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Friday, February 14, 2025
Russian drone hits shelter covering Chornobyl NPP unit 4 last night
State of emergency declared on second Greek island as earthquakes continue
The emergency measure announced on the island of Amorgos follows a similar decision for nearby Santorini after thousands of unusual tremors were registered in an undersea area near the two islands, as well as the islands of Ios and Anafi – all popular tourist destinations.
Scientists had expressed hope the seismic swarm could be easing up but a string of earthquakes around magnitude five has renewed concern." IrishTimes
Trump Tells Xi, Putin 'Let's Cut Military Budget In Half' - Says Russia Should Be Back In G7
"President Donald Trump continued to signal positive feelings about a future relationship with Russia and Putin, telling reporters that he'd like to see Russia invited back in to join the The Group of Seven major economies, or G7, which until 2014 was the G8 when Russia was included.
"I'd love to have them back. I think it was a mistake to throw them out. Look, it's not a question of liking Russia or not liking Russia. It was the G8," Trump said from the Oval Office upon announcing new US reciprocal tariffs.
"I said, 'What are you doing? You guys - all you're talking about is Russia and they should be sitting at the table.' And he then added, "I think Putin would love to be back."
The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. In 2014 these nations decided to expel Russia over the annexation of Crimea, but Moscow pointed out that Crimeans overwhelmingly voted to become part of the Russian Federation after a popular referendum.
Another highlight from the Oval Office press conference was when the president called on China and Russia to join the United States in agreeing to cut their enormous defense budgets in half. He said in the context of also urging the three major powers to restart nuclear arms control talks.
"One of the first meetings I want to have is with President Xi of China, President Putin of Russia. And I want to say, ‘let’s cut our military budget in half.’ And we can do that. And I think we’ll be able to," Trump declared."
ZeroHedge
"I'd love to have them back. I think it was a mistake to throw them out. Look, it's not a question of liking Russia or not liking Russia. It was the G8," Trump said from the Oval Office upon announcing new US reciprocal tariffs.
The G7 countries are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US. In 2014 these nations decided to expel Russia over the annexation of Crimea, but Moscow pointed out that Crimeans overwhelmingly voted to become part of the Russian Federation after a popular referendum.
Another highlight from the Oval Office press conference was when the president called on China and Russia to join the United States in agreeing to cut their enormous defense budgets in half. He said in the context of also urging the three major powers to restart nuclear arms control talks.
"One of the first meetings I want to have is with President Xi of China, President Putin of Russia. And I want to say, ‘let’s cut our military budget in half.’ And we can do that. And I think we’ll be able to," Trump declared."
ZeroHedge
Trump confirms Ukraine won’t join NATO
"US President Donald Trump has backed his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments that Kiev must accept the reality that returning to pre-2014 borders is not feasible, while NATO membership for Ukraine is off the table.
Speaking ahead of a meeting of the US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels on Wednesday, Hegseth described Kiev’s goal of reclaiming all lost territories as “unrealistic,” and stressed the need for Ukraine to prepare for a negotiated peace, potentially supported by international troops, but without NATO membership as part of any agreement.
Hegseth rejected media accusations that the US was “betraying” Ukraine. “It’s just a cheap political point to say, oh, we’ve left all the negotiating cards off the table by recognizing some realities that exist on the ground,” he said.
When pressed on whether he had asked Hegseth to soften his remarks to preserve “bargaining chips,” Trump told journalists at the White House that he had not." RT
Hegseth rejected media accusations that the US was “betraying” Ukraine. “It’s just a cheap political point to say, oh, we’ve left all the negotiating cards off the table by recognizing some realities that exist on the ground,” he said.
When pressed on whether he had asked Hegseth to soften his remarks to preserve “bargaining chips,” Trump told journalists at the White House that he had not." RT
Rubio’s plane suffers ‘mechanical issue’
Rubio was en route to the conference when the aircraft abruptly returned to Joint Base Andrews, just outside Washington." RT
113 combat clashes in past day, most battles in Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors
"113 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders occurred at the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Kursk sectors.
A total of 113 combat engagements were recorded over the last day. According to the updated information, yesterday the enemy launched 2 missile attacks and 89 air strikes on the Ukrainian positions and settlements. These attacks included the use of 5 missiles and 133 glide bombs. Additionally, the enemy carried out approximately 6,000 attacks, including 130 MLRS attacks.
The Defense Forces successfully repelled assaults near Holubivka and Zahryzove in the Kupiansk sector, where four attacks were recorded throughout the day.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy initiated seven attacks yesterday, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses in the vicinity of Hrekivka, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, and Kolodiazi.
The Ukrainian forces successfully repelled one enemy attack near Bilohorivka in the Siversk sector.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the occupiers attacked five times in the area of Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the vicinity of Toretsk, Krymske and Shcherbynivka.
The General Staff noted that the situation remains the most difficult in the Pokrovsk sector, where about 40 enemy attacks took place.
The Defense Forces repelled 16 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka sector. The occupiers also attempted to advance near Zelenivka and in the direction of Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack in the direction of Novosilka.
Over the past day, 23 combat engagements were recorded in the Kursk sector. The enemy launched 51 air strikes and one missile attack, using four missiles and 77 guided bombs, and fired over 500 artillery rounds." Ukrin
A total of 113 combat engagements were recorded over the last day. According to the updated information, yesterday the enemy launched 2 missile attacks and 89 air strikes on the Ukrainian positions and settlements. These attacks included the use of 5 missiles and 133 glide bombs. Additionally, the enemy carried out approximately 6,000 attacks, including 130 MLRS attacks.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy initiated seven attacks yesterday, attempting to breach Ukrainian defenses in the vicinity of Hrekivka, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, and Kolodiazi.
The Ukrainian forces successfully repelled one enemy attack near Bilohorivka in the Siversk sector.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the occupiers attacked five times in the area of Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 14 attacks in the vicinity of Toretsk, Krymske and Shcherbynivka.
The General Staff noted that the situation remains the most difficult in the Pokrovsk sector, where about 40 enemy attacks took place.
The Defense Forces repelled 16 enemy attacks in the Novopavlivka sector. The occupiers also attempted to advance near Zelenivka and in the direction of Burlatske.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack in the direction of Novosilka.
Over the past day, 23 combat engagements were recorded in the Kursk sector. The enemy launched 51 air strikes and one missile attack, using four missiles and 77 guided bombs, and fired over 500 artillery rounds." Ukrin
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Putin Invites Trump To Visit Moscow In 'Highly Productive' Call, Ready For Peace
"Just on the heels of the historic Putin call, President Trump has revealed an outline of his call with Ukraine's President Zelensky, calling it a "meaningful conversation". He had earlier vowed to inform Zelensky of the contents of the Putin phone call, at a moment European
allies are stressing that there can be no peace deal without Ukraine's direct input and participation. Trump: a meeting with Vance, Rubio, Zelensky being set up on Friday
Trump: It is time to stop the Ukraine-Russia war
No Ukraine deal without Ukraine and Europeans: French, German, Spanish FMs
Trump has pledged that talks to end the war will start immediately. Wednesday marks the first known conversation between Trump and Putin since the new US president entered office last month." ZH
Trump: It is time to stop the Ukraine-Russia war
No Ukraine deal without Ukraine and Europeans: French, German, Spanish FMs
Trump has pledged that talks to end the war will start immediately. Wednesday marks the first known conversation between Trump and Putin since the new US president entered office last month." ZH
Ukrainian forces down 85 Russian drones, 52 lost from tracking
83 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight
The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that 83 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight across nine Russian regions: Bryansk region – 37 drones, Kursk and Lipetsk regions – 12 drones each, Tver region – nine drones, Belgorod, Kaluga, Smolensk, Voronezh, and Rostov regions – an unspecified number." Ukrin
116 clashes on frontline over past day, Pokrovsk axis remains hottest
"116 combat clashes occurred on the frontline, with 34 of them taking place in the Pokrovsk sector.
In the Kupiansk sector, eight enemy attacks were reported over the past day. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled assaults near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Novoosynove, Pishchane, Lozova, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian forces conducted nine attacks. The invaders attempted advances near Kopanky, Novomykhailivka, Novoliubivka, Yampolivka, and Kolodiazi.
In the Siversk sector, four enemy assaults were repelled near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven clashes were recorded near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out eleven attacks near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the fiercest fighting occurred, with 34 enemy assaults repelled near Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Zvirove, Nadiivka, Uspenivka, Andriivka, Oleksandrivka, Dachne, Zelene Pole, Ulakly, and Shevchenko.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 17 enemy attacks occurred near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, and Rivnopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy conducted airstrikes on Kamianske.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled attacks near Shcherbaky and Kamianske.
In the Kharkiv and Prydniprovske sectors, no significant enemy activity was reported.
In the Kursk operational zone, the Ukrainian forces repelled 18 enemy attacks over the past day. The Russian forces launched 527 artillery strikes, 19 airstrikes, and deployed 28 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin
In the Kupiansk sector, eight enemy attacks were reported over the past day. The Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled assaults near Kindrashivka, Petropavlivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Novoosynove, Pishchane, Lozova, and Zahryzove.
In the Siversk sector, four enemy assaults were repelled near Bilohorivka and Verkhniokamianske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, seven clashes were recorded near Chasiv Yar and Vasiukivka.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out eleven attacks near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the fiercest fighting occurred, with 34 enemy assaults repelled near Vodiane Druhe, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Zvirove, Nadiivka, Uspenivka, Andriivka, Oleksandrivka, Dachne, Zelene Pole, Ulakly, and Shevchenko.
In the Novopavlivka sector, 17 enemy attacks occurred near Kostiantynopil, Burlatske, and Rivnopil.
In the Huliaipole sector, the enemy conducted airstrikes on Kamianske.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled attacks near Shcherbaky and Kamianske.
In the Kharkiv and Prydniprovske sectors, no significant enemy activity was reported.
In the Kursk operational zone, the Ukrainian forces repelled 18 enemy attacks over the past day. The Russian forces launched 527 artillery strikes, 19 airstrikes, and deployed 28 guided aerial bombs." Ukrin
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Kyiv rocked by Russian missile attack
King of Jordan Tells Trump He Will Take In 2,000 Sick Gaza Children
"King Abdullah II of Jordan told President Trump at the White House
During a meeting with Trump on Tuesday, the king said to “keep in mind that there is a plan from Egypt” and other Arab countries, and that they had to look out for the best interests of the people of the United States, Jordan, and the Middle East."
Breitbart
Zelensky Offers Land Swap With Putin To End War
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed his strategic plan for ordering the risky Kursk offensive which began last August, and has resulted in Ukraine forces holding hundreds of square kilometers of Russian territory for the past six months.
Zelensky said in comments published Tuesday that he's ready to swap territory with Russia as part of a deal to end the war. He described that if President Trump gets the warring sides to the negotiating table, "We will swap one territory for another."
The Ukrainian leader when asked in The Guardian interview precisely which territories Kiev would demand back, he responded: "I don’t know, we will see. But all our territories are important, there is no priority." Obviously he has the four annexed eastern territories in mind." ZH
The Ukrainian leader when asked in The Guardian interview precisely which territories Kiev would demand back, he responded: "I don’t know, we will see. But all our territories are important, there is no priority." Obviously he has the four annexed eastern territories in mind." ZH
German mercenary arrested in Ukraine on suspicion of raping minor
"A German mercenary suspected of repeated sex offenses at home has been arrested in
Ukraine, according to Der Spiegel magazine. The former German Armed Forces soldier who joined Kiev’s forces was previously described as a “hero” in several German media publications.
Identified only as Ben R., the former German soldier stands accused of rape and sexual assault, as well as possessing and distributing child pornography in Germany and raping a minor in Ukraine, according to the German media reports." RT
Identified only as Ben R., the former German soldier stands accused of rape and sexual assault, as well as possessing and distributing child pornography in Germany and raping a minor in Ukraine, according to the German media reports." RT
95 combat clashes at front in past day
"95 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and Russian invaders were recorded along the frontlines.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked nine times, attempting to advance near Novoserhiivka, Nove, Zelenyi Hai, Novoliubivka and Yampolivka.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one attack near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four combat clashes were recorded in the areas of Vasiukivka, Hryhorivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 30 Russian assaults in the areas of Vodiane Druhe, Pishchane, Pokrovsk, Uspenivka, Ulakly, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Nadezhdynka, Oleksiivka, Dachne and Shevchenko.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops made eight attempts to break through the defensive lines near Kostiantynopil, but were unsuccessful.
In the Huliaipole sector, three firefights took place in the area of Novosilka and Charivne.
In the operational zone in the Kursk region, the Defense Forces repelled 15 attacks by Russian troops yesterday. The enemy launched 40 airstrikes with 56 guided aerial bombs and 634 artillery attacks, including 29 MLRS attacks.
In the Kharkiv, Orikhiv and Prydniprovia sectors, the enemy did not conduct any assault operations yesterday.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, there were no signs of Russian offensive groups being formed." Ukrin
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked nine times, attempting to advance near Novoserhiivka, Nove, Zelenyi Hai, Novoliubivka and Yampolivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, four combat clashes were recorded in the areas of Vasiukivka, Hryhorivka and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 13 attacks near Toretsk, Dyliivka and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders thwarted 30 Russian assaults in the areas of Vodiane Druhe, Pishchane, Pokrovsk, Uspenivka, Ulakly, Tarasivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Kotlyne, Molodetske, Udachne, Nadezhdynka, Oleksiivka, Dachne and Shevchenko.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Russian troops made eight attempts to break through the defensive lines near Kostiantynopil, but were unsuccessful.
In the Huliaipole sector, three firefights took place in the area of Novosilka and Charivne.
In the operational zone in the Kursk region, the Defense Forces repelled 15 attacks by Russian troops yesterday. The enemy launched 40 airstrikes with 56 guided aerial bombs and 634 artillery attacks, including 29 MLRS attacks.
In the Kharkiv, Orikhiv and Prydniprovia sectors, the enemy did not conduct any assault operations yesterday.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, there were no signs of Russian offensive groups being formed." Ukrin
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