Sending a message to the US, Mr. Zelensky said 'Europe must have a seat at the negotiating table' to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, billionaire Musk's son caused a stir
Báo Quốc Tế•17/02/2025
President Zelensky said no decision should be made on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict without Kiev and Europe, billionaire Musk's son in the Oval Office, European foreign ministers meeting, Indian Prime Minister visiting the US... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian...
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06:16 | February 17, 2025
President Zelensky said no decision should be made on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict without Kiev and Europe, billionaire Musk's son in the Oval Office, European foreign ministers meeting, Indian Prime Minister visiting the US... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian ...
US President Donald Trump (right) receives Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington on February 13. At a joint press conference after the talks, President Trump revealed that the US will increase arms sales to India from 2025, including F-35 fighters, and emphasized that the two countries "will cooperate more closely than ever to deal with the threat of radical Islamic terrorism". For his part, Prime Minister Modi shared: "To ensure energy security for India, we will focus on oil and gas trade. Investment in energy infrastructure will also increase in the nuclear energy sector". (Source: X/@Narendra Modi)
US President Donald Trump with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Musk's 4-year-old son, X AE A-XII, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on February 11. On this occasion, the technology billionaire father and son had a series of remarkable moments that caused a stir in the online community. Their cheerfulness and playfulness contrasted with the serious face of the head of the US. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (left) welcomes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on February 10. The two leaders witnessed the exchange of 11 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in various areas such as energy transition, disaster management, defense, trade and media cooperation. One of the notable MoUs is on Antarctic and Arctic research. (Source: X)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany, on February 15. Mr. Zelensky stressed that no decision on ending the conflict in Ukraine should be made without Kiev and Europe, referring to the phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on ending the conflict. "Europe must have a seat at the negotiating table," he said, adding that Washington appeared to be "preparing the atmosphere" for the Trump-Putin dialogue. (Source: AFP)
European foreign ministers meet in Paris, France, on February 12. French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot, the host, stressed: "There will be no just and lasting peace in Ukraine without the participation of Europeans." He stated that Europe will play a role in ensuring Ukraine's security even if the country cannot immediately join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A joint statement by the seven countries and the European Commission (EC) after the meeting of foreign ministers stated: "Our common goal must be to put Ukraine in a position of strength. Kiev and Europe must be part of every negotiation." (Source: EPA)
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, on February 13, following a meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) defense ministers. A day earlier, Hegseth said the conflict between Ukraine and Russia “must end” and that Kiev’s NATO membership was unrealistic. (Source: Getty Images)
People watch the sunset from a house destroyed by fighting in Jabaliya, Gaza. Last week, President Donald Trump said his plan for US “ownership” of Gaza would not include a right of return for the more than 2 million Palestinians. (Source: EPA)
Policemen monitor Russian FPV drones from an apartment building damaged by airstrikes in the frontline town of Orikhov, Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, on February 12. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has dragged on for nearly three years with no signs of easing. (Source: Reuters)
Rescue workers work near the scene where a car plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, on February 13, injuring at least 28 people. Munich police chief Christian Huber said the suspect is believed to be a 24-year-old refugee from Afghanistan. Bavarian Governor Markus Söder said authorities suspect the attack was intentional. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)
Firefighters work at the scene of a bus crash in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on February 10. The accident killed at least 54 people. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)
Security personnel transport criminal migrants to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Feb. 7. Last week, the Trump administration began transporting criminal migrants to Guantanamo Bay by military aircraft, a move that has sparked backlash from immigration advocates. (Source: The New York Times/Redux)
Hindu devotees gather around a bonfire, February 12, before taking a holy bath in the Hanumante River on the final day of the month-long Swasthani Brata Katha festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal. (Source: Reuters)
Tourists wearing traditional Han Chinese costumes visit the Guangren Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Xi'an, China. (Source: Getty Images)
Nuns from the Abbaye de Jouques attend the Paris Wine trade fair in Paris, France, February 12. (Source: Reuters)
Rapper Kendrick Lamar performs during the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, US, on February 9. Lamar is one of hip-hop's most popular artists and his performance comes a week after he won five Grammys, including song and record of the year for his hit "Not Like Us". (Source: Getty Images)
Thai figure skater Teekhree Silpa-archa performs during the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China, on February 12. The Games officially concluded on the evening of February 14 after eight days of competition with the host country dominating the medal tally (32 gold medals, 27 silver medals and 26 bronze medals). Followed by South Korea and Japan. (Source: Reuters)
Workers at the Buinzoo biological park present a giraffe with a heart-shaped sculpture made of leaves ahead of Valentine's Day in Santiago, Chile, February 13. (Source: Reuters)
Lava flows from a fissure on Italy's Mount Etna volcano on February 10. Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)
People carry their belongings as they flee their homes after a wildfire spread near Lautaro, Chile, on February 9. (Source: Reuters)
Icebergs drift in front of Sermitsiaq Island near Nuuk, Greenland, Denmark, February 9. (Source: Reuters)
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