The Diplomat
Trump was met in Beijing by Vice President Han Zheng with a guard of honor. The official meeting between the U.S. President and Xi Jinping will take place on Thursday morning.
The European Commission will allocate 9 billion euros by the end of June, including 5. 9 billion for defense. The remaining funds will be directed to the macro-financial assistance program for Ukraine.
Kaja Kallas called for opening all negotiation clusters with Ukraine by summer. She described the country's accession to the EU as an investment in pan-European security.
Anita Orbán announced a rejection of veto blackmail to restore EU trust. Péter Magyar's government plans to unblock funding and strengthen the courts.
The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
Kallas rejected Schröder's candidacy as an EU negotiator due to his ties with the Russian Federation. She called Putin's ceasefire proposal cynical.
Andrii Sybiha announced Ukraine's readiness for a constructive dialogue with Georgia. This decision was made following a meeting between the leaders of both countries in Yerevan.
Four Ukrainians remain on board the MV Hondius liner, where a hantavirus outbreak occurred. No signs of the illness have been detected in the Ukrainian citizens at this time.
Trump will visit China on May 13-15 for talks with Xi Jinping. The summit was rescheduled from April due to the war surrounding Iran and the energy crisis.
Christian Schmidt is stepping down as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina after five years in office. He will remain in the role until a successor is appointed.
14 Spaniards from the MV Hondius, where a hantavirus outbreak was detected, have been evacuated. Upon arrival in Madrid, they will be admitted to a military hospital.
The President of Ukraine discussed diplomatic work with the US and Europe with the leader of Finland. Zelenskyy noted the effectiveness of sanctions pressure on Russia.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff met with the Prime Minister of Qatar to discuss a memorandum on ending the war. The parties are awaiting Iran's final response.
Japan plans a visit of government officials to the Russian Federation to maintain contacts and protect the assets of its companies. Tokyo denies any new cooperation and continues G7 sanctions.
President Erdogan called on the EU to develop ties with Ankara from the perspective of full membership to strengthen the European architecture. He believes that without Ankara, the bloc will be weak.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Péter Magyar on his appointment as Prime Minister of Hungary. Ukraine is ready for cooperation following the end of the Viktor Orbán era.
Allies expect a large-scale withdrawal of US troops from Germany, Italy, and Spain. Trump plans to cancel the deployment of long-range missiles in Europe.
Kaja Kallas announced preparations for Moldova's rapid accession to the EU. According to the head of European diplomacy, changes of government in various EU member states have opened a window of opportunity.
U. S. Vice President J.D. Vance will hold a meeting with the Prime Minister of Qatar in Washington. The parties will discuss mediation in negotiations with Iran.
Marco Rubio stated that the US expects Iran's response to the war proposal as early as today. He called the creation of an agency to control traffic in the strait unacceptable.
In Olsztyn, adults beat a 14-year-old Ukrainian and forced him to kiss a girl's shoes. The Consulate of Ukraine has taken the investigation of the case under its control.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Armenian ambassador over Zelenskyy's visit and his statements. Moscow was outraged by Yerevan's lack of a negative reaction to the President's speech.
Russia has announced a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. The Russian Ministry of Defense is threatening a strike on Kyiv in the event of attempts to disrupt the celebrations in Moscow.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed peace in the Middle East with Pope Leo. The State Department described the two-hour talks as constructive and friendly.
The EU will not evacuate diplomats from Kyiv despite Russia's threats leading up to May 9. Brussels described Russia's statements as part of a reckless escalatory tactic.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared the inevitability of strikes on Kyiv in the event of any disruption to the May 9 celebrations. They are urging foreign states to evacuate their diplomats.
Andrii Sybiha discussed the normalization of relations between the states with Maka Botchorishvili. The parties confirmed their readiness to develop active cooperation.
The Presidents of Ukraine and Azerbaijan discussed the implementation of agreements from the April visit. The leaders coordinated steps to strengthen regional security.
Abbas Araghchi met with Wang Yi in Beijing on the eve of the US-China summit. The parties discussed the war and oil exports amid tightening US sanctions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a conversation with Sergey Lavrov at the request of the Russian Federation. The parties discussed the war in Ukraine, bilateral relations, and Iran.