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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the parliamentary elections in Georgia on October 26 due to numerous violations. The EU is demanding repeated elections and sanctions against Georgian officials, including the Prime Minister.

A French court will announce a decision in the Marine Le Pen case on misuse of EU funds on March 31, 2025. The prosecutor's office demands to ban her from holding public office for 5 years.

The head of the European Commission called for an increase in EU defense spending, which amounts to 1. 9% of GDP against 9% in Russia. The first European Commissioner for Defense has been appointed to strengthen Europe's military potential.

The president of Ukraine congratulated the head of the European Commission on the approval of the new composition of Commissioners. Von der Leyen stressed the importance of European security and the need to increase defense spending.

The European Parliament voted to approve the second European Commission under the leadership of Ursula von der Leyen. The new composition received 370 votes in favor and is expected to begin work on December 1, 2024.

The President of the European Parliament supported the provision of German TAURUS cruise missiles with a range of 500 km to Ukraine. Mecola emphasized the urgent need for military assistance due to the intensification of Russian attacks.

The Lithuanian parliament has elected Gintautas Palutskas as the country's new prime minister. The 45-year-old computer scientist and deputy leader of the Social Democratic Party is to form a government within 15 days.

Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to start negotiations on the first cluster of accession to the EU in early 2025. The President emphasized the need to become the fastest country in the process of European integration.

The President of Ukraine called on the EU to put pressure on Russia to start adequate negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that Russia could be forced to peace by limiting its money and power.

President Zelenskyy tells the European Parliament that Putin is using DPRK troops in the war in Ukraine. According to him, the number of North Korean soldiers could reach 100,000.

The President of Ukraine addressed the members of the European Parliament. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of joint efforts to achieve real peace.

The European Union is developing a package of sanctions against tankers transporting Russian oil in circumvention of restrictions. It is planned to introduce fines for the trade participants and additional measures in early 2024.

The EU foreign policy chief spoke out against a diplomatic solution that would marginalize Ukraine and the EU. Borrell emphasized the need to continue supporting Ukraine even if the US position changes.

The European Parliament is considering a resolution to strengthen control over Russian oil tankers and their insurance. The document envisages systematic sanctions and enhanced satellite monitoring of the vessels.

The head of the European Parliament, Roberta Mecola, has proposed creating the EU's own security and defense alliance. The new alliance should complement NATO, not compete with it, especially against the backdrop of the unstable situation due to the war in Ukraine.

In Tehran, security forces detained a student who stripped down to her underwear near the Islamic Azad University. According to the student newspaper, the girl was beaten during her detention, and Amnesty International is demanding her release.

The conference on the sixth point of the Peace Formula discussed the conditions for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. The event was organized by Ukraine and Lithuania and attended by representatives of 56 countries and international organizations.

The head of the OP met with the European Parliament delegation to discuss preparations for the second Peace Summit. The parties discussed the Victory Plan and the holding of thematic conferences on the points of the Peace Formula.

María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia have been awarded the Sakharov Prize in 2024. The award was given for their struggle to restore democracy in Venezuela.

The EU Council approves an aid package for Ukraine that includes €35 billion in macro-financial assistance and a €45 billion loan repayment support mechanism. The funds will come from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 3313 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 5 kopecks. The euro exchange rate was set at 44.70 UAH/euro.

Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Zhovkva met with representatives of the Greek Foreign Ministry. They discussed preparations for the Peace Summit, the restoration of Ukraine and the implementation of the bilateral security agreement.

On October 25, G7 partners will announce contributions to a $50 billion loan to Ukraine. The repayment will be made from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets, and the EU is expected to provide €35 billion.

The President signed a law to bring the bankruptcy procedure closer to European standards. The law introduces preventive restructuring and implements EU Directive 2019/1023 into Ukrainian law.

The European Parliament will consider a proposal for a €35 billion loan to Ukraine from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is part of a $50 billion G7 package to support Ukraine.

Roksolana Pidlasa explained that Orban could not block the EU's €35 billion allocation to Ukraine. All that is needed to disburse the funds is a simple majority vote in the EU Council, not a unanimous decision.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Parliament and leaders of political groups. The parties discussed financial assistance, support for the Peace Formula and Ukraine's future membership in the EU.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov called for financial support for the Ukrainian defense industry. He noted successes in the production of drones and invited European partners to train Ukraine's strategic reserves.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov presented the Victory Plan in the European Parliament. He called for the development of air defense, the lifting of restrictions on strikes against Russia, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The President of Ukraine leaves for Belgium for a meeting of the European Council. Zelenskyy will present the Victory Plan and hold meetings with the European Parliament and NATO to strengthen Ukraine's defense.