There are plenty of demolished towns and cities. But the majority of Ukraine remains intact, thanks to the efforts of the ZSU.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Waltz: Ukraine critical minerals deal, war end “soon”; Kyiv seeks agreement on key points
Mike Waltz said Zelensky will sign a critical minerals deal with the US in “the very short term” and that the war in Ukraine will end “soon”, although Kyiv says several key points must still be agreed.
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France et Estonie convoquent réunion d’urgence
France and Estonia will hold an emergency meeting of European defense ministers on February 24 — Bloomberg European leaders are rushing to draft new defense plans amid the prospect of the U.S. ending its massive military and financial support for Ukraine.
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Volts: Zelensky to sign minerals agreement
Volts: Zelensky will sign a minerals agreement soon, which is good for Ukraine
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Russia may agree to use frozen assets for Ukraine reconstruction
Russia may agree to use $300 billion of its frozen assets for post-war reconstruction in Ukraine, but will insist that part of the money be spent on restoring the territories occupied by Moscow, Reuters reports with reference to its own sources.
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Excellent action by Ukrainian Marines near Ulakly
Excellent work by Ukrainian marines in Ulakly, Donetsk region.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 21 février 2025
Only one Russian armored vehicle out of ten survived the Russian assault through the minefield, and it was later destroyed with the help of drones and artillery. The assault was repulsed while still on the outskirts… pic.twitter.com/k6Avo7FhMrExcellent work by Ukrainian marines in Ulakly, Donetsk region. Only one Russian armored vehicle out of ten survived the Russian assault through the minefield, and it was later destroyed with the help of drones and artillery. The assault was repulsed while still on the outskirts
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Drone production surged 10-fold
In January, drone production increased 10 times compared to January 2024, reported Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. In 2023 and 2024, domestic production of artillery tripled, armored personnel carriers increased 5 times, anti-tank weapons doubled, and ammunition production rose significantly.
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USA and Ukraine held talks on rare earth metals agreement
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Mother found dead after Russian airstrike on Kherson, twin children injured
After nearly 24 hours of desperate search efforts, rescuers recovered the body of a mother from beneath the ruins of a Kherson apartment building, hit by a Russian airstrike on February 19. Her two twin children had been pulled injured from the same debris a day earlier.
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Ukrainian Warriors Hold Back Enemy on Bakhmut Front
The defense of Bilohorivka, Chasiv Yar, and Toretsk. Despite relentless pressure and enemy assault actions, Ukrainian warriors have been holding back the invasion for a long time, destroying the enemy and denying them the opportunity to advance deeper into Ukrainian territory.
