Poland

The U. S. State Department considers the suspension of consular services abroad for Ukrainian men of mobilization age to be a "complex issue" and respects Ukraine's right to determine its own policy, but has not yet decided whether to assist Ukraine in bringing the men home.

Poland and Lithuania are considering deporting Ukrainian men of conscription age who have not updated their data or extended their right to stay, which could potentially help Ukraine return conscripts from abroad.

The Parliament adopted a law regulating the calculation of pensions for those who worked abroad and establishing rules for the termination of pension payments in certain cases.

According to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, more than 950,000 Ukrainians have found long-term refuge in Poland since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

In the two years since Russia's full-scale invasion, Poland has provided Ukraine with 44 military aid packages totaling almost $9 billion.

Sunny weather and active solar power plants have helped boost Ukraine's electricity production, but the grid remains in short supply due to Russian missile attacks, requiring emergency assistance from Europe for much of the day and calling for conservation.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister threatens that if Poland deploys nuclear facilities, they will become military targets for Russia.

Around 150 trucks are waiting in Poland to enter Ukraine through the blocked Rava-Ruska border crossing, while some traffic is still allowed in both directions.

Poland is ready to help Ukraine return men of military age to participate in the war against russia.

More than 600 trucks crossed the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing point per day, where automatic license plate recognition cameras are being tested ahead of the system's rollout to other checkpoints.

Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.

France has proposed new EU sanctions against Russian disinformation operations and election interference around the world.

Polish farmers restrict truck traffic at the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska border crossing, allowing only a few vehicles per hour in both directions, with about 250 trucks queuing on the Polish side.

Ukraine is receiving emergency aid from neighboring countries to supplement its own generation and imports of electricity, with restrictions currently in place in Kharkiv region and Kryvyi Rih due to a lack of power in the grid.

According to the IMF, trade disputes between Ukraine and its European neighbors have affected Ukraine's economic growth and budget revenues.

Ukraine's Taekwon-Do team took first place among 33 countries at the European Championships in Lublin, Poland, winning 16 gold, 11 silver and 15 bronze medals.

The United Kingdom plans to deploy Eurofighter Typhoons in Poland next year to help patrol Polish airspace and strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.

The United Kingdom plans to increase defense spending to a new minimum threshold of 2. 5% by 2030, allocating an additional $93 billion over six years to the production of munitions and drones, as one of the main lessons of the war in Ukraine is the need for deeper stockpiles of ammunition and the ability to replenish them quickly.

The US Senate plans to consider aid bills that include a military support package for Ukraine. However, senators will have 30 hours to discuss the document before the final vote.

The United States has already transferred much of the weaponry from the first aid package to Ukraine to warehouses in Poland and Germany, reducing the time needed for delivery after the military aid bill was approved.

The unblocked Yahodyn-Dorohusk crossing point is allowing normal truck traffic in both directions. There are 250 trucks in the queue. At the same time, Polish farmers are blocking the Rava-Ruska checkpoint, where about 350 trucks are waiting in line.

Due to an electricity shortage caused by damage from Russian missile attacks, Ukraine has been forced to seek emergency assistance from European countries for the second day in a row, introducing electricity restriction schedules for businesses and industry from 18:00 to 22:00.

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with the largest package of military aid, including ammunition, air defense equipment, drones, boats, missiles, vehicles and munitions to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

Ukraine switched to the updated NCTS Phase 5 IT system on time, fulfilling its obligation to join the Convention on a Common Transit Procedure, which is a prerequisite for accession to the European Union.

EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.

Russia will take the necessary measures to ensure its security if Poland deploys American nuclear weapons on its territory.

Heavy snowfalls and blizzards have caused difficult driving conditions on major highways across Latvia, with snow cover on the roads and anti-slip materials being used.

Truck traffic through the Yahodyn-Dorogusk checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border has resumed after a protest by Polish farmers that had been ongoing since February 9 ended today.

Due to a malfunction of the Polish customs service, truck traffic on the Ukrainian-Polish border was hampered, but resumed around 4 a. m., although Polish farmers continue to block two checkpoints where about 800 trucks are waiting.

Polish President Andrzej Duda announced Poland's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory if NATO allies decide to do so in order to strengthen the security of NATO's eastern flank.