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Ukraine's grain exports increased by 16% in 2023 to 44. 8 million tons, with the EU remaining the main export destination
Prime Minister Shmyhal and his Polish counterpart Tusk discussed finding a solution to support Ukrainian farmers at the border without harming Polish farmers.
French President Macron is expected to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the latter's visit to Paris.
Polish farmers and carriers threaten to block border traffic in February and March to protest the EU-Ukraine international freight agreement.
As of the end of 2023, Ukraine's losses from the war amounted to almost $499 billion, with sectors such as trade and industry, agriculture, energy, and transportation suffering the most.
Hungary has blocked EU sanctions against Russia over proposed measures against Chinese companies.
An explosion has occurred at a russian defense plant in the Altai Territory, and local residents report feeling a powerful shock wave that shook the windows.
The Government of Ukraine allocated UAH 37 billion for social payments in January 2024, including UAH 20. 9 billion for pensions and UAH 4.7 billion for benefits and subsidies, and payments were made on time and in full.
A World Bank report estimates the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine over the next ten years as a result of a full-scale Russian invasion at $486 billion.
NATO plans to open a training center for Ukraine's Armed Forces to help the country adopt NATO standards and increase its support for Ukraine.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on the 13th package of sanctions against Russia because Germany needed more time to study the proposals, which mainly consisted of blacklists of individuals and organizations.
TikTok will create "election centers" on its app to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June.
The Ministry of Economy has released the draft National Energy and Climate Plan, which outlines goals for Ukraine's energy sector for 2025-2030, including decarbonization of the energy sector by 2050 and the economy as a whole by 2060.
The state secretaries of the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs arrive in Kyiv to discuss cooperation on Ukraine's recovery and accession to the EU.
The EU Commissioner for Energy informed Ukraine that the EU is not interested in extending the gas transit contract with Russia and is focused on supporting Ukraine and reducing its dependence on Russian gas.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions on North Korea for supplying russia with missiles used against Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO will continue to help Ukraine move closer to Alliance standards in areas such as procurement and logistics before a meeting of NATO defense ministers.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged U. S. lawmakers to vote for a $95 billion security assistance package for Ukraine and other partners.
The Government adopted a resolution regulating the receipt and use of international military assistance in accordance with the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Representatives of Ukraine and Poland are negotiating with Polish carriers to stop the constant protests and border blockades that are damaging the economies of both countries.
For the first time, the EU proposes to impose sanctions on companies in mainland China as part of its latest package aimed at closing loopholes that allow Russia to obtain military technology through third countries for its weapons factories, the report said.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will call on EU allies to increase defense production to help Ukraine.
Czech farmers plan to join the protests at border crossings along with other European farmers dissatisfied with EU agricultural policy and Ukrainian imports.
Due to increased migration pressure from Russia, Estonia has warned that it may be forced to close some border crossing points.
NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of cooperation between NATO and the EU to provide long-term defense support to Ukraine.
Chairman Stefanchuk met with Vice President of the German Bundestag Katrin Goering-Eckardt to discuss defense assistance to Ukraine and President Zelensky's peace initiative.
Polish farmers are planning to block all border crossings between Poland and Ukraine starting February 20 as part of a new protest against uncontrolled imports that are harming Polish agriculture.
EU diplomat Josep Borrell warns that russia may launch a new large-scale offensive against Ukraine after the presidential elections in russia.
According to the poll, 80% of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine will win the war.
russia plans to hold the "World Youth Festival 2024" in Sochi to conduct propaganda among Serbian youth and recruit agents to promote russia's interests in Europe, the report says.