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Bulgaria may not sign a security agreement with Ukraine: what is known
Ukrainian Foreign Minister openly calls Russian minister a criminal and leaves OSCE meeting room
Malta revokes visa for Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova issued to participate in OSCE meeting
Demand for "golden visas" among Americans has increased dramatically after Trump's victory
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
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Zelensky's speech at the UN Security Council: The media have announced a new date
Mecola is re-elected as President of the European Parliament. Zelensky has already congratulated her
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Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
Quick alignment around the Big Four: Politico finds out who is vying for top EU leadership positions
In Germany, the Conservatives are leading in the European Parliament elections
EU elections: Italy, Slovakia, Latvia and Malta elect MEPs
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Disagreements remain in the EU regarding sanctions against Moscow's "shadow fleet", three countries against - FT
Neutral countries should join NATO if they need protection-British Defense Secretary
Reuters: Ireland intends to recognize the Palestinian state
The EU has agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, they are expected no later than early July - Welt
What will the proceeds from the frozen assets of Russians be used for
Putin at his "inauguration" assured of his readiness for dialogue with the West and spoke about Russia: analysts saw nothing unexpected
EU has new plan to break stalemate on Russian assets for Ukraine - Politico
MEPs earn millions in companies alongside their political activities - Transparency International
EU ministers will insist on increasing the “de minimis” state aid for farmers to 50,000 euros
Zelensky names the formats of Ukraine's forces that must be provided to defeat terror in Russia
Zelenskyy and Swiss President discuss preparations for the first Peace Summit
98% of persons granted temporary protection in the EU are Ukrainians
Ukrainian badminton players win international tournaments in Malta and Kazakhstan
44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia
Germany becomes the largest EU country to legalize cannabis consumption
Bulgaria may not sign a security agreement with Ukraine: what is known
The leader of the largest party in Bulgaria, GERB, Boyko Borisov, refused to support the signing of a security agreement with Ukraine. The interim government appealed for a mandate from parliament, but Borisov stated that the situation had changed and the agreement was no longer appropriate.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister openly calls Russian minister a criminal and leaves OSCE meeting room
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga called the Russian minister a criminal and left the OSCE meeting room before his speech. The Ukrainian minister was followed by a number of foreign diplomats.
Malta revokes visa for Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova issued to participate in OSCE meeting
Malta revoked Maria Zakharova's visa to participate in the OSCE ministerial meeting on December 5-6. The Russian Foreign Ministry called it an unprecedented case and promised to pay “special attention” to it.
Demand for "golden visas" among Americans has increased dramatically after Trump's victory
Requests for golden visas from Americans increased by 400% in the week after Trump's victory. The most popular program among Americans is Portugal's Golden Residence Permit Program with a minimum investment of €250,000.
To reduce energy prices: 12 EU countries call for support for cross-border cooperation in the electricity sector
12 EU countries have called on the European Commission to support the creation of energy associations to reduce energy prices. They presented a joint document at a meeting of EU energy ministers, emphasizing the importance of cross-border cooperation.
New esports achievement of Ukraine: NAVI wins the anniversary world CS2 tournament
NAVI wins the anniversary world CS2 tournament.
Zelensky's speech at the UN Security Council: The media have announced a new date
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, September 24. He will present a “victory plan” during his visit to the United States, when world leaders will gather for the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.
Mecola is re-elected as President of the European Parliament. Zelensky has already congratulated her
Roberta Mecola was re-elected as President of the European Parliament for another two and a half years until 2027, receiving 562 votes in the first round.
European Tourism Commission predicts a record 800 billion euros in tourist revenue - Bloomberg
In 2024, international travel spending in Europe reached a record 800 billion euros, up 37% from before the pandemic, driven by increased demand from American and East Asian travelers.
Kuleba calls on OSCE to find a way to get rid of the "Russian yoke"
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on OSCE members to actively support the Ukrainian Formula for Peace to end the war with Russia and to isolate Russia from the organization for undermining European security and committing war crimes in Ukraine.
Iraq and Jordan refuse to sign joint communiqué on peace in Ukraine
Iraq and Jordan withdrew their signatures from the joint communiqué of the Global Peace Summit, bringing the document aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine to 78 countries.
Quick alignment around the Big Four: Politico finds out who is vying for top EU leadership positions
The EU notes a rapidly emerging consensus on preferred names for top EU leadership positions: naming Ursula von der Leyen for a second term as president of the European Commission, António Costa as president of the European Council, Roberta Metsola as head of the European Parliament and Kaja Kallas as head of EU diplomacy.
In Germany, the Conservatives are leading in the European Parliament elections
In the European Parliament elections in Germany, the conservative CDU / CSU bloc received about 30% of the vote.
EU elections: Italy, Slovakia, Latvia and Malta elect MEPs
Citizens of Slovakia, Italy, Latvia and Malta vote for members of the European Parliament on June 8, while Germany and most other EU states will vote on June 9.
Macron on the possible victory of the far-right in the euroelections: Europe has never known such a threat
French President Macron has warned against not attending the euro elections this weekend. According to his calculations, this will play into the hands of the growing ultra-right.
Disagreements remain in the EU regarding sanctions against Moscow's "shadow fleet", three countries against - FT
EU countries intend to reach an agreement within a few weeks on the next package of sanctions against Russia, targeting Moscow's “shadow fleet” of oil tankers, banning the re-export of Russian liquefied gas and imposing individual sanctions on more than 100 people involved in the deportation of Ukrainians and arms production.
Neutral countries should join NATO if they need protection-British Defense Secretary
Neutral countries that enjoy the protection of NATO, but are not its members, should join the military alliance, says British Defense Secretary Grant Schapps.
Reuters: Ireland intends to recognize the Palestinian state
Ireland intends to announce the recognition of Palestine as a state on Wednesday, May 22.
The EU has agreed on security commitments for Ukraine, they are expected no later than early July - Welt
The European Union plans to provide Ukraine with broad security commitments, including political, military, economic, and reconstruction assistance, by early July, but excluding direct EU military involvement in combat operations against Russia.
What will the proceeds from the frozen assets of Russians be used for
90% of the frozen Russian assets worth about €192 billion held in the Belgian securities depository Euroclear will be used to support Ukraine, while the remaining 10% will go to the EU, leaving a significant portion of the total €220 billion of frozen Russian assets in the EU financial system unused.
Putin at his "inauguration" assured of his readiness for dialogue with the West and spoke about Russia: analysts saw nothing unexpected
During his inaugural speech, Putin said that Moscow “does not refuse to engage in dialogue with Western countries” and spoke about the Russian Federation.
EU has new plan to break stalemate on Russian assets for Ukraine - Politico
Brussels is considering allowing neutral EU countries to opt out of using frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine, while G7 members such as Germany, France and Italy remain cautious due to legal and financial risks.
MEPs earn millions in companies alongside their political activities - Transparency International
Some members of the European Parliament earn extra money by working part-time for private companies, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence on EU policy-making.
EU ministers will insist on increasing the “de minimis” state aid for farmers to 50,000 euros
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.
Zelensky names the formats of Ukraine's forces that must be provided to defeat terror in Russia
President Zelenskyy said that in order for Russian terror to lose, all formats of Ukrainian power must be ensured, including economic stability, partner pressure on Russia, and the strongest possible global consolidation.
Zelenskyy and Swiss President discuss preparations for the first Peace Summit
Zelenskyy and Swiss President Amherd discussed preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, continuing to work on the implementation of the Peace Formula based on previous meetings of national security advisers.
98% of persons granted temporary protection in the EU are Ukrainians
As of February 2024, 4. 2 million Ukrainians, accounting for 98% of all recipients, have been granted temporary protection in the EU since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukrainian badminton players win international tournaments in Malta and Kazakhstan
Ukrainian badminton players won gold in the mixed doubles and bronze in the women's doubles at the Malta International tournament, as well as silver at the Kazakhstan International Challenge.
44 countries supported the creation of a special tribunal for Russia
44 countries support the creation of a special tribunal to investigate and prosecute the crime of Russian aggression against Ukraine, and the Netherlands has offered to host it.
Germany becomes the largest EU country to legalize cannabis consumption
Germany becomes the largest EU country to legalize cannabis consumption, allowing possession of up to 25 grams and home cultivation of up to 50 grams and three plants per adult, while distribution remains illegal.