US Ambassador Brink says Ukraine’s reforms positively impact economy amid Russia’s war
The US praised Ukraine's economic reforms, specifically the new law on corporate governance, said the US ambassador in Kyiv.
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Estonia allocates over € 650,000 for humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid new Russia’s offensive
Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is directing funds supporting education for children in frontline regions and mental health services.
Politico: Brussels push to start Ukraine’s EU membership talks in June
EU diplomats are planning to start formal negotiations on Ukraine's membership by 25 June.
The Moscow Times: Russia unilaterally decides to redraw maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea
Russian authorities have decided unilaterally to change the country's maritime borders with Lithuania and Finland in the Baltic Sea, declaring new internal waters and adjusting geographical coordinates, according to a draft government decree published on the legal acts portal.
Baerbock reaffirms Germany’s support for Zelenskyy as president of Ukraine
On the morning of May 21, Baerbock arrived in Kyiv for her seventh visit to Ukraine in two years.
Minister: EU foreign ministers approve frozen Russian assets proceeds use to help Ukraine
The Czech FM announced that EU foreign ministers approved using proceeds from frozen Russian Central Bank assets to support Ukraine, with 90% allocated to military aid. Proceeds could reach $3.25 billion this year.
Europe finds its courage to stand up to Russia
From debates of troop deployment to speeches about the pre-war era, there is a growing sense in the EU that the time for appeasing Putin has passed
FT: EU to freeze Georgia’s accession bid if it enacts Russian-style “foreign agents” bill
EU officials warn that Georgia's accession efforts could be halted if it adopts a "foreign agents" law similar to Russia's, despite ongoing protests and the potential for reversing the decision, FT's EU sources say.
Kyiv seeks support from 40 global universities ahead of peace talks
This way, Ukraine seeks to receive more support before of the upcoming Global Peace Summit, as tensions escalate with Russia.
FT: Moldova to sign security pact with EU next week
Moldova, amidst Russian warnings, will sign a security pact with the EU to enhance military exercises, intelligence sharing, and weapons procurement, FT says.
ISW: Putin prepares for protracted war in Ukraine and possibly for future confrontation with NATO
Experts suggest that the Kremlin expects newly-appointed Defense Minister Andrei Belousov to enhance the country's defense industry to bolster weapon production for the war against Ukraine.
Media: Nauseda leads Lithuanian presidential race, pledges stronger support for Ukraine
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda secures 44% of votes, heads to runoff election amidst security tensions.
UK Intel: Gazprom sees biggest annual loss in 25 years due to war in Ukraine
Gazprom's failure to replace its lost European gas market will constrain profits until at least 2030, British intelligence assesses
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 808: UK announces largest ever military aid package to Ukraine
As the UK announces its largest ever military aid package to Ukraine, while Belgium allocates millions to rebuild Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Belgium allocates € 9 mln for reconstruction of energy facilities in Ukraine
With UN-backed initiatives, Belgium aims to fortify Ukraine's power facilities, focusing on Kharkiv area.
Will Spain and France choose EU solidarity over Russian LNG profits?
As the EU prepares sanctions against Russian LNG, two of the bloc's largest importers remain worryingly silent on targeting the Kremlin's energy profits.
Zelenskyy urges allies to speed up weapons supply at meeting with President of Slovakia Zuzana Čaputová in Kyiv
The leaders discussed military assistance and Ukraine's accession to the EU during a meeting in Kyiv.
DW: China’s Xi Jinping meets Orban, Putin’s closest ally among EU leaders, in Hungary
Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Xi.
Russia exploiting Ukraine’s weapons shortage to bolster forces, says Zelenskyy on Day of Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaking at a joint press conference with European Parliament President Roberta Metsola in Kyiv, announced that the Ukrainian armed forces are ready to halt the advancement of Russian troops.
EU lacks consensus to stop recognizing Putin as Russian “president”
The European Union has clarified its stance on recognizing Vladimir Putin as the president of Russia.
