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Sweden will provide Ukraine with military assistance in the amount of 2 2. 3 billion annually (or a total of 7 7 billion) over the next three years, from 2024 to 2026.

Today, on May 22, Ukrenergo lifted restrictions on electricity consumption throughout Ukraine from 07:00 to 20:00. Electricity supply to 95% of consumers affected by the nighttime Russian attack in the East has been restored.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that China provides huge support to Russia's military-industrial base by importing machine tools and microelectronics, which allows the Russian Federation to produce tanks and ammunition at a record pace, despite the fact that it does not directly supply weapons for the war in Ukraine.

A 37-year-old former British Marine accused of spying for Chinese intelligence has been found dead in a park near London under unclear circumstances.

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal instructed the Ministry of energy and Ukrenergo to develop a draft government decree on fair schedules for power outages to consumers, including a list of critical facilities for priority electricity supply and distribution of remaining power among other consumers.

Canada is imposing sanctions on Russian individuals and legal entities for facilitating the illegal transportation of weapons, including ballistic missiles, from North Korea to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine, in violation of UN resolutions.

Ukraine is facing a shortage of electricity due to Russian shelling, which leads to planned power outages for citizens and businesses, despite the import of electricity from Europe.

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on European banks to step up efforts to combat Russian sanctions evasion, including through third parties and sensitive goods originating in the U.S. and Europe.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit to assure Ukraine of Germany's continued support despite the escalation of hostilities and to prepare for the Berlin conference on Ukraine's recovery.

Germany agrees to support a U. S. plan to use frozen Russian assets, mostly in Europe, to provide $50 billion in aid to Ukraine.

The NSDC emphasizes that Ukraine seeks a lasting peace for decades through security guarantees, such as NATO membership, and not just a temporary ceasefire to ensure the country's recovery and further development.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas claims that the training of NATO soldiers in Ukraine will not automatically escalate the war with Russia and will not trigger Article 5 of the NATO Mutual Defense Treaty.

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps expressed confidence in Ukraine's ability to repel the Russian offensive in Kharkiv region. He called for increased defense spending in Europe to counter the threat posed by Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is using the threat of mass migration from Ukraine as a weapon to divide and weaken European unity in supporting Ukraine against Russian invasion.

President Andrzej Duda announced Poland's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in the country, citing russian aggression and the need for NATO to adapt its security measures, although no decision has been made on Poland's accession to the nuclear exchange program.

Russian troops lack the strength and means to achieve a strategic breakthrough in the Kharkiv region, said Supreme Allied Commander Europe Christopher Cavoli.

Zelenskyy discussed with Polish Prime Minister Tusk Ukraine's urgent need for air defense to protect Kharkiv and the security agreement, as well as plans to work on an ambitious bilateral security agreement between the historic partners.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has proposed to create a European air defense system modeled on Israel's Iron Dome to collectively protect all EU member states from potential threats.

Geopolitical tensions and a tight election schedule around the world pose risks to financial stability, the European Central Bank warns in its latest Financial Stability Review.

Xi Jinping said that China believes that political settlement in Ukraine is "the right direction", reaffirming China's position of respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and legitimate security interests of all countries.

Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping touched upon the topic of Ukraine at a briefing.

In April, public procuring entities conducted UAH 78. 5 billion worth of procurement through the Prozorro system, reaching the pre-war level.

Former Gambian Interior Minister Ousmane Sonko was found guilty by a Swiss court of committing several crimes against humanity from 2000 to 2016 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has vowed to veto the controversial law on "foreign agents," saying it does not comply with European values and hinders Georgia's European integration aspirations, amid Western criticism that the law undermines democracy.

According to a report by the European Environment Agency, climate change is exacerbating floods, droughts, and water quality, posing an increasing threat to human health.

Yermak discussed military assistance, Danish support and the upcoming Global Peace Summit with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen.

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili expressed gratitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his solidarity and support, reaffirming their common European future as Georgia passed a controversial law on foreign agents amid protests.

Ukraine's energy system remains in a difficult situation, with a significant deficit. This week alone, emergency imports from Europe amounting to 20 GWh had to be brought in to help. Emergency power outages for households remain possible during evening peak hours.

Ukraine's Eurovision Song Contest 2024 participant alyona alyona told how she and her team managed to appear at the contest wearing "Free Azovstal Defenders" T-shirts despite the ban, wearing them under other clothes and quickly unbuttoning them during the filming.

Poland warns of increased Russian attempts to sabotage, subvert and interfere in European political processes, especially in the run-up to the European Parliament elections.