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Andriy Sybiha congratulated Annalena Baerbock on her election as President of the UN General Assembly. He expressed confidence in her leadership and commitment to the UN Charter.

The Russian side has published a list of 339 Ukrainian children who were allegedly "rescued" from the combat zone. Medinsky denied the facts of the kidnapping, accusing Ukraine of a "show for Europeans."

Annalena Baerbock has been elected President of the UN General Assembly. She was supported by 167 member states, promising to be an "honest mediator".

According to India Today, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to miss the G7 summit due to domestic political circumstances. This will be the first missed G7 meeting since 2019.

On the eve of negotiations with Russia, the Ukrainian delegation coordinated its positions with Germany, Italy, and Great Britain. They discussed a ceasefire, humanitarian measures, and a meeting of leaders.

European stock markets are soaring as investors reorient towards European assets due to Trump's trade policy. The Stoxx 600 index is outperforming the S&P 500 by a record 18%

Thorsten Frei stated that the EU should return to the issue of using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Germany may become more open to the seizure of assets worth 200 billion euros.

Ukraine is preparing agreements with the Baltic and Northern European countries, and also plans to fill the content of the G7 and NATO summits. Zelenskyy emphasized the strengthening of sanctions against Russia and forcing it to peace.

In Germany, a small plane crashed into a residential building, killing two people, including the pilot. The plane crashed into the terrace of a house in Korschenbroich.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on June 5. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues ahead of the G7 summit and the NATO summit.

American Senator Lindsey Graham stated that he would call on European partners to lower the price ceiling on oil. According to him, Ukraine will not lose this war.

German clothing brand Gerry Weber is closing around 40 stores in Germany due to bankruptcy. The brand is being taken over by the Spanish company Victrix, which is planning a restart, and 8 stores will also open in the Netherlands.

The head of the Bundeswehr Association stated that Germany needs up to 260,000 soldiers for NATO's defense needs. The Bundeswehr currently has about 181,500 soldiers.

The European Union plans to end funding for the COVID recovery fund, which was supposed to last until the end of 2026. This puts Italy, Spain and Poland, which are most dependent on these funds, at risk.

The Ukrainian ambassador positively assesses the changes in the tone of discussions with Germany after Zelensky's meeting with Merz. Relations between the countries are becoming more direct and committed.

Elon Musk is officially stepping down as an advisor to Trump, having achieved less success than planned. During his tenure, he managed to make statements regarding Ukraine and provoke a number of conflicts.

Jan Lipavský stated that in regions where Russia borders NATO countries, there is no war, unlike other regions where conflicts are taking place. Kellogg previously said that Russia's concern about NATO expansion is understandable.

Russia demands guarantees from the West that NATO will not expand eastward as a condition for ending the war. Kellogg called it a "fair concern", but Ukraine's accession to the Alliance is not being discussed.

The next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place on June 2 in Istanbul. Ukraine expects a "memorandum" from Russia with a vision for a ceasefire for discussion.

The administration of US President Donald Trump intends to create a Remigration Office to deport unassimilated foreigners. This step has provoked criticism and accusations of supporting a policy of ethnic cleansing.

Security advisors from the US, France, Germany, and Britain will be present at the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on June 2. Russia has still not provided its version of the memorandum.

Andriy Yermak had a conversation with advisors to the leaders of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. He emphasized the importance of the presence of the United States and Europe at the negotiating table.

In the second half of 2024, electricity prices for households increased in 10 EU countries and decreased in 14. The largest increase was in Portugal, and the largest decrease was in Latvia.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Charlemagne Prize. The award is given for outstanding contributions to the development and unity of Europe, the promotion of peace and integration.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that a fair peace in Ukraine will come after Putin's departure. He called for increased pressure on Russia and declared his readiness for peace with a ceasefire.

President Zelenskyy stated that there are certain agreements with the German Chancellor regarding the discussion of Taurus missiles. He also emphasized that Ukraine needs various tools for defense.

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.

On June 4, 2025, the next meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine will take place at NATO Headquarters. The initiators are Great Britain and Germany.

Reports about the President canceling his participation in the ceremony in Aachen due to the threat of an offensive in the Sumy region are not true.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles. According to him, the use of these weapons systems requires long-term training of Ukrainian soldiers.