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β‘οΈ Ukraine was not informed about the negotiations in Saudi Arabia, will not participate in them, and will not recognize any agreements, β Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy said that China could take part in peace talks but emphasized that only countries ready to take responsibility for security guarantees, support Ukraine, and help stop Russian aggression should be at the negotiating table.
βοΈGreece to transfer all 32 of its F-16 Block 30 to Ukraine β Le Monde
βοΈUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will discuss lowering oil prices in Saudi Arabia, a proposal previously put forward by US President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy believes that reducing prices could accelerate efforts to end the war. He also noted that Trump has the greatest leverage over the energy sector and that lower oil prices would weaken Putinβs position.
Zelenskyy believes the Munich Conference energized Europe and sped up processes crucial for Ukraine.
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a member of the Russian delegation, stated that Russia and the United States should move toward joint projects, including in the Arctic.
He noted that the current US administration "is ready to listen to and understand Russia's position" and suggested that progress in negotiations "is possible in the next two to three months."
Meanwhile, the Arctic LNG-2 plant, one of Russia's largest projects, has nearly halted operations due to US sanctions.
French President Emmanuel Macron shared his impressions of the emergency summit in Paris, mentioning that he had spoken with both Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy afterward.
He emphasized that the leaders agree on the need for Europe to invest more in its defense and strengthen its competitiveness to meet current and future challenges.
βοΈZaporizhzhia NPP should be part of security guarantee conditions, said President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
He emphasized that nuclear power plants saved Ukraineβs population from a total energy catastrophe during three winters.
US President Donald Trump said today that he is ready to allow European countries to buy American-made weapons for transfer to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a video meeting with Ukrainian journalists, emphasized the need for a dedicated fund to finance the Ukrainian army.
Several βpacifyingβ or βdeterrentβ brigades of 25,000 to 30,000 troops are the latest version of the European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine, The Washington Post reports.
These forces will not be deployed directly on the front lines but will remain on standby to demonstrate force in case of renewed Russian aggression. They will also be able to quickly receive reinforcements from outside Ukraine if needed.
France has taken the lead in military planning and estimates it can send nearly 10,000 troops. Other European allies remain more cautious or face resource limitations, two sources told the publication.
βοΈ Germany has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, the government said.
It includes 56 MRAP armored vehicles, ammunition for Leopard 1 tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles, and 282,000 rounds for self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. The package also provides Gepard ammunition, missiles for IRIS-T SLM and IRIS-T SLS air defense systems, and four Zuzana 2 howitzers as part of a joint project with Norway and Denmark.
Additionally, Ukraine will receive 50,000 155 mm and 2,000 122 mm artillery shells, 300 HF-1 strike drones, and 51 Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts. The package includes 245 RQ-35 Heidrun, 29 Songbird, and 14 Hornet XR reconnaissance drones, as well as demining equipment, over 600 laser rangefinders, and vehicles for border guards.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that financial assistance to Ukraine from the EU could reach 700 billion euros.
Russia is likely to keep a reduced military presence in Syria even after the fall of the Assad regime, which Putin supported, Bloomberg reports, citing sources.
While there is no guarantee of an agreement, Bloomberg notes that the first-ever phone call between the new Syrian president and Putin on Wednesday signals growing momentum.
If finalized, the deal would mark Russiaβs second major foreign policy success this month, following the US announcement of peace talks with Russia on Ukraine. It also suggests improving ties between Moscow and Syriaβs new leadership.
Sources say Russia could assist in combating the Islamic State in eastern Syria and help Syrian leaders counter Turkeyβs growing influence.
Some European officials have pushed for Russia's full withdrawal from Syria. However, othersβespecially in southern Europeβworry that losing its bases in Syria could lead Moscow to refocus on Libya.