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U.S, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, and ROK issue a Joint Statement on the publication of Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s first Report Covering DPRK-Russia Military Cooperation 

The Ukrainian side has already handed over to the head of the Russian delegation, Medinsky, a document reflecting the Ukrainian position on the conditions of a possible ceasefire. This was stated by Defense Minister Umerov.

Germany and US share same goals in Ukraine policy, German top diplomat tells reporters after meeting with Rubio

Germany will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth five billion euros. This was reported by the defense ministries of both countries. The package will include ammunition, weapons, air defense, and support in the field of communications and medicine. In addition, Kyiv and Berlin signed agreements on the production of long-range weapons and IRIS-T systems - some of the weapons are expected in the near future.

President Zelensky met with Chancellor Merz in Berlin

Merz: Hybrid attacks, severed cables, and damaged pipelines in the Baltic Sea threaten our common security. We are preparing ourselves with our Nordic partners. This shows that Europe stands together. Germany plays a role.

Merz: We will do everything in our power to continue supporting Ukraine. This also means no longer having any range restrictions on the weapons we supply. Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia.

Britain, France, Germany and the United States have lifted restrictions on the range of military supplies to Ukraine, German Chancellor Merz said

Merz says Israel’s actions in Gaza "can no longer be justified". Historic 1st criticism. Merz even sees breach of international law:n"When lines are crossed, where now international humanitarian law is being broken, even Germany‘s Chancellor must speak up"

Reuters, citing the German Foreign Minister: The Gaza Strip and the West Bank are two Palestinian territories on a path to a two-state solution.

Reuters, citing the German Foreign Minister: No to the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, and we call for an end to hunger in the Strip.

12 people at least stabbed at train station in Hamburg, Germany; suspect in custody

The mayor of Strasbourg and her counterpart across the Rhine river in Germany have complained about ramped-up border checks in a protest letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Berlin "strongly condemns" Israeli shooting at diplomats in the West Bank

Three people were detained in Germany in police raids targeting a suspected people-smuggling network believed to have facilitated the illegal entry of Chinese nationals into the country

German Foreign Ministry spokesman: We are in close contact with Israel regarding the entry of aid into Gaza.

Air France and KLM extended cancellation of flights to Israel until May 24. Source: Al Jazeera

German Foreign Minister Wadephul: We expect our U.S. allies not to tolerate the fact that Russia did not impose an immediate ceasefire

The EU will increase pressure on Russia through sanctions, — Friedrich Merz

Chancellor Merz: The fact that President Zelenskyy traveled to Turkiye despite this is an enormous gesture. Putin didn't show up – and that alone puts him in the wrong. A new sanctions package is ready. We will adopt it on Tuesday in Brussels.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland in Turkiye

"The Americans have the bombs on planes in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Turkey …We are ready to open this discussion," Macron said, indicating he was open to considering the potential deployment of France's nuclear weapons elsewhere in Europe

Germany’s Incoming Chancellor Merz: I will push firstly for reduction of tariffs, secondly for simplification of technological standards

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has banned a group known as the "Kingdom of Germany," associated with the far-right Reich Citizens movement, with police carrying out raids at properties of key members across seven German states

The US have approved a transfer of 125 HIMARS missiles and 100 Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The missiles have been part of German inventories, but needed approval from Washington. They are already on their way to Ukraine. Source: NYT

German Foreign Ministry: Ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan is "an important first step towards ending the spiral of escalation."

Foreign Minister of Ukraine: Following the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv, all five leaders @ZelenskyyUa @EmmanuelMacron @bundeskanzler @donaldtusk @Keir_Starmer had a fruitful call with @POTUS focused on peace efforts. Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting already on Monday. If Russia agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a durable ceasefire and confidence-building measures can pave the way to peace negotiations.

President Macron, PM Starmer, PM Tusk and Chancellor Merz have arrived in Kyiv

Germany's Merz: I think the attitude of the US government has changed positively towards European allies since my election

Merz and Trump spoke on the phone for the first time. German readout says both "agreed": - "close cooperation with the aim of ending the war in Ukraine." - "Russia must agree to a truce" - "want to end the trade disagreements swiftly." - "close cooperation" and visits soon