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Estonia's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations with the RF would turn the EU into a neutral mediator. Disputes continue within the European Union regarding the expediency of direct contacts.
Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.
Simone Venturini won over 50% of the vote and became the mayor of Venice in the first round. The victory strengthened the positions of Meloni's coalition in Italy's local elections.
Ukraine's population has dropped to 28 million due to war and migration. Joining the EU may only accelerate the outflow of youth and labor abroad.
Five NATO countries blocked a plan to spend 0. 25% of GDP on military aid to Ukraine. Mark Rutte's initiative did not receive the necessary unanimous support.
Pope Leo condemned companies for profits at the cost of environmental crimes in Italy. He met with the families of people who died of cancer due to pollution.
Great Britain will only be able to rejoin the EU on general terms without its former privileges. Brussels does not plan to restore British exceptionalism.
Andrea Maldera has appointed Pasquale Catalano, Taras Stepanenko, and Volodymyr Yezerskyi as his assistants. The new staff will prepare the national team.
The bodies of four Italian divers were found in a cave at a depth of 60 meters. A local diver also died during the rescue operation in the Maldives.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
The UAF has appointed Andrea Maldera as the head coach of the Ukraine national team, replacing Serhiy Rebrov. The contract with the Italian is set for two years.
A study of 200 countries has debunked the myth of a single obesity epidemic. Rates are rising in poor nations, while they have stabilized in wealthy Western countries.
In Modena, a driver crashed into a crowd and injured eight people due to mental health issues. Investigators have ruled out a terrorist attack; the assailant was detained by bystanders and the police.
Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.
Ukraine's representative LELÉKA will perform seventh in the Eurovision final in Vienna. 25 countries will compete for victory, with Finland being the favorite.
Tbilisi did not sign the agreement on the committee of the Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. Georgia's Foreign Minister explained this by citing additional risks for the country.
In Modena, a car drove into a crowd, injuring seven people. The driver was armed with a knife; authorities have not ruled out the possibility of a targeted terrorist attack.
Rescuer Mohamed Mahdi died while searching for five Italian divers in the Maldives. The tourists disappeared in caves at a depth of 60 meters during a storm.
Five Italians died while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives. The bodies were discovered at a depth of 60 meters following a large-scale rescue operation.
Pizza has traveled the path from ancient flatbreads to the UNESCO Heritage List. The modern dish emerged in Naples and gained popularity thanks to Queen Margherita.
Pirlo and Materazzi will attend the Russian Cup Superfinal at Luzhniki. The world champions will play against children and hold an autograph session for fans.
The second semi-final of Eurovision 2026 will take place in Vienna, where LELÉKA will perform under number 12. Bookmakers estimate Ukraine's chances of reaching the final at 94%.
Zelenskyy discussed the Drone Deals format and the strengthening of air defense with German representatives. A 90 billion euro loan will be directed toward the production of Ukrainian drones.
A US court has blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese due to violations of free speech rights. The restrictions were imposed following her calls for an investigation into Israel's actions.
The US Army has canceled the deployment of 4,000 soldiers from the 2nd Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division to Poland. Equipment and some of the troops were already en route.
The first ten Eurovision finalists have been selected in Vienna. Ukrainian artist Leleka will perform in the second semi-final on May 14.
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.
Fifteen artists will perform in the first semi-final. Five countries are boycotting the contest due to Israel, while organizers have changed the voting rules and tightened security.
In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.
There are 4. 33 million Ukrainians under temporary protection in the EU. Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic have hosted the largest number of people.