EU agrees new Russia sanctions in the face of US push to end Ukraine war https://
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EU agrees new Russia sanctions amid US push
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Zelensky: Trump and Putin have a close relationship, but true US-Russia ties are difficult.
Trump has a very close relationship with Putin, although I don't think there can be truly good relations between the heads of state of the United States and the Russian Federation, – Zelensky.
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NATO Secretary General meets Parliamentary Assembly, discusses Russia and cyber threats
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@SecGenNATO Mark Rutte welcomed members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to a meeting with Permanent Representatives of the North Atlantic Council. They discussed Russia’s war against Ukraine, cyber-attacks and other activities seeking to destabilise the Alliance. Learn -

Зеленський: Захищатиму Україну до вступу в ЄС та НАТО
If Ukraine is accepted into the EU and NATO tomorrow, I will no longer be needed. But until that happens, I will defend my country, — Zelensky The president added that he is ready to do anything for the sake of peace in Ukraine. “Of course, Russia wants to get rid of me. For
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Russian overnight drone and missile attack: Ukraine downs 106
Overnight, the Russian military launched 167 Shahed attack drones and decoy drones, as well as two ballistic missiles at Ukraine. The Ukrainian air defenses shot down 106 air targets, reported the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Chernobyl: Firefighting continues after russian UAV strike on Shelter
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: Elimination of the consequences of the russian UAV strike on the "Shelter" facility continues
— EMPR.media (@EuromaidanPR) 19 février 2025
As of the morning of February 19, rescuers continue to extinguish smoldering fires and carry out work to partially open the shelter structures.
Radiation… pic.twitter.com/aigwuieq6CChernobyl Nuclear Power Plant: Elimination of the consequences of the russian UAV strike on the "Shelter" facility continues As of the morning of February 19, rescuers continue to extinguish smoldering fires and carry out work to partially open the shelter structures.
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Senator Roger Wicker: Putin war criminal, should be executed or imprisoned
“No, Putin cannot be trusted. He is a WAR CRIMINAL. He should be in prison for life — or even executed,” — Chairman of the US Senate Armed Services Committee, Roger Wicker
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Trump claims Zelensky’s approval at 4%
On Tuesday, Trump claimed that Zelenskyy’s approval rating stood at 4%. But an opinion poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in February found that 57% of Ukrainians trusted their president, up from 52% in December. https://ft.com/content/2506b4ae-52f3-4adb-9dd2-7f07a153316d via @FT
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EU agrees on 16th sanctions package against Russia
I welcome the agreement on our 16th sanctions package. With tighter measures on circumvention, new import and export bans, and sanctions on Putin’s shadow fleet, we are closing backdoors for Russia’s war machine to operate. The Kremlin won’t break our resolve.
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Western intelligence warns Putin believes he is winning
Western intelligence warns that battlefield casualties have NOT stopped Putin, as he believes he is “winning.”
