Europe
In Germany, the Bundestag supported the reform of the "debt brake", which will allow allocating hundreds of billions of euros to strengthen defense and infrastructure. The reform envisages the creation of an infrastructure fund of 500 billion euros.
Friedrich Merz spoke before the vote in the German parliament on plans to unlock funds for defense. He emphasized protection against attacks and called on Europe to increase its military potential.
The President of Turkey is working on organizing a meeting with Trump in Washington to strengthen the strategic partnership. Erdoğan called for the lifting of sanctions and the restoration of cooperation on the F-35 and F-16.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sybiha called on the EU to strengthen the defense capabilities of Ukraine and Europe. He proposed using more frequent aid packages for various sectors.
To deter Russian aggression, Ukraine will need a powerful army and assistance from the West, especially along the 2,100 km front line. The current front line does not give Ukraine the strategic depth to defend itself.
According to Zelenskyy, Russia launched over 1020 strike drones and almost 1360 guided aerial bombs. He called for increased pressure on the aggressor to end the war.
António Costa stated that Europe seeks to ensure Ukraine has a strong position in peace talks. The EU will strengthen Ukraine's defense with political, financial, and military support.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that it may take more than 30 days to reach a silence agreement. Ukraine counts on the support of Europe and America in rebuilding the country and strengthening the army.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that he had joined a virtual coalition meeting where he reaffirmed his strong support for Ukraine. Leaders agreed on concrete actions to support the country.
Zelenskyy stated that Russia has no right to decide on the security of Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized that the deployment of a contingent in Ukraine is a guarantee of peace.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the need to strengthen air defense. He called on European partners not to forget about protecting the sky.
The President of Ukraine emphasized the importance of defining a clear position on security guarantees to achieve lasting peace. He also emphasized the need to increase arms production in Europe.
In Ukraine, prices for medicines, especially domestically produced ones, are increasing. The head of the "Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Ukraine" association explains this by the rising cost of raw materials, energy, logistics, and competition for shelf space in pharmacies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that both Russia and Ukraine will have to make territorial concessions in future peace talks.
The United States has appealed to European countries to increase exports of eggs due to shortages and high prices. The reason is avian influenza, which has destroyed millions of laying hens.
Olga Stefanishyna reminded that the decision on Ukraine's membership in NATO is made by all members of the Alliance. Ukraine is already part of the security space.
NATO Secretary General stated the necessity of normalizing relations with Russia after the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the continuation of pressure on Russia to ensure the seriousness of negotiations.
Over the past 3 years, the fuel market in Ukraine has suffered losses. Gasoline consumption fell by 20%, diesel by 10-12%, and gas by almost 40%.
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.