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The White House wants the G7 countries to prepare proposals to confiscate Russian assets to help fund Ukraine's budget and reconstruction needs before the next G7 summit in June.

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

New Zealand imposed additional sanctions on 61 Russian individuals and companies in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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.

According to Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, Ukraine's monthly need for external financing in 2024 will reach about UAH 3 billion.

Ukraine has started negotiations with Norway on a bilateral security agreement to formalize their security commitments to support Ukraine against Russian invasion.

Ukraine's foreign minister calls for the use of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, saying that confiscation would be fair and legal under international law.

The Prime Minister of Japan called on the G7 leaders to show solidarity in maintaining sanctions against Russia and achieving a just peace for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that 23,000 multi-storey and private buildings that were destroyed by enemy shelling have been restored.

Ukraine is working on a security cooperation agreement with Japan and will discuss the content of the agreement with the United States after Congress approves further assistance to Ukraine.

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects Ukraine to sign security agreements with all G7 countries to receive financial and military support in the coming years.

Italy and Ukraine signed a long-term security cooperation agreement that lays a solid foundation for a long-term security partnership and defines areas of bilateral cooperation, including military, financial and humanitarian assistance.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Georgia Maloney discussed further cooperation between the countries in the context of Italy's G7 presidency. Zelenskyy thanked Italy for its support to Ukraine in defense and reconstruction.

Ukraine and Italy signed a bilateral security agreement to lay the groundwork for a long-term security partnership between the two countries.

President Zelenskyy met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and the prime ministers of Italy and Belgium on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Creus will visit Kyiv on Saturday to demonstrate the EU's continued support for Ukraine on the anniversary of the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian and Danish delegations agreed to hold a joint bilateral defense-industrial forum to modernize their armies based on the lessons of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Denmark and Ukraine sign an agreement that confirms Denmark's long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, including at least €1. 8 billion in aid and Danish support for Ukraine's air force as part of an aviation coalition.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened a meeting of G7 leaders via video conference to mark the second anniversary of russia's invasion of Ukraine and to emphasize that the West should not show signs of fatigue in supporting Ukraine.

Italy is close to signing a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, which will have political and symbolic significance in support of international law.

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.

According to President Zelenskyy, Ukraine will sign security agreements with several countries in the coming weeks to receive more defense support, financial guarantees, and political cooperation.

Foreign leaders are expected to visit Ukraine on February 24 to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion, and a conference will be held on February 25, with the president and leadership of Ukraine in attendance.

Legal experts have approved the seizure of $300 billion worth of frozen assets from the russian central bank to compensate Ukraine for losses from the russian invasion, as allowed by international law.

Japan's Prime Minister will call for further G7 unity and support for Ukraine amid concerns about "aid fatigue" in the West during an online summit on February 24.

Yermak discussed with Italian Minister Adolfo Urso the strengthening of Ukrainian-Italian cooperation in the security and business sectors, thanking Italy for its support of Ukrainian sovereignty.

Ukraine held two days of talks with Canada to conclude a bilateral security agreement.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgio Meloni is to chair a videoconference of G7 leaders expected to include Ukraine's President Zelenskiy on February 24, the second anniversary of the Russian invasion, to discuss support for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy and Biden agreed to hold an online meeting within the framework of the G7 in the near future and stay in constant contact.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations, trade, restoring peace in Ukraine, and maintaining Ukrainian-Chinese contacts at all levels.