Ukrainian school janitor becomes jiu-jitsu world champion

5:29 AM

Trump team could strike a deal to end war 'this week,' White House says.

"The president, his team are very much focused on continuing negotiations with both sides of this war to end the conflict, and the president is very confident we can get it done this week," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Feb. 22.

3:53 AM

Trump-Putin meeting preparations already underway, Russia claims.

The two leaders could discuss a broad range of global topics in addition to the war in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said. The meeting would be a step toward "normalizing relations" between the U.S. and Russia.

2:46 AM

'We're going to get our money back' — Trump on US-Ukraine resources deal.

"I want them to give us something for all of the money that we put up," Trump said on Feb. 22. "We're asking for rare earth and oil — anything we can get."

2:03 AM

Russia exceeded mobilization goals in occupied Ukrainian territories last year, official says.

"In 2024, Russia had to mobilize thousands of people from the newly occupied territories and those who had previously been under occupation. According to HUR, this plan has been fulfilled by 104%."

12:57 AM

US mineral deal offers no security guarantees for Ukraine, NYT reports.

The terms of the revised proposal are virtually the same as those of an earlier version rejected by President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a draft dated Feb. 21.

11:20 PM

Ukraine expects further F-16 deliveries from the Netherlands, Zelensky says.

Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority.

10:01 PM

Musk denies US threat to cut Starlink over Ukraine minerals deal.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has denied reports that the United States threatened to shut off Starlink in Ukraine unless Kyiv agreed to a minerals deal. Responding to a report by Reuters, Musk called the claim "false" and accused the news agency of lying.

8:57 PM

EU considers confiscating part of Russia’s frozen $280 billion, Bloomberg reports.

The European Union is discussing how to seize Russia’s frozen central bank assets to provide financial and military aid to Ukraine, as concerns grow that the United States may scale back its support.

7:33 PM

Field report

As Trump and Moscow align their vision, battle to stabilize Donetsk front rests on a knife edge

7:18 PM

Trump announces next round of Ukraine peace talks in Riyadh on Feb 25.

U.S. President Donald Trump said a new phase of ceasefire negotiations between American and Russian delegations aimed to stop Russia's war against Ukraine would take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 25.

6:03 PM

Ukraine’s work on finalizing minerals deal to start on Feb 24, parliament speaker says.

The U.S. is reportedly looking to obtain an interest in 50% of Ukraine's natural resources through a joint investment fund as payback for its support for Kyiv.

5:06 PM

NATO to reportedly extend jet fuel pipeline to Czechia, Poland in case of war with Russia.

The current pipeline system of the alliance, dating back to the Cold War, ends in western Germany, Reuters reported.

2:52 PM

Russian attacks on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk Oblast, kill at least 2.

The number of casualties may rise as people could still be trapped under the rubble, Donetsk Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

2:17 PM

Fico says Zelensky 'needs this war,' justifies Russia's full-scale invasion.

In a 15-minute-long speech, Fico also backed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

1:13 PM

Ukraine's SBU claims attack on Russian oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai.

Russian authorities are currently assessing the damage, the source said.

12:24 PM

'The US wants lasting peace' — Polish FM meets State Secretary Rubio.

Sikorski said their meeting was "substantial and cordial" and it "confirmed the durability of the Polish-American alliance," Polish RMF FM reported.

10:17 AM

Zelensky, Scholz discuss 'ways to achieve just peace' in Ukraine.

The phone call comes amid growing concerns in Kyiv and among European allies about Washington's shifting stance on the war.

9:29 AM

'Europe did more than the U.S.' — EU defense commissioner pushes back against Trump accusations

9:16 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 866,000 troops in Ukraine since Feb 24, 2022.

This number includes 1,140 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:43 AM

US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters.

The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.

6:38 AM

US proposes rival UN statement on Ukraine war, clashing with Kyiv, Europe, Reuters reports.

The new U.S. resolution mourns the casualties of the "Russia-Ukraine conflict" and "implores a swift end" to hostilities, according to a draft obtained by Reuters.

5:34 AM

EU preparing military aid package for Kyiv worth $20.9 billion, Bloomberg reports.

The additional military support would supply Kyiv with air defense systems, artillery ammunition, long-range missiles, and drones.

4:48 AM

Trump admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

"Russia attacked, but they shouldn't have let him attack," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 21, after previously blaming Ukraine for starting the war.

4:28 AM

US 'pretty close' to minerals deal with Ukraine, Trump claims.

"I think (the Ukrainians) want it. They feel good about it, and it's a significant — it's a big deal, but they want it, and it keeps us in that country, and they're very happy about it."

3:27 AM

Austria offers to host Ukraine peace negotiations, ambassador says.

Europe must participate in potential peace talks "not only because we are the biggest donors but because Ukraine is a European country fighting for our values and freedom," Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Arad Benko said.