Ukraine, surrounded by an unprecedented crisis between war and cold, gets the support of the EU!

To help Ukraine facing an unprecedented crisis amid increasing Russian attacks and cold weather, the European Union ie EU agreed in principle on a financial package of 18 billion euros ($ 18.93 billion) and an agreement to impose minimum taxes on large companies there. It is done. This will also help the EU to remove resentment between the bloc and its member Hungary, which is taking a rebellious stand.

Ambassadors of 27 European countries agreed to a deal late on Monday. A large part of this would belong to Hungary, to which he had promised. But, could not proceed as per the announcement. Because of this, other EU countries started accusing Hungary of breaking the rules. Current EU President Czech tweeted, 'Megadeal!' The deal is tentative as it is yet to be signed. However, there does not appear to be any major obstacle in its path. 

Zelensky asked for emergency help of 800 million euros

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies gathered in Paris on Tuesday that his country urgently needed at least 800 million euros to meet emergency energy needs. French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a meeting of representatives of 70 countries and organizations to discuss measures to maintain water, food, energy, health and transport systems from now till March. "Following Ukraine's advance in the war, Russia has launched attacks on Kiev's civil services and infrastructure," Macron said in his opening speech.

He announced to immediately provide 63 electric generators and 48.5 million euros to Ukraine. The G-7, a group of economic superpowers, considered increasing Ukraine's military might and focusing on its air defense. On Zelenskyy's appeal, the group members also assured to meet the immediate needs of Ukraine. US officials said their country has shipped the first shipment of energy equipment worth about $13 million to Ukraine. Two other consignments will also leave this week. 

Russia rejects Ukraine's proposal for peace talks

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that President Vladimir Putin's annual year-end press conference has been cancelled. This is the first time in 10 years that the annual press conference has been cancelled. Russia on Tuesday rejected the Ukrainian president's reported peace talks offer and said Kiev should accept the current conditions. It also denied deploying heavy weapons near the Zaporizhia nuclear facility in southern Ukraine. 

Meanwhile, fighting continued between Ukraine and Russia in the region east of Donetsk. Both countries describe the situation in Donetsk as difficult and are claiming success in the war. Russia's official news agency RIA has claimed to have liberated 50 percent of the area of ​​Donetsk. The Kremlin has been continuously attacking the energy infrastructure of Ukraine, due to which there has been a crisis of electricity and water. On the other hand, Russia's close ally Belarus, which claimed not to be involved in the Ukraine war, tested its military preparations.