The IMF supports a floating exchange rate of the hryvnia in Ukraine for inflation targeting and stabilization of monetary policy.
On May 27, the EU Council will discuss the suspension of Hungary's voting rights due to violations of EU values. This is the eighth hearing within the framework of the procedure initiated by the European Parliament in 2018.
The IMF plans to provide Ukraine with about $520 million under the four-year EFF program. The decision must be approved by the Executive Board.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that "Nord Stream-2" will not receive a license for exploitation. The German government is ready to counteract attempts to restore the project after the damage.
Five teenagers, members of the terrorist group "Last Wave of Defense," were planning attacks on refugee centers and leftist organizations. The 18-year-old organizer acquired bombs for the terrorist attack.
The government of Greenland has granted a 30-year license for the development of an aluminum-bearing deposit to a consortium involving a French company and investment funds from Denmark and Greenland. Extraction will begin in 5 years.
Over three years, Ukraine has received over $133 billion in international aid. Germany has provided €17.3 billion, and Canada – €10.3 billion.
Andriy Mordvichev, known for his tactics of mass attacks, became the commander of the ground forces of Russia. His appointment caused dissatisfaction in the army and among Z-bloggers due to heavy losses.
In 2025, the state order for the training of military specialists was increased by 20%, and since the beginning of the war - by two times. Documents are accepted by 18 military educational institutions.
In a year, Prozorro online auctions brought the state over UAH 2 billion from the sale of confiscated property. The funds went to the Fund for the Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, the value of assets almost doubled.
Russian military intelligence hacked security cameras on EU borders, stole passwords and conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the supply of Western aid to Ukraine, British intelligence reports.
Takeo Eto stated that he does not buy rice because he receives it as a gift from supporters. This caused outrage amid rising prices and worsened the government's rating.
Oil prices fell after the US government released data on increased inventories of crude oil, gasoline and distillates. At the same time, concerns remain about a possible Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The price of bitcoin rose to $109,500, breaking the January record. Experts attribute this to favorable macroeconomic conditions and expectations of positive regulatory changes.
Prime Minister Tusk announced that Poland will not extend the duty-free import of goods from Ukraine after June 5, 2025. He stated the threat to the Polish market and the need to protect interests.
The President ratified the law for uninterrupted trade between Ukraine and the EU during the transition to new customs regulations from January 1, 2025. Until the end of 2025, parallel use of old and new rules of origin of goods is allowed.
According to independent judges, Orbán's bill aims to cut funding to civil society and media that receive foreign funding and which the Sovereignty Protection Office (a state body created by Orbán) considers a threat.
The authorities of Italy and Albania conducted a large-scale operation against drug trafficking. Millions of euros, thousands of kilograms of drugs were seized and arrest warrants were issued for 52 suspects.
Crimean Tatar activist Server Mustafayev was awarded the Alfred Moses Freedom Award for the protection of human rights. Oksana Markarova received the award, reminding about political prisoners.
NACP has identified corruption risks in draft Cabinet resolutions regarding the procurement of UAVs, electronic warfare equipment, and mobilization. This may lead to abuses and inefficient use of funds.
In Spain, near the American School, Andriy Portnov was killed. Unknown persons approached him and fired five shots, one of which was fatal.
Andriy Kovalenko reported that Putin visited the Kursk region. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is taking active measures in the Kursk region to protect the Ukrainian border.
Since the beginning of the war, 5,000 men have illegally crossed the border. More than 7,000 criminal cases have been opened, but only 400 court verdicts have been issued.
Ukrainians have started withdrawing more cash from cards, averaging UAH 4,735 at a time. Abroad, this amount is almost twice as high – UAH 8,730. The number of ATMs has also increased.
