23 February 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Russia Launches Largest-Ever Drone And Missile Attack On Ukraine, Casualties Mounting RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- Russian forces launched the largest-ever attack on Ukraine overnight, deploying 267 Shahed-type attack drones, various decoy UAVs, and three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said on February 23.

Zelenskyy Willing To Step Down As President To Secure Ukraine Peace RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to give up his position to bring peace, saying it could be in exchange for his country joining NATO.
In the Matter of Security Guarantees, There Can Be No Compromises Regarding Ukraine's Independence and Territorial Integrity - Andriy Yermak President of Ukraine 23 Feb 2025
Washington, Kyiv headed toward deal for Ukrainian 'critical minerals' rights VOA 23 Feb 2025 -- The United States and Ukraine said Sunday they are heading toward an agreement for Kyiv to give Washington a large share of its rare earth mineral rights as compensation for the billions of dollars in munitions the U.S. sent to Ukraine to defend itself from Russia's full-scale war.

Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (23 February 2025) Russia MoD 23 Feb 2025
Three Years In: How Moscow's War In Ukraine Has Reshaped Life In Russia RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- For Dmitry, a father of two in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia's three-year invasion of Ukraine has been a nuisance in his life more than anything else.

Trump wants return on Ukraine aid: 'We're getting our money back' Press TV 23 Feb 2025 -- US President Donald Trump has said that he wants the United States to "get back" money spent on aiding Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia.
Pentagon Chief Hopes Zelensky Will Sit at Negotiating Table 'Very Soon' Sputnik 23 Feb 2025 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should accept engaging in negotiations toward peace and economic partnership with the United States, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Sunday.
Trump Determined To 'Get The Money Back' In Potential Mineral Deal With Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- U.S. President Donald Trump on February 22 said he wants Ukraine to pay back the billions of dollars the United States sent to the country to help it defend against Russia's full-scale invasion.

Ukraine: Guterres says 'Enough is Enough' as war reaches the three-year mark UN News 23 Feb 2025 -- Monday marks three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, in clear violation of the UN Charter and international law, and the UN Secretary-General has renewed his call for de-escalation and an end to the conflict.
Statement by the Secretary-General - on the occasion of the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine UN Secretary-General 23 Feb 2025

Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the College-to-Government meeting in Ukraine European Commission 23 Feb 2025

Minister Fajon: Three years since the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine - Slovenia stands for a just and lasting peace Republic of Slovenia 23 Feb 2025 -- The Minister reaffirmed Slovenia's unwavering support for Ukraine, pledging continued assistance to the Ukrainian people.

Britain To Unveil Large Package Of Sanctions On Russia RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- London will unveil a significant package of sanctions against Russia on February 24, the anniversary of the start of Moscow's full-scale war with Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said on February 23.
PM meeting with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
PM call with President Macron of France: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025
PM call with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada: 23 February 2025 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2025

Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: We must act more quickly and do more to help Ukraine Estonia MFA 23 Feb 2025

Polish President Duda Meets With Trump, Discusses Ukraine, Security Cooperation RFE/RL 23 Feb 2025 -- Polish President Andrzej Duda held a private discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump during which they addressed several key topics, including the ongoing war in Ukraine.

'Dialogue is always better than confrontation,' Wang Yi says before third anniversary of Ukraine crisis Global Times 23 Feb 2025 -- In his latest remarks on the Ukraine crisis before the third anniversary of the conflict, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that while the positions of various parties on the Ukraine crisis may not be entirely aligned, dialogue is always better than confrontation, and negotiation is always better than fighting, according to a release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

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