Yaroslav Chornohor has become the MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition. The parties agreed on political dialogue and humanitarian cooperation.
The British Army conducted the Arrcade Strike exercise at a disused subway station. The military practiced defending the Baltic states against a Russian attack in 2030.
Alexander Stubb named the cessation of using migrants as a weapon as a condition for opening the border. Confidence in this must be provided by the top leadership of the Russian Federation.
Lithuania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the EU to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. The previous 50-billion-euro loan was described as only a temporary solution.
US Senators demand that the Pentagon chief release 600 million dollars in aid. The funds are intended to support Ukraine and the Baltic states.
The Lithuanian Migration Department will ban entry to 600 Russians who fought against Ukraine. The restrictions will be in effect for 10 years for Lithuania and 5 years for the Schengen Area.
Andrius Kubilius has accused the Russian Federation of conducting hybrid attacks on the Baltic states to undermine support for Ukraine. He called for the strengthening of air defense and drone detection systems.
The US is asking Ukraine to ease sanctions against Belarusian potash to reduce Russia's influence. Experts point to threats due to Minsk's complicity in the aggression.
Mark Rutte called Russia's claims against the Baltic states absurd and commented on the downing of a drone over Estonia by a NATO fighter jet. He urged Europe to strengthen its own defense.
The US is asking Ukraine and the EU to ease sanctions on Belarusian potash to improve relations with Minsk. Lithuania is currently refusing to restore transit.
NATO fighters were scrambled and the airport was closed in Lithuania due to a UAV threat. The air alert has been canceled; there were no reports of a drone crash.
Russia's Permanent Representative claimed that Ukraine is preparing strikes from Latvia and threatened the Baltic states. Latvia and the US rejected the accusations, calling them a fabrication.
Romanian fighter jets destroyed a drone in the sky over Estonia during a NATO mission. The Alliance has launched an investigation and confirmed its readiness to defend its borders.
Heorhii Tykhyi apologized to the Baltic states for drones redirected by Russian electronic warfare. He denied using their airspace for strikes against Russia.
A crashed drone without explosives was discovered in the Lithuanian village of Samanė. Authorities suggest it is of Ukrainian origin, having crashed due to interference from Russian electronic warfare systems.
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.
The US has canceled the rotation of 4,000 troops in Poland. Warsaw claims the changes are logistical in nature and point to a possible transition to a permanent US presence.
Stubb stated that the US needs NATO due to its proximity to Russia's nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula. They are aimed at New York and Washington.
Zelenskyy announced Drone Deals agreements following the B9 summit. The parties are strengthening defense cooperation to ensure security in Ukraine and Europe.
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.
Budanov stated Ukraine's readiness for negotiations in the event of Russia's sincerity. He emphasized that there is currently no direct communication between the presidents.
The US military has deployed mobile air defense groups based on HMMWV vehicles in Lithuania. This anti-drone tactic was adopted from Ukraine's successful experience.
Ukraine has returned to the elite division of the Ice Hockey World Championship, finishing second in the group. This happened for the first time since 2007, thanks to a victory over Japan and Lithuania's success in the game against Poland.
Kyiv plans to send experts to strengthen the security of Latvian airspace. This will help prevent incidents caused by Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Kyiv will apologize to Latvia if Russian electronic warfare systems altered the course of Ukrainian drones. Ukraine has previously apologized for similar incidents to the Baltic states and Finland.
At the summit in Leipzig, Ukraine presented the scale of destruction of its transport infrastructure. Sweden, Germany, and Norway are ready to contribute to the fund for its restoration.
Ukrainian hockey players defeated France with a score of 3:2 at the World Championship in Division IA. This is the team's highest-rated victory in the last two decades.
Poland has received no signals regarding delays in the delivery of Patriot systems from the US. Some other types of weaponry may arrive later due to stockpile shortages.
The Ukrainian national team lost to Poland with a score of 2:3 in the first round of the 2026 World Championship. The next match against Lithuania will take place on Sunday at 17:00.
