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Moldovan border guards recorded at least three drones near the border with Odesa Oblast. In Ukraine, the site of an explosion and debris were discovered.
Luxembourg Airport resumed flights after a temporary closure due to unauthorized drones. Passengers were warned of possible flight delays.
The German government is discussing a 14-cent cut in the fuel tax and the introduction of a price cap. The discount could be reinstated from October 1.
The $15 million Ambassadori Aviation Village complex has opened in Kachreti, featuring an airfield, an aviation school, and villas with hangars. The project is intended to launch private flights between the regions of Georgia.
This summer, heat claimed at least 35,000 lives in Europe. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Germany, France and Spain.
Zelenskyy and Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Frieden discussed Ukraine’s resilience in the autumn and winter, army funding, and the budget deficit. Luxembourg is ready to help.
Leaders of the EU, Britain, Luxembourg, Moldova and Estonia, among others, arrived in Kyiv for Independence Day. António Costa, in particular, confirmed his visit.
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha met with a delegation of representatives from 23 OSCE countries. He emphasized the need to release the Ukrainian SMM OSCE staff members whom Russia has been holding since 2022.
At the "Ramstein" meeting, partners announced support packages worth over $2. 5 billion. Among the results are over $1 billion for the PURL program, $500 million for long-range munitions, and $1 billion for Ukrainian drones and missiles.
Ukraine's partners at the 35th Ramstein meeting allocated over $1. 7 billion. Of this, $1.2 billion will go to air defense, and $540 million to long-range artillery ammunition.
Taras Kachka stated that the rights of the Hungarian community are fully ensured under the new legislation. Kyiv expects a constructive dialogue with Budapest.
Ukraine demands the cancellation of Anna Netrebko's concert in Luxembourg due to her ties to the Kremlin. Diplomats urged the authorities to reconsider the decision regarding the singer's performance.
Five EU countries propose temporarily restricting voting rights for new members of the bloc. The initiative envisages strengthening control over the rule of law.
The EU is considering the possibility of restricting automatic protection for Ukrainian men aged 23-60. Austria proposes implementing these changes starting from March 2027.
EU ambassadors have begun the process of opening the first negotiation cluster for Ukraine. Intergovernmental conferences in Luxembourg are scheduled for June 15.
The EU is preparing sanctions against four Chinese companies for assisting the Russian military. Firms from the UAE, Turkey, and Azerbaijan will also face restrictions.
Ukraine and Moldova may start EU membership negotiations on June 15. Hungary is ready to lift its veto following agreements regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority.
Hungary is ready to unblock the start of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations on June 15. The parties have made progress on the issue of national minority rights.
EU ministers in Cyprus rejected Russia's attempts to choose a negotiator from Europe. Kaja Kallas emphasized that the bloc will present a united front in the negotiations.
The remains of Colonel Andriy Melnyk and his wife Sofiya have arrived from Luxembourg. They will be reburied on May 24 at a military cemetery in Kyiv.
OUN leader Andriy Melnyk and his wife will be reburied in May 2026. The ceremony will take place at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.
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 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%.
Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.
Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.
In 2025, the number of immigrants in the European Union increased by 2. 1 million. Germany remains the leader in the number of people accepted and asylum applications filed.
EU foreign ministers have agreed on new restrictions against individuals responsible for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Freedom of navigation is inviolable.
An international coalition of 20 states has prepared the legal framework for the creation of the tribunal. The full operation of the court and the pronouncement of sentences are expected as early as 2026.
The Czech company is investing $36 million in a new technological complex in the city of Písek. The factory will produce Primoco One 150 drones for various countries.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.