Zelensky urges Trump to keep US firmly aligned with Ukraine amid war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to US President Donald Trump to keep the United States firmly aligned with Ukraine as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Speaking from Kyiv, Zelensky highlighted frustration over stalled peace talks and urged stronger US pressure on Russia. He rejected suggestions of territorial concessions in eastern Donetsk, stressing it would abandon civilians and weaken Ukraine’s defence. Marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelensky said Ukraine has preserved its sovereignty, resisted Moscow’s initial objectives, and remains committed to a just peace.
2026-02-25 16:09Frequent seismic activity continues as Tibet experiences 3.6-magnitude earthquake
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Tibet on Wednesday at a depth of 50km, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. This follows a shallow 3.7 quake on February 22, which is more likely to trigger strong aftershocks. Tibet and neighbouring Nepal sit on a major fault where the Indian and Eurasian plates collide, causing frequent seismic activity. Shallow quakes can cause stronger shaking and greater structural damage, highlighting the region’s ongoing geological risks.
