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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.

Germany has launched a global initiative called Immediate Action on Air Defense (IAAD) to address Ukraine's air defense gaps, calling on allies and partners to provide air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities, troops and critical infrastructure.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and attend the G7 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Italy.

Ukraine's U-19 national team will meet Northern Ireland, Norway and Italy in Group A of the 2024 European Championship final tournament, which will take place in Northern Ireland from July 15 to 28.

Russian missile attack on Chernihiv kills 15 people. The Interior Ministry showed a video of the first minutes after the morning attack.

Yermak held a working meeting to discuss the main elements of a future security agreement with the United States, including the strengths of existing agreements and actions to be taken after the US Congress decides to provide military assistance to Ukraine.

According to the Ministry of Health, 40 people were hospitalized as a result of a Russian missile strike on Chernihiv.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Russian terrorists shelled the center of Chernihiv, killing at least 11 people and wounding at least 22, and called on Ukraine's partners to provide air defense capabilities to protect Ukrainian lives.