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Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Putin's defeat for the democratic world, discussed defense cooperation with partners, and thanked those who defend Ukraine from Russian attacks.

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, believes that Europe should create its own version of the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system.

Ukrainian badminton players Oleksii Titov and Yevheniia Kantemir won a silver medal in the mixed doubles at the FZ FORZA Dutch International 2024.

Ukraine has started negotiations with Latvia on a bilateral security agreement, defining its content, key elements and thematic blocks.

Geert Wilders, the leader of the Dutch populist Freedom Party (PVV), which received the most votes in the 2023 elections, withdrew his candidacy for prime minister due to the lack of support from other parties necessary to form a coalition government.

European companies continue to supply equipment for the Arctic LNG 2 project, one of the largest shareholders of which is billionaire Gennady Timchenko, a close friend of Vladimir Putin.

The Czech Republic secured an opportunity to purchase an additional 200,000 units of artillery ammunition for Ukraine from third countries.

Van Gogh's 1884 painting "Portrait of a Peasant Woman in a White Bonnet" was sold for 4. 5 million euros at a European art fair.

The Czech Republic will transfer 800,000 pieces of artillery ammunition to the Ukrainian military within a few weeks, Czech President Petr Pavel announces.

Luxembourg joins the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces outside the EU.

Western allies, including Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Denmark, Canada, and France, have expressed support for the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase hundreds of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine from non-EU countries, with almost all of the necessary funding already secured.

Germany will allocate a three-digit million-dollar sum to support the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine outside the EU.

France will facilitate the Czech Republic's purchase of ammunition for Ukraine from third countries.

Macron announces France's support for the Czech plan to buy hundreds of thousands of artillery shells from non-EU countries to help Ukraine.

During his visit to Prague, Macron will discuss France's position on the Czech plan to purchase weapons for Ukraine outside of Europe.

The Ministry of Justice has announced the launch of the official website of the International Register of Damages, which will register claims for compensation for damages caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Deputy Head of the President's Office Ihor Zhovkva starts negotiations with Spain on a bilateral security agreement.

Prime Minister Shmyhal expects all NATO member states and more than 30 other countries to sign security agreements that will guarantee Ukraine's defense.

Prime Minister Rutte discussed with President Zelenskyy how to speed up the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by reducing obstacles and promoting cooperation between the defense ministries of Ukraine and partner countries.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Ukraine needs to push russian troops away from Kharkiv to protect it from S-300 missile attacks, as otherwise it will be difficult to do so even with increased air defense.

During a briefing with President Zelenskiy in Kharkiv, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said his country is working to get F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine as soon as possible to help Ukraine gain air superiority.

Ukraine will receive new military assistance from the Netherlands. It will include, among other things, high-speed and maneuverable vessels, namely rubber, patrol and combat boats.

Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine is preparing new security and arms agreements with partners to be signed in March to help defeat Russia and restore security.

The Prime Minister of the Netherlands received a military briefing on the situation at the front from the Ukrainian military leadership during his visit to discuss continued military support.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte visited a school in the Kharkiv subway and talked to children about the fact that education continues despite the war.

Ukraine and the Netherlands sign a bilateral security agreement that provides for €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine this year and further defense assistance over the next ten years.

Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has announced that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November 2024 after nearly two decades in office.

The Netherlands orders 9 DITA anti-aircraft missile systems from the Czech Republic as part of its aid package to Ukraine.

North Korea's first spy satellite is still active and under Pyongyang's control. This is evidenced by the data of a specialized expert from the Netherlands, who detected changes in the satellite's orbit.

Sony is laying off about 900 employees, or 8% of the total workforce, from various PlayStation studios, including Insomniac Games, Naughty Dog, Guerrilla Games, and Firesprite.