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Ukraine is putting pressure on the United States and other countries to step up training for F-16 pilots before transferring these aircraft to Kiev.

With such a volume of aggression and war crimes on the part of the Russian Federation, real peace can only be guaranteed in the event of a military victory for Ukraine. It is the partners who should abandon delays and provide Kiev with weapons.

The Odessa regional state administration has received significant assistance from international partners, including the EU, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, Greece, Germany, France, the United States and Norway. Partners transfer medical equipment, ambulances, electric generators and other support for the restoration and development of the region.

Russian troops seized about 752 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in 2024, despite Russia's Defense Minister Andrey Belousov's inflated estimate of 880 square kilometers.

Norway allocates NOK 75 billion (approximately EUR 6. 4 billion as of May 2024) to Ukraine for 2023-2027.

This year, Ukraine will receive military assistance in the amount of 6 billion euros from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland under security agreements signed with these countries.

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland have already provided Ukraine with about 17 billion euros in aid. Kiev can continue to count on the support of these countries.

Ukraine and Norway signed a security agreement in Stockholm, while Norway pledged to provide long-term military and non-military support to Ukraine, including allocating more than 6 billion euros for 2023-2027.

Belgium will supply Ukraine with 30 of its F-16 fighter jets by 2028, with the first aircraft to be delivered by the end of this year as part of a security agreement to be signed during President Zelenskyy's visit to Brussels.

Some NATO countries are discussing expanding their support for Ukraine by providing military training, logistics, air defense, and possibly protecting the skies over western Ukraine.

Six NATO countries-Norway, Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania-agreed to build a “drone wall” along their borders to protect against Russian aggression and potential provocations involving migrants.

Sean Baker's Anora won the Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

President Zelenskyy discussed bilateral relations, international cooperation and Ukraine's need for a just peace with President Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire, inviting him to the Peace Summit and congratulating him on the upcoming Africa Day.

The head of the European Union's diplomacy, Josep Borrell, said that the recognition of a Palestinian state is not a gift to Hamas, but rather the opposite.

President Zelenskyy discussed preparations for the Global Peace Summit and confirmed the participation of North Macedonia, Greece, and Norway in the summit during separate phone calls with their leaders.

Ukraine and Norway have finalized the text of a bilateral security agreement and are ready to sign it at the earliest opportunity, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a phone conversation with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway, Ireland, and Spain have announced their intention to recognize the Galatian state, prompting Israel to consider diplomatic steps against them, including canceling visits, revoking visas, and asking the United States for support to clarify its intentions.

Germany does not yet recognize an independent Palestinian state, despite the fact that Norway, Spain and Ireland have done so, as it remains committed to the goal of achieving a two-state solution through negotiations within the political process.

Norway will further restrict entry for Russian tourists due to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, blocking almost all entries except for visits to close relatives.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the opening of the Colombian embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, recognizing Palestine as a state.

According to French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourn, France believes that the conditions for official recognition of Palestine as a state have not yet been met.

Norway, Ireland and Spain say they are recognizing a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors and summon their representatives to protest.

Norway officially recognizes Palestine as a state, the Norwegian prime minister said.

Today, on May 22, environmental activists and nature lovers in many countries of the world can participate in various events on the occasion of the International Day of Biological Diversity, which on our planet includes bacteria, fungi, plants and animals, and has about nine million different species.

NATO partners support Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems through financial and technical contributions.

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.

Ukraine is looking for mediators to facilitate the return of civilians illegally detained by Russia and hopes for new initiatives from its partners in this regard, said Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

The European Commission has launched an investigation into whether Meta's Facebook and Instagram violated the Digital Services Act by failing to protect minors from addictive algorithms, inappropriate content, and privacy violations.

Ukraine may receive F-16 fighter jets from Denmark within a month, says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

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.