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The Vatican broke protocol so that Vladimir Zelensky would sit in the front row at the funeral of Pope Francis, next to Trump and Macron. This ensured him a prominent place at the ceremony.

In Rome, Zelenskyy met with Starmer, discussing steps for a ceasefire and security guarantees. The leaders agreed to continue working within the coalition of willing countries.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Vatican. A meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Rome is also reported.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky in Rome on Saturday afternoon. The meeting will take place as part of the funeral of Pope Francis.

The presidents of the United States, Ukraine and France, as well as the Prime Minister of Great Britain, held a positive meeting in Rome. The conversation took place on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis, the French presidency reported.

The FMBTech project with a budget of 19 million euros has officially started in the EU, bringing together 26 organizations from 13 countries to modernize tanks for modern combat conditions. The project aims to create maneuverable and intelligent tanks.

The UK is in talks with France to buy Bradwell B, Heysham and Hartlepool from EDF. This comes amid Britain's desire to control the expansion of nuclear power.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ukraine will not give up territory, army and the right to alliances. They also called not to believe the "leaks" about peace plans.

Cases of a new, more dangerous strain of monkeypox, Clade I, common in Africa, have been recorded in Europe. Cases have been detected in a number of countries, including Great Britain, Germany and France.

EU member states are in no hurry to use the European Commission's proposal to increase defense spending. Many fear the risks to debt sustainability and market reaction.

U. S. allies are alarmed by the framework being promoted by the Trump administration to end the war. Ukraine is being offered to cede Crimea and large swathes of territory to Russia.

Kyiv has appealed to Italy and other partners to organize a summit on Ukraine. It should take place on the sidelines of the funeral of Pope Francis, with the participation of the USA, Italy, France, Great Britain and Germany.

Olga Sopit won a silver medal in the individual rapier fencing competition. This is the fourth medal of the European Youth Championship for the athlete.

Traces of torture were found on the body of Victoria Roshchina, but the cause of death has not been established. Additional examinations are being carried out with the involvement of French specialists.

The Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people condemned any attempts to recognize Crimea as Russian, emphasizing that this is a gross violation of international law and an encroachment on the sovereignty of Ukraine. The only way to peace is de-occupation.

The French President stated that his country's position on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine remains unchanged. He called on Putin for an unconditional ceasefire.

In the city of Nantes, France, a high school student carried out a massacre at a school. As a result of the attack, one person died and three were injured, one of them in serious condition.

The President of Ukraine stated that the night attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine was one of the most difficult, and is connected with pressure on the USA. As a result of the attack, there are destruction and victims in various regions of the country.

France recognized the court's decision regarding compensation to Oshchadbank for lost Crimean assets. The seizure of Russian assets is part of the bank's multi-year effort to recover damages.

The IMF forecasts an increase in global public debt to 95% of GDP in 2025 and almost to 100% by the end of the decade. Particularly severe forecasts for France and Germany.

The President of Ukraine commented on the meeting in London between Ukraine, the USA, Great Britain, France and Germany, expressing hope that joint work will lead to lasting peace. He emphasized the importance of respecting the positions of each party.

The Ukrainian delegation discussed scenarios for ending the war with General Kellogg and agreed on approaches. Strengthening defense capabilities with Britain and support for peace initiatives were also discussed.

The Ukrainian delegation in London confirmed its commitment to peaceful efforts under Trump's leadership. Ukraine seeks an end to the war and is ready for comprehensive peace.

A meeting of national security advisors of the coalition countries took place in London, where peace efforts for Ukraine were discussed. The parties agreed on regular consultations for a just peace.

Any peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia must include the full preservation of Ukraine's territorial integrity, the French presidential administration said.

Ukraine does not rule out any format of negotiations to achieve peace. Negotiations on a ceasefire are ongoing in London.

The comprehensive plan for restoring the fire safety system in the Chernobyl zone for 2021-2024 was not implemented due to a lack of funding. Currently, the exclusion zone has two forest fire stations and a State Emergency Service unit.

Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and the EU to end the war in Ukraine have collapsed due to disagreements. Washington offered controversial concessions, causing concern.

Ministerial talks on the war in Ukraine in London have been postponed due to the absence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Discussions will take place at the level of officials.

Top diplomats were supposed to hold talks on the war in Ukraine in London, but the meeting will take place at the level of senior officials. The US will offer Kyiv to recognize Crimea as Russian and freeze the front.