RFE/RL's Live Briefinggives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to Kyiv, worldwide reaction, and the plight of civilians and refugees. For all of RFE/RL's coverage of the war, clickhere.

Latest Developments At A Glance

• There were strong indications on February 25 that an agreement on a framework deal between the United States and Ukraine on itsrare earth mineral depositshad been reached and that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would be in Washington later this week to sign it.
• Ukraine's parliament, in a symbolic show of support, hasapproved a resolutionreconfirming Zelenskyy's legitimacy as the country's leader amid questions from the United States and Russia over his legal standing.
• Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, a strong ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin,apologizedon February 25 for his country's support for a resolution reaffirming support for Ukraine and its territorial integrity, saying the vote cast was a "mistake."
• The United States on February 24 split with its European allies at the United Nations byrejecting wordingthat blamed Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in resolutions seeking an end to the war.
• French President Emmanuel Macron on February 24 said atruce between Ukraine and Russiacould be agreed "in the weeks to come" but also warned that peace cannot mean the "surrender" of Ukraine.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 indicated ashift in his stance, saying in an interview with state television that European countries can "participate" in talks to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
• U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin iswilling to accept European peacekeepers.

How Has Moscow's War In Ukraine Transformed Russia?

Russias invasion of Ukraine, which marks its third year on February 24, has been a geopolitical earthquake, shaking the decades-old international order. The ramifications for Russian citizens have been far from uniform, differing sharply by region and social group, among other factors. Read the report by RFE/RL's Russian Service and Todd Princehere.

Can The U.S. And Russia Impose A Peace Deal On Ukraine?

he U.S.-Russia talks have intensified concerns of them reaching agreement on ending the war in Ukraine that ignores Ukrainian and European interests. Washington has said it does not wish to do this, but would it even be possible? Read the article by Ray Furlonghere.

How Realistic Is A European Peace-Keeping Force In Ukraine?

Amid a whirlwind of diplomacy, European leaders have begun talking with renewed urgency about sending troops to Ukraine. What would a peacekeeping force look like and how realistic is it? Read the article by Ray Furlonghere.

What Have We Learned From High-Stakes U.S.-Russia Talks In Saudi Arabia?

U.S. and Russian officials have finished their first talks on ending the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv and its European allies watching anxiously from the sidelines. Read the report by Reid Standishhere.

How Will USAID Cuts Affect Ukraine?

The abrupt suspension of USAID funding is leaving some Ukrainian charities struggling to cope as their financial lifeline is being severed. Read the story by Ray Furlonghere.

Ukraine Needs U.S. Weapons. Trump Wants Its Rare Earth Minerals. What Gives?

The latest twist in U.S. President Donald Trumps maneuvering to bring Russias war on Ukraine to an end? No more U.S. for Kyiv unless on it gives U.S. more access to its rare earth minerals. What exactly is a rare earth mineral and why does Trump want it? Read the report by Mike Eckel and Wojtek Grojechere.

Ukraine Territorial Control (Updated weekly)

Interactive: Occupied, Militarized Crimea

As Ukrainian leaders vow to reclaim all territories seized by Russia, Moscow has prepared extensive defensive measures, particularly in Crimea, a region unlawfully annexed in 2014. This area, now under Russian occupation, has been heavily militarized with an array of air bases and army bases, making it one of the most fortified zones in the war. View the interactive map by Crimea.Realities, Schemes, RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, and Central Newsroomhere.