Europe

71. 78% of bachelor's degree graduates continue their studies to obtain a second higher education, which exceeds European standards and indicates a lack of attractive employment opportunities for recent graduates.

American philanthropists have donated a backhoe loader to the community of Askania Nova to help it recover from de-occupation.

House Speaker Mike Johnson negotiates a package of aid for Ukraine and Israel with the White House, facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats.

The EU should provide more military aid, including air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles, to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia's barbaric attacks on its population and infrastructure.

President Zelenskyy believes that June should be an important month for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

russian citizens can once again take pilot training in Finland after an EU court lifted sanctions restricting their flights in Europe, but they cannot fly russian-owned aircraft.

The Second Black Sea Security Conference, co-hosted by Ukraine and Bulgaria on April 15 in Sofia, aims to develop effective strategies to respond to existing challenges and ensure sustainable development for all peace-loving states in the region in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Polish President Andrzej Duda wished Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to arrive at the Three Seas Initiative summit in Poland in 2025 in a costume symbolizing the end of the war in Ukraine.

At the Three Seas summit, President Zelensky emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with real actions, not words, as Russian threats span the entire space from Europe to Kazakhstan.

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs an invitation to join NATO this year, calling it realistic because Ukraine defends the Alliance's common values and deserves reliable security, as does the Baltic region after Finland and Sweden joined.

The Three Seas Initiative summit adopted a joint declaration expressing a commitment to a more resilient Europe, a stronger transatlantic partnership, and unwavering support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on European countries to focus on immediate assistance to Ukraine and training of their armed forces, rather than speculation about potential Russian aggression outside Ukraine.

World stars called on the U. S. Congress to approve military aid to Ukraine, as Ukrainians are fighting not only for their own statehood, but also for global peace, freedom, security and international order by resisting russian aggression.

Russia's provocations at the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant pose unprecedented threats to nuclear safety in Ukraine, Europe and the world, prompting calls for tougher sanctions and the return of the plant to Ukrainian control.

The Prime Minister of Spain called on the EU to increase defense investments to strengthen the deterrence potential and bring the sector's industry in line with the European economy in the face of Russian aggression.

In Kyiv, law enforcement officers liquidated 4 drug laboratories and seized precursors, drugs and illegal substances worth UAH 122 million.

Switzerland has approved to join the European joint air defense project "Sky Shield" in order to better coordinate the procurement, training and logistics of ground-based air defense systems with European partners.

Switzerland is pledging 5 billion Swiss francs (more than 5 billion euros) for Ukraine's reconstruction until 2036, sending a strong signal of solidarity with the victims and contributing to stability across Europe.

More than 200 European traders are already using Ukraine's gas transportation infrastructure, which has become part of the EU system despite the ongoing hostilities, and the number of traders continues to grow.

In Lviv region, the SBI exposed an organized criminal group that deceived men trying to illegally cross the border by promising to register them in the Shlyakh system for $15,000, but instead demanded $20,000 under the threat of criminal prosecution.

Six North Sea countries have signed an agreement to ensure common security standards to protect critical underwater infrastructure, such as energy pipelines and cables, from foreign sabotage and attack.

Lithuania calls on NATO allies to urgently shift to a war economy, increasing defense spending to at least 2% of GDP and expanding military production to deter Russia.

A rally was held in Spain to call on the international community to put pressure on Russia to release Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians held captive by the Kremlin.

Germany has initiated a global analysis of existing Patriot air defense systems to determine which ones can be quickly provided to Ukraine.

The United States has expressed concern over China's recent efforts to help Russia rebuild its defense industrial base. Beijing is helping to supply components that increase Russia's ability to attack Ukraine.

Moscow is trying to destabilize Moldovan democracy and society by using pro-Russian figures, such as Gagauzia's governor, Evgenia Gutsul, to create conditions for potential Russian aggression against Moldova.

A former Austrian intelligence officer is arrested for large-scale Russian infiltration and espionage activities, revealing a lack of oversight and actions worthy of a spy novel.

NATO's ability to rapidly deploy up to 500,000 troops to its eastern borders in response to Russian aggression depends on overcoming obstacles such as bureaucracy and fragile rail infrastructure, especially in Germany.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has joined TikTok to reach a younger audience, promising behind-the-scenes looks at government life rather than dance videos, while ensuring data security.

Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to the head of the OP, believes that the idea of making peace with russia in exchange for Ukrainian territories is politically naive, as russia will not honor any agreements and will continue its aggression.