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.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
Ukraine and Latvia have agreed on mutual recognition of electronic signatures, which gives Ukrainian qualified electronic signatures (QES) legal force in Latvia. This simplifies interaction for Ukrainians and businesses, allowing them to use Diia.Signature-EU for digital services.
France will not boycott the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina on March 6. This decision was made despite the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes to the competitions under national flags.
President Zelenskyy met with U4U MEPs. They discussed the restoration of Ukraine's energy system and the scaling up of the PURL program.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called for Russia's accountability at the 11th emergency session of the UN General Assembly. She emphasized the forced displacement of 20,000 Ukrainian children, calling it a war crime, confirmed by ICC arrest warrants for Putin and Lvova-Belova.
The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution "Support for lasting peace in Ukraine. " It was supported by 107 states, 12 were against, and 51 abstained.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is systematically attacking Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure. This creates conditions for the physical destruction of Ukrainians, which is consistent with the Genocide Convention.
The UN General Assembly has resumed its 11th emergency special session to discuss the legal and political aspects of Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The decision was made at the request of Ukraine and Latvia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President António Costa, and leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight arrived in Kyiv. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha welcomed them in the capital.
An international investigative team uncovered a network of fraudulent call centers in Dnipro that defrauded EU citizens through crypto investments. Elite cars and millions in various currencies were seized, and 11 people were detained.
Russia has de facto annexed Belarus and uses its infrastructure to attack Ukraine and destabilize NATO. Belarus has lost its sovereignty and is an accomplice in the aggression.
In January 2026, Georgia exported 4. 1 million liters of wine, which is 3.3% less than in January 2025. Export revenues fell to $12.1 million, while sales to Russia increased to $8 million.
Estonia and Latvia have begun implementing the Baltic Defense Line, purchasing 600 bunkers to fortify their eastern border. This project, worth 60 million euros, is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Ukraine has agreed to attract over 600 million euros in financial and technical assistance for the restoration of its energy sector. The country will also receive equipment from at least six decommissioned European combined heat and power plants (CHPPs) and thermal power plants (TPPs).
At the same time, the channel plans to show the opening and closing ceremonies and inform viewers about the context of the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus.
The PURL program remains a reliable mechanism for purchasing American air defense missiles. Contributions of $584 million have already been announced for 2026, but the need reaches $15 billion.
Georgia's "friendliness" rating towards Russia increased from 15 to 19. 4 points over the year, according to a study by a Russian institute. The country is now in the category of "Relatively friendly/unfriendly communication regimes."
Latvia will provide 10 million euros for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine as part of the NATO PURL initiative. The government made this decision on February 17, which amounts to 0.25% of the country's GDP.
Germany and France are discussing possible formats for cooperation in the field of nuclear deterrence. The talks are not aimed at weakening the US role in European security.
Poland will denounce the Ottawa Convention from February 20, 2026, to produce anti-personnel mines for border protection. The decision is part of the "Eastern Shield" strategy due to Russian aggression and the experience of the war in Ukraine.
Latvia and Estonia have expressed their readiness to join discussions on creating a common nuclear deterrent in Europe. Germany and France also touched upon this issue at the Munich Conference.
The European Union is not yet ready to set a date for Ukraine's accession, as stated by Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs and EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas. They emphasize the need to resolve issues in the Western Balkans and Moldova, and also link Ukraine's membership to a peace agreement.
Following the meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense, 17 countries announced new support totaling $38 billion. The aid includes funds for drones, air defense, and missiles for Patriot.
A Latvian court sentenced a truck driver to three years in prison for attempting to illegally smuggle 10,000 cartridges into Russia. The man hid the ammunition in a toolbox, claiming he was transporting it for shooting sports.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure an act of terror. Latvia will provide technical assistance to Ukraine and calls for stronger sanctions against Russia.
Latvia will transfer reserve assets from its thermal power plants to the Kharkiv region for the restoration of heat supply. A joint working group has been established to coordinate logistics and technical parameters of the equipment.
The Ukrainian national futsal team will face France on January 31 in the quarterfinals of the European Championship 2026. The match will take place in Riga at 5:00 PM, with bookmakers favoring Ukraine.
As of this evening, 610,000 consumers in Kyiv remain without electricity. Ukraine is attracting international aid, having received 437 generators and expecting more than 500.
Russia is conducting information and diplomatic activities, questioning Latvia's sovereignty, which is being recorded by Latvian intelligence. This strategy was previously applied to Ukraine, leading to attempts at occupation.
