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Pharmaceuticals at war: "Doctors Without Borders" told whether there is a chance for access to medicines near the front
Access to medicines in frontline territories remains critical due to hostilities. Doctors record the destruction of pharmacies and problems with logistics, especially for the elderly.
China is considering deploying a contingent to Ukraine - media
PRC diplomats offered the EU participation in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The inclusion of China in the coalition may affect Russia's agreement to the presence of peacekeepers.
Lithuania is ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but there is a condition
The President of Lithuania has stated his readiness to send troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission. The condition is a ceasefire and support from other European countries.
Macron announces "coalition of the willing" summit with Zelenskyy in Paris
The French President has announced a summit in Paris next Thursday with the participation of the President of Ukraine. The event will discuss support for Ukraine and increased pressure on Russia.
EU leaders called on Russia to show real political will to end the war, do not see "real negotiations" - Guardian
EU leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and US-led negotiations with Zelensky. They agreed that there are currently no real negotiations.
The EU will continue military aid to Ukraine despite pressure from Russia and resistance from Hungary - media
EU leaders will pledge military support to Ukraine despite Russia's attempts to stop arms supplies. Hungary may block text on support for Ukraine at EU summit.
Six EU countries call for speeding up Ukraine's membership - Politico
Six EU countries have called on Brussels to urgently develop a clear roadmap for Ukraine's accession to the bloc. This comes amid concerns that Hungary is trying to undermine Ukraine's chances.
Szijjártó delighted with Trump and Putin's conversation: the world has become safer
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó approved of the telephone conversation between Trump and Putin, saying it was positive news for the world. He expressed hope that Brussels would not hinder the peace process.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Hungary will hold a bilateral meeting in the near future: what they will talk about
Andriy Sybiha and Peter Szijjarto agreed to meet to discuss agenda issues. This happened against the background of criticism of Hungary's position on Ukraine's accession to the EU.
UKASKO received the "Insurtech Breakthrough of the Year" award from the Association of Ukrainian Banks
UKASKO is a technology provider for more than 20 insurance companies.
Combat experience in planning operations, building a corps system: Zelenskyy announced the tasks of the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Zelenskyy appointed Andriy Hnatov as the new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The main task is the active application of combat experience and the development of the corps system.
Zelenskyi announced the next "Ramstein" in Brussels and new security guarantees
Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced preparations for a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format in Brussels. Meetings on security guarantees for Ukraine are also being prepared.
Xi Jinping declined the invitation to the summit in Brussels: details
The Chairman of the PRC refused to visit the summit in Brussels, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of relations between the EU and China. The event, important for the partnership, remains in question.
The EU removes a number of Russians from its sanctions list after pressure from Hungary and Slovakia, securing an agreement to extend sanctions - media
The EU will lift sanctions against Kantor, Degtyarev and Ismailova after Hungary blocked the extension of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The compromise allowed to maintain sanctions against more than 2,400 Russians.
Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions against Russians unless Fridman is removed from list - FT
Hungary threatens to block the extension of EU sanctions against 2,000 Russians, demanding the exclusion of oligarch Fridman. Restrictions expire on Saturday unless all EU countries agree to an extension.
Screening of Chapter 16 "Taxation" in the context of EU accession negotiations: Kravchenko discussed preparations with the team of the EU Delegation.
The head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, met with representatives of the EU to discuss the "Taxation" section regarding EU accession. The State Tax Service is preparing materials for the screening meeting on June 5-6 in Brussels and is working on adapting to European standards.
Von der Leyen informed the NATO Secretary General about the outcomes of the EU summit on Ukraine and Europe's defense
The President of the European Commission reported on discussions with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg regarding the ReArm Europe plan. The plan aims to strengthen air defense, cybersecurity, and transatlantic partnership.
Zelensky met with the Prime Minister of Belgium: discussed the need for artillery and joint production
The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Bart De Wever, in Brussels ahead of the EU summit. The parties discussed the supply of artillery, the production of drones and missiles, and also expressed gratitude for the F-16s.
Zelensky arrived at the EU summit
The President of Ukraine arrived in Brussels for a special meeting of the European Council on defense issues. On the agenda are military assistance, frozen assets of the Russian Federation, and new sanctions.
EU has not yet been able to agree on the amount of military aid to Ukraine for this year ahead of the summit - Reuters
EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.
Zelensky will visit the EU summit tomorrow - media
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will participate in the EU summit on March 6 in Brussels. On the agenda - the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and the use of frozen Russian assets.
Preparing for the EU summit - Zelensky
The President of Ukraine held talks with the leaders of European countries ahead of the EU summit. On the agenda of the summit - the defense of Europe, assistance to Ukraine, and new sanctions against the Russian Federation.
President of the European Council responded to Orban's letter on the war in Ukraine and negotiations with Russia: what he said
Antonio Costa said that peace is not just a ceasefire that will give Russia time to return stronger. He was responding to Orban's letter demanding direct negotiations between the EU and Russia, following the example of the United States.
Orban demands “direct negotiations” with Russia “following the example of the United States” from the EU
The Hungarian prime minister sent a letter to the head of the European Council with a proposal to hold direct talks with Russia on Ukraine. Orban believes that the EU should follow the example of the United States in achieving peace.
EU is preparing its biggest security initiative since the Cold War: Bloomberg has learned three elements of the plan
The European Union is developing the largest regional security initiative since the Cold War. The plan includes hundreds of billions of euros for defense and consists of three key funding elements.
Zelensky invited to EU summit on Ukraine on March 6
European Council President Antonio Costa invites Zelenskyy to Brussels for a special meeting on European defense. The meeting will begin at 12:30 with a discussion of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Europe considers creation of a “rearmament bank” or defense fund with British participation - FT
European officials are developing proposals to create a special defense fund to increase military investment. They are considering a “rearmament bank” and a special targeted instrument with a budget of 500 billion euros.
Merz unexpectedly meets with Macron in Paris: they were to discuss the US position on the war in Ukraine
CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz made his first foreign visit to Paris to meet with Macron. The conservative bloc won 208 seats in the Bundestag, but this is not enough to form a government.
Ukrainian insurtech enters the European level: UKASKO as part of the AUB delegation in Brussels
UKASKO representatives took part in meetings with European officials and financial institutions in Brussels. The delegation discussed digital transformation and the implementation of insurtech solutions in the financial sector.
“The cheapest guarantee of security": Kallas emphasizes that Ukraine should in the end become a part of NATO
The EU foreign policy chief said that NATO membership is the strongest and cheapest security guarantee for Ukraine. She emphasized the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the Alliance and praised the Ukrainian army as the strongest in Europe.