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The President of Poland stated that a military contingent is not mandatory for monitoring the peace agreement. According to him, monitoring could be carried out by UN forces, which Russia may agree to.
Britain and France are initiating the creation of a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine after a possible peace agreement. About 20 countries, mostly European, have already shown interest in the initiative.
Viktor Orban, instead of communicating with the press before the EU summit, published a post about the meeting with Macron. He stated agreement on strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, despite the differences regarding peace.
Peskov called the speech of the French president "extremely confrontational". Lavrov assessed Macron's words as a threat to Russia.
EU member states have not reached an agreement on the proposal to determine a specific amount of military aid to Ukraine for 2024. The European Commission proposes to mobilize up to 800 billion euros for European defense.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the readiness to provide Ukraine with intelligence data. This statement came after the United States suspended the exchange of intelligence data with Kyiv.
France and Britain are working on a peace plan for Ukraine, which they plan to present to the USA within a few days. The plan includes a short-term ceasefire and security guarantees, aimed at improving relations between Washington and Kyiv.
The Élysée Palace denied information about Macron's planned trip to Washington together with Zelensky and Starmer. Earlier, the spokesperson for the French government reported the possibility of such a visit.
The head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak held phone conversations with security advisors from the United Kingdom and France. The parties discussed security issues and ways to achieve a just peace.
27 EU leaders will gather in Brussels to discuss a new security architecture and military support. On the agenda is the allocation of 800 billion euros for defense and the issue of using frozen Russian assets.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced an address to the nation on Wednesday evening due to "times of great uncertainty. " The speech will take place on the eve of the EU summit on support for Ukraine and the defense of the European Union.
In Toulouse, 8 Tesla cars were burned near the dealership, and another 4 were damaged. In Massachusetts, 7 Tesla charging stations were set on fire amid protests against Musk's appointment as head of the government department.
Leaders of Ukraine, France, and Britain may visit the USA next week to present a joint position on the peace plan. The plan includes a ceasefire and possible deployment of peacekeeping forces.
The European Union plans to discuss a digital system called the European Entry and Exit System (EES) to control the entry and exit of third-country nationals. The system will include biometric identification and automatic registration of border crossing data.
The French Reaper drone became the target of aggressive maneuvers by the Russian Su-35 fighter in international airspace. The French Minister of Defense reported three dangerous flybys of the fighter near the drone.
British Defense Minister John Healey will meet with his American counterpart to discuss a possible plan for resolving the war. London is conducting active consultations with international partners regarding a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
In the French port of Dunkirk, the largest cocaine shipment in the country's history, weighing 10 tons, has been discovered. The drugs, which arrived from South America, are valued at 320 million euros.
A French Reaper drone experienced three dangerous encounters with a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in international airspace. The French Minister of Defense described Russia's actions as deliberate and unprofessional.
The French Minister of Finance is calling for an acceleration in the increase of the country's defense spending. This comes against the backdrop of a possible U.S. withdrawal and a new EU plan for "rearming Europe" amounting to 800 billion euros.
David Lammy will hold talks with the foreign ministers of the "Weimar+" group regarding Trump's withdrawal of aid to Ukraine. Britain is in contact with the United States at various levels and acts as a bridge for unification.
Viktor Orban will visit France on March 5 at the invitation of Macron to discuss the Russian-Ukrainian war. The visit comes after a meeting of 18 countries in London regarding EU security.
The Vice President of the United States opposed the proposal from Britain and France to send peacekeepers to Ukraine. Instead, he supported the agreement on the distribution of income from natural resources between the United States and Ukraine.
On March 4, the first matches of the Champions League Round of 16 will take place, including the "Atletico" - "Real" derby. Also playing will be "Club Brugge" - "Aston Villa", "Borussia" - "Lille" and PSV - "Arsenal".
Ukraine has not received official proposals regarding the deployment of foreign military contingents from its partners. The Prime Minister stated readiness to discuss this issue after receiving specific proposals.
U. S. President Donald Trump ordered to halt military aid to Ukraine after a tense conversation with Zelensky. The decision sparked a sharp reaction in the U.S. and Europe.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius held a virtual meeting with representatives from five NATO European countries. Participants confirmed further political and military support for Ukraine, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12 in Paris.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged support for Zelensky instead of yielding to Putin. He emphasized that Putin cannot be trusted, and security guarantees must be part of any peace agreement.
U. S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz welcomed European efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The White House refrained from commenting on its own contribution to the peace plan proposed by European leaders.
The British prime minister's office reported that “several options” for a peace agreement for Ukraine are on the table. The key point is the inclusion of an American support mechanism to deter future Russian aggression.
Shares of Rheinmetall, Saab, and Dassault Aviation rose by 8. 9-15% after the announcement of Ukraine's defense. European leaders plan to create a “coalition of the willing” and allocate €200 billion for defense.