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Watch: Macron fact-checks Trump in real time on European aid to Ukraine

US President Trump has refrained from calling Vladimir Putin an aggressor and instead focused on brokering a deal with Russia, raising concerns among European allies

US spending more money on Russia-Ukraine war than European nations: Trump

US did have a slim lead in one particular category, military aid allocated, providing about $67 billion to about $65 billion for Europe

India abstains on resolution calling for peaceful resolution of Ukraine war

India abstained on a UN General Assembly draft resolution that called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted Monday on the draft resolution Advancing a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine' tabled by Ukraine and its European allies. The resolution, that was adopted with 93 votes in favour, 65 abstentions and 18 votes against, called for a de-escalation, an early cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution of the war against Ukraine, marked by enormous destruction and human suffering, including among the civilian population, in line with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. India was among the 65 UN Member States that abstained on the resolution. As the resolution was adopted, the UNGA hall broke into applause with Member States welcoming the adoption of the text. The resolution comes on the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine ...

India defends territorial integrity of any country, says Ukrainian envoy

Speaking to the media, Polishchuk particularly referenced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, calling it a "very historic visit."

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 ..

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

Ready to give up presidency if it brings peace, Nato membership: Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday he would be ready to give up the presidency if it brought peace and NATO membership. Speaking at a forum of government officials in Kyiv marking the three-year anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zelenskyy said he would step down if doing so would achieve a lasting peace for his country under the security umbrella of the NATO military alliance. If to achieve peace, you really need me to give up my post, I'm ready, Zelenskyy said in response to a journalist's question on whether he'd trade his office for peace. I can trade it for NATO." Zelenskyy's comment appeared to be aimed at recent suggestions by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that elections should be held in Ukraine despite Ukrainian legislation prohibiting them during martial law.

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

France, UK leaders head to US to urge Trump against abandoning Ukraine

The leaders of France and Britain are making tag-team visits to Washington this week as Europe attempts to persuade President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine in pursuit of a peace deal in the three-year-old war with Russia. There is an element of good cop, bad cop in efforts by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to salvage American support for Kyiv. Starmer, reluctant to openly confront Trump, speaks of being a bridge between Europe and the US administration. Macron has more strongly criticised Trump's recent statements that echo Russia's narrative and American moves to negotiate with Moscow while sidelining Ukraine. Both leaders stress Ukraine's voice and sovereignty must be at the center of any peace talks. The French president warned Trump against appearing weak in the face of President Putin. It's not you, it's not your trademark, it's not in your interest, said Macron, who is due at the White House on Monday, the third anniversary of Russi

'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

White House, Ukraine nearing rare earth metals deal that would boost ties

The White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the US with access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter. The progress in talks comes after President Donald Trump and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traded sharp rhetoric this week about their differences over the matter. Zelenskyy said he balked at signing off on a deal that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed during a visit to Kyiv last week, and the Ukrainian leader objected again days later during a meeting in Munich with Vice President JD Vance because the American proposal did not include security guarantees. Trump earlier Friday renewed his criticism of Zelenskyy's handling of the three-year war and accused the Ukrainians of wasting Bessent's time. But the two sides made significant progress during a three-day visit to Ukraine this week by retir

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European troops, US support for Ukraine plan faces many challenges

As the US and Russia push ahead so far without Ukraine at the table on talks to end the war, political and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack again. After months of quiet discussions, the proposal has become increasingly public. It will likely be on the agenda when British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, two major backers of the idea, visit Washington on separate days next week for talks with President Donald Trump. Starmer, who will visit Thursday, has stressed that the force won't work without US military might to back it up. Persuading Trump to provide it could be a tall order. What is the plan? The security guarantee that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy really wants is NATO membership. European members of the military alliance still back that goal, but the US looks to have taken it off the table, along with Ukrainian hopes of regaining the fifth of its territor

Talks with US envoy 'restore hope' for strong deal on security: Zelenskyy

In his comments on X, Zelenskiy also said his discussion with Kellogg focused on the battlefield situation, the security guarantees that Ukraine is seeking and the return of prisoners of war

Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy's approach 'multifold', says US NSA

A top White House official has said that President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration's growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The comments from White House national security adviser Mike Waltz on Thursday came a day after Trump described Zelenskyy as a "dictator" and warned that he "better move fast" to negotiate an end to the war or risk not having a nation to lead. Zelenskyy earlier Wednesday had said Trump was living in a Russian-made "disinformation space". "His frustration with President Zelenskyy that you heard is multifold," Waltz said Thursday of Trump. "There needs to be a deep appreciation for what the American people and the American taxpayer, what President Trump did in his first term and what we've done since. There's some of the rhetoric coming out of Kyiv, frankly, and insults to President Trump (that) were ...