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During a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart in the city of Uzhhorod, western Ukraine, Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto says that Hungary is "ready for further collaboration" with Ukraine but that there "is still a long way to go". Relations between the two neighbouring countries have been strained over the past few years and were further aggravated when Orban in December vetoed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in EU aid for Kyiv. IMAGES
Images show Kyiv residents fleeing for safety as a drone flies over the city centre. AFP journalists in the Ukrainian capital heard explosions lasting 15 to 20 minutes, which followed on from an earlier series of attacks overnight. IMAGES
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says on a visit to Kyiv that the alliance's priority was to ensure Ukraine "prevails" in the war against Russia. SOUNDBITE
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union plans to slap Russia with fresh sanctions by the anniversary of Moscow´s invasion. By February 24th, "we aim to have the 10th package of sanctions in place," says Von der Leyen. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden says that he would be ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin but only "if he is looking for a way to end the war." SOUNDBITE
At least two Ukrainian ships carrying grain can be seen off the coast of Turkey at the southern entrance to the Bosphorus. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the traffic of Ukrainian grain shipments has resumed after a phone call between the Turkish and Russian defence ministers. IMAGES