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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.

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the need for continuous supplies of weapons to Ukraine, including air defense, artillery and armored vehicles, during meetings with Czech parliamentary leaders.

The G7 leaders disagreed on the legality of the withdrawal of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine, with France disputing the US position that this is allowed under international law.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina Borjana Krišto in Tirana, thanking her for her political support of Ukraine and discussing mutual cooperation and support for EU membership.

President of Ukraine Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of North Macedonia Gjaferi sign a joint declaration in support of Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration and NATO membership.

The EU Council approves a four-year, €50 billion aid plan called the Ukraine Facility to support Ukraine's economic recovery.

The leaders of Ukraine and Moldova discussed russia's attempts to destabilize the situation in Transnistria and effective tools to counter Russian influence.

President Zelenskyy and Croatian Prime Minister Plenkovic discussed potential agreements between Ukrainian and Croatian private companies in the areas of demining, rescue equipment, and drone production.

The German Finance Minister proposes to use the interest from frozen Russian assets totaling billions of dollars to finance Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

The Balkan countries still have Soviet weapons stockpiles that could be a cheaper alternative to NATO weapons for Ukraine, but some of them refuse to accept direct deliveries.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear pro-Ukrainian position and continuing to provide weapons to Ukraine, noting that the loss of clarity threatens to enter a phase of darkness, and that stopping the supply of weapons would be cynical and absurd.

Ukraine exported excess electricity to Poland on an emergency basis due to lower-than-expected consumption despite cooler temperatures.

The EU is preparing to completely cut off Russian gas supplies through Ukraine by the end of the year, as it has already sharply reduced its imports of Russian gas, oil, and coal over the past two years.

EU High Representative Josep Borrell is forced to miss a debate in the European Parliament because his doctors advised him to avoid public events for a short time due to minor health problems.

The Vatican calls Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine a "frightening scenario" that could lead to further escalation.