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German Chancellor Merz announced plans to discuss the upcoming conversation with Putin with Trump. He spoke about this with Rubio and Zelensky in preparation for the negotiations.

The first round of presidential elections started in Poland today. Poles are choosing from 13 candidates, and the second round will take place on June 1 if none of them scores more than 50%.

European countries are not planning to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire with Russia. The format of peace talks and security guarantees for Ukraine are a priority.

The EU and Britain have reacted to the Russian Federation's strike on a civilian bus in Sumy region, where 9 people died. Leaders call for an immediate ceasefire.

Radosław Sikorski stated that NATO was created to deter Russia, and by 2030 the allies will become stronger. He emphasized that Putin "woke up the giant".

According to media reports, Russia demands that Ukraine renounce territories and reparations, and stated that a ceasefire is possible only after the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from 4 regions that Russia considers its own.

The presidential elections in Poland may influence relations with Ukraine, especially regarding the Volhynia tragedy and support for EU accession. Various scenarios are being considered depending on the winner.

The US President stated that he will likely plan a meeting with Putin, after which a peace agreement will be concluded. However, if there are no results at the negotiations in Turkey, Trump did not rule out the imposition of sanctions.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that Russia did not show goodwill at the negotiations in Istanbul, putting forward unacceptable conditions. Politicians will continue to work for peace in Ukraine.

British Defense Minister John Healey has admitted the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine. He made the statement following a meeting with colleagues in Rome, but did not provide details.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated the need to prepare for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of dialogue and support for Ukraine.

On the eve of elections in Poland, Russian hackers attacked the websites of "Civic Platform" and other Polish parties. The government is taking measures to restore the operation of the sites.

Keir Starmer said European leaders have spoken to Trump about talks between Russia and Ukraine. They are coordinating a response because of Russia's unacceptable position.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland, held a phone conversation with Donald Trump. Details of the conversation are promised to be released later.

Support for Rafał Trzaskowski is falling to 30%, while Karol Nawrocki is gaining 25%. Polls show that the second round of elections will be tense.

Ukraine and the European Commission are discussing trade conditions after June 5. The goal is to agree on a transitional period of visa-free trade before amendments are made to the Association Agreement.

European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.

Poland has signed a framework agreement for the supply of 10,000 Warmate UAVs by 2035. The decision was made taking into account the experience of using drones in Ukraine.

The finalists of Eurovision-2025 have been determined in Basel after two semi-finals. Ukraine has reached the final, where the founding countries and winners of the qualifying rounds will also perform.

The Portuguese government is urged not to allow the "Georgian Dream" party to participate in the OSCE PA session due to the oppression of democracy. Prime Minister Kobakhidze called the appeal a "Soviet approach".

On May 17, the repair of a traffic lane for trucks is planned at the "Shehyni - Medyka" checkpoint from the Polish side. Truck processing will be carried out via the lane for passenger cars.

The European Union is considering restoring quotas on imports of Ukrainian wheat, corn, barley, poultry and eggs from June to December. The restrictions were lifted in 2022 to support Ukraine.

Different countries have clear rules for photographing and filming minors in educational institutions. This is done to protect children's privacy in the context of digitalization.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with colleagues from Germany, Poland and France to discuss peace efforts and coordinate further steps. The parties emphasized increasing pressure on Moscow.

Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga met with Radosław Sikorski in Antalya to discuss peace and thanked him for his support. They coordinated efforts to increase pressure on Russia.

The Polish Foreign Ministry stated that due to the war in Ukraine, it is impossible to organize voting for Poles in the Polish presidential election. Polish citizens wishing to vote must return to the country.

TikTok has restricted search queries related to a fake video about Macron and Mertz allegedly using drugs in Kyiv. Russian propagandists were spreading false information.

Bookmakers predict Sweden's victory at Eurovision 2025. Ukraine has an 11% chance of making the top five, and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and other countries have also qualified for the final.

The EU plans to introduce higher duties on Ukrainian imports, abolishing special trade measures. The new restrictions will affect, in particular, corn, sugar, honey and poultry.

In Poland, before the elections, IPSOs intensified, calling for the deportation of Ukrainians and spreading fakes about the authorities. The Russian Federation is trying to reduce support for Ukraine and destabilize the situation.