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EU announces comprehensive 16th sanction package against Russia on Ukraine war anniversary
In a major development marking three years since the onset of the conflict in Ukraine, the European Union has announced its 16th sanction package against Russia, as detailed in a press release from the EU Council. This new wave of sanctions targets 48 individuals and 35 entities, deemed responsible for actions that compromise or threaten Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence .
Furthermore, the package includes restrictions on 74 tankers from Russia's shadow fleet, …
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U.S. and Ukraine clash over competing resolutions on Russia-Ukraine war at U.N. General Assembly
The United States has urged the United Nations General Assembly to support an American resolution marking the third anniversary of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, with a crucial vote scheduled for Monday, February 24. As part of its diplomatic push, Washington is also calling on U.N. member states to reject any amendments and vote against an alternative resolution drafted by Ukraine and its European allies.
In a diplomatic note dated February 23 and obtained by Reuters, the U.S. …
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Kyiv: EU's continued support for Ukraine - €134 billion in aid and humanitarian initiatives for 2024
Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union, along with its member states, has supplied Ukraine with over €134 billion in economic, humanitarian, and military aid, according to the press office of Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration.
The office highlighted that in 2024, the EU endorsed the creation of a €50 billion Ukraine Facility, out of which €16 billion has already been allocated. The EU also adapted the regulations for utilizing …
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Russia denies Trump's announcement of second U.S.-Russia meeting in Riyadh
Moscow has unexpectedly contradicted U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a second round of negotiations with Russia about ending the war against Ukraine, slated for February 25 in Riyadh. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated to Russian media that no U.S.-Russia meeting is planned on the mentioned date.
"I cannot confirm this. No meeting is being prepared in Riyadh," he said.
According to Ryabkov, intensive preparatory work is necessary before holding such a meeting, …
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Zelensky rejects Trump’s claim of U.S. assistance as debt
Speaking at the press conference "Ukraine: Year 2025", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he does not acknowledge the U.S. assistance as debt, contrary to U.S. President Donald Trump's claims. According to Zelensky, an agreement was reached with the previous U.S. administration categorizing the aid as a grant.
"Regarding the agreement, I mentioned earlier; it all started with our victory plan. We believe Russia is occupying our territories, and we must defend them against the …