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Ukraine's National Unity Minister Oleksii Chernyshov and German Federal Minister for Special Tasks Wolfgang Schmidt signed a joint declaration on Saturday to open Ukraine's "Unity Hubs" in Berlin. This announcement was made during the Munich Security Conference and underscores the continued partnership between Ukraine and Germany in helping Ukrainian refugees adapt and thrive in their new environment.
Minister Chernyshov expressed the importance of the "Unity Hub" as a professional space designed to bring together community, business, and cultural initiatives. He explained that the hub will provide Ukrainians with various resources, such as career and educational opportunities in both Ukraine and Germany, to help them rebuild their lives and integrate into the host country. The initiative's goal is to assist refugees in adapting to their new surroundings while providing the necessary tools for personal development and long-term success.
One key aspect of the hub is its focus on helping Ukrainians who may wish to return to their home country once it is safe to do so. The Unity Hub will provide crucial support to individuals with aspirations to return, offering guidance and resources that will make their transition smoother when the time comes.
Germany has become one of the leading European countries in offering refuge to Ukrainians displaced by the ongoing war. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the country has taken in more than 1 million refugees. According to Bloomberg, the German government has spent over 20 billion euros ($21.4 billion) on accommodating and integrating Ukrainian refugees into German society.
In addition to housing, Germany has implemented the Jobturbo program, which has successfully placed over 200,000 Ukrainian refugees into employment. Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently highlighted this achievement, emphasizing the German government's commitment to providing support and opportunities for refugees in the country.
As Germany continues to grapple with the legal status and benefits for Ukrainian refugees, the collaboration between Ukraine and Germany on the Unity Hub initiative highlights both nations' dedication to strengthening the support system for those affected by the war. The hub will not only provide much-needed resources for Ukrainian refugees but also foster deeper connections between Ukrainian and German communities.
Israel is preparing for the possibility of receiving a green light from the United States to launch strikes against Iran’s ballistic missile system, according to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN.
Aghdam’s Qarabag FK experienced a 6–1 defeat to England’s Newcastle United in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off tie in Azerbaijan's capital Baku Wednesday evening (18 February).
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 'Board of Peace' will hold its first leaders’ meeting on Thursday (19 February) in Washington, D.C., launching an initiative aimed at stabilising Gaza and addressing global conflicts. It's drawn support from regional powers but refusals from several EU countries.
The Board of Peace will be "looking over the United Nations," said U.S. President Donald Trump at the inaugural Washington meeting, where representatives from over 20 countries gathered to unveil plans for Gaza’s reconstruction and coordinate international support.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in the Kremlin on Wednesday, telling him that new restrictions imposed on the communist-run island were unacceptable.
Uzbekistan's president Shavkat Mirziyoyev has held a series of high-level meetings in the U.S. aimed at strengthening bilateral economic and strategic ties between the two countries.
Türkiye has signalled readiness to contribute to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (19 February), but according to former Turkish diplomat Mehmet Öğütçü, the decisive factor will be whether Israel and the United States agree on Ankara’s role.
Türkiye is prepared to contribute troops to a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.
Iran has warned it will respond “decisively” if subjected to military aggression, saying U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric signals “a real risk of military aggression”.
The U.S. government has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to secure better access to the Central Asian country's critical minerals, as U.S. President Donald Trump moves to counter China's dominance of crucial resources and their supply chains.
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