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French President Emmanuel Macron intends to persuade European Union countries to buy weapons from European manufacturers. He offers alternatives to the American Patriot and F-35.

Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced preparations for a meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the "Ramstein" format in Brussels. Meetings on security guarantees for Ukraine are also being prepared.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country is ready to discuss sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia does not show a sincere desire for peace and ignores ceasefire proposals. He called for joint US pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire.

President Zelenskyy stated a constant shortage of missiles for the SAMP/T systems provided by Italy and France. He emphasized that Ukraine had requested licenses to produce missiles for these systems.

The British Prime Minister announced his intention to prevent the increase of nuclear weapons.

The founder of Telegram, accused of complicity in criminal activity, left France with the permission of the court. Media reports that Durov is leaving for Dubai.

Leaders from various countries, including Ukraine, France, and Great Britain, spoke at the "coalition of the willing" meeting in London. Approximately 25 countries are expected to join the call.

In Ukraine, prices for medicines, especially domestically produced ones, are increasing. The head of the "Pharmaceutical Manufacturers of Ukraine" association explains this by the rising cost of raw materials, energy, logistics, and competition for shelf space in pharmacies.

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron discussed peaceful settlement and the efforts of the US and Ukraine. They also spoke about increasing aid to Ukraine and maintaining international support.

G7 foreign ministers expressed support for Ukraine, called for a ceasefire and discussed additional sanctions against Russia. They condemned Russia's military assistance from the DPRK and Iran.

The French President spoke with Zelensky and the British Prime Minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal. Macron noted that Russian aggression must stop.

The President of Ukraine spoke with Macron about monitoring the silence and further diplomatic steps. A conversation with Erdogan about peace initiatives is also planned.

Eurostat reported a record life expectancy in the EU – 81. 4 years. The longest life expectancy is in Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento) and the Åland Islands, and the shortest is in Bulgaria.

G7 countries called on Russia to reciprocate the ceasefire in Ukraine, as Kyiv did. They stressed the need for security measures to prevent a resumption of aggression.

The price of gold is rising due to concerns about Trump's customs policy and geopolitical instability. Experts predict further increases in the price of the precious metal.

High-ranking officials from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing to discuss Tehran's nuclear program. China expressed hope that the meeting would contribute to the resumption of diplomatic efforts.

The French Prime Minister called Trump's statement about raising tariffs on alcohol from the EU a provocation. The Spanish government called for calm and firmness.

Trump has threatened to introduce a 200% duty on European wines if the EU does not abolish the 50% duty on whiskey from the USA.

G7 foreign ministers are meeting in Canada amid disagreements between US allies and Trump over foreign policy and tariffs. They will discuss Ukraine and the Russian shadow fleet.

The National Assembly of France adopted a resolution on the seizure of frozen Russian assets to increase support for Ukraine. 288 deputies voted in favor.

About 15 countries are interested in providing security guarantees to Ukraine. Defense ministers discussed options for a new security architecture for Ukraine without the participation of the United States.

Britain and France are developing a plan to guarantee Ukraine's security. It envisages the deployment of troops and the creation of a coalition of states to protect against Russian aggression.

German concern Rheinmetall has announced its readiness to provide weapons for an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The company can offer more than 2,000 items of weapons, including tanks and armored vehicles.

The British Defense Secretary stated that European countries will accelerate the creation of a coalition to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. Great Britain and France are leading the planning work.

According to the BBC, Britain, along with France and Germany, assisted Ukraine and the US in reaching a ceasefire agreement. The focus is now on Russia, whether it wants peace.

According to Reuters, demilitarization is among the few demands of Russia that Trump has not pressured Ukraine on. Europe supports this state of affairs.

The President of France gathered the military leadership of 30 countries in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The participants agreed that the guarantees should be linked to NATO capabilities.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Europe is ready to help achieve a fair and lasting peace. His statement followed negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah.

The President of France welcomed the progress in negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah regarding a possible 30-day ceasefire. Macron stated that it is now Russia's turn, and France supports a lasting peace with security guarantees for Ukraine.