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Ukraine
‘We’re Gonna Have Europe Do That’ – Trump Says No US Security Guarantees for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump also said he’s open to European troops serving as “so-called peacekeepers” in Ukraine.
Feb. 26, 2025
Ukraine
Putin ‘Wanted The Whole Thing’ – Trump Says ‘Can’t Guarantee’ Deal to End War in Ukraine
In his latest comments, Trump said Putin had “no intention” of stopping the war and that Ukraine would have to make concessions in the pending peace deal.
Feb. 26, 2025
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
Europe
Rubio Says NATO Not ‘In Jeopardy’ After Merz Urges Independence
Rubio cast Trump’s cajoling of European allies to spend more on defense as consistent with long-standing calls from the United States across administrations.
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
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
Zelensky
OPINION: VIPs Trapped in Propaganda Bubbles are a Global Threat
Some optimists think Trump’s litany of insults against Zelensky is intended to shock Europe into action, but more likely his attitude has resulted from being stuck in Russia’s propaganda bubble.
Feb. 26, 2025

