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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia will be fragile without effective security guarantees. He stressed that an agreement without consequences for the Russian Federation will be violated.

London Heathrow Airport shut down on Friday night due to a fire at a power substation. Airport authorities said the closure would last until the end of the day.

Emmanuel Macron is discussing a mission with the UN to support a future peace deal. Together with Keir Starmer, he is forming a coalition of NATO and EU countries for a peacekeeping contingent.

The Norwegian Norges Bank Investment Management fund is buying 25% of Covent Garden in London for £570 million. Asset management will remain with Shaftesbury Capital.

Poroshenko's statements contradict his actions and play into Putin's hands, promoting Russian narratives about the undemocratic nature of the Ukrainian government, the expert believes.

Zelenskyy stated the readiness of various countries to provide a military contingent to Ukraine in case of Russian aggression, but the visions of deployment differ. It is necessary to develop a common strategy taking into account the position of the United States.

The 2027 Tour de France cycling race will start in Edinburgh, and the first three stages will take place in Scotland, England and Wales. The Women's Tour de France will also start in Britain in 2027.

Canada is negotiating with the EU to participate in a project to expand the military industry. This will allow it to produce European weapons at its enterprises and reduce dependence on the United States.

US, British and Turkish arms companies may be excluded from the EU's defence fund if their countries do not sign agreements with Brussels. At least 65% of the funds will go to production in the EU, Norway and Ukraine.

The United Kingdom is considering deploying its troops to Ukraine as peacekeepers for a long term. Up to 30,000 soldiers from different countries may be involved in the mission.

The President of Ukraine held a meeting with Rustem Umerov and Andriy Hnatov, discussing the situation at the front. Key tasks were identified to strengthen the army and interact with partners.

Ursula von der Leyen announced support for Ukraine and called on Russia to support a ceasefire. Europe will strengthen its defense through ReArm Europe.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on world leaders to put pressure on Putin for the sake of peace. He noted Ukraine's readiness for a 30-day ceasefire.

A citizen of the Russian Federation is accused of the death of a sailor as a result of the collision of Solong with the tanker Stena Immaculate. Investigation continues, the ships are still at sea.

Hungary threatens to block the extension of EU sanctions against 2,000 Russians, demanding the exclusion of oligarch Fridman. Restrictions expire on Saturday unless all EU countries agree to an extension.

The military initiated a fundraiser for a ticket home for Oleksiy Poroshenko, who is hiding abroad. They also call on the media to boycott politicians whose children evade service.

The court at Old Bailey found three Bulgarian citizens guilty of espionage activities on behalf of Russia. The group operated under the leadership of Yan Marsalek and was involved in surveillance of Christo Grozev and data theft.

Members of the European Parliament from the Volt party are preparing a 9-point plan for reforming the EU. Among the proposals are stripping Hungary of its voting rights and creating a joint European army.

At the meeting of the Staff, they analyzed the packages of military assistance and funding for 2025. They discussed issues of state resilience and ways to achieve peace through diplomacy.

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.

Donald Trump commented on Zelensky's words that the end of the war will be "very, very far away. " The former U.S. president expressed hope that Zelensky is wrong and stated his desire for a swift resolution to the conflict.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with the leaders of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia about the results of the summit in London. The parties agreed to work on an action plan to ensure real security guarantees.

The President of Ukraine called for strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation and proposed a systematic approach to restrictions. Zelensky emphasized the need to block the shadow fleet and to terminate all economic relations where Russia circumvents sanctions.

Republican Congressman Mike Turner called for continued support for Ukraine but insisted on the necessity of negotiations. He emphasized that Russia remains the aggressor that is killing Ukrainians.

In Australia, James Harrison, who was 88 years old, passed away; his rare plasma saved 2. 4 million children. For 63 years, he regularly donated blood that contained a special immunoglobulin to prevent Rh conflict.

The President said that the signing of the agreement with the transfer of territories to Russia is not peace, but coercion. According to him, such actions will lead to new hostilities in the future.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not trade territories and valuables. Representatives of Ukraine, the United States, Europe and Russia should be at the table to negotiate an end to the war.

At the summit in London, European leaders discussed steps toward peace in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for active U. S. involvement. The UK, Italy, and other EU countries expressed their willingness to cooperate, but some leaders remain cautious.

Paris and London have initiated a month-long truce in Ukraine's air, sea and energy infrastructure. Macron noted that ground fighting would not be included in the truce for the time being due to the difficulty of control.

Canada has imposed sanctions on 31 Russians and Russian paramilitary groups supporting aggression in Ukraine. The decision was announced by Justin Trudeau during a summit in London.