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A cargo ship was fired upon by missiles off the coast of Yemen, causing a fire on board.

The CEO of Mercedes warned EU politicians against protectionism in response to China's actions, saying that any move by the EU to strengthen protectionist policies would be devastating for the European economy.

Latvia became the first EU country to impose restrictions on agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, banning their imports until July 2025.

A spokesperson for the European Commission refused to comment on former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's statements about Kyiv and Odesa, instead recommending that those who are desperate for attention seek counseling and psychological help.

The UK has extended sanctions on more than 50 individuals and legal entities.

The European Union has agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Moscow.

Lithuania has banned the disembarkation and embarkation of passengers at border crossings with the Kaliningrad region by transit trains.

MHP spoke about its plans for 2024 to ensure food security in Ukraine.

Finland plans to permanently close two temporary checkpoints on the border with Russia, which were mainly used for timber shipments but have been inactive for years due to EU sanctions and a halt in timber imports.

EU ambassadors approve the extension of preferential trade terms for Ukraine for another year without changes.

Ukraine is close to receiving $900 million from the IMF as the next loan tranche to help finance its defense against Russia and meet its debt obligations.

President Zelenskiy will hold a conference on February 25 with Ukraine's military, political, and government leaders to discuss the country's future path in areas such as the military, EU/NATO integration, and security guarantees.

Ukraine's ambassador to the EU has called for a ban on the sale of Russian agricultural products in the European Union to help ease tensions among European farmers.

The head of the European Commission says that Brussels intends to present a framework for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU by early summer.

The EU has adopted a symbolic 13th package of sanctions against Russia on the second anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including sanctions against those involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children and restrictions on more than 190 individuals and entities.

Ukraine is planning to conduct a stress test of its gas transportation system in 2024 to test its ability to operate in wartime conditions without russian gas transit.

The European Parliament has found traces of spyware on the phones of some politicians and staff of the Subcommittee on Security and Defense (SEDE).

More than a third of Ukraine's vocational schools have applied to participate in the state program to repair classrooms and upgrade equipment.

The European Union will impose sanctions against russians and belarusians involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children to the occupied territories, according to the draft 13th package of sanctions against russia.

The Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine discussed with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania the issues of cooperation in the agricultural sector between the two countries and thanked his colleague for supporting the uninterrupted transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Romania to European ports.

Since the start of the invasion, Finnish customs officials have launched more than 740 investigations into potential sanctions violations on Finland's border with Russia.

The LockBit ransomware group has been attacking financial institutions and corporations in Western countries supporting Ukraine's defense for 5 years.

President Zelenskyy held a conference call with government officials to discuss the blockade on the Polish border, analyze the situation in detail and determine further steps, defense supplies and the situation on the frontline.

The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against more than 1,900 individuals and entities, including Russian and Belarusian, for another six months, despite Hungary's unsuccessful attempt to remove some individuals from the sanctions list again.

The EU has agreed on its 13th package of sanctions against russia against about 200 individuals and entities, targeting organizations that help Russia circumvent trade sanctions.

Germany is providing more than €1. 4 billion through KfW to support Ukraine's energy sector, housing programs for displaced people, and repairing infrastructure, including healthcare facilities and schools damaged during the war.

Polish and Ukrainian officials held emergency talks to resolve a dispute over the blocking of border crossings caused by Polish farmers' protests against food imports from Ukraine.

Law enforcement officers uncovered five more schemes that helped men evade conscription and illegally leave Ukraine, detaining the organizers in different regions.

According to intelligence, Russia still has enough resources to continue the war against Ukraine in 2025, possibly in 2026.

The EU has agreed on its 13th package of sanctions against Russia, which will be approved on February 24, the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.