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19.02.202502:07
😵💫🤝🗣 — 🇺🇦 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky:
"For Ukraine, for our region and for Europe, it is of fundamental importance that any negotiations on ending the war do not take place behind the backs of key actors affected by the consequences of Russian aggression.
Ukraine, Europe – in a broad sense, which includes the European Union, Turkey and Britain – must be involved together with America in the talks and development of the necessary security guarantees that concern the fate of our part of the world.
For the war to end with a reliable and lasting peace, no mistakes must be made. This is possible only when the negotiations are fair and the guarantees are developed with the participation of all those who are actually able to provide them. Today we discussed this issue with President Erdoğan, and I am grateful to him for his understanding."
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"For Ukraine, for our region and for Europe, it is of fundamental importance that any negotiations on ending the war do not take place behind the backs of key actors affected by the consequences of Russian aggression.
Ukraine, Europe – in a broad sense, which includes the European Union, Turkey and Britain – must be involved together with America in the talks and development of the necessary security guarantees that concern the fate of our part of the world.
For the war to end with a reliable and lasting peace, no mistakes must be made. This is possible only when the negotiations are fair and the guarantees are developed with the participation of all those who are actually able to provide them. Today we discussed this issue with President Erdoğan, and I am grateful to him for his understanding."
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18.02.202522:30
🇮🇱❌🇮🇷 — 🇷🇺 SouthFront | Military Situation On Israeli-Lebanese Border On February 18, 2025 (Map Update)
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18.02.202521:46
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — 🇷🇺 SouthFront's high resolution map regarding Svatove-Kreminna front.
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18.02.202520:00
🇷🇺💬🇺🇸❗️🗳🇺🇦 — 🎤 Fox News | US, Russian officials propose peace plan, lay 'groundwork for cooperation' in Riyadh | Russian officials are pushing for new elections in Ukraine | February 18, 2025:
"U.S. and Russian officials held diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia without any Ukrainian officials present on Tuesday.
The groups, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, are seeking terms for a peace agreement in Ukraine as well as negotiating a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They have proposed a framework that could involve a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine followed by the signing of a peace agreement.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce also confirmed that Rubio's team agreed to "lay the groundwork for cooperation" with Russia on various issues in addition to Ukraine. They also agreed to appoint "high-level teams" to begin working on a path to ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Reports from multiple foreign diplomatic sources say forcing Ukraine to hold new elections could be a key part of a peace deal. Both the U.S. and Russia believe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a low chance of winning re-election, the sources say.
"Putin assesses the probability of electing a puppet president as quite high and is also convinced that any candidate other than the current President of Ukraine will be more flexible and ready for negotiations and concessions," the diplomatic sources said in a readout of the meeting."
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"U.S. and Russian officials held diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia without any Ukrainian officials present on Tuesday.
The groups, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, are seeking terms for a peace agreement in Ukraine as well as negotiating a potential meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They have proposed a framework that could involve a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine followed by the signing of a peace agreement.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce also confirmed that Rubio's team agreed to "lay the groundwork for cooperation" with Russia on various issues in addition to Ukraine. They also agreed to appoint "high-level teams" to begin working on a path to ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Reports from multiple foreign diplomatic sources say forcing Ukraine to hold new elections could be a key part of a peace deal. Both the U.S. and Russia believe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a low chance of winning re-election, the sources say.
"Putin assesses the probability of electing a puppet president as quite high and is also convinced that any candidate other than the current President of Ukraine will be more flexible and ready for negotiations and concessions," the diplomatic sources said in a readout of the meeting."
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18.02.202516:02
🇺🇸⚡️🔫‼️🇲🇽 — 📰 ZeroHedge | US Special Forces Deploy To Mexico For "Training" Mission Following Spy Plane SIGINT Operations | February 18, 2025:
"After two weeks of US Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft conducting multiple signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations along the US-Mexico border and in international waters off southern Baja California—areas controlled by heavily armed drug cartels—the Mexican Senate Commission has approved the deployment of US Special Forces operators to the country for "training missions."
SOFREP's Guy D. McCardle reports that the Mexican Senate Commission has already approved the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets to conduct training exercises at a naval facility i" Campeche, a Mexican port city on the Gulf of Mexico.
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"After two weeks of US Air Force RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft conducting multiple signals intelligence (SIGINT) operations along the US-Mexico border and in international waters off southern Baja California—areas controlled by heavily armed drug cartels—the Mexican Senate Commission has approved the deployment of US Special Forces operators to the country for "training missions."
SOFREP's Guy D. McCardle reports that the Mexican Senate Commission has already approved the US Army's 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Green Berets to conduct training exercises at a naval facility i" Campeche, a Mexican port city on the Gulf of Mexico.
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18.02.202515:12
🗣💬🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺 — ✔️ TASS:
"🗣 The main points from Sergey Lavrov’s statements following the talks in Riyadh:
▪️ The conversation with the US representatives was very useful, the parties began to listen and hear each other;
▪️ Russia and the United States agreed to ensure the earliest possible appointment of ambassadors in Washington and Moscow;
▪️ The US will announce who will represent them on the issue of settlement in Ukraine, and the Russian Federation will immediately do the same;
▪️ The Russian Federation and the United States are interested in resuming consultations on geopolitical issues and removing barriers to economic cooperation. The parties will try to create conditions for resuming cooperation in full;
▪️ Mutual understanding between the Russian Federation and the United States on a number of issues does not mean a rapprochement of positions;
▪️ The Russian Federation and the United States have practically agreed to resolve “once and for all” issues with the functioning of the diplomatic missions of the two countries;
▪️ The US has said that the report about a three-point plan for Ukraine is fake;
▪️ Russia explained to the US that NATO's absorption of Ukraine would be a direct threat to Moscow;
▪️ The United States proposed introducing a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine;
▪️ The presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory is unacceptable for the Russian Federation;
▪️ Zelensky's stunt with the attack on the pumping station in Kuban suggests that it's time for him to get a slap on the wrist;
▪️ Russia has sensed the US's complete determination to "move forward", and Moscow is in the same mood."
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"🗣 The main points from Sergey Lavrov’s statements following the talks in Riyadh:
▪️ The conversation with the US representatives was very useful, the parties began to listen and hear each other;
▪️ Russia and the United States agreed to ensure the earliest possible appointment of ambassadors in Washington and Moscow;
▪️ The US will announce who will represent them on the issue of settlement in Ukraine, and the Russian Federation will immediately do the same;
▪️ The Russian Federation and the United States are interested in resuming consultations on geopolitical issues and removing barriers to economic cooperation. The parties will try to create conditions for resuming cooperation in full;
▪️ Mutual understanding between the Russian Federation and the United States on a number of issues does not mean a rapprochement of positions;
▪️ The Russian Federation and the United States have practically agreed to resolve “once and for all” issues with the functioning of the diplomatic missions of the two countries;
▪️ The US has said that the report about a three-point plan for Ukraine is fake;
▪️ Russia explained to the US that NATO's absorption of Ukraine would be a direct threat to Moscow;
▪️ The United States proposed introducing a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine;
▪️ The presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory is unacceptable for the Russian Federation;
▪️ Zelensky's stunt with the attack on the pumping station in Kuban suggests that it's time for him to get a slap on the wrist;
▪️ Russia has sensed the US's complete determination to "move forward", and Moscow is in the same mood."
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19.02.202502:05
😵💫🤝🗣 — 🇺🇦 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky:
"Ukraine greatly values relations with Turkey and the fact that in this extraordinary time of war we have the necessary mutual understanding and receive support. Thank you for the warm welcome, hospitality and absolute constructiveness in the negotiations.
Today, together with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we discussed in detail all the global processes that may lead to the end of Russia's war against Ukraine, in particular the importance of joint work on security guarantees for Ukraine. Also, our bilateral relations, economic issues, interaction between our societies in education, in many projects, food security, work to return our prisoners held by Russia.
Thank you to Turkey for all the support for our state and people, for the principledness in issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state.
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"Ukraine greatly values relations with Turkey and the fact that in this extraordinary time of war we have the necessary mutual understanding and receive support. Thank you for the warm welcome, hospitality and absolute constructiveness in the negotiations.
Today, together with the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we discussed in detail all the global processes that may lead to the end of Russia's war against Ukraine, in particular the importance of joint work on security guarantees for Ukraine. Also, our bilateral relations, economic issues, interaction between our societies in education, in many projects, food security, work to return our prisoners held by Russia.
Thank you to Turkey for all the support for our state and people, for the principledness in issues of sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state.
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18.02.202522:23
🇮🇱❌🇵🇸 — ⭐️ Rybar:
"🇮🇱🇵🇸 Escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone — chronicle of events for February 17-18, 2025
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue to return to destroyed cities where there are numerous humanitarian problems, including food shortages
Shooting incidents continue: on Monday, February 17, Israeli troops opened fire on vehicles driving outside the agreed corridor.
In the West Bank, Israeli security forces continue operational activities. Seven wanted persons were detained in Deir Abu Mishal, two in Ar-Arrub. Another wanted person was detained in Usarin.
By late Tuesday, the IDF had withdrawn from most positions in southern Lebanon in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, but left forces in five positions designated as a "buffer zone" to protect Israeli settlements from Hezbollah attacks.
🔻 A detailed analytical report on events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone is available on Rybar's closed channel @rybar_plus_bot
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"🇮🇱🇵🇸 Escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone — chronicle of events for February 17-18, 2025
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continue to return to destroyed cities where there are numerous humanitarian problems, including food shortages
Shooting incidents continue: on Monday, February 17, Israeli troops opened fire on vehicles driving outside the agreed corridor.
In the West Bank, Israeli security forces continue operational activities. Seven wanted persons were detained in Deir Abu Mishal, two in Ar-Arrub. Another wanted person was detained in Usarin.
By late Tuesday, the IDF had withdrawn from most positions in southern Lebanon in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, but left forces in five positions designated as a "buffer zone" to protect Israeli settlements from Hezbollah attacks.
🔻 A detailed analytical report on events in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict zone is available on Rybar's closed channel @rybar_plus_bot
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18.02.202521:43
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — 🇷🇺 SouthFront's high resolution map regarding Pokrovsk-Konstantinopol front.
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18.02.202518:50
🇬🇧👨🏻🦳💬❕🇺🇸🔫 — 🇬🇧 The Guardian | US ‘backstop’ vital to deter future Russian attacks on Ukraine, says Starmer | British prime minister says force would need protections such as air cover that only US can provide | February 17, 2025:
"Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to provide a US “backstop” to a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine, saying it is the only way to deter Russia from attacking the country again.
The UK prime minister’s appeal to Trump came after an emergency summit in Paris that heard widespread calls by European leaders for a large boost in defence spending.
Some leaders at the summit – especially the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, who is one week from an election – wanted to block off any discussion on a European force to help enforce a ceasefire in Ukraine.
But Starmer, after committing on Sunday to the principle of sending British troops, pressed ahead with the issue – and went further by insisting such a force was only feasible with US support.
Speaking after the three-hour summit, he said: “Europe must play its role, and I’m prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground alongside others, if there is a lasting peace agreement, but there must be a US backstop, because a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again.”
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"Keir Starmer has urged Donald Trump to provide a US “backstop” to a European peacekeeping force in Ukraine, saying it is the only way to deter Russia from attacking the country again.
The UK prime minister’s appeal to Trump came after an emergency summit in Paris that heard widespread calls by European leaders for a large boost in defence spending.
Some leaders at the summit – especially the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, who is one week from an election – wanted to block off any discussion on a European force to help enforce a ceasefire in Ukraine.
But Starmer, after committing on Sunday to the principle of sending British troops, pressed ahead with the issue – and went further by insisting such a force was only feasible with US support.
Speaking after the three-hour summit, he said: “Europe must play its role, and I’m prepared to consider committing British forces on the ground alongside others, if there is a lasting peace agreement, but there must be a US backstop, because a US security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again.”
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18.02.202515:44
🇺🇸📝🕊🇺🇦 — 🇬🇧 The Telegraph | Revealed: Trump’s confidential plan to put Ukraine in a stranglehold | Panic in Kyiv as US president demands higher share of GDP than Germany’s First World War reparations | February 17, 2025:
"Donald Trump’s demand for a $500bn (£400bn) “payback” from Ukraine goes far beyond US control over the country’s critical minerals. It covers everything from ports and infrastructure to oil and gas, and the larger resource base of the country.
The terms of the contract that landed at Volodymyr Zelensky’s office a week ago amount to the US economic colonisation of Ukraine, in legal perpetuity. It implies a burden of reparations that cannot possibly be achieved. The document has caused consternation and panic in Kyiv.
The Telegraph has obtained a draft of the pre-decisional contract, marked “Privileged & Confidential’ and dated Feb 7 2025. It states that the US and Ukraine should form a joint investment fund to ensure that “hostile parties to the conflict do not benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine”.
The agreement covers the “economic value associated with resources of Ukraine”, including “mineral resources, oil and gas resources, ports, other infrastructure (as agreed)”, leaving it unclear what else might be encompassed. “This agreement shall be governed by New York law, without regard to conflict of laws principles,” it states.
The US will take 50pc of recurring revenues received by Ukraine from extraction of resources, and 50pc of the financial value of “all new licences issued to third parties” for the future monetisation of resources. There will be “a lien on such revenues” in favour of the US. “That clause means ‘pay us first, and then feed your children’,” said one source close to the negotiations."
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"Donald Trump’s demand for a $500bn (£400bn) “payback” from Ukraine goes far beyond US control over the country’s critical minerals. It covers everything from ports and infrastructure to oil and gas, and the larger resource base of the country.
The terms of the contract that landed at Volodymyr Zelensky’s office a week ago amount to the US economic colonisation of Ukraine, in legal perpetuity. It implies a burden of reparations that cannot possibly be achieved. The document has caused consternation and panic in Kyiv.
The Telegraph has obtained a draft of the pre-decisional contract, marked “Privileged & Confidential’ and dated Feb 7 2025. It states that the US and Ukraine should form a joint investment fund to ensure that “hostile parties to the conflict do not benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine”.
The agreement covers the “economic value associated with resources of Ukraine”, including “mineral resources, oil and gas resources, ports, other infrastructure (as agreed)”, leaving it unclear what else might be encompassed. “This agreement shall be governed by New York law, without regard to conflict of laws principles,” it states.
The US will take 50pc of recurring revenues received by Ukraine from extraction of resources, and 50pc of the financial value of “all new licences issued to third parties” for the future monetisation of resources. There will be “a lien on such revenues” in favour of the US. “That clause means ‘pay us first, and then feed your children’,” said one source close to the negotiations."
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18.02.202515:10
🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺📍🇸🇦🕊🇺🇦 — 🇩🇪 BILD:
"❗️Russia-US talks conclude in Saudi Arabia
Negotiations involving Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have concluded in Riyadh. The meeting lasted almost five hours, and, as the TASS agency writes, it is difficult to talk about any rapprochement of positions. Nevertheless, key issues of bilateral relations were discussed.
The Moscow Times also confirms that the first round of talks has been completed. However, details have not yet been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether the parties have reached any agreement.
As Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated, the negotiations went "not badly" and the delegations had "a serious discussion on all issues."
— he said.
Ushakov added that "separate teams" of negotiators from the US and Russia will begin contacts on Ukraine "in due course." The US State Department, in turn, noted that one meeting is not enough to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.
Meanwhile, the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin remains in question. According to TASS, the exact date has not yet been determined, and the meeting is unlikely to take place next week."
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"❗️Russia-US talks conclude in Saudi Arabia
Negotiations involving Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have concluded in Riyadh. The meeting lasted almost five hours, and, as the TASS agency writes, it is difficult to talk about any rapprochement of positions. Nevertheless, key issues of bilateral relations were discussed.
The Moscow Times also confirms that the first round of talks has been completed. However, details have not yet been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether the parties have reached any agreement.
As Vladimir Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov stated, the negotiations went "not badly" and the delegations had "a serious discussion on all issues."
“Russia and the United States have agreed to advance bilateral relations, and both Moscow and Washington are interested in this”
— he said.
Ushakov added that "separate teams" of negotiators from the US and Russia will begin contacts on Ukraine "in due course." The US State Department, in turn, noted that one meeting is not enough to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.
Meanwhile, the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin remains in question. According to TASS, the exact date has not yet been determined, and the meeting is unlikely to take place next week."
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19.02.202501:56
😵💫❗️🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺 — 📰 Bloomberg | Zelenskiy Left in the Dark About US-Russia Talks | Get caught up | February 18, 2025:
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left casting around for scraps of second-hand information today after US and Russian officials convened today in Riyadh to discuss the future of his country. Zelenskiy, who was in Turkey seeking international support, heads to the Saudi capital tomorrow where he’s hoping for a readout on the US-Russia talks from Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
“I will ask what he knows about this,” Zelenskiy said. “Just curious.”
After four hours of meetings, the US and Russia agreed to more talks but set no date for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
That Zelenskiy has been reduced to asking an intermediary about talks that may affect his nation’s survival underlines the seismic shift in US diplomacy since Trump spoke with Putin last week.
Zelenskiy had argued that the US, Ukraine and Europe should agree a position before talking to Russia. After speaking by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron — who is trying to get Europe to the negotiating table — Zelenskiy said they “share a common vision” about the need to ensure robust security guarantees for Ukraine. Anything else, such as a fragile ceasefire, would be “a prelude to a new Russian war against Ukraine or other European nations,” he said."
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"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was left casting around for scraps of second-hand information today after US and Russian officials convened today in Riyadh to discuss the future of his country. Zelenskiy, who was in Turkey seeking international support, heads to the Saudi capital tomorrow where he’s hoping for a readout on the US-Russia talks from Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.
“I will ask what he knows about this,” Zelenskiy said. “Just curious.”
After four hours of meetings, the US and Russia agreed to more talks but set no date for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
That Zelenskiy has been reduced to asking an intermediary about talks that may affect his nation’s survival underlines the seismic shift in US diplomacy since Trump spoke with Putin last week.
Zelenskiy had argued that the US, Ukraine and Europe should agree a position before talking to Russia. After speaking by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron — who is trying to get Europe to the negotiating table — Zelenskiy said they “share a common vision” about the need to ensure robust security guarantees for Ukraine. Anything else, such as a fragile ceasefire, would be “a prelude to a new Russian war against Ukraine or other European nations,” he said."
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18.02.202522:10
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — ⭐️ Rybar:
"🇷🇺🇺🇦 Chronicle of a special military operation for February 17-18, 2025
Russian troops struck enemy targets in the Kiev, Odessa and Cherkasy regions. Ukrainian forces used drones to attack the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai.
In the Kursk direction, Russian troops drove the enemy out of the southern and eastern outskirts of Sverdlikovo in the Sudzhansky district.
In the Kupyansk-Svatovsky direction, attack aircraft are fighting in Topoli and are gaining a foothold in the western part of Dvurechnaya.
In the Andreevsky direction, fighters are advancing in the southern and northern outskirts of Andreyevka, and have also finally eliminated the “pocket” west of Dachnoye and are fighting for Ulakly and Constantinople.
In the Vremyevsk direction, Russian troops are attacking north of Bolshaya Novosyolka, and have also driven the enemy out of several strongholds near Novoocheretovatoye.
🔻A detailed analytical report on the events in the Special Military Operation zone is available on Rybar's closed channel @rybar_plus_bot
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Situation in the special military operation zone
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Kupyansky-Svatovsky direction
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"🇷🇺🇺🇦 Chronicle of a special military operation for February 17-18, 2025
Russian troops struck enemy targets in the Kiev, Odessa and Cherkasy regions. Ukrainian forces used drones to attack the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai.
In the Kursk direction, Russian troops drove the enemy out of the southern and eastern outskirts of Sverdlikovo in the Sudzhansky district.
In the Kupyansk-Svatovsky direction, attack aircraft are fighting in Topoli and are gaining a foothold in the western part of Dvurechnaya.
In the Andreevsky direction, fighters are advancing in the southern and northern outskirts of Andreyevka, and have also finally eliminated the “pocket” west of Dachnoye and are fighting for Ulakly and Constantinople.
In the Vremyevsk direction, Russian troops are attacking north of Bolshaya Novosyolka, and have also driven the enemy out of several strongholds near Novoocheretovatoye.
🔻A detailed analytical report on the events in the Special Military Operation zone is available on Rybar's closed channel @rybar_plus_bot
High resolution maps:
Situation in the special military operation zone
Kursk direction
Kupyansky-Svatovsky direction
Andreevsky direction
Vremyevsky direction"
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18.02.202521:41
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — 🇷🇺 SouthFront's high resolution map regarding Kurakhovo front.
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18.02.202518:01
🔫©📈🤝🇪🇺 — 📰 ZeroHedge | Defense Stocks Soar As EU Leaders Plan To "Substantially Increase" Weapon Spending | February 17, 2025:
"European defense stocks surged on Monday following last week's Munich Security Conference, where global leaders, ministers, and top policymakers discussed the urgent need to increase defense spending across the continent as a deterrent against an increasingly emboldened Russia.
On Friday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the audience at the annual three-day meeting, "I can announce that I will propose to activate the escape clause for defense investments. This will allow member states to substantially increase their defense expenditure."
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mandates that European countries allocate about 2% of their GDP to defense spending. However, many member states have failed to meet this target. New commitments over the weekend signaled that military expenditures will rise, fueling EU defense stocks on Monday. "
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"European defense stocks surged on Monday following last week's Munich Security Conference, where global leaders, ministers, and top policymakers discussed the urgent need to increase defense spending across the continent as a deterrent against an increasingly emboldened Russia.
On Friday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the audience at the annual three-day meeting, "I can announce that I will propose to activate the escape clause for defense investments. This will allow member states to substantially increase their defense expenditure."
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mandates that European countries allocate about 2% of their GDP to defense spending. However, many member states have failed to meet this target. New commitments over the weekend signaled that military expenditures will rise, fueling EU defense stocks on Monday. "
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18.02.202515:20
BREAKING: Zelenskyy has unexpectedly called off his trip to Saudi Arabia after positive peace talks between the US and Russia.
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18.02.202515:02
🗣💬🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺📍🇸🇦 — ⭐️ Rybar:
"🇷🇺🇺🇸 Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference following talks in Riyadh
🔻 Key statements:
▪️There is reason to believe that the American side has begun to better listen to Russia’s position – the conversation was very useful.
▪️Representatives of the Russian Federation and the United States have been instructed to discuss what needs to be done to prepare for the meeting between Putin and Trump. Preparations are underway for a meeting between the deputy heads of the diplomatic departments of the Russian Federation and the United States.
▪️Russia and the United States agree that when their interests do not coincide, they should not provoke a conflict, but solve problems and create conditions for cooperation to resume in full and expand into different areas.
▪️It is necessary to remove the Biden administration's obstacles that make it difficult for diplomats to work, including constant expulsions and property seizures.
▪️A process for Ukrainian regulation will be formed in the near future. As soon as the Russian authorities find out who will represent Washington, they will immediately designate their participant in the process.
▪️The US stated that the message about the “three-step plan” for the so-called Ukraine is fake.
▪️Russia explained to the US that NATO's absorption of the so-called Ukraine would be a direct threat. The appearance of troops from the same NATO countries, but under the EU or other flags, is unacceptable.
▪️The Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on an oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai is an attack on Kazakhstan's energy infrastructure. It should strengthen everyone's opinion that Zelensky needs to be slapped on the wrist.
▪️The US proposed introducing a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine."
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"🇷🇺🇺🇸 Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference following talks in Riyadh
🔻 Key statements:
▪️There is reason to believe that the American side has begun to better listen to Russia’s position – the conversation was very useful.
▪️Representatives of the Russian Federation and the United States have been instructed to discuss what needs to be done to prepare for the meeting between Putin and Trump. Preparations are underway for a meeting between the deputy heads of the diplomatic departments of the Russian Federation and the United States.
▪️Russia and the United States agree that when their interests do not coincide, they should not provoke a conflict, but solve problems and create conditions for cooperation to resume in full and expand into different areas.
▪️It is necessary to remove the Biden administration's obstacles that make it difficult for diplomats to work, including constant expulsions and property seizures.
▪️A process for Ukrainian regulation will be formed in the near future. As soon as the Russian authorities find out who will represent Washington, they will immediately designate their participant in the process.
▪️The US stated that the message about the “three-step plan” for the so-called Ukraine is fake.
▪️Russia explained to the US that NATO's absorption of the so-called Ukraine would be a direct threat. The appearance of troops from the same NATO countries, but under the EU or other flags, is unacceptable.
▪️The Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on an oil pumping station in Krasnodar Krai is an attack on Kazakhstan's energy infrastructure. It should strengthen everyone's opinion that Zelensky needs to be slapped on the wrist.
▪️The US proposed introducing a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine."
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19.02.202501:11
😵💫❗️🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺 — 📰 Bloomberg | Zelenskiy Excluded as US Discusses Ukraine Fate With Russia | February 18, 2025:
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy unexpectedly canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia after he was shut out of talks there between the US and Russia on the future of his country.
Zelenskiy’s trip was due to follow Tuesday’s meetings in Riyadh, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sat down with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss an end to the war — though without the participation of anybody from Kyiv. Those conversations have fueled concerns about US President Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Russia and his readiness to push for a deal over Ukraine’s head.
That’s left Zelenskiy out in the cold. On Tuesday, the Ukrainian president was in Turkey as part of a regional tour to drum up international support. He’d been scheduled to travel onwards to Saudi Arabia, hoping for a readout on the US-Russia talks from Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Late on Tuesday, he changed his mind against going."
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"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy unexpectedly canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia after he was shut out of talks there between the US and Russia on the future of his country.
Zelenskiy’s trip was due to follow Tuesday’s meetings in Riyadh, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sat down with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss an end to the war — though without the participation of anybody from Kyiv. Those conversations have fueled concerns about US President Donald Trump’s rapprochement with Russia and his readiness to push for a deal over Ukraine’s head.
That’s left Zelenskiy out in the cold. On Tuesday, the Ukrainian president was in Turkey as part of a regional tour to drum up international support. He’d been scheduled to travel onwards to Saudi Arabia, hoping for a readout on the US-Russia talks from Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Late on Tuesday, he changed his mind against going."
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18.02.202522:02
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — ⭐️ Rybar:
"🇷🇺🇺🇦 Dzerzhinsky direction: Advance of Russian troops in Petrovka — situation at the end of the day on February 18, 2025
Despite the liberation of Dzerzhinsk itself within its administrative borders, fierce fighting still continues both on its outskirts and in neighboring settlements.
Today brought positive news from the southern flank: according to objective control footage, Russian attack aircraft were able to advance within the boundaries of the settlement of Petrovka.
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🔻 More details about the situation in the Dzerzhinsky direction:
▪️From the published video materials, one can conclude that Russian troops are advancing in the south of Petrovka. The enemy is responding with active use of UAVs, trying to slow down the advance of the assault groups.
▪️At the same time, fighting continues on the outskirts of Dzerzhinsk itself and the adjacent Krymskoye, where Ukrainian formations are resisting, clinging to residential buildings and periodically counterattacking.
▪️Taking Petrovka will speed up the process of liberating Shcherbinovka, control over which will open the way for the Russian Armed Forces to Romanovka, located to the west. Taking Romanovka itself will cut off the main supply line of the Ukrainian Armed Forces occupying positions in the fortified area north of Keramik."
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"🇷🇺🇺🇦 Dzerzhinsky direction: Advance of Russian troops in Petrovka — situation at the end of the day on February 18, 2025
Despite the liberation of Dzerzhinsk itself within its administrative borders, fierce fighting still continues both on its outskirts and in neighboring settlements.
Today brought positive news from the southern flank: according to objective control footage, Russian attack aircraft were able to advance within the boundaries of the settlement of Petrovka.
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🔻 More details about the situation in the Dzerzhinsky direction:
▪️From the published video materials, one can conclude that Russian troops are advancing in the south of Petrovka. The enemy is responding with active use of UAVs, trying to slow down the advance of the assault groups.
▪️At the same time, fighting continues on the outskirts of Dzerzhinsk itself and the adjacent Krymskoye, where Ukrainian formations are resisting, clinging to residential buildings and periodically counterattacking.
▪️Taking Petrovka will speed up the process of liberating Shcherbinovka, control over which will open the way for the Russian Armed Forces to Romanovka, located to the west. Taking Romanovka itself will cut off the main supply line of the Ukrainian Armed Forces occupying positions in the fortified area north of Keramik."
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18.02.202521:26
🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — 🇷🇺 SouthFront | Military Situation In Ukraine On February 18, 2025 (Map Update)
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18.02.202516:03
🇧🇷💬💥🌐 — Diplomatic crisis: Brazil’s possible accession to OPEC+ (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies) has caused divisions within the government. While the Ministry of Mines and Energy, led by Alexandre Silveira (PSD), advocates for immediate entry, the Itamaraty (Foreign Ministry) wants to postpone the decision until 2026, citing concerns about the country's environmental image
❗️ The main concern of Brazilian diplomacy is that joining the oil cartel could undermine Brazil’s position as a leader in the energy transition, especially ahead of COP30, which will be held in November 2025 in Belém (PA).
⁉️ On the other hand, Silveira argues that joining OPEC+ would allow Brazil to influence the group toward adopting more sustainable practices, promoting biofuels as an alternative to oil. The minister also believes that accession would strengthen Brazil in trade negotiations, particularly in response to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration on Brazilian products.
➡️ The invitation for Brazil to join OPEC+ was extended to President Lula (PT) during COP28 in November 2023. The proposal generated strong reactions and shifted focus away from Brazil’s environmental agenda at the event, displeasing several European leaders. To formalize accession, all that is required is approval from the presidential office, but Itamaraty fears that this decision could harm Brazil politically on the international stage at a time when it seeks to solidify its leadership in environmental matters.
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❗️ The main concern of Brazilian diplomacy is that joining the oil cartel could undermine Brazil’s position as a leader in the energy transition, especially ahead of COP30, which will be held in November 2025 in Belém (PA).
⁉️ On the other hand, Silveira argues that joining OPEC+ would allow Brazil to influence the group toward adopting more sustainable practices, promoting biofuels as an alternative to oil. The minister also believes that accession would strengthen Brazil in trade negotiations, particularly in response to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump's administration on Brazilian products.
➡️ The invitation for Brazil to join OPEC+ was extended to President Lula (PT) during COP28 in November 2023. The proposal generated strong reactions and shifted focus away from Brazil’s environmental agenda at the event, displeasing several European leaders. To formalize accession, all that is required is approval from the presidential office, but Itamaraty fears that this decision could harm Brazil politically on the international stage at a time when it seeks to solidify its leadership in environmental matters.
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18.02.202515:18
🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺📍🇸🇦 — ✔️ TASS:
"This was the atmosphere that prevailed during the negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh.
Photo: RDIF"
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"This was the atmosphere that prevailed during the negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh.
Photo: RDIF"
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18.02.202514:55
🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺📍🇸🇦❗️🇺🇦 — ⭐️ Rybar:
"🇷🇺🇸🇦🇺🇸 The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev, who is part of the delegation that arrived in Saudi Arabia, stated that progress in negotiations between Russia and the United States is possible in the next two to three months.
On the one hand, this once again confirms our words that no breakthrough decisions are expected during today’s meetings – this is only the first round of what could become serious negotiations.
At the same time, Dmitriev’s words indirectly indicate that the Russian side does not have high expectations and is not counting on manna from heaven, allocating a period of several months for the first results.
The latter is a kind of response to those who, after the telephone conversation between Putin and Trump, for inexplicable reasons considered the issue of the so-called Ukraine resolved. As if the military actions had already ended and there were no heavy battles on the ground."
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🇺🇦🗯🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺📍🇸🇦 — 🕶🕶 ✙DeepState✙🇺🇦:
"🇸🇦 Negotiations between the US and Moscow have started in Saudi Arabia — Ukraine was not involved
🗓 February 18, 2025 – The Moscow Foreign Ministry confirmed the start of negotiations between the US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia.
👥 Ukraine is not participating in these negotiations. Zelensky noted that Kyiv will not recognize the results of this dialogue, as it does not accept the possibility of any negotiations without Ukraine's participation.
📌 Axios previously reported that the following would be discussed:
🟡 An agreement to end the war is possible.
🟡 Preparations for the Trump-Putin summit."
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"🇷🇺🇸🇦🇺🇸 The head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev, who is part of the delegation that arrived in Saudi Arabia, stated that progress in negotiations between Russia and the United States is possible in the next two to three months.
On the one hand, this once again confirms our words that no breakthrough decisions are expected during today’s meetings – this is only the first round of what could become serious negotiations.
At the same time, Dmitriev’s words indirectly indicate that the Russian side does not have high expectations and is not counting on manna from heaven, allocating a period of several months for the first results.
The latter is a kind of response to those who, after the telephone conversation between Putin and Trump, for inexplicable reasons considered the issue of the so-called Ukraine resolved. As if the military actions had already ended and there were no heavy battles on the ground."
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🇺🇦🗯🇺🇸🤝🇷🇺📍🇸🇦 — 🕶🕶 ✙DeepState✙🇺🇦:
"🇸🇦 Negotiations between the US and Moscow have started in Saudi Arabia — Ukraine was not involved
🗓 February 18, 2025 – The Moscow Foreign Ministry confirmed the start of negotiations between the US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia.
👥 Ukraine is not participating in these negotiations. Zelensky noted that Kyiv will not recognize the results of this dialogue, as it does not accept the possibility of any negotiations without Ukraine's participation.
📌 Axios previously reported that the following would be discussed:
🟡 An agreement to end the war is possible.
🟡 Preparations for the Trump-Putin summit."
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