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G7 foreign ministers issue a joint statement condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine, North Korea's arms sales to Moscow, and calling on Iran to stop helping the Russian military.

Ukraine expects a positive decision by the US Congress on the military aid package, which is vital for maintaining the US strategic partnership.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged the G7 countries to move faster with the decision to confiscate frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine and received confirmation of additional military aid.

Euroclear has warned that the use of frozen Russian assets as collateral for the issuance of debt to Ukraine could pose risks to European financial stability and expose Euroclear to legal action.

G7 leaders will meet by video conference on February 24, the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to discuss the ongoing conflict.

The United States will continue to support Ukraine's energy sector and help diversify nuclear fuel supplies, said Jeffrey Payette.

Ukraine and Italy discussed the West's refusal to buy russian gas to ensure Europe's energy security and the transition to renewable energy sources.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron will call on EU allies to increase defense production to help Ukraine.

About half of the 50 tankers that have been subject to US sanctions since October 2023 have stopped transporting oil from Russia, indicating that the tightening of restrictions is putting pressure on Moscow.

According to the poll, 80% of Ukrainians believe that Ukraine will win the war.

The EU Council adopts a decision allowing the proceeds from the frozen assets of the Russian central bank to be used to compensate Ukraine for its losses from the war.

Zelenskyy plans to visit Paris and Berlin during the Munich Security Conference to lobby European leaders for a speedy military aid to help Ukraine resist the Russian invasion.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine thanked the IMF for approving the second review of the $15. 6 billion assistance program for Ukraine and discussed further economic cooperation.

The US Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on imports of Russian oil and diamonds, as well as three companies from the UAE and Liberia for violating price restrictions on Russian oil.

The ICC blocks Ukraine's attempt to create a specialized international tribunal to try Russian leaders for crimes committed on the territory of Ukraine.

Ukraine's Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko met with his Moldovan counterpart, Adrian Efros, to discuss illegal migration, organized crime, and border security, especially along the border with Transnistria.

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk met with G7 ambassadors to discuss cooperation against Russia and steps for Ukraine's democratic development and freedom of speech.

Ukraine expects the EU to decide to use the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to compensate for the damage caused by the Russian invasion.

The G7 countries will tighten the rules on price restrictions for Russian oil imports, requiring importers to provide confirmation on a cargo-by-cargo basis that it complies with price restrictions, rather than for the duration of transportation contracts.

The G7 and the EU discuss a plan to use more than $250 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral to finance Ukraine's postwar reconstruction.

Belgium proposes to use the frozen Russian assets as collateral for the issuance of debt for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Canada emphasized the need to continue to support Ukraine and hopes that the bilateral security commitments between Canada and Ukraine will be finalized soon.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister expressed confidence that the US Congress will approve additional funds for Ukraine and urged citizens not to listen to disappointment, as the support of allies continues.

Russian oil tankers continue to sail the Red Sea with little interruption due to Houthi attacks, as they have fewer ties to the Western countries targeted by the attacks, Reuters reports.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed continued financial support from the G7 countries and strengthening Ukraine's economic resilience during a meeting with their ambassadors.

The Italian ambassador to Ukraine met with Ukrainian officials to discuss humanitarian aid, military assistance and funding for demining equipment, with the ambassador assuring that continued support remains a priority.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas called on EU leaders to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine to help rebuild and restore the country's economy.

Italy has unveiled a €5. 5 billion investment plan to strengthen relations with Africa, seeking to boost energy ties and address migration flows.

A Houthi missile hit the Trafigura tanker carrying Russian fuel in the Red Sea, causing a fire on board. Warships were sent to help the vessel.