Eurostat reported a record life expectancy in the EU – 81. 4 years. The longest life expectancy is in Spain (Madrid), Italy (Trento) and the Åland Islands, and the shortest is in Bulgaria.
Министр обороны Португалии заявил об отказе от американских F-35 из-за непредсказуемости политики США в НАТО. Существуют опасения относительно ограничений на использование и обслуживание самолетов.
Sweden has signed a contract for the production and supply of 18 Archer self-propelled guns and 5 ARTHUR counter-battery radars to Ukraine worth about $300 million. This will strengthen Ukraine's artillery potential.
German concern Rheinmetall has announced its readiness to provide weapons for an international peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. The company can offer more than 2,000 items of weapons, including tanks and armored vehicles.
In 2024, Spotify paid the music industry a record $10 billion, which is 10 times more than in 2014. The company also reported its first annual profit and an increase in users to 675 million.
The Swedish Security Service predicts a significant risk of deterioration in the security situation in the country for the years 2024-2025. The biggest threat is considered to be Russia, which may carry out sabotage against support for Ukraine and telecommunications.
Sweden's military equipment exports reached a historic high of 29 billion kronor in 2024. The UAE, USA, and Brazil became the largest importers, while aid to Ukraine doubled.
Trump privately stated that the mining agreement is not enough to restore U. S. aid to Ukraine. He demands concessions from Zelensky regarding the occupied territories and the holding of elections.
The USA has informed allies of its intention to cease participation in planning future military exercises in Europe after 2025. The decision will affect training in Sweden and other NATO countries, as the USA plans to redirect military resources to the Indo-Pacific region.
NATO Secretary General Rutte stated the need to discuss further cooperation between the USA and Ukraine following Zelensky's letter. Polish President Duda called the current situation temporary and urged for calm negotiations.
The summits in London and the EU will discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense and long-term security guarantees. Macron emphasized the importance of “strategic uncertainty” regarding the deployment of European troops for peace talks.
Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have protested their exclusion from the Ukraine Support Summit in the United Kingdom. The Baltic countries, which are among Ukraine's largest donors, consider this decision unacceptable.
32-year-old Instagram model Tania Gomez, who has been on the run since 2021, has been arrested in the Canary Islands. She is accused of drug trafficking and laundering €17 million through a dog rescue network.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that a just peace in Ukraine is possible only if NATO provides security guarantees. Meloni emphasized that this is the most effective way to prevent a new Russian invasion.
The United States and Russia are in talks about possible cooperation on resource extraction in the Arctic. Washington sees this as a way to weaken ties between Moscow and Beijing, despite the concerns of NATO allies.
The President of Ukraine announced new aid packages from Britain, Norway, Spain and other countries worth billions of dollars. The Baltic and Nordic countries will provide equipment and training for brigade-sized units.
The Prime Minister of Sweden announced significant progress in the creation of a special tribunal for Russian aggression against Ukraine. The EU has already laid the legal groundwork for the tribunal, which will be able to prosecute Russian leaders.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced an increase in military aid to Ukraine after the recent €100 million package for air defense. Sweden also plans to limit Russia's profits from oil exports.
Finland will provide €4. 5 million for the second phase of the Ukraine Recovery Partnership Facility for 2025-2027. The funds will be used to support the stability and unity of Ukrainians in the affected regions, as well as basic services and humanitarian needs.
During his visit to Kyiv, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced a new aid package for Ukraine's air defense. Earlier, Sweden had already agreed to provide Ukraine with Robot 70 and Tridon Mk2 systems.
In Sweden, activists argue that the government and other European countries could allocate 1% of GDP to help Ukraine. This would allow Ukraine to have a larger military budget than Russia.
Sweden will provide Ukraine with Robot 70 and Tridon Mk2 air defense systems worth SEK 1. 2 billion. The decision was confirmed by Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergaard.
The President of Ukraine held a series of talks with the leaders of European countries and Côte d'Ivoire. They discussed issues of regional security, cooperation and support for Ukraine in the international arena.
53% of Danish citizens support the participation of the Danish military in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Most Danes also favor Ukraine's accession to the EU (66%) and NATO (68%).
The Swedish Coast Guard has launched an investigation into a possible rupture of an underwater cable off the country's southwestern coast. A coast guard ship has been dispatched to the scene near the island of Gotland.
“Patients of Ukraine warns about the risks of manual regulation of drug prices, which may cause delays in supplies and shortages. Experts suggest alternative solutions, including parallel imports.
Trump said that he supports the deployment of a European military contingent in Ukraine, subject to a peace agreement. Britain, Sweden, and other countries are ready to consider participation in the peacekeeping force, but France has refused.
The Dutch parliament has adopted a resolution on possible participation in a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The UK and Sweden are also considering sending their troops after a peace agreement is reached.
France organizes a second meeting on Ukraine and European security with the participation of new countries. Norway, Canada, the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, Greece, Finland, Romania, Sweden and Belgium are invited to the meeting.
Stanislav Zhelikhovsky explained why Ukraine's automatic accession to NATO is currently unlikely. The expert believes that the EU is a more realistic alternative for ensuring Ukraine's security.