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Kremlin praises Trump's halt on Ukraine military aid, hopes for sanctions relief
In a recent statement, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov suggested that halting U.S. military assistance could drive Ukraine towards peace talks. His comment comes in response to reports about a potential full stop to Washington's military support for Kyiv.
"While details are yet to emerge, if this is indeed the case, it’s a decision that could genuinely prompt the Kyiv regime to engage in the peace process," Peskov shared with Russian journalists on Tuesday. "This would be the best …
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Kremlin desperately seeking to block Ukraine-US Rare Earth Deal
In a calculated effort to sway Washington, the Kremlin is keen to underscore its preference for a rare-earth resources deal between Russia and the US over one with Ukraine. On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary questioned whether President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to "sell" all of Ukraine to the US.
A day later, the Russian state-run TV channel "Vesti" accused Washington of blackmailing Kyiv into a rare-earth resources agreement.
Earlier, on February 22, the …
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Kremlin labels Zelensky-Trump dispute as a threat to peace efforts
Russian president’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "The Kiev regime and Zelensky have no desire for peace; they want to continue the war," Peskov claimed. He urged the international community to "persuade Zelensky to want peace" and added, "If Europeans can achieve this, they deserve …
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White House showdown: Zelensky's standoff with Trump could strengthen Ukraine’s position
Investigative journalist Roman Dobrokhotov asserts that the rift between President Zelensky and former President Trump may ultimately benefit Ukraine.
Offering his insights on social media platform X, Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of the Kremlin-critical outlet The Insider, shared his perspective that the public confrontation at the White House has actually reinforced Kyiv’s standing.
Despite the disagreement, Dobrokhotov is confident that Trump will not abandon Ukraine. He noted, "Trump aimed …
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Amidst U.S. tensions, Ukraine's resistance strengthens as Europe rallies against Russian ambitions
In a revealing blog post, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might need to abandon some of his ambitious plans amid a fallout in Washington.
Despite a tense exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and then U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House, Kovalenko reassured allies that no catastrophe had unfolded. He noted that while Zelensky's visit might not have been a complete success, …
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Zelensky defends Ukraine's sovereignty: calls Putin and Russians 'enemies' in defiant Fox News interview
In a no-holds-barred interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that he cannot change Ukrainians' attitudes toward Russians, labeling them "murderers."
Zelensky asserted, "Putin and the Russians are our enemies."
Israeli Army officer and military analyst Yigal Levin explained the importance of these words in his blog. Carl Schmitt's concept of the enemy suggests that a nation's unity is more than just opposition to foes. Sovereignty means defining who your enemy …
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Trump administration criticizes Zelensky, signals halt on military aid to Ukraine
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of failing to show "adequate gratitude" for the support provided by American leader Donald Trump. She warned that the U.S. administration is no longer willing to "write blank checks" for wars.
According to her, it was Zelensky who effectively turned U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance against him, sparking a confrontation.
"As President Trump said, it was great that the cameras …
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Ukraine set to ratify landmark mineral agreement with U.S.
In a pivotal move aligned with the Law of Ukraine "On International Treaties," Ukraine's Parliament, known as the Verkhovna Rada, is expected to ratify a significant agreement between Ukraine and the United States. The signatories of this landmark document are anticipated to be Ukraine's Finance Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and her U.S. counterpart, Secretary Scott Bessent. Ukrainian journalists have unveiled the full text of this crucial mineral agreement, which is reported to include security …
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Putin proposes U.S.-Russia collaboration on rare Earth metals in occupied Ukrainian territories
Russian president Vladimir Putin convened a meeting focused on the development of the rare earth metals sector in Russia, according to Russian media outlets. At the subsequent press conference, Putin asserted Russia's reserves of rare earth metals "significantly exceed" those found in Ukraine and announced Moscow's readiness to engage with interested partners. He highlighted the potential for Russia and the United States to initiate joint ventures, proposing aluminum extraction in the …
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EU seeks strategic resource partnership with Ukraine amid US negotiation strains
In a significant move, the European Union has proposed a deal to Ukraine for access to its "critical" resources, EU Commissioner for Industrial Strategy, Stephan Sejourne, announced on Monday, February 24. Sejourne indicated that "21 out of 30 critical materials needed by Europe can be supplied by Ukraine as part of a mutually beneficial partnership," though he did not specify which resources were under consideration.
During his visit to Kyiv on February 24, Sejourne presented this proposal to …