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On the occasion of Europe Day, Blinken addressed EU citizens, emphasizing the partnership in defense against Russian aggression

On Europe Day, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken emphasized the importance of the U.S.-EU partnership in defending against Russian aggression in Ukraine and noted shared democratic values and economic prosperity.

Politics • May 9, 03:45 PM • 24792 views

Zelenskyy on arms supplies from partners: the distance is not in kilometers, but in weeks and months

According to President Zelenskyy, the time from the decision to provide Ukraine with weapons to their arrival at the front line is measured in weeks and months, not kilometers, due to delays in deliveries, despite approved aid packages.

War • May 9, 03:36 PM • 22446 views

Zelensky voices the main issues of the Peace Summit in Switzerland

Zelenskyy outlined the main issues to be discussed at the Peace Summit in Switzerland. Among them are the exchange of prisoners, the return of abducted Ukrainian children and deported citizens, as well as nuclear and food security issues.

Politics • May 9, 03:19 PM • 19312 views

Stefanchuk discusses military support for Ukraine with the President of the European Parliament: the meeting was held in a shelter due to air raid alert

Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with Robert Metsola, President of the European Parliament, in an air raid shelter during her visit to Kyiv on Europe Day to discuss military support, Ukraine's EU membership bid, and support for parliamentary cooperation.

Politics • May 9, 03:18 PM • 17369 views

Not just Donbas: Zelensky says russians have increased their troops everywhere

According to President Zelenskyy, the russians have increased the number of troops across Ukraine, especially in the north and east, taking advantage of a pause in the supply of weapons.

War • May 9, 03:01 PM • 17487 views

Zelensky: Ukraine will be able to stop Russia in the east with increased arms supplies

The Ukrainian military will be able to stop the Russian invaders in the east thanks to an increase in arms supplies from the approved US military aid package, which will allow them to seize the initiative from Russia, President Zelenskyy believes.

War • May 9, 02:56 PM • 16133 views

During the press conference between Zelensky and Metzola, an alarm sounded: the president reacted emotionally

During a joint press conference between President Zelensky and European Parliament President Metzola in Kyiv, an air raid alarm sounded, revealing Russia's true attitude toward peace and the fight against Nazism.

War • May 9, 02:20 PM • 21135 views

Metzola is optimistic that the negotiation framework will be adopted in June by the EU countries

Ukraine is close to the start of actual accession negotiations with the European Union, and the President of the European Parliament is optimistic that the framework for negotiations will be adopted by EU member states in June.

Politics • May 9, 02:19 PM • 18771 views

President of the European Parliament met with a barista who made coffee in a cafe damaged by russian shelling

During her visit to Kyiv, European Parliament President Roberta Mecola met with barista Maria, who continued to make coffee in a cafe damaged by russian shelling, demonstrating the resilience of the Ukrainian spirit.

Society • May 9, 02:14 PM • 34227 views

The EU does not recognize the "elections" in Russia, but a strong position is expected from the new mandate of the European Parliament - Metsola

The European Union does not recognize the so-called Russian elections, especially those held illegally in the occupied territories of Ukraine, and the new European Parliament is expected to take a strong position.

Politics • May 9, 02:05 PM • 14907 views

Putin is not going to stop, he has a feeling that the West can be split - Zelenskyy

Putin is not going to stop, President Zelensky said.

War • May 9, 01:51 PM • 14601 views

Georgian Ambassador to France resigns over law on "foreign agents"

Georgia's Ambassador to France, Gocha Javakhishvili, resigned over a controversial law on foreign agents that has strained Georgia's relations with its European partners and made his mission extremely difficult.

News of the World • May 9, 01:27 PM • 20613 views

Zelensky on meeting with Metzola: We are working together to strengthen our position to protect life

President Zelenskyy and European Parliament President Mecola met in Kyiv to maximize efforts to protect lives in Ukraine and Europe from Russia's ongoing invasion and attacks.

Politics • May 9, 01:17 PM • 16201 views

President of the European Parliament speaks in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada

After the air alert ended, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Mecola, began her speech in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Europe Day.

War • May 9, 01:00 PM • 18559 views

Ukraine's path to EU accession will definitely be difficult - Metsola

Ukraine's path to EU accession will be difficult, but the European Parliament and the EU will help rebuild Ukraine's infrastructure and economy because Ukraine is Europe and Europe is Ukraine, said European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

Politics • May 9, 10:35 AM • 103412 views

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is close to the actual start of EU accession talks

Ukraine is close to starting EU accession talks after fulfilling all the necessary requirements, and the negotiation phase is expected to begin in June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • May 9, 10:19 AM • 20543 views

Common values and history make a country truly European - Zelensky on Europe Day

Shared values and history make a country truly European, which is a true European strength that must be multiplied in order to protect life and values on the continent, to inherit a peaceful and united Europe to our children, and to defeat evil like Hitler and Putin.

Society • May 9, 09:45 AM • 19492 views

"Once again in the Land of the Brave": President of the European Parliament came to Kyiv on Europe Day

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola arrived in Kyiv on Europe Day, May 9, as she announced on her social media, where she posted a video of herself greeting Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk at the railway station.

Politics • May 9, 08:10 AM • 21440 views

CEC invalidates Russian presidential "elections" in occupied Ukrainian territories

The Central Election Commission of Ukraine emphasized the nullity of the "results" of the Russian presidential election held in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, declaring them illegitimate and calling on foreign states and international organizations not to recognize them.

War • May 8, 08:44 PM • 22925 views

EU discusses possible impact of law on 'foreign agents' on Georgia's European integration - media

EU ambassadors expressed concern over Georgia's law on "foreign agents" and its potential impact on the country's European integration process.

News of the World • May 8, 11:50 AM • 19710 views

EU candidate country cannot be ruled by Kremlin proxies: MEP on the situation in Georgia

According to members of the European Parliament, Georgia's status as an EU candidate is under threat because of the ruling party's ties to the Kremlin and the suppression of protests.

News of the World • May 7, 06:46 PM • 26404 views

The EU Council approves the first law in the history of the EU to combat violence against women

The EU Council has approved the first-ever law on combating violence against women and domestic violence, which provides for harsh penalties for perpetrators and comprehensive support for victims across the EU.

News of the World • May 7, 12:21 PM • 18294 views

EU to impose restrictions on 11 ships as part of countering Russia's "shadow fleet" - Bloomberg

The European Union has proposed to impose restrictions on 11 vessels that contribute to Russia's war against Ukraine, including banning them from entering EU ports, prohibiting European companies from providing services, and limiting insurance and technical assistance.

Economy • May 7, 11:56 AM • 21370 views

Bloomberg: EU to ban Russian funds to parties before European Parliament elections and Russian version of SWIFT

The European Union is proposing to ban political parties, think tanks and other groups from accepting funding from Russia, as well as to ban the use of the Russian central bank's financial messaging system as part of the next package of sanctions against Russia.

Economy • May 7, 11:34 AM • 21661 views

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry urges the world not to recognize Putin as legitimate president of Russia

Ukraine calls on the world not to recognize Vladimir Putin as the legitimate president of Russia due to the undemocratic nature of the recent elections and Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine.

War • May 6, 12:58 PM • 22548 views

MEPs earn millions in companies alongside their political activities - Transparency International

Some members of the European Parliament earn extra money by working part-time for private companies, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence on EU policy-making.

News of the World • May 6, 10:51 AM • 27067 views

NATO is considering options for NATO troops to intervene in the war in Ukraine - media

NATO recognizes two options for direct intervention in Ukraine's war with Russia: a breakthrough on Ukraine's northwestern border to create a corridor to Belarus or a military provocation against the Baltic states, Poland, or Moldova that could test the West's reaction during the elections.

War • May 5, 11:44 AM • 94654 views

In Germany, a candidate from the Scholz party was attacked while campaigning for the European Parliament elections

A candidate of the Social Democratic Party of Germany was beaten and seriously injured during campaigning for the European Parliament elections in Dresden, he was taken to the hospital.

News of the World • May 4, 04:06 PM • 35827 views

EU probes Facebook and Instagram for political advertising and disinformation ahead of European elections

The European Commission has launched an official investigation into Meta (Facebook and Instagram) for potential violations of the Digital Services Act related to misleading advertising, disinformation campaigns, lack of effective tools for monitoring public discourse and elections, inadequate mechanisms for detecting illegal content and compensating users, and shortcomings in providing access to data for researchers.

News of the World • April 30, 02:01 PM • 18056 views

Slovenia wants to hold a referendum on legalization of euthanasia and marijuana

On June 9, Slovenia will hold a referendum on the legalization of euthanasia and the cultivation of cannabis for medical and personal use, combined with elections to the European Parliament.

News of the World • April 29, 03:16 AM • 23764 views