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Ukraine's Foreign Minister called on the OSCE to become a platform for holding Russia accountable for its crimes during the war in Ukraine, rather than a forum for dialogue.

Italy is close to signing a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, which will have political and symbolic significance in support of international law.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a decree establishing a military administration in the town of Varash, Rivne region. This city is also called the satellite of the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP).

Today, on the third Sunday of February, many countries around the world are celebrating World Whale Day. The organizers of the event tried to draw the attention of society and governments to the need to take measures to restore the whale population on the planet, which has been significantly affected by whaling.

Italian farmers protest in Rome with tractors, demanding stricter import regulations. Farmers say that their profits fell by 70% last year due to the rising cost of machinery and machine-related expenses.

Today, in many countries around the world, everyone joins in on Groundhog Day, an event that is believed to be the sign of the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Back in ancient Rome, on February 2, a hedgehog was woken up from hibernation and its behavior was used to predict the arrival of spring. The custom has been preserved by Western European peoples, including the Germans.

Italian farmers demonstrated with tractors near Milan to protest against EU agricultural policy and the impact of inflation and taxes on food prices, demanding real prices that reflect the true cost of food and a meeting with Prime Minister Maloni's government.

Italy has unveiled a €5. 5 billion investment plan to strengthen relations with Africa, seeking to boost energy ties and address migration flows.

It was on December 21, 1913, that the world's first crossword puzzle was published in the American newspaper New York Word. The largest crossword puzzle in the world was created by Belgian Roger Beaucarat. He devoted almost 4 years to this task. Today is also the birthday of basketball.

On December 20, the International Day of Human Solidarity, established by the United Nations in 2005 in honor of human rights, peace and global cooperation, is celebrated around the world.

The Italian government supported the extension of military assistance to Ukraine until the end of 2024, which is pending approval by both houses of parliament.

December 19 is Evergreen Tree Day, which honors conifers and the tradition of finding Christmas trees. Evergreen trees have played an important role in various cultures around the world.