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The Odessa regional state administration has received significant assistance from international partners, including the EU, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, the United States and Norway. Partners transfer medical equipment, ambulances, electric generators and other support for the restoration and development of the region.

France sees sending military instructors to train Ukrainian servicemen in Ukraine as a logical step, but as a violation of taboos, The Wall Street Journal reports.

The ritual male dance "Serben", performed in the village of Chertovets, Ivano-Frankivsk region, was included in the national list of intangible cultural heritage, bringing together Orthodox and Greek Catholic parishioners through a ritual tour of rural churches.

According to BFMTV, French law enforcement officers detained an 18-year-old boy from Chechnya who could have planned a terrorist attack in the city of Saint-Etienne during the Olympics.

An international criminal organization specializing in the theft of luxury cars from leasing companies in the EU countries was liquidated during a joint operation with the participation of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, France, Spain, Poland and Europol.

Ukraine and Norway signed a security agreement in Stockholm, while Norway pledged to provide long-term military and non-military support to Ukraine, including allocating more than 6 billion euros for 2023-2027.

Ukraine and Iceland have signed a comprehensive security agreement that provides long-term economic, humanitarian, defense support and cooperation for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement on security cooperation, which strengthens their partnership in the field of security.

Russia will not be invited to events marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy during World War II, due to the war in Ukraine and some allies ' concerns about Moscow's presence.

It is expected that France will lead a coalition of countries willing to send instructors to Ukraine who will train future soldiers of the Defense Forces.

Latvia rejects discussions about deploying troops in Ukraine, but supports Ukraine's right to strike legitimate military installations in Russia with weapons provided, if necessary to protect against Russian aggression.

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavski said that the Czech Republic is not yet considering the possibility of deploying its military personnel in Ukraine, but already provides significant humanitarian, political and military assistance to Ukraine during the war, including receiving about 400,000 Ukrainian refugees.

Luxembourg has allocated 5 million euros to finance the "artillery coalition" in support of Ukraine, created by the United States and France.

France may soon announce the deployment of military instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian servicemen in mine clearance, maintenance of equipment and operation of military aircraft, despite the concerns of some allies.

Europol conducted the largest-ever operation against botnets, stopping droppers such as Ice, system BC, Pikabot, Smokeloader and Bumblebee, which led to 4 arrests and dismantling of more than 100 servers around the world.

Italy will not allow the use of the weapons it provides to strike targets in Russia and will not send troops to Ukraine.

Berlin police are facing serious security concerns over the 2024 European football championship and Ukraine's reconstruction conference in June, preparing for possible incidents such as terrorism, uncontrollable fans and protests.

Colombia's Congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting across the country from 2027, with a three-year transition period to help those whose livelihoods depend on the practice.

On June 6, Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive on a working visit to France.

Ukraine and Portugal signed a bilateral security agreement that provides Ukraine with military support worth at least 126 million euros this year, confirming participation in the F-16 coalition, the International Maritime Security Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition program.

Iran has accumulated 142. 1 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, enough for several nuclear warheads, but the United States is urging its allies not to increase pressure on Tehran despite progress in its nuclear program.

Georgia's parliament overrode a presidential veto and passed a controversial law on "foreign agents" that critics say is inspired by Russia and could hinder the country's European aspirations.

Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, under which Belgium pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028.

NATO foreign ministers will discuss the creation of a €100 billion fund to provide long-term military support to Ukraine when they meet in Prague on May 31, ahead of the July NATO summit in Washington.

Ukraine has been negotiating with France and other countries to receive foreign instructors in Ukraine since February 2024, and the Ministry of Defense has begun preparatory work on the relevant documents.

The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has added several elements to the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements, including traditional folk games, ceremonial dances, traditional cheese-making practices, and wedding rites from different regions of Ukraine.

The European Union has introduced new rules for imposing sanctions on those involved in human rights violations in Russia, including restrictions on the export of equipment used for repression and monitoring, and added 19 people to the sanctions list in connection with the death of Alexei Navalny in a Russian prison.

Ukrainian troops repelled 80 combat engagements along the entire front line, with the most intense fighting taking place in the Pokrovsk sector, causing significant losses to Russian troops.

France will send instructors to Ukraine to train Ukrainian security forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky said after meeting with the French Defense Minister.

French President Emmanuel Macron warned against weakening support for Ukraine in its defense against Russian aggression, emphasizing the need for continued military assistance and respect for international law to achieve a lasting peace.