Andrii Tymoshchenkov
Draft Law No. 15112 proposes a new model for taxing international parcels, where VAT will be paid by marketplaces. The main changes will take effect starting from 2027.
The European Commission will allocate 9 billion euros by the end of June, including 5. 9 billion for defense. The remaining funds will be directed to the macro-financial assistance program for Ukraine.
Britain, Canada, and the EU have imposed sanctions against dozens of individuals involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children. Zelenskyy thanked the partners for the pressure on the RF.
Germany emphasizes that the goal of such support is to strengthen Ukraine's position in potential peace negotiations.
Germany is involving private investors in financing the Ukrainian defense sector. The German Ministry of Defense has held talks with banks and funds.
Boris Pistorius called Ukraine a strategic partner of Germany in the defense sector. The countries are planning joint projects and further supplies of weaponry.
The EU and the UK have imposed sanctions against the organizers of the deportation of Ukrainian children. The British government also announced the allocation of an additional £1.2 million for mechanisms to locate and return Ukrainian children
The expert stated that Russia is imitating diplomacy and putting forward unacceptable conditions for negotiations. A meeting between the presidents currently remains unrealistic.
The EU is preparing the 21st package of sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, banks, and military-industrial complex. New restrictions are planned to be presented in early summer to increase pressure.
The UK spent £16. 6 million on Starlink for the AFU and the needs of its own sailors. This is significantly more than the expenditure on the rival OneWeb system.
On May 9, Péter Magyar will take the oath of office as Prime Minister of Hungary after the Orbán era. The government promises to fight corruption and return to a European course.
The RF is massively attacking small substations with domestically produced drones instead of large facilities. This significantly destabilized Ukraine's energy system during the winter.
Under Trump's order, the Pentagon has begun declassifying millions of documents regarding UFOs. The materials will be published in stages for free analysis by the public.
A Eurobarometer survey showed that 76% of EU citizens see the war as a threat to their security. The majority supports sanctions and military aid to Ukraine.
The European Commission supported the idea of a single representative for contacts with the RF. To begin a dialogue, Moscow must cease fire and change its actions.
Political analyst Oleh Lisnyi explained Moscow's change in rhetoric and the demand for the AFU to withdraw from Donbas. He emphasized the necessity of systematic strikes on Russian oil refineries.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
The Ministry of Economy has initiated the reform of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" - the process is led by Ihor Zubovych. The enterprise will become a joint-stock company to combat corruption.
Six individuals imported elite alcohol under the guise of diplomatic cargo worth 4 million UAH. Five suspects were ordered to pay bail of one million UAH each.
Russia has announced a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. The Russian Ministry of Defense is threatening a strike on Kyiv in the event of attempts to disrupt the celebrations in Moscow.
Andrii Sybiha condemned Russia's return to the Venice Biennale during the war. Cultural events must not whitewash the war crimes of the aggressor.
At the summit in Leipzig, Ukraine presented the scale of destruction of its transport infrastructure. Sweden, Germany, and Norway are ready to contribute to the fund for its restoration.
Uliutin and Brunner discussed the status of Ukrainians in the EU after March 2027. The main task is to ensure legal certainty and conditions for return.
The EU will not evacuate diplomats from Kyiv despite Russia's threats leading up to May 9. Brussels described Russia's statements as part of a reckless escalatory tactic.
Russian troops attacked a minibus on the Zaporizhzhia - Novotroitske route with an FPV drone. One woman sustained a shrapnel wound and received medical assistance.
Real incomes of Russians grew by only 1. 5% due to a collapse in business profits. The non-payment crisis and expensive loans have deprived the Russian Federation of resources for wage growth.
In Kyiv, a 26-year-old man sprayed gas at passers-by following a remark about flowers. During the arrest, the perpetrator struck a police officer in the face. He faces up to five years in prison for his actions.
A DNR militant has been sentenced to life imprisonment for torturing civilians in the Kherson region. He kidnapped people and staged mock executions during the occupation.
The Romanian Parliament supported a vote of no confidence in the government of Ilie Bolojan due to harsh reforms. The President is beginning consultations on the formation of a new Cabinet.
Ukrzaliznytsia is installing 800 modular shelters to protect its employees. One such structure has already saved the life of a train conductor during a drone attack.