📞 Trump’s phone call with Putin not good news – Trump’s recent conversation with Putin is seen by some as potentially undermining U.S. support for Ukraine, raising concerns about U.S. policy direction.
🌍 1250 Russian casualties
🚀 140 Shaheds launched, 137 shot down or suppressed – Ukraine’s air defenses have been remarkably effective, managing to neutralize the vast majority of Russian Shahed drones.
💰 Russian defense spending now surpasses Europe – Russia has outspent Europe on defense, signaling its military commitment despite economic challenges (The Independent, 2024-11-11).
🕊️ Propagandists have changed their tune, now supporting peace deal – There’s a noticeable shift in Russian state media, with propagandists now advocating for a peace agreement, reflecting possible changes in Kremlin strategy.
🏚️ Sudan will host Russian military base – Sudan’s agreement to host a Russian military base expands Russia’s strategic reach into Africa, raising geopolitical concerns.
🔒 Poroshenko hit with lifetime sanctions in Ukraine – Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko faces lifetime sanctions, severely impacting his political and business activities (Kyiv Post, 2025-02-13).
✔️ Gabbard’s confirmation – Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence has stirred debate due to her previous positions on Russia and Ukraine (no direct link provided but inferred from context).
💵 Treasury Secretary brings Zelensky financial deal – Amidst these developments, the U.S. Treasury Secretary is discussing financial arrangements with Zelenskyy, possibly linking economic aid to strategic interests like rare earth minerals (Reuters, 2025-02-13).
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