International Relations
Macron called on Europe to make urgent economic decisions due to pressure from China and the US
The European Union must adopt specific decisions by June to strengthen its competitiveness amid growing external pressure from China and the United States. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron during an informal summit of EU leaders in Belgium.
Kyiv received all 500 generators from the EU's strategic reserve rescEU
The capital has completed receiving a full batch of generators from the European Union's strategic reserve, rescEU. The last 234 units of equipment were delivered on 12 February to support heating and water supply in the event of possible power outages.
Rutte assured funding for PURL for Ukraine and called the meeting in Brussels one of the most important since 2010.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that allies will be able to secure sufficient funding for the PURL initiative and continue supplying military equipment to Ukraine. He made this statement after a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels on 12 February.
Germany has nominated the Chief Inspector of the Bundeswehr for the position of head of the NATO Military Committee.
The German government has nominated Bundeswehr Inspector General Carsten Breuer for the position of Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. The decision on the election of the new head is to be made by the Alliance member states in September.
Sweden announced a third aid package for Ukraine through PURL, with an emphasis on air defence and interceptors
On 12 February, Sweden will announce a third package of military aid to Ukraine under PURL, NATO's mechanism for rapid procurement in the United States, primarily in the air defence segment.
Bessent: The US may lift sanctions on Russian oil to lower global prices in the event of peace
The United States may reconsider sanctions against Russian oil in the event of a peaceful resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine, while Washington will continue to maintain maximum pressure on Iran, said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
NATO launches Arctic Sentry mission to enhance security in the Arctic
The Alliance announced the launch of a new operation, Arctic Sentry, which will combine large-scale exercises by NATO member countries in the Arctic and strengthen coordination of forces in the region amid growing Russian activity and increased Chinese interest.
Zelensky on negotiations, the EU and Munich: ready for meetings in the US or the Middle East, but without Western unity, Russia cannot be stopped
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is ready for a new round of negotiations in Miami or Abu Dhabi, insists on setting a specific date for EU accession in the future agreement, and calls on Europe and the US to act together, as separate dialogue with Moscow will only strengthen Russia's position.
After meeting with Netanyahu, Trump acknowledged that no agreement had been reached on Iran.
US President Donald Trump said that after talks in Washington with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the parties had not made any final decisions on Iran, except for the intention to continue dialogue on a possible agreement.
Zelensky outlined his position on negotiations, elections and a ceasefire: Moscow is not a platform, security is key
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he would not travel to Moscow for negotiations, rejected reports that he intended to announce the date of the elections on 24 February, and emphasised that a ceasefire was necessary for the elections and referendum. He also reported that Russia had responded to the US initiative for an energy truce with drone and missile attacks.
The United Kingdom has joined NATO's scheme to purchase American weapons for Ukraine
London will allocate £150 million to the PURL programme, which allows allies to purchase weapons from the United States for Ukraine's needs. By 2025, the initiative had already raised approximately $5 billion.
Europe compensated for the cessation of US aid and became Ukraine's main donor
In 2025, European countries and EU institutions were able to effectively compensate for the loss of American support for Ukraine. Military aid from European countries increased by 67 per cent, while financial and humanitarian aid increased by 59 per cent.
