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February 15th - According to foreign media reports, the European Central Bank (ECB) announced plans on Saturday to expand the accessibility of its Euro Liquidity Support Facility globally and make it a regular mechanism to enhance the international status of the euro as a single currency. Previously, such repurchase quotas were only open to a limited number of countries, primarily Eastern European countries. ECB President Christine Lagarde stated at the Munich Security Conference, "The ECB must prepare for a more volatile environment." The central bank stated that the tool will be launched in the third quarter of 2026 and will be open to all central banks globally, except for those excluded due to reputational issues such as money laundering, terrorist financing, or international sanctions. The repurchase quota is used in scenarios where banks cannot obtain financing from the market, allowing financial institutions to borrow euros from the ECB using high-quality assets as collateral and repay the principal and interest upon maturity. The new tool will provide a regular access quota of up to €50 billion.Market sources say Meta Platforms (META.O) is reportedly considering developing facial recognition technology for its smart glasses and plans to add this feature as early as this year.February 15th - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in Munich, Germany on the 14th that Ukraine is willing to reach an agreement that brings genuine peace, and that a dignified end to the conflict is crucial for Ukraine. Zelenskyy said that Europes absence from the negotiations on the Ukraine issue was a "huge mistake," and that Ukraine is trying to ensure full European participation in the negotiation process so that European interests and voices are considered. He also said that Ukraine will do everything possible to ensure the smooth progress of the negotiations and maintain regular contact with US representatives. Zelenskyy also stated that any arrangement to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict must be premised on clear and strong security guarantees; otherwise, so-called peace will be unsustainable. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine needs "real and enforceable security guarantees," not vague promises. "Security guarantees should take precedence over a ceasefire agreement."US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Met with Zelensky on security issues in Ukraine and to deepen defense and economic partnerships.On February 14, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, attended the Munich Security Conference and delivered a speech and answered questions at the "China Session." When asked about Chinas role in resolving regional conflicts, particularly the Ukraine issue, Wang Yi stated that Chinas position is clear: all regional hotspots should seek political solutions through dialogue and consultation, and the same applies to the Ukraine issue. However, China is not a party to the conflict, and the decision-making power is not in Chinas hands. What we can do is to promote peace talks. We have dispatched special envoys to mediate and, through various channels, emphasized to all parties that a ceasefire should be implemented as soon as possible, and that everyone should return to the negotiating table.
