WNTab has gathered the top events from Monday, May 19.
China Prepares to Launch Drone Carrier Aircraft (Video)
In June this year, China plans to test a drone carrier aircraft capable of delivering over 100 FPV drones to a combat zone simultaneously. The aircraft weighs 15 tons, has a wingspan of 25 meters, and can fly at altitudes up to 15 km for distances up to 7,000 km.
According to media reports, the drones will be able to launch swarm attacks, and their control will be fully autonomous – powered by artificial intelligence, without human involvement.
Greece, Spain, and France Urge EU to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media
Officials from these countries believe that “poorly designed digital products” are causing health issues among minors. Paris and Athens called on the European Commission to restrict access to social media for those under 15, while Madrid suggested keeping the minimum age open for discussion.
United Kingdom and EU Sign Agreement to Deepen Partnership
The document includes new agreements on cooperation in the fields of defense, security, and fisheries.
Media: Europeans Urged to Save Water
According to DW, citing EU Environment Commissioner Jessica Roswall, the European Commission will present a new water usage strategy by the summer of 2025. Journalists report that the initiative is prompted by increasingly frequent droughts observed across Europe.
Trump and Putin Held a Two-Hour Phone Conversation
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin held a phone call that lasted over two hours. The key topic was resolving the war in Ukraine.
Putin was the first to address journalists after the call. He stated that Moscow is ready to cooperate with Kyiv on a future peace agreement, including a ceasefire. The Russian president proposed finding compromises acceptable to both sides.
Shortly afterward, Donald Trump commented on the conversation via his social media page. The U.S. president said that “Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin negotiations on a ceasefire and, more importantly, on ending the war.”
Trump added that all terms will be agreed upon directly between Kyiv and Moscow, as only these two sides fully understand the conflict’s details.
He also expressed confidence that once the war ends, Russia will become an important trading partner for Washington.
Following the conversation with Putin, Trump stated that he had spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several European leaders to inform them of the call’s outcome.
Previously, WNTab reported on the India–Pakistan incident and Russia’s proposals to Ukraine.
