“Grateful to the United States for all the help and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.” NV
Friday, February 21, 2025
Ukraine prepared for deal with US — Zelenskyy after meeting with Kellogg
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the U.S. Special Representative for
Ukraine and Russia, Gen. Keith Kellogg. “Meeting with General Kellogg: good conversation, lots of details,” Zelensky wrote in a Telegram post.
“Grateful to the United States for all the help and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.” NV
“Grateful to the United States for all the help and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.” NV
Hamas Evil Never Stops: Body of 'Returned Hostage' Is Not Mother of Murdered Bibas Children
"Hamas terrorists have proven again and again that they’re capable of indescribable acts of evil that most people can’t even begin to fathom. On Oct. 7, 2023, they unleashed a savage
surprise assault on Israel and killed innocent men, women, and yes, babies, and they took hundreds of hostages back with them to the Gaza Strip.
On Thursday alone, the sadists celebrated like it was Mardi Gras as they handed over the bodies of two children who they apparently killed in captivity. They also returned their mother, as agreed—or did they? Turns out the twisted psychopaths had another cruel trick up their sleeves, and in fact the Israel Defense Forces say they actually turned over the corpse of an unknown person who was not an Israeli hostage at all.
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that human beings can descend to such depths." RS
On Thursday alone, the sadists celebrated like it was Mardi Gras as they handed over the bodies of two children who they apparently killed in captivity. They also returned their mother, as agreed—or did they? Turns out the twisted psychopaths had another cruel trick up their sleeves, and in fact the Israel Defense Forces say they actually turned over the corpse of an unknown person who was not an Israeli hostage at all.
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe that human beings can descend to such depths." RS
Zelensky would lose if elections were held now
"Polls show that former Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny would win with 65% of the
vote. Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would lose to his former commander-in-chief, Valery Zaluzhny, by a large margin if elections were held in Ukraine today, The Economist reports, citing internal polling.
Zelensky’s five-year presidential term expired in May 2024, and he has refused to hold elections since, citing martial law.? RT
Zelensky’s five-year presidential term expired in May 2024, and he has refused to hold elections since, citing martial law.? RT
Liz Truss Calls For Elon To Investigate 'British Deep State'
"Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss told the audience at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) that her country is "failing," and needs a MAGA-type movement to save it.
"We now have a major problem in Britain that judges are making decisions that should be made by politicians," said Truss, speaking from National Harbor, Maryland, and adding that the British judiciary is "no longer accountable" due to reforms by her predecessor, Tony Blair, who handed power over to an "unelected bureaucracy."
"There’s no doubt in my mind that until those changes are reversed, we do not have a functioning country. The British state is now failing, is not working. The decisions are not being made by politicians," Truss continued.
Truss also said that UK voters have grown increasingly angry because they keep voting for change - only to be let down over and over, including by current PM Keir Starmer." ZeroHedge
"There’s no doubt in my mind that until those changes are reversed, we do not have a functioning country. The British state is now failing, is not working. The decisions are not being made by politicians," Truss continued.
Truss also said that UK voters have grown increasingly angry because they keep voting for change - only to be let down over and over, including by current PM Keir Starmer." ZeroHedge
Ukraine's air defenses down 87 Russian drones overnight
121 combat engagements on frontline over past day
"121 combat encounters were recorded between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian invaders on the front line.
Over the past day, aviation, missile troops, and artillery of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit eight clusters of personnel, weapons, and military equipment, a command post, two EW stations, and 10 artillery systems of the Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Ukrainian forces successfully repelled three enemy attacks near Vovchansk and Zapadne.
In the Kupiansk sector, seven combat encounters took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and the Russian troops near Zahryzove and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian forces stopped five enemy attacks. The Russians concentrated their efforts near Yampolivka and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, near Bilohorivka, the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled two enemy attacks.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian forces stopped four attempts by the invaders to advance near Vasiukivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy attempted to advance 10 times near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 34 Russian attacks. The enemy’s activity was most intense near the settlements of Promin, Pokrovsk, Pishchane, Lysivka, Vodiane Druhe, Serhiivka, Nadiivka, Bohdanivka, Sribne, Andriivka, and Ulakly.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold the enemy back in the Novopavlivka sector. In the areas of Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, Novoocheretove, and Pryvilne, the Russian invaders attempted to break through the Ukrainian defensive lines 12 times but were repelled.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy attempted to advance three times near Novosilka and Novopil.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian forces carried out five assaults on the Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka and Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not carry out any active actions over the past day." Ukrin
Over the past day, aviation, missile troops, and artillery of the Ukrainian Defense Forces hit eight clusters of personnel, weapons, and military equipment, a command post, two EW stations, and 10 artillery systems of the Russian invaders.
In the Kupiansk sector, seven combat encounters took place between Ukraine’s Defense Forces and the Russian troops near Zahryzove and Petropavlivka.
In the Lyman sector, the Ukrainian forces stopped five enemy attacks. The Russians concentrated their efforts near Yampolivka and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, near Bilohorivka, the Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled two enemy attacks.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Ukrainian forces stopped four attempts by the invaders to advance near Vasiukivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy attempted to advance 10 times near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 34 Russian attacks. The enemy’s activity was most intense near the settlements of Promin, Pokrovsk, Pishchane, Lysivka, Vodiane Druhe, Serhiivka, Nadiivka, Bohdanivka, Sribne, Andriivka, and Ulakly.
Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to hold the enemy back in the Novopavlivka sector. In the areas of Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, Novoocheretove, and Pryvilne, the Russian invaders attempted to break through the Ukrainian defensive lines 12 times but were repelled.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy attempted to advance three times near Novosilka and Novopil.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian forces carried out five assaults on the Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka and Stepove.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy did not carry out any active actions over the past day." Ukrin
Thursday, February 20, 2025
World War III was ‘not so far away’ – Trump
"Trump reiterated his desire to be remembered as “a peacemaker and a unifier” on
Wednesday in Miami Beach during an event. He said that resolving the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are his key foreign policy objectives.
“There’s no profit for anyone in having World War III, and you’re not so far away from it,” Trump told the audience. “If we would have had this administration for another year, you would have been in World War III, and now it’s not going to happen.” RT
“There’s no profit for anyone in having World War III, and you’re not so far away from it,” Trump told the audience. “If we would have had this administration for another year, you would have been in World War III, and now it’s not going to happen.” RT
Musk blames Zelensky for death of US journalist
"Billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has blamed Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky for the death of an American national who criticized his government.
Chilean-American filmmaker and blogger Gonzalo Lira died in a Ukrainian jail in January 2024 while awaiting trial for “systematically justifying the Russian aggression.”
“Zelensky killed an American journalist!” Musk wrote on his social media platform X on Wednesday.
“Zelensky cannot claim to represent the will of the people of Ukraine unless he restores freedom of the press and stops canceling elections!” he added.
Lira, who moved to Ukraine in 2010, was covering the conflict with Russia on YouTube. The Security Service of Ukraine arrested him in 2023 after he jumped bail and attempted to seek asylum in Hungary. Lira claimed that he was tortured in custody. His family accused Kiev of being complicit in his death." RT
“Zelensky killed an American journalist!” Musk wrote on his social media platform X on Wednesday.
“Zelensky cannot claim to represent the will of the people of Ukraine unless he restores freedom of the press and stops canceling elections!” he added.
Lira, who moved to Ukraine in 2010, was covering the conflict with Russia on YouTube. The Security Service of Ukraine arrested him in 2023 after he jumped bail and attempted to seek asylum in Hungary. Lira claimed that he was tortured in custody. His family accused Kiev of being complicit in his death." RT
122 clashes on front lines
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 122 combat clashes with Russian occupiers, halting 32 enemy assaults in the Pokrovsk sector alone.
Russian airstrikes targeted several locations, including Basivka, Mohrytsia, Yastrubyne, Bilovody, and Uhroidy in the Sumy region, Udy, Chornohlazivka, and Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Kostiantynivka, Myrnohrad, Chasiv Yar, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, and Novodarivka in the Donetsk region, Huliaipole and Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia region, and the city of Kherson.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled four enemy assaults near Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 12 attacks, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses near Balka Zhuravka, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Makiivka, and toward Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, one Russian assault was repelled near Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, 13 enemy attacks were recorded near Ozarianivka, Toretsk, and Leonidivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 32 assaults near Zelene Pole, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Ulakly.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks in the direction of Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, Novyi Komar, and Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, nine enemy assaults targeted Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaky, and Stepove." Ukrin
Russian airstrikes targeted several locations, including Basivka, Mohrytsia, Yastrubyne, Bilovody, and Uhroidy in the Sumy region, Udy, Chornohlazivka, and Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, Kostiantynivka, Myrnohrad, Chasiv Yar, Novooleksandrivka, Pokrovsk, and Novodarivka in the Donetsk region, Huliaipole and Kamianske in the Zaporizhzhia region, and the city of Kherson.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy launched 12 attacks, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses near Balka Zhuravka, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, Makiivka, and toward Hryhorivka.
In the Siversk sector, one Russian assault was repelled near Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian positions four times near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, 13 enemy attacks were recorded near Ozarianivka, Toretsk, and Leonidivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 32 assaults near Zelene Pole, Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Novotoretske, Promin, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Ulakly.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks in the direction of Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, Novyi Komar, and Pryvilne.
In the Orikhiv sector, nine enemy assaults targeted Ukrainian positions near Novoandriivka, Mali Shcherbaky, and Stepove." Ukrin
Poland Revives 'Fort Trump' Idea In Effort To Keep US Troop Presence
The country's President Andrzej Duda on Tuesday revealed that assurances have been communicated from the Trump White House over the future of America's troop presence in Poland. There are no plans for a US troop reduction along NATO's 'eastern flank' - he was told." ZeroHedge
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Trump Blasts Critics Of His Ukraine Peace Initiative, Including Zelensky, Questions Where Hundreds Of Billions Went
"President Trump in an afternoon press Q&A from Mar-a-Lago went off on those attacking his Ukraine peace initiative, which saw Secretary of State Rubio and national security advisor Walz lead a delegation in 4+ hours of talks with FM Lavrov and the Russians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia earlier in the day.
His tone on Zelensky was decidedly negative, and he defended his administration's stance on holding Kiev to new elections, saying this is necessary if the Ukrainians want a seat at the table.
"We have a situation where we haven't had elections in Ukraine, where we have martial law ... the leader in Ukraine, I hate to say it, but he's down at 4% approval rating... the country has been blown to smithereens... the country looks like a massive demolition site."
On a similar theme, at one point he was asked what his message is to Ukrainians who feel betrayed by his administration, again as the US pursues negotiations with Russia while sidelining both Zelensky and EU officials. Trump responded bluntly:
"I hear they're upset about not having a seat. Well, they've had a seat for three years."
On a similar theme, at one point he was asked what his message is to Ukrainians who feel betrayed by his administration, again as the US pursues negotiations with Russia while sidelining both Zelensky and EU officials. Trump responded bluntly:
"I hear they're upset about not having a seat. Well, they've had a seat for three years."
Trump also asked where the billions upon billions given to Ukraine went.
“We gave them I think $350 BILLION… where is all the money that’s been given? Where is it going? I don’t see any accounting!” ZeroHedge
“We gave them I think $350 BILLION… where is all the money that’s been given? Where is it going? I don’t see any accounting!” ZeroHedge
Russian drone attack on Odesa: blackouts, schools shut
Mayor Hennadiy Trukhanov reported that more than 500 residential buildings in Odesa were left without basic electricity, water, and heat. Classes at schools in the Kyiv district have been canceled in a massive Russian drone attack on Odesa and its suburbs overnight." NV
144 combat engagements on frontline
"There have been 144 combat engagements on the frontline.
According to the General Staff, in the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance toward Mala Shapkivka and Topoli, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully prevented this. Cherkaska Lozova was hit by an airstrike.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy conducted 16 offensive actions near Petropavlivka, Pisky, Zahryzovo, and Lozova. The Ukrainian units repelled 14 enemy attacks, with two ongoing battles.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian invaders stormed the positions of Ukraine’s Defense Forces 12 times near the settlements of Kopanky, Makiivka, Novoliubivka, and Yampolivka. Two battles are still ongoing.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked four times in the areas of Bilohorivka, Hryhorivka, and Verkhniokamianske, with two battles ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked near Vasiukivka and toward Oleksandro-Shultyne, with one Russian attempt to push the Ukrainian defenders from their positions failing. Two battles continue.
In the Toretsk sector, 15 combat engagements occurred today. The enemy stormed the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Dyliivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka. Four battles are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attacked 43 times in the areas of Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Malynivka, Promin, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Kotliarivka, Novooleksandrivka, Zaporizhzhia, Oleksiivka, Novotoretske, Andriivka, Dachne, Shevchenko, and Ulakly. The Ukrainian defenders repelled 32 assaults, and 11 battles are still ongoing.
Preliminary data indicate that 352 occupiers were neutralized in this sector, 191 of them irreversibly. Additionally, the Ukrainian forces destroyed three tanks, seven vehicles, one BM-21 Grad, four mortars, a buggy, two motorcycles, and a gun. They also damaged a tank, a BM-21 Grad, two armored combat vehicles, a quadbike, and two guns.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 14 enemy attacks in the areas of Rozdolne and toward Kostiantynopil and Burlatske. Two battles continue.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy attempted to advance 13 times in the areas of Novosilka and Novopole. Six enemy attacks were repelled by the Ukrainian defenders, while five are still ongoing. Russian aviation launched glide bomb strikes on Huliaipole and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled three attacks in the areas of Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, and Novoandriivka. The enemy attacked Piatykhatky with unguided aerial rockets.
In the Kursk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled seven enemy assaults, while three battles are ongoing." Ukrin
According to the General Staff, in the Kharkiv sector, the enemy attempted to advance toward Mala Shapkivka and Topoli, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully prevented this. Cherkaska Lozova was hit by an airstrike.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy conducted 16 offensive actions near Petropavlivka, Pisky, Zahryzovo, and Lozova. The Ukrainian units repelled 14 enemy attacks, with two ongoing battles.
In the Siversk sector, the enemy attacked four times in the areas of Bilohorivka, Hryhorivka, and Verkhniokamianske, with two battles ongoing.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy attacked near Vasiukivka and toward Oleksandro-Shultyne, with one Russian attempt to push the Ukrainian defenders from their positions failing. Two battles continue.
In the Toretsk sector, 15 combat engagements occurred today. The enemy stormed the Ukrainian positions near Krymske, Dyliivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka. Four battles are ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the enemy attacked 43 times in the areas of Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Malynivka, Promin, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Kotliarivka, Novooleksandrivka, Zaporizhzhia, Oleksiivka, Novotoretske, Andriivka, Dachne, Shevchenko, and Ulakly. The Ukrainian defenders repelled 32 assaults, and 11 battles are still ongoing.
Preliminary data indicate that 352 occupiers were neutralized in this sector, 191 of them irreversibly. Additionally, the Ukrainian forces destroyed three tanks, seven vehicles, one BM-21 Grad, four mortars, a buggy, two motorcycles, and a gun. They also damaged a tank, a BM-21 Grad, two armored combat vehicles, a quadbike, and two guns.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 14 enemy attacks in the areas of Rozdolne and toward Kostiantynopil and Burlatske. Two battles continue.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy attempted to advance 13 times in the areas of Novosilka and Novopole. Six enemy attacks were repelled by the Ukrainian defenders, while five are still ongoing. Russian aviation launched glide bomb strikes on Huliaipole and Zaliznychne.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled three attacks in the areas of Mali Shcherbaky, Stepove, and Novoandriivka. The enemy attacked Piatykhatky with unguided aerial rockets.
In the Kursk sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled seven enemy assaults, while three battles are ongoing." Ukrin
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Italy’s Meloni blasts ‘anti-Trump’ tone at Paris summit
She arrived at the summit when the negotiations were already underway. After the meeting, Meloni expressed her disagreement with the proposals and the list of invitees, stressing the importance of keeping Brussels as the only place for decision-making by all 27 EU member states.
She also spoke out against the anti-Trump format of the summit." NV
New earthquake swarm in Campi Flegrei, Italy
Russia and US hold talks in Saudi Arabia
"Top Russian and US diplomats are holding talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to find a way to
restore diplomatic relations, set the stage for a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump, and pave the way for resolving the Ukraine conflict.
The Russian delegation is led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and includes Yury Ushakov, Putin’s top foreign policy aide, and Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). The American side is represented by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy for the Middle East." RT
The Russian delegation is led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and includes Yury Ushakov, Putin’s top foreign policy aide, and Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF). The American side is represented by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, and Steve Witkoff, the special envoy for the Middle East." RT
139 combat clashes in past day, Pokrovsk sector remains hottest
"139 combat engagements were recorded at the front.
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched ten attacks. The Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults near Topoli, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, Zahryzove and in the direction of Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian army launched six attacks, attempting to advance near Zarichne and Yampolivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled an enemy attack near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy launched six attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Chasiv Yar area, but was unsuccessful.
In the Toretsk sector, Russians attacked Ukrainian troops five times near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 55 aggressor's attacks in the areas of Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novoukrainka, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, Yasenove, Ulaklivka, Andriivka and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 23 enemy attacks in the area of Novosilka, Rivne, Novyi Komar and in the directions of Kostiantynopil and Burlatske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled two attacks in the vicinity of Shcherbaky and Nesterianka.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian troops effectively countered 13 Russian attacks yesterday. The enemy launched 27 air strikes, using 30 guided aerial bombs, and initiated 573 shelling attacks, including 11 MLRS attacks." Ukrin
In the Kupiansk sector, the enemy launched ten attacks. The Ukrainian forces repelled enemy assaults near Topoli, Petropavlivka, Hlushkivka, Zahryzove and in the direction of Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian army launched six attacks, attempting to advance near Zarichne and Yampolivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the enemy launched six attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Chasiv Yar area, but was unsuccessful.
In the Toretsk sector, Russians attacked Ukrainian troops five times near Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian troops stopped 55 aggressor's attacks in the areas of Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Novoukrainka, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, Yasenove, Ulaklivka, Andriivka and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 23 enemy attacks in the area of Novosilka, Rivne, Novyi Komar and in the directions of Kostiantynopil and Burlatske.
In the Orikhiv sector, Ukrainian defenders successfully repelled two attacks in the vicinity of Shcherbaky and Nesterianka.
In the Kursk region, Ukrainian troops effectively countered 13 Russian attacks yesterday. The enemy launched 27 air strikes, using 30 guided aerial bombs, and initiated 573 shelling attacks, including 11 MLRS attacks." Ukrin
Russian drone strike on apartment building in Kirovohrad region
Monday, February 17, 2025
129 clashes on front lines, most enemy attacks repelled in Pokrovsk, Kursk sectors
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 129 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with most enemy attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector and Russia's Kursk region.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched two assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 16 enemy attacks near PetropavlivkaZahryzove, Bohuslavka, and Pishchane.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 13 assaults, trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Novoserhiivka, Novoiehorivka, Novoplatonivka, Novoliubivka, Nove, Novomykhailivka, Yampolivka, Kolodiazi, and Dronivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault near Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, occupiers launched eight attacks near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
Russian forces carried out eight assaults in the Toretsk sector, targeting Krymske and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 40 enemy attacks near Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Pishchane, Udachne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, Oleksiivka, Andriivka, Dachne, and Ulakly.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 18 Russian assaults near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, Novoocheruvate, and Novosilka.
On the Orikhiv sector, Russian occupiers launched six attacks near Novoandriivka, Piatykhatky, Shcherbaky, and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River and Huliaipole sectors, Russian forces did not conduct active offensive operations." Ukrin
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched two assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 16 enemy attacks near PetropavlivkaZahryzove, Bohuslavka, and Pishchane.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled one enemy assault near Hryhorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, occupiers launched eight attacks near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
Russian forces carried out eight assaults in the Toretsk sector, targeting Krymske and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 40 enemy attacks near Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Pishchane, Udachne, Uspenivka, Nadiivka, Oleksiivka, Andriivka, Dachne, and Ulakly.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 18 Russian assaults near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, Novoocheruvate, and Novosilka.
On the Orikhiv sector, Russian occupiers launched six attacks near Novoandriivka, Piatykhatky, Shcherbaky, and Mali Shcherbaky.
In the Dnipro River and Huliaipole sectors, Russian forces did not conduct active offensive operations." Ukrin
4.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR out of sleep, big tremors, rumbling noise
Zelensky tells Ukrainian critics to change citizenship
Russian invaders advance near six settlements in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya oblasts
Ethiopia Volcano Update; The Caldera Just Sunk by 26 Feet
Ukrainian drone attacks
More Ukrainian drone attacks later injured one person and damaged 12 houses in Russia’s Krasnodar region, said Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.
Moscow’s Ministry of Defense said nine Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Sea of Azov and Russia’s southern region of Krasnodar." AJ
Moscow’s Ministry of Defense said nine Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Sea of Azov and Russia’s southern region of Krasnodar." AJ
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Ukrainian forces repel massive Russian assault near Velyka Novosilka
Syrian Refugee Suspected in ‘Allahu Akbar’ Mass Stabbing in Austria that left Five Injured and 14-Year-Old Dead
"A Syrian allegedly stabbed six people in the Austrian 
town of Villach in a suspected Islamist
terror attack on Saturday afternoon that left a 14-year-old boy dead.
Just days after terror struck in Munich, a 23-year-old supposed refugee from Syria launched into a vicious stabbing spree in the Carinthian town of Villach on Saturday afternoon. Five people were injured during the attack, and tragically, a 14-year-old was killed after bleeding out on the street.
The suspect, identified by Kronen Zeitung as ‘Ahmad G.’, is reported by eyewitnesses to have laughed during the attack. He is also said to have shouted out “Allahu Akbar” and made hand gestures associated with the ISIS terrorist group." Breitbart
terror attack on Saturday afternoon that left a 14-year-old boy dead.
Just days after terror struck in Munich, a 23-year-old supposed refugee from Syria launched into a vicious stabbing spree in the Carinthian town of Villach on Saturday afternoon. Five people were injured during the attack, and tragically, a 14-year-old was killed after bleeding out on the street.
The suspect, identified by Kronen Zeitung as ‘Ahmad G.’, is reported by eyewitnesses to have laughed during the attack. He is also said to have shouted out “Allahu Akbar” and made hand gestures associated with the ISIS terrorist group." Breitbart
U.S. awaits release of another American after Fogel freed by Russia
"The White House expects another American citizen to be released just hours after President Donald Trump welcomed back Marc Fogel, a teacher freed by Moscow after spending 3 1/2 years in a prison.
Fogel added that Russian President Vladimir Putin “was very generous and statesmanlike in granting me a pardon.”
He also thanked Steve Witkoff, a special envoy for Trump, who traveled to Russia, met with Putin, and accompanied Fogel on his flight back to the United States.
Earlier the White House said the release of Fogel, who had been deemed wrongfully detained by the U.S. State Department, was a show of “good faith” by Russia."
American Military News
Ukrainian air defenses destroy 95 Russian drones in 10 regions overnight
Ukrainian mayor threatens Zelensky with military ‘purge’
"The mayor of the Ukrainian city of Borispol, Vladimir Borisenko, has issued a stark warning to authorities in Kiev, condemning the persecution of opposition figures and cautioning against the risk of a military coup.
Earlier this week, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky imposed personal sanctions on several prominent individuals, including former President Petro Poroshenko and exiled opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk. The move sparked a backlash from critics, who have accused him of suppressing political rivals and establishing a dictatorship.
In a video shared on Friday by a local branch of Poroshenko’s European Solidarity party via Telegram, Borisenko, who became mayor in 2021 as the party’s candidate, accused Kiev’s leadership of “engaging in nonsense.” RT
In a video shared on Friday by a local branch of Poroshenko’s European Solidarity party via Telegram, Borisenko, who became mayor in 2021 as the party’s candidate, accused Kiev’s leadership of “engaging in nonsense.” RT
Russia launches massive attack on Mykolaiv, critical infrastructure damaged
261 clashes on front lines
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 261 combat clashes with Russian occupiers.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched five assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Tykhe, and toward Kozacha Lopan.
Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks near Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Lozova, and toward Novoosynove in the Kupiansk sector, where 39 attacks occurred.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy attempted 27 assaults, trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Zelenyi Hai, Novoiehorivka, Hrekivka, Kolodiazi, Yampolivka, Terny, Torske, and Dibrova.
Ukrainian defenders repelled ten enemy assaults in the Siversk sector, where Russian forces attempted advances near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Dariivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, occupiers launched 29 attacks near Predtechyne, Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Chasiv Yar.
Russian forces carried out 19 assaults in the Toretsk sector, targeting Toretsk, Dyliivka, and Krymske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 71 enemy attacks near Zelene Pole, Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Shevchenko, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Udachne.
In the Novopavlivsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 25 Russian assaults near Zelenivka, Rozlyv, Novyi Komar, Novosilka, and Velyka Novosilka.
On the Orikhiv sector, Russian occupiers launched two attacks near Novoandriivka.
Russian forces launched eight unsuccessful attempts to advance in the Dnipro River sector." Ukrin
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched five assaults on Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Tykhe, and toward Kozacha Lopan.
Ukrainian forces repelled enemy attacks near Dvorichna, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Kolisnykivka, Lozova, and toward Novoosynove in the Kupiansk sector, where 39 attacks occurred.
Ukrainian defenders repelled ten enemy assaults in the Siversk sector, where Russian forces attempted advances near Verkhniokamianske and Ivano-Dariivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, occupiers launched 29 attacks near Predtechyne, Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Chasiv Yar.
Russian forces carried out 19 assaults in the Toretsk sector, targeting Toretsk, Dyliivka, and Krymske.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 71 enemy attacks near Zelene Pole, Tarasivka, Vodiane Druhe, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Shevchenko, Pishchane, Kotlyne, Nadiivka, Andriivka, and Udachne.
In the Novopavlivsk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled 25 Russian assaults near Zelenivka, Rozlyv, Novyi Komar, Novosilka, and Velyka Novosilka.
On the Orikhiv sector, Russian occupiers launched two attacks near Novoandriivka.
Russian forces launched eight unsuccessful attempts to advance in the Dnipro River sector." Ukrin
Ethiopia: Powerful 6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Heavily Populated Region of Oromiya: Officials Urge Residents to Evacuate
The quake, which struck at approximately 11:28 p.m. local time on Friday night, was recorded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as having a shallow depth of 6.2 miles with the epicenter approximately 3.7 miles NNE of Metahāra, Ethiopia, which places it near Fentale volcano." MS
Ecuadorian Air Force Commander Assassinated Amid Escalating Crime Crisis
"Lieutenant Colonel Porfirio Javier Cedeño, commander of Ecuador’s Air Force Special Operations Group, was assassinated on February 14, 2025, in Guayaquil. The ambush occurred near the Litoral Penitentiary, a notorious crime hotspot, as Cedeño traveled to Manta for a military ceremony. Hitmen fired over 20 shots at his vehicle, killing him instantly and
critically injuring his driver.
Cedeño, a decorated officer with over 20 years of service, led anti-narcotics operations in Durán, a key drug trafficking hub near Guayaquil. His assassination underscores Ecuador’s spiraling violence, fueled by transnational cartels and local gangs vying for control of lucrative drug routes.
President Daniel Noboa declared an “internal armed conflict” in January 2024, targeting 22 organized crime groups labeled as terrorist organizations. This militarized crackdown initially reduced homicides by 16.5% in 2024 but failed to sustain progress. By early 2025, murders surged again, with January alone recording a 56% increase compared to the same period in 2024." RioTimes
Cedeño, a decorated officer with over 20 years of service, led anti-narcotics operations in Durán, a key drug trafficking hub near Guayaquil. His assassination underscores Ecuador’s spiraling violence, fueled by transnational cartels and local gangs vying for control of lucrative drug routes.
President Daniel Noboa declared an “internal armed conflict” in January 2024, targeting 22 organized crime groups labeled as terrorist organizations. This militarized crackdown initially reduced homicides by 16.5% in 2024 but failed to sustain progress. By early 2025, murders surged again, with January alone recording a 56% increase compared to the same period in 2024." RioTimes
French prez Emmanuel Macron sets emergency summit for European leaders
"French President Emmanuel Macron has summoned Europe’s leaders to Paris on Monday for an emergency summit, where President Trump will be on the agenda
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski revealed Macron’s plans while attending the
Munich Security Conference Saturday, Politico reported.
“I’m very glad that President Macron has called our leaders to Paris,” Sikorski said, adding he expects the European leaders to discuss, “in a very serious fashion,” the new Trump administration.
It was unclear what time the meeting would occur on Monday.
Also unknown was which European Union leaders had been invited and which planned to attend.
A Macron spokesperson did not respond to Politico’s calls for comment." NYP
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski revealed Macron’s plans while attending the
“I’m very glad that President Macron has called our leaders to Paris,” Sikorski said, adding he expects the European leaders to discuss, “in a very serious fashion,” the new Trump administration.
It was unclear what time the meeting would occur on Monday.
Also unknown was which European Union leaders had been invited and which planned to attend.
A Macron spokesperson did not respond to Politico’s calls for comment." NYP
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Russia withdraws ammunition ships from Syria
The British military explained that the ships, which were observed by the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, were leaving Syria." RBC
Thin-skinned German minister melts down over Vance's speech
"If Germany's socialist defense minister made anything clear, it's that Vance's criticisms cut deep.
Vice President
JD Vance minced no words in his Friday address at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, putting various European nations on blast for their heavy-handed suppression of political movements and ideas unfavorable to their respective ruling classes; for their dismissal of citizens' concerns and common sense; for their routine attacks on religious liberties; and for their ruinous mass migration policies.
"The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe is not Russia. It's not China. It's not any other external actor," said Vance. "What I worry about is the threat from within."
Vance's speech clearly struck a chord, prompting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the Social Democratic Party, to spend some of his time onstage refuting the suggestion that democracy and free speech are on the decline in his and other European nations.
"I had a speech I prepared today," said the German socialist. "It was supposed to be about security in Europe. But I cannot start in the way I originally intended."
"This democracy was called into question by the U.S. vice president," continued Pistorius. "
He speaks of the annulment of democracy, and, if I understood him correctly, he compares the condition of Europe with the condition that prevails in some authoritarian regimes. Ladies and gentlemen, this is not acceptable."Pistorius staked his claim on shaky ground.
Alternative for Germany is a right-leaning populist party founded in 2013 by free-market economists keen to strengthen German sovereignty and enraged by the European Union's bailout of Greece and other debtor nations. It has since also taken aim at mass migration, open borders, climate alarmism, Islamization, and gender ideology.
While Pistorius suggested that democracy is strong in Germany and the country's political establishment protects the rights of those who disagree with it, German authorities have worked feverishly to ban, vilify, disarm, de-bank, and criminalize the party. In certain German states, such as Saxony and Thuringia, the AFD has been classified as a "right-wing extremist" group.
Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a member of the popular Alternative for Germany party, was convicted of a "hate crime" in May for sharing statistics about the disproportionate number of gang rapes committed by immigrants.
Evidently panicked over the alliance of the AFD and the Christian Democratic Union party on immigration, 124 parliamentarians introduced a motion urging an investigation into whether the platforming of certain voices in the German democracy is unconstitutional." Blaze
Vice President
JD Vance minced no words in his Friday address at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, putting various European nations on blast for their heavy-handed suppression of political movements and ideas unfavorable to their respective ruling classes; for their dismissal of citizens' concerns and common sense; for their routine attacks on religious liberties; and for their ruinous mass migration policies.
"The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe is not Russia. It's not China. It's not any other external actor," said Vance. "What I worry about is the threat from within."
Vance's speech clearly struck a chord, prompting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the Social Democratic Party, to spend some of his time onstage refuting the suggestion that democracy and free speech are on the decline in his and other European nations.
"I had a speech I prepared today," said the German socialist. "It was supposed to be about security in Europe. But I cannot start in the way I originally intended."
"This democracy was called into question by the U.S. vice president," continued Pistorius. "
Alternative for Germany is a right-leaning populist party founded in 2013 by free-market economists keen to strengthen German sovereignty and enraged by the European Union's bailout of Greece and other debtor nations. It has since also taken aim at mass migration, open borders, climate alarmism, Islamization, and gender ideology.
While Pistorius suggested that democracy is strong in Germany and the country's political establishment protects the rights of those who disagree with it, German authorities have worked feverishly to ban, vilify, disarm, de-bank, and criminalize the party. In certain German states, such as Saxony and Thuringia, the AFD has been classified as a "right-wing extremist" group.
Marie-Thérèse Kaiser, a member of the popular Alternative for Germany party, was convicted of a "hate crime" in May for sharing statistics about the disproportionate number of gang rapes committed by immigrants.
Evidently panicked over the alliance of the AFD and the Christian Democratic Union party on immigration, 124 parliamentarians introduced a motion urging an investigation into whether the platforming of certain voices in the German democracy is unconstitutional." Blaze
American released by Hamas sends message to Trump: ‘You are the reason I am home alive’
"An American citizen held hostage by Hamas for approximately 15 months has released a
video detailing his experiences while imprisoned, in which he thanks President Donald Trump for his role in securing his release.
Keith Siegel, a dual-national of the U.S. and Israel, was released by the terrorist group approximately two weeks ago after being held by Hamas for 484 days under "unimaginable conditions." WashingtonExanminer
Keith Siegel, a dual-national of the U.S. and Israel, was released by the terrorist group approximately two weeks ago after being held by Hamas for 484 days under "unimaginable conditions." WashingtonExanminer
Ukraine hands US reworked rare earths deal
Chinese companies "developing" Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine
Trump boosts US-India defense ties with F-35 jet deal
'We've just seen earthquake after earthquake after earthquake': Santorini earthquake swarm intensifies
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