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Latvia supports Ukraine's strikes with Western weapons against legitimate military targets in Russia and calls on NATO allies to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons for such strikes.

According to Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, the new EU sanctions package against Russia aims to close loopholes and reduce the ability of businesses to circumvent existing restrictions, making it stronger than previous sanctions.

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly called for Ukraine to be allowed to use Western weapons on Russian territory, although this decision was met with resistance from some members.

Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonsen said that Ukraine could use Swedish weapons against targets in Russia.

Denmark and seven other EU countries propose an action plan for Ukraine's integration into the European defense industry.

When bitten by a tick with Lyme borreliosis, the risk of infection is about 26%, says the chief infectious disease specialist of Ukraine Olga Golubovska.

Hungary is working to “redefine” NATO membership, Orban said.

On May 24, Ukraine and some other Slavic countries celebrate the Day of Slavic Writing and Language, honoring the creators of the Cyrillic alphabet, the brothers Cyril and Methodius, who translated church books and wrote their own works, laying the foundation for Slavic literature.

FIFA is calling for a test of a major change to the offside rule proposed by Arsene Wenger, according to which the offside position will depend on the distance between the attacker and the last defender, rather than the current interpretation.

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7 billion in military aid over the next 3 years to strengthen European security against Russian aggression.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking control of the entire Baltic Sea, including the Swedish island of Gotland, Swedish Armed Forces commander-in-chief Mikael Buden has warned.

Sweden will provide Ukraine with military assistance in the amount of 2 2. 3 billion annually (or a total of 7 7 billion) over the next three years, from 2024 to 2026.

Several EU countries are pushing for sanctions against Georgia, including the suspension of visa-free travel, in response to Georgia's attempts to introduce a law on "foreign agents" similar to russian law, despite EU warnings and mass protests.

Nine people were arrested in Poland for committing acts of sabotage on Russia's orders, including beatings and arson attempts.

President Andrzej Duda announced Poland's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in the country, citing russian aggression and the need for NATO to adapt its security measures, although no decision has been made on Poland's accession to the nuclear exchange program.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had phone conversations with the Prime Ministers of Sweden and Luxembourg and the Prime Minister of Canada. The parties discussed the production of more weapons, defense support, and participation in the Global Peace Summit

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.

The European Commission has criticized the Eurovision Song Contest organizers for banning EU flags during the 2024 final, calling it a gift to "Europe's enemies" and demanding an explanation.

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson admits the possibility of deploying American nuclear weapons in Sweden during a war, despite having previously opposed it.

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's urgent air defense needs and Sweden's next defense assistance package with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, who confirmed that he would attend future summits on Ukraine.

Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö with the song "The Code" by Nemo, scoring 591 points, while Ukraine took third place with 453 points.

The representatives of Ukraine Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil, who will perform the song "Teresa & Maria" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 as the number 2, have dropped to 6th place in the bookmakers' ranking with 3% chances of winning.

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.

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.

The running order for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 final has been determined, with Ukraine performing second. 26 countries will participate in the final.

President Zelenskyy invited several other world leaders to the Global Peace Summit in Sweden. In particular, the head of state has invited the presidents of Moldova and the Czech Republic to join the conference.

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.

Poles are outraged by the behavior of Ukrainian singer Jerry Heil, who recorded a video wearing a sweater with the inscription "Banderaciaga. Social media users have accused her of supporting Stepan Bandera and are urging her not to vote for Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2024.

Ukrainian singers Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil have reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 along with artists from Serbia, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Finland, Cyprus, Croatia, Ireland, and Luxembourg.

alyona alyona and Jerry Heil performed the song "Teresa & Maria" as the fifth entry from Ukraine in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Malmö, Sweden.