Andriy Yermak stated at the Yalta European Strategy meeting that only an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO will provide Europe and the world a real chance to restore security threatened by Russia's aggressive policy.

Only an invitation for Ukraine to join NATO will provide Europe and the world a real chance to restore security threatened by Russia's aggressive policy.

There will be a conference – an honest conversation about the way forward, our path in 2024. All the top speakers will be there from the authorities, Ukraine's military and political leadership, the prime minister, the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament), the Security Service of Ukraine, Defence Intelligence, and the Ministry of Strategic Industries. The First Lady will be there, the Ministry of Infrastructure, the President's Office and, of course, the president himself.

The forum discussed achieving Ukraine's goals in the war, developing its defense and security forces, implementing Ukraine's peace formula, ensuring economic growth and integration into world markets, security guarantees, the status of its military-industrial complex, and protecting the lives of Ukrainians

Kyiv denies reports of a Feb. 24 election announcement, saying security is key.

EU plans to open an innovative defense office in Kyiv and integrate Ukraine into the European defense industry.

Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU has already provided 28 billion euros in military support and is working to create a special fund for weapons purchase.

The EU has provided half a million rounds of ammunition and aims to provide one million by the end of the year.

A new strategy for the defense industry is being developed and will be presented in three weeks.