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Britain, Canada, and the EU have imposed sanctions against dozens of individuals involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Zelenskyy thanked the partners for the pressure on the RF.
Kaja Kallas called for opening all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by summer. She described the country's accession to the EU as an investment in pan-European security.
Anita Orbán announced a rejection of veto blackmail to restore EU trust. Péter Magyar's government plans to unblock funding and strengthen the courts.
Swedish intelligence services have detained two individuals for the illegal supply of equipment to the Russian Federation. The technologies could have been used in the war against Ukraine.
Marta Kos announced the first payment from the €90 billion loan for next week. The funds will be allocated to Ukraine's domestic defense production.
The EU and the UK have imposed sanctions against the organizers of the deportation of Ukrainian children. The British government also announced the allocation of an additional £1.2 million for mechanisms to locate and return Ukrainian children
The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
Magyar's government will continue purchasing energy from the Russian Federation despite EU embargo plans. Budapest seeks diversification without a complete abandonment of Russian supplies.
British PM announced the nationalization of British Steel and closer ties with the EU. Starmer guarantees employment and training in Europe for the youth.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
Andrii Sybiha announced Ukraine's readiness for a constructive dialogue with Georgia. This decision was made following a meeting between the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.
Sybiha noted new dynamics on Ukraine's path to the EU following the elections in Hungary. The unblocked 90 billion loan will be used for drones and winter preparations.
Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Ukraine is categorically against the participation of Gerhard Schröder in negotiations with the Russian Federation. He announced this during his visit to Brussels.
In Brussels, Sybiha reported the stabilization of the front and the downing of 90% of Russian targets. The Foreign Minister will discuss new sanctions and Europe's role in peace efforts.
British PM Keir Starmer plans to restore relations with Europe amid efforts to save the government. More than 30 MPs are demanding his resignation following the elections.
In Brussels, EU Foreign Ministers will discuss aid to Ukraine and new sanctions against the Russian Federation. The agenda also includes the situation in the Middle East and security.
Andrii Sybiha will visit Brussels on May 11 to participate in EU and NATO events. The Minister will discuss EU accession and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
There are 4. 33 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have hosted the largest number of people.
A survey showed that 56% of Russians want foreign companies to return. The most missed items are Western cars, software, and cinema.
Slovak Prime Minister Fico conveyed Zelenskyy's words to Putin about the readiness for a meeting in any format.
The Russian Federation is conducting propaganda events for May 9th in Bolivia and 20 other countries. The CCD calls this an attempt to impose a fabricated ideology on the Global South.
The President of the European Council declared readiness for dialogue with the Russian Federation in the future for the sake of European security. Currently, the EU supports peace initiatives under U.S. leadership.
Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.
President Erdogan called on the EU to develop ties with Ankara from the perspective of full membership to strengthen the European architecture. He believes that without Ankara, the bloc will be weak.
The European Union hopes for a rapprochement with Hungary as Péter Magyar was sworn in as the country's Prime Minister, ending the 16-year rule of Viktor Orbán.
Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's EU accession and preparations for opening clusters with António Costa. A prisoner exchange in a 1000-for-1000 format was also announced.
A poster featuring a blood-stained Putin was displayed on the wall of Narva Castle. The action was a response to Russian propaganda events for May 9.
Zelenskyy called Ukraine an integral part of the European family on Europe Day. The state protects the entire continent from tyranny and chooses its own future.
The administration of US President Trump has appealed a court ruling declaring the 10% import tariffs illegal. Meanwhile, the legal battle is still ongoing.
The Kremlin is using radicalized youth and foreigners for arson and surveillance in Europe. The goal of these operations is to destabilize the West and halt aid to Ukraine.