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The three countries have expressed their readiness for immediate negotiations with Iran on the nuclear program in order to reduce tensions in the Middle East. Wadeful stressed the importance of de-escalating the conflict.
Midfielder Florian Wirtz is officially transferring from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool. The transfer fee amounted to a record £116 million.
The G7 summit will take place in Canada on June 15-17, where global economic security and other issues will be discussed. Experts told whether Ukraine should expect significant changes.
France condemns Iran's nuclear program, reaffirming Israel's right to self-defense. Macron called on the parties to exercise restraint to avoid destabilizing the region.
The Prime Minister of Israel informed the German Chancellor about the strike on Iran. Merz reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense and called on Iran to stop developing nuclear weapons.
Ryanair is introducing fines of 500 euros for passengers for aggressive behavior during the flight. The company seeks to reduce the number of incidents on board and avoid flight delays.
Andriy Sybiga and Johann Wadephul discussed joint actions to achieve peace and additional support for air defense.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Germany is not considering transferring Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine. Zelensky stated that the issue of Taurus missiles is of great importance.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the country will participate in the financing of long-range weapons for Ukraine and will provide 9 billion euros in aid. Part of the funds will go to the purchase of necessary materials for the Armed Forces.
Zelenskyy announced additional investments in weapons production in Ukraine and Germany. In particular, it concerns the production of drones and missiles to enhance long-range capabilities.
US Representative Keith Kellogg stressed that the unity of the Alliance is critical to ending the war. The US is working with NATO partners to support Ukraine.
G7 countries may abandon the joint communique at the summit in Canada due to large differences between the US and other members on issues of Ukraine and climate change. Instead, leaders may issue separate statements.
In Ukraine, prices for drugs not included in the Ministry of Health's list have increased by 10-20 UAH after the ban on marketing agreements. The new restrictions do not solve the problem of drug costs for patients.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the issue of Taurus missiles is important, and he would like Friedrich Merz to transfer them to Ukraine.
An international conference "Weimar+" dedicated to the security of the EU and the war in Ukraine will be held in Rome. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Sybiha, will participate in the meeting with colleagues.
Boris Pistorius condemned the latest Russian strikes on Ukraine and stressed Germany's commitment to support. Germany is the second largest supplier of military aid to Ukraine.
Today we celebrate International Dubbing Day, World Day Against Child Labor and the Day of the Stock Market Worker of Ukraine. Also today is Superman Day and Snake Day.
The Energy Efficiency Fund will receive 18 million euros from the EU and Germany to expand programs in the residential sector. The funds will allow to resume accepting applications and reach more families throughout Ukraine.
Martin Jäger, the German ambassador to Ukraine, will become the new head of the BND. A reorganization of the service and an increase in funding are expected, which should speed up the collection of intelligence.
White House spokeswoman Karolina Levitt called WP's information about plans to send migrants, including Ukrainians, to Guantanamo a fake. According to her, "nothing is happening."
Corrosion has been discovered on a nuclear reactor in France, leading to an increase in the country's annual electricity production costs. Electricite de France is conducting a large-scale inspection and assessment of the situation.
The Trump administration plans to move thousands of illegal immigrants, including citizens of Ukraine and other allied countries, to the military base in Guantanamo Bay to relieve overcrowded centers.
Denmark will purchase three ground-based air defense systems from Diehl Defence, MBDA France and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to strengthen its defense by 2026. Funding will be provided by the Acceleration Fund.
Russia intends to spread the confrontation with the West by sending "green men" to Estonia. This will be a test of NATO's resolve regarding collective defense.
More than 290,000 people received citizenship in Germany, including 83,000 Syrians and 13,000 Russians, which is six times more than last year. The government has relaxed the citizenship law to attract workers.
HBO has announced the actors for the roles of Draco and Lucius Malfoy, Petunia and Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter series. The first season will be dedicated to the book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
European forests, which have been absorbing carbon for decades, are now emitting it due to extreme weather and deforestation. This threatens the EU's climate goals.
Gitanas Nausėda criticizes the insufficient determination of anti-Russian sanctions, calling for disconnecting banks from SWIFT, sanctions against the "shadow fleet" and energy companies. He also emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine.
In the Nations League final, Portugal defeated Spain in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw. Rúben Neves scored the decisive penalty, bringing Portugal their second tournament victory.
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig is advocating for age restrictions on social media to protect children and promote their development. This will also make it easier for parents to control their children's online activities.