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18-04-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused US special envoy Steve Witkoff of spreading "Russian narratives" after Witkoff suggested a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine depended on the status of five Ukrainian regions. Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and later told Fox News that a deal was "about these so-called five territories." Zelensky responded by saying Witkoff was "disseminating Russian narratives" and that the territories in question belonged to Ukraine. The comments came after a meeting between top US, Ukrainian, and European diplomats in Paris. Zelensky had previously criticized Witkoff, questioning his experience and suggesting he was more suited to real estate transactions.
Entities: Steve Witkoff, Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Ukraine's government announced the signing of a memorandum of intent with the US on a minerals deal, paving the way for an economic partnership agreement and the establishment of an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signed the memorandum in an online call, with US officials hoping to complete the accord by next week. The deal could grant the US access to Ukraine's critical minerals, oil, and gas, and was initially planned to include a US security guarantee for Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.
Entities: Ukraine, US, Yulia Svyrydenko, Scott Bessent, Russia • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has warned that the US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if there are no clear signs of progress. Rubio stated that the US has "other priorities to focus on" and that a peace deal would be difficult to strike, but needed to show signs of being achievable soon. The comments come as Russian strikes on Ukraine continue, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting a recent missile attack that killed two people. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the US have taken steps towards a minerals deal, signing a memorandum of intent to establish an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction.
Entities: US, Ukraine, Russia, Marco Rubio, Volodymyr Zelensky • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
The US has proposed a peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, which includes a ceasefire, Ukrainian areas remaining under Russian control, and Ukraine not joining NATO. The plan also involves rolled-back sanctions on Russia. However, it is not considered a final settlement and European allies will not recognize Russian-controlled Ukrainian territories as part of Russia. The plan requires further discussion with Ukraine and Russia's agreement to cease fighting, as well as security guarantees for Ukraine.
Entities: United States, Russia, Ukraine, NATO, Bloomberg • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if no progress is made, citing growing frustration in the White House over Russian intransigence. Rubio said the US needs to determine "in a matter of days" whether a deal is possible, and if not, President Donald Trump will likely walk away. Despite some progress in recent talks, including a "constructive" meeting in Paris, Rubio's comments suggest the White House is losing patience with the stalled negotiations, which have been hindered by significant differences between Russia and Ukraine.
Entities: United States, Ukraine, Russia, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
The US may "move on" from Ukraine peace talks if no end to the war is in sight, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Rubio met with Ukrainian officials alongside envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss a US-authored peace plan, which received an "encouraging reception". Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about negotiating an end to the conflict. Elsewhere, Trump indicated he may remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying his termination "cannot come fast enough". A US District Judge has scheduled an emergency hearing to examine mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. US airstrikes in Yemen have killed at least 58 people, according to Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. New US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee placed a note from Trump in the Western Wall, praying for "peace in Israel". Trump also expressed confidence in reaching a trade deal with the EU before the end of his 90-day tariff pause.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, JD Vance, Donald Trump, Jerome Powell • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
A 19-year-old Russian woman, Darya Kozyreva, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in a penal colony for anti-war protests, including gluing a quote from a Ukrainian poem to a monument and calling Russia's war in Ukraine "monstrous" and "criminal" in an interview. Kozyreva had previous run-ins with the law for similar actions and was expelled from university for a social media post. Human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Memorial, have condemned the sentence as "absurd" and an attempt to suppress dissent. The case is part of a larger crackdown on anti-war dissent in Russia, where over 1,500 people are currently imprisoned on political grounds.
Entities: Darya Kozyreva, Russia, Ukraine, Amnesty International, Memorial • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Steve Witkoff, a New York real-estate developer and longtime friend of President Donald Trump, has become the de facto point man on the administration's most pressing foreign policy challenges. Witkoff has traveled extensively, meeting with officials in the Middle East, Europe, and Russia to discuss issues such as the Ukraine War, Gaza, and Iran's nuclear program. Despite having no government experience, Witkoff has gained Trump's trust and has been given significant latitude to operate, often bypassing traditional diplomatic channels. His efforts have yielded mixed results, with some praising his negotiating skills and others questioning his ability to deliver major deals. Witkoff's role has drawn comparisons to that of Jared Kushner during Trump's first term, with both men enjoying close relationships with the president and significant operational freedom.
Entities: Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump, America, Ukraine, Gaza • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
President Trump stated that he is willing to "take a pass" on mediating a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if the two sides cannot come to an agreement quickly, echoing a warning made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Entities: Donald Trump, Russia, Ukraine, CNN, Marco Rubio • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities Kharkiv and Sumy killed at least two people and wounded dozens more. The strikes damaged apartment buildings, an educational institution, and a civilian enterprise in Kharkiv, with five children among the injured. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts unless progress is made, after meeting European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia continued to launch the same number of missiles and drones at Ukraine despite a US-brokered moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure.
Entities: Russia, Ukraine, Kharkiv, Sumy, Marco Rubio • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused US envoy Steve Witkoff of "spreading Russian narratives" about the Ukraine war. Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin recently and suggested a peace deal could involve Russia keeping control of occupied territories. Zelenskyy also stated that a minerals deal with the US was close, with a "memorandum of intent" potentially being signed online, although US President Donald Trump later said it would likely be signed the following week. Zelenskyy claimed China was helping Russia with artillery, and the US is trying to broker a ceasefire, but so far, efforts have been unsuccessful.
Entities: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Steve Witkoff, Vladimir Putin, Russia, Ukraine • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Douglas Murray criticizes Joe Rogan's podcast for featuring guests who spread false information about the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine wars, often without relevant expertise. Murray specifically takes issue with comedians like Dave Smith and Ian Carroll, who have made demonstrably false claims about Israel and Hitler's antisemitism. When Murray appeared on Rogan's podcast, he challenged the host's choice of guests and emphasized the importance of expertise in discussing complex issues. Murray argues that while people have the right to their opinions, there should be consequences for spreading misinformation, and that a standard of expertise is necessary in the new media landscape.
Entities: Douglas Murray, Joe Rogan, Joe Rogan's podcast, Israel, Hamas • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
18-04-2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if no progress is made, citing President Donald Trump's frustration with the lack of advancement. Rubio made the comments after meeting European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris, where a US peace framework received an "encouraging reception" from Ukraine. The US is seeking signs that a deal can be reached soon, with Rubio indicating that security guarantees could be a resolvable issue, but other challenges may be more significant.
Entities: US, Ukraine, Russia, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to end the war in Ukraine if no meaningful progress is made in the next several days. Rubio made the comments after high-level talks in Paris between American, European, and Ukrainian officials, where a "broad framework" for peace was presented to Ukraine. Rubio said that President Trump is "losing patience" and will decide "in a matter of days" whether ending the war is "doable." The Kremlin responded by signaling it is in no hurry for a ceasefire, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov saying that ending the war is "not a simple topic." Rubio's comments have raised concerns in Ukraine that the US may abandon its commitments to the country.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Ukraine, US, Paris, President Trump • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Ukraine and the US signed a memorandum of understanding, a step toward a joint economic partnership agreement, bringing them closer to a minerals deal that has been through multiple contentious rounds of negotiations. The agreement refers to creating a fund for Ukraine's reconstruction but doesn't specify the revenue source. Earlier drafts proposed redirecting half of Ukraine's natural resource royalties to the fund. The US expects to reap $500 billion from Ukraine's natural resources and gain access to rare earth metal deposits. Ukraine's economy minister said the final agreement would be ratified by both countries' parliaments. President Trump expects to sign the full minerals deal next week.
Entities: Ukraine, U.S., The New York Times, President Trump, Ukraine's economy minister • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if no progress is made, citing President Donald Trump's frustration and the need to focus on other pressing issues, although recent talks in Paris showed some encouraging signs.
Entities: US, Ukraine, Russia, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
China's foreign ministry has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claim that China has supplied weapons to Russia, calling the accusation "groundless." China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, stated that China has never provided lethal weapons to any party in the Ukraine crisis and is committed to promoting a ceasefire and ending the conflict. Zelenskyy had accused China of supplying gunpowder and artillery to Russia and claimed that Chinese representatives were involved in weapons production on Russian territory, prompting Ukraine to impose sanctions on three Chinese companies.
Entities: China, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia, Ukraine, Lin Jian • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
18-04-2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump is prepared to "move on" from Ukraine peace talks if no progress is made within days, reflecting the administration's growing frustration with the stalled negotiations. Rubio's comments came after a meeting with European officials in Paris, where they discussed a potential ceasefire and security guarantees. The US has proposed a deal involving a full ceasefire and a frozen front line, leaving Ukrainian territory seized by Russia in Moscow's hands, and potentially easing sanctions on Russia if a lasting settlement is reached. Trump said he wants a deal done "quickly" but didn't specify a timeframe, and that if one of the parties makes it difficult, the US will "take a pass." European leaders are wary of US moves toward warmer ties with Russia, warning against concessions that could embolden the Kremlin. Talks are set to continue in London next week.
Entities: Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Ukraine, Russia, Paris • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
