into the current US-Russia peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine War.
Feb. 19, 2025
Europe
Ukraine Summit: What Europe Could Agree On
Ukraine summit in Paris ends without clear results as leaders discuss European peacekeeping troops ahead of US-Russia talks in Riyadh.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
France Hosting Second Meeting on Ukraine With More EU States, Canada Invited
Macron convenes a second enlarged summit of EU leaders on finding a common approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, and the Trump administration’s stance.
Feb. 19, 2025
Kyiv
Quarter Million Without Heat and Power: Kyiv, Odesa Under Russian Attack
More than 250,000 residents of Odesa were left without heating and electricity at this time, and four people, including a child, were wounded.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 18, 2025
Latest from the Institute for the Study of War.
Feb. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘You’ve Had a Seat at the Table for Three Years’ – Trump Thought Initial Talks With Russia Went ‘Very Well’
US President brushes off Zelensky’s complaints that he wasn’t invited; Rubio tells Ukraine and Europe their time at the table is soon; Kellogg in Kyiv on Thursday; Ukraine bristles at minerals deal.
Feb. 19, 2025
Ukraine
US and Russia Insisted on Cutting Ukraine Out of Saudi Peace Talks Against Prince’s Wishes
The US and Russia barred Saudi Arabia from inviting Ukraine to a key meeting on ending the war, despite the prince’s initial push to include Kyiv. “We learned about it from the media,” Zelensky said.
Feb. 18, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Says No to Russian Ultimatums or Backroom Deals, No Side Can Win Militarily
Zelensky speaking in Ankara said Ukraine won’t bow to Russian ultimatums and criticized US-Russia talking without Kyiv, saying he postponed his Saudi visit to avoid “coincidences” after their meeting.
Feb. 18, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Should China, Brazil, UN Be Part of Post-War Peacekeeping Force in Ukraine?
As the talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine gather momentum, there is a consensus that “peacekeepers” will be needed to monitor the cessation of hostilities. But what form should the mission take?
Feb. 18, 2025
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