Germany
French-German director Marcel Ophüls has died at the age of 97. He is known for the film "The Sorrow and the Pity," which debunked the myth of French resistance to the Nazis.
Johann Wadephul stated that the West should respond to the latest Russian attacks with additional sanctions. He hopes that this will force Putin to negotiate.
Karsten Breuer has ordered the complete equipping of the German army with weapons and equipment by 2029. This is due to the need to expand defense capabilities due to the threat of a Russian attack on NATO.
German bank Sparkasse stopped transferring money to Schroeder from "Gazprom" due to the threat of US sanctions. The ex-chancellor of Germany received about 200,000 euros twice a year.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius allows the Bundeswehr to participate in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine if there is an international mandate and a ceasefire. The decision will be made on collective defense.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock stated that Putin is not interested in peace, therefore additional sanctions are needed. Ursula von der Leyen reported that new restrictions are already in development.
Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi received the "Golden Palm" for the thriller "It was just an accident. " The director called for freedom in the country and the unification of efforts.
The Trump administration has issued orders to ease sanctions on Syria to help the country rebuild after the war. The US Treasury Department has issued a license allowing transactions involving the Syrian government.
The European Union plans to disconnect more than 20 Russian banks from SWIFT. Lowering the oil price ceiling to $45 and banning the Nord Stream gas pipelines are also being considered.
When traveling in Europe, take care of your health insurance. Gather a first-aid kit with medicines and buy labeled products.
On May 24, we celebrate the Day of Slavic Writing, World Video Game Day, International Women's Day for Peace and Disarmament, European Day of Parks and World Schizophrenia Awareness Day.
An international special operation has exposed a Russian network of hackers who infected more than 300,000 devices in various countries. Among the suspects are Russians and a Ukrainian, the investigation is ongoing.
Joint training with the US Army was held in Šiauliai, Lithuania, to support HIMARS management skills. Lithuanian and American soldiers conducted theoretical and practical training.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine had a conversation with advisors on national security and foreign policy of Great Britain, Germany, France and Italy. They discussed the exchange of prisoners and sanctions against the Russian Federation.
The European Union plans to impose sanctions against the "Nord Stream-2" gas pipeline to prevent the return of Russian gas. Germany supports this step to completely abandon gas imports from Russia by 2027.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling on China to join efforts to cease fire in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that "Nord Stream-2" will not receive a license for exploitation. The German government is ready to counteract attempts to restore the project after the damage.
G7 finance ministers warned of increased sanctions against Russia in the absence of a ceasefire. Also, the G7 will freeze Russian assets until it stops the aggression.
The White House has announced that Donald Trump intends to attend the G7 summit in Alberta from June 15 to 17. Trump had previously expressed doubts about the need for his participation.
Five teenagers, members of the terrorist group "Last Wave of Defense," were planning attacks on refugee centers and leftist organizations. The 18-year-old organizer acquired bombs for the terrorist attack.
In April, BYD overtook Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time, selling 7,231 cars. Tesla's sales fell by 49%, although the electric vehicle market grew by 28%.
Germany is increasing its military presence in Lithuania, expanding its tank brigade to 5,000 troops by 2027. This is a response to Russian aggression and the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank.
Over three years, Ukraine has received over $133 billion in international aid. Germany has provided €17.3 billion, and Canada – €10.3 billion.
Ukraine plans to introduce a mechanism by which parents can determine future guardians for their children. This will help protect the rights of the child in case of loss of parents.
In Munich, unknown persons set fire to six police cars near a stable. Four cars were completely burned, two more were damaged, and the damage is estimated at one million euros.
Four British climbers have become the first to climb Mount Everest using xenon to improve acclimatization. Their expedition lasted less than five days.
The finance ministers of the G7 countries agreed to continue supporting Ukraine. Despite uncertainty about the US position, the group of countries is determined to show solidarity.
The European People's Party is criticized for its rightward shift after the elections. Party leader Manfred Weber emphasizes the importance of avoiding the mistakes of the past, such as Adolf Hitler's rise to power. The politician is seeking cooperation with centrist political forces.
Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that there are no signs of a quick end to the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine. He expressed hope for constructive negotiations with the support of the Vatican, emphasizing the important role of Germany.