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Zelensky
US-Ukraine Mineral Deal: Zelensky and Trump Confirm Friday Meeting
Trump said that the agreement could help offset US military aid to Ukraine and generate significant future revenue for Washington.
Feb. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Did NATO Help? Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refineries, Air Defenses in Mass Drone Air Raids
Heavy – possibly the most concentrated to date – NATO air surveillance patrols preceded the long-range drone swarms, but there is no confirmation of coordination with the Ukrainian strike.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Americans Protest at US Embassy in Kyiv – What’s Behind the Demonstration?
Many of the protesters held signs that condemned Russia as an enemy of the US and questioned why the US had turned its back on Ukraine.
Feb. 26, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Strikes Russia, Occupied Crimea in Joint Strike
The attack on Wednesday morning targeted airfields and oil refineries in Russia’s Krasnodar region and occupied Crimea, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) said in a statement.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
US-Ukraine Minerals Deal: US Gets 50% of Heavy Industry Revenues, Must Invest in Ukraine’s Security, Recovery
Ukraine and the US reportedly agreed on a minerals deal draft where the US receives 50% of future income from newly developed resources but should reinvest in and seek “lasting peace” for Ukraine.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025
Kyiv
No Security, No Deal: Ukraine Links Rare Earth Agreement to US Guarantees
Ukraine’s Prime Minister says that the deal should establish an investment fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction, jointly managed and funded by Ukraine and the US.
Feb. 26, 2025
Zelensky
Putin Reiterates Old Demands, With Some Nuances
Putin hints at recognition for Zelensky but eyes pro-Kremlin leadership, tying rare earth deals to a Russia-friendly peace, and claiming openness for talks – without making concessions.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Zelensky Unsure if Friday’s Washington Visit Will Go Ahead
President Volodymyr Zelensky said the trip was not finalized while addressing reports that he was set to visit Washington on Friday to sign the mineral agreement with the US.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2025
