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Fake news about the sale of Odesa and Mykolaiv regions to France and the UK was debunked by the Ukrainian Center for Countering Disinformation as Russian propaganda aimed at discrediting the Ukrainian government and sowing uncertainty.

France plans to significantly cut public services, such as medical transportation and subsidies, to reduce its budget deficit of 5. 5% of GDP.

NATO's ability to rapidly deploy up to 500,000 troops to its eastern borders in response to Russian aggression depends on overcoming obstacles such as bureaucracy and fragile rail infrastructure, especially in Germany.

The Vatican has issued a 20-page declaration condemning such moral violations as euthanasia, gender theory, surrogacy, abortion, mutilation, torture, human trafficking and other acts that degrade human dignity.

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

As of February 2024, 4. 2 million Ukrainians, accounting for 98% of all recipients, have been granted temporary protection in the EU since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Greece can transfer 32 F-16C/D Block 30 fighters to Ukraine, which have been modernized and have about 60% of their operational life left. In addition, Greece has 24 Mirage 2000-5 Mk.2s in its fleet, which, with the consent of France, could also be transferred to Kyiv.

The French and British foreign ministers warn that Ukraine's defeat would mean the West's defeat and call on other countries to support Ukraine in its war against Russia.

More than 2,200 military personnel from 12 NATO and partner countries will take part in Exercise Sea Shield 24, which will take place in Romania from April 8-21 and will include maritime and riverine operations in the Black Sea region.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crossetto said that a tough and critical channel of communication with Russia must remain open to achieve a just peace and stop Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Russian authorities are stepping up information operations to push Ukraine to negotiate and make the West fear an escalation in Russia's war against Ukraine.

At a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed increased military support for Ukraine from allies, including air defense, ammunition and training, but stressed the need for more and stronger assistance to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian invasion.

French President Emmanuel Macron "has no doubt" that Russia will target the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, recognizing the external risks to the security of the Games.

According to British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, NATO members must urgently increase their defense spending beyond the 2% of GDP target to strengthen defense in the current "pre-war world.

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis does not intend to withdraw his candidacy for NATO Secretary General, despite the strong support of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

In 2023, guests spent 678. 6 million nights in short-term rentals in the EU booked through online platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, Expedia Group, or TripAdvisor, an increase of 13.8% compared to 2022.

Finland does not plan to send troops to Ukraine, but supports Ukraine through military aid packages, including air defense systems and ammunition, and supports Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

Ukraine signed a 10-year agreement on security cooperation and long-term support with Finland, which contains powerful provisions on sanctions, compensation and bringing the aggressor to justice, and Finland announced an aid package of €188 million, bringing its total military support to almost €2 billion.

In 2023, more than 7,000 departure orders were issued to Russian citizens, 34% more than in 2022, with Germany expelling the most Russians - 2,000.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that U.S. troops will not be deployed in Ukraine to avoid a direct conflict with Russia, which is not in the interests of NATO allies.

Several groups of Ukrainian pilots are being trained in different countries to fly the F-16. Two advanced groups in Denmark and the United States are already honing their skills on F-16s.

44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.

China's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in 13 months, driven by an increase in new orders from domestic and foreign customers, which helped boost business confidence to an 11-month high.

A former NATO commander warns that russia may be stirring up tensions in the Balkans to distract Western attention from its invasion of Ukraine.

Indonesia has ordered two Scorpene-class attack submarines from the French naval group Naval Group as part of a defense cooperation agreement signed with Paris in 2021, strengthening its maritime sovereignty and regional naval superiority.

The French Interior Minister confirmed that the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will not undergo any changes despite the increased terrorist threats: 45,000 police officers will provide extraordinary security for the event.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that China and the European Union are strategic partners whose common interests far outweigh their differences. The Chinese foreign minister also emphasized Beijing's readiness to cooperate with the EU in the economic, trade, scientific, and supply chain spheres in order to contribute to the global economic recovery.

China promises to import more high-quality goods and services from France amid ongoing trade tensions over the export of Chinese electric vehicles to Europe.

The Philippines has ordered a maritime security beef-up to counter the challenges of territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea amid escalating tensions and mutual accusations.

France expects China to send very clear signals to Russia in connection with the war in Ukraine.