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The French foreign minister assured that there is no conflict between France and Germany in supporting Ukraine, despite disagreements between Macron and Scholz over arms supplies.

Biden announces that the U. S. will make the first military landing with food and supplies in the Gaza Strip in the coming days.

Doctors in Slovenia have withdrawn their consent to work overtime, which could lead to significant problems for medical institutions.

Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine is preparing new security and arms agreements with partners to be signed in March to help defeat Russia and restore security.

Ukraine and the Netherlands sign a bilateral security agreement that provides for €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and further defense assistance over the next ten years.

The mild weather in early March will help curb the rise in energy prices in Europe, serving as a reminder of the effects of climate change.

By the summer, France will provide Ukraine with 100 additional Delair attack drones.

The United States and the United Kingdom discussed security risks and potential Russian interference in their upcoming elections.

Oleksandra Merkushyna won her first gold medal at the World Junior Biathlon Championships in Otepaa, Estonia, in the women's 60-meter mass start.

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.

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has announced that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November 2024 after nearly two decades in office.

France is banning the use of meat names for plant-based products due to legal uncertainty. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced this on Tuesday, February 27.

The G7 leaders disagreed on the legality of the withdrawal of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine, with France disputing the US position that this is allowed under international law.

A small boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel on February 28. Authorities are investigating the incident, but have not yet reported the number of victims.

The UK Ministry of Defense has stated that the use of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles provided by Ukraine is the responsibility of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

In March, Chinese Special Envoy Li Hui will visit Ukraine, Russia, and several EU countries for a second round of "shuttle diplomacy" to discuss the settlement of the war in Ukraine.

France's defense minister announces plans to increase ammunition production to 5,000 rounds per month by 2024 to support Ukraine against a Russian invasion.

European leaders say they have no plans to send ground troops 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.

On March 1, Ukraine will increase electricity exports to Europe by 150 MW, starting next week.

Four climbers were killed and three injured in an avalanche on the Puy de Dome mountain range in the French Alps.

President Zelenskyy said cooperation and determination are needed to end the war and establish peace as he participated in a summit in Paris to discuss European and Ukrainian resilience to Russian aggression.

Ukrainian para-athletes achieved outstanding success at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in France: 13 gold, 7 silver and 4 bronze medals. Maksym Koval set a world record in the shot put.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba claims that frozen Russian assets in Western countries could cover a significant portion of the costs of rebuilding and defending Ukraine from Russian invasion.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident in the actions of French leader Emmanuel Macron, who will hold a meeting regarding Ukraine with other European leaders to discuss urgent steps to support Kyiv.

Ukraine's national diving team won 37 medals, including 21 golds, at the World Diving Cup in France.

The Eiffel Tower has reopened after a six-day closure due to a strike by workers demanding better maintenance and higher wages, and its operator has pledged 380 million euros for repairs and wage negotiations.

During a press conference, President Zelenskyy confirmed that he had discussed providing Ukraine with French Mirage 2000 fighter jets, but did not provide any details about any agreements.

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects Ukraine to sign security agreements with all G7 countries to receive financial and military support in the coming years.

Today, February 24, is the birthday of the lottery. It is believed that on February 24, 1466, the wife of the famous Flemish artist Jan Van Eyck organized the first lottery in the modern sense.