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Despite the proposal of Kyiv and Washington for a truce, Putin is not ready to retreat from his demands. He insists on "resolving the root causes" of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.
The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, stated that Ukraine will not agree to freeze the conflict, and its position coincides with the position of American partners in this. Both sides are against scenarios such as "Minsk-3".
In 2024, the number of measles cases in Europe has doubled, reaching its highest level since 1997. WHO and UNICEF are calling for a restoration of vaccination, the level of which fell after the pandemic.
The President stressed that Ukraine will not play with narratives about unwillingness for peace. Kyiv is ready for a 30-day ceasefire to prepare a plan to end the war.
Volkswagen is considering the possibility of producing equipment for the German army due to instability in relations between Europe and the USA. The company is ready to adapt automobile factories for the production of weapons.
According to Reuters, demilitarization is among the few demands of Russia that Trump has not pressured Ukraine on. Europe supports this state of affairs.
The President of the European Commission called for an urgent strengthening of European defense due to the threat from Russia. She emphasized the need to fill gaps in military supplies to Ukraine and provide it with reliable security guarantees.
Tesla sales in Europe have fallen by 43. 5%, and in Germany by 70%. Experts link the decline to Elon Musk's political activities in the Trump administration.
Trump stated that the USA suspended aid to Ukraine due to a lack of willingness to resolve the conflict. He warned of the risk of a Third World War and confirmed trust in Putin.
The Presidents of Ukraine and France discussed the preparation for a meeting of military representatives of the countries on March 11. The leaders share a common vision for achieving lasting peace based on the interaction of Ukraine, Europe, and America.
President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola stated the need to strengthen support for Ukraine ahead of the emergency EU summit. She emphasized that the security of Ukraine is the security of Europe and called for an increase in financial and military assistance.
The President of the European Council stated the inseparable connection between the security of Europe and Ukraine. The EU will continue to support and strengthen collective defense, and will be there during future peace negotiations.
Russia plans to mobilize 3 million soldiers and produce 4 thousand tanks by 2030. France will continue to support Ukraine to strengthen its position in future negotiations with the Russian Federation.
Donald Trump stated that the USA spent $350 billion on Ukraine's defense, while Europe only spent $100 billion. At the same time, European countries spent more on Russian energy resources than on aid to Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen presented the "rearmament of Europe" plan with new financial instruments. The plan involves the mobilization of 800 billion euros and includes financing of 150 billion for defense needs.
Donald Trump stated that Europe has spent significantly more on Russian oil and gas than on supporting Ukraine. Data from the Center for Energy Research confirms this claim regarding EU expenditures in 2024.
Donald Trump said that the United States should worry less about Putin and more about illegal migrants. He warned of the threat of “gangsters and drug lords” to the country, comparing the situation to Europe.
The President of Ukraine meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss defense cooperation. A loan agreement is signed for 2.26 billion pounds to be repaid from frozen Russian assets.
Robert Habeck calls on Germany and the EU to urgently provide billions in aid to Ukraine. The Vice Chancellor insists on allocating 3 billion euros for the purchase of air defense systems.
Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis declared Europe's commitment to finding a solution for Ukraine. He emphasized the need for US support and modernization of European defense infrastructure.
European officials are concerned about Trump's position on Ukraine. An administration adviser said that he might increase pressure on Kiev and avoid direct contacts with Zelensky.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that relations between Trump and Zelenskyy can be improved. According to him, Ukraine should thank Trump for his attempts to achieve peace.
French Defence Minister Lecornu has launched an initiative to create European arms reserves for potential assistance to Ukraine. The proposal will be submitted to European countries for discussion as part of future security guarantees.
The planned meeting between EU High Representative Kallas and US Secretary of State Rubio was canceled due to “scheduling issues. ” The cancellation comes amid rising tensions between the US and EU over migration and freedom of speech.
Trump said that Europe, not the United States, should provide security guarantees to Ukraine. At the same time, the United States will remain Ukraine's partner and is interested in cooperation on rare earth metals.
The US President said that European countries should take the lead in providing military assistance to Ukraine. According to him, this also applies to air defense systems.
The AntAC refuted false reports about the possibility of receiving financial assistance through applications on the website of the Government Contact Center. Reliable information about the assistance is available only on the resources of the Ministry of Social Policy and the Public Services Portal.
The UN General Assembly supports the US resolution on “a swift end to the conflict” between Ukraine and Russia - 93 countries are in favor. Earlier, a Ukrainian resolution condemning Russian aggression was approved.
The President of the European Commission stated that the provision of weapons to Ukraine will be at the center of the EU's attention in the coming weeks. The EU and its member countries have already provided support amounting to 145 billion euros.
Latvian President Rinkēvičs announced that military support for Ukraine would continue at 1. 25% of GDP. Latvia also plans to increase its own defense spending to 5% of GDP.