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Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir Putin by phone, urging Russia to take steps toward peace and discussing the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

Gazprom has abandoned plans to create a gas hub in Turkey due to technical and political challenges that hinder re-entry into the European market.

Karol Nawrocki, Poland’s newly elected president, has repeatedly voiced his clear position on Ukraine and its fight for freedom, supporting its sovereignty.

A surge in Chinese espionage activity in the Netherlands poses risks to key security and economic sectors.

China is inducing artificial rainfall in drought-stricken regions to protect its wheat harvest. Authorities have intensified emergency weather intervention efforts.

NEQSOL Holding has received approval to acquire “Titan Ukraine” LLC — an asset of the bankrupt state-owned company OGHC — after clearance from the Antimonopoly Committee.

The EU plans 18th sanctions package against Russia: over 20 banks may be cut off from SWIFT, oil price cap lowered to $45, and Nord Stream pipeline blocked.

Denmark begins delivery of components for the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant, the largest in Ukraine. The project is implemented by DTEK with Danish support.

Denmark has become the first European country to set the retirement age at 70 for citizens born after 1970.

Ukraine prepares for customs reform: a new draft law introduces automated inspections and eliminates backdoor agreements in customs procedures.