At the front, Ukraine continues to be under constant pressure from Russia. But on a political level, Kyiv is happy about a further step towards Europe.

According to its President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine is a big step closer to joining the EU. “The European Union has approved the negotiating framework for Ukraine – many have fought for it at various levels,” Zelensky said on Friday in his daily video address. This means that negotiations can now actually begin. This is a “significant success.”

According to Zelensky, Kyiv has already formed a negotiating delegation for the accession talks. The head of state was convinced that the negotiations would be successful. “Ukraine is and will remain a part of a united Europe,” he said. He also congratulated the neighboring country of Moldova, with which the EU also plans to begin accession negotiations next week.

Lots of sun and rising temperatures are now the order of the day again. If you drive a lot, you’re probably relying heavily on the air conditioning in your car. Not without reason, as it cools significantly more and faster than leaving the windows open while driving. But you should still be careful.

A woman buys a vase for just under five euros in a second-hand shop in the USA. It turns out to be a 2,000-year-old Mayan artifact.