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An Illinois court has barred former President Donald Trump from participating in the Republican primary due to his role in inciting a riot at the U. S. Capitol on January 6, a decision that was delayed to allow for an appeal.

Today, on February 29, gastronomic gourmets can join the celebration of Frogs' Feet Day. The event was launched in the United States and has since become popular in many countries around the world.

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasized the need for continuous supplies of weapons to Ukraine, including air defense, artillery and armored vehicles, during meetings with Czech parliamentary leaders.

The G7 leaders disagreed on the legality of the withdrawal of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine, with France disputing the US position that this is allowed under international law.

The Pentagon is considering using the remaining $4 billion in military aid to support Ukraine's defense forces as the Senate delays approval of further financial assistance.

According to Ukraine's Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko, Ukraine's monthly need for external financing in 2024 will reach about UAH 3 billion.

The U. S. Army is reducing its force by 24,000 soldiers, or almost 5%, due to recruiting difficulties and a changing security environment.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum with the Federation of Military and Technical Sports of Ukraine to improve military training.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects French President Macron to present details of new ideas to strengthen Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.

The Vatican calls Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine a "frightening scenario" that could lead to further escalation.

According to Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, russia now has special units that interfere in the elections of every European country using artificial intelligence, which significantly strengthens its disinformation campaigns.

The White House is preparing to sign an executive order that would prohibit data brokers and other companies from selling U. S. data to organizations in hostile foreign countries such as China and Russia.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said that French President Emmanuel Macron's initiative to discuss the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine deserves attention.

The Netherlands orders 9 DITA anti-aircraft missile systems from the Czech Republic as part of its aid package to Ukraine.

North Korea's first spy satellite is still active and under Pyongyang's control. This is evidenced by the data of a specialized expert from the Netherlands, who detected changes in the satellite's orbit.

Citizens of Ukraine, whose stay in the United States with humanitarian passwords expires this year, will receive new humanitarian passwords for up to 2 years.

Albanian Foreign Minister Ihli Hassani reiterated Albania's support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as continued efforts to bring Russia to justice for its crimes and aggression.

Speakers of 23 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to put to a vote a bill to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine and to facilitate its passage.

Ukraine will be able to sign a security agreement with the United States only after Congress approves further aid to Ukraine.

Representatives of Ukraine and the United States conducted two more joint inspections of weapons provided by the Americans to ensure their proper storage, accounting, and use.

The German Navy frigate Hesse successfully attacked and shot down two drones during attacks by Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on February 27. This was its first combat operation.

The US State Department spokesperson said that the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine is extremely serious due to the lack of ammunition for the Ukrainian military and called on the US Congress to vote for aid.

Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson said he would put the issue of aid to Ukraine to a vote "in a timely manner," but that the top priority is border security with Mexico.

US congressmen call on Elon Musk to explain why the US military in and around Taiwan does not have access to Starlink communications under the Starshield program funded by the US Department of Defense.

The United States will not send troops to Ukraine, even for non-combat missions, the White House national security spokesman says.

The United States will not send troops to Ukraine, but will provide military assistance to help Ukrainian troops defend themselves against Russia.

President Biden emphasized the urgent need for Congress to continue to support Ukraine against Russian invasion and to pass a bipartisan supplemental national security bill to fund defense and humanitarian assistance to partners, including Ukraine.

Biden and Republican Senator Ron Johnson held an intensive meeting at the White House to discuss government funding and continued military assistance to Ukraine before the deadline for passing a spending bill.

The initiative aims to promote understanding and respect for the experience of veterans to help them adapt to civilian life after a trauma in war.

Ukraine has played an important role in ensuring global food security, exporting more than 70 million tons of agricultural products last year, according to Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food.