Economy
In Munich, Zelensky called for faster action and stronger air defence, sanctions and security guarantees for Ukraine
On 14 February, during his speech at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine wants all efforts to result in genuine security and peace, and that partners must make decisions faster because weapons evolve faster than the politics that are supposed to stop them.
Britain and European allies discuss possibility of arresting tankers belonging to Russia's shadow fleet
British Defence Minister John Healey held talks with his counterparts from the Baltic and Northern European countries on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference regarding the possible arrest of oil tankerslinked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet in order to increase pressure on the Kremlin's military economy almost four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Zelensky met with a bipartisan delegation of US senators in Munich and discussed air defence, sanctions and security guarantees
On 14 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a group of US senators in Munich, thanked them for their bipartisan support for Ukraine, emphasised the need for additional missiles for air defence and equipment for the energy system, and discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia and preparing security guarantees.
Von der Leyen calls on Europe in Munich to be independent, make faster decisions and increase pressure on Russia
On 14 February, at the Munich Security Conference, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Europe must become more independent in matters of security and the economy, move towards more effective decision-making, and not succumb to Russian narratives about the war against Ukraine.
Rubio called for avoiding tensions with China and strengthening the alliance with Europe at the Munich Conference
During his speech at the Munich Security Conference on 14 February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that it is necessary to maintain dialogue and avoid additional tension in relations with China, while emphasising that the United States expects a strong and self-sufficient partnership from Europe.
Zelensky and Norwegian Prime Minister discuss strengthening air defence and energy support for Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre, during which the parties identified priorities for cooperation in the military and energy sectors.
Erdogan announced the revival of the Silk Road through the development of the Middle Corridor
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to revive the historic Silk Road in a modern format, developing the country's infrastructure and supporting the Trans-Caspian international transport route between China and Europe.
The US urges Taiwan to sharply increase defence spending, while the parties sign a trade agreement
US lawmakers warned Taiwan's parliament that the threat from China has never been greater and called for the approval of a multi-billion dollar defence package. Against this backdrop, Taipei and Washington signed a trade agreement to reduce tariffs and deepen cooperation in the fields of semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
Zelensky and Pistorius launched Europe's first joint production of Ukrainian drones
The first automated line for the serial production of Ukrainian drones has started operating in Germany. This year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 10,000 drones, and by the end of the year, they plan to open 10 more joint ventures in Europe.
Over 800 generators for the capital: Kyiv received large-scale assistance during the energy crisis
Since the beginning of the year, the capital has received 827 generators with a capacity of 5 to 900 kW, which ensure the operation of residential buildings, hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure facilities during massive shelling.
Ukraine is looking for Soviet thermal power plants and thermal power stations in Eastern Europe to rebuild its energy system
In preparation for the next heating season, the government is looking for used Soviet-type equipment in Eastern European countries to speed up repairs to damaged combined heat and power plants and thermal power plants.
Foreign cars are flooding into Russia via China, circumventing sanctions
Despite Western sanctions and car manufacturers' announcements that they are withdrawing from the Russian market, tens of thousands of foreign-brand cars continue to be sold in Russia. China has become the main supply channel, where new cars are often registered as used in order to circumvent restrictions.
