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France has begun a large-scale reconstruction of the Luxeuil-Saint-Sauveur airbase worth $1. 7 billion. This is being done to accommodate the latest Rafale fighters and ASN4G missiles with nuclear capabilities.

Mykhailo Podolyak stated that starting a genocidal war against Ukraine is madness. The goal of the bombings of cities is to exhaust air defense, forcing a choice between protecting civilians and military personnel.

Lavrov reacted to Merz's words about the transfer of long-range missiles to Ukraine. According to him, Germany is moving towards collapse, as it was before.

Telegram plans to raise $1. 5 billion in bonds, despite Pavel Durov's legal problems in France. Investors, including BlackRock and Mubadala, are ready to support the company.

A French gym mocked the incident with Macron in Vietnam, where Brigitte allegedly slapped him. They put up a banner calling for registration for self-defense courses.

Scientists have discovered 20,000-year-old whale bone tools in Spain. The find indicates a close connection between ancient people and the marine environment.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's allies have lifted restrictions on strikes deep into Russia. This has given Ukraine more opportunities to defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia.

A coffee shop with piglets has opened in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, sparking discussions about animal exploitation. The owners assure that they take care of the animals, but animal rights activists have filed a statement with the police.

Most beaches are planned to be opened in Odesa and the region. There is also high demand for recreation in the Carpathians, Zakarpattia, and Bukovel.

Latvia has sent 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine as part of an international coalition. Two Latvian companies will supply 12,000 drones within six months.

In April 2025, Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 49% due to competition from BYD and Musk's political position. The market is falling in key EU countries.

The German Foreign Minister has rejected criticism from Russia regarding the permission for Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory. He stated that Germany will support Ukraine in its fight against the aggressor.

The ISW believes that the Russian Federation is trying to convince the West to stop military support for Ukraine. Permission to strike the Russian Federation threatens the ability to continue strikes on Ukraine.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video with his wife, where she allegedly slaps him, was a joke. He added that the incident was exaggerated by pro-Russian media.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Donald Trump is aware of Putin's lies about peaceful intentions in Ukraine. Macron called for a lasting ceasefire and the establishment of a deadline for action.

From September, Estonian schoolchildren aged 16-17 will receive personal AI accounts as part of the "AI Leap" program. By 2027, 58,000 students and 5,000 teachers will have access.

French-German director Marcel Ophüls has died at the age of 97. He is known for the film "The Sorrow and the Pity," which debunked the myth of French resistance to the Nazis.

At the IIHF Congress in Stockholm, it was decided that Russia will not participate in the 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournament. Belarus is also suspended; its place will be taken by France.

The Netherlands has sent the last promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine. Ukrainian pilots are undergoing training in Romania, where the Netherlands has transferred 18 aircraft.

Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi received the "Golden Palm" for the thriller "It was just an accident. " The director called for freedom in the country and the unification of efforts.

Police are investigating possible arson as the main cause of the power outage in the Alpes-Maritimes region, including Cannes. The Cannes Film Festival reported that the closing ceremony will take place as planned.

Ukrainian fencer Vlada Kharkova won a bronze medal at the World Cup stage in China. This is Ukraine's first individual award in women's épée in the last seven years.

An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine had a conversation with advisors on national security and foreign policy of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. They discussed the exchange of prisoners and sanctions against the Russian Federation.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Technology has ordered Telegram to be blocked due to its refusal to share user data and fight crime. The blocking was initiated due to the large number of crimes in Telegram channels.

The White House has announced that Donald Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Trump had previously expressed doubts about the need for his participation.

Emmanuel Macron reported on a telephone conversation with Xi Jinping, where they discussed the war in Ukraine and economic relations. Both leaders strive for a lasting peace and will cooperate to achieve it.

Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko stated that the expenses for the Ukrainian army for the EU are a small percentage of GDP. He emphasized that this will help to strengthen Europe's defense faster.

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the preventive measure against Dmytro Riumshin. The defense asked to review the decision regarding the bail of UAH 30 million.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and invited him to the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit. Slovenia will be represented at the summit.