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Four people have been detained in Georgia for stealing rare 19th century books worth hundreds of thousands of euros from libraries across Europe as part of an organized criminal group.

French President Emmanuel Macron considers the war in Ukraine "the main threat to European security" and wants to develop a European defense initiative to ensure the continent's reliable protection.

Ukrainian pilots are undergoing air combat training at an air base in France to prepare for the operation of F-16 fighter jets expected to arrive in Ukraine this summer.

Ukraine and Portugal start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement.

France has proposed new EU sanctions against Russian disinformation operations and election interference around the world.

russia may block a U. S. resolution at the United Nations calling on countries to abandon the arms race in space and reaffirm their commitment to comply with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons into orbit.

France plans to provide Ukraine with Aster 30 long-range missiles for SAMP-T ground and naval air defense systems as part of a military aid package.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident that russia will not adhere to the ceasefire proposed by France for the duration of the Summer Olympics.

In 2022, Ukraine's population growth rate was an alarming 0. 9. There were 187,000 reported newborns and a high premature mortality rate, exacerbated by the war and the massive emigration of up to 7 million citizens.

An international delegation of ambassadors and UN representatives visited Kharkiv to see the destruction caused by Russian shelling, and the mayor presented them with a plan to restore the city's heating infrastructure for the coming winter.

President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.

Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The documentary In Search of Nika, about Russia's crimes against animals during its invasion of Ukraine, premiered on April 19 and will be available on YouTube in Ukraine.

The full-scale Russian invasion has changed the meaning of this event, as the restoration of Ukraine's environment after Russian war crimes may take many years and require significant funds.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awards French movie star Alain Delon with the Order of Merit for supporting Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Kuleba and the French Foreign Minister discussed steps to accelerate the provision of additional air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine, as well as measures to counter Russian disinformation and strengthen cybersecurity.

Shmyhal met with French Minister Le Maire to discuss Ukraine's military needs, restoration of the energy system, and confiscation of frozen Russian assets.

A man with a knife attacked two girls aged 6 and 11 near a school in France, wounding them, and was arrested.

Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.

Germany has launched a global initiative called Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) to address Ukraine's air defense gaps, calling on allies and partners to provide air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities, troops and critical infrastructure.

Ukraine's U-19 national team will meet Northern Ireland, Norway and Italy in Group A of the 2024 European Championship final tournament, which will take place in Northern Ireland from July 15 to 28.

Yermak held a working meeting to discuss the main elements of a future security agreement with the United States, including the strengths of existing agreements and actions to be taken after the US Congress decides to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

Ukrainian athletes have won 67 licenses for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in various sports, including boxing, wrestling, cycling, rowing, gymnastics, athletics, swimming, shooting, modern pentathlon, fencing, and football.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit Italy to participate in the G7 ministerial meeting and hold bilateral talks aimed at obtaining additional air defense systems and weapons for Ukraine.

EU Chief Diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU is working to improve Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

France is overwhelmed by propaganda and disinformation campaigns ahead of the EU elections in June, creating fake media sites and social media accounts.

The Olympic Torch Relay of the 2024 Paris Olympics officially began on April 16 when the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, and passed from a Greek Olympian to a French Olympic swimming champion.

Stefanchuk discussed with the PACE President the mechanism of compensation for war damage and the creation of a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.

The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.