World
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
Top News
OPINION: A Critical Moment for Europe
Will Europe remain “relevant” on the world scene? Or will it succumb to the division and passivity that appears to be leading it deeper into irrelevance?
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
War in Ukraine
Don’t ‘Sell Ukranians Down the River’ – Thousands of Americans Protest Trump on President’s Day
As resistance to the controversial policies of the US president grows at home and abroad, some Americans are beginning to protest against several of Trump’s foreign and domestic policies.
Feb. 18, 2025
Ukraine
‘Pay Us First, and Then Feed Your Children’ – Details of US Security Offer to Ukraine Leaked
The draft offer reportedly given to Ukrainian officials by the US asked Kyiv to renounce much more than their rare earth minerals – and it almost stopped US-UA diplomatic talks in their tracks.
Feb. 18, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Slams US-Russia Talks, Urges ‘Fair’ Negotiations
He said he had not been invited to the Riyadh talks and was postponing his own trip to the Saudi capital, where he had been expected on Wednesday, pushing the date back to March 10.
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
Zelensky
Russia Rejects EU Participation in Peace Talks Unless It Ends Military Aid
Moscow has ruled out the EU’s role in Ukraine peace talks unless Europe halts arms supplies to Kyiv and accuses the EU of seeking Russia’s strategic defeat.
Feb. 18, 2025
War in Ukraine
Czech, Slovak FMs Dismiss Munich 1938 Comparison to Ukraine Talks
Several European leaders at a security conference in Munich last week drew parallels between the 1938 deal and the US and Russia meeting on ending Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 18, 2025
Drones
Ukrainian Special Ops Team Storms Industrial Site, Takes Out All Russian Troops
During the mission behind enemy lines, SSO operators eliminated 23 Russian soldiers – 10 inside the building and 13 outside – in a close combat encounter.
Feb. 18, 2025
Budanov
N. Korean Troops and Upgraded Missiles Boost Russia’s War Effort – Budanov
Ukraine’s military intelligence chief says North Korean and Russian military cooperation is deepening as Pyongyang provides missile upgrades while the war enhances its combat skills and technology.
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
Ukraine
OPINION: Believe in the ZSU, NATO Reality Check, It Sure Seemed Like a War to Me
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in 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
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