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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.

Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.

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.