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"What the President did NOT find acceptable was an endless war in Europe" says US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

"President Trump has shifted the entire global conversation from not *if* the war is going to end, but just *how* it's going to end".

"What the President did NOT find acceptable was an endless war in Europe" says US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.

"President Trump has shifted the entire global conversation from not *if* the war is going to end, but just *how* it's going to end".

US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg has arrived in Kiev.

“We are here to listen. We are ready to provide what is necessary. We understand the need for security guarantees. Part of my mission is to listen. Then I’ll return to the U.S. and speak with President Trump to ensure we fully understand everything” Kellogg stated.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously announced Kellogg’s arrival in Kyiv on February 20. He also planned to visit the front line with the official.

US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg has arrived in Kiev.

“We are here to listen. We are ready to provide what is necessary. We understand the need for security guarantees. Part of my mission is to listen. Then I’ll return to the U.S. and speak with President Trump to ensure we fully understand everything” Kellogg stated.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had previously announced Kellogg’s arrival in Kyiv on February 20. He also planned to visit the front line with the official.

US President Donald Trump held a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Key points: - On the negotiations in Saudi Arabia: “They went very well. Russia wants to do something. They want to stop the wild barbarism. I mean, what’s happening there – thousands of soldiers are being killed every week”. - According to Trump, Zelensky has 4% support in Ukraine. “It’s not Russia telling Ukraine to hold elections, it’s the situation. Ukraine needs to hold elections if it wants a seat at the negotiating table”. - Trump believes the war in Ukraine could have ended years ago without territorial losses. - “Russia could completely destroy Ukrainian cities in no time, but they don’t want to do it”. - On the $350 billion the U.S. has provided to Ukraine: “Where is all this money? Nobody knows where it is. Ukraine will have to pay or figure out where the money went”.

US President Donald Trump held a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Key points: - On the negotiations in Saudi Arabia: “They went very well. Russia wants to do something. They want to stop the wild barbarism. I mean, what’s happening there – thousands of soldiers are being killed every week”. - According to Trump, Zelensky has 4% support in Ukraine. “It’s not Russia telling Ukraine to hold elections, it’s the situation. Ukraine needs to hold elections if it wants a seat at the negotiating table”. - Trump believes the war in Ukraine could have ended years ago without territorial losses. - “Russia could completely destroy Ukrainian cities in no time, but they don’t want to do it”. - On the $350 billion the U.S. has provided to Ukraine: “Where is all this money? Nobody knows where it is. Ukraine will have to pay or figure out where the money went”.

Ukrainian Drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region. The attack on the refinery was confirmed by the local governor, though he did not specify the extent of the damage. Emergency services are working at the site. Locals reported hearing explosions at the refinery, and a fire is currently raging. The Syzran oil refinery is owned by Rosneft and has a processing capacity of 8.9 million tons of oil per year.

Ukrainian Drones attacked the Syzran oil refinery in Russia’s Samara region. The attack on the refinery was confirmed by the local governor, though he did not specify the extent of the damage. Emergency services are working at the site. Locals reported hearing explosions at the refinery, and a fire is currently raging. The Syzran oil refinery is owned by Rosneft and has a processing capacity of 8.9 million tons of oil per year.

Reports of Ukrainian Drones over Moscow.

Reports of Ukrainian Drones over Moscow.

Trump on Zelensky:

"I like him personally, he's fine. But I don't care about personally".

The US President also stated that:

Vladimir Zelensky has low popular support - only 4%.

He also supported the need to hold elections in Ukraine. The US president added that the issue of holding elections in Ukraine was not a demand of Russia, but a cause of "concern for many countries".

Trump on Zelensky:

"I like him personally, he's fine. But I don't care about personally".

The US President also stated that:

Vladimir Zelensky has low popular support - only 4%.

He also supported the need to hold elections in Ukraine. The US president added that the issue of holding elections in Ukraine was not a demand of Russia, but a cause of "concern for many countries".

President of Turkey Recep Erdoğan stated that Ankara continues to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid discussions about potential “peace” negotiations.

“In the ongoing process, Ukraine’s territorial integrity is particularly important to us. Its sovereignty is also indispensable for us” he said.

President of Turkey Recep Erdoğan stated that Ankara continues to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid discussions about potential “peace” negotiations.

“In the ongoing process, Ukraine’s territorial integrity is particularly important to us. Its sovereignty is also indispensable for us” he said.

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia wanted Zelensky to attend the negotiations, but Russia and the US insisted on meeting without Ukraine. According to Bloomberg, Mohammed bin Salman wants to inform Zelensky about the kingdom’s role in organizing the talks and his discussions with Russian and American officials. Zelensky was scheduled to travel to Saudi Arabia on February 19, but today postponed his visit until March, the outlet reports.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called a second emergency EU leaders' meeting in just three days to discuss Ukraine and European security - Reuters. Countries invited include Norway, Canada, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden, and Belgium. Yesterday, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovenia expressed frustration for not being invited to the first meeting. Now, Slovenia is notably absent from the new list released by the agency.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky:

"The fact that Ukraine was not invited to the meeting in Saudi Arabia was a surprise to me and many others . You can't make decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine. I don't know who will stay there, who will go, I don't care . I don't care if our partners think something unnecessary about us. I don't want any coincidences, so I won't go to Saudi Arabia".

The EU must be at the negotiating table at some point, since it imposed sanctions on Russia - Rubio.