Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered strong criticism of European leaders, accusing them of failing to act when it comes to defending Ukraine against Russia.

The Ukrainian leader’s speech in Davos, Switzerland, was one of his most scathing critiques of his closest allies.

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The European Union plans to allocate most of a new loan program to Ukraine's military needs over the next two years

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Mark Rutte has reaffirmed the organization’s unwavering support for Ukraine, warning European leaders not to be sidetracked by other geopolitical disputes.

European stocks expected to benefit from an end to Russia's war in Ukraine rallied on Thursday, and defence stocks dropped after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian and Russian teams will have their first trilateral meeting with U.

"After another Russian missile and drone attack, Ukrainian cities have been left without electricity, water, and heating. The Verkhovna Rada (parliament) of Ukraine is currently without these basic services as well," Ruslan Stefanchuk, the parliament’s speaker, said.

British and French leaders have agreed with Ukraine on a possible plan to send their soldiers into Ukraine in the future, but only if there is a real ceasefire or peace deal with Russia. The main goal is to stop Russia from attacking again while trying to avoid a direct war between NATO countries and Moscow.