President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Madrid, Spain, on May 17 to attend a reception and lunch hosted by King Felipe VI, the Royal Palace of Spain confirmed.
The EU is increasing funding for fire brigades, deploying some units in vulnerable countries, and expanding its firefighting fleet by 28 planes and 4 helicopters to combat the expected severe wildfire season due to climate change.
Hungary opposes the EU's new package of sanctions on Russian gas, vowing to block any measures that could raise energy prices in Europe.
Zelenskyy will visit Spain to sign a bilateral security agreement with Madrid that will provide long-term military support for Ukraine and cooperation in defense, intelligence, sanctions against Russia, and war crimes prosecution.
The Socialists, led by Salvador Ila, won a majority of seats in the parliamentary elections in Catalonia, defeating pro-independence parties for the first time in 13 years.
Ukraine's men's kumite team won bronze at the European Karate Championships, defeating Turkey 3-1 and gaining a direct license to the World Team Championships.
Ukrainian representatives alyona alyona and Jerry Heil will perform the song "Teresa & Maria" under number 2 in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, on May 11.
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron warns that the West has not learned a lesson from russia's invasion of Ukraine and must be tougher on authoritarian opponents in a tougher world.
The second semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, where 16 participants will compete for a spot in the final, will be broadcast live on May 9 at 10:00 PM.
Macron and Xi had lunch at a mountain restaurant 2,150 meters above sea level in the Pyrenees, where they discussed Russia's war in Ukraine and trade issues in an unusual diplomatic setting.
Ukraine is preparing meetings and documents that will make news in the coming weeks, including new visits by partners, new security agreements, the start of negotiations with the European Union in June, and preparations for the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.
Ukraine is working to ensure global representation and participation of leaders at the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland to restore the full force and effectiveness of the UN Charter to achieve a just peace.
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.
Vin Diesel will return to the Riddick franchise with a new film, Riddick: Fury, which will begin production in August 2024.
The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place on May 7 at 10:00 PM in Malmö, Sweden, where Ukraine's representatives alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform their song "Teresa & Maria" under number 5.
Ukraine has already received Patriot air defense missiles from Spain and other Western allies to defend against Russian attacks.
The European Commission has sent the EU countries a draft of the 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas, a ban on transshipment of Russian LNG in European ports, sanctions against the Russian "shadow fleet" transporting oil, restrictions on trade with more than 50 non-EU companies that help Russia avoid sanctions, and a ban on Russian funding of political parties and non-governmental organizations in the EU.
The semi-finals and grand final of Eurovision 2024 will take place in Malmö, Sweden.
In Spain, far-right groups are using farmers' protests against EU agricultural policies to gain support ahead of the June elections.
Ukraine has won the ІВ division of the 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship and will be promoted to the IA division for the first time in 7 years.
Ukraine needs more air defense systems from international partners to protect its underground gas storage facilities, which are crucial to Europe's energy security.
Ukraine's national ice hockey team has won the World Championship in Division 1B and leads the standings after defeating Estonia 8-0 in the opening match.
Spain will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine, which will arrive at the logistics base within four days, and provide other military assistance, including machine guns, vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and howitzers over the next two months.
Spain has agreed to provide Ukraine with a limited number of missiles for the Patriot air defense system, despite pressure from NATO and the EU.
Spanish prosecutors ask to close the case against the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez due to lack of evidence.
The Parliament adopted a law regulating the calculation of pensions for those who worked abroad and establishing rules for the termination of pension payments in certain cases.
A resident of Ternopil tried to illegally send abroad fossilized prints of prehistoric creatures 443 million years old, which were seized by Kyiv customs.
Ukraine has found seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems that can be transferred by partners: one was promised by Germany, four more are under negotiation, and two more are in Ukraine's "field of vision.
Germany pressures the United States and other NATO allies to provide Ukraine with more Patriot missile defense systems and other equipment to strengthen its air defense against massive Russian air strikes.
EU ministers failed to promise Ukraine additional Patriot air defense systems at a key meeting, despite pressure to provide more support in the air defense sector amid increased attacks by Russia.
