Europe

On the tenth anniversary of russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine promised to continue the fight until all occupied lands are completely liberated.

According to the report, missiles produced by North Korea that Russia could use this year to strike Ukraine contain many components from Western countries such as the United States, Germany, and Japan.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is forced to allow farmers to continue blockading the Ukrainian border, calling into question his proclaimed strong support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.

A military officer and his accomplice will stand trial for selling two cars imported as humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine for personal gain.

Most Ukrainian refugees and internally displaced persons want to return home, according to a UNHCR survey.

The UK High Court has dismissed a challenge to plans to build a road tunnel near the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, allowing the £1. 7 billion project to go ahead despite concerns that it could cause irreversible damage.

EU member states may buy artillery shells for Ukraine from outside the EU as part of a plan to provide Kyiv with weapons.

Today, on the World Day of Social Justice, various events are taking place around the world to address issues such as poverty, social exclusion, unemployment and human rights.

President Zelenskyy called for rational solutions between Ukraine and Poland to resolve the political situation on their border.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister called on European governments to direct all available European artillery shell production to the needs of the Ukrainian front and European defense.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for keeping Ukrainian agricultural products off the European market, saying that EU rules make production more expensive for European farmers while allowing imports from countries without such rules.

The EU launches a naval operation called "Aspides" to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and respond to Houthi militant attacks in Yemen.

European officials have privately discussed the creation of a continent-wide addition to NATO that could work alongside or replace U. S. security guarantees, depending on the outcome of the U.S. election.

Ukraine's Prime Minister has invited Japanese businesses to invest in Ukraine's energy, agriculture, infrastructure, automotive, mining, and IT sectors to help create a "Ukrainian economic miracle" modeled after Japan's postwar economic growth.

The German Defense Minister calls on the United States to provide additional military assistance to Ukraine to prevent a russian invasion that could harm American economic interests.

Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the EU accession process should take place in accordance with political and historical circumstances, not technical obstacles, and that politicization of every step delays Ukraine's integration.

The EU High Representative stated that every European citizen must understand that Europe is at war with Russia and must work together to defend itself.

Denmark decided to transfer all its artillery to Ukraine and called on Europe to provide Kyiv with more air defense systems and ammunition.

Ukraine and Sweden agree to cooperate in countering russian disinformation campaigns.

Ursula von der Leyen identifies four key aspects of the EU's future arms strategy: increased defense spending, joint procurement, strengthening the European defense industry, and coordination with Ukraine.

Rheinmetall plans to open a new ammunition plant in Ukraine to produce 155-mm artillery shells and metal projectiles in a joint venture with a Ukrainian partner.

President Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. senators for their bipartisan support for Ukraine and discussed defense priorities with them.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz avoided direct answers about providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO.

Today, February 17, everyone can join the Day of Spontaneous Acts of Kindness. The event originated in 1995 in the United States. Its goal is to make people a little happier and spread a bit of kindness around.

Ukraine's women's freestyle wrestling team won one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals at the 2024 European Wrestling Championships in Bucharest, with Iryna Kolyadenko winning gold in the 65 kg category.

President Zelenskyy met with French President Macron at the Elysee Palace to discuss cooperation between Ukraine and France and sign an important agreement.

Allowing putin to succeed in Ukraine and forcibly move borders in Europe would undermine the European peace order and set a dangerous precedent for further aggression, the German Chancellor believes.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine considers anti-Ukrainian protests in Poland unacceptable and calls on the Polish authorities to take a constructive approach to resolving issues related to the transit of Ukrainian grain and trade.

Zelenskyy expects the U. S. Congress to approve further aid to Ukraine to continue its defense against Russian aggression.

Euroclear has warned that the use of frozen Russian assets as collateral for the issuance of debt to Ukraine could pose risks to European financial stability and expose Euroclear to legal action.