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To be or not to be reformed? The head of ARMA is afraid of changes that may threaten her position - expert.

The European Union is developing a plan for the safe return of Ukrainians after the war, taking into account the interests of those who return and those who remain in the EU until March 2027.

NATO defense ministers will discuss support for Ukraine and strengthening deterrence. Priorities include air defense, long-range weapons, and increased defense production.

In Ukraine, 464 cases of tuberculosis were detected in children in 2024, and 96 in the first quarter of 2025. The state is implementing modern approaches to protect children from prevention to recovery.

EU officials are discussing possible actions by Trump, including a complete curtailment of support for Ukraine and the start of a large-scale trade war. Official Brussels fears that Trump will combine these issues into a tool of pressure.

Trump hopes for a conversation with the Chinese leader to change trade negotiations, although the White House does not expect significant changes. China considers Trump unpredictable.

Andriy Yermak stated that the new US sanctions against the Russian Federation in the energy, oil and banking sectors are very effective. These sanctions should force Putin into serious negotiations.

From June 6, the EU will restore quotas on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products. Experts estimate Ukraine's possible losses from 1.5 to 3 billion euros.

In the waters of the Black Sea, there are enemy ships with Kalibr-type missiles, with a total salvo of up to 12 missiles. The threat of shelling for Ukraine remains.

Switzerland has expanded the sanctions list, adding 17 individuals and 89 legal entities, as well as 189 ships of the Russian "shadow fleet". The new restrictions came into effect at 23:00.

Pete Hegset will also join European defense chiefs in celebrating the anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy. He will call on NATO allies to increase defense spending.

The Hungarian Prime Minister stated that he would oppose Ukraine's accession to the EU, justifying this by protecting Hungarian interests. He believes that it will harm European families.

As a result of the enemy strike on Sumy, the number of injured has increased to 28, including three children. June 4 has been declared a Day of Mourning in Sumy for the victims of the attack.

TikTok has introduced TikTok for Artists with tools for promotion, analytics and audience interaction. The platform is already available in more than 25 countries, including the USA and the EU.

Advertising often uses words like "official" to create an illusion of reliability. Consumers should be attentive to advertising language and think critically.

Russian Gazprom has suspended the gas hub project in Turkey, which was supposed to be a way to return to the European market. Turkey has no export capacity, and the EU plans to ban gas from russia.

The RISE Ukraine coalition has called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt draft law №12374-d on ARMA reform. It provides for transparent management of arrested assets and eliminates corruption risks.

Russia struck the center of Sumy with MLRS with cluster munitions, killing three people, including children. This happened after the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck military facilities on the territory of Russia.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecasts a slowdown in Ukraine's GDP growth to 2% in 2025 and 2026 due to the security situation. Inflationary pressure will remain high.

The global economy is experiencing its weakest growth since the COVID-19 pandemic due to Trump's trade policies. The OECD has lowered growth forecasts for many G20 countries.

Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for the first time with the new President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, and invited him to participate in the Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe summit, which will take place in Odesa. Romania assured of its support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

The President signed the law, paving the way for joint roaming with the EU. Ukrainians will be able to use roaming in the EU at domestic rates without "roaming stress."

The European Union is preparing for trade negotiations with the United States and has warned of countermeasures if Trump introduces inflated tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Brussels expects to conclude a new agreement with Washington by July 9.

International consulting company Colliers believes that the election of Karol Nawrocki as President of Poland will not change the country's economic growth forecasts, but the cost of his promises will affect investment attractiveness.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Poland discussed bilateral relations, diplomatic work and the importance of pressure on Russia. Duda assured of support for Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO.

A small underground fire broke out in Brussels near the Europa building, where EU summits are held, due to burning electric cables. Emergency services quickly extinguished the fire, and there were no casualties.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo. They discussed investments in Ukrainian arms production and scaling up the "Drone Line" project.

Zelenskyy stated that in the event of no results from the meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Istanbul, it is necessary to urgently introduce the 18th package of sanctions. The sanctions should be concentrated on the oil and banking sectors.

Russian special services have intensified the recruitment of Ukrainians for criminal activities in the EU. These are mainly Ukrainians from the occupied territories who are offered money for surveillance and other tasks.