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US senators call for Tomahawk missiles to be transferred to Ukraine and tariffs of up to 500 per cent to be imposed on the Kremlin's allies
At the Munich Security Conference, US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal called for a sharp increase in pressure on Russia, expanded military aid to Ukraine, and the transfer of long-range missiles to shift the balance of power on the front lines.
In Munich, Zelensky held a meeting in the Berlin format and agreed on new support packages until 24 February.
The President of Ukraine informed European and transatlantic partners about the results of negotiations in Abu Dhabi, in particular about the return of 157 Ukrainians from captivity, and agreed on the preparation of maximum aid packages within the next 10–11 days.
NATO prepares air defence reform, experience of war in Ukraine changes Alliance's approach
NATO is working on a major overhaul of its air defence system ahead of its summit in July, rethinking its own rules after the lessons of Russia's war against Ukraine and a series of drone incidents on its eastern flank.
Merz announced the start of talks with Macron on nuclear deterrence and promised to make the Bundeswehr the strongest in Europe.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the start of negotiations with the French president on European nuclear deterrence and announced a large-scale rearmament of the Bundeswehr with funding at the level of 5% of GDP.
Belgorod reports missile strike and serious damage to thermal power plant, casualties reported
The authorities of the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation reported a rocket attack on 13 February, which damaged the city's energy infrastructure and resulted in casualties and injuries. Russian officials blamed the Ukrainian Armed Forces for the attack, and the media reported damage to the Belgorod Thermal Power Plant.
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.
Zelensky and Merz agree on new defence projects and enhanced diplomatic coordination
During the meeting, the President of Ukraine and the Chancellor of Germany discussed further military assistance, additional contributions to the PURL programme, joint production of drones, and coordination of diplomatic efforts to achieve peace.
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.
Stubb in Munich: Putin has lost strategically, and the future world order will be determined by the Global South
At the Munich Security Conference, Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Russia has already suffered a strategic defeat in the war against Ukraine, and that the countries of the Global South will play a decisive role in shaping the new world order.
Nine people arrested in Paris on suspicion of €10 million fraud involving Louvre tickets
French police have arrested nine people, including two museum employees and several guides, as part of an investigation into a large-scale scheme involving the reuse of tickets to the Louvre.
Rostislav Shurma denied hiding from the investigation and declared his willingness to cooperate.
Former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Rostislav Shurma stated that he does not admit his guilt and is ready to cooperate with the investigation.