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The G7 energy ministers are discussing setting a common target date of 2035 for the closure of coal-fired power plants, a significant step toward the phase-out of fossil fuels.

Italy is ready to support EU sanctions on russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), as it has diversified its gas supplies and can do without russian gas entirely.

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.

Ukrainian gymnasts win gold in the team all-around at the European Men's Gymnastics Championships.

Italy, along with the United Kingdom and France, has provided Ukraine with Storm Shadow cruise missiles, an important weapon that could have a significant impact, British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said.

Ukrainian gymnasts won three medals on the third competition day of the European Championships: Ilya Kovtun won gold in the parallel bars and uneven bars, and Nazar Chepurny won bronze in the vault.

The head of the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice said that there is about a month and a half left to reach an international consensus on the confiscation of Russian assets, as the G7 summit in mid-June is likely to formalize a decision on this issue.

EU agriculture ministers plan to increase the maximum amount of minimum state aid to €50,000 per farm for three years to support the agricultural sector amid ongoing market turmoil.

A U. S. proposal to use future interest on $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine instead of confiscating them outright is gaining momentum among the G7 countries, and officials are seeking consensus on the plan at the upcoming summit in June.

Ukrainian athlete Oleh Verniayev won a silver medal in the all-around at the European Championships in Rimini, Italy, earning his 13th medal at the competition.

Ukraine and Portugal start negotiations on a bilateral security agreement.

Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency recorded a 29% increase in cyberattacks in 2023 compared to 2022, with 248 of the 319 attacks related to the war in Ukraine being carried out by pro-Russian hacker groups.

During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about their country's support for russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.

Under the "Made in Ukraine" program, farmers will receive 25% compensation for the purchase of agricultural machinery from 44 Ukrainian manufacturers.

France plans to provide Ukraine with Aster 30 long-range missiles for SAMP-T ground and naval air defense systems as part of a military aid package.

The United States is developing sanctions that could cut off some Chinese banks from the global financial system to force Beijing to limit exports of dual-use goods that help Russian military production.

Inter Milan has won its 20th Serie A title, defeating rivals AC Milan 2-1 in a fierce derby.

Milan proposes to ban the sale of takeaway food, including ice cream, after midnight to combat "wild nightlife" in some parts of the city.

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

The United States has warned China against assisting Russia in its war against Ukraine by providing materials for weapons production, and is ready to take further steps if necessary.

At least 29 people were injured when a ferry carrying passengers from the Italian island of Capri, where the G7 foreign ministers are meeting, collided with a pier in Naples.

Martin Scorsese is planning to make two films at once: a biopic about Frank Sinatra starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as Ava Gardner, and a film about the life of Jesus based on the novel by Shusako Endo.

The European Central Bank is planning to oblige Italy's UniCredit, the EU's second largest bank in Russia, to drastically reduce its assets in Russia.

Kuleba calls on the West to provide Ukraine with all the necessary resources as soon as possible to prevent a major war in Europe.

During the meeting, Kuleba and Tayani discussed how Italy can help strengthen Ukraine's air defense.

Ukraine does not have a plan B and is focused solely on obtaining a powerful aid package from the US Congress, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after a meeting with G7 foreign ministers.

Andriy Yermak discussed with the Director General of the Italian Department of Intelligence and Security the priorities of Italy's presidency of the G7, preparations for the peace summit organized by Ukraine and Switzerland, and the use of frozen Russian assets for the restoration of Ukraine.

NATO is working to send more air defense systems to Ukraine, such as Patriot and NASAMS, provide long-term support, and establish an institutional structure to support Ukraine within NATO to counter Russian advance.

Ukraine urgently needs additional Patriot and SAMP/T air defense systems to defend against Russian terror and protect Ukrainians from Russian missiles and drones.

Blinken will attend a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Capri to discuss support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia's war, the crisis in the Middle East, and deepening global partnership.