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Власти Вильнюса обнародовали план эвакуации на случай военного вторжения, гибридных атак, ядерных угроз и стихийных бедствий. План разработан на основе опыта Украины и городов США.

London condemned the Russian Federation's attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, which resulted in civilian casualties. It was emphasized that this happened during peace negotiations in London.

European diplomats condemned Russia's massive strike on Kyiv, which resulted in deaths. They expressed support for Ukraine and called for increased resistance to the aggressor.

Oleksandr Mishchenko discussed bilateral relations with Marek Prawda. He drew attention to the vandalism at the grave of UPA soldiers, calling for condemnation.

The European Union has fined Apple $570 million and Meta $228 million for violating the Digital Markets Act. This is the first application of this law, which aims at fair competition.

According to the Minister of Agrarian Policy Koval, every tenth bottle of juice in the world is made from fruit concentrates produced in Ukraine by the TBF Group. The company processes 300,000 tons of raw materials per season.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán voted against Ukraine's accession to the EU, believing that it threatens the country's economy. Orbán's advisor stated that supporting Ukraine would cost $100 billion per year.

Poland is allocating 3 billion zlotys for the construction of a plant to produce 150,000 shells per year. This is due to fears of a full-scale war and a shortage of capacity.

Washington is waiting for Kyiv's response regarding the terms of peace that secure the occupied territories for the Russian Federation. It concerns the rejection of Crimea.

The US will present a seven-point plan for a settlement in Ukraine, which includes recognizing Crimea as Russian, lifting sanctions, and renouncing security guarantees.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas stated that the US still has leverage over Russia. She called on Washington to take a tougher stance on Moscow.

French officials are concerned about the spread of a dangerous trend on TikTok that promotes anorexia. This creates harmful perceptions of the body among young people, especially teenagers.

Switzerland has joined the EU sanctions and imposed restrictions against eight Russian media outlets. The changes to the decree come into force on April 23, 2025.

The withdrawal of land from scientific institutions of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences may lead to a shortage of high-quality seedlings, higher prices for products and dependence on imports, which are often viral.

In 2024, Berlin recorded 77 attacks on asylum seekers and 8 cases of damage to housing. 34 people were hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incidents.

Presidential elections will be held in Romania, which may lead to political instability and affect support for Ukraine. The election results may cause division among European countries.

Countries are looking for reliable trading partners in Europe after Trump's trade war. Trust in the EU is growing, with support for membership reaching 74%, the highest level in 40 years.

Britain is close to an agreement with the EU that will open access to the EU's €150 billion defense fund for British arms manufacturers. In exchange, Britain has made concessions on fishing rights.

The European Union is looking for ways to facilitate the import of American gas, while adhering to rules on methane emissions. This is done to avoid a trade war with the US and increase gas purchases.

US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is concluding her mission after three years of work. She called this position "the honor of a lifetime" and summarized US efforts to support Ukraine in the war, reforms, and the economy.

The grey market for gadgets in Ukraine caused losses of UAH 5. 5 billion in VAT, the share of grey Apple reaches 71%. The problem is global: the EU and the US are also fighting smuggling and billions in losses from grey imports.

Hungary can force the EU to lift sanctions against €210 billion of frozen Russian assets. This will remove the guarantee on loans to Ukraine and shift their coverage to EU and G7 taxpayers.

The number of DeLorean DMC cars, known thanks to the film "Back to the Future", is decreasing. Their shortage and iconic status are leading to a significant increase in prices.

Russia has worsened its forecast for oil exports this year and lowered its Urals price expectation to $56 per barrel. According to the forecast, this may require the use of reserves to cover expenses.

The Kremlin justifies the invasion of Ukraine with rhetoric of fighting "Nazism". This is aimed at militarizing society and preparing for a possible prolonged conflict with NATO.

The German company EKC is the largest supplier of chromium to the Russian Federation, which is used in military equipment. From January 2023 to April 2024, it exported metal worth 24.2 million euros, covering half of Russia's imports.

Great Britain called on Russia to commit to a full ceasefire, not just a one-day pause. Complete silence would allow for negotiations on a just and lasting peace, the British Foreign Office said.

The EU skeptically assessed Putin's statement about the "Easter truce". The European Union stated that Russia must prove its intentions to stop aggression with real actions, as words do not correspond to reality.

How RSE became a symbol of energy independence during the war.

Russia is lobbying for the restoration of direct flights to the US as part of a ceasefire agreement, linking this to the lifting of sanctions against "Aeroflot". The European Union is categorically against opening its skies due to sanctions, security issues, and "stolen" aircraft, which makes flights to the US without flying over the EU extremely difficult.