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The European Union intends to adopt the 17th package of sanctions against Russia in May. Kaya Kallas stressed the need to increase pressure on the Kremlin.

A step towards formalizing the tribunal will be taken at the meeting of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Technical work on draft legal instruments has been completed.

Ursula von der Leyen discussed with Friedrich Merz the importance of a ceasefire in Ukraine and strengthening its position. They agreed on further economic, military and political support.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the European Union to support the creation of a tribunal to punish representatives of the Russian Federation for war crimes of aggression. On May 9, the EU will announce the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Putin.

Intensive agriculture has led to soil degradation in Europe and Great Britain. Experts are calling for soil restoration to reduce climate impacts.

Olena Duma opposed draft law No. 12374-d on ARMA reform, although it was supported by the G7 ambassadors. People's Deputies believe that Duma is sabotaging changes in the agency.

Following the meeting in Lviv, the EU will allocate 1 billion euros to the Ukrainian defense industry. They also discussed the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation and the confiscation of Russian assets.

EU Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas celebrated Europe Day together with Ukraine. She shared a photo with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Minister Andriy Sybiha.

The President of Serbia and the Prime Minister of Slovakia held a fraternal meeting in Moscow, where they discussed important issues. Both politicians arrived on the eve of the May 9 parade, despite warnings from the EU.

Ukraine plans to oblige online platforms to fully identify sellers. This is necessary to avoid tax disputes and implement the EU directive.

On May 9, EU foreign ministers will meet in Kyiv. They will announce the allocation of 1 billion euros for the production of weapons in Ukraine.

May 9th is Magnetic Alphabet Day, which promotes creativity and learning. Also on this day, Europe Day is celebrated in Ukraine, symbolizing unity and European integration.

The development of the National Program for Harmonization of Ukrainian Legislation with the Law of the European Union has begun. The program will become Ukraine's "homework diary" on the way to EU membership.

The British government has imposed sanctions against 100 oil tankers that are part of the Russian shadow fleet. Since the beginning of 2024, they have transported goods worth more than $24 billion.

Ukraine and the European Union plan to create a special court to prosecute the President of Russia and other officials for organizing the invasion. Political approval of the tribunal is expected in the near future.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed support for Ukraine and prospects for cooperation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The German Chancellor assured of continued support.

A new poll has revealed that a quarter of Britons consider Trump a greater threat to national security than terrorist organizations. Also, almost half believe that he will negatively affect the country's economy.

European diplomats consider the agreement with the USA a priority and call for a pause in decisions regarding the USA. They propose waiting for the results of the NATO summit in The Hague.

Ukraine received €1 billion from the EU under the ERA program, which is financed by profits from immobilized Russian assets. The funds will be used to cover critical budget expenditures.

Seed imports to Ukraine in 2024 increased by 3. 2%, reaching $381.3 million. Experts warn of risks associated with prices and mismatched varieties.

On the eve of the May 9 parade in Moscow, the President of Ukraine stated that it would be a parade of cynicism and lies.

Europe intends to clearly mark its voice in the peace process regarding Ukraine. The final form of the peace agreement will determine the future of Ukraine, but will also affect the security and stability of the European continent

Serbian President Vucic visited Moscow on the eve of the May 9 parade, despite warnings about the risks to Serbia's accession to the EU. Vucic said he is ready to take personal responsibility for this visit.

Latvia and Lithuania did not allow Slovak Prime Minister Fico to fly to Moscow, as did Estonia. The reason is participation in the Kremlin's propaganda event on May 9, which is incompatible with EU values.

The NBU is considering the possibility of switching to the euro as the base currency for the hryvnia. The reasons are the prospect of joining the EU, the strengthening of the role of the European Union and instability in the markets.

Minister of Energy German Galushchenko and ACER Director Christian Zinglersen discussed the integration of Ukraine's energy system into EU markets. Ukraine plans to adopt the necessary package of laws this year and fully implement the changes from 2027.

The European Commission has sent the draft 17th package of sanctions against Russia to EU countries. It includes restrictions on the export of chemical substances and pressure on the shadow fleet.

Robert Fico stated that a complete abandonment of Russian energy carriers would harm the competitiveness of both the EU and Slovakia. He rejected this idea at the negotiations.

The Strichka coordination platform has launched a campaign to collect signatures for a petition to the European Parliament on the accelerated accession of Ukraine to the EU. This is necessary to strengthen European security.

The European Union is considering sanctions against Litasco Middle East DMCC, a division of Lukoil, for helping the "shadow fleet" that transports Russian oil.