Julia Shramko
Mark Rutte called Russia's claims against the Baltic states absurd and commented on the downing of a drone over Estonia by a NATO fighter jet. He urged Europe to strengthen its own defense.
The EC signed a memorandum on the allocation of 3. 2 billion euros to Ukraine in June. The funds are part of a 90 billion euro package for budgetary and military support.
Donald Tusk announced joint work with Péter Magyar on a position regarding Ukraine. Poland also offered assistance in achieving energy independence.
Péter Magyar supported Ukraine's right to self-defense by any means. He demands security guarantees stronger than the Budapest Memorandum.
A novel about the journey of two women in the 1930s became the first work translated from Mandarin to win the Booker. The £50,000 prize will be shared by the authors.
Hungary's new government will not obstruct the imposition of restrictions against the head of the ROC and Russian officials. The EU is also preparing sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.
Five police officials served with suspicion notices for covering up a network of porn offices. During searches, luxury cars and over 22.6 million UAH were seized from the suspects.
The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.
Due to shelling and rolling stock wear, it is predicted that six people will compete for a single seat this summer. Ukrzaliznytsia advises planning trips 20 days in advance and using the auto-buy feature.
The EU has agreed on a trade deal with the US due to Trump's threat to introduce new tariffs. The document provides for tariff reductions and mechanisms to protect the bloc's market.
The attack on a DTEK energy facility in Odesa left tens of thousands of families without power. Residential buildings and warehouses were damaged, and one person was injured.
Trump discussed plans for military strikes against Iran with his national security team. The President set a deadline for a diplomatic breakthrough by the end of this week.
The SBU and National Police have detained top officials in the Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, and Zhytomyr regions. They are suspected of covering up a network of porn offices.
Vice President J. D. Vance denied plans to transfer Iranian uranium to Russia. He stated that the U.S. and Iran do not support such an initiative.
NATO fighters were scrambled and the airport was closed in Lithuania due to a UAV threat. The air alert has been canceled; there were no reports of a drone crash.
The AFU struck the Lukoil oil refinery and damaged four reservoirs at the Yaroslavl-3 station. Control points and ammunition depots in the enemy's rear were also attacked.
Police leadership from three regions are implicated in a case involving the protection of "porn offices," as is a driver for the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.
Ukraine and Hungary have started consultations regarding EU accession and minority rights. The first negotiation clusters are planned to be opened as early as May and June.
The Pentagon has reduced the number of brigade combat teams in Europe from four to three. As a result, the deployment of American troops to Poland has been temporarily delayed.
The SBU recorded radiation levels exceeding the norm on the debris of an enemy drone. Elements made of depleted uranium were discovered in the warhead of an R-60 missile.
Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Russia in the near future. This was stated by Putin's representative Kirill Dmitriev during his stay in China.
Marta Kos welcomed the dialogue between Ukraine and Hungary regarding minority rights. The European Commission plans to open negotiation clusters for EU accession as early as this summer.
The G7 is preparing new financing for Ukraine and demands reforms, including limiting VAT exemptions. Partners will also allocate funds for the repair of Chornobyl NPP facilities.
The US will reduce military aid to European NATO allies in the event of a crisis. Washington wants to shift the responsibility for security onto Europe.
The enemy launched 154 drones and a missile at Ukraine; air defense neutralized 131 targets. Hits were recorded in 20 locations, and debris falls in 6 districts.
Following drone attacks, fires were reported in Russia. The Azot chemical plant and the Lukoil refinery in Kstovo may have been targeted.
Putin declared unprecedented cooperation with China and invited Xi to the RF. The leaders discussed a new world order, with the construction of a gas pipeline on the agenda.
Troels Lund Poulsen proposes a coalition of three right-wing parties and a reduction in gasoline prices. For the minority government to function, it requires the support of other factions.
The EU criticizes the US decision to extend the waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Valdis Dombrovskis called for increased pressure on Moscow instead of easing it.
About 200 Russian military personnel underwent secret training on drone usage at bases in China. Some of them have reportedly returned to fight against Ukraine at the front.