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18-year-old Yaroslav Lavreniuk won in the U20 and U23 categories in Altenberg. This is the best result in the history of the Ukrainian national team's performance in this sport.
According to the head of state, the new war in the Middle East exacerbated the existing shortage and diverted international attention from Ukraine.
Ukraine will receive a record 11. 5 billion euros in military aid and strengthen air defense. The parties discussed joint drone production and EU accession.
Ukrainian instructors will train German soldiers in the tactics of using UAVs and artillery. The cooperation is part of NATO's preparation for a Russian attack in 2029.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the arrival of the German part of the missiles for air defense. The supply of PAC-3 was agreed upon by several countries at the last Ramstein meeting.
Germany's Federal Police are monitoring Russian tankers in the exclusive economic zone. The authorities are acting within the framework of international law and assessing shipping risks.
The Essen court sentenced a teenager for the murder of a woman and her daughter in Dorsten. The boy confessed to beating the victims, who were also citizens of Ukraine.
Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk met the Bundestag leader in Kyiv. The head of the German parliament is expected to meet with Zelenskyy, among others. The visit is dedicated to energy, protection against drones, and solidarity with Ukraine.
Boris Pistorius has agreed with partners on the transfer of 30 PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine. Germany will provide another 5 units, with delivery expected within a few weeks.
Expert Serhiy Kuyun explained the price increase by the need to purchase new batches at world prices. The cost of diesel at the border reached 80 hryvnias.
According to SIPRI, Ukraine ranked second among recipients of US weapons. Germany directs 24% of its defense exports to help Ukrainians.
Russia's share of the global arms market has shrunk to 6. 8 percent due to isolation. Germany has surpassed China and Russia in terms of international deliveries.
The Ukrainian women's team took third place in the relay at the World Championships in Arber. The team won the Junior Nations Cup and the relay standings at the end of the season.
Ukrainian Nazar Chepurnyi took first place in the vault at the competition in Baku. This is his second consecutive gold medal this season.
Ukrainian para-biathletes won six awards, including three gold medals. The Ukrainian national team took first place in the standings, ahead of the Chinese team.
Claude's daily downloads in the US reached 149,000, surpassing ChatGPT. Its active audience grew by 183% after Anthropic rejected a deal with the US government.
Lithuanian prosecutors have charged five individuals with terrorism on behalf of Russian intelligence after an attempt to plant incendiary devices on airplanes. An international investigation uncovered 22 individuals involved in crimes organized by Russian intelligence.
In total, Merkusyna has six medals from junior world championships (2 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze). This victory was the fourth for the Ukrainian national team at the current tournament.
Due to the war in the Middle East and the escalation around Iran, fuel prices in Europe have risen. The highest prices are recorded in the Netherlands, where gasoline costs 2.19 euros per liter.
German Uniper is negotiating with Canada to increase LNG purchases to diversify energy supplies. This will help Germany reduce its dependence on energy resources from the United States.
The ongoing crisis in Iran, which has halted energy supplies and LNG production in Qatar, threatens rising electricity prices in Europe. This will weaken the competitiveness of industry, says the CEO of Statkraft.
For over three weeks, Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets did not have enough missiles to shoot down Russian drones and missiles due to depleted supplies from partners. This occurred precisely as Moscow was preparing for a large-scale winter air campaign.
European countries are working to strengthen Cyprus's defense after a drone attack on a British airbase. France, Italy, and Greece will coordinate the deployment of military forces in Cyprus and the Eastern Mediterranean.
The Ukrainian national shooting team won the medal standings at the European Championship in Yerevan, securing 14 awards. Ukrainian athletes won five gold, three silver, and six bronze medals.
Ten Northern European countries, including Germany and Poland, have agreed to prepare for cross-border civilian evacuation. This decision was made based on Ukraine's experience to minimize chaos and protect citizens in the event of aggression.
Germany has handed over the first 13 vehicles to Ukrzaliznytsia for the rapid restoration of damaged infrastructure after Russian shelling. This aid is part of a larger support package, which includes 18 vehicles, 32 generators, and 18 units of special equipment.
In 2025, the volume of domestic transfers through payment systems amounted to UAH 1. 3 trillion. $2.5 billion was received in Ukraine, mainly from the USA, Germany, and Israel.
Nazar Chepurnyi became the best athlete of February according to the NOC of Ukraine. He won the World Cup stage in artistic gymnastics in the vault in Germany.
Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution warns of increasing risks of Russian interference in state parliamentary elections. German counterintelligence assesses the threat as "extremely serious," predicting large-scale information manipulation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe would not agree to a deal on Ukraine concluded without taking into account the position of Europeans. He emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow for Putin to make concessions.