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In the first two months of 2024, Ukraine codified and approved 46 new models of domestically developed weapons and military equipment, which is significantly more than in the same period last year.
Podolyak warned Europeans that they face a choice between accelerating aid to Ukraine to quickly defeat Russian aggression or continuing to try to appease Russia through negotiations, risking that its army will advance into their own territory.
European defense and foreign ministers will meet in Paris to further discuss support for Ukraine and protect Moldova from Russian destabilization.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said that Western leaders should discuss all options for helping Ukraine, without excluding anything, amid.
putin once again mentioned that russia has long-range weapons that can hit targets on the territory of Ukraine's allies.
France may send troops to Ukraine to train Ukrainian forces or help protect the borders, but French soldiers will not take part in direct combat.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer warned against an "escalation spiral" in Russia's war against Ukraine and pointed out that new solutions are needed to bring it to a peaceful conclusion, including with the involvement of BRICS countries such as China and India.
China called on all parties to reach a consensus and create conditions for de-escalation and ceasefire in Ukraine.
The French Senate voted to include the right to abortion in the country's constitution.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects French President Macron to present details of new ideas to strengthen Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.
The Vatican calls Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine a "frightening scenario" that could lead to further escalation.
Bulgaria's Defense Minister says the country will continue military assistance to Ukraine, but will not send troops.
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine believes that for a long time Europeans have ignored the threats posed by russia.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to discuss the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine deserves attention.
Canada will continue to provide military assistance, but will not deploy its combat troops in Ukraine, Defense Minister Bill Blair said.
The United States will not send troops to Ukraine, even for non-combat missions, the White House national security spokesman says.
The United States will not send troops to Ukraine, but will provide military assistance to help Ukrainian troops defend themselves against Russia.
European leaders say they have no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine.
The French foreign minister suggests that Western troops could be deployed to Ukraine to provide support, such as demining and weapons production, without taking part in direct combat.
Spain is opposed to sending European troops to Ukraine and instead wants to limit aid to providing more military equipment.
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg reacted to French President Emmanuel Macron's words that sending Western troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out, saying that there is no consensus on this issue.
The United Kingdom is not planning a major troop deployment in Ukraine, the prime minister's spokesman says.
During his visit to Freiburg, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz clearly rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion that Western troops could be sent to Ukraine.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that sending Western troops to Ukraine, as proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron, is "not relevant now" for Sweden.
Finland has handed over 22 aid packages to Ukraine and will continue to provide military assistance, including ammunition and air defense equipment.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the presence of NATO troops on the territory of Ukraine would lead to a direct conflict between the alliance and Russia.
The Czech Republic and Poland are not considering sending troops to Ukraine, according to statements by their prime ministers after a meeting in Paris, where the possibility remained open but not agreed upon by European countries.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says that NATO has no plans to send combat troops to Ukraine amid reports that some Western countries are considering such a possibility.
European countries support the Czech initiative to purchase EU ammunition outside Europe to further support Ukraine.
The President of Poland said that there is no consensus among European leaders on sending troops to Ukraine, but there is a proposal to prepare a significant batch of ammunition to help Ukraine.