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Mike Waltz said that Ukraine's accession to NATO is not currently under consideration. This followed Zelenskyy's statement that he was ready to leave office in exchange for membership in the Alliance.
Defense Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Waltz refused to call Russia the aggressor in the war against Ukraine. Trump's advisors avoided direct answers, calling the situation “complicated.
Estonia increased military aid to Ukraine by 25% and pledged to allocate 0. 25% of GDP annually. Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized that only Ukraine should determine the terms of the peace process.
Mette Frederiksen said that Ukraine's membership in NATO is the strongest and cheapest guarantee of security. The Prime Minister called on European countries to increase their support for Ukraine and warned against a temporary ceasefire.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted an appeal to parliaments, governments and international organizations on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion. 244 MPs supported the document with calls for military, economic assistance and promotion of European integration.
Alexander Stubb presented a plan for the peace process, including sanctions pressure and a ceasefire. The plan is based on Finland's experience and envisages preserving Ukraine's independence without concessions on EU and NATO membership.
Piotr Pawel said that peace cannot be achieved at any cost and should not humiliate Ukraine as a victim of aggression. He emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine and its accession to NATO.
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems. President Nausėda called on the allies to jointly produce weapons and expand training programs for the Ukrainian military.
European leaders make parallel visits to the United States and Ukraine to preserve the Western alliance. The EU delegation is preparing a €20 billion military aid package for Ukraine, and Macron will discuss relations with Russia with Trump.
Friedrich Merz, the winner of the Bundestag elections, expressed doubts about the future of NATO in its current form. He suggested the possibility of creating an independent European defense structure to replace the Alliance.
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkinen said that opening the border with Russia is currently unrealistic due to security threats. He emphasized that trust has been lost due to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and ultimatums to Europe.
A massive rally in support of Ukraine was held on Prague's Old Town Square with the participation of President Petr Pavel. Similar rallies were also held in Brno and Brussels, and one in Pilsen is scheduled for February 24.
Keith Starmer and Emmanuel Macron agreed to present a unified position on support for Ukraine at the talks in the United States. They emphasized the importance of Ukraine's participation in any peace talks.
Trump's special representative Steve Vitkoff stated that a near-complete peace agreement has been reached between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. According to him, the Istanbul Protocol Agreement can serve as the basis for a peace settlement.
During the three years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine lost 11% of its territory, and 18% in total since 2014. The United States provided 47% of all military assistance, while the EU provided 32%.
Zelenskyy announced the development of Ukrainian analogs of Patriot air defense systems. Ukrainian developments Palianytsia, Peklo, and Ruta are already striking at Russian territory, and ballistic missile production is being prepared.
Steve Witkoff said that the Russian-Ukrainian war was provoked, but not necessarily by Russia. He also announced the signing of an agreement between the US and Ukraine on mineral resources this week.
The President of Ukraine said that joining NATO is the most cost-effective option for security guarantees. Europe, the United States and Russia should be represented at the table of future negotiations.
The commander of the Swiss Armed Forces announced his readiness to provide 200 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. This requires a request from the UN and the approval of the Swiss government.
After a meeting with Donald Trump, Andrzej Duda said that the United States has no plans to reduce its military presence in Poland. Trump praised Warsaw for its defense spending and plans to visit the country in the near future.
Viktor Orban said that Ukraine's accession to the EU depends on Hungary's will and could harm the Hungarian economy. He also threatens to eliminate USAID-funded organizations.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Polish Foreign Minister on NATO military spending and market access. The two sides discussed the war in Ukraine and the need for increased defense investment by Allies.
NATO's Senior Representative to Ukraine, Patrick Turner, has stated the need to prevent the signing of the Minsk-3 agreement. The Alliance has provided more than €50 billion in military aid to Ukraine and is calling on European allies to increase their support.
European defense ministers will hold a videoconference to discuss increased support for Ukraine. The meeting will take place against the background of a possible reduction in US aid and the visit of European leaders to Kiev.
Politico published a list of 29 instances when Donald Trump supported the interests of Russia and Putin. These include a 90-minute conversation with Putin, denial of Russian aggression, and support for the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
The conservative New York Post has published an article with 10 key points about the war in Ukraine. The publication refutes Trump's statements about Zelensky and emphasizes that Putin is the real dictator.
The French president is discussing the possibility of increasing defense spending from 2. 1% to 5% of GDP if US support for NATO weakens. Macron has also stated his readiness to send forces to support peace in Ukraine once it is achieved.
U. S. Vice President Jay D. Vance criticized Germany's policy on restricting freedom of speech on the Internet. He stated that the U.S. military presence in Germany could be reviewed due to Berlin's position.
53% of Danish citizens support the participation of the Danish military in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Most Danes also favor Ukraine's accession to the EU (66%) and NATO (68%).
The British plan envisages the deployment of 30,000 EU peacekeepers to protect Ukraine's strategic cities. Experts consider the plan unlikely due to the refusal of EU countries and Russia's position on NATO troops.