The High Anti-Corruption Court has chosen a preventive measure for Alla Kyrylenko, the wife of the head of the AMCU, in the form of a bail of UAH 9 million. She is suspected of aiding and abetting the illegal enrichment of an official by more than UAH 72 million.
SAP and NABU have submitted to the court a case against the head of the State Border Guard Service department, who gave a bribe in cryptocurrency. He paid $355,000 to avoid exposure of corruption.
The investigation knows where the ex-defense ministers of Yanukovych's times, who are suspected of treason, are hiding. Yezhel is in Belarus, Salamatin is in Crimea, Lebedev is hiding in the Moscow region.
The free trade regime between Ukraine and the EU remains in place, but additional benefits have been abolished. Tariff quotas will apply to 40 categories of agricultural products, which may reduce revenue by $800 million.
President Zelenskyy stated that russia is trying to prolong the war against Ukraine. He emphasized the need for pressure to force russia to seek peace.
The President of Ukraine stated the importance of progress in negotiations on joining the EU this year. He emphasized Ukraine's contribution to European unity and the need for security guarantees.
The Minister of Finance announced the need for additional defense funding due to wartime. Increased spending will be covered by internal resources, taxes will not increase.
Victoria Roshchyna will be awarded a state award after the completion of examinations of her body. The journalist died in captivity, and her body was returned with traces of torture.
Prime Minister Shmyhal stated that the government may appeal to the Verkhovna Rada to increase expenditures for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2025, if there is a need. The Ministry of Finance is preparing for a budget review.
Negotiations are ongoing regarding quotas for the export of Ukrainian products to the EU. Export losses are estimated at $800 million due to the restoration of the pre-war trade regime.
The labor market is recovering, but the shortage of workers is holding back real wage growth. Employees' expectations regarding wages correspond to employers' offers.
According to the NBU, the number of Ukrainian migrants abroad exceeded 6. 9 million people. Since the beginning of 2025, about 100,000 people have left Ukraine.
In May 2025, inflation in Ukraine exceeded 15%, reaching a local maximum. Prices were affected by frosts, rising raw material prices, and increased production costs.
Tesla shares fell after a public dispute between Trump and Musk over tax breaks. As a result, the company's market value fell by $150 billion.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 4717 UAH/USD, which is 1 kopeck stronger. The euro exchange rate is 47.37 UAH, and the zloty exchange rate is 11.05 UAH.
June 6th is Journalist Day of Ukraine, World Transplantology Day, Pest Control Day, Open Air Cinema Day, and Yo-Yo Birthday.
The NBU stated that there is no negative impact due to Ukraine's missed payment on GDP warrants. The process of negotiations on debt restructuring is ongoing.
The restoration of the pre-war trade regime with the EU will lead to losses of Ukrainian exports of $800 million. However, these losses are not critical and can be compensated.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny stated that the National Bank sees no reason to open an emission channel. He assured that there is an understanding of how to act effectively and safely for macrostability.
The National Bank stated that inflation will begin to decline in the summer due to new harvests, a better situation in the energy sector, lower oil prices and monetary policy measures.
The EU Council has extended the suspension of safeguard measures on imports of Ukrainian steel and iron for three years. This is to support Ukraine's economy amid the war with Russia.
Donald Trump called Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields "strong and cool", but is concerned that it could complicate his mission to cease fire due to possible escalation.
The Shevchenkivskyi court of Lviv extended the arrest of Zinchenko, who is suspected of killing Iryna Farion, until August 4. The case was reclassified, and the suspect faces a life sentence.
The SSU reports on a new tactic of Russian intelligence services: they impersonate the SSU to recruit Ukrainians, setting criminal tasks. Ukrainians are urged to be vigilant and contact the SSU in case of suspicious contacts.
Pavlo Kyrylenko has been notified of suspicion of failure to declare property. His close associate is accused of aiding and abetting the illegal enrichment of an official by over 72 million hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill that defines the terms for declaring missing persons dead in connection with military operations. The court will be able to do this 6 months after the disappearance.
Five more countries have officially joined the Electronic Warfare Coalition, initiated by Ukraine and Germany. Germany has created a financial mechanism for the procurement of EW equipment.
The NATO summit in The Hague will decide how much to spend on defense in the future and discuss a new investment plan. It is important to be able to defend ourselves not only today, but also in a few years.
Russian occupiers are trying to expand the combat zone in the Sumy region. They are attempting to enter small groups of infantry in the direction of Veselivka and Volodymyrivka.
Russian aggression caused damage to the environment worth UAH 3. 9 trillion, more than 2 million hectares of forests were destroyed. It will take decades to restore the ecosystem, and $30 billion to demine.
