Eurasian News
February 18, 2025
Reuters: A new Ukraine meeting to take place in Paris – 11 countries invited
France is initiating a second meeting of European countries on Ukraine, scheduled for Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron has invited countries not present at the first summit, as well as Canada. According to Reuters, the discussion will focus on European security in the context of US-Russia negotiations
February 18, 2025
Nobel Laureates Urge Trump to Advocate for the Release of Political Prisoners in Belarus
31 Nobel laureates have urged Donald Trump to advocate for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus. An open letter, released on the website of Belarusian political analyst Dmitry Bolkunets, notes that over 1,400 prisoners of conscience are currently held in Belarusian jails, including Nobel Peace Prize recipient Ales Bialiatski
February 18, 2025
Is Turkey Getting Involved? Erdoğan and Zelensky Discuss Security Guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Ankara for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on resolving the conflict. Zelensky aims to discuss potential security guarantees that Turkey might extend to his country.
February 18, 2025
Experts: U.S. Peace Plan for Ukraine Compared to Reparations for Germany
According to data from The Telegraph, the U.S. peace plan assumes that Ukraine must grant Washington access to its natural resources, including oil, rare earth metals, and ports, as well as surrender 50% of the revenues from mineral extraction. Experts compare these terms to the harsh reparations imposed on Germany after the war.
February 17, 2025
Fire Erupts in Kyiv Amidst Drone Attacks
A fire broke out in Kyiv following a drone attack, as reported by the city's mayor, Vitaliy Klitschko. According to him, the blaze erupted on the premises of an industrial facility in the Sviatoshyn district and nearby areas.
February 17, 2025
The Vatican Updates on Pope Francis' Condition Following Hospitalization
Pope Francis remains in the Gemelli hospital in Rome, where he was admitted due to a decline in health caused by bronchitis. The Vatican announced that the 88-year-old pontiff has been diagnosed with a polymicrobial respiratory infection, requiring a change in his treatment plan
February 17, 2025
Officials in Uzbekistan Detained During Anti-Corruption Meeting
In Samarkand, during an anti-corruption meeting, seven employees from energy companies were detained. They were escorted out in handcuffs in front of their colleagues
February 16, 2025
NATO Accuses Ukraine of Misuse of Western Weapons
NATO has expressed dissatisfaction with Ukraine's use of the supplied Western weapons, accusing the Ukrainian Armed Forces of inefficiently using expensive equipment. According to The Telegraph, Ukrainian military forces continue to apply Soviet-style tactics, leading to excessive use of missiles and ammunition.
February 16, 2025
Meetings in Saudi Arabia ahead of Zelensky's Visit
The Ukrainian delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia to prepare for President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit. It is anticipated that significant economic agreements will be signed, focusing on energy, infrastructure, and agriculture.
February 16, 2025
Poland Against EU Army: Warsaw Refuses to Merge Europe's Forces
Poland has opposed the creation of a unified European Union army, stating that national armies will not be merged into a single structure. However, Warsaw supports strengthening the EU's defense capabilities.
February 16, 2025
Russia Shifts Tactics: The Kremlin Prepares a Strong Negotiation Team
Vladimir Putin is preparing for Ukraine talks with greater seriousness than anticipated, writes The Spectator columnist Mark Galeotti. He notes that the Kremlin is assembling a team of seasoned diplomats and security officials, including Yuri Ushakov, Sergei Naryshkin, and Kirill Dmitriev, indicating a change in Moscow's strategy
February 16, 2025
Chancellor Candidate of Germany: Germany Must Restore Russian Gas and Lift Sanctions
Alice Weidel, candidate for Chancellor of Germany from the “Alternative for Germany” party, stated that the sanctions against Russia hurt Germany itself and called for the resumption of Russian gas supplies. In an interview with Bild, she also accused the German authorities of escalating the conflict with Moscow
