The European Commission has denied the existence of a new proposal on critical minerals for Ukraine, recalling the existing memorandum of 2021. This denial followed reports of possible competition with the United States for Ukrainian resources.
Antonio Costa announced a videoconference of EU Council members. At the meeting, Emmanuel Macron will report on his recent visit to Washington.
The European Union has offered Ukraine a deal on mining that does not compete with the US. European Commissioner Stefan Sejourne said that future cooperation would be “mutually beneficial.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that it is not participating in the meeting in Riyadh today, responding to the AFP report. Earlier, it was reported that talks between the US and Russian delegations were planned in the Saudi capital.
The World Bank has estimated Ukraine's needs for recovery and reconstruction at $524 billion by 2034. The housing sector, transport, and energy were the most affected, with direct losses of $176 billion.
Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 45% in January 2024 after Elon Musk's political statements. The company's market share dropped to 1%, while total sales of electric vehicles in Europe increased by 37%.
At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 213 Shahed drones and 7 X-101 cruise missiles. Air defense forces shot down 133 UAVs and 6 missiles, with damage in Kyiv and Zhytomyr regions.
President Zelenskyy presented new developments of the Ukrainian defense industry to partners, including fiber-optic FPV drones and robotic platforms. During the three years of war, the defense industry has developed significantly and plans to increase drone production.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the resolution on democracy in Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression by 268 votes. The document confirms Zelenskyy's legitimacy and the impossibility of elections until peace is established.
The Verkhovna Rada has voted to terminate the powers of MP Iryna Kormyshkina. The next representatives of the Servant of the People party, Sverba, Melnyk or Paliychuk, may run for her seat.
As a result of the night shelling, windows and the boiler room were damaged in Kherson regional hospital. Work is underway to restore heat supply to the hospital's patients.
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukis said that Russia will not be readmitted to the G7, despite Trump's demand. He also discussed the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's recovery.
Due to the warming weather, electricity consumption in Ukraine decreased by 4. 1% compared to the previous day. In Odesa region, forced blackouts are introduced due to the consequences of Russia's attack on power facilities.
The G7 countries continue negotiations on a joint statement on the anniversary of the war because they disagree with the US position. Washington objects to the wording “Russian aggression” and tries to soften the UN's position.
France is ready to use its nuclear deterrence to defend Europe and may deploy nuclear fighters in Germany. This is happening against the backdrop of US threats to withdraw its troops from the continent and statements about a possible peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
In Kyiv, the air raid lasted for almost 8 hours during the night. Air defense forces shot down an enemy UAV over the Holosiivskyi district, the wreckage fell in a forest park area, with no casualties or damage.
The US and Russian diplomatic delegations will meet again in the Saudi capital. This is a continuation of last week's talks between Lavrov and the US Secretary of State.
The French president said that a truce between Ukraine and Russia could be reached in the coming weeks. Macron also commented on Trump's willingness to meet with Zelenskyy and discuss security guarantees.
A massive air strike damaged buildings in Zhytomyr district. A woman and two children were hospitalized.
The White House spokeswoman announced the expected meeting between Trump and President Zelenskyy in the near future. Trump is counting on signing an agreement on critical minerals and rare earth metals.
The Kyiv Metro is gradually resuming train traffic after the air raid alert at intervals of 4-6 minutes on different lines. There are crowds at the stations, and the subway is working to normalize traffic.
Russian troops attacked Kharkiv and Bohodukhiv districts with KABs, Shaheds and FPV drones. The shelling damaged residential buildings, agricultural machinery and warehouses, and injured 8 civilians.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine's involvement in peace talks. The meeting will take place after Britain announces a new package of sanctions against Russia.
During a fishing competition in Australia, a fisherman fell overboard because of a mako shark that got tangled in his gear. The man was not wearing a life jacket, and the search is ongoing.
Over the past day, 98 combat engagements took place on the front, most of them in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivka directions. The enemy launched 85 airstrikes and carried out about 5,000 shellings.
The EU has adopted the 16th package of sanctions and is working on the 17th. Ministers supported a new military aid initiative for Ukraine, the details and scope of which will be discussed at the March 6 summit.
Kaja Kallas reported an increase in the number of EU countries supporting the confiscation of frozen Russian assets. However, the EU diplomat does not expect an agreement to be reached in March due to the lack of unanimous support.
The EU foreign policy chief said that NATO membership is the strongest and cheapest security guarantee for Ukraine. She emphasized the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the Alliance and praised the Ukrainian army as the strongest in Europe.
EU Diplomacy Chief Kaja Kallas announced broad support for a new defense initiative for Ukraine. Specific amounts of aid and decisions may be made at the EU summit on March 6.
The EU foreign policy chief expressed concern over the US statements but emphasized the possibility of resolving differences. Tomorrow he will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
