Russian troops struggle as Ukrainian Forces block main offensive on Pokrovsk
According to Forbes, Russian forces, cornered and facing significant setbacks near Pokrovsk, are shifting their focus to alternative targets. The Russian command is now concentrating its efforts not on Pokrovsk, but on neighboring fronts in Novopavlivka and Toretsk, according to the Center for Operational Strategy (COS).
A Russian T-80 tank recently met its fiery end due to a strike by a Ukrainian drone near Pokrovsk, turning into a symbol of a dangerous dilemma for the Russian forces. Forbes …
Ukraine's Security Chief reveals foiled Russian assassination plans against Budanov and Zelensky
During the "Ukraine. Year 2025" Forum, Vasyl Maliuk, the head of Ukraine's Security Service, revealed startling information: over the course of three years of full-scale conflict, 102 Russian intelligence networks were uncovered in Ukraine.
"Among them were those who aimed to eliminate our Commander-in-Chief, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky," he emphasized. Maliuk pointed out that Russian intelligence agencies had attempted to assassinate Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defense …
Ukraine's Air Force intercepts record 138 drones in massive Russian assault
On the night of February 23, Russian forces launched an unprecedented drone assault against Ukraine, deploying 267 "Shahed" attack drones and various decoy drones, according to the Air Force. The attack affected several regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Poltava, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia, as well as the cities of Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia themselves. Of the total drones deployed, 138 were shot down across Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, …
US pushes for stricter mineral rights deal with Ukraine
The United States has proposed a more stringent version of a mineral resources agreement with Ukraine. This updated draft, as reported by NV, is even tougher than the previous version which was declined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Key facets of the new American proposal include:
- The agreement is strictly commercial and does not offer security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Contributions to the special fund will follow a 2:1 ratio, with Ukraine contributing 2/3 of future mining …
U.S. attempts to block Ukrainian UN resolution condemning Russia, proposes controversial alternative
The United States is reportedly attempting to thwart a Ukrainian-led UN resolution condemning Russia for its aggressive war, marking the third anniversary of Moscow's full-scale invasion of its neighbor. This development was reported on February 22 by Bloomberg and The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has called on UN members to support an American draft resolution. "The United States has proposed a straightforward, historic resolution to the United …