21 February 2025
Opinions
Gene Friedaformer global strategist at PIMCO, senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics
The economic consequences of Trump's Ukrainian peace
News
00:05
Zelenskyy: Every US$2 invested in Ukraine's long-range weapons inflicts US$10 in damage on Russia
00:30
Plastic recycling plant ablaze in Russia's Kaluga Oblast – video
02:12
Zelenskyy: Meeting with Trump's special envoy Kellogg "restores hope"
03:08
Macron: Europe needs "large-scale defence plan"
03:58
Russia distorts China's position on Ukraine war, ISW reports
05:02
Almost 140 explosions occurred in Sumy Oblast over past day, damage reported
05:56
UK sees no Russia's desire for peace – Foreign Secretary Lammy
06:48
Speaker Johnson on bill in support of Ukraine: no appetite for that
Speaker Johnson on bill in support of Ukraine: no appetite for that
07:20
Russia loses 52 artillery systems and 1,280 soldiers in past 24 hours
07:40
Zelenskyy briefs Macron and Finnish president on his talks with Trump's special envoy Kellogg
08:09
Russians and Americans secretly met in Switzerland and talked about war – Reuters
08:22
Ukrainian and Russian forces clash 121 times on front lines in past 24 hours – Ukraine's General Staff
08:35
US held direct talks with Russia to assess their seriousness in achieving peace – US secretary of state
08:54
US secretary of state says Trump "very upset" over Zelenskyy
09:14
Russia attacks Ukraine with 160 drones: 87 downed, 70 of which fail to reach their target
09:25
US secretary of state outlines preconditions for Trump's in-person meeting with Putin
US secretary of state outlines preconditions for Trump's in-person meeting with Putin
09:41
Macron says peace must be reached first before deploying foreign troops in Ukraine
10:17
Bill on full withdrawal from UN introduced in US Congress
Bill on full withdrawal from UN introduced in US Congress
10:33
Latvian foreign minister urges calm over Trump's statements
10:33
NYT: US secretary of state calls Europeans to reassure them after US talks with Russians
10:42
EU seeks to increase gas purchases from the US to replace Russian supplies
10:44
Russia prepares to announce its "victory" over Ukraine and NATO on 24 February, Ukrainian intelligence reports
10:59
DeepState: Russians advance near Andriivka and Ulakly in Donetsk Oblast
11:45
Poll says 63% of Ukrainians approve of Zelenskyy's performance and 74% see him as patriot
Poll says 63% of Ukrainians approve of Zelenskyy's performance and 74% see him as patriot
12:33
China says it supports "consensus" between US and Russia on Russo-Ukrainian war
12:34
Four people injured in Russian bombardment of Zolochiv in Kharkiv Oblast – photos
12:38
Heat supply restored in Mykolaiv after Russian attack
12:40
Twice as many Americans label Trump dictator than Zelenskyy, poll reveals
12:47
Rubio states that Iran will not have nuclear weapons under Trump
12:58
Ukraine increases drone production by 10 times
13:16
Stephen King returns to X, brands Trump and Musk Putin-loving traitors
13:25
Russia extends ban on petrol exports
13:35
One civilian killed, two injured in yet another Russian bombardment of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast – photo
13:50
Russians losing valuable equipment in Donetsk Oblast, reports Estonian intelligence
13:52
Why Polish presidential campaign will affect Ukraine and Ukrainians
14:32
Russia forces conscripts to sign indefinite contracts due to casualties, UK intelligence reports
14:35
Ukraine has lost 40% of gas production due to Russian strikes, Reuters says
Ukraine has lost 40% of gas production due to Russian strikes, Reuters says
14:48
German chancellor candidate Merz compares Trump's statements on Ukraine to what Putin has been saying for years
German chancellor candidate Merz compares Trump's statements on Ukraine to what Putin has been saying for years
15:41
European Commission addresses EU's remaining dependence on Russian gas
15:44
Most Danes would support their troops' participation in allied contingent in Ukraine
15:53
Russians strike police car in Kupiansk, Kharkiv Oblast: three people injured
16:22
This is a dictator: pro-Trump newspaper issues special clarification for Trump – photo
"This is a dictator": pro-Trump newspaper issues special clarification for Trump – photo
16:33
US and Russian representatives held informal talks on Ukraine in Switzerland – Reuters
16:40
UNICEF reveals how many Ukrainian teenagers have lost family or friends during war
16:42
Ukrainian edtech company Headway joins Endeavor global entrepreneur community
17:00
Russia may agree to concede US$300bn in frozen assets as part of peace deal – Reuters
17:05
Ukraine's Security Service files charges in absentia against Russian generals responsible for destruction of dam in Kharkiv Oblast – photos
17:09
Russian trolls may have spread fake videos of postal voting in Germany
17:26
European Commission announces aid package for Ukraine to send "strong message" of support
17:26
Where can the EU find funds to defend against Russia?
17:31
Ukraine-US mineral talks went on all night – Axios
17:33
US special envoy for Ukraine and Russia reports on positive discussions with Zelenskyy, calling him "courageous leader"
17:40
Russia turns cities into ruins – Ukrainian forces show devastation in Bilohorivka, Chasiv Yar and Toretsk – video
17:53
Trump adviser says Zelenskyy will soon sign minerals deal with US
18:17
One killed and 9 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk Oblast – photos
18:23
Trump says Zelenskyy is not very important in peace talks
Trump says Zelenskyy is not "very important" in peace talks
18:29
Ukraine completes development of domestic equivalent of Russian Lancet drone – photos
18:31
EU to propose major military aid package for Ukraine on Monday
18:43
Zelenskyy talks to Scholz about just peace for Ukraine
18:50
Polish media outlets say Trump will meet with Polish president
18:52
Military prosecutor's car blown up in Odesa: suspect detained – video, photo
Military prosecutor's car blown up in Odesa: suspect detained – video, photo
19:11
Bulgarian Parliament opposes deployment of troops in Ukraine
19:26
Poll shows 91% of Ukrainians oppose peace talks without Kyiv's participation
19:34
Russians drop guided aerial bombs on Huliaipole in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, injuring people – photo
19:38
Putin orders preparations for Western companies to return to Russia – FT
Putin orders preparations for Western companies to return to Russia – FT
19:56
Slovak PM Fico boasts about meeting with Elon Musk
20:02
Survey shows 65% of Ukrainians trust Zelenskyy, but even more trust former Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi
Survey shows 65% of Ukrainians trust Zelenskyy, but even more trust former Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi
20:06
Macron, Duda and von der Leyen are European leaders viewed most positively by Ukrainians
20:16
European defence ministers to discuss strengthening support for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
20:35
EU begins discussions on 17th sanctions package against Russia
20:49
Polish minister brings Shahed drone downed in Ukraine to US – video
Polish minister brings Shahed drone downed in Ukraine to US – video
21:08
Rearmament without the US: three mechanisms to secure additional defense funding for Europe
21:19
Europe fears US will refuse to support "tribunal for Putin", The Telegraph reports
21:34
Hungarian foreign minister reveals how Hungary helped supply gas to Transnistria at Russia's request
22:12
"A very good start": EU ambassador on plans to deploy 30,000 peacekeepers in Ukraine
22:40
Russian troops attack infrastructure facilities in Sumy Oblast
22:54
UK PM to avoid mentioning Trump's controversial comments on Ukraine during meeting with US president – The Guardian
22:58
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and US teams work on draft agreement
23:35
Russia launches attack UAVs: air defence forces respond in Kyiv