“Wrong President to try this with” — Waltz on Zelenskyy’s approach to Trump at White House meeting
"Zelenskyy is used to hearing 'as long as it takes,' 'as much as it takes,' from Biden, but this is a new president," Waltz said to Fox News.
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Bloomberg: US won’t abandon peace efforts but will change strategy on Ukraine, sources say
he failed minerals agreement meeting has triggered a fundamental restructuring of US-Ukraine diplomacy, with administration sources declaring "Zelenskyy is done" even as ceasefire negotiations continue.
Final Ukraine-US deal on minerals won’t be signed without security guarantees, PM says [updated]
President Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Washington as early as 28 February to potentially finalize the deal.
Trump open to allow Europe to buy US-made weapons for Ukraine
The US president also confirmed that Ukraine would participate in future peace negotiations with Russia as Zelenskyy emphasized that no decisions about Ukraine should be made without Ukraine and Europe.
Ukraine declines US proposal for 50% ownership of rare earth minerals in exchange for aid without security guarantees
The US is also considering to deploy American troops in Ukraine to secure these natural resources following a peace deal with Russia.
Reuters: Ukraine offers mineral partnership to US, not just “giving away” deposits
President Zelenskyy proposed a partnership that would give Americans priority access to minerals due to their biggest military aid, while warning that Moscow could share occupied resources with North Korea and Iran.
AP: Biden Administration prepares final Ukraine aid package before Trump takes office
"Pentagon officials reveal plans to fast-track significant military aid from remaining $4 billion congressional allocation, aiming to deliver critical weapons to Ukraine before the presidential transition in January.
“If they will cut, I think we will lose,” Zelenskyy tells Fox News on US aid
"Of course, anyway, we will stay and we will fight. We have production, but it's not enough to prevail," Zelenskyy added.
Biden was “killing Ukraine softly.” Trump won’t wait
Ukraine must pivot from Biden's "killing softly" approach to Trump's deal-making style while avoiding quick compromises, warns Atlantic Council analyst Getmanchuk.
Ukraine receives $ 1.35 billion grant for social spendin from US
A new $1.35 billion US grant will help Ukraine maintain essential public services, including education and emergency response.
Kremlin willing to study Zelenskyy’s victory plan only if published from “official sources”
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that now “there is a lot of different contradictory and unreliable information” surrounding Zelenskyy's peace plan.
Zelenskyy: Only 4 of 14 planned brigades equipped due to slow pace of Western aid
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted a stark imbalance in artillery capabilities during a recent CNN interview, naming a 12 to 1 ratio imbalance and underscoring the urgent need for increased munitions support from Ukraine's partners.
US seeks to understand goals and strategy of Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
White House National Security Advisor John Kirby also reassured reporters that there were no changes to US policies regarding the use of American-supplied weapons for strikes inside Russia, even as Ukraine launches an offensive into Kursk oblast.
US urges Ukraine to tackle ‘gray markets’ to boost state revenue before raising taxes
The US Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery advised Ukraine to target unofficial markets in tobacco, alcohol, and electronics, potentially unlocking substantial untapped revenues before considering tax hikes.
Ukraine to receive $ 7.85 billion in US aid, first tranche expected in coming weeks
In a move to bolster Ukraine's battered energy infrastructure after Russian strikes, the United States also committed $500 million in new energy assistance and redirected an additional $324 million for urgent energy needs.
Frontline report: Ukrainian drones decimate Russian artillery and logistics in Donetsk Oblast battles
Skilled Ukrainian drone operators destroyed numerous Russian howitzers, ammunition stores, and delivery vehicles, cutting off vital support to Russian frontline troops, while American-supplied artillery and glide bombs also enabled Ukrainian forces to crush Russian assaults.
US announces $ 275 million military aid to Ukraine to help with Kharkiv offensive
According to the US Department of Defense, the new security assistance package includes precision munitions, anti-armor weapons, and protective equipment.
Ukraine’s “hands tied” by US weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul called on the Biden administration to allow Ukraine to use American weapons, such as HIMARS and ATACMS, to strike Russian military targets to achieve victory in the war.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 815: Fighting for strategic Kharkiv grinds on
A Russian offensive on Kharkiv Oblast has already displaced nearly 10,000 civilians and caused infrastructure damage.
