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European intelligence agencies are warning of Russian plans for large-scale sabotage across the continent, including explosions, arson and attacks on infrastructure that could lead to civilian casualties, as a new threat emerges involving locals recruited online to attack Western targets.

First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga met with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski to discuss strengthening Ukraine's air defense system, accelerating the supply of missiles and ammunition to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

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.

Georgian parliament speaker Shalva Papuashvili refused to meet with the EU delegation, which arrived amid protests against the controversial law on "foreign agents," saying their visit could encourage radical opposition actions.

Bus passengers traveling across the border with Romania will be able to cross the border on time without queues, as carriers will be able to choose the time of border crossing for the bus at four border crossings starting May 11.

Ukraine is experiencing significant electricity shortages for most of the day due to widespread damage to power plants, necessitating emergency imports from neighboring countries and limiting consumption for industry from 6:00 p. m. to 7:00 a.m., with potential emergency blackouts if consumption increases.

Poland is planning to build bunkers and dig trenches on the borders with Russia and Belarus to strengthen its territory.

During a visit to Poland, First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga conveyed President Zelenskyy's gratitude to Polish President Andrzej Duda for Poland's military assistance and discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

Due to significant power shortages during the day caused by damage to Ukrainian power plants, Ukrenergo will limit industrial consumption from 18:00 to midnight, and may also introduce emergency power outages for household consumers if consumption continues to rise.

Pinchas Goldschmidt, president of the Conference of European Rabbis and former chief rabbi of moscow, will receive the Charlemagne International Prize for his outstanding contribution to the unification of Europe and his commitment to interreligious exchange.

Due to hostile shelling and damage to energy facilities, electricity supplies to industrial consumers were limited, and restrictions are still possible, and Ukraine received emergency aid from Poland, Romania, and Slovakia, which amounted to about 3% of daily electricity consumption.

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.

A 41-year-old Russian soldier deserted from the front in Ukraine and was detained in Poland after illegally crossing the Belarusian border to try to get to Europe.

Due to the massive attack of Russian missiles and drones on energy facilities in several regions, power outages are possible across the country from 18:00 to 23:00.

On May 7, passenger and vehicle traffic on Ukraine's western border increased compared to the previous day: 66,000 people and 15,000 vehicles crossed the borders with the EU and Moldova, with 38,000 people leaving Ukraine and 28,000 entering.

Poland and its allies have scrambled their planes during Russia's massive strikes on Ukraine to ensure the safety of Polish airspace.

The Astral Knight-24 multinational air exercise involving Poland, the United States, and the Baltic states began, aimed at expanding the integration of air and missile defense systems and developing the command and control architecture in airspace.

Yermak discussed with former NATO Chief Rasmussen and other international figures a draft report on Ukraine's future membership in NATO, preparations for the Peace Summit in Switzerland, and the need for security guarantees and support from partner countries in the context of the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine and Poland discussed strengthening cooperation in cyber defense against Russian cyberattacks that affect both countries.

Ukrainian audio guides and bookshelves are already present in 44 countries, including Finland, Canada, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Portugal, and others. They were installed as part of initiatives to popularize Ukrainian culture around the world.

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.

Ukraine and Poland have reached an agreement to prevent a repeat of the border blockade by Polish farmers, with dialogue between ministries and agricultural associations continuing to address any potential problems, contributing to cautious optimism about uninterrupted trade.

The European Union is proposing to ban political parties, think tanks and other groups from accepting funding from Russia, as well as to ban the use of the Russian central bank's financial messaging system as part of the next package of sanctions against Russia.

Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing, with record high maximum import capacities planned for certain hours, while the weather has cut off power to 53 settlements in 3 regions.

President Zelenskyy has held international talks and personally invited the leaders of Lithuania, Poland, Estonia, and Canada to the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to garner support for the Ukrainian peace formula and force Russia to peace.

The Polish foreign minister hopes that NATO will outline plans to strengthen Ukraine's security and integration into the Alliance during the upcoming summit in Washington.

No one in Europe will be safe as long as the war in Ukraine continues, so Europe must support Ukraine militarily and economically to achieve peace, says Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysh.

Finland is seeking to quickly build a TNT plant to provide Europe with this strategic substance due to an extreme shortage.

NATO recognizes two options for direct intervention in Ukraine's war with Russia: a breakthrough on Ukraine's northwestern border to create a corridor to Belarus or a military provocation against the Baltic states, Poland, or Moldova that could test the West's reaction during the elections.

There is no blocking of truck traffic in either direction on the Ukrainian-Polish border, and truck crossings are intensive, with queues decreasing in recent days.