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NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg has sharply criticized Donald Trump's statement to attack NATO members who do not fulfill their financial obligations, saying that any attack on the Alliance will be met with a united response, and that undermining allies increases the risks to soldiers.

The President of the European Council criticized Trump's statements about encouraging Russian attacks on NATO allies as only serving Putin's interests and not bringing more security or peace.

According to UN statistics, Hungary ranks penultimate among the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees under the UN refugee response plan, despite Orban's claim that Hungary is making the greatest efforts.

NATO troops are conducting winter exercises in Estonia, involving about 1,100 soldiers from different countries to practice winter operations and protect against potential threats from russia and belarus.

The Ministry of Defense will allow military units to keep accounting registers and property registers only in electronic form to reduce bureaucracy and strengthen cybersecurity.

Ukraine's Defense Minister discussed the transition of the Ukrainian army to NATO standards with a NATO representative ahead of this year's NATO Summit.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged the allies to develop their military industry faster to prepare for a possible long-term confrontation with Russia.

NATO plans to take over the coordination of arms supplies to Ukraine to protect against possible changes in US policy if Trump wins the next election.

A spokesperson for the Armed Forces of Ukraine said that the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel General Oleksandr Syrsky, who has experience in numerous operations to defend Ukraine, will bring the enemy many "unpleasant surprises.

The Slovak parliament has approved the closure of the country's anti-corruption agency, despite street protests and warnings from the EU.

The Ministry of Defense is working to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense and information security by filling in gaps in legislation, establishing a Cyber Security Operations Center, and engaging the resources of an international IT coalition of 12 countries.

NATO authorizes the rapid deployment of military groups to Romania in the event of security threats that threaten the country's independence or sovereignty.

Nordic and Baltic lawmakers expressed concern over delays in providing military assistance to Ukraine and called for a clearer American strategy to counter Russian aggression.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with U. S. senators from both parties during his visit to Washington to discuss further assistance to Ukraine.

Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin will chair a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Brussels on February 14 to discuss the war in Ukraine and the international support needed to defend its territory.

Putin's interview with Tucker Carlson demonstrates the Kremlin's connection to the Trump Republican Party and could boost Donald Trump's chances of re-election by convincing Republicans to continue blocking US military aid to Ukraine.

NATO-Ukraine Council to meet on February 15 in Brussels.

Finland has extended the closure of the border with Russia for another two months, until April 14, due to security risks.

The Italian Parliament has approved the extension of military aid to Ukraine for one year, including weapons, vehicles and equipment to support Ukraine in its confrontation with Russia.

Ukraine has started detailed negotiations with Denmark on a bilateral security agreement that would reaffirm Denmark's strong support for Ukraine, including military assistance.

The Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine outlined the achievements of the Army of Drones over the year, including the elimination of unnecessary bureaucracy, the introduction of transparent procurement, and the creation of the world's first companies of attack UAVs.

Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation discussed Ukraine's short- and long-term cyber defense needs with U. S. partners to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity against russian threats.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for further solidarity between the US and Europe to support Ukraine and prevent Russia from winning Russia's aggression, stating that the consequences of failing to stop Russia and Putin will worsen global security.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the Hungarian parliament may ratify Sweden's application for NATO membership after it reconvenes in late February.

The nineteenth meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense will be held in Brussels on February 14 to discuss further support for Ukraine in the context of the war with Russia.

During the meeting, President Zelenskyy thanked Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament Rosen Zhelyazkov for Bulgaria's active assistance and support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference calls for greater European responsibility in security and cooperation.

Parliament adopts a law introducing NATO standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including clinical protocols and regulations on pre-hospital care.

The United States continues to supply Ukraine with military equipment purchased under the USAI program and will do so for years under long-term contracts, the Pentagon says.

Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk met with his Bulgarian counterpart to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, Bulgaria's support for Ukraine through military aid, and the confiscation of Russian assets to compensate for war damage.