American troops in Europe are not ‘forever,’ US defense chief Hegseth warns
Donald Trump’s man in the Pentagon hints at major disruption to the continent’s 80-year-old protective security architecture.
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China tells EU it is willing to enhance communication
Zelenskyy: ‘The time has come’ for a European army
Despite talk of a peace agreement, Russia is continuing to wage war against Ukraine.
Russia must withdraw its troops to February 2022 line, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Russia must withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory to the position held before the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022.
'Time has come': Zelenskyy demands creation of 'armed forces of Europe' - The Times of India
Europe News: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference urged the formation of a unified European armed force, citing the ongoing Uk
Trump officials pitch Zelenskyy on U.S. owning 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals
The Trump administration indicated U.S. troops could be deployed to provide security in connection with the minerals if there's a peace deal with Russia, sources told NBC News.
Angle grinder used to cut telecommunications cable to Northern Norway military airbase
Police investigations come to an end with the main question unanswered. Who intentionally cut the fiber optic cable to Evenes Air Station in Northern Norway?
Russian Drone Operators Set Up In A Village Near The Ukrainian Border. So The Ukrainian Air Force Bombed The Village
Four bombs exploded in Elizavetovka.
Zelensky ‘politely declines’ to sign agreement granting U.S. mining rights for half of Ukraine’s ‘future mineral reserves’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reportedly refused to sign an agreement presented by American lawmakers in Munich that would have pledged half of Ukraine’s “future mineral reserves” to U.S. mining interests. On Friday, Washington Post journalist Josh Rogin tweeted the following:
Trump unsure why Modi and Musk met during the Indian PM’s U.S. visit
JD Vance breaks taboo by meeting with leader of Germany’s far-right party
US vice-president meets with AfD leader Alice Weidel as Trump administration courts European populist parties
Zelenskyy: I told Trump that Putin is a liar
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he does not believe in the alleged willingness of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin to make “peace”, and that he told US President Donald Trump this during their conversation on 12 February.
Astronauts give their own account- not abandoned by Biden administration
US citizen detained in Russia for drug possession, says state media
Ukraine has low chance of survival without US backing, Zelenskiy says on NBC
Mexico threatens to escalate US gunmakers lawsuit with terror charges
Claudia Scheinbaum warns of reciprocal action if Washington designates country’s cartels as terrorist groups
Ukraine Could Replace US Troops in Europe, Says Ukrainian Prime Minister
The Ukrainian prime minister’s said Ukraine’s battlefield experience can be the basis of a new European army.
Mexican president accuses U.S. of harbouring drug cartels - National | Globalnews.ca
"The issue isn’t just that drugs go from Mexico to the United States," Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
Zelenskyy: Trump told me Putin wants to end the war. I told him Putin is a liar.
“I don’t want to go [down] in history as [the] president who helped Putin to occupy my country,” says Ukrainian leader.
Zelensky refuses to sign document on transfer of 50% of Ukrainian mineral resources to the US - WP | УНН
УНН Economy ✎ The US Congressional delegation in Munich offered Zelenskyy to sign a document on the transfer of 50% of Ukraine's future mineral resources. The Ukrai…