World

Ukraine

Trump ready to get rid of Zelensky: «Zaluzhny, the fired general, is in pole position to replace him»

The Economist writes, Ukrainian president increasingly cornered
A Palestinian militant group Hamas fighter stands in front of a banner on stage ahead of the handing over the bodies of four Israeli hostages in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on February 20, 2025. Hamas is due to hand over the bodies of four hostages on February 20, including those of the Bibas family, who have become symbols of the hostage crisis that has gripped Israel since the Gaza war broke out. The transfer of the bodies is the first such handover of remains by Hamas since its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel triggered the war. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)
A Palestinian militant group Hamas fighter stands in front of a banner on stage ahead of the handing over the bodies of four Israeli hostages in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza on February 20, 2025. Hamas is due to hand over the bodies of four hostages on February 20, including those of the Bibas family, who have become symbols of the hostage crisis that has gripped Israel since the Gaza war broke out. The transfer of the bodies is the first such handover of remains by Hamas since its October 7, 2023 attack on Israel triggered the war. (Photo by Eyad BABA / AFP)
middle East

Hamas hands over 4 dead hostages and displays coffins and photos on stage: "Netanyahu killed them"

The Israeli PM in vampire version and the caption: "The war criminal assassinated them with missiles from fighter jets"
Donald Trump con Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa)
Donald Trump con Volodymyr Zelensky (Ansa)
the attack

Trump: "Zelensky is an unelected dictator and Europe has failed"

US President Against Kiev Leader and Allies: "He Is a Mediocre Comedian Who Got Billions, They Were Not Able to End the War"
epa11905473 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (not pictured) after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, 18 February 2025. Zelensky arrived in Ankara for talks with Erdogan as US and Russian top diplomats met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia without Ukraine. EPA/NECATI SAVAS
epa11905473 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (not pictured) after their meeting at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, 18 February 2025. Zelensky arrived in Ankara for talks with Erdogan as US and Russian top diplomats met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia without Ukraine. EPA/NECATI SAVAS
Ukraine

Zelensky responds to Trump's attacks: "He lives on Russian disinformation"

"We want to end the war this year, but we ask for solid security guarantees"
the conflict

Zelensky in the corner, Trump attacks him: «Disappointed in him, Ukraine should not have started the war»

The US president responds to the criticism of his Ukrainian counterpart, excluded from the negotiating table. And he reiterates: «He has 4% of the consensus, we should go to elections»
I colloqui per le trattative tra la delegazione americana e quella russa , in una foto pubblicata sul profilo X del Ministero degli Affari Esteri della Federazione Russa, 18 febbraio 2025. X/ MFA RUSSIA +++ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ ++NPK++
I colloqui per le trattative tra la delegazione americana e quella russa , in una foto pubblicata sul profilo X del Ministero degli Affari Esteri della Federazione Russa, 18 febbraio 2025. X/ MFA RUSSIA +++ATTENZIONE LA FOTO NON PUO' ESSERE PUBBLICATA O RIPRODOTTA SENZA L'AUTORIZZAZIONE DELLA FONTE DI ORIGINE CUI SI RINVIA+++ ++NPK++
the meeting

US-Russia pact on Ukraine, Kiev excluded. And Lavrov to Zelensky: «He deserves a slap on the wrist»

Delegations meet in Riyadh, first talks between the two countries after years of frost, since the beginning of the invasion
L'aereo ribaltato (Ansa)
L'aereo ribaltato (Ansa)
Canada

Toronto: Delta Plane Overturns on Runway, At Least 15 Injured

The accident during landing, a child also in hospital. There was a snowstorm over the weekend
I leader al vertice di Parigi (Foto Palazzo Chigi)
I leader al vertice di Parigi (Foto Palazzo Chigi)
the war

Ukraine, Europe divided on sending soldiers. USA-Russia: eve of negotiations in Riyadh (without the EU)

Kiev leader Zelensky warns: "No peace agreement without my presence"
John McFall (foto da frame video Esa)
John McFall (foto da frame video Esa)
The announcement

John McFall ready to travel in space: he will be the first disabled European astronaut

An English national, he lost a leg at the age of 19 following a motorbike accident: he is now qualified for missions on the ISS
Zakharova e Mattarella (foto Ansa)
Zakharova e Mattarella (foto Ansa)
High Voltage

Moscow, new attack on Mattarella: «His words will not remain without consequences»

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman returns to TV and insists: "He equated Russia with the Third Reich"
Emmanuel Macron (a sinistra) e Volodymyr Zelensky, presidenti di Francia e Ucraina (foto Ansa)
Emmanuel Macron (a sinistra) e Volodymyr Zelensky, presidenti di Francia e Ucraina (foto Ansa)
the war

Ukraine, today in Paris the summit with European leaders. Trump: «Meeting with Putin? Very soon»

Giorgia Meloni also present, the EU tries not to be excluded from the Russia-United States game on the future of Kiev
Devastazione a Gaza (Ansa)
Devastazione a Gaza (Ansa)
Middle East

Netanyahu: "If Gaza residents leave, it's their choice"

The Israeli president: "It's not our fault and it's not a purge. 150,000 have left, the rich ones"
A sinistra, Volodymyr Zelenski (Ansa-Epa)
A sinistra, Volodymyr Zelenski (Ansa-Epa)
the war

Ukraine, European countries summit in Paris on Monday. Russian raids in Mykolaiv: 100,000 in the cold

Moscow Does Not Stop Attacks. Zelensky: "This Is Not a Move to Peace"
I familiari di Navalny in visita alla tomba (Ansa-Epa)
I familiari di Navalny in visita alla tomba (Ansa-Epa)
the anniversary

One year on from Navalny's death, the EU: "Putin bears ultimate responsibility"

Widow of Dissident Who Died in Prison: "We Must Fight for a Free and Peaceful Russia"
Volodymyr Zelensky, presidente dell'Ucraina (foto Ansa)
Volodymyr Zelensky, presidente dell'Ucraina (foto Ansa)
Ukraine

"Working with Trump's team for peace": Zelensky optimistic about end of war

After the phone call with the President of the United States, contacts continue to reach a solution
Marco Rubio, segretario di Stato Usa (Ansa-Epa)
Marco Rubio, segretario di Stato Usa (Ansa-Epa)
the conflict

Russia-Ukraine: «Peace talks in Riyadh». The US also at the table

In the Saudi capital, negotiators from Moscow and Kiev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
in villach

Austria, knife attack: 14-year-old killed, four injured

The killer is a Syrian citizen, who was arrested by the police
Zelensky alla Conferenza sulla sicurezza a Monaco (Ansa-Epa)
Zelensky alla Conferenza sulla sicurezza a Monaco (Ansa-Epa)
the war

Ukraine, summit between European leaders in Paris? US: "The EU will not be at the negotiating table"

Zelensky: «Peace negotiations? Trump must meet me before Putin»
Germany

Car into crowd in Munich, 2-year-old girl and 37-year-old mother killed in attack

After two days of agony, the sad news arrives: the attack was carried out by a 24-year-old Afghan man who admitted to the police that he had acted voluntarily
Polizia scientifica davanti alla libreria dove esplose l'ordigno (foto Ansa)
Polizia scientifica davanti alla libreria dove esplose l'ordigno (foto Ansa)
Spain

Bomb seriously injures bomb disposal expert, Nuoro fugitive arrested in Madrid

Salvatore Vespertino was wanted since 2023, the device exploded in 2017 in Florence in front of a bookstore
Insularità
Francesco Mura e Alessandra Todde
Francesco Mura e Alessandra Todde

FdI: "Todde gives €68,000 to Il Fatto." M5S: "False, promotion for the Einstein Telescope."

Representative Mura: "Public funds to sponsor a partisan event." Senator Licheri: "Everything is in order and transparent."