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Ukrainian Culture Minister Ivan Verbotsky emphasizes that culture is an important source of identity and resilience for Ukrainians in war, as Russia tries to destroy Ukraine's cultural heritage and identity, and Ukraine defends its culture. #UkrainaKultuur #Vastupanuvõime #Identiteet (translated)

Defense Minister Martin Herem met in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who requested assistance with air defense, but Herem noted that it is difficult for Estonia to meet his requests and emphasized that the situation on the front is intense, but successful progress is limited. #Zelenski #Ukraina #õhutõrje (translated)

The statement about the ceasefire was news to me. But if the Russians agree to energy ceasefires, Ukraine will agree. If President Trump negotiated this with Putin – tell us when the ceasefires will start – we are ready and will accept them. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday to the news portal Axios that he was surprised by U.S. leader Donald Trump's announcement about Ukraine and Russia's "energy ceasefires," but added that he would agree to them as soon as they start. #Zelenskis #Trumpas #Ukraina (translated)

Ahead of the USA midterm elections, there is a tense and tight battle for the Texas Senate seat between Republicans and Democrats, with Democrats hoping to achieve victory for the first time in 40 years, while among Republicans there are concerns about their candidate, Ken Paxton, due to voter dissatisfaction. #USAvahevalimised #Texas #Vabariiklased (translated)

This Sunday at 20:00, the guests in the Ukraine studio will be Air Force Chief of Staff Colonel Fredi Karu and Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Culture Ivan Verbýtsky, who will discuss Russia's attacks on Ukrainian civilian objects and the importance of protecting culture during wartime. #UkrainaStuudios #Eesti #Kultuur (translated)

Henri Vanhanen wrote that Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to hold elections in Ukraine if Vladimir Putin agreed to a 60-day ceasefire. Vanhanen noted that this was not a new concession, as Zelensky had made the same proposal in February and required sufficient security guarantees to hold the elections. Vanhanen interpreted the proposal as a message to Donald Trump, who, in his view, had repeatedly questioned Zelensky’s position and called for elections in Ukraine. According to Vanhanen, holding elections would require the United States to get Russia to stop hostilities for a sufficient period. He found it contradictory that Ukraine was being asked to hold elections in the midst of an invasion, while Russia had not agreed to a ceasefire that would allow for it. Vanhanen also pondered how strong Trump’s pressure on Zelensky had become, referring to Trump’s recent statements regarding Ukrainian leadership. He believed that the replacement of the Ukrainian president should not become a substantive goal of peace negotiations, but rather that Ukrainians should choose their own leader. According to Vanhanen, Trump should have used his influence to promote a ceasefire rather than forcing Ukraine to defend the legitimacy of its democracy. #Ukraina #Zelenskyi #Trump (translated)

Next week, I will propose a specific measure at the European Council meeting – to no longer issue tourist visas for Russian citizens to travel to Europe. We are concerned that Russia will try to organize diversions in Europe. So why are we allowing Russians in as tourists and letting them move freely? Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that in order to strengthen European security, it is essential to completely stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens. #Rusija #vizos #Suomija (translated)

First of all, with all due respect to President Trump, our society, our people must decide which leader to choose," said V. Zelensky in an interview with ABC News, a day after D. Trump stated that Ukraine needs a new president who would agree to end the war. #Zelenskis #Trumpas #Ukraina (translated)

Angelika Bazalová wrote that Igor Chaun demonstrated a filmmaker's sensitivity to the moment during his meeting with fifteen-year-old students. She described their conversation as a testament to the times and was particularly amused by the moments when the girls were unsure how to spell his surname. She reminded the students that Chaun was among the student leaders of 1989 and stated that he had directed approximately 60 documentary and feature films, written a number of screenplays, including the screenplay for the 1992 film Requiem for a Doll, and directed Czech Soda. Bazalová also criticized that someone explained to Chaun why, in his opinion, a "spy in a jet" was acceptable. She compared it to the behavior of communist officials before the Velvet Revolution, who, according to her, preached equality but considered themselves superior. She wrote that the particular spy behaved similarly and referred to himself as "the first among equals." She recalled the concerns at the time that the country would return to the past after thirty years and expressed her pity for Chaun. Finally, she noted that the girl in the background was visibly fidgeting during her classmate's speech, which, according to her, might have meant that she was having a hard time with the situation. She added that Veronika might still change her mind as she gains more sense. #dokumentárnífilm #sametovárevoluce #historie (translated)

Next week at the European Council meeting, I will propose a specific measure – to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens for traveling to Europe. We are afraid that Russia will try to carry out diversions in Europe. So why do we allow Russians in as tourists and let them move freely? "Next week at the European Council meeting, I will propose a specific measure – to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens for traveling to Europe. We are afraid that Russia will try to carry out diversions in Europe. So why do we allow Russians in as tourists and let them move freely?" said P. Orpo. #Rusija #Suomija #ŠengenoViza (translated)

According to the intelligence services of Western countries, Russia plans to increase efforts to assassinate leaders of the European defense industry, forcing companies to enhance the security measures for their top executives. #Venemaa #Euroopakaitsetööstus #luureteenistus (translated)