Zara is preparing to reopen 50 of its more than 80 stores in Ukraine, which it closed after Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Argentina's President Javier Milei plans to hold a Latin American summit in 2024 to support Ukraine as it fights against Russian aggression.
The "Made in Ukraine" project will prioritize domestic production of military components, weapons, and goods to increase Ukraine's self-sufficiency in the face of delays in foreign aid.
Europe must increase military spending to deter a more aggressive Russia, says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
EU countries are trying to raise $1. 5 billion to buy artillery shells from abroad to strengthen Ukraine's defense against Russia.
A major data leak revealed that China may have hired a private company to spy on foreign governments and monitor its own citizens.
The European Union has agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which for the first time targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of supporting Moscow.
The Chairman of NATO's Military Committee said that Western countries were too optimistic in 2023 that Ukraine would quickly defeat Russia with the weapons and training provided, and that they should now be careful not to be too pessimistic about Ukraine's chances in 2024.
NATO is developing plans to deploy the Alliance's armed forces across Europe in response to Russia's intensification of its defense industry and military buildup over the past year.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Brussels should encourage the European defense industry to consolidate and increase production.
Russia is planning to recruit 400,000 additional soldiers in 2024 without announcing a general mobilization, according to Ukrainian officials cited by the Financial Times.
Hungary has blocked EU sanctions against Russia over proposed measures against Chinese companies.
The European Union hopes to disburse the first tranche of a new €50 billion financial support package to Ukraine within weeks, but further disbursements will depend on Ukraine's compliance with reform requirements.
The G7 and the EU discuss a plan to use more than $250 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets as collateral to finance Ukraine's postwar reconstruction.
Belgium proposes to use the frozen Russian assets as collateral for the issuance of debt for Ukraine's reconstruction.
The head of Ukrainian intelligence predicted that Ukraine will launch a new counteroffensive in the spring, as soon as the Russian offensive is exhausted.
Five EU leaders call on the bloc to fulfill its promises and provide Ukraine with enough weapons.
President Zelensky's attempt to remove the popular General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from command caused public outrage, which prevented his dismissal.
The EU denies reports that it plans to impose financial sanctions on Hungary to force it to agree to fund aid to Ukraine.
The EU is considering plans to financially punish Hungary if it continues to block a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine. Possible measures include weakening the Hungarian currency and undermining investor confidence to hurt its economy.
The UK has proposed a five-point plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas. The plan envisages an immediate pause in hostilities, leading to negotiations on a permanent ceasefire and sustainable peace.
