**Russia Forms Delegation for US Talks, Considering Minsk Experience**
Russia is preparing a delegation for talks with the United States, including discussions on the war in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to instruct aides to prepare for a face-to-face meeting.
Peskov noted that Moscow will consider the experience of the Minsk agreements in future negotiations. The Minsk agreements, signed in 2014 and 2015 after Russian military offensives in Ukraine’s Donbas, failed to bring lasting peace.
**Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Largest Steel Mill**
Russia’s largest steel mill, Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK), was reportedly targeted by a “massive” Ukrainian drone strike on the night of February 13. The facility produces about 20% of Russia’s steel output and is located around 400 kilometers from the Russia-Ukraine border.
**NATO Takes Over Ukraine’s Security Assistance**
The U.S. will continue providing security assistance to Ukraine, and NATO is assuming a greater role in supporting the country, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on February 13. The move aims to strengthen Kyiv’s position in potential peace talks.
**Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Pumping Station in Russia**
Ukrainian drones hit an oil pumping station in Russia’s Tver Oblast for the second time in two weeks, a source from the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told The Kyiv Independent. The attack caused a fire and forced the facility to suspend oil pumping.
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