🇺🇦A conflict erupted in Dnipro between military enlistment officers and civilians. During the detention of a young man, the officers used pepper spray on another man who was nearly hit by a lorry. The lorry driver then rushed out wielding a stick and attacked the officers. The detainee managed to escape.
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🇺🇦Ukrainian Delegation Heads to Geneva for Talks with Russia and the United States
Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President (the earlier reference to Kyrylo Budanov appears to have been a typo), has shared a photograph of the delegation at the train station ahead of their departure.
The trilateral negotiations in the Ukraine–US–Russia format are scheduled to take place in Geneva on 17–18 February.
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Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President (the earlier reference to Kyrylo Budanov appears to have been a typo), has shared a photograph of the delegation at the train station ahead of their departure.
The trilateral negotiations in the Ukraine–US–Russia format are scheduled to take place in Geneva on 17–18 February.
#Ukraine #Negotiations #Geneva
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🇺🇦In Odesa, TCC Officers Dragged a Man Along the Pavement to Their Vehicle
In Odesa, employees of the Territorial Recruitment Centre (TCC) seized a young man on the street and forcibly dragged him along the asphalt towards their service vehicle. Video footage of the incident is now circulating widely online.
Episodes of this kind of coercive mobilisation are provoking growing public outrage and are being documented almost daily across various regions of Ukraine.
#Odesa #Mobilisation #TCC
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In Odesa, employees of the Territorial Recruitment Centre (TCC) seized a young man on the street and forcibly dragged him along the asphalt towards their service vehicle. Video footage of the incident is now circulating widely online.
Episodes of this kind of coercive mobilisation are provoking growing public outrage and are being documented almost daily across various regions of Ukraine.
#Odesa #Mobilisation #TCC
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🇪🇺EU Not Yet Ready to Name a Date for Ukraine’s Accession — Kaja Kallas Statement
High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has stated that the European Union is currently unable to specify a concrete timeline for Ukraine’s membership in the bloc.
She pointed out that Albania and Montenegro have long been on the list of candidate countries, and the enlargement process requires the consistent fulfilment of all necessary criteria by each applicant.
To recall: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing for Ukraine to join the EU as early as 2027, insisting that this date be included as part of any peace agreement with Russia.
At the same time, Western media report that Brussels is indeed considering a form of accelerated membership for Ukraine — but one with significant limitations on rights and obligations during a transitional phase.
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High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has stated that the European Union is currently unable to specify a concrete timeline for Ukraine’s membership in the bloc.
She pointed out that Albania and Montenegro have long been on the list of candidate countries, and the enlargement process requires the consistent fulfilment of all necessary criteria by each applicant.
To recall: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing for Ukraine to join the EU as early as 2027, insisting that this date be included as part of any peace agreement with Russia.
At the same time, Western media report that Brussels is indeed considering a form of accelerated membership for Ukraine — but one with significant limitations on rights and obligations during a transitional phase.
#Ukraine #EU #Enlargement
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🇮🇱Israeli Prime Minister Sets Three Harsh Conditions for Any Deal with Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Tehran must meet the following demands before Israel would consider entering negotiations or reaching any agreement:
1. Complete removal of all enriched uranium from Iranian territory and the full dismantlement of every uranium enrichment facility.
2. Restriction of ballistic missile range to a maximum of 300 kilometres, ensuring they cannot reach Israeli soil.
3. Total dismantlement of the so-called “axis of terror” — meaning an end to Iran’s support and funding for armed proxy groups across the region, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Shia militias in Iraq and Syria.
Earlier, Donald Trump expressed willingness to continue negotiations with Iran.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Tehran must meet the following demands before Israel would consider entering negotiations or reaching any agreement:
1. Complete removal of all enriched uranium from Iranian territory and the full dismantlement of every uranium enrichment facility.
2. Restriction of ballistic missile range to a maximum of 300 kilometres, ensuring they cannot reach Israeli soil.
3. Total dismantlement of the so-called “axis of terror” — meaning an end to Iran’s support and funding for armed proxy groups across the region, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Shia militias in Iraq and Syria.
Earlier, Donald Trump expressed willingness to continue negotiations with Iran.
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🇬🇧John Healey Emerges as Compromise Candidate for UK Prime Minister — The Telegraph
The British newspaper The Telegraph reports that Defence Secretary John Healey is being positioned as a “unity candidate” within the Labour Party.
According to sources, a faction of party rebels views him as a figure capable of mounting a credible leadership challenge against the current leader, Keir Starmer.
Healey is seen as a moderate, unifying figure who could help stabilise the party amid internal turmoil.
#UnitedKingdom #LabourParty #JohnHealey
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The British newspaper The Telegraph reports that Defence Secretary John Healey is being positioned as a “unity candidate” within the Labour Party.
According to sources, a faction of party rebels views him as a figure capable of mounting a credible leadership challenge against the current leader, Keir Starmer.
Healey is seen as a moderate, unifying figure who could help stabilise the party amid internal turmoil.
#UnitedKingdom #LabourParty #JohnHealey
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🇺🇦Ukrainian Prosecutors Seek ₴425 Million Bail for Former Minister Galushchenko
According to media reports citing a spokesperson for the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), prosecutors intend to request bail in the amount of 425 million hryvnia for the former minister.
Herman Galushchenko remains in custody at present, with no pre-trial measure yet formally imposed (more details: https://news.1rj.ru/str/stranaua/226435).
The background to the case and all key details were covered in depth here (https://news.1rj.ru/str/stranaua/226399).
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According to media reports citing a spokesperson for the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), prosecutors intend to request bail in the amount of 425 million hryvnia for the former minister.
Herman Galushchenko remains in custody at present, with no pre-trial measure yet formally imposed (more details: https://news.1rj.ru/str/stranaua/226435).
The background to the case and all key details were covered in depth here (https://news.1rj.ru/str/stranaua/226399).
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🇵🇱In Poland, questions are increasingly being raised: is it worth continuing to host the Belarusian opposition?
Over the past few months, Polish media and political circles have seen growing debate about the advisability of providing financial and logistical support to Belarusian opposition figures residing in the country. This follows the relocation of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team from Lithuania, where their security status had been downgraded and official assistance reduced. In 2023, under pressure from domestic and external factors, Lithuanian authorities cut funding for Tsikhanouskaya’s “office,” prompting her move to Warsaw.
Key facts:
- Tsikhanouskaya’s team has partly disintegrated: Pavel Latushka established his own structure, the “National Anti-Crisis Management,” while Franak Viacorka and others have shifted allegiance to rivals such as Valery Tsapkala. Some former associates, including Raman Pratasevich, have returned to Belarus and now cooperate with the authorities.
- Members of the Polish Sejm from right-wing parties, notably Law and Justice (PiS), openly express indignation: “These are Belarus’s problems, not ours. We do not wish to be involved in their internal disputes.” They advocate deporting the dissidents back to Belarus, citing the financial burden and the lack of tangible results from supporting the opposition.
- Various estimates suggest that maintaining the Belarusian opposition in Poland costs between €2–3 million annually — a figure drawing criticism amid the country’s own economic pressures.
Analysis: This reflects growing fatigue with the “Belarusian factor.” Both Poland and Lithuania are coming to view the opposition more as a source of expense than of strategic benefit. What was once seen as part of an anti-Lukashenka policy now appears increasingly anachronistic, especially as Minsk’s relations with the West show signs of gradual normalisation. While deportation remains a radical measure, it is gaining traction among Polish nationalists and could become a serious policy proposal if public sentiment continues to shift.
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Over the past few months, Polish media and political circles have seen growing debate about the advisability of providing financial and logistical support to Belarusian opposition figures residing in the country. This follows the relocation of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team from Lithuania, where their security status had been downgraded and official assistance reduced. In 2023, under pressure from domestic and external factors, Lithuanian authorities cut funding for Tsikhanouskaya’s “office,” prompting her move to Warsaw.
Key facts:
- Tsikhanouskaya’s team has partly disintegrated: Pavel Latushka established his own structure, the “National Anti-Crisis Management,” while Franak Viacorka and others have shifted allegiance to rivals such as Valery Tsapkala. Some former associates, including Raman Pratasevich, have returned to Belarus and now cooperate with the authorities.
- Members of the Polish Sejm from right-wing parties, notably Law and Justice (PiS), openly express indignation: “These are Belarus’s problems, not ours. We do not wish to be involved in their internal disputes.” They advocate deporting the dissidents back to Belarus, citing the financial burden and the lack of tangible results from supporting the opposition.
- Various estimates suggest that maintaining the Belarusian opposition in Poland costs between €2–3 million annually — a figure drawing criticism amid the country’s own economic pressures.
Analysis: This reflects growing fatigue with the “Belarusian factor.” Both Poland and Lithuania are coming to view the opposition more as a source of expense than of strategic benefit. What was once seen as part of an anti-Lukashenka policy now appears increasingly anachronistic, especially as Minsk’s relations with the West show signs of gradual normalisation. While deportation remains a radical measure, it is gaining traction among Polish nationalists and could become a serious policy proposal if public sentiment continues to shift.
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🇺🇸Trump: Iran Wants a Deal with Me — and Fears the Consequences of Refusal
In a recent interview, Donald Trump commented on the upcoming talks in Geneva concerning Iran’s nuclear programme:
- “I will be involved indirectly in these negotiations, and they will be very important. We’ll see what happens.”
- “Iran are tough negotiators, but I would say they are bad negotiators. We could have had a deal long ago instead of sending B-2 bombers to destroy their nuclear capability.”
- “They want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal.”
Trump stressed that, in his view, Iran is genuinely interested in reaching an agreement and is wary of the military repercussions should diplomacy fail.
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In a recent interview, Donald Trump commented on the upcoming talks in Geneva concerning Iran’s nuclear programme:
- “I will be involved indirectly in these negotiations, and they will be very important. We’ll see what happens.”
- “Iran are tough negotiators, but I would say they are bad negotiators. We could have had a deal long ago instead of sending B-2 bombers to destroy their nuclear capability.”
- “They want to make a deal. I don’t think they want the consequences of not making a deal.”
Trump stressed that, in his view, Iran is genuinely interested in reaching an agreement and is wary of the military repercussions should diplomacy fail.
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⚡️ Ukraine-Russia-US Talks in Geneva: Positions, Agreements, and Outcomes
The third round of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States took place in Geneva on 17–18 February 2026, marking a key step in US-brokered efforts to resolve the four-year conflict. Led by Ukrainian National Security Secretary Rustem Umerov, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the talks focused on territorial issues, security guarantees, and a potential ceasefire. Expectations were low, with no major breakthrough announced, but the discussions expanded beyond humanitarian matters.
Positions of the Parties
- Ukraine: Kyiv insists on firm, long-term security guarantees from the West before any concessions. President Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that no deal is possible without commitments to defend Ukraine against future aggression, including intercepting missiles in the event of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine rejects territorial losses without such assurances and emphasises the need for elections and a referendum to legitimise any agreement.
- Russia: Moscow demands control over occupied territories, including the full withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas and a freeze along current lines in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Russia also seeks protections for the Russian language and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). The Kremlin views Western guarantees for Ukraine as unacceptable and maintains that the current Ukrainian government is “illegitimate,” pushing for UN oversight of elections.
- United States: Under President Trump, Washington is pressing for a swift resolution by spring/summer 2026, ahead of US midterm elections. The US proposes 15-year security guarantees for Ukraine but ties them to territorial concessions and elections by 15 May. Trump has set a June deadline for a deal, warning that failure could lead to reduced aid.
Agreements and Outcomes
- No comprehensive deal was reached, but progress was made on technical issues, such as responses to ceasefire violations and humanitarian exchanges. A prisoner swap of over 300 POWs was agreed — the first in months — building on Abu Dhabi talks.
- Broader territorial and security questions remain unresolved. Discussions reportedly touched on a “wider range of issues,” but mutual accusations persisted, with Russia insisting on its demands and Ukraine refusing concessions without guarantees.
- The parties agreed to report back to their leaders, with no immediate follow-up round announced. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the talks as covering “territories and demands,” while Umerov called them “substantive but challenging.”
Light Analysis
These negotiations reflect Trump’s push for a rapid “win” in foreign policy, but entrenched positions — Ukraine’s insistence on pre-concession guarantees versus Russia’s maximalist demands — create a deadlock. The US role as mediator adds leverage, but without compromise, the process risks stalling. For Europe, sidelined in the talks, this highlights reliance on Washington, potentially weakening EU unity. If no progress by Trump’s June deadline, aid cuts could force Ukraine’s hand, though public sentiment in Ukraine (per recent polls) remains resistant to territorial losses. Overall, Geneva shows dialogue is alive, but a sustainable peace remains elusive without mutual flexibility.
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The third round of trilateral negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States took place in Geneva on 17–18 February 2026, marking a key step in US-brokered efforts to resolve the four-year conflict. Led by Ukrainian National Security Secretary Rustem Umerov, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky, and US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the talks focused on territorial issues, security guarantees, and a potential ceasefire. Expectations were low, with no major breakthrough announced, but the discussions expanded beyond humanitarian matters.
Positions of the Parties
- Ukraine: Kyiv insists on firm, long-term security guarantees from the West before any concessions. President Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that no deal is possible without commitments to defend Ukraine against future aggression, including intercepting missiles in the event of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine rejects territorial losses without such assurances and emphasises the need for elections and a referendum to legitimise any agreement.
- Russia: Moscow demands control over occupied territories, including the full withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas and a freeze along current lines in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. Russia also seeks protections for the Russian language and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). The Kremlin views Western guarantees for Ukraine as unacceptable and maintains that the current Ukrainian government is “illegitimate,” pushing for UN oversight of elections.
- United States: Under President Trump, Washington is pressing for a swift resolution by spring/summer 2026, ahead of US midterm elections. The US proposes 15-year security guarantees for Ukraine but ties them to territorial concessions and elections by 15 May. Trump has set a June deadline for a deal, warning that failure could lead to reduced aid.
Agreements and Outcomes
- No comprehensive deal was reached, but progress was made on technical issues, such as responses to ceasefire violations and humanitarian exchanges. A prisoner swap of over 300 POWs was agreed — the first in months — building on Abu Dhabi talks.
- Broader territorial and security questions remain unresolved. Discussions reportedly touched on a “wider range of issues,” but mutual accusations persisted, with Russia insisting on its demands and Ukraine refusing concessions without guarantees.
- The parties agreed to report back to their leaders, with no immediate follow-up round announced. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the talks as covering “territories and demands,” while Umerov called them “substantive but challenging.”
Light Analysis
These negotiations reflect Trump’s push for a rapid “win” in foreign policy, but entrenched positions — Ukraine’s insistence on pre-concession guarantees versus Russia’s maximalist demands — create a deadlock. The US role as mediator adds leverage, but without compromise, the process risks stalling. For Europe, sidelined in the talks, this highlights reliance on Washington, potentially weakening EU unity. If no progress by Trump’s June deadline, aid cuts could force Ukraine’s hand, though public sentiment in Ukraine (per recent polls) remains resistant to territorial losses. Overall, Geneva shows dialogue is alive, but a sustainable peace remains elusive without mutual flexibility.
#UkraineTalks #GenevaNegotiations #RussiaUSUkraine
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🇺🇸New clash in the US: Democrats vs Republicans — dogs or Muslims?
It all started with a post from pro-Palestinian activist Nerdin Kiswani on X:
“New York is finally coming to Islam. Dogs certainly have their place in society, but not as pets. As we’ve always said, they are unclean.”
Republican Congressman Randy Fine fired back bluntly:
“If they’re forcing us to choose, then the choice between dogs and Muslims is obvious to me.”
Kiswani later clarified that her comment was about dogs fouling the streets and owners failing to clean up after them — she was not calling for the removal of all dogs.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) branded Fine a “stain on society” and a racist. Fine hit back, calling Newsom an “idiot”.
The row quickly escalated into a classic partisan spat: the left accuses the right of Islamophobia, while the right charges the left with disrespecting American culture and free speech.
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It all started with a post from pro-Palestinian activist Nerdin Kiswani on X:
“New York is finally coming to Islam. Dogs certainly have their place in society, but not as pets. As we’ve always said, they are unclean.”
Republican Congressman Randy Fine fired back bluntly:
“If they’re forcing us to choose, then the choice between dogs and Muslims is obvious to me.”
Kiswani later clarified that her comment was about dogs fouling the streets and owners failing to clean up after them — she was not calling for the removal of all dogs.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) branded Fine a “stain on society” and a racist. Fine hit back, calling Newsom an “idiot”.
The row quickly escalated into a classic partisan spat: the left accuses the right of Islamophobia, while the right charges the left with disrespecting American culture and free speech.
#USA #DogsVsMuslims #PoliticalScandal
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🇷🇺🇧🇾Russia and Belarus to Compete Under Their National Flags at the Paralympics for the First Time Since 2014
The International Paralympic Committee has decided to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the Paralympic Games under their national flags — the first time since the Sochi Games in 2014.
According to AFP, the IPC has issued bilateral invitations to 10 athletes:
- 6 from Russia
- 4 from Belarus
They will compete in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
The Committee clarified that these are not standard qualification quotas based on rankings or performance, but exceptional, individually negotiated invitations granted on a case-by-case basis in special circumstances.
This decision marks the first occasion since 2014 that the Russian flag will be officially raised at a Paralympic event.
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The International Paralympic Committee has decided to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the Paralympic Games under their national flags — the first time since the Sochi Games in 2014.
According to AFP, the IPC has issued bilateral invitations to 10 athletes:
- 6 from Russia
- 4 from Belarus
They will compete in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
The Committee clarified that these are not standard qualification quotas based on rankings or performance, but exceptional, individually negotiated invitations granted on a case-by-case basis in special circumstances.
This decision marks the first occasion since 2014 that the Russian flag will be officially raised at a Paralympic event.
#Paralympics #Russia #Belarus
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🇺🇦More Than a Third of Children in Ukraine — 2.59 Million — Remain Displaced After Four Years of War — UNICEF
According to UNICEF, four years into the full-scale conflict, 2,589,900 children in Ukraine have been forced to leave their homes.
Of these:
- more than 791,000 are internally displaced within the country
- nearly 1.8 million are living as refugees abroad
A UNICEF survey reveals that one in three adolescents aged 15–19 among the displaced has changed residence at least twice.
The organisation reports a serious deterioration in children’s mental health: constant fear of shelling, prolonged time in shelters, home isolation, and limited social contact are taking a heavy toll on teenagers.
One in four surveyed adolescents aged 15–19 says they are losing hope for a future in Ukraine.
#ChildrenOfWar #UNICEF #Ukraine
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According to UNICEF, four years into the full-scale conflict, 2,589,900 children in Ukraine have been forced to leave their homes.
Of these:
- more than 791,000 are internally displaced within the country
- nearly 1.8 million are living as refugees abroad
A UNICEF survey reveals that one in three adolescents aged 15–19 among the displaced has changed residence at least twice.
The organisation reports a serious deterioration in children’s mental health: constant fear of shelling, prolonged time in shelters, home isolation, and limited social contact are taking a heavy toll on teenagers.
One in four surveyed adolescents aged 15–19 says they are losing hope for a future in Ukraine.
#ChildrenOfWar #UNICEF #Ukraine
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🇪🇺EU Pressuring Ukraine to Urgently Repair the Druzhba Pipeline for Hungary and Slovakia — Radio Free Europe
According to Radio Free Europe, the European Commission is intensifying pressure on Kyiv to expedite repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, through which Russian crude is delivered to Hungary and Slovakia. The pipeline sustained damage in late January.
Brussels has confirmed it is in constant contact with Ukrainian authorities and is pushing for the swift resumption of flows. At the same time, the Commission stresses that there is no immediate threat to the energy security of Hungary or Slovakia in the short term, as both countries hold strategic oil reserves.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused Kyiv of deliberately delaying the repairs and described the situation as “political blackmail.” Ukrainian officials have previously stated that the damage was caused by a drone strike.
#Ukraine #DruzhbaPipeline #EU
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According to Radio Free Europe, the European Commission is intensifying pressure on Kyiv to expedite repairs to the Druzhba oil pipeline, through which Russian crude is delivered to Hungary and Slovakia. The pipeline sustained damage in late January.
Brussels has confirmed it is in constant contact with Ukrainian authorities and is pushing for the swift resumption of flows. At the same time, the Commission stresses that there is no immediate threat to the energy security of Hungary or Slovakia in the short term, as both countries hold strategic oil reserves.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused Kyiv of deliberately delaying the repairs and described the situation as “political blackmail.” Ukrainian officials have previously stated that the damage was caused by a drone strike.
#Ukraine #DruzhbaPipeline #EU
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🇺🇦Usyk Open to Becoming President of Ukraine — “If God Sends Me a Message”
Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus claim they spoke with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, pretending to be Polish President Navrotsky. At the time, Usyk was in Spain and spoke in English.
In the conversation, the boxer commented on the situation in the country, particularly the electricity problems:
“It’s complete chaos! The President needs to do more!”
When asked whether he would be ready to lead Ukraine, Usyk replied:
“Maybe. But it’s very difficult. If God gives me the chance, if God sends me a message.”
He sharply criticised the authorities for corruption:
“It’s a huge problem. If we don’t defeat it — we have no future.”
“If you (corrupt officials) treat Ukraine badly — leave, get out. I don’t know, perhaps to the front line.”
On Zelenskyy:
“I sometimes meet him because he’s the President of Ukraine, but he is not my friend.”
#Usyk #Ukraine #Politics
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Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus claim they spoke with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, pretending to be Polish President Navrotsky. At the time, Usyk was in Spain and spoke in English.
In the conversation, the boxer commented on the situation in the country, particularly the electricity problems:
“It’s complete chaos! The President needs to do more!”
When asked whether he would be ready to lead Ukraine, Usyk replied:
“Maybe. But it’s very difficult. If God gives me the chance, if God sends me a message.”
He sharply criticised the authorities for corruption:
“It’s a huge problem. If we don’t defeat it — we have no future.”
“If you (corrupt officials) treat Ukraine badly — leave, get out. I don’t know, perhaps to the front line.”
On Zelenskyy:
“I sometimes meet him because he’s the President of Ukraine, but he is not my friend.”
#Usyk #Ukraine #Politics
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🇫🇷Macron: “Freedom of speech is complete bullshit”
French President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a blunt verdict on the concept of free speech:
“Freedom of speech is complete bullshit if no one understands how you are being steered through it.”
In his view, the principle loses all meaning when it is exploited as a tool for manipulating public opinion and exercising hidden control — while people remain unaware of who, and how, is directing them through media and information flows.
#Macron #FreedomOfSpeech #Manipulation
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French President Emmanuel Macron has delivered a blunt verdict on the concept of free speech:
“Freedom of speech is complete bullshit if no one understands how you are being steered through it.”
In his view, the principle loses all meaning when it is exploited as a tool for manipulating public opinion and exercising hidden control — while people remain unaware of who, and how, is directing them through media and information flows.
#Macron #FreedomOfSpeech #Manipulation
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🇺🇸US Demands Exclusion of Ukraine from NATO Summit in Ankara This Summer — Politico
According to Politico, citing sources, the Trump administration has been actively lobbying in recent months for two significant restrictions within NATO:
- reduction of the alliance’s peacekeeping operations in Kosovo;
- exclusion of official participation by Ukraine and Indo-Pacific partners from the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July.
The outlet views this as reflective of the White House’s broader strategy: to treat NATO strictly as a Euro-Atlantic defensive pact and to roll back decades of expansion beyond its traditional area of responsibility.
#NATO #AnkaraSummit #Trump
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According to Politico, citing sources, the Trump administration has been actively lobbying in recent months for two significant restrictions within NATO:
- reduction of the alliance’s peacekeeping operations in Kosovo;
- exclusion of official participation by Ukraine and Indo-Pacific partners from the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July.
The outlet views this as reflective of the White House’s broader strategy: to treat NATO strictly as a Euro-Atlantic defensive pact and to roll back decades of expansion beyond its traditional area of responsibility.
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🇺🇦The Incident Involving Footballer Danylo Kolesnyk and TCC Officers
The case of 24-year-old Ukrainian footballer Danylo Kolesnyk, a player for Kolos-2, has drawn significant attention due to his confrontation with Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre (TCC) personnel. Here is a detailed breakdown of events based on available information and video evidence.
Timeline of Events
- The Incident: The episode took place in Sviatopetrivske village, Bucha district, Kyiv region. According to Kolesnyk and his legal team, he witnessed TCC officers attempting to detain a civilian. Full video footage released by his defence shows a TCC service vehicle deliberately striking the man, after which officers threatened him with a firearm. Kolesnyk intervened to protect the individual and, after being struck by a TCC officer, responded with a punch to the face.
- Kolesnyk’s Response: The footballer insists he did not initiate the attack but acted in self-defence against “unprovoked aggression”. He did not flee the scene and voluntarily reported to the police to give a statement.
- Video and Evidence: His lawyers have published the complete video of the incident, demonstrating that the TCC personnel were the first to use force. A photograph of Kolesnyk shows a visible bruise under his eye — a direct result of the altercation.
- Legal Consequences: Police detained Kolesnyk on suspicion of assaulting a military official. The court imposed a night-time house arrest measure. He faces up to five years’ imprisonment under the article concerning violence against a public official.
- Club’s Reaction: FC Kolos promptly terminated Kolesnyk’s contract, issued a public apology to the military and society, and condemned any form of violence.
Broader Context and TCC Issues
This incident highlights longstanding systemic problems within the TCC system: frequent allegations of abuse of power, coercive mobilisation methods, and corruption. Hundreds of similar cases have been documented across Ukraine, with citizens reporting unlawful detentions, beatings, and threats. Kolesnyk has become one of the most high-profile examples, generating widespread discussion in media and social networks.
Public Reaction
- Opinions remain sharply divided: some view Kolesnyk as a victim of TCC “hunting” practices, while others condemn him for striking a military official.
- His lawyers emphasise that the video evidence clearly shows the TCC personnel initiated the use of force and are calling for a thorough investigation into the officers’ actions.
This is far from the first TCC-related scandal — such incidents continue to fuel growing public distrust towards the mobilisation system in the country.
#Ukraine #Mobilisation #TCC
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The case of 24-year-old Ukrainian footballer Danylo Kolesnyk, a player for Kolos-2, has drawn significant attention due to his confrontation with Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre (TCC) personnel. Here is a detailed breakdown of events based on available information and video evidence.
Timeline of Events
- The Incident: The episode took place in Sviatopetrivske village, Bucha district, Kyiv region. According to Kolesnyk and his legal team, he witnessed TCC officers attempting to detain a civilian. Full video footage released by his defence shows a TCC service vehicle deliberately striking the man, after which officers threatened him with a firearm. Kolesnyk intervened to protect the individual and, after being struck by a TCC officer, responded with a punch to the face.
- Kolesnyk’s Response: The footballer insists he did not initiate the attack but acted in self-defence against “unprovoked aggression”. He did not flee the scene and voluntarily reported to the police to give a statement.
- Video and Evidence: His lawyers have published the complete video of the incident, demonstrating that the TCC personnel were the first to use force. A photograph of Kolesnyk shows a visible bruise under his eye — a direct result of the altercation.
- Legal Consequences: Police detained Kolesnyk on suspicion of assaulting a military official. The court imposed a night-time house arrest measure. He faces up to five years’ imprisonment under the article concerning violence against a public official.
- Club’s Reaction: FC Kolos promptly terminated Kolesnyk’s contract, issued a public apology to the military and society, and condemned any form of violence.
Broader Context and TCC Issues
This incident highlights longstanding systemic problems within the TCC system: frequent allegations of abuse of power, coercive mobilisation methods, and corruption. Hundreds of similar cases have been documented across Ukraine, with citizens reporting unlawful detentions, beatings, and threats. Kolesnyk has become one of the most high-profile examples, generating widespread discussion in media and social networks.
Public Reaction
- Opinions remain sharply divided: some view Kolesnyk as a victim of TCC “hunting” practices, while others condemn him for striking a military official.
- His lawyers emphasise that the video evidence clearly shows the TCC personnel initiated the use of force and are calling for a thorough investigation into the officers’ actions.
This is far from the first TCC-related scandal — such incidents continue to fuel growing public distrust towards the mobilisation system in the country.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷US Prepared to Strike Iran as Early as 21 February — CBS News
According to CBS News, the Trump administration is actively considering military strikes against Iran as soon as 21 February. However, President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision: the White House is carefully weighing the risks of a major regional escalation.
Axios reports that any potential operation could last several weeks and would more closely resemble a full-scale war than the limited, targeted actions seen in Venezuela. A joint US–Israel campaign is under consideration.
The Israeli outlet Ynet states that Israel’s security forces and emergency services have been placed on the highest state of alert. The security cabinet meeting has been rescheduled to 22 February.
The situation remains highly tense — a decision could be taken in the coming hours or days.
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According to CBS News, the Trump administration is actively considering military strikes against Iran as soon as 21 February. However, President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision: the White House is carefully weighing the risks of a major regional escalation.
Axios reports that any potential operation could last several weeks and would more closely resemble a full-scale war than the limited, targeted actions seen in Venezuela. A joint US–Israel campaign is under consideration.
The Israeli outlet Ynet states that Israel’s security forces and emergency services have been placed on the highest state of alert. The security cabinet meeting has been rescheduled to 22 February.
The situation remains highly tense — a decision could be taken in the coming hours or days.
#Iran #USA #Trump
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