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UN adopts resolution demanding Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine

The UN General Assembly approved a Ukrainian resolution Monday demanding an immediate withdrawal of all Russian troops from Ukraine on the third anniversary of the invasion. The vote in the 193-member world body, whose resolutions are not legally binding but are seen as a barometer of world opinion, was 93-18 with 65 abstentions. That's lower than previous resolutions, which saw over 140 nations condemn Russia's aggression and demand a reversal of its annexation of four Ukrainian regions. The European-backed Ukrainian resolution was approved ahead of a vote on a dueling US proposal that calls for a swift end to the war but never mentions Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa said her country is exercising its inherent right to self-defense following Russia's invasion, which violates the UN Charter's requirement that countries respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. As we mark three years of this ..

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Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin on Ukraine war anniversary

Xi has told Putin in recent years that the two have the chance to drive "changes the world has not seen in a century", which many analysts see as an attempt to challenge a US-led global order

Oil prices steady as traders await progress on push for Ukraine peace deal

Brent futures were up 13 cents, or 0.2 per cent, at $74.56 barrel by 1103 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures added 11 cents, or 0.2 per cent, to $70.51

Blast at Russian consulate in Marseille on 3rd anniversary of Ukraine war

An explosion rocked the Russian consulate in Marseille, France, on Monday, with Russia calling it a terror attack and urging French authorities to launch a full investigation

Trump's reversal of policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support

US President Donald Trump's abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out. In the past two weeks, Trump has falsely claimed Ukraine should have never started the war, said Ukraine may be Russian someday and questioned the legitimacy of President Volodmyr Zelenskyy's government, while upending the longstanding American position of isolating Russia over its aggression by beginning direct talks with Moscow and voicing positions sounding remarkably like the Kremlin's own. Before heading to Washington for talks with Trump on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said he would emphasize you can't be weak in the face of President Putin. It's not you, it's not your trademark, it's not in your interest, Macron said he would tell Trump. How can you, then, be ...

After three years of war, Trump may give Russian economy a lifeline

US President Donald Trump is pushing for a quick deal to end the war in Ukraine, alarming Washington's European allies by leaving them and Ukraine out of initial talks with Russia

UN vote to demand Russian troops leave Ukraine, US seeks softer approach

On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the UN General Assembly is expected to vote Monday on duelling resolutions Ukraine's European-backed proposal demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from the country and a US call for a swift end to the war that never mentions Moscow's aggression. The United States pressured the Ukrainians to withdraw their nonbinding resolution in favour of its proposal, a US official and a European diplomat said Sunday. But Ukraine refused, and it will be put to a vote in the 193-nation assembly, two European diplomats said. All spoke on condition of anonymity because the talks were private. It's a reflection of the tensions that have emerged between the US and Ukraine after President Donald Trump suddenly opened negotiations with Russia in a bid to quickly resolve the conflict. It also underscores the strain in the transatlantic alliance with Europe over the Trump administration's extraordinary turnaround on engagement with ..

If Ukraine does not join Nato, will have to create it within nation: Prez

This comes after he indicated that he was ready to quit as Ukraine's president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the Nato alliance

US pressures Ukraine to drop UN resolution for Russian troop withdrawal

The US has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed UN resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favour of an American proposal that does not mention Moscow's invasion, a US official and a European diplomat said Sunday. But Ukraine refused to pull its draft resolution, and the UN General Assembly will vote on it Monday, the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two European diplomats said. The 193-nation General Assembly then is expected to vote on the U.S. draft resolution, according to the diplomats and the US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because private negotiations are still ongoing. The Trump administration is also seeking a vote on its proposal in the more powerful UN Security Council. The 15-nation council will meet Monday afternoon on Ukraine, and late Sunday it scheduled the vote immediately afterward, but the European diplomats said it could be pushed to Tuesday at Russia's request. The duelling .

May be forced to sign mineral deal with US for continued support: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he may be forced to sign an economic agreement with the United States that would ensure continued aid for Ukraine in return for the US making a profit from minerals in the country. If your conditions are, 'We will not give you aid if you do not sign an agreement,' then it is clear, Zelenskyy said during a news conference at a forum of government officials in Kyiv marking the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. If we are forced and we cannot do without it, then we should probably go for it I just want a dialogue with President (Donald) Trump." The Trump administration has pressured Zelenskyy to sign a deal allowing the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals as a form of compensation for the assistance the US has provided to Kyiv as it defends against Russia's invasion. Zelenskyy earlier declined to sign off on an initial US offer, arguing it did not provide Ukraine with the security guarantees

Oil and the war, 3 years on: Russia reshapes global energy dynamics

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Russia fires record number of drones into Ukraine on war's 3rd anniversary

Russia launched more strike drones into Ukraine overnight on Saturday than in any other single attack of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, one day before the three-year anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion. Writing on social media, Zelenskyy said 267 strike drones had been sent in what he called the largest attack since Iranian drones began hitting Ukrainian cities and villages. Ukraine's air force said 138 drones had been shot down over 13 Ukrainian regions, with 119 more lost en route to their targets. Three ballistic missiles had also been fired, the air force said. One person was killed in a missile strike on the city of Kryvyi Rih, according to the head of the Kryvyi Rih military administration. The attack came as leaders in Kyiv and across Europe are seeking to navigate rapid changes in US foreign policy under President Donald Trump, who in a matter of days has upended years of firm support for Ukraine, leading to fears that he would join

Trump administration urges Kyiv to soften UN resolution against Russia

As the dispute stretched into the weekend, the United States was said to be considering offering its version at a separate meeting of the 15-member UN Security Council

Trump, Trudeau discuss G7 meet, stress need to end Russia-Ukraine war

The two leaders also talked about Monday's G7 call that will mark the third anniversary of the invasion and war in Ukraine

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Russia prepares for Trump-Putin summit as US ends Moscow's isolation

Preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, Russia's deputy foreign minister said Saturday, marking a dramatic shift away from Western isolation of Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian state media, Sergei Ryabkov said a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just the war in Ukraine. The question is about starting to move towards normalising relations between our countries, finding ways to resolve the most acute and potentially very, very dangerous situations, of which there are many, Ukraine among them, he said. But he said efforts to organise such a meeting are at an early stage, and that making it happen will require the most intensive preparatory work." Ryabkov added that US and Russian envoys could meet within the next two weeks, to pave the way for further talks between senior officials. Russian and US representatives on Tuesday agreed to start working .

'Had very good talks' with Putin, but Zelensky 'not important', says Trump

Earlier, US President Donald Trump had called Zelensky a 'dictator without elections' following the Ukrainian leader's frustration over being excluded from discussions between US and Russian officials

After years of firm support, 10 days reshaped US approach to Ukraine

As Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia's full-scale invasion, the country's hoped-for path to a favourable and lasting peace was upended in a matter of days by the administration of US President Donald Trump. Kyiv had benefited from years of staunch support by its allies in the United States and Europe which had provided crucial military and financial support to help defend against Moscow's grinding incursions. But when Trump held a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week undoing years of US policy to isolate the Russian leader over his aggression it was taken as a signal in Kyiv and other European capitals that their alliance to contain Moscow was fraying. Here's a timeline of events: Wednesday, Feb 12 On their 90-minute call, Trump and Putin agreed to begin negotiations to end the war, a move that was met with jubilation in Russia but which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned would be very dangerous " if Ukraine were excl

US offers UN resolution on Ukraine war that falls short of EU statement

The United States has proposed a draft UN resolution that stops far short of a competing European-backed statement demanding an immediate withdrawal of all of Moscow's forces from Ukraine. Both are timed to the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which falls on Monday, when the UN General Assembly will vote on the nonbinding resolutions. It sets up a clash between the United States and Europe as the strength of the transatlantic alliance has been called into question over the Trump administration's extraordinary turnaround on Russia, opening negotiations with Moscow after years of isolation as the US looks to broker a rapid end to the war. European leaders were dismayed that their officials and those from Ukraine weren't invited to preliminary US-Russia talks last week in Saudi Arabia. The very short US draft resolution offers mourning for "the tragic loss of life throughout the Russia-Ukraine conflict" and "implores a swift end to the conflict and further urges a ...