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France and Germany are concerned about increased Russian provocations at the border on the EU's borders with Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.
Amid the reaction of the Baltic states, Russia removed a draft document that proposed to unilaterally change its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking control of the entire Baltic Sea, including the Swedish island of Gotland, Swedish Armed Forces commander-in-chief Mikael Buden has warned.
Russia has unilaterally changed its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, revising the geographical coordinates of islands and coastal areas.
russia plans to unilaterally change its maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, adjusting geographical coordinates to declare part of the water area its internal sea waters.
The Department of defense has signed new contracts for the purchase of 4,200 DJI Mavic 3E unmanned aerial vehicles, bringing the total number of DJI Mavic unmanned aerial vehicles contracted to 8,200 sets.
Western partners are providing technical assistance, equipment components, and spare parts from decommissioned power plants to help Ukraine repair and rebuild the electricity sector that has been affected by Russian attacks.
NATO partners support Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems through financial and technical contributions.
Nine people were arrested in Poland for committing acts of sabotage on Russia's orders, including beatings and arson attempts.
Poland plans to invest $2. 55 billion to strengthen its 400-kilometer land border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield plan, which includes the construction of new fortifications, fences, terrain changes, and reforestation to make the border safe and impenetrable.
The EU4Youth program is launching two initiatives aimed at supporting active youth and reintegrating veterans to accelerate youth empowerment through entrepreneurial education.
Lithuania will provide Ukraine with 6 Amber-1800 radars to strengthen its air defense as part of Germany's initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.
The chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the US, EU, Ukraine and other countries have condemned Georgia's controversial "foreign agents" law, saying it undermines democracy and contradicts Georgia's goal of Western integration.
On Vyshyvanka Day, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and his wife wore traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirts, wishing Ukraine victory and good luck through the power of embroidery.
Georgia's application for EU membership will be frozen if the controversial Russian-inspired law on "foreign agents" is passed.
If Georgia wants to stay on the path to the European Union, it cannot have one foot in Moscow, says Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.
Poland warns of increased Russian attempts to sabotage, subvert and interfere in European political processes, especially in the run-up to the European Parliament elections.
Ukraine and Lithuania discussed military assistance, negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU, preparations for peace and NATO summits, and further support from Lithuania in the form of defense equipment.
The Baltic states and Northern Europe have reaffirmed their unity against russia's "shadow war. " Sweden joined NATO, and the Baltic prime ministers promised not to abandon their support for Ukraine despite moscow's intimidation.
Kyiv Customs prevented the import of 19 tons of fabric worth UAH 3 million produced in Russia by a company known as a manufacturer of fabrics for the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Gitanas Nausėda and Ingrida Šimonite will meet in the second round of the presidential election in Lithuania. In the first round, Nausėda received 44.19% of the vote, and Šimonite - 19.78%.
Ukrainians who have a residence and work permit in Germany will be able to stay and work in the country, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said.
Today, Lithuanians will vote in the presidential election, where incumbent President Gitanas Nausėda has a good chance of winning thanks to his support for Ukraine and focus on security issues.
Iryna Kobeleva, a 16-year-old girl from Mariupol, won 5 medals, including 4 gold and 1 silver, at the European Wushu Championships in Stockholm.
The second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 took place on May 9 in Malmö, where 10 more countries - Latvia, Austria, the Netherlands, Norway, Israel, Greece, Estonia, Switzerland, Georgia and Armenia - advanced to the grand final on May 11, joining the 10 countries that had qualified from the first semi-final.
The participation of several EU diplomats in Putin's inauguration in Moscow does not contradict the EU's agreed position on continuing to support Ukraine against Russia's illegal aggression, an EU spokesman said.
Poles are outraged by the behavior of Ukrainian singer Jerry Heil, who recorded a video wearing a sweater with the inscription "Banderaciaga. Social media users have accused her of supporting Stepan Bandera and are urging her not to vote for Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.
The UK expels a russian defense attaché, revokes the diplomatic status of some russian facilities, and restricts russian diplomatic visas in response to moscow's "malicious activities" and illegal war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian singers Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil have reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 along with artists from Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, and Luxembourg.
President Zelenskyy held phone conversations with the prime ministers of Spain and Belgium, who confirmed their participation in the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16, and discussed defense cooperation and Ukraine's integration into the EU.