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Ukraine loses access to Maxar satellite images amid U.S. policy shift
Ukraine has reportedly been denied access to Maxar satellite images, with sources pointing to a decision by the Trump administration affecting intelligence sharing as the root cause, according to various media reports. The commercial service has blocked governmental and private Ukrainian users alike.
The U.S. administration has halted the delivery of intelligence data to Ukraine, which previously helped the country target Russian forces and anticipate enemy attacks. White House special envoy …
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U.S. sanctions deepen Russia's economic woes: oil revenue shortfall exceeds expectations by $2 trillion
In a significant economic blow, U.S. sanctions have driven a massive hole in Russia's critical oil revenue streams. Moscow had forecasted its budget with oil prices at $70 per barrel, yet prices have plummeted below $60.
Previously, Russians feared the impact of new U.S. sanctions, but the reality has proved to be far more daunting.
On Tuesday, the Russian government officially conceded that reaching a budget shortfall due to these new sanctions could sum up to 2 trillion rubles. This equates …
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Germany poised to block Nord Stream 2 amid U.S.-Russia negotiation concerns
Germany is set on blocking the Nord Stream 2 pipeline from becoming operational, as it could be part of ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Russia. The country's government is taking assertive steps to prevent the launch of Nord Stream 2 as a potential component of clandestine U.S.-Russia negotiations.
Germany's government is concerned about the prospect of this pipeline being incorporated into a broader agreement involving Russian gas supplies to Europe, notes the German newspaper Bild. …
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US suspends arms and intelligence aid to Ukraine, CIA director confirms
During an interview on Fox News, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has confirmed that the United States has suspended weapon and intelligence aid to Ukraine following an Oval Office meeting.
Ratcliffe expressed eagerness to lift the pause and resume collaboration with Ukraine on the path to peace after President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday. However, it remains unclear when this will happen.
Vice President J.D. Vance emphasized that Ukraine needs to " …
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Ukraine faces critical military aid shortage as U.S. halts support, warns key lawmaker
In light of halted U.S. military support, Ukraine’s resilience may last roughly six months, says Fedir Venislavskyi, a prominent member of Ukraine’s parliament and defense committee. Efforts are underway to find alternatives, he told RBC-Ukraine.
Without U.S. backing, Ukraine faces an arduous path, though its military’s robustness in the three-year wartime era bolsters its capacity to mitigate threats. However, Venislavskyi emphasizes, critical weaponry like air defense systems and advanced …
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Global outcry as U.S. suspends military aid to Ukraine
In a significant geopolitical shift, U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine has sparked a wave of international reactions, escalating global tensions. French Finance Ministry spokesperson Benjamin Haddad criticized the move, saying it "pushes the world further away" from peace, strengthening "the hand of the aggressor, which is Russia."
As reported by Reuters, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala emphasized that Europe now "must bear full responsibility for its …
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U.S. approves $3 billion arms sale to Israel
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms sale to Israel totaling nearly $3 billion.
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced the details of the deal, highlighting a multi-faceted package.
The U.S. Congress was quickly notified about the forthcoming deliveries without the deal undergoing usual examination by the relevant foreign relations committees.
The planned shipments to Israel will include more than 35,500 MK-84 aerial bombs, over 4,000 MQ-1 Predator …
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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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Russia resumes uranium exports to U.S.
Russia's Tenex—part of the state corporation Rosatom—renewed its low-enriched uranium exports to the United States in February, EA Daily reports. ImportGenius, a procurement tracking service, revealed that the Atlantic Navigator II ship delivered a hefty shipment to Baltimore on February 12. Specifically, the consignment included 15 tons for Westinghouse and an impressive 85 tons for Global Nuclear Fuel Americas. This shipment was facilitated by the acquisition of three special licenses granted …
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American and Russian diplomats to meet in Istanbul
discuss embassy operations. This announcement was made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday, February 26, in Doha. "Such a meeting will take place tomorrow in Istanbul, and I believe that the outcome will shed light on how swiftly and effectively we can move forward,” said Lavrov. According to the minister, "high-level diplomats and experts will meet to address systemic issues."
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has weighed in on the possibility of a meeting between Russian President …