"Now Waltz is gone, do you have 'adults in the room'? Because, trust me, #Trump hasn't learned anything about #Ukraine since Waltz was dismissed, #JDVance continues using Europe as a punching bag, and [envoy to #Russia] #Witkoff is still inept"

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#Trump removes Nat'l Security Advisor Waltz

But shift in US favorable towards #Ukraine over past 10 day cuz:

#Putin overplayed ultimatum for #Kyiv surrender

Incompetence of Trump envoy Witkoff

Ukraine and Europe maneuvers to exploit mistakes and work w US agencies

European Commission presents detailed roadmap to end #EU energy dependence on Russia by 2027

Terminates imports of Russian gas, oil, and nuclear fuel - All new contracts for Russian gas, both liquefied and pipeline, prohibited - Spot market purchases terminated by end of 2025

Von der Leyen: "Energy that comes to our continent should not pay for a war of aggression against #Ukraine"

#Russia oil price falls to 2-year low, below 4,000 roubles ($49.29) per barrel, around 40% lower than the figure for federal budget

Government raises estimate of 2025 budget deficit to 1.7% of Gross Domestic Product, up from 0.5% --- Reduces forecast for energy revenue by 24%

As #Trump Admin renews military aid to #Ukraine, officials blame Defense Secretary Hegseth's office for halt of assistance flights in early February without notifying White House

Suspension reportedly affected 11 shipments of artillery shells and weapons

#Ukraine secures return of 205 soldiers in POW exchange w #Russia, mediated by UAE

#Zelensky: "Every day, we fight for our people. We will do everything to bring each and every one of them home."

4+ injured by another massive Russian drone attack on #Kharkiv city

#Russia launched 20 Iran-type attack drones overnight, targeting 4 districts.</p>

Barabashovo Market, one of the largest in #Ukraine; a private house; a restaurant; and cars set afire

Amid #U#kraine cross-border incursion into #Kursk region in western #Russia, head of village of Glushkovo issued an order for evacuation --- but soon deleted the post

Apologized for the order --- but later deleted that