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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russia would cease hostilities only after reaching “firm” agreements. He rejected the option of an immediate ceasefire without specific agreements.

EU Diplomacy Chief Kaja Kallas said that the Russian narrative is present in messages from the United States. She commented on Trump's falling into the Russian disinformation bubble.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that a peacekeeping mission to Ukraine is impossible until Russia wants peace. Discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine continue.

The EU has purchased 21. 9 billion euros worth of Russian oil and gas, which exceeds the 18.7 billion euros in financial aid to Ukraine. Russia's total income from fossil fuel exports since the beginning of the invasion has reached 847 billion euros.

Ursula von der Leyen announced €3. 5 billion in aid to Ukraine in March. This brings the total support from the EU and its member states to €134 billion.

The EU has announced the adoption of the 16th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The package includes economic and individual restrictive measures.

European leaders make parallel visits to the United States and Ukraine to preserve the Western alliance. The EU delegation is preparing a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine, and Macron will discuss relations with Russia with Trump.

Kaja Kallas expects the adoption of the 16th sanctions package against the Russian Federation, which will include restrictions from gaming consoles to the shadow fleet. A new defense initiative is also planned to supply ammunition to Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas is traveling to the USA to meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The purpose of the visit is to discuss important issues and maintain unity between European and American leaders.

Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen said that opening the border with Russia is currently unrealistic due to security threats. He emphasized that trust has been lost due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and ultimatums to Europe.

The agriculture ministers of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia have called on the European Commission to return to pre-war quotas for Ukrainian agricultural products. They also demanded that Ukraine comply with EU standards.

During the three years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine lost 11% of its territory, and 18% in total since 2014. The United States provided 47% of all military assistance, while the EU provided 32%.

European Council President Antonio Costa announced an extraordinary EU summit on March 6. Leaders will discuss strengthening European defense and Ukraine's long-term security.

Tomorrow, an important summit will take place in Kyiv with the participation of 13 offline and 24 online leaders, including the EU leadership. The event will be attended by 24 European Commissioners and will feature a Ukraine-Nordic-Baltic platform.

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) has uncovered irregularities in the procurement of generators for Ukraine through the Polish side. It also found evidence of overpricing and unjustified preferences for certain contractors.

For the first time in the history of the EU, Ukraine has included the parliament as a negotiator in the accession process. The Verkhovna Rada is actively working on the preparation of clusters and is part of the negotiating groups on European integration.

Thousands of supporters of the ultra-nationalist Revival party tried to seize the building of the EU Delegation in Sofia, opposing the introduction of the euro. The protesters threw Molotov cocktails and set fire to the front door, and 10 police officers were injured.

Estonia is providing Ukraine with 10,000 pieces of artillery ammunition and 750,000 food packages for the military. Additional assistance with defense industry products worth more than 100 million euros is also planned.

Rodion Miroshnyk said that the United States plans to “seize” Ukraine's profits to pay off its debts. He also expressed dissatisfaction with possible compensation to Kyiv for losses from the Russian invasion.

France and Italy are slowing down the adoption of the EU's €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine due to budget constraints. The package includes 1.5 million rounds of ammunition and air defense support, but the time for approval is limited.

Viktor Orban said that Ukraine's accession to the EU depends on Hungary's will and could harm the Hungarian economy. He also threatens to eliminate USAID-funded organizations.

The EU is studying options for confiscating frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The use of assets as collateral through the International Claims Commission is being considered.

The United States submitted a draft resolution to the UN on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine with three key points.

The European Union is developing a €20 billion military support package for Ukraine. The plan includes the supply of ammunition, air defense systems, missiles, drones, and other weapons.

On February 22, the world celebrates the International Day in Support of Victims of Crime and the European Equal Pay Day. This day is also the Day of Modesty and World Encephalitis Day.

Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalie Tsmitz said the country is not ready to change Russia's status in the G7. Canada will continue to support sanctions against Russia and insist on supporting Ukraine.

EU Ambassador Katarina Mathernova emphasized the importance of Ukraine for the European community and the continent's defense. She emphasized the subjectivity of Ukrainians and their gratitude for the support, stressing confidence in a common future.

European defense ministers will hold a videoconference to discuss increased support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of a possible reduction in US aid and the visit of European leaders to Kiev.

The President of Ukraine held talks with Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Holob on bilateral relations and defense assistance. They also discussed the food initiative for Syria and security guarantees.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the Vice-President of the European Commission on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia. The parties discussed military support for Ukraine and ensuring peace in Europe.