International Relations
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.
Zelensky in Munich: PURL, security guarantees and Europe's role in negotiations
During a meeting with journalists in Munich on 14 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced increased support from Germany and Norway within the framework of the PURL programme, called for the immediate signing of security guarantees, and emphasised the need for greater European involvement in negotiations to end the war.
Zelensky in Munich: over 4,000 Russian prisoners, security guarantees for 15 years, and the Flamingo missile line restored
During a briefing in Munich on 14 February, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced preparations for new contacts with US representatives, the situation with prisoner exchanges, the status of negotiations on Taurus missiles, the resumption of production of Flamingo missiles, and Washington's proposal for 15-year security guarantees.
In Munich, Zelensky discussed ammunition, PURL and joint projects within SAFE with the President of the Czech Republic
On 14 February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Czech President Petr Pavel, during which the parties discussed further military support for Ukraine, the continuation of the Czech initiative to supply ammunition, Prague's possible participation in the PURL programme, and the prospect of joint projects within the SAFE instrument.
