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The European Union is ready to use all trade tools to protect its economy if China fails to offer fair access to its markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

During his inaugural speech, Putin said that Moscow “does not refuse to engage in dialogue with Western countries” and spoke about the Russian Federation.

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place on May 7 at 10:00 PM in Malmö, Sweden, where Ukraine's representatives alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform their song "Teresa & Maria" under number 5.

France will send its ambassador to Putin's "inauguration" ceremony in Moscow, but this does not mean that it considers his election legitimate or recognizes it.

The Pentagon sees no changes in russia's strategic nuclear forces, despite Moscow's "irresponsible rhetoric" about nuclear exercises.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed China's commitment not to sell weapons or provide assistance to russia, and to strictly control the export of dual-use goods that could be used for military purposes against Ukraine.

The French ambassador was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over Paris's bellicose statements and growing involvement in the Ukrainian conflict, and Moscow warned against attempts to create "strategic uncertainty" for Russia.

Russia will perceive the arrival of F-16s in Ukraine as nuclear weapons carriers and a deliberate provocation by the United States and NATO, regardless of the aircraft's modification.

The European Union is hesitant to attend Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony, but EU High Representative Josep Borrell opposes the EU's participation in the event.

France will send its ambassador to Putin's inauguration for another six-year term, media reports say.

The ambassadors of France and the United Kingdom were summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry, with the British ambassador, according to Russian media, summoned because of Cameron's statements about Ukraine's right to strike Russian territory using British weapons, and the French ambassador was summoned for unknown reasons.

The European Commission has sent the EU countries a draft of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, a ban on transshipment of Russian LNG in European ports, sanctions against the Russian "shadow fleet" transporting oil, restrictions on trade with more than 50 non-EU companies that help Russia avoid sanctions, and a ban on Russian funding of political parties and non-governmental organizations in the EU.

The semi-finals and grand final of Eurovision 2024 will take place in Malmö, Sweden.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater strategic coordination and partnership between China and the EU amid disputes.

Chinese President Xi Jinping takes part in a trilateral meeting with the leaders of China, France, and the European Union.

China intends to cooperate with France and the international community to find solutions to resolve the "crisis" in Ukraine, as stated by Chinese President Xi Jinping in an article published in Le Figaro.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in France on a state visit to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Franco-Chinese diplomatic relations and meet with Emmanuel Macron.

During his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, French President Emmanuel Macron will pressure him to push Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Today, on May 5, midwives celebrate their professional holiday in many countries around the world. Midwifery is considered the oldest branch of medicine. The first information about midwives appeared in ancient Egypt.

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to limit the number of permits to climb Mount Everest and other mountains, as well as to take measures to dispose of waste and preserve the mountain environment.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron opposed sending Western troops to Ukraine, saying it would be a dangerous escalation and that NATO soldiers should not kill Russian soldiers.

China has launched the Chang'e-6 probe to return rock and soil samples from the ancient South Pole-Aitken basin on the far side of the Moon, the first such mission in the world.

Russian President's spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the statements of British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of strikes on Russia and the deployment of Western troops in Ukraine "dangerous" and "escalating tensions" around the war in Ukraine, which potentially threatens European security.

Russia has suffered enormous military losses: according to French estimates, about 150,000 soldiers have been killed in the ongoing war against Ukraine, and 500,000 people have been injured.

Italy announces a new military aid package for Ukraine, including the SAMP/T air defense system, before the G7 summit.

Despite Ukraine's insistence, the G7 countries reportedly no longer have the idea of full confiscation of frozen Russian assets on the table, instead exploring alternative ways to obtain funds from these assets to support Ukraine.

UNESCO awarded the World Press Freedom Prize to all Palestinian journalists.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a secret dinner in Paris to discuss European Union policy and, in particular, Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to France.

The United States has called on China and Russia to commit that only humans, not AI, will make decisions about the deployment of nuclear weapons, seeking to establish an important norm of responsible behavior among the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Macron said that France does not rule out the deployment of ground troops in Ukraine if Russia continues its aggression.