Ukraine
During the meeting at the Munich Security Conference, the leaders of Ukraine and Azerbaijan discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, economy, energy, humanitarian aid and other areas, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Ilham Aliyev for the projects to reconstruct Irpin and expressed hope for further cooperation in restoring Ukraine's economy.
At a meeting with U. S. lawmakers in Munich, Zelenskyy thanked the United States for its support of Ukraine and expressed hope for further assistance.
The leaders of Ukraine and the Czech Republic discussed strengthening defense cooperation and joint arms production.
The IMF mission led by Gavin Gray and the Ukrainian authorities begin talks in Warsaw and online on the third review of Ukraine's Extended Fund Facility program to discuss Ukraine's implementation of the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies.
The Minister of Justice of Ukraine says that at least 50,000 people with criminal records who have served their sentences may be mobilized into the army to defend Ukraine.
Zelenskyy discussed the situation on the battlefield with Biden and emphasized Ukraine's need for further support to defend democracy and freedom from Russian aggression.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral relations, trade, restoring peace in Ukraine, and maintaining Ukrainian-Chinese contacts at all levels.
An explosion was heard in Kropyvnytskyi. Earlier, the Air Force reported that an enemy missile was heading toward Kropyvnytskyi.
Ukraine's President Zelenskiy will meet with Czech President Pavel at the Munich Security Conference to discuss the Czech Republic's previously announced supply of artillery shells to Ukraine.
Rheinmetall plans to open a new ammunition plant in Ukraine to produce 155-mm artillery shells and metal projectiles in a joint venture with a Ukrainian partner.
President Zelenskyy thanked President Arevalo for his country's continued support for Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion and discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine's defense needs, and ensuring grain exports despite Russian obstacles.
Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.
Fragments of a drone similar to the Geranium-2 were found near the Moldovan-Ukrainian border in a field about 2 km from the border and 5 km from a village in southern Moldova.
Zelenskyy met with newly elected President Alexander Stubb at the Munich Security Conference, thanked him for condemning Russian aggression, and informed him of Ukraine's defense priorities and the importance of Finland's support for Ukraine's path to NATO.
President Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. senators for their bipartisan support for Ukraine and discussed defense priorities with them.
In Ukraine, a fox attacked a woman walking with her two children, indicating an increase in rabies cases among wild animals due to the hunting ban during the war.
Ukrainian special forces have been securing the evacuation corridor from Avdiivka for a week, protecting the last road out of the city from the Russian offensive.
G7 foreign ministers issue a joint statement condemning Russia's aggression in Ukraine, North Korea's arms sales to Moscow, and calling on Iran to stop helping the Russian military.
The Czech Republic could supply Ukraine with 500,000 155-mm and 300,000 122-mm artillery shells from third countries within weeks if it secures the necessary funding.
Zelenskiy said that Ukraine is working on future security agreements with the US, but is now focused on getting Congressional approval for vital military aid to preserve their strategic partnership.
Harris expressed confidence that the Congress will approve additional military assistance, which is vital for Ukraine, with bipartisan support.
Ukraine expects a positive decision by the US Congress on the military aid package, which is vital for maintaining the US strategic partnership.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged the U. S. Congress to approve aid to Ukraine as a matter of urgency.
The United States will transfer half a million dollars of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine via Estonia, the first such transfer through a third country.
Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed further defense support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery, as well as the transfer of F-16 fighter jets and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz avoided direct answers about providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and supporting Ukraine's accession to NATO.
President Zelenskyy meets with US Vice President Harris at the Munich Security Conference.
An explosion occurred in a sports complex in occupied Melitopol during a children's sports event, the occupiers evacuated the children and claimed it was an emergency.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged the G7 countries to move faster with the decision to confiscate frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine and received confirmation of additional military aid.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine aims to become a NATO member and will do everything to strengthen ties with the Alliance.