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SCO leaders will meet in Kyrgyzstan amid US pressure on Iran. The organization is expected to provide Tehran with political, but not military, support.
An IMF mission is expected in Ukraine starting August 28. Next week, it will assess progress, while parliament will consider the related bills.
The blue-and-yellow flag has come a long way from medieval heraldry to becoming Ukraine’s national symbol. Its official proportions are 2:3.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, Russian occupiers have damaged or destroyed 88 stadiums in Ukraine, 14 of which have been completely destroyed. Direct losses to sports infrastructure are estimated at $4 billion.
The BEB initiates criminal proceedings based on internal analytical reports that are not evidence. This creates risks for businesses and deters the international investors needed for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
The Colombian government plans to declare an economic state of emergency to help those affected by the magnitude 7. 4 earthquake that occurred on August 10. More than 250 people were killed; the decree will grant the president temporary powers.
MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak said that groundless investigative actions are the main barrier to investment. Ukraine's reconstruction requires $588 billion, including private capital.
As of August 1, Ukraine’s international reserves amounted to $51. 2 billion, decreasing by 0.1% in July. The NBU explained the dynamics by foreign exchange interventions and debt payments.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband met in Washington, discussing the war in Ukraine and European security. The parties also reaffirmed their position on the Strait of Hormuz and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The National Researcher System of Ukraine has received over 13 thousand applications for scholarships. The 2,650 best scientists will receive 10 thousand hryvnias monthly for two years.
According to the head of the National Assembly, the number of dead has reached 5,546 people. Aid has been received by 128,324 families, and 17,907 people have been left homeless.
Direct damage to culture amounts to 4 billion euros, and indirect damage is 24 billion dollars. 1,913 monuments and 2,573 cultural infrastructure objects have been damaged.
The government forecasts an exchange rate of 51. 5 hryvnia per dollar and wage growth through 2029. The budget declaration envisages an increase in public debt and the deficit.
The Rada is set to vote today on the law regarding the taxation of electronic platforms. The updated text of the document was supported by business associations and IMF representatives.
As of June 1, reserves stand at $45. 7 billion due to foreign exchange interventions and debt repayments. This volume covers 4.7 months of future imports.
The World Bank has approved the SPIRIT project for $880 million to reform social protection. The program will cover over one million vulnerable categories of Ukrainian citizens.
Zelenskyy submitted a memorandum to the Rada regarding a 90 billion euro loan. To receive the funds, Ukraine must amend its tax and customs legislation.
The official fund of the Trump Peace Council is empty. Donors are transferring funds to JPMorgan accounts, bypassing the World Bank without proper financial oversight.
Deputies passed law No. 11520 on new public procurement rules. The document harmonizes the system with EU standards and will unlock 3.5 billion dollars.
In April, Ukraine's GDP grew by 0. 9%, improving indicators after a difficult first quarter. At the same time, Russia's oil revenues fell by 21% due to sanctions.
In 2026, applicants are choosing management and law, although the market requires technical specialists. The Ministry of Education and Science has abolished motivational letters and updated the admission rules.
A US court has blocked sanctions against Francesca Albanese due to violations of free speech rights. The restrictions were imposed following her calls for an investigation into Israel's actions.
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.
As of May 1, 2026, reserves stand at $48. 2 billion. The 7.3% decrease was driven by NBU currency interventions and government debt payments.
"Pyshnyi on call": former MP claims NBU has lost its independence due to politically biased leadership.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that they do not plan to extend the exemption for Russian seaborne oil and have completely ruled it out for Iranian oil. The statement comes against the backdrop of the US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The state has announced the need for new textbooks to be printed at public expense in 2028. The process will include a mandatory one-year approbation in schools.
The US Treasury Secretary extended the sanctions exemption for Russian oil for 30 days. The decision was made after an appeal from the poorest countries at IMF meetings.
The search for alternative sources of budget revenue for 2027 is currently underway.
Kyiv has attracted 90% of funds through the ERA Loans mechanism from the income of Russian assets. The EU plans to provide another 90 billion euros in loan support in 2026-2027.