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Poland Joins High-Stakes Emergency Summit on Russia’s War in Ukraine

The last-minute summit was called after the US announced over the weekend that Europe would be left out of key peace talks regarding Russia’s invasion.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 17, 2025

People

OPINION: Liberty Is Not a Transaction

The ideas of free nations are not items to be exchanged for resources or power – they are fundamental principles to be defended.

By Charles Cockell

Feb. 17, 2025

Zelensky

Ukraine and Europe Will Be Involved in Later Stages of Peace Talks, Says Rubio

The US Secretary of State said the talks between Washington and Moscow, which are set to take place in Saudi Arabia this week, are preliminary and “real negotiations” will include Ukraine and Europe.

By TVP World

Feb. 17, 2025

Zelensky

Trump Says Could Meet Putin ‘Very Soon’ as Saudi Talks Loom

Rubio is set to lead a high-level US team to Riyadh, but it remains unclear whether there will be any Ukrainian participation. Rubio said he wasn’t even sure who Moscow was sending.

By AFP

Feb. 17, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Ukraine Is Gradually Losing Faith in a West That Has Failed to Deliver on Its Promises

The feeling of having been betrayed is often palpable beneath the stoic veneer of Ukrainians entering the fourth year of a brutal war that risks undermining everything the West cherishes.

By Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC

Feb. 17, 2025

Ukraine

Which Countries Are ‘Indispensable’ to Ukraine’s Security? US Asks EU Allies 6 Questions

Read the six questions that US officials sent European partners last week asking what Europe might need from the US to oversee a security deal between Ukraine and Russia that would end the war.

By Katie Livingstone

Feb. 17, 2025

Europe

‘There Is a Need for Europeans to Do More’ – France Calls for Action, Awaits Emergency Summit on Ukraine

France will host a last-minute meeting among European leaders on Monday to discuss the ‘situation in Ukraine’ and ‘security in Europe’ after US officials berated allies in Munich over the weekend.

By AFP

Feb. 17, 2025

Europe

Zelensky Warns Russia Will ‘Wage War’ on NATO

Zelensky warned that Putin is preparing to wage war on NATO if the alliance weakens and urged the creation of a European army.

By AFP

Feb. 16, 2025

Featured

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Drones

Russians Freeze Mykolaiv With Mid-Winter Attack

Russia’s overnight attack on Mykolaiv has left 100,000 residents without heat in plunging sub-zero winter cold.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 16, 2025

Europe

European Countries to Meet in Paris on Monday to Discuss Security: France FM

Emmanuel Macron will host key European envoys in Paris to discuss continental security.

By AFP

Feb. 16, 2025

Donetsk

‘Turning Point in Pokrovsk’ – Ukraine De-Occupies Pishchane, Repels Russians

Ukrainian forces liberated the village of Pishchane in the Pokrovsk sector, halted Russia’s advance and pushed back enemy troops, inflicting significant losses.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 16, 2025

Putin

Putin’s Delusions Are Leading to Disaster – Here’s Why

As Vladimir Putin’s control weakens, paranoia is spreading through his regime in Russia and across the Kremlin’s arenas of influence – making the fight for truth increasingly urgent.

By Jason Jay Smart

Feb. 16, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Trump Got You Down? Stand Up for Ukraine

Open letter to friends of Ukraine: Don’t lose hope. The front lines in Ukraine are ground zero of the fight against tyranny, and anyone can do their part to help.

By Alex Roslin

Feb. 16, 2025