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The Russian government has approved a bill to confiscate frozen funds of foreign investors in response to the seizure of Russian assets. The law will apply to all “unfriendly states” and may affect billions of dollars in foreign investors' accounts.

The International Criminal Court called on 125 member states to oppose the sanctions imposed by the US president. The court in The Hague condemned the actions of the Trump administration and received the support of the US European allies.

The Vice Prime Minister said that Ukraine's membership in the EU is not subject to negotiations and will happen regardless of any plans. She also recalled the irreversibility of Ukraine's membership in NATO, which has been confirmed by all allies.

The vice prime minister said that any first contact of the new US administration would be useful for Ukraine and its allies. The comment was made against the backdrop of the announcement of the visit of US Special Representative Keith Kellogg.

The Swedish government will tighten control over the issuance of licenses for semi-automatic weapons after a mass shooting at an educational center. The attack killed 11 people, including the shooter.

Elon Musk said that the future of warfare will be determined by artificial intelligence and drones. He called on the United States to invest in drones and accelerate their production because of their speed, maneuverability, and low cost.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced discussions with the United States on the possibility of purchasing and storing American gas in Ukrainian storage facilities.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for the ICC after the imposition of US sanctions. She emphasized the importance of fighting impunity and upholding international law.

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The Vice Prime Minister explained why the EU should be a party to negotiations to end the war with Russia. According to her, Ukraine's membership in the EU is already a fait accompli, and the Union is a key geopolitical player.

The Vice Prime Minister explained that Hungary's blocking of Ukraine's accession to the EU is political in nature. The decision depends on the consensus of all member states and is linked to geopolitical changes in the world.

The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said that about 37 MPs are visiting the United States at their own expense. The visit is aimed at restoring relations with the US Congress and includes representatives of both the opposition and the mono-majority.

The United States is imposing sanctions on an international network that directs oil sales revenue to the Iranian military. The sanctions will also target the "shadow fleet" and management companies that transport Iranian oil to China.

The Trump administration has frozen foreign aid programs for 90 days for review. 500,000 tons of food worth $340 million are awaiting authorization for distribution.

Bitcoin dropped 1. 6% to $96,723.5 amid Trump's announcement of new tariffs and global instability. Altcoins suffered even greater losses: Ether fell by 5.4% and XRP by 7.1%.

The White House is planning significant budget cuts to the US National Science Foundation. It is expected to lay off 25-50% of the agency's engineering staff and reduce funding to $3 billion.

The actual selling price of natural gas in Ukraine increased by 6. 8% to UAH 16334.44 per thousand cubic meters. The price is based on exchange trading and international quotations from Argus and ICIS.

The Taiwanese Defense Ministry recorded 6 Chinese balloons during the day. There were also 9 military aircraft, 6 ships and 2 official Chinese vessels near the island.

A Ukrainian delegation led by Zelenskyy will present its vision of peace at the Munich Security Conference. The event will also be attended by US Vice President Vance and Special Representative Kellogg.

Trump's special envoy Keith Kellogg said he was ready to strengthen sanctions against Russia to end the war in Ukraine. According to him, the current restrictions are rated only a “three” out of ten.

Labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its attempt to dissolve USAID and furlough 10,000 employees. The plaintiffs argue that the president's actions are unconstitutional and will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe.

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Panama officially announced its withdrawal from the global Chinese initiative “One Belt, One Road” signed in 2017. The decision coincided with the visit of the US Secretary of State and drew criticism from China.

Tesla has increased the cost of the Model X by $5000 in the US - the standard version now costs $84,990. The Plaid version has also risen in price to $99,990.

The Trump administration is preparing a massive cut in USAID staff, leaving only 294 employees out of more than 10,000. The decision threatens global humanitarian aid and disease control programs.

The US President signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC over its investigation of Americans and their allies. Restrictions include financial sanctions and visa restrictions for individuals involved in the investigations and their families.

Keith Kellogg, Trump's newly appointed special envoy, held talks with Ukraine's ambassador to Washington. They discussed key issues of bilateral relations.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, discussed with Roman Shvartsman the parallels between the crimes of the Nazis and the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. It was proposed to organize an international meeting on preserving the memory of crimes against humanity.

Keith Kellogg stated that the Constitution of Ukraine prohibits holding elections during hostilities. At the same time, he emphasized the importance of elections as a sign of democracy even in wartime.

Pete Hughes will participate in the Ramstein meeting on February 12 at NATO headquarters. For the first time, the meeting will be hosted by the United Kingdom instead of the United States, and the future leadership of the format remains in question.