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Seven countries demand an end to attacks on ships and oil infrastructure. The US is preparing to deploy troops and request $200 billion for war.
Russian students are massively choosing Asian universities instead of European ones due to sanctions. Chinese and Korean languages have become the most popular among Russian youth.
Finland has been the happiest country in the world for the ninth time in a row. Ukraine maintained its position, while the well-being of young people in the West is declining.
HSBC analysts predict elevated gas prices until 2027 due to supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Europe remains vulnerable to LNG shortages.
Serhiy Rebrov called up 26 players for the March matches against Sweden. Ruslan Neshcheret, Matviy Ponomarenko, and Borys Krushynskyi received their debut calls.
An improvised device exploded near the wall of the Cheider school. Dutch authorities called the incident a targeted attack on the Jewish community.
The President met with military personnel at the F-16 training center to discuss the stages of training. Some of the pilots are already performing combat missions against the aggressor.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Ukraine's accession to the Convention on International Access to Justice. This simplifies the procedure for Ukrainian citizens to appeal to foreign courts.
The six largest EU economies are calling for an accelerated introduction of the digital euro and the creation of their own payment infrastructure. This is intended to strengthen the bloc's strategic autonomy and stimulate economic growth.
The IMF loan ensured Kyiv's financial stability until May 2026. This gives EU leaders time to overcome Hungary's veto on the €90 billion aid package.
The enemy is attacking military personnel and officials using social engineering methods to obtain PIN codes. Attackers are using fake support chatbots.
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.
The President met with Rob Jetten to discuss air defense and joint weapons production. The Netherlands confirmed annual aid to Ukraine of 3 billion euros.
Ukrainian specialists will train partners to shoot down Iranian drones. The President confirmed his readiness to share combat experience with Eastern countries.
Oleksiy Kuleba and Rob Jetten inspected the building in Sviatoshyn, where a missile killed 29 people. The Netherlands provided 25 million euros in aid for Ukraine's energy sector.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Rob Jetten, laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance for fallen defenders. The leaders honored the heroes who gave their lives for the state.
The delivery of the aircraft will begin after the Belgian fleet is updated with F-35s. Ukraine may not receive the last aircraft before 2029 due to delays.
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.
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.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi reported that the Russian army plans to increase its contingent in Ukraine to 800,000 servicemen by the end of 2026. The Kremlin intends to recruit over 400,000 more contract soldiers.
Natural gas prices in Europe rose by 34% due to uncertainty regarding exports from the world's largest LNG plant in Qatar. The plant's shutdown followed an Iranian drone attack.
In February, President Zelenskyy held 31 international meetings and 11 phone calls, visited Munich, and hosted leaders of partner countries in Kyiv.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has published technical documentation and a list of components for the new Russian cruise missile "Izdelie-30". Microchips manufactured in the USA, Switzerland, China, and the Netherlands were found in its navigation system.
Ukraine and the Netherlands have agreed to scale up the Drone Line project, which already unites over 1,000 crews. This will allow for the attraction of additional resources to destroy Russian military personnel at the front.
Donetsk Shakhtar will play against Polish Lech in the Round of 16 of the Conference League. The first match will take place on March 12, and the return leg on March 19.
Poland activated its and allied air forces, as well as ground-based air defense systems, due to Russia's night attack on Ukraine. Military aircraft operations have ceased, and no violations of Polish airspace have been detected.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Rob Jetten on assuming the post of Prime Minister of the Netherlands. They discussed Ukraine's current needs, including air defense missiles and energy equipment.
A new minority coalition government, led by 38-year-old Rob Jetten, has taken office in the Netherlands. He will have to seek opposition support to pass laws, as his coalition holds only 66 out of 150 seats in parliament.
Greece will purchase 10 V-BAT unmanned systems from Shield-AI, which have proven effective in Ukraine. These drones have been tested in island conditions and have also been ordered by the Netherlands, Japan, and India.
US intelligence may have known about the preparations for blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines at an early stage of planning. A Ukrainian team allegedly shared its intentions with the CIA, which initially did not object, and then tried to avert the attack.