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Germany allocates 30. 4 million euros to Ukraine to improve the efficiency of electricity transmission, including the reconstruction of a substation with an automated control system to meet ENTSO-E requirements for reliability and safety, improving synchronous operation with the European energy system.

According to a survey conducted by KPMG and the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce, German companies in Ukraine are planning new investments, but are concerned about war, security threats and corruption.

Ukraine and Poland discussed the resumption of Ukrainian sugar exports to the EU after the new sugar beet crop was harvested in September, following Ukraine's temporary ban on duty-free sugar exports to the EU.

According to Ruvin, the EU special representative was shown the wreckage and electronic components of ballistic and cruise missiles, attack and reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles and other weapons used by the Russian Federation in war crimes against Ukraine.

Switzerland has recorded an increase in the number of cyber attacks and disinformation on the eve of the Peace Summit, which aims to create a path to peace in Ukraine, and about 90 countries and organizations have registered to participate in it.

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk will visit Poland on June 10-11 to participate in the summit of the parliamentary leaders of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, dedicated to strengthening support for Ukraine.

The World Bank will support simplifying the rules of new construction and improving the protection of citizens who buy real estate in Ukraine, in order to improve the situation on the housing market.

Georgian prime minister Ilklii Kobakhidze will take part in the conference on the reconstruction of Ukraine (URC2024) in Berlin on June 11-12, which aims to mobilize international support for the restoration, reconstruction, reforms and modernization of Ukraine.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is seeking to form a" pro-European and pro-Ukrainian " majority in the new European Parliament to support a strong Europe.

In the European Parliament elections in Germany, the conservative CDU / CSU bloc received about 30% of the vote.

The presidents of the United States and France promised to support efforts to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in accordance with international law.

The cabinet of French President Emmanuel Macron is considering Estonian Prime Minister Kaya Kallas as a potential successor to Josep Borrell as head of EU diplomacy.

France offered to form a" coalition of instructors " to send to Ukraine, but the initiative was opposed by the United States, Germany, Italy and Spain due to concerns about the risks of escalation and further involvement of the West in the war.

Biden and Macron hope that the G7 countries will agree to a фонд 50 billion fund to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

According to the OP, Today's talks were the next stage on the way to implementing the G7 joint declaration on support for Ukraine and preparing for the conclusion of a security agreement between Ukraine and the EU.

Citizens of Slovakia, Italy, Latvia and Malta vote for members of the European Parliament on June 8, while Germany and most other EU states will vote on June 9.

French President Macron has warned against not attending the euro elections this weekend. According to his calculations, this will play into the hands of the growing ultra-right.

France will start training Ukrainian fighter pilots and mechanics on the Mirage 2000-5 fighter jet in the coming days, and will also send about 20 technical experts to help Ukraine integrate into European Union standards.

Meta plans to use public and private user data to train its artificial intelligence technology. The European Digital Rights Center has filed complaints in 11 countries to end this controversial data collection practice.

In May 2024, Ukrainian exports reached 12. 2 million tons worth 3 3.34 billion, ranking second for the entire period of the full-scale invasion, due to increased exports of metallurgical products and changes in cargo flows and export directions.

In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders' far-right Freedom Party has achieved significant success in the European Parliament elections, potentially winning seven seats, according to exit polls.

Diplomatic sources say Hungary is threatening to derail the opening of accession negotiations, the media write.

At the July NATO summit, Ukraine expects clear decisions on membership in the Alliance and strengthening its air defense system thanks to the new Patriot air defense systems.

EU ambassadors are expected to formally discuss the framework for Ukraine and Moldova's accession talks next Wednesday, June 12, after the European Commission confirmed that the two countries had implemented the necessary reforms to start formal accession talks.

Zelensky met with the head of the French National Assembly to discuss preparations for the global peace summit and Ukraine's European integration priorities.

The European Commission has recommended that the EU start accession negotiations with Ukraine this month, as Ukraine has implemented all additional measures and continues its systematic efforts to join the EU amid the war on Russian aggression.

Macron offered to send Western troops to Ukraine to train military personnel, but Biden expressed concern about a possible escalation and rejected the offer.

Ukraine and Hungary are conducting a political dialogue to prepare for the meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The European Commission will submit a positive report on Ukraine's compliance with the political criteria for starting EU membership negotiations.

By the end of the year, a budget deficit of almost UAH 5 billion will be formed due to the use of funds intended for monetary support of the military for the purchase of weapons in the first quarter of 2024.