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Starting March 11, cars with Russian license plates will be confiscated in Lithuania. The exception will be their transit to and from the Kaliningrad region. Such cars can stay in the country for no more than 24 hours with the mandatory presence of the owner

The Belizean-flagged cargo ship Rubymar, carrying 21 tons of fertilizer, sank in the Red Sea after being attacked by Yemeni Houthis, which could cause an environmental disaster.

The EU will pay 50 million euros to UNRWA, but will withhold 32 million until the investigation of charges against 12 staff members accused by Israel of participating in the October attacks is completed.

The Ministers of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and the Czech Republic sign a declaration of intent to strengthen cooperation between their agencies in countering hybrid threats, cybersecurity, and documenting Russian war crimes.

The European Union will step up inspections of carriers to ensure compliance with agreements on grain exports from Ukraine amid Polish protests over Ukrainian goods.

Switzerland has joined the 13th package of EU sanctions against russia, expanding its sanctions lists to 106 individuals and 88 organizations involved in the supply of weapons to North Korea and the occupation of Ukrainian territories.

Ukraine and the Netherlands sign a bilateral security agreement that provides for €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and further defense assistance over the next ten years.

Vocational schools in 7 regions of Ukraine will introduce a new Civilian Drone Operator curriculum to teach students how to fly drones, which are increasingly used in agriculture, rescue operations, and war documentation.

Ukraine has survived the second winter under Russian invasion without blackouts or emergency schedules, and the power system is operating steadily.

The head of the U. S. Treasury Department says that confiscated Russian assets cannot replace urgently needed U.S. aid to Ukraine, which has been delayed in Congress.

The mild weather in early March will help curb the rise in energy prices in Europe, serving as a reminder of the effects of climate change.

Ukraine can buy ammunition from the Balkan countries only through third parties due to the internal legislation of these countries.

NATO's Deputy Secretary General said that Ukraine will eventually join NATO, but he could not say when exactly.

Greece is considering increasing military assistance to Ukraine, including providing air defense and anti-aircraft weapons that are no longer used by the Greek armed forces.

In 2025, the Balkan Stream gas pipeline through Bulgaria will become the main route for russian gas supplies to the European Union and Ukraine after transit through Ukraine is terminated.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that 2024 should be the time for real negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, and the first steps could begin as early as this spring.

Zelenskyy summarized his visits to Europe, announcing new defense deals and aid packages, as well as joint production agreements with partners.

The United States and the United Kingdom discussed security risks and potential Russian interference in their upcoming elections.

In the first two months of 2024, Ukraine received $1. 2 billion in grants and concessional financing from international partners such as Japan, Norway, and Spain, with most of the funds going to social spending through World Bank projects.

The Finnish Foreign Minister suggested using the funds from frozen russian assets to purchase additional weapons and materials for the Ukrainian defense forces.

The European Union will never recognize the Russian presidential elections held in the occupied regions of Ukraine, as they violate international law.

The European Parliament overwhelmingly passed a resolution calling on EU countries to provide Ukraine with weapons until it achieves victory over Russia.

The speaker of the Armenian National Assembly said that Armenia should consider becoming an EU candidate to ensure greater security.

The European Commission has approved a decision granting Poland access to €137 billion in EU funding, with the first tranche of €6. 3 billion expected in the coming weeks and €1.4 billion for investments in agriculture.

European defense and foreign ministers will meet in Paris to further discuss support for Ukraine and protect Moldova from Russian destabilization.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible for Navalny's murder and that support for Ukraine is the best response to the Kremlin's actions.

Europe has already handed over all surplus shells to Ukraine - expert.

Ukraine's energy system remains reliable despite Russian attacks, thanks to strengthened air defense, large-scale repairs of energy facilities, and a shift in Russian tactics to more targeted attacks.

France may send troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces or help protect the borders, but French soldiers will not take part in direct combat.

France is banning the use of meat names for plant-based products due to legal uncertainty. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced this on Tuesday, February 27.