Source AFP: Zelensky is not yet ready to finalize an agreement with the U.S. regarding resources.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not yet prepared to sign an agreement with the United States regarding mineral extraction, according to a report by France-Presse citing a source within the Ukrainian leadership.
09:16, 23 Feb
The name of the recently released American citizen in Belarus has been revealed.
On Tuesday, the TV channel "Dojd" reported that it has identified the unnamed U.S. citizen who was released last week by the authorities in Belarus alongside journalist Andrei Kuznechik from the Belarusian service of Radio Free Europe and Elena Movshuk, a mother of multiple children who has also been recognized as a political prisoner by human rights activists.
07:11, 21 Feb
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
The Vatican has announced a deterioration in the health of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
07:10, 21 Feb
In the Mediterranean Sea, three tankers experienced explosions within a month.
In the past month, three tankers in the Mediterranean Sea have experienced explosions, the cause of which remains unknown. This was reported by Reuters.
07:07, 21 Feb
Many U.S. senators disagree with Trump’s assessment of Zelensky.
A number of prominent U.S. senators and other representatives of the Republican Party have expressed their disagreement with recent comments made by President Donald Trump—also a Republican—regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
07:07, 21 Feb
Political analyst Ivan Preobrazhensky has been placed on the wanted list in Russia.
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a wanted notice for political analyst Ivan Preobrazhensky, who is currently living abroad, in connection with a criminal case.
07:07, 21 Feb
For the first time since the war began, the U.S. did not co-sponsor a UN resolution regarding Ukraine.
For the first time since the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States has not co-sponsored a United Nations General Assembly resolution aimed at ending the war. This information was reported by the Financial Times, citing sources.
07:06, 21 Feb
The former head of Spanish football has been convicted for harassment against a female player.
A court in Spain has found former president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, guilty of sexual harassment against footballer Jenni Hermoso, whom he publicly kissed on the lips after the Spanish women's national team won the World Cup in Sydney in 2023. This was reported by The Guardian.
07:06, 21 Feb
The Latvian Parliament is set to prohibit Russians from purchasing real estate.
The Latvian parliament, the Saeima, has approved a bill in its first reading that prohibits citizens of Russia and Belarus from purchasing real estate in the country. The vote took place on Thursday, February 20, as reported by Delfi.
07:06, 21 Feb
Hungary has threatened to veto the expansion of sanctions against Russia.
Hungary has threatened to veto the expansion of sanctions against Russia. This was reported by Zoltan Kovacs, the Hungarian Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Relations, citing a statement from Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.
07:06, 21 Feb
A meeting took place in Kyiv between Zelensky and Trump's special representative.
Kurt Volker, the U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia under President Donald Trump, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Thursday. A joint press conference that was scheduled to follow the meeting was canceled at the request of the American side, according to reports from Reuters and other global news outlets.
07:06, 21 Feb
Latvian authorities have confirmed they will expel lawyer Maria Chashilova.
Latvian authorities have confirmed their decision to expel former employee of the human rights project "OVD-Info," lawyer Maria Chashilova, from the country. This information was reported by "Novaya Gazeta Europe" and "Important Stories," citing the Latvian State Security Service.
07:05, 21 Feb
In Israel, there were no casualties from the bus explosion. Police are currently searching for the suspects involved.
The Israeli police are searching for suspects involved in the bombing of several buses near Tel Aviv. Authorities have reported that there are no casualties, according to The Times of Israel and Reuters.
07:05, 21 Feb
IDF: The body received from Hamas does not belong to Shiri Bibas.
The body handed over by the Hamas group to the Israeli side does not belong to Shiri Bibas or any of the hostages. This is an unidentified, nameless body, as stated in the official press release from the Israel Defense Forces.
07:05, 21 Feb
A resident of Huliaipole in the Zaporizhia region was killed during shelling.
As a result of a Russian shelling in Hulyaipole, located in the Zaporizhzhia region, a 53-year-old local resident lost his life. This information was reported by Ivan Fedorov, the head of the regional military administration, on the evening prior.
07:05, 21 Feb
In South Africa, an imam who openly identified as gay has been shot dead.
On Saturday, a man who was declared the first imam to openly identify as gay was shot dead in South Africa. Human rights organizations are concerned that this may be a hate crime. According to CNN, the police in the Eastern Cape province stated that they are investigating the death of 58-year-old Muhsin Hendricks in Bethelsdorp. The motive for the killing remains unclear.
07:11, 20 Feb
Hamas may release six more hostages.
The radical Islamist group Hamas, designated as a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union, may release six more hostages on Saturday, February 22. This information was reported by The Jerusalem Post, citing a senior Israeli official.
07:09, 20 Feb
The name of the American citizen recently freed in Belarus has been revealed.
On Tuesday, the TV channel "Dozhd" reported that it had successfully identified an unnamed U.S. citizen who was released last week by Belarusian authorities alongside journalist Andrei Kuznechik from the Belarusian service of Radio Free Europe and Elena Movshuk, a mother of multiple children who has also been recognized by human rights activists as a political prisoner.
07:08, 20 Feb
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
The Vatican announced that the health of 88-year-old Pope Francis has deteriorated due to a diagnosis of bilateral pneumonia.
07:08, 20 Feb
As part of a peacekeeping mission, Britain could patrol the skies.
The British Army command has stated that they are "fully prepared" to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, should the UK government make that decision. This information comes from the BBC, citing commanders from specific units and its sources within the armed forces.
07:07, 20 Feb
157 orcas washed up on the shores of Tasmania; the survivors will be euthanized.
A pod of 157 small orcas washed up on the shores of Tasmania. Ninety of them will be euthanized, as it is not possible to save them, reports ABC News.
07:07, 20 Feb
CBS: The U.S. has frozen one of its support programs for Ukrainian refugees.
The administration of President Donald Trump has suspended the review of all humanitarian immigration applications submitted by citizens of Ukraine and several Latin American countries. CBS News reported this, citing a memo from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). According to the publication, this decision was made due to "suspicions of fraud and threats to national security."
07:07, 20 Feb
Lithuania has halted the transit of oil from the occupied territories of Ukraine.
Lithuania has halted the transit of Belarusian rapeseed oil made from grain sourced from Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine. This decision by Vilnius comes in response to an investigation carried out by journalists in collaboration with the Belarusian Investigative Center and a team of Ukrainian programmers known as "KiBorg."
07:06, 20 Feb
The Moscow Times: Russia requests the U.S. to unfreeze its frozen assets.
During a meeting in Riyadh on February 18, the Russian delegation requested U.S. representatives to assist in unblocking frozen Russian assets abroad and easing sanctions. This information was reported by The Moscow Times, citing a source in diplomatic circles. Additionally, the publication noted that Kremlin officials asked for the return of Russian diplomatic property in the U.S., including several dachas that were seized by the Obama administration on suspicions of being used for espionage purposes.
07:06, 20 Feb
Ruben Vardanyan has once again declared a hunger strike in an Azerbaijani detention center.
The former head of the government of the unrecognized Nagorno-Karabakh (Armenian name Artsakh) has declared a hunger strike in a detention center in Baku. He initiated this protest against his legal proceedings, which Vardanyan believes are marked by numerous violations and falsifications.
07:06, 20 Feb
A workshop was discovered in Rome where counterfeit classic paintings were produced.
Italian police have uncovered an underground workshop in Rome where high-quality counterfeit paintings of renowned artists from various eras were produced. According to The Guardian, the forgers' repertoire included classic painters like Rembrandt as well as modern artists such as Picasso. The scammers sold these fakes online.
07:06, 20 Feb
Fifteen more children have been returned to Ukraine from occupied territories.
Fifteen children have been returned to Ukraine from territories occupied by Russian forces, announced Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president's office.
07:06, 20 Feb
The U.S. has designated several drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
The U.S. State Department has designated several major drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. In a statement issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, it was noted that these groups pose a threat to national security, foreign policy, and the economic interests of the United States.
07:05, 20 Feb
Kellogg met with military leaders and the head of President Zelensky's office in Kyiv.
U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Kurt Kellogg, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for a three-day visit. On the same day, he met with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, as well as leaders of Ukrainian intelligence agencies.
07:05, 20 Feb
Victims of the Tate brothers have urged the U.S. not to interfere with the investigation in Romania.
In Romania, four women who are believed to be victims of violence by British influencer Andrew Tate and his brother have urged the United States not to interfere in the investigation being conducted by Romanian authorities regarding the blogger. This was reported by the Russian service of the BBC.
07:05, 20 Feb
