Europe
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni spoke out against the use of Western weapons provided to Ukraine to strike targets in Russia, disagreeing with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's proposal to allow such strikes.
According to French President Emmanuel Macron, Europe is facing numerous internal and external threats, making this an existential moment when European democracy may perish.
Six NATO countries-Norway, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania-agreed to build a “drone wall” along their borders to protect against Russian aggression and potential provocations involving migrants.
Russia is conducting a sabotage campaign across Europe to disrupt arms shipments to Ukraine, setting fires and recruiting locals to carry out attacks in order to slow down military aid to Kyiv.
Moldova's pro-European parties have signed a pact to speed up the country's accession to the European Union and promote the rule of law and social cohesion around the goal of EU integration.
Denmark and seven other EU countries propose an action plan for Ukraine's integration into the European defense industry.
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a three-day state visit to Germany, the first by a French president in 24 years, to demonstrate unity with Germany ahead of the EU elections and amid challenges such as the war in Ukraine.
Russia produces artillery shells three times faster and four times cheaper than Ukraine's Western allies, leading to a significant gap in artillery power at the front.
The national archery team of Ukraine won 2 silver and 2 bronze medals at the European Archery Championships held in Rome, Italy, from May 17 to 24, 2024.
Russia attacked a crowded shopping mall in Kharkiv, killing and wounding civilians, prompting EU representative Joseph Borrell to strongly condemn the horrific attack and call for increased air defense support for Ukraine.
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis warned the new leadership of North Macedonia that Athens would block its path to EU membership if it did not fulfill the 2018 agreement to change the country's name to North Macedonia.
Poland's Foreign Minister expressed skepticism about Russia's nuclear threats, citing warnings from the United States, China and India.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles because of fears of escalation in relations between Russia and NATO.
By winter, the European Union will increase its capacity to supply more electricity to Ukraine to compensate for the damage caused by the large-scale shelling.
Russia removed Estonian buoys marking a shipping channel in the Narva River, escalating tensions between the two countries.
Farmers blocked a national road near Warsaw to protest the Green Deal and draw attention to the losses they have suffered due to the drought, demanding aid and a waiver of Green Deal rules.
Israel, the CIA and Qatar should resume negotiations in Europe for the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The first group of Ukrainian pilots has completed training on F-16s at a U. S. military base in Arizona, but the training process is not over yet as they return to Europe to continue preparations for their arrival in Ukraine and to continue their missions.
Poland's prime minister and the Greek prime minister have asked the president of the European Commission to create a European air defense shield to protect the EU from future threats such as planes, missiles, and drones.
On May 24, Ukraine and some other Slavic countries celebrate the Day of Slavic Writing and Language, honoring the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet, the brothers Cyril and Methodius, who translated church books and wrote their own works, laying the foundation for Slavic literature.
The first group of Ukrainian pilots completed training on F-16s at a U. S. military base in Arizona, a crucial step toward the deployment of modern American-made fighters in Ukrainian skies.
Polish authorities are stepping up security at the “aid hub for Ukraine” due to growing concerns about Russian-backed sabotage operations.
The UN General Assembly is expected to vote to establish an annual day of remembrance for the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, which is fiercely opposed by Serbs.
Sophie Adeno from France and Raphaël Liegeois from Belgium will be the first two members of ESA's 2022 astronaut class to travel to the International Space Station in 2026.
russia's massive missile attacks on Kharkiv underscore Ukraine's urgent need for seven Patriot air defense systems to intercept russian missiles and prevent further casualties and destruction.
Ukraine calls on the IAEA to strengthen nuclear safety standards to withstand armed conflicts and hold countries accountable for violations, as Russia's actions at the Zaporizhzhia NPP and the Sevastopol Research Reactor in Crimea have created unprecedented risks and amount to nuclear terrorism.
Poland plans to strengthen border security and increase its military presence along its border with Belarus due to increased attempts by organized groups to illegally cross the border with the assistance of Belarusian services.
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz warned that the activities of the russian network of agents deployed throughout Europe pose a great threat to Poland, and the danger from russia and belarus has never been so close since the Second World War.
Due to enemy attacks on power facilities in the Sumy region, 518,000 consumers were left without electricity, but most of them were restored by morning, despite the ongoing shelling.
Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors and summon their representatives to protest.