The US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on imports of Russian oil and diamonds, as well as three companies from the UAE and Liberia for violating price restrictions on Russian oil.
The EU is preparing to expand its sanctions list and approve a new package of restrictions against Russia on February 24, the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
To counteract the reduction in livestock, the government will provide UAH 7 thousand of state aid per head to farmers with 3 to 100 cows.
The law enforcement officer and four of his accomplices will be tried for organizing an illegal scheme to smuggle conscripts across the Ukrainian border to Romania for a reward of 3500-6000 euros.
The European Parliament adopted a resolution expressing concern over Russia's ongoing efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation.
Starting February 12, the electronic bus queuing service will be extended to all 29 checkpoints on Ukraine's borders with the EU and Moldova.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions on 55 companies and more than 60 individuals as part of a new package of restrictions to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Italian Parliament has approved the extension of military aid to Ukraine for one year, including weapons, vehicles and equipment to support Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia.
The German frigate Hesse was sent to the Red Sea to participate in the upcoming EU naval mission to protect merchant ships from Houthi attacks in Yemen.
Advisor to the Head of the Presidential Office emphasizes that for international partners, military support for Ukraine is an investment in reducing the risks of global war, according to the Advisor to the Presidential Office.
The European Parliament called on the EU to strengthen sanctions against Belarus and release 1400 political prisoners held there.
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation discussed Ukraine's short- and long-term cyber defense needs with U. S. partners to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity against russian threats.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for further solidarity between the US and Europe to support Ukraine and prevent Russia from winning Russia's aggression, stating that the consequences of failing to stop Russia and Putin will worsen global security.
The DGF sells off the property of Concorde Bank, despite the lack of such a need.
January 2023 was the hottest January on record, according to the EU's Copernicus climate change service, with temperatures 1. 7°C above the pre-industrial average for that month, putting the world on track to exceed the 1.5°C warming limit by around 2030.
The European Commission is preparing for a possible increase in trade restrictions and a more aggressive political style if Donald Trump wins the US presidential election.
The Italian company continues to supply weapons to Russia through third-party intermediaries despite the sanctions.
The EU will not impose sanctions on Tucker Carlson for his interview with Putin, as the MEP does not have the authority to impose sanctions, but about 250 Russian individuals and companies will soon be sanctioned for the war in Ukraine.
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia Küllike Sillaste-Elling to discuss the structure and thematic blocks of the future bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Estonia.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to discuss the intensification of Russian attacks, thank the EU for its support, and call for more ammunition to repel the aggression.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko shows EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell the damage caused by the Russian attack on a residential building in Kyiv, which killed 4 civilians and injured 40 others.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with EU High Representative Josep Borrell to discuss further EU support for Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression and the priority needs of the Ukrainian defense forces.
European lawmakers have proposed sanctions against Tucker Carlson for his interview with putin, citing that Carlson's pro-russian views may violate EU policy against helping war criminals.
Sweden is allocating EUR 26. 4 million to support energy efficiency projects in Ukrainian communities through the Eastern European Partnership Energy Efficiency and Environment Fund.
During the meeting, President Zelenskyy thanked Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament Rosen Zhelyazkov for Bulgaria's active assistance and support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.
The European Commission has proposed to raise the fee for Schengen visas in 2024 due to rising inflation in the EU.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister received the latest report from Washington on possible scenarios for approving U. S. aid to Ukraine, noting that Congress needs to decide on a baseline scenario, as everything is very confusing.
Despite the fact that Ukraine is constantly short of shells, while Russia has more artillery shells, Russia is not winning victories on the frontline because Ukrainian soldiers are heroically and creatively stopping the Russian offensive with other types of weapons.
The ICC blocks Ukraine's attempt to create a specialized international tribunal to try Russian leaders for crimes committed on the territory of Ukraine.
The EU High Representative said that the EU will provide Ukraine with all the necessary support as soon as possible, including more than 1 million pieces of ammunition by the end of the year.