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

Some members of the European Parliament earn extra money by working part-time for private companies, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence on EU policy-making.

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.

If elected president, Trump plans to demand that NATO allies increase defense spending to 3% of GDP, excluding aid to Ukraine.

Renovation of the regional children's hospital, the work of the grain corridor, and investments in Odesa region: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the Indian Ambassador.

Germany opposes the confiscation of $300 billion in frozen russian assets for Ukraine's reconstruction and military aid, fearing it would set a precedent that could lead to new lawsuits against Germany for World War II crimes.

The Iraqi parliament passed a law that provides for punishment for same-sex relations in the form of imprisonment for 10 to 15 years, for propaganda of homosexuality - 7 years in prison, and for transgender transition - 1 to 3 years in prison.

Greece refuses to provide Ukraine with such important air defense systems as Patriot and S-300, as they are critical for the protection of Greek airspace.

Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.

Today, Ukraine experienced colored rains with dust from the Sahara, but the State Emergency Service assured that there is no threat and the air will be cleared on April 27.

Sugar dust has reached Ukraine and is visible on satellite imagery over southern, central and northern regions, but it will be washed out of the atmosphere faster through precipitation, potentially giving clouds a yellowish tint, and rain drops will contain dust particles until it retreats eastward by the weekend.

Germany pressures the United States and other NATO allies to provide Ukraine with more Patriot missile defense systems and other equipment to strengthen its air defense against massive Russian air strikes.

Greece is likely to provide Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems if it receives US guarantees about the threat from Turkey and a financial compensation package.

On World Book and Copyright Day, UNESCO celebrates the importance of protecting literary works and the rights of authors. The first copyright laws appeared in the 18th century.

EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.

EU allies insist on maintaining strong support for Ukraine after the US approves a $61 billion aid package.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on international partners to take decisive action and strengthen Ukraine's air defense by providing additional Patriot and SAMP/T systems and ammunition.

Ukraine's NATO and EU partners are pressuring Greece and Spain to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect vulnerable regions from Russian attacks.

During the visit, Bart Eide familiarized himself with the consequences of Russian terrorism, in particular, he saw with his own eyes a house destroyed by a Russian drone, where 12 civilians were killed.

The Olympic Torch Relay of the 2024 Paris Olympics officially began on April 16 when the Olympic flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, and passed from a Greek Olympian to a French Olympic swimming champion.

The Olympic flame for the 2024 Paris Olympics was lit at a ceremony in Olympia, Greece, on April 16, marking the start of the Olympic torch relay.

A police officer was killed and three others were injured when a room collapsed during renovation work in an old two-story building in the Greek port city of Piraeus.

President Zelenskyy announced that Germany would provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense system, and that work is underway to obtain an additional IRIS-T system and missiles for existing air defense systems from Germany.

Four tankers carrying Russian oil and oil products are stuck at sea after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, indicating increased cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, as well as Western efforts to cut off their revenues.

During his visit to Vilnius, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis. The parties discussed preliminary agreements and the involvement of other countries in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

The position of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary remains vacant in 30 Ukrainian embassies in different countries, including the UK, Belarus, Ghana and others, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Human Resources Department reports.

A forest fire has broken out in Larissa, Greece, and 70 fires have been registered across the country, 57 have been localized and 13 are ongoing, the causes of which are being investigated.

More than 2,200 troops and 135 ships, aircraft and vehicles from 12 NATO and partner countries take part in the Sea Shield 24 naval exercise in Romania.

Strengthening air defense in the region and the work of the sea corridor: Kiper told the details of the meeting with the US delegation.

Greece can transfer 32 F-16C/D Block 30 fighters to Ukraine, which have been modernized and have about 60% of their operational life left. In addition, Greece has 24 Mirage 2000-5 Mk.2s in its fleet, which, with the consent of France, could also be transferred to Kyiv.