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Ukraine is actively negotiating security guarantees with 10 countries, in addition to the 7 such agreements already concluded with 5 G7 countries.

G7 countries threaten to ban Iran Air from flying to Europe if Iran supplies ballistic missiles or related technologies to Russia.

If the U. S. Congress fails to approve funding for Ukraine's aid, Ukraine will call on the G7 countries to increase their contributions to support it.

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of India to Ukraine and discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, emphasizing the importance of further involving India in the process of establishing a just peace in Ukraine.

Viktor Pavlushchyk, the newly elected head of the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption, held his first meeting with G7 ambassadors and the Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, where he presented his vision for the NAPC's further development, including team cohesion, improving the declaration process and preventing corruption risks.

Ukraine has a clear plan of action and first results in accessing frozen Russian assets worth about €300 billion to finance the costs of recovery.

The Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with the Ambassador of Spain to discuss Spain's continued support for the treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers, the provision of engineering equipment, and Spain's readiness to assist Ukraine in security, humanitarian aid, gender equality, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.

The UK proposes to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan or bond to provide financing to Ukraine, with the expectation that they will be reimbursed when Russia pays reparations.

Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva starts negotiations with Spain on a bilateral security agreement.

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects all NATO member states and more than 30 other countries to sign security agreements that will guarantee Ukraine's defense.

In March, Ukraine expects to receive €4. 5 billion from the EU and $900 million from the IMF.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal says Ukraine needs at least $37 billion in foreign aid.

According to a CBS News poll, American voters are more positive about Trump's economy than Biden's current economy, allowing Trump to pull ahead of Biden nationally ahead of the midterm elections.

Ukraine is preparing for a Kremlin-sponsored disinformation campaign aimed at undermining President Zelenskyy's credibility as the end of his term approaches.

Switzerland has joined the 13th package of EU sanctions against russia, expanding its sanctions lists to 106 individuals and 88 organizations involved in the supply of weapons to North Korea and the occupation of Ukrainian territories.

Canada and its G7 partners are imposing additional restrictions on imports of Russian diamonds to further reduce russia's diamond export revenues.

The meeting of G20 finance ministers in Brazil ended without a joint statement due to disagreements between the countries over the assessment of the war in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy.

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.