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Ukraine updates: Blinken arrives in Kyiv to show US support Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the US for a "crucial" package that provides billions of dollars of new US aid as Ukraine battles intense Russian attacks in the east. DW has the latest. Georgia parliament passes divisive 'foreign influence' bill Politicians came to blows in parliament in Tblisi during the final reading of the bill. It has already caused weeks of protests and renewed warnings from the EU. EU gives final approval to migration and asylum reform plan After years of debate, the EU is introducing new migration and asylum rules that include tougher borders and shared responsibility among the bloc's members. EU slams Eurovision for banning its flag from song contest The European Union has accused the organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest of "incoherence" for banning its flag from the concert hall during the final in the Swedish city of Malmo. Grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble desecrated Someone dug a meter-deep hole at the grave of German politician Wolfgang Schäuble, but didn't reach the coffin. The motive for the incident is not yet known. Georgia poised to adopt 'Russian law' despite mass protests Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said the bill will go to its third and final reading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, university students went on strike and led another major protest outside parliament. Germany's Scholz and Nordic leaders call for more Ukraine aid The leaders of Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland met to discuss their common security threats and how to further support Ukraine in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion. Ukraine updates: Russia making 'tactical' gains in Kharkiv According to the Ukrainian military, Russia is "achieving tactical success" in the northeastern Kharkiv region. Meanwhile, Moscow officials said 15 people have been killed in an attack on Belgorod. DW has the latest. Hundreds of fans greet Eurovision winner Nemo in Switzerland Nemo arrived at Zurich Airport, where they signed autographs from fans and posed for selfies. The 24-year-old won this year's Eurovision contest with a song focusing on the performer's non-binary identity. Lithuania: Nauseda and Simonyte head to presidential run-off Incumbent Gitanas Nauseda declared victory in the first round but will face a run-off vote against Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte. The election was marked by security concerns amid the war in Ukraine.