Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, believes that sanctions are a trump card against Russia and, therefore, the European Union should not abandon them.

Lithuania announced the arrival of a new military aid package to Ukraine on Wednesday, 19 February.

Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz believes that countries bordering Russia should not join a possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

NATO has noted that losses among Russian occupation forces in Ukraine have increased, as they reached more than 530,000 soldiers killed and wounded over 2024 alone.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has said that until recently, the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine had been seen as a joint NATO mission, but there is reason to anticipate an alternative European proposal.

EU countries have agreed on a new package of anti-Russian sanctions targeting aluminum, oil, and the banking sector.

Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has arrived in Kyiv on the morning of 19 February.

The UK is considering sending Typhoon fighter aircraft to Ukraine to carry out an air patrol mission.

Kaja Kallas, the European Union's chief diplomat, has talked about the telephone conversation between European ministers and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

US President Donald Trump has backed the idea of deploying European troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission.

US President Donald Trump, commenting on Ukraine’s possible disappointment over its absence from the talks between the US and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia, has said that he himself was "disappointed" by the prolonged duration of the war.

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has denied claims that the US is communicating with Russia behind the backs of Ukraine and the European Union.

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, noted that the resolution of the Russo-Ukrainian war must occur with the agreement of all parties. He also hinted that this could serve as grounds for the EU to lift sanctions against Russia.

The US and Russian delegations have agreed to "address irritants to bilateral relationship" and continue to work on preparing talks on Russia's war against Ukraine.

The European Union is considering a large-scale plan to increase defence spending and provide military aid to Ukraine, with funding expected to reach approximately €700 billion.

The Kremlin has said that Russia does not object to Ukraine's accession to the EU, but joining NATO is a "clear threat" to Russia.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is sceptical about the idea of deploying European troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping mission.

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, met with Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, on Tuesday, 18 February.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has hinted that her country is considering joining a contingent of allies that could operate in Ukraine as part of security guarantees.

Armin Papperger, CEO of German defence concern Rheinmetall, has said that European countries have found themselves "at kid’s table" in negotiations on Ukraine's future due to decades of underinvestment in defence.

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys believes that after the war in Ukraine ends, it may be necessary to send hundreds of thousands of European soldiers to prevent new Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian President’s Office believes that Europe should quickly designate a representative "at the level of state leader" to participate in potential negotiations on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The German government updated the list of military assistance provided to Ukraine on Monday, 17 February, announcing the provision of new equipment, drones and ammunition for various systems.

The potential size of a military contingent that Europe could send to Ukraine to oversee a possible ceasefire is estimated at 25,000 to 30,000 troops.

Germany opposes the potential deployment of a European peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if the United States does not participate.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is interested in signing an agreement with the United States regarding the use of natural minerals, but only after the agreement is revised to reflect the country's key interests.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has stated that deploying Swedish troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force is "absolutely a possibility".

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has stated that the country does not rule out sending troops to Ukraine as part of any post-war peacekeeping mission.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has spoken with Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger about cooperation in producing ammunition, armoured vehicles and air defence systems.