Ursula von der Leyen said that a bad deal with Russia could provoke it to new aggression. A just peace presupposes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Almost half of Ukrainians have a positive assessment of the Minerals Agreement between Ukraine and the United States. About 22% have negative expectations, and 19% believe that it will not have any impact.
The first stork chick has appeared in the Pyriatyn National Park to a well-known pair. The chick was named by a viewer from the USA who made the largest donation to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The fiber optic systems plant in Saransk suffered significant damage as a result of the strike. The possibility of suspending its operation is being considered, which may affect the supply of fiber optics to the Russian army.
Today, the death of Mykola Fedoruk, who served as the mayor of Chernivtsi for many years, became known. He held the position since 1998 and was repeatedly re-elected.
Friedrich Merz has been elected Chancellor of Germany. The NATO Secretary General and EU leaders congratulated him, emphasizing the importance of leadership for European security and cooperation between countries.
Today in the Vatican, the voting for the new Pope begins in the Sistine Chapel. The completion of the voting will be signaled by smoke from the chapel's chimney.
Russians attacked Kharkiv with drones, 3 out of 20 did not explode. 40 buildings were damaged, 920 windows were broken. Two people were injured, services are working at the sites.
About a thousand surveillance cameras will be installed in the Pecherskyi and Dniprovskyi districts of Kyiv. Also, digital accessibility and the Internet are being improved in the capital's schools.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Friedrich Merz and thanked him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed hope for Germany's leadership in European affairs.
Today, a repeat vote was held for the position of Federal Chancellor of Germany. Friedrich Merz received 325 votes.
SBU has notified three priests of the UOC (MP) of suspicion of justifying the aggression of the Russian Federation. They were waiting for the capture of Kyiv and glorified the occupiers, they face up to 8 years in prison.
In April, Tesla sales in Germany fell by 45. 9% to 885 cars. However, the total number of new electric car registrations increased by 53.5%, and BYD sales increased eightfold.
In Poznań, a man argued with two 13-year-old Ukrainians and a Belarusian woman, which escalated into a fight, after which he fled. The police are currently establishing the identity of the man and checking whether a sexual crime was committed.
A survey showed that 41-55% of Europeans and 45% of Americans consider World War III likely in the next 5-10 years. The main reason cited is tension in relations with Russia.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama spoke about psychotherapy and denied rumors of divorce from Barack. She is preparing for a new stage, after the end of public service.
The hotel and restaurant complex "Galera," located in the coastal strip of the Dnipro River, is subject to demolition by court order. The plot of land, with an area of 0.5 hectares and a value of 3.2 million UAH, will be returned to the community.
Customs officers discovered stuffed animals of three sea turtles with significant scientific and museum value in two parcels from Kryvyi Rih to the USA. Administrative proceedings have been initiated.
Friedrich Merz failed to become the Chancellor of Germany, the second round of voting will not take place. AfD leader Alice Weidel demands Merz's resignation and the holding of new elections.
The former chairman of the board of an oil refining concern and 5 individuals have been put on Interpol's wanted list for misappropriating 5. 8 billion hryvnias. They face up to 12 years in prison.
In the Zakarpattia region, a criminal group of 6 people who were transferring evaders abroad was detained. Among those detained are employees of the State Border Guard Service.
CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the necessary number of votes to be elected Chancellor of Germany. In the first round, he was short only 3 votes.
The tenth meeting of cardinals took place in the Vatican, where they discussed the role of the Vatican, the Church's mission, and the challenges of transmitting the faith. All cardinal electors have already arrived in Rome to participate in the conclave.
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A dog that attacked schoolchildren was caught in Brovary. The animal is in a shelter and is waiting for examination by the relevant services, the mayor said.
In Rome, a tourist from the USA, residing in Taiwan, suffered serious spinal injuries while trying to climb over the fence of the Colosseum. He was hospitalized in serious condition and underwent surgery.
Poland is recording an increase in apartment sales to foreigners, especially in large cities. Ukrainians are the leading buyers and are creating real estate agencies.
Minnesota resident David DeCook found a large brown diamond weighing 3. 81 carats in Crater of Diamonds State Park. This is the largest diamond found in the park in 2025.
A Russian FPV drone attacked a village in the Zaporizhzhia region, damaging a car on the roadway. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.
Zelenskyy met with the President of the Czech Senate, discussing Ukraine's European integration and the need to increase pressure on Russia to achieve peace. He thanked the Czech Republic for its support.
