Putin Assembles Experienced Team for Ukraine Negotiations, Raising US Concerns
President Vladimir Putin is forming a negotiation team for talks on Ukraine, including veteran diplomats Yuri Ushakov and Sergey Naryshkin, and potentially Kirill Dmitriyev, raising concerns among US negotiators close to Donald Trump due to the Trump team's perceived lack of experience and preparati...
Putin Assembles Experienced Team for Ukraine Negotiations, Raising US Concerns
President Vladimir Putin is forming a negotiation team for talks on Ukraine, including veteran diplomats Yuri Ushakov and Sergey Naryshkin, and potentially Kirill Dmitriyev, raising concerns among US negotiators close to Donald Trump due to the Trump team's perceived lack of experience and preparati...
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Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Kursk and Donbas Indicate Potential Turning Point
Ukraine's Kursk offensive resulted in over 61,000 Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of hundreds of armored vehicles, while Russia made significant territorial gains in Donbas using fiber-optic drones and artillery, potentially leading to a major shift in the conflict.
Heavy Ukrainian Losses in Kursk and Donbas Indicate Potential Turning Point
Ukraine's Kursk offensive resulted in over 61,000 Ukrainian casualties and the destruction of hundreds of armored vehicles, while Russia made significant territorial gains in Donbas using fiber-optic drones and artillery, potentially leading to a major shift in the conflict.
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Bildt Warns Against US-Russia Deal Excluding Ukraine
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt warns that a US-Russia deal excluding Ukraine would be a betrayal, comparing it to the Munich Agreement. He stresses the need for a long-term European plan to support Ukraine's defense and for Europe to actively participate in negotiations to prevent its excl...
Bildt Warns Against US-Russia Deal Excluding Ukraine
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt warns that a US-Russia deal excluding Ukraine would be a betrayal, comparing it to the Munich Agreement. He stresses the need for a long-term European plan to support Ukraine's defense and for Europe to actively participate in negotiations to prevent its excl...
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European Leaders to Meet in Paris to Unify Stance on Ukraine
European leaders will meet in Paris on February 17th to coordinate their position on Ukraine before potential US-led peace talks with Russia, following a proposal by French President Macron and spearheaded by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expected to att...
European Leaders to Meet in Paris to Unify Stance on Ukraine
European leaders will meet in Paris on February 17th to coordinate their position on Ukraine before potential US-led peace talks with Russia, following a proposal by French President Macron and spearheaded by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expected to att...
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EU Sidelined in Ukraine Peace Talks: Tusk's Call for Action Amidst Growing Tensions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for an EU-led action plan for Ukraine after US Vice President J-D Vance's Munich speech, but US envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Europe will not be included in peace talks, highlighting the EU's sidelined role and internal divisions regarding the Ukraine confl...
EU Sidelined in Ukraine Peace Talks: Tusk's Call for Action Amidst Growing Tensions
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called for an EU-led action plan for Ukraine after US Vice President J-D Vance's Munich speech, but US envoy Keith Kellogg stated that Europe will not be included in peace talks, highlighting the EU's sidelined role and internal divisions regarding the Ukraine confl...
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Zelenskyy's High-Stakes Negotiation to End the War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the critical task of negotiating an end to the war with Russia, balancing the need for territorial concessions with maintaining public support and avoiding accusations of treason while navigating domestic political challenges.
Zelenskyy's High-Stakes Negotiation to End the War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces the critical task of negotiating an end to the war with Russia, balancing the need for territorial concessions with maintaining public support and avoiding accusations of treason while navigating domestic political challenges.
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Ischinger Predicts Protracted, Difficult Negotiations in Ukraine Conflict
Former Munich Security Conference head Wolfgang Ischinger anticipates difficult negotiations with Putin in the Ukraine conflict, contrasting with the US's aim for a swift resolution. He highlights Putin's far-reaching objectives, encompassing Europe's security architecture and the US presence, warni...
Ischinger Predicts Protracted, Difficult Negotiations in Ukraine Conflict
Former Munich Security Conference head Wolfgang Ischinger anticipates difficult negotiations with Putin in the Ukraine conflict, contrasting with the US's aim for a swift resolution. He highlights Putin's far-reaching objectives, encompassing Europe's security architecture and the US presence, warni...
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Russia Holds Key Interest Rate Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% on February 14th, despite a strengthening ruble fueled by potential US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict and the possibility of sanctions relief; however, high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty remain.
Russia Holds Key Interest Rate Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The Central Bank of Russia held its key interest rate at 21% on February 14th, despite a strengthening ruble fueled by potential US-Russia talks on the Ukraine conflict and the possibility of sanctions relief; however, high inflation and geopolitical uncertainty remain.
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EU Responds to Exclusion from Ukraine Peace Talks
Following the exclusion of the EU from US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, EU foreign ministers met to coordinate their response, emphasizing increased defense spending and proactive engagement in future negotiations; a separate informal EU summit will also take place in Paris on Monday.
EU Responds to Exclusion from Ukraine Peace Talks
Following the exclusion of the EU from US-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, EU foreign ministers met to coordinate their response, emphasizing increased defense spending and proactive engagement in future negotiations; a separate informal EU summit will also take place in Paris on Monday.
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US Negotiating Sanctions Relief with Belarus in Exchange for Political Prisoner Releases
The White House is negotiating a deal with Belarus to ease sanctions in exchange for the release of political prisoners; a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners were released on February 12th following talks between a U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary and Belarusian officials.
US Negotiating Sanctions Relief with Belarus in Exchange for Political Prisoner Releases
The White House is negotiating a deal with Belarus to ease sanctions in exchange for the release of political prisoners; a U.S. citizen and two Belarusian political prisoners were released on February 12th following talks between a U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary and Belarusian officials.
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Crenshaw Urges More Aggressive European Stance on Ukraine Peace Talks
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, urged European leaders to adopt a more aggressive stance toward Russia during upcoming Ukraine peace talks, advocating for increased defense spending, troop deployments, and a more assertive leadership role for Europe to improve the outc...
Crenshaw Urges More Aggressive European Stance on Ukraine Peace Talks
Rep. Dan Crenshaw, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, urged European leaders to adopt a more aggressive stance toward Russia during upcoming Ukraine peace talks, advocating for increased defense spending, troop deployments, and a more assertive leadership role for Europe to improve the outc...
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US Defense Secretary's Remarks on Ukraine Spark Alarm Among European Allies
US Defense Secretary Pat Hageset's statements in Brussels regarding potential troop reductions and negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, including the acceptance of Russia's annexation of Crimea, sparked widespread alarm among European allies, leading to sharp criticism and concerns about a potenti...
US Defense Secretary's Remarks on Ukraine Spark Alarm Among European Allies
US Defense Secretary Pat Hageset's statements in Brussels regarding potential troop reductions and negotiations with Russia over Ukraine, including the acceptance of Russia's annexation of Crimea, sparked widespread alarm among European allies, leading to sharp criticism and concerns about a potenti...
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64% Bias Score