Polish Prime Minister Tusk: 1.5 billion euros in quick payments will flow to food manufacturers.

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban confirmed that parliament will take action on joining NATO next Monday.

The Polish zloty rose against the euro after the European Union said it would provide aid funds to Poland.

Swedish Prime Minister: This agreement will strengthen European security and cooperation between our countries.

Swedish Prime Minister: I strongly welcome the strengthening of security cooperation between Sweden and Hungary.

European Commission President Von der Leyen: We discussed the situation faced by European farmers.

Swedish Prime Minister: Sweden and Hungary do not agree on everything, but we should be more active in strengthening cooperation on common positions.

The White House: Implementing new export restrictions on nearly 100 entities for providing behind-the-scenes support to Russia.

The European Commission will unfreeze up to 137 billion euros in funds for Poland next week.

US White House: Sanctions will target individuals related to Navalny’s imprisonment and the Russian financial sector. Sanctions will target the Russian defense industrial base, procurement networks and sanctions evaders on multiple continents.

The White House: Announced more than 500 new sanctions against Russia.

Netherlands CPB Economic Policy Analysis Bureau: Global trade volume increased by 1% in December.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: No discussion on the recapitalization of the Bundesbank is expected.

Iraqi Prime Minister: Iraq reopens Al-shamal refinery that has been closed for 10 years.

Commerzbank: It has lowered its European natural gas price forecast by the end of this year to 35 euros/MWh.

Commerzbank: Lowered its year-end gold price forecast by US$50 to US$2,100 per ounce.

Swedish Government: Hungary will purchase 4 Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets.

Bank of America: EPFR data shows that investors inflowed $15 billion into stocks, $15.2 billion into bonds, $2.1 billion into cash, and $900 million out of gold in the latest week.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmeygar: (Regarding the Polish border blockade) Ukraine is ready to make reasonable compromises with Poland.

ECB Governing Council member Nagel: It is not ruled out that the ECB will review bank reserve remuneration.