Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian Army: Kiev troops have evacuated from Avdiuka to avoid being surrounded.

Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian Army: The Ukrainian army has taken measures to stabilize the situation and maintain its position.

Chief of General Staff of the Ukrainian Army: Troops have been moved to more favorable defense lines.

Japan launched an H3 rocket carrying two satellites for test detection.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: We will have to wait a few more months to be confident that persistent inflation has disappeared.

Peel, chief economist of the Bank of England: Judging from the data, interest rate cuts "still have some way to go."

Bank of England chief economist Peel: We will have to keep interest rates restrictive until the factors that sustain inflation disappear, but we do not want to take more measures.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: Firmly concerned about continued inflation.

Peel, chief economist of the Bank of England: Hope that wage pressure can be further alleviated.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: There are reasons to be cautious about the downward path of inflation.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: There is limited evidence that inflation is returning to a level consistent with the inflation target.

Bank of England chief economist Peel: Services price inflation remains "stubborn and elevated."

Peel, chief economist of the Bank of England: We need to pay attention to the persistent factors of inflation.

French President Macron: Europe’s future cannot depend on the results of the US presidential election, which is why action needs to be taken now.

French President Macron: I will go to Ukraine before mid-March.

The United States said it has imposed visa restrictions on a number of Nicaraguan officials.

Ukrainian President Zelensky: Discussed joint production of drones and electronic warfare equipment with French President Macron.

French President Macron: Agreement with Ukraine will last ten years.

US White House spokesperson: The White House calls for an investigation into the death of Russian opposition leader Navalny.