The Ukrainian President continues to seek support from European chancelleries amidst ongoing conflict, as Russia shows no intention of negotiating. This raises questions about the future of diplomacy in the context of the Ukraine war, with Ukrainian morale remaining high despite the ongoing casualties.

In response to Russian threats and the fear of invasion, Ukraine has requested military and defense assistance from European states. Germany, one of the most vocal opponents of arms deliveries to Kyiv, has been criticized for its stance. Poland, the Czech Republic, and the Baltic States have shown willingness to provide military aid, with Poland offering ammunition and defense weapons, the Czech Republic providing artillery shells, and the Baltic States ready to supply Stinger missiles. The German government has blocked Estonia's attempt to send Soviet-era howitzers to Ukraine. Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark have mobilized forces for deterrence but not for Ukrainian defense. The U.S. has provided substantial military aid to Ukraine since 2014, including vehicles and anti-artillery radar, but with restrictions on the use of supplied weapons. Ukraine, once a major arms exporter, has faced challenges in its defense industry due to corruption and a lack of complete weapons manufacturing capability.

During the first year of the pandemic, cyberattacks on cloud services in France increased by 630%, with the shift to mandatory teleworking presenting new security challenges. François Esnol-Feugeas, CEO of Oxibox, highlighted the rise in attacks and the difficulty in identifying remote workers. The European Commission, through spokesperson Eric Mamer, indicated that there are no EU-wide rules on teleworking, as health safety measures are the responsibility of member states. Plans for a European Digital Identity were announced, proposing digital wallets linked to national identities, but the implementation and acceptance among European countries are yet to be determined.