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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the EU summit on March 6 in Brussels. On the agenda - the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and the use of frozen Russian assets.

The President of Ukraine held talks with the leaders of European countries ahead of the EU summit. On the agenda of the summit - the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and new sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Customs rules in neighboring countries differ from those in Ukraine, particularly regarding duty-free import of goods and products. In the EU and Moldova, there is a limit of 300 euros, and for cigarettes - only 40 pieces.

The Cabinet responded to the petition about blocking Russian music, explaining the lack of legal grounds for a ban. Ukraine is working on harmonizing its legislation with EU norms for possible restrictions on content from the aggressor country.

Members of the European Parliament from the Volt party are preparing a 9-point plan for reforming the EU. Among the proposals are stripping Hungary of its voting rights and creating a joint European army.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced an address to the nation on Wednesday evening due to "times of great uncertainty. " The speech will take place on the eve of the EU summit on support for Ukraine and the defense of the European Union.

The EU Justice and Home Affairs Council will consider the issue of a tribunal for the russian president and the fight against impunity for war crimes.

The European Union plans to discuss a digital system called the European Entry and Exit System (EES) to control the entry and exit of third-country nationals. The system will include biometric identification and automatic registration of border crossing data.

The President of the USA announced the implementation of mirror tariffs on imports from other countries starting April 2. Trump emphasized the unfairness of the current system, where the USA imposes lower tariffs than their trading partners.

The President expressed regret over the breakdown of negotiations at the White House but emphasized the importance of constructive cooperation. The EU presented the ReArm Europe plan worth €800 billion to strengthen defense, which includes additional air defense for Ukraine.

The French Minister of Finance is calling for an acceleration in the increase of the country's defense spending. This comes against the backdrop of a possible U.S. withdrawal and a new EU plan for "rearming Europe" amounting to 800 billion euros.

Ukraine is ready for peace negotiations, but only on its own terms and according to the President's formula. The Prime Minister named potential security guarantors for Ukraine, including the USA, the EU, and the United Kingdom.

The USA plans to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, which has raised concerns in the EU. The European Union is urging the USA to reconsider protectionist measures and work towards a joint solution to preserve global trade.

American indices Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell by 1. 48-2.64% due to Trump's introduction of new tariffs. The U.S. President is imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China starting March 4.

Donald Trump stated that Europe has spent significantly more on Russian oil and gas than on supporting Ukraine. Data from the Center for Energy Research confirms this claim regarding EU expenditures in 2024.

The European Commission plans to give car manufacturers three years instead of one to meet CO2 emissions targets. Car companies faced fines of up to 15 billion euros for exceeding emission limits in 2025.

Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated the possibility of blocking military and financial aid to Ukraine if gas transit to Europe does not resume. He also proposes an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said that it was impossible to resume the work of Nord Stream-2. According to him, the pipeline is technically difficult to restore, and politically the project has already been exhausted.

The Ukrainian president said that suspending US aid would only benefit Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with the United States and expressed hope for continued support.

The President of the European Commission will present a plan to strengthen the European defense industry to EU member states. The “Rearm Europe” plan will be presented on March 4 via an official letter.

Antonio Costa said that peace is not just a ceasefire that will give Russia time to return stronger. He was responding to Orban's letter demanding direct negotiations between the EU and Russia, following the example of the United States.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed concern about the political course of a number of countries and the escalation of violence in the world. Particular attention was paid to the wars in Ukraine and other countries, and women's rights in Afghanistan and Iran.

Shares of Rheinmetall, Saab, and Dassault Aviation rose by 8. 9-15% after the announcement of Ukraine's defense. European leaders plan to create a “coalition of the willing” and allocate €200 billion for defense.

At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.

The United States plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods starting March 4 due to the fentanyl problem. China is developing countermeasures that will include tariff and non-tariff restrictions on American goods.

Hungary rejected a draft EU document on security guarantees and military assistance to Ukraine. Slovakia also refused to provide financial and military support to Kyiv.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said it was inappropriate to consider EU membership because of the risk of polarizing society. According to a recent poll, 53% of Norwegians oppose joining the EU.

The Prime Minister of Poland said that there is no common position on the confiscation of seized Russian assets among Western countries. Some countries fear the consequences for the euro and the banking system.

Canada has imposed sanctions on 31 Russians and Russian paramilitary groups supporting aggression in Ukraine. The decision was announced by Justin Trudeau during a summit in London.

The President of the European Commission announced a new plan to strengthen the EU's defense at the March 6 summit. The plan includes increased investment in defense and security guarantees for Ukraine.