International Relations
Volker was sceptical about the prospects for negotiations in Geneva and called for tougher pressure on Russia.
Former US Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker said that no breakthrough should be expected from the new round of talks in Geneva, as Russia is not showing any willingness to end the war and is not feeling enough pressure.
Von der Leyen called for tougher sanctions against Russia in Munich and discussed new restrictions with US senators
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with a bipartisan delegation of US senators on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, during which the parties discussed further strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia.
Trump and Netanyahu agree to increase pressure on Iranian oil, with China as the main target
The US intends to sharply restrict Iranian oil exports to China and increase economic pressure on Tehran, combining sanctions with nuclear negotiations and a military presence in the Middle East.
In 2026, Britain will deploy an aircraft carrier strike group in the Arctic and North Atlantic
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the deployment of a British aircraft carrier strike group led by HMS Prince of Wales in the Arctic and North Atlantic waters in 2026, in cooperation with the United States, Canada and NATO allies.
Orbán called Brussels the main threat to freedom and responded to Zelenskyy regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU
During an election rally in Budapest, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán sharply criticised the European Union leadership, stating that Hungarians should fear Brussels rather than the East, and entered into a new correspondence dispute with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Canada has officially joined the EU SAFE programme, which provides loans for joint arms purchases.
Canada has become the only non-European country to officially join the European Union's Security Action for Europe programme, which provides preferential loans for investments in defence capabilities and joint arms purchases.
EU prepares new security strategy amid threat from Russia – Callas
The European Union is working on a new security strategy that will cover all aspects of the continent's defence in a more aggressive geopolitical environment. This was announced by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas during the Munich Security Conference.
Pistorius in Munich: security guarantees for Ukraine cannot become a new Budapest Memorandum
The future peace for Ukraine must be based on real and effective security guarantees, rather than repeating the mistakes of 1994, when the Budapest Memorandum failed to prevent Russian aggression.
The Ukrainian people were honoured with the Ewald von Kleist Award in Munich
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received the Ewald von Kleist Award in Munich, which this year was awarded to the Ukrainian people for their determination, resilience and contribution to the defence of freedom in Europe.
Zelensky met with Rubio in Munich and discussed preparations for negotiations in Geneva
During the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and held separate telephone conversations with Stephen Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of the trilateral talks in Geneva.
Sweden has allocated $100 million to support Ukraine within the framework of PURL
Stockholm announced its third contribution to the PURL initiative, amounting to $100 million. Together with the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, Sweden will finance a joint support package worth $500 million to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities.
In Munich, Zelensky discussed energy, drones and security guarantees with international investors
On 14 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders of leading international investment companies in Munich to discuss the reconstruction of the energy sector, the development of drone production, attracting investment, and security guarantees.
