Members phkrause Posted February 20, 2025 Author Members Posted February 20, 2025 Ukraine war talks The US and Russia will appoint high-level teams to negotiate the end of the war in Ukraine and are working to reestablish diplomatic channels, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday at the end of talks that excluded Kyiv. The meeting marked the first time top US and Russian officials had met face-to-face since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said he would not accept any deal made in Ukraine's absence. Trump also announced he will "probably" meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin before the end of the month. ps:Who's representing Ukraine?? I guess it got lost in the mail? or maybe it found its way into the Spam folder????? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 24, 2025 Author Members Posted February 24, 2025 Wounded, recovered and back to war. Ukrainian soldiers are returning to battle after amputation DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian intelligence soldier doesn’t know how long his clinical death lasted after an explosive detonated beneath him. https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-war-amputee-soldiers-7926672c250a649233001d86dbdf7f31? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 24, 2025 Author Members Posted February 24, 2025 ?? 3 years ago today: Russia invades Ukraine Data: Institute for the Study of War and AEI's Critical Threats Project. Maps: Axios Visuals With today marking three years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is making only small-scale advances on the battlefield — but has the upper hand both militarily and diplomatically, Axios' Dave Lawler writes. Russia has superior manpower and firepower, particularly with U.S. military support in question. Go deeper: How control of Ukrainian territory has shifted. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 24, 2025 Author Members Posted February 24, 2025 Russia-Ukraine war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised Ukraine's "absolute heroism" as the country today marks the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. "Three years of resistance. Three years of gratitude. Three years of absolute heroism of Ukrainians. I am proud of Ukraine!" Zelensky wrote on X alongside a video showing scenes from the front line. The grim anniversary comes with Ukraine facing great uncertainty about its future after President Donald Trump pivoted toward Russia and US officials insisted that Europe can no longer rely on Washington for its defense. Zelensky also said Sunday that he was "ready" to resign as leader if it meant it brought peace to his country, suggesting he could swap it for NATO membership. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 24, 2025 Author Members Posted February 24, 2025 Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals A contentious Trump administration proposal to give the U.S. $500 billion worth of profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for wartime assistance has been taken off the table, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, indicating a more equitable deal is in the works. Read more. Recent developments: Zelenskyy had earlier declined a U.S. draft agreement on exploitation of his country’s valuable minerals such as lithium used in the aerospace, defense and nuclear industries because it did not contain security guarantees and came with the $500 billion price tag. The Ukrainian leader said considering aid as a debt to be repaid would be a “Pandora’s box” that would set a precedent requiring Kyiv to reimburse all its backers. No further details were given on the state of negotiations. Zelenskyy says he would give up presidency for NATO membership. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Foreign leaders visit Ukraine to show their support on war’s 3rd anniversary US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw Hungarians will decide whether Ukraine can join the European Union, Orbán says Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted February 27, 2025 Author Members Posted February 27, 2025 Ukraine's minerals Ukraine and the US have agreed to terms on a natural resources deal that would grant the US access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals. The agreement is part of wider negotiations to end Russia's invasion, as well as US involvement in a reconstruction fund for Ukraine. Details of the agreement are not yet known, but a major sticking point had been a demand from the Trump administration for a $500 billion share of Ukraine's minerals in exchange for the aid the US had already provided to Kyiv, which was previously rejected by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader is expected to travel to Washington, DC, in the coming days to continue discussions about the deal with Trump. US strikes a deal with Ukraine that includes access to its rare earth minerals, officials say Ukraine and the U.S. have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior Ukrainian officials said Tuesday. The deal does not, however, include security guarantees. Read more. Why this matters: The agreement could be signed as early as Friday and plans are being drawn up for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to travel to Washington to meet Trump, according to one of the Ukrainian officials. President Donald Trump called it a big deal that could be worth a trillion dollars. “It could be whatever, but it’s rare earths and other things.” However, the draft does not include a contentious Trump administration proposal to give the U.S. $500 billion worth of profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as compensation for its wartime assistance to Kyiv. Instead, the U.S. and Ukraine would have joint ownership of a fund, and Ukraine would in the future contribute 50% of future proceeds from state-owned resources, including minerals, oil, and gas. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Scenes at US Capitol on war’s anniversary reflect partisan divide on Ukraine Latvia FM: Putin will try to get in peace talks what he couldn’t in Ukraine war — weaken the US PHOTO COLLECTION: Russia Ukraine War Anniversary Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 1, 2025 Author Members Posted March 1, 2025 Minerals deal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House today to sign a potentially historic minerals deal. The agreement would offer the US easy access to Kyiv's untapped mineral riches in exchange for investment and what Ukraine hopes would be concrete security guarantees. The deal's details remain murky but analysts say it could lead to broader peace negotiations. Just days after calling Ukraine's president a dictator, Trump softened his tone ahead of the meeting, telling reporters Thursday, "I have a lot of respect for him." British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also met with Trump in Washington on Thursday and urged against accepting any peace deal that would "reward" Russia or its allies. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 3, 2025 Author Members Posted March 3, 2025 ?? "My people want to hear the U.S. is on our side" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he doesn't think he needs to apologize for his public spat with President Trump and Vice President Vance at the Oval Office. "I am not sure we did something bad," he told Fox News' Bret Baier. Why it matters: The divide between the U.S. and Ukrainian leaders will likely lead to more changes in the Trump administration's policy towards Ukraine. A U.S. official said Trump is considering several retaliatory steps, including stopping military assistance to Ukraine, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. "I respect President Trump and the American people, but we have to be very honest and direct to understand each other," Zelensky told Baier when asked whether he regrets the exchange with Trump and Vance. Zelensky said he thinks the discussion would have been better if it hadn't taken place in front of cameras, and that he "of course" thinks his relationship with Trump can be salvaged. ⏱️ 17 hours later ... What we're watching: A White House official told Axios that Zelensky's interview on Fox was insufficient. "He keeps insisting on security guarantees on this economic deal, and we've made clear that won't be part of this," the official said. ? Zelensky's victory lap Via X ?? How it's playing: The blowup exhilarated not only President Trump's "America First" base but also Kremlin officials, Axios' Zachary Basu reports. "The insolent pig finally got a proper slap down in the Oval Office," tweeted Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and prime minister. "And Trump is right: The Kiev regime is 'gambling with WWIII.'" Keep reading. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 4, 2025 Author Members Posted March 4, 2025 Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia is ‘very, very far away’ A deal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia “is still very, very far away,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, adding that he believed Ukraine’s long-term partnership with the U.S. was strong enough that American support would continue despite recent fraught relations with U.S. President Donald Trump. Read More. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 7, 2025 Author Members Posted March 7, 2025 Ukraine European leaders are meeting at a special summit today as the Trump administration pulls critical support for Ukraine. This week, the US president suspended military shipments to Kyiv following his heated Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The biggest challenge for Ukrainian troops is the potential loss of the US-made Patriot air defense systems, which are currently irreplaceable and help protect Ukraine against Russia's powerful ballistic missiles. French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday said his country needs to be ready for the US to not "remain by our side" in the Ukraine-Russia war, adding that France needs to "do more" to strengthen its own "independence in matters of defense and security." Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 8, 2025 Author Members Posted March 8, 2025 Russia bombards Ukraine’s energy grid after Zelenskyy says his team will hold talks with the US Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night, officials said Friday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said talks with the U.S. on ending the 3-year war will take place next week. Read more. What to know: Ukraine came under a “massive missile and drone” attack, Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko wrote on Facebook. At least 10 people, including a child, were injured, authorities said. For the first time, Ukraine deployed French Mirage-2000 warplanes delivered a month ago to help repel the attack, according to the air force. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday that the energy supply is a legitimate target in the war because it is “linked with Ukraine’s military industrial complex and weapons production.” RELATED COVERAGE ➤ EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself Trump envoy says Ukrainians ‘brought it on themselves’ after US pauses aid and intelligence sharing Trump targets security clearances of law firm entangled in 2016 Russia investigation Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 10, 2025 Author Members Posted March 10, 2025 Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk LONDON (AP) — Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units from the rear in the Kursk region, Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers reported, as Moscow claimed fresh gains in its push to recapture parts of the border province that Kyiv seized in a shock offensive. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kursk-pipeline-f50051404ca607d9cadd8bc9697aa50c? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 11, 2025 Author Members Posted March 11, 2025 Russia drone attack Russia said it downed 337 Ukrainian drones launched at its territory overnight, hours ahead of critical talks between officials from Washington and Kyiv. Russia's defense ministry said 91 of those drones targeted the Moscow region. If confirmed, the aerial attacks would represent one of the largest on Russia since its invasion of Ukraine. A Russian official said at least two people were killed and six wounded in the Moscow region. Video geolocated by CNN shows an explosion at an apartment building in the southern Moscow region. Two Moscow airports were closed for safety reasons and several flights to the Russian capital were redirected to other airports, according to state-run news agency TASS. The reported attacks happened before talks got underway between US and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia. Ahead of the meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US wanted to hear what concessions Ukraine would be willing to make in negotiations to end the war with Russia, and that the talks could determine whether Washington resumes providing military aid and full intelligence sharing with Kyiv. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 11, 2025 Author Members Posted March 11, 2025 Ukraine-US talks on ending war with Russia start in Saudi Arabia as Kyiv launches huge drone attack High-stakes talks between senior delegations from Ukraine and the United States on how to end the three-year war opened in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, hours after Russian air defenses shot down 337 Ukrainian drones over Russia. Read more. Why this matters: Most of the drones — 126 of them — were shot down over the Kursk region across the border from Ukraine, parts of which Kyiv’s forces control, and 91 were shot down over the Moscow region, according to a statement by Russia’s Defense Ministry. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said over 70 drones targeted the Russian capital, the biggest single attack on Moscow so far in the war, and were shot down as they were flying toward it. Two people were killed and 18 were injured, including three children, in the massive drone attack that spanned 10 Russian regions, officials said. No large-scale damage was reported. There was no immediate response from Ukrainian officials or from the U.S. as Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his delegation, including national security adviser Mike Waltz, meet with Zelenskyy’s team. Ukraine is expected to propose a ceasefire covering the Black Sea and long-range missile strikes, as well as the release of prisoners, according to two senior Ukrainian officials. The officials also said Kyiv is ready to sign an agreement with the United States on access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals — a deal that U.S. President Donald Trump is keen to secure. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Deterrence among the key questions as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force NATO chief vows ‘unwavering’ support for Bosnia’s integrity after Serb separatist actions Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 13, 2025 Author Members Posted March 13, 2025 Ukraine ceasefire Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States, following critical peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The ceasefire proposal covers the entire front line of the fighting with Russia, not just the air and sea, Zelensky said. In a joint statement with Ukraine, the United States said it would “immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.” A Ukrainian official confirmed that US security assistance to Ukraine had resumed. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said immediately after the meeting that the onus is now on Russia to take steps to end the war: “We hope that they’ll say yes, that they’ll say yes to peace. The ball is now in their court.” President Trump later welcomed the news and vowed to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the plan, potentially this week. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 13, 2025 Author Members Posted March 13, 2025 US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls a ceasefire proposal KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine resumed Wednesday, officials said, a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid for Kyiv in its fight against Russia’s invasion, and officials awaited the Kremlin’s response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire endorsed by Ukraine. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-trump-kremlin-349e58cfe22eb3e77e75c15989cbc110? Putin visit Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Russia’s occupied Kursk region on Wednesday, as the Kremlin considers a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Wearing military uniform in video broadcast by Russian state television, Putin told frontline troops that Moscow’s goal is to “completely liberate” Kursk as soon as possible, during his first trip to the western region since Ukraine’s unexpected incursion there last year. Hours later, Russia's defense ministry announced its forces had recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in Kursk — threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining chip. Putin’s carefully choreographed visit appeared designed to boost morale as Russian forces advance on the final remnants of Ukraine’s holdouts inside Russia, a day after peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials resulted in Kyiv accepting the US-backed ceasefire covering the entire frontline. President Trump said on Wednesday that the ball is now in Putin’s court as US representatives headed to Russia “right now as we speak” to discuss the ceasefire proposal. Russia says it has retaken Kursk’s biggest town as Putin advisor says truce would help Ukraine Russia claimed Thursday that its troops have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia's Kursk border region, as a senior Kremlin official said that a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year war on Ukraine would help Kyiv by giving its military a break. Read more. What to know: The Russian Defense Ministry’s claim that it recaptured the town of Sudzha, hours after President Vladimir Putin visited his commanders in Kursk and wore military fatigues, could not be independently verified. Ukrainian officials made no immediate comment on the claim. The U.S. on Tuesday lifted its March 3 suspension of military aid for Kyiv after senior U.S. and Ukrainian officials made progress on how to stop the fighting during talks held in Saudi Arabia. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ President Duda calls on US to place nuclear weapons in Poland Pressed to accept a ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin seems likely to seek his own conditions China, Iran and Russia hold joint naval drills in Mideast as tensions rise between Tehran and US Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 14, 2025 Author Members Posted March 14, 2025 Putin expresses "reservations" about 30-day ceasefire proposal Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his Thursday news conference that he has “reservations” about a 30-day ceasefire proposal in the Ukraine war, saying it’s not clear how the situation would develop in the region of Kursk and elsewhere if a ceasefire was implemented. https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-administration-presidency-03-13-2025? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 16, 2025 Author Members Posted March 16, 2025 Putin response to peace plan ‘not good enough’, says UK, as international militaries prepare to meet in London – as it happened It is approaching 6pm in Kyiv and 7pm in Moscow. This blog will be closing shortly but you can find the Guardian’s latest Russia-Ukraine coverage here. https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/mar/15/russia-ukraine-war-peace-plan-ceasefire-keir-starmer-putin-zelenskyy-trump-latest-news-live? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 17, 2025 Author Members Posted March 17, 2025 Russia-Ukraine Negotiators working to end the Russia-Ukraine war have already discussed “dividing up certain assets,” President Donald Trump said Sunday as he announced he planned to speak to Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Trump’s comments come after Ukraine accepted a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, putting the ball in Russia’s court as to whether it would accept the proposal to swiftly end the war. Putin’s response so far to the Trump-backed ceasefire proposal has been ambiguous. He said that Moscow agreed with the proposal in theory. But he also set out tough conditions and demanded concessions from Kyiv, and repeated his claim that the current Ukrainian government was part of the “root cause” of the war. Meetings between American negotiators with representatives from Ukraine and Russia will continue this week. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 23, 2025 Author Members Posted March 23, 2025 Ukraine Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight that hit civilian infrastructure, injured at least three people and sparked a massive blaze. The strike came just days after Trump attempted to negotiate a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine — but only succeeded in getting the two countries to agree to temporarily halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Peace talks to end the conflict are scheduled to resume Monday in Saudi Arabia. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 23, 2025 Author Members Posted March 23, 2025 What’s next for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after it was highlighted in Ukraine-US talks KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — During a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, the U.S. leader apparently suggested Volodymyr Zelenskyy consider transferring ownership of Ukraine’s power plants to the U.S. for long-term security, according to a U.S. statement. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-ceasefire-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-power-plant-d45fa1cfde7790f0a8c19e4e997c605c? Interactive: Tracking a campaign of disruption in Europe that Western officials blame on Russia and its proxies Western officials have accused Russia and its proxies of staging dozens of attacks and other incidents across Europe since the invasion of Ukraine three years ago, according to data collected by The Associated Press. Read More. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 24, 2025 Author Members Posted March 24, 2025 Russia-Ukraine A US delegation has begun a high-stakes meeting with Kremlin negotiators in Saudi Arabia, where the Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in separate talks with Russia and Ukraine. The meeting comes one day after talks between a US team and Ukraine’s defense minister, which were described by the latter as “productive and focused.” However, a wide gulf in expectations exists between Russia, Ukraine and the US. Moscow says a ceasefire will not be possible unless Kyiv agrees not to use it to resupply or reorganize troops. It has also publicly voiced key demands such as Ukraine never being allowed to join NATO. Speaking late Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky put the onus on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war. “The one who brought this war must take it away,” he said. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 27, 2025 Author Members Posted March 27, 2025 Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of breaking ceasefire terms protecting energy sites KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaking the terms of a tentative U.S-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges to negotiating a broader peace in the war in Ukraine. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-zelenskyy-energy-ceasefire-90fb2c2ec1acb1d7728e59258c763989? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted March 30, 2025 Author Members Posted March 30, 2025 Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone attack kills four in Dnipro as Zelenskyy cautious on new US minerals deal Drone raid sparks blaze in Dnipro hotel and restaurant complex and injures 19; Ukrainian president says too early to judge Washington’s expanded proposal. What we know on day 1,130 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/29/ukraine-war-briefing-russian-drone-attack-kills-four-in-dnipro-as-zelenskyy-cautious-on-new-us-minerals-deal? ps:You better be cautious, this man cares nothing for Ukraine!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted April 8, 2025 Author Members Posted April 8, 2025 ‘Little suns in the classroom’: Ukrainian city mourns children killed by Russian missile KRYVYI RIH, Ukraine (AP) — Anger and outrage gripped the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday as it held funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile that tore through apartment buildings and blasted a playground. https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-kryvyi-rih-missile-attack-63cf067166caebe68b163af6c2e1de5e? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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