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Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the U.S. on rare minerals deal

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-anniversary-putin-trump-c8f73a98d071055be52a1b22b0785ecc

“As of today, as of this evening, the question of $500 billion is no longer there,” 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.

#ZELENSKYY #TRUSSIA #TRUMP #RUSSIA #UKRAINE #RAREEARTH #MINERALS #KYIV #PRESS


U.S. Pushes Kyiv to Kill Its U.N. Resolution Marking War’s Anniversary

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/u-s-pushes-kyiv-to-kill-its-u-n-resolution-marking-wars-anniversary-ed6db571

In a new rift, Washington and Kyiv pitch competing texts, with Europe backing Ukraine and the U.S. refusing to blame Russia for the war.

The clash pits the U.S. and Russia on one side against Ukraine and Europe on the other, in the most dramatic display of trans-Atlantic tensions in years.

#TRUSSIA #TRUMP #RUSSIA #PUTIN #UN #UKRAINE #KYIV #WAR #PRESS
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused President Trump of living in a ‘disinformation space’ about the war. Photo: sergei supinsky/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images


BREAKING NEWS!

"The strikes on Kyiv were so strong that people started to lose consciousness from the blast wave, not only windows and doors blew out in the buildings, but also sockets."
- local resident on the Russian attack this morning
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #EU #NATO #Zelensky #war #Kyiv #Breaking #BreakingNews


Ukraine Daily summary - Saturday, February 8 2025


Saturday, February 8

Russia’s war against Ukraine


an apartment building at night with smoke coming out of the window

A man prepares to board up windows of a residential building damaged by shelling in Kostyantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, on Feb. 7, 2025. (Roman Pilipey / AFP via Getty Images)

'Let's do a deal' — Zelensky tells Reuters he's open to Trump's mineral partnership. President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed in an interview with Reuters on Feb. 7 that Ukraine was not offering to "give away" its resources but seeking a mutually beneficial partnership.

Zelensky, Trump may meet in Washington next week. "I will probably be meeting with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky next week, and I will probably be talking to President (Vladimir) Putin. I'd like to see the war end," U.S. President Donald Trump said.

37 Ukrainian MPs visit US to strengthen bilateral relations. "Ukraine is facing a critical task — to restart our relations with our strategic partner, the United States. And we are doing this systematically at all levels, including restoring relations with the U.S. Congress," Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk said.

Ukraine to host Trump's envoy Kellogg in February, top official says. Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said that Kyiv wants Washington to be fully informed about Ukraine's mobilization efforts and the supply of weapons and equipment.

North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast. "A significant number of occupiers have been eliminated, we are re talking hundreds of Russian and North Korean servicemen," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Ukraine expecting important decisions at Ramstein meeting. Ukraine is actively preparing and expects important decisions to be made at the upcoming Ramstein meeting, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said during a press conference on Feb. 7.

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Trump's ICC sanctions won't hinder Russian war crimes investigation**, Kyiv says.** "I think that the U.S. decisions are not related to the Ukrainian context, and we hope that they will not affect the court's ability to achieve justice and justice for the victims of Russian aggression," said Heorhii Tykhyi, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson.

Kyiv denies reports of alleged failed Russian Oreshnik missile launch at Ukraine. Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security on Feb. 7 refuted media reports of Russia's alleged failed launch of its new intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, at Ukraine.

Bucha massacre suspect becomes top official in Russian region. As a platoon commander at the 76th Airborne Assault Division, Mussagaleyev allegedly participated in Russia's brutal occupation of Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, in February and March 2022, according to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). Hundreds of civilians were massacred by Russian troops in Bucha at the time.

2 Ukrainian military officers appointed as deputy defense ministers. "These decisions are part of a comprehensive approach to strengthening our Armed Forces, modernizing management, and advancing military technology," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.

Russia designates Register of Damage against Ukraine as undesirable organization. Russia’s Justice Ministry declared the Register of Damage Caused by Russian Aggression against Ukraine an "undesirable organization" on Feb. 7.

Russia to expand seizure of foreign assets**, Reuters reports.** A draft law approved this week by the Russian government's legislative commission lays out the procedure for seizing foreign property in retaliation for freezing Russian assets abroad.

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Ukraine war latest: North Korean soldiers 'brought in again' to fight in Kursk Oblast, Zelensky says

"A significant number of occupiers have been eliminated, we are talking hundreds of Russian and North Korean servicemen," the president said.

Photo: Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images

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A night with Ukraine’s Vampire drone team near Kurakhove



International response


US sanctions strain Russia’s oil exports as shipping costs surge, Bloomberg reports. The number of sanctioned vessels has now reached 265, with U.S. blacklisting proving to be the most disruptive. Of the 435 ships that transported Russian crude in 2024, 112—or 26%—are now under Washington’s sanctions.

Trump ready to step up Russia sanctions to end war in Ukraine, special envoy says. Current U.S. sanctions on Russia, particularly those targeting its energy sector, amount to a "3 on a 10-point scale" regarding economic pressure, Keith Kellogg, special envoy for Ukraine and Russia said.

Czechia extends protection for Ukrainians, tightens rules for Russian applicants. Under the new provisions, temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, set to expire in March, will be extended for another year in line with an EU-wide decision.

In other news


Ukraine secures preliminary deals to replace USAID funding for critical projects, official says. Urgent funding has already been identified for recovery efforts, energy resilience, and cyber defense projects, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said.

Putin acknowledges inflation as key challenge for Russia. Speaking at a televised meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Feb. 7, Putin noted that consumer prices in Russia rose by 9.5% in 2024 and have climbed further to 9.9% year-on-year this month.

Police investigate death of 32-year-old man at military enlistment office. The incident follows reports on the deaths of conscripts allegedly caused by beatings at military enlistment offices.

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🐍 Artist: #GIDE / #VitaliyGide1 in City: #Kyiv /Софіївська Борщагівка / Ukraine 🇺🇦 01/2025 - Title: untitled - #Art #Streetart #Mural #Artist #Snake #Astronaut #SprayArt 💙💛
Streetartwall. A very beautiful mural of a young woman in manga style was sprayed/painted on a street wall. The woman with wavy, pink/blonde hair wears an astronaut helmet in the shape of a green snake head and looks seriously into the distance. According to the artist, the mural means that the astronaut wants to conquer new worlds and that the snake is the symbol for the year 2025. It is her talisman and is intended to help her carry out a successful expedition to unite the inhabitants of Earth with other civilizations for a common, bright future.


#NewYear day was just another day of #killing for murderous #Russia and #Israel -- these global #pariahs need to be stopped and their #nefarious leaders sentenced for #crimes against humanity!
"2 #killed in Russian drone #attacks on #Kyiv on New Year's Day"
"Israel attacks #Gaza over consecutive days into new year, many #deaths reported"
#SaveUkraine #SaveGaza #SavePalestinians
NHK World News headline on 2nd January 2025 reads: "Israel attacks Gaza over consecutive days into new year, many deaths reported".
NHK World News headline reads: "2 killed in Russian drone attacks on Kyiv on New Year's Day".


When russia attacks, #Ukraine protects – #Kyiv rescuers evacuated a couple of corgi dogs after a terrorist strike on our capital 🐾 #dogsofmastodon

📷: Yan Dobronosov / Telegram

Source https://Ukraine.ua


💬 "On the morning of 20 December, due to a russia's missile attack on #Kyiv, the St. Nicholas #Church was damaged. The blast hit the church's facade and shattered the nearby National House of Music windows."

- Ukraine.ua


At around 7:00 a.m. today, russian forces launched a coordinated missile attack on Kyiv, likely using ballistic missiles, according to a report by the #Kyiv City Administration

The attack caused debris to fall across 3 districts of the capital, leaving 1 person dead and 10 others injured, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko confirmed.

Read more here 📎
https://united24media.com/latest-news/russia-launches-combined-missile-strike-on-kyiv-1-dead-and-9-injured-amid-falling-debris-in-multiple-districts-4593

#kyiv


On Sofia Square in #Kyiv, #Ukraine

"Empty Chairs" in support of prisoners, missing journalists and artists

📷 Павло Брук / hromadske


Ukraine’s bonds denominated in dollars rose 12% in the last month. This comes as investors hope Trump's Presidency will bring a quick end to the war, FT reports.

Two months ago #Kyiv restructured over $20bn of debt - in 1 of the quickest and largest sovereign debt workouts ever.

https://www.ft.com/content/3848e730-3f77-4753-a28e-8e8dc16896c2
#kyiv


People in Ukraine are worried about how Trump’s victory might affect them. The team at @timkmak’s Counter Offensive talked to people on the ground about their concerns. “If we get discouraged because an election has taken place in another country and we don't like the president elected, we will never have independence and autonomy,” says 21-year-old Yelyzaveta Kanievska.

https://www.counteroffensive.news/p/the-street-level-view-from-kyiv-on

#Ukraine #Kyiv #USElection #DonaldTrump #Newstodon #NewstodonFriday #FollowFriday