NATO Military Chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone:

A withdrawal of some of the 100,000 US troops stationed in Europe could be on the agenda because of some commitments that the US has far away from here, in the Pacific.

Still, The US will not pull out of NATO.

NEW: Arab diplomats say Riyadh Arab summit in response to Trump Gaza plan postponed to Friday, AFP reported.

BIG: Zelensky says Ukraine "knew nothing" about the talks in Saudi Arabia and will not recognise them.

Poland will not send its troops to Ukraine but will support countries that do, says Polish Prime Minister.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gave Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky just ONE hour to accept a proposed economic deal in exchange for continued U.S. support.

Zelensky had expected discussions on financial aid, but instead, Bessent pushed for U.S. access to $500 billion worth of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.

Unaccustomed to such direct pressure, Zelensky refused.

However, during the Munich Security Conference (Feb 14–16), the U.S. again demanded control over Ukraine’s resources as repayment for military aid.

By February 15, the Ukrainian delegation agreed to delay negotiations but accepted to start talks.

Source: The Economist

Netanyahu:

As I promised - the day after the war in Gaza, there will be no Hamas or Palestinian Authority.

I am committed to US President Trump's plan to create a different Gaza.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected territorial concessions to Ukraine.

Lavrov said there would be no talk of territorial concessions to Ukraine, around 20% of which is controlled by Russian forces.

"Territorial concessions to what is now called Ukraine were made by the Soviet leadership during the formation of the USSR," he added.

“Leave one, eliminate the rest” – Russian forces execute Ukrainian POWs.

Three Ukrainian soldiers surrendered, but Russian commander ordered his troops to spare only one and execute the other two.

Ukrainian President Zelensky will visit Turkey tomorrow.

Scenes from Nigerian paratrooper exercises.

Zelensky:

China's participation in negotiations to resolve the war in Ukraine is not excluded, as Beijing can provide security guarantees.

BIG: Syrian sources told Clash Report that negotiations with Russia continue, with both sides reaching a mutual understanding under the framework of Damascus-Moscow cooperation.

The agreement reportedly ensures the continuation of Russia’s military presence in Syria at a scale that does not pose a threat to other countries.

Sources familiar with the matter stated that the Syrian government is reviewing Russian demands.

A separate Syrian government source indicated that the process with Russia is expected to be finalized very soon.

Chinese aircraft carrier Fujian has left dry dock today and began sea trials.

Israeli official says Israeli army will not withdraw completely from Lebanon.

"IDF will stay in 5 strategic posts in Lebanon despite planned pullout"

Source: Times of Israel

BREAKING: The U.S. may withdraw its troops from the Baltic states amid negotiations with Russia.

European officials believe Trump is likely to agree to pull American forces out of the Baltics and possibly even farther west.

Source: FT

Trump administration is pressuring Romanian authorities to lift travel restrictions on the Tate brothers.

Andrew and his brother Tristan Tate were charged with human trafficking, sexual misconduct and money laundering, as well as starting an organised crime group in Romania.

US officials first raised the Tates’ case with Romania in a call last week, followed by Trump’s envoy Richard Grenell discussing it with Romania’s foreign minister at the Munich Security Conference, according to three sources.

Source: FT

The US officials pressured Ukraine to sign a mineral resources agreement, tying it to a meeting with Vice President Vance.

Despite Ukraine proposing a revised draft, the US rejected all amendments, insisting on the original terms.

When Zelensky refused to sign, US negotiators dropped their hardline stance, leading to talks with Vance.

Source: European Pravda

Putin's Advisor for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov:

Negotiations in Riyadh will be bilateral, between Russia and the United States.

Europe plans to possibly deploy 25,000 to 30,000 troops to Ukraine.

They would not be stationed along the front line but would stand ready as a show of force if Russia restarts the war.

Source: Washington Post