Ukraine
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
NATO
‘Completely Unacceptable’ – Lavrov Rejects Proposed European Troop Deployments to Ukraine
The Russian foreign minister said any form of foreign troop deployments in Ukraine, NATO or not, is “unacceptable” as European leaders have discussed it as part of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Feb. 18, 2025
US
Saudi Talks Outcome: Restore Embassy Staffing, Trump-Putin Meeting Undetermined
Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said the talks “went well,” while US State Secretary Marco Rubio hinted at the partial restoration of bilateral relations between the US and Russia.
Feb. 18, 2025
US
Ukrainians ‘Disgusted’ at US for Holding Peace Talks With Russia Without Them - Bohdan Nahaylo
Bohdan Nahaylo, chief editor at the Kyiv Post, says Ukrainians feel betrayed by American negotiators holding peace talks with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia without Ukrainian involvement.
Feb. 18, 2025
Zelensky
Erdogan and Zelensky Meet in Ankara Amid US-Russia Talks
Their talks at Erdogan’s presidential palace began just hours after US and Russian diplomats held their first high-level meeting in nearly three years in Saudi Arabia.
Feb. 18, 2025
Germany
EU Plans Historic €700B Aid for Ukraine, German FM Says
Though details remain murky at present, the announcement could be interpreted as the most significant support for Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion started.
Feb. 18, 2025
Russia
Ukraine Attack on Russian Pipeline to Hit Kazakh Oil Exports
Seven explosive-packed drones on Monday hit a pumping station of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which carries Kazakh oil across southern Russia for export via the Black Sea, including to Europe.
Feb. 18, 2025
US
OPINION: Present at the Destruction
Trump is destroying the foundations of the unprecedented peace, security, and prosperity that the United States essentially built 80 years ago, and has enjoyed ever since.
Feb. 18, 2025
Ukraine
‘This is The Sovereign Right of Any Country’ – Kremlin Acknowledges Ukraine’s Right to Join EU
At the same time, Peskov reiterated that Russia holds a different stance when it comes to military alliances, including NATO.
Feb. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Kremlin Says Ukraine Settlement ‘Impossible’ Without Addressing Wider Security Issues
He also said Moscow would not stop Ukraine from joining the European Union repeated that it remained opposed to Kyiv being part of NATO.
Feb. 18, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Has the US Betrayed Ukraine? A Harsh Reality of Geopolitics
The world will soon see whether Ukraine is truly a sovereign partner—or just another pawn, or even a potential colony, in a larger geopolitical chess game.
Feb. 18, 2025
Europe
Munich Insider: If the US Throws Ukraine Under the Bus, Others Will Stand Alongside Kyiv – Bill Browder
On the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference Bill Browder, who spearheaded the Magnitsky campaign against Russia, gives his take on options after the war in Ukraine ends.
Feb. 18, 2025
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