In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
12 Etihad Airways flights departed from Abu Dhabi, although the airline had announced a suspension of operations. Almost 100,000 people tracked the first plane heading to London.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new aid packages for Ukraine, emphasizing air defense missiles as a priority. Decisions on energy and a new sanctions package against those involved in the war are also expected.
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.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced agreements in Munich regarding energy and military aid to Ukraine by February 24. He emphasized the need for air defense to counter Russian terror.
Over the week, the occupiers launched about 1300 drones, over 1200 aerial bombs, and 50 missiles, almost all ballistic, at Ukraine. The main target of the strikes is energy infrastructure, and residential infrastructure has also been attacked.
The US and Japan are strengthening their strategic partnership, modernizing their economic security relationship. This comes amid a diplomatic standoff with Beijing, which has blocked the supply of components to Japan.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with heads of international investment companies in Munich, discussing attracting investments in energy and drone production. Ukraine has lost 10 GW of electricity and needs 15 billion euros annually for drones.
Andriy Sybiha appealed to the G7 countries to increase energy assistance to Ukraine and strengthen its air defense. He noted that Ukraine needs about $15 billion to finance air defense.
Keir Starmer stated that Russia is building up its potential even amidst the war, which creates a growing risk for all of Europe and NATO. He emphasized that Russia's rearmament could accelerate after the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
A meeting of G7 and Ukrainian foreign ministers has begun in Munich, where peace efforts and strengthening air defense are being discussed. China will provide Ukraine with additional humanitarian energy assistance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran in exile, in Munich. They discussed sanctions against the Iranian regime, Iran's cooperation with Russia, and support for Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China has decided to provide Ukraine with an additional package of humanitarian energy aid.
President Zelenskyy is in Munich, where the first joint Ukrainian-German drone production enterprise is planned. He will also hold bilateral and multilateral meetings with partners.
Secretary of State Rubio looks forward to meeting with President Zelenskyy in Munich. He condemns Russian bombings, calling them horrific suffering.
Germany's largest airline, Lufthansa, canceled about 800 flights due to a strike by pilots and flight attendants, affecting about 100,000 passengers. The reason for the strike was demands regarding pension provisions and other labor claims of the staff.
The European Union is preparing for a week of intense diplomatic meetings, including a meeting of defense ministers, an economic summit, and the Munich Security Conference. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend the Munich Conference.
European countries, including Norway, Germany, Poland, and the Baltic states, are actively preparing for a potential war with Russia by increasing defense budgets and strengthening infrastructure. Some states, like Norway, are considering the possibility of confiscating civilian property for defense needs.
The NBA and FIBA are developing a new European basketball championship, which could start in October 2027. The league will have 16 teams, 12 of which will be permanent franchises, and 4 spots will be for qualification.
US Vice President J. D. Vance will not participate in this year's Munich Security Conference. Last year, he sharply criticized Germany at the conference.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced the start of the winter season on children's railways in Kyiv, Lviv, Dnipro, and Rivne. For the first time in 75 years, winter routes will depart in Lviv and Rivne.
From December 14, 2025, Ukrzaliznytsia introduced a new schedule for passenger trains, increasing the number of international routes from 11 to 17. This allows travel to Munich, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg with one transfer, covering Eastern and Central Ukraine.
The Munich prosecutor's office is investigating a case involving businessmen who illegally sold 50 luxury cars to Russia for over 10 million euros. These cars, including an armored Mercedes, may have been intended for the Russian elite.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced new international railway routes. For the first time, sleeping cars will run from Uzhhorod to Vienna, and Berehove will get a direct connection to Budapest. It will be possible to reach Germany with one transfer.
Germany will transfer Skyranger 35 to the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a Leopard 1 tank chassis, which effectively counters drones and low-flying targets. The system creates a 4-kilometer "kill-box" and integrates into the overall air defense network.
The 2026 BMW iX3 electric crossover, the first representative of the Neue Klasse, traveled over 1000 km from Debrecen to Munich without recharging. The BMW team arrived in Munich with over 20 km of range remaining, proving the real capabilities of the electric vehicle.
A Munich court has ordered OpenAI to pay damages for using song lyrics in ChatGPT without paying royalties. The German association GEMA filed a lawsuit, claiming illegal use of nine songs.
Google plans to invest 5. 5 billion euros in the development of computing resources and operations in Germany over the next four years. The investment covers two data centers in the Frankfurt region, which is part of the company's ongoing commitment to Europe.
Hanover Airport suspended operations for 45 minutes on the evening of November 5 after a drone was detected nearby. Three planes were diverted to other airports, and other flights were delayed.
Germany's Federal Court upheld the life sentence of a Russian citizen for the murder of two Ukrainian soldiers during their rehabilitation in Bavaria. The court's decision is final and binding.
