US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expectations of revenue from Ukrainian resources after the war. The US plans to participate in the development of strategic minerals, energy, and state-owned enterprises in Ukraine.
A US citizen was detained at Moscow's Vnukovo airport with 0. 5 kg of marijuana in marmalade jelly beans. The detainee, Byres K., faces 5 to 10 years in prison for smuggling.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an upcoming meeting with President Zelenskyy and the need to restore communication with Russia. He also emphasized the importance of European security guarantees for Ukraine.
District of Columbia Judge Amir Ali has ruled to temporarily lift the freeze on US foreign aid funding. This is the second court defeat of the White House's attempts to eliminate USAID, which has existed for 60 years.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was hoping for a personal meeting with Trump, but instead met with US Treasury Secretary Bessant. Representatives of Ukraine and the US did not sign an agreement on rare earth metals during the talks.
Three trucks collided near the village of Hlushky on the 76th km of the Kyiv-Odesa highway. Three lanes of traffic in the direction of Odesa are blocked, traffic is being diverted through the reverse lane under the control of patrol police.
Kremlin spokesman Peskov said that Ukraine's participation in the upcoming talks on the settlement of Russian aggression is ‘unconditional’. At the same time, Moscow considers the United States to be the main counterpart in the negotiation process.
Boryspil Airport management held talks with Wizz Air in Budapest to resume air service. The low-cost airline has a large-scale plan to return to Ukraine and plans to reopen its bases in Kyiv and Lviv.
The Hungarian prime minister criticised Brussels' position on supporting Ukraine. Orban compared the EU's statements to ‘support for murder’ and said, that a place in the negotiations must be earned.
Honda and Nissan have suspended negotiations on their planned merger less than two months after the announcement. The companies will continue to cooperate in the field of automotive technology, while Nissan will look for a new partner.
The KM3NeT/ARCA underwater telescope has detected a neutrino with unprecedented energy off the coast of Sicily. The discovery was made at a depth of 3,500 meters; the origin of the particle remains a mystery to scientists.
The White House offered federal employees to resign with pay until September. About 75,000 people (less than 5% of the total) accepted the offer.
A U. S. federal judge has lifted a restraining order against the “deferred retirement” of government employees under Trump's plan. The decision creates uncertainty for employees, who now need to decide whether to keep their positions without security.
The Norwegian government will provide Ukraine with air defense equipment worth NOK 1. 2 billion. In 2024, Norway has already allocated more than NOK 6 billion for air defense systems for Ukraine.
SpaceX continues to receive multimillion-dollar contracts from the US government, despite Musk's calls to cut federal spending. Musk has proposed reporting SpaceX contracts that may be unfavorable to taxpayers.
The legendary Beatles member performed an unexpected surprise concert in front of 575 people at the Bowery Ballroom. The tickets were sold out in 30 minutes, and the programme included The Beatles' hits and solo compositions.
About 10 Ukrainian ex-prisoners deported from Kherson to Russia have found themselves without documents in Georgia. The people are waiting for a “white passport” from the Ukrainian embassy, having been left without housing and food.
Residents of the Obolon district of Kyiv whose property was damaged by a missile attack can receive one-time assistance from the city. To do this, you need to submit a package of documents and register the damage in Diia.
U. S. Secretary of State Rubio said that it was unacceptable for Hamas to use the truce to rebuild its forces. Hamas postponed the release of Israeli hostages, which provoked the anger of the United States and Israel.
Trump signed a decree on a large-scale reduction of civil servants and gave Elon Musk's team the authority to make personnel appointments. The newly created Department of Government Efficiency was given the right to control the structure of federal agencies.
Putin's spokesman has said that it is impossible to discuss a territory swap with Ukraine. Moscow believes that Ukrainian troops can be expelled from Kursk Region.
The National Assembly of Armenia has passed in the first reading a bill to start the EU accession process. The draft law was voted in favor by 63 deputies and supported by a public initiative and the government.
Pete Hughes arrives at NATO headquarters in Brussels and speaks of the need to strengthen the Alliance. The US Secretary of Defense will participate in the Ramstein meeting, which is being convened by the UK for the first time.
Wizz Air plans to resume flights to Ukraine within six weeks of the ceasefire. The company intends to reopen its bases in Kyiv and Lviv, offering 5 million seats a year.
US Special Representative Steve Witkoff visited Moscow to secure the release of American teacher Mark Vogel. During the visit, Vitkoff, a longtime friend of Trump's, had a 3.5-hour meeting with Putin.
A study by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University has shown that overconfidence in AI impairs people's cognitive abilities. A survey of 319 IT professionals revealed a direct correlation between confidence in AI and a decrease in critical thinking.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a decree on 56 days of annual paid vacation for all pedagogical staff of preschool education institutions. The amendments apply to directors, methodologists and other pedagogical staff.
The former sumo champion was convicted in absentia for raising funds for the Russian army in occupied Crimea. The athlete organized a volunteer movement to help the occupiers and spread pro-Russian propaganda.
Officials of the State Forestry Agency organized a corruption scheme for issuing hunting licenses, collecting more than a million hryvnias. Three suspects were detained while distributing the money and face up to 10 years in prison.
185 MPs supported the summons of Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi to the Verkhovna Rada. The minister is to report on the problematic issues with the salaries of teachers and technicians.
