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The European Union is discussing the possibility of continuing to support Ukraine in the event of a Trump administration. The EU has already provided €118 billion in aid, but is critically dependent on American military resources.

On 13 February, the largest conference for Ukrainian entrepreneurs on entering foreign markets will be held. The event will include panel discussions, an exporters' fair, and a business simulation with practical export advice.

The EU Council has extended the mandate of EUMAM Ukraine for two years until November 2026. The mission has already trained 63,000 Ukrainian soldiers and plans to train another 15,000 by the end of winter 2024/2025.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will visit Ukraine in the coming days. He emphasized the importance of EU unity and the need to build its own capacity independently of the United States.

The President of the European Commission congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory. The parties discussed Ukraine's defense, trade, energy, and strengthening ties between the EU and the US.

The World Bank will provide Ukraine with $750 million under the SURGE project to support institutional reforms. The funds will be used to strengthen state institutions and improve public financial management.

At the Budapest Summit, European leaders discussed the future role of the EU and security challenges. Leaders called for greater EU autonomy, especially in security matters.

The President of Ukraine emphasized that there are $300 billion of frozen Russian assets in Europe. Zelenskyy proposed transferring these funds to Ukraine for reconstruction and weapons purchases.

Swiss President Viola Amgerd has announced the final stage of negotiations with the EU on a new political agreement. The talks are aimed at restoring relations after Switzerland's withdrawal from previous negotiations in 2021.

The Dymerska community in Vyshhorod district opened a new ASC building that will provide 250 types of services. The center is equipped with modern equipment and has barrier-free access for all population groups.

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at a meeting of the European Political Community. He emphasized the common interest of all participants - to prevent Russia from winning.

French President Macron held a telephone conversation with Donald Trump, discussing the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron emphasized the importance of taking into account the EU's interests and expressed readiness for further cooperation.

The German chancellor emphasized the importance of EU unity in the event of a Trump victory in the US election. Scholz will discuss this issue with Macron and EU leaders in Budapest.

In October 2024, Ukraine's international reserves decreased by 6% to $36. 6 billion due to the NBU's foreign exchange interventions and debt repayments. The NBU expects the reserves to grow to $43.6 billion by the end of the year.

The French president proposed that the 27 EU member states coordinate a common strategy after Trump's potential victory.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Donald Trump and expressed her readiness for cooperation. She emphasized the importance of the transatlantic partnership between the EU and the US, which unites 800 million citizens.

The European Union is launching the development of a new generation warship worth more than 20 billion euros. The ship will be able to carry drones and resist hypersonic missiles.

The Berlin-Warsaw high-speed rail link is scheduled to be launched by 2030, and its extension to Kyiv by 2040. The European Commissioner will present a plan to connect the EU capitals by high-speed rail.

A joint intelligence service at the EU level is unrealistic, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said.

11 heads of diplomacy, including the G7, have expressed serious concern over the DPRK's sending of military personnel to Russia. Diplomats are working on a coordinated response to this move, which could expand the conflict.

Representatives of the Council of Europe and the EU conduct a monitoring visit to Zakarpattia on the rights of national minorities. The delegation assesses access to education and the implementation of legislation for the region's national communities.

Experts warn of possible power cuts in Ukraine due to Russian attacks and cold weather. The country's power system lost more than 9 GW of capacity after the August shelling.

German company Rheinmetall is completing the construction of its second plant in Ukraine. The first joint shop with Ukroboronprom is already working on the repair and production of armored vehicles.

Richardson, the U. S. Chief Inspector General for Aid Monitoring, arrived in Kyiv. His work is aimed at ensuring transparency of US aid and supporting Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.

A Georgian court has annulled the results of voting at 30 polling stations due to see-through ballots. The Georgian Young Lawyers Association will seek to overturn the results at all polling stations with electronic ballot boxes.

The Georgian opposition has announced large-scale daily protests in different districts of Tbilisi against the election results. Opposition leaders agreed on 5 strategic points and demanded new elections by November 21.

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg attended an opposition rally in Tbilisi, expressing support for Georgian activists. The protesters are demanding new elections, considering the previous results to be falsified.

China has initiated a WTO dispute against EU duties on Chinese electric vehicles, which range from 8 to 35%. Beijing is demanding consultations with the EU, which is the first step in resolving the dispute.

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with Maia Sandu and congratulated her on her election victory. The leaders discussed European integration and Zelenskyy invited Sandu to visit Ukraine.

The Russian Foreign Ministry has changed the name of the Department for Pan-European Cooperation to the Department for European Affairs.