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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.

Cyber experts of the SBU, together with Czech law enforcement officers, liquidated a call center in Zakarpattia, which was stealing accounts of residents of the European Union. The four organizers of the scheme face up to 12 years in prison.

EU foreign ministers will meet in Warsaw to discuss relations with the US and support for Ukraine. They will also discuss cooperation with Great Britain on defense issues.

Far-right candidate Grzegorz Braun burned the EU flag in a ministry building in Katowice, after wiping his feet on it. Earlier, he tore down a Ukrainian flag during a rally.

Ukraine is expanding its agricultural partnership with the EU, preserving plant genetic resources and exchanging experience. Cooperation promotes food security and agricultural development.

Ukraine has prepared roadmaps in the areas of the rule of law and anti-corruption. They will soon be submitted to the government for consideration for further advancement to the EU.

Pyongyang will not send its troops to participate in the victory parade in Moscow. According to the aide to the President of the Russian Federation, North Korea will be represented at the level of ambassador.

Only 14 EU countries have formally requested increased defense spending, casting doubt on the European Commission's €800 billion ReArm Europe plan due to limited budgetary capacity.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression after a phone call with Zelenskyy. He thanked him for the "trusting partnership".

Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with Olaf Scholz, noting Germany's important role in supporting Ukraine and the Chancellor's personal efforts. They discussed further assistance.

Zelenskyy met with the President of the Czech Senate, discussing Ukraine's European integration and the need to increase pressure on Russia to achieve peace. He thanked the Czech Republic for its support.

Ukraine has completed all the stages for the start of negotiations on joining the EU and is ready to open the first clusters. Zelensky stressed that further progress depends on Europe's political decision.

National unity hubs will open in Germany, Spain, Poland and the Czech Republic to support Ukrainians abroad. A Ukrainian Unity Center will also be created in the Czech Republic.

The Embassy of Ukraine condemned Fico's anti-Ukrainian statements regarding his intention to attend the parade in Moscow on May 9. They noted that the Russian Federation is speculating on the topic of the Second World War.

Hetmantsev's bill on the Deposit Guarantee Fund may harm Ukraine's European integration, contradicts the Constitution and obligations to the IMF, creating artificial obstacles.

The head of the European Commission criticized Trump for suppressing science and urged scientists to choose Europe. She announced a program worth 500 million euros to attract foreign researchers.

The EU High Representative called on Iran to stop military support for Russia. Relations between the EU and Iran depend on progress in all areas, including the nuclear agreement.

The EU is seeking to end imports of Russian gas and plans to announce a roadmap to abandon it. Lawsuits over breached contracts amount to €18.5 billion.

Andrius Kubilius said that the EU can increase military aid to Ukraine by buying weapons directly from Ukrainian manufacturers. Ukrainian weapons are twice as cheap as European or American ones.

George Simion, the frontrunner in Romania, plans to appoint Călin Georgescu as prime minister, despite his criminal proceedings and ties to fascists. This is causing concern among investors.

The European Union condemned Russia's decision to resume flights to occupied Abkhazia, calling it a violation of Georgia's sovereignty. The EU reaffirmed its support for Georgia's independence and integrity.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Siyarto reacted to Zelenskyy's criticism of the blocking of Ukraine's accession to the EU. He stated that Kyiv should take Hungary's opinion into account.

Lithuania will revoke residence permits for Russians who visit Russia or Belarus more than once every three months. Exceptions include transit carriers and objective reasons.

Aleksandar Vučić canceled meetings and returned to Serbia after consulting with doctors in Florida. Meanwhile, Slovak Prime Minister Fico has also canceled his work schedule.

The Trump administration is considering options to increase economic pressure on Russia due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukraine and its allies are calling for tougher restrictions on energy exports.

Ukrainian plant varieties meet EU standards, opening up new opportunities for export. NAAS institutes have created over 350 varieties, and hemp varieties are already being grown in the EU and Canada.

The EU supports the agreement between Ukraine and the USA on rare earth minerals. It takes into account the process of European integration of Ukraine and complies with EU legislation.

Euroclear will redistribute 3 billion euros of frozen Russian funds to Western investors to compensate for losses from Moscow's actions. Russia has already arrested 3 billion euros of Euroclear funds.