Vilnius

As of May 2024, more than 4. 6 million Ukrainians were registered as internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ukraine due to the ongoing war.

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O'Flaherty emphasizes the need to strengthen the integration of Ukrainian refugees in the EU and other countries, to ensure decent conditions and to invest in the integration system.

The Council of Europe should ensure monitoring and analysis of the human rights situation in Ukraine in order to bring perpetrators to justice in the future and overcome the deepening crisis in the field of social rights.

The mayor of Vilnius presented a city defense plan that includes evacuation routes, installation of sirens, construction of bomb shelters, and deployment of barriers such as dragon's teeth and steel hedgehogs to block potential attacks in the event of a military threat.

Ukraine and the European Union have finalized the text of a bilateral security agreement to be signed in the near future following the final round of talks between Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva and EU Under-Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defense Charles Fris.

President Joe Biden said that he does not believe that Ukraine is currently ready for NATO membership, but stressed that Ukraine's future is in NATO, and its membership is only a matter of time, the US mission to the Alliance notes.

NATO is developing several "land corridors" for the transfer of American troops and armored vehicles to the front line in the event of a major European ground war with russia.

The Lithuanian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned to the Georgian foreign ministry in connection with Vilnius ' "gross interference in internal affairs" in connection with Lithuania's criticism of Georgia's adoption of the law on foreign agents and the participation of the Lithuanian Foreign Minister in protests against the document.

Ukraine and Norway signed a security agreement in Stockholm, while Norway pledged to provide long-term military and non-military support to Ukraine, including allocating more than 6 billion euros for 2023-2027.

Ukraine and Iceland have signed a comprehensive security agreement that provides long-term economic, humanitarian, defense support and cooperation for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement on security cooperation, which strengthens their partnership in the field of security.

Lithuania has approved the allocation of 13. 5 million euros for the purchase of air surveillance radars for Ukraine as part of the German-led coalition to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capacity.

Ukraine and Portugal signed a bilateral security agreement that provides Ukraine with military support worth at least 126 million euros this year, confirming participation in the F-16 coalition, the International Maritime Security Coalition, and the large-caliber ammunition program.

Ukraine and Belgium signed a bilateral agreement on security cooperation and long-term support, under which Belgium pledged to provide Ukraine with at least €977 million in military aid and 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the Lithuanian leader on his re-election, discussed upcoming international events and agreed to sign a bilateral agreement in the near future.

President Zelenskyy discussed with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis efforts to engage a wide range of states in the upcoming Peace Summit and prepare for the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Greece.

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.

Ukraine and Poland are working on a security guarantee agreement that will clearly define the tasks and actions of both countries to strengthen 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.

A Belarusian who worked for the Russians and ordered two Poles to kill Navalny's associate was detained along with the attackers in Poland.

The G7 countries expressed their determination to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities and to work with partners to achieve this goal, praising Germany's Immediate Action Initiative, while reaffirming their commitment to Ukraine's long-term security and providing military, financial and other support.

Ukraine and the Czech Republic have begun negotiations on a bilateral security agreement to strengthen cooperation in the defense industry and pave the way for Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

The Czech Republic has found more than 1 million artillery shells in third countries that could be purchased for Ukraine, with the number now exceeding 1 million units of 155-caliber ammunition, Czech President Petr Pavel said.

President Zelenskyy believes that June should be an important month for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with Hungarian leader Tamás Szuiok in Vilnius, discussed the Global Peace Summit and invited Hungary to join it.

Zelenskyy and Duda discussed a bilateral security agreement, Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the situation in Kharkiv, and Ukraine's future membership in the EU and NATO.

During his visit to Vilnius, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis. The parties discussed preliminary agreements and the involvement of other countries in the Peace Summit in Switzerland.

Zelenskyy met with Czech President Pavel in Vilnius. The two leaders discussed defense support for Ukraine, strengthening cooperation in the defense industry, integration into the EU and NATO, and the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement.

Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian President Nausėda on the eve of the Three Seas summit, discussing the consequences of Russian strikes, Ukraine's urgent need for air defense, and the situation on the battlefield.

NATO's ability to rapidly deploy up to 500,000 troops to its eastern borders in response to Russian aggression depends on overcoming obstacles such as bureaucracy and fragile rail infrastructure, especially in Germany.