Russia’s info-op worked. Ukraine is now haggling over how much to surrender
By setting the baseline conditions for negotiation and getting the White House to push them, Russia has gained a strong position while weakening Ukraine and Europe.
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Trump claims Ukraine wants to go on the offensive — and it’s allegedly up to him to decide
He claimed that Indian PM Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil and this could shift the peace equation.
European team heads to Washington for joint work on expanded Russia sanctions
Brussels has initiated work on a new sanctions package against Russia while dispatching a delegation to Washington for coordination with US officials
Zelenskyy demands “everything” for security while Trump hints at vague Article 5-like protection
Ukraine wants weapons, troops, and intelligence support. Trump says he will discuss the guarantees with NATO allies later today.
Moscow still advancing in Ukraine, while Europe suffers “post-shock syndrome” over war, says Greek foreign minister
Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis admits that Western sanctions are too weak to halt Moscow’s plans.
Putin says he wants peace in call to Trump — then targets Ukraine with 2,882 kamikaze drones
Kyiv answers with fire.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1176: Western sanctions stall despite Russia’s dismissal of ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to attend peace talks in Istanbul today, sending instead the same delegation that demanded Ukraine's surrender in 2022.
Chief Rabbi of Ukraine meets Witkoff, US lawmakers, Heritage Foundation, calls for continued Ukraine support
During meetings with US figures in Washington, Rabbi Azman discussed Ukraine’s hardships, and emphasized the moral urgency of backing Kyiv amid Russia's war.
Bloomberg: US reduces Ukraine aid calculation to $ 100 bn in minerals deal negotiation
The United States lowered its estimate of Ukraine aid from $300 billion to approximately $100 billion during negotiations over a profit-sharing economic partnership.
Putin envoy Dmitriev, Trump envoy Witkoff met in Washington
The Trump administration has granted a special travel license to a sanctioned Russian official as part of its push for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
CNN: Russian negotiator Dmitriev may visit Washington this week
The US government has lifted sanctions against Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev to enable talks in Washington with Trump officials on ending the Ukraine war.
Trump says Zelenskyy will come to US on 28 February to sign subsoil deal
Donald Trump declared Tuesday that "everything is going very well with Russia and Ukraine" ahead of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's confirmed visit to sign a resources deal.
US breaks with allies, declines to sign WTO statement condemning Russian aggression
Forty-four WTO members signed a statement condemning Russia's impact on Ukraine while the United States notably abstained for the first time.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1080: Trump and Zelenskyy set for crucial Washington meeting as Ukraine advances in Kursk
Ukrainian forces have meanwhile achieved a significant breakthrough in Russia's Kursk Oblast, advancing 5 kilometers and capturing several villages.
Washington monument hosts memorial of 600 teddy bears honoring Ukrainian children lost to war
A new study reveals that 99% of Ukrainian children have been directly impacted by the ongoing conflict.
Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine’s victory plan with US Congress delegation in Italy
In talks with a U.S. Congressional delegation, Zelensky emphasized the urgency of bolstering Ukraine's defenses.
NATO summit to reveal concrete steps for Ukraine’s membership, US official says
NATO summit to outline Ukraine's membership path, address Russian aggression, and strengthen global partnerships, according to US State Department official.
Ukrainian World Congress launches major campaign in 32 countries to promote Ukraine’s NATO membership ahead of Washington summit
The organization plans to meet with officials and civil society leaders to persuade them of the significance of inviting Ukraine to the Alliance.
AP: G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions in Russia’s frozen assets
The agreement was reached in Italy on 13 June.
AP: Orban says Hungary won’t block NATO support, but won’t send personnel or funds to Kyiv
The upcoming summit in Washington aims to establish a more robust and predictable system for aiding Ukraine amid Russian renewed offensives..