Politics
The Czech "shell initiative" delivered approximately 4.4 million large-calibre ammunition rounds to Ukraine.
Czech President Petr Pavel said that attempts at corruption were recorded during the implementation of the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine, but no significant violations or evidence of non-transparent procurement were found.
Petreus: Without tougher US sanctions, Russia will not engage in serious negotiations, and guarantees for Ukraine must be rock solid
Former CIA Director David Petraeus said that real progress in negotiations to end the war is only possible if the US and EU exert much stronger economic pressure on Russia, primarily by restricting the Kremlin's oil revenues.
Armenia has guaranteed that it will not extradite to Russia individuals who are being persecuted for political reasons.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan stated that the country will not detain or deport any Russian citizens who are being persecuted for their political beliefs at Moscow's request.
After Munich, Zelensky announced new support packages, with missiles for air defence remaining a priority
Following his participation in the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine would receive new support packages from its partners, primarily missiles for air defence and protection against ballistic strikes.
Zelensky called on the US to increase pressure on Russia and expand sanctions
The President of Ukraine stated that only Washington has sufficient political and financial influence to stop the war, and stressed the need for tougher sanctions, particularly against the Russian nuclear sector and families close to the Kremlin.
Delay at strategic facility: ammunition factory in Wales still not operational
A new explosives factory in Glasgow, which was supposed to increase artillery shell production in the UK by 16 times and support supplies to Ukraine, remains closed more than six months after its planned launch.
Ishinger: How the war in Ukraine ends will determine the future of Europe
The outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian war will determine the future of the entire European continent, said Wolfgang Ischinger, acting chairman of the Munich Security Conference, in his closing remarks on 15 February.
Rubio heads to Hungary and Slovakia: Washington promotes energy partnership and NATO issues
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a two-day visit to Slovakia and Hungary, where he will hold talks with Prime Ministers Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán. The main topics will be energy cooperation, fulfilling NATO commitments, and strengthening bilateral relations against the backdrop of Russia's war against Ukraine.
Munich discusses European nuclear deterrence amid doubts about the role of the United States
At the Munich Security Conference, a number of European leaders publicly supported the start of discussions on their own nuclear deterrence mechanism, which would complement the American nuclear umbrella. This was prompted by the erosion of trust in Washington's policies and concerns about the US's readiness to respond automatically to possible Russian aggression.
Norway and Germany signed the Hansa Arrangement defence agreement on the sidelines of the MSC
During the Munich Security Conference, Norway and Germany signed a bilateral defence agreement called the Hansa Arrangement. The document is intended to consolidate all cooperation between the two countries in the field of security and strengthen Europe's contribution to the distribution of responsibilities within NATO.
Separate talks on Iran and the war in Ukraine will take place in Geneva on 17 February
Two diplomatic formats of negotiations are scheduled for Tuesday in Geneva: a separate meeting between the United States and Iran, and trilateral consultations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia on ending the war.
The US intercepted the Iranian "shadow fleet" tanker VERONICA III in the Indian Ocean
On the night of 15 February, the US military inspected and detained the oil tanker VERONICA III, which is subject to US sanctions and is linked to the transport of Iranian oil in circumvention of restrictions.
