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In Finland, 9,000 NATO troops are practicing the creation of a 'drone wall. ' The Northern Star exercises are taking place 30 kilometers from the Russian border.
EU ministers in Cyprus rejected Russia's attempts to choose a negotiator from Europe. Kaja Kallas emphasized that the bloc will present a united front in the negotiations.
Rumen Radev called on the EU to lead negotiations with the Russian Federation to end the war. He warned against a conflict with a nuclear power without proper weaponry.
The Finnish government will extend the law on combating instrumentalized migration. The situation on the border with the Russian Federation remains tense due to the high risk of provocations.
Russia has deployed 36 antennas in Kaliningrad to spoof GPS signals within a 450 km radius. This creates constant interference for aviation and communications in EU countries.
The Finnish Coast Guard has recorded GPS interference originating from the Russian Federation near the Åland Islands. This is linked to the protection of Russian ports from Ukrainian attacks.
Alexander Stubb is ready to represent Europe in peace negotiations if requested. He demands a commitment from the Russian Federation regarding a ceasefire.
Alexander Stubb named the cessation of using migrants as a weapon as a condition for opening the border. Confidence in this must be provided by the top leadership of the Russian Federation.
The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.
NATO fighters were scrambled and the airport was closed in Lithuania due to a UAV threat. The air alert has been canceled; there were no reports of a drone crash.
Russia's Permanent Representative claimed that Ukraine is preparing strikes from Latvia and threatened the Baltic states. Latvia and the US rejected the accusations, calling them a fabrication.
Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to the Baltic states for drones redirected by Russian electronic warfare. He denied using their airspace for strikes against Russia.
The Finnish Defence Forces and police searched for unidentified drones in the Kuukaniemi border area. F-18 fighter jets and helicopters were deployed for the operation.
Canada is strengthening Arctic defense in cooperation with Nordic countries following Trump's statements on Greenland. The region will be protected against Russian military activity.
Ukraine's representative LELÉKA will perform seventh in the Eurovision final in Vienna. 25 countries will compete for victory, with Finland being the favorite.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
The Finnish Defence Forces did not detect any drones in their airspace. Despite this, authorities suspended air traffic and advised citizens to remain cautious.
Stubb stated that the US needs NATO due to its proximity to Russia's nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula. They are aimed at New York and Washington.
The Eurovision 2026 final will take place in Vienna on May 16, featuring 25 countries. Finland is the main favorite, while Ukraine will perform at number seven.
Due to a drone incursion in Finland, the airspace was closed and Helsinki Airport was shut down. The Air Force scrambled fighter jets, while an alert was issued in Latvia.
Ukraine and Finland have exposed a scheme to transfer a tugboat for the Russian Federation's shadow fleet. A Ukrainian suspect helped the aggressor bypass sanctions for oil exports.
Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.
Zelenskyy and Stubb discussed the preparation of the Drone Deal and EU accession in Bucharest. Finland recognized Ukraine as a security contributor for all of Europe.
The first ten Eurovision finalists have been selected in Vienna. Ukrainian artist Leleka will perform in the second semi-final on May 14.
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Vienna from May 12 to 16. Ukraine will be represented by Leleka, while Finland is currently the bookmakers' top favorite.
The Finnish government plans to include the Andes virus in the list of particularly dangerous diseases. This will allow for the introduction of quarantine measures and the payment of compensation to those in isolation.
Andrii Sybiha discussed drone incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare with Latvia. Ukraine is ready to involve its specialists to protect the Baltic states.
In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.
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.