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The United Kingdom plans to join the EU's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. The funds will allow Kyiv to purchase British weaponry.
As a result of the overnight attack in Chornomorsk, two people were killed and five others were wounded. 35 private houses were damaged, one of which was completely destroyed.
President Zelenskyy met with the head of the Cabinet of Ministers Yulia Svyrydenko to discuss financial support and strengthening the government. Some of the personnel decisions will be made next week.
The US will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany and cancel artillery deployments. Defense Minister Pistorius urged Europe to strengthen its own security.
The U. S. 2027 budget lacks funding for the USAI program for Ukraine. The Pentagon is calling on Europe to more actively finance military support for Kyiv.
Roksolana Pidlasa, Chair of the Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, noted: in May, Ukraine will receive €28. 3 billion for weapons, and in June – €16.7 billion for the budget. This refers to the EU's Ukraine Support Loan.
A former official of the Lysychansk City Military Administration is suspected of stealing 19. 3 million UAH on housing for IDPs. The funds were misappropriated through the purchase of a sanatorium at an inflated price.
The Central Bank of the Russian Federation sold 21. 8 tons of gold to cover the budget deficit. Reserves are shrinking due to falling oil revenues and high military spending.
At the same time, due to the projected increase in the cost of raw materials and procurement prices, most enterprises expect a further rise in the cost of their goods and services. In the trade sector, a slowdown in the rate of price increases is expected.
MPs are discussing a monthly tax for electric car owners based on the vehicle's price. For a car worth 30,000 dollars, one would have to pay 4,000.
The average salary in central authorities amounted to 58. 64 thousand hryvnias. As of March 2024, 165.4 thousand people were employed in state structures.
The National Bank has downgraded its 2026 inflation forecast to 9. 4% and GDP growth to 1.3%. The reasons cited were attacks on the energy sector and the situation in the Middle East.
The Rada has ratified the creation of a commission for payments for damages from Russian aggression. The body will determine compensation amounts based on data from the Register of Damage.
In the first quarter of 2024, Ukraine exported 15. 5 million tons of agricultural products worth 6.3 billion dollars. Revenue increased due to an increase in the share of processing.
U. S. spending on the war in Iraq is estimated at $25 billion. The funds were spent on ammunition and equipment, and the Pentagon is preparing a new request to Congress.
The government has simplified participation in the Screening 40+ program and limited the timeframe for using the funds. Applications can now be submitted via the Diia portal regardless of the applicant's date of birth.
The government has allocated 2 billion hryvnias for payments to 20,000 families under the eVidnovlennia program. The maximum compensation amount is 500 thousand hryvnias.
The Khortytsia Reserve will receive $1. 3 million from UNESCO and Sweden for restoration. The funds will be directed towards museum repairs and archaeological research.
The first defense package from the €45 billion EU loan will arrive this quarter. Approximately €6 billion of these funds will be directed toward the procurement of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Based on the results of relevant monitoring, the NACP has forwarded 13 cases to law enforcement agencies containing signs of violations totaling over 100 million hryvnias.
Pete Hegseth will testify in Congress for the first time about the war with Iran and the $1. 5 trillion budget. He is accused of waging war without the consent of lawmakers.
The EU plans to provide 8. 4 billion euros on the condition of abolishing the 5% tax for businesses. The reform would bring 40 billion UAH to the budget, but faces resistance in Kyiv.
Zoltan Babjak stated there is no oppression of Hungarians in Ukraine following a meeting with the newly elected Hungarian MEP Péter Magyar. He added that President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is personally overseeing these issues.
Republicans opposed Trump's $1. 5 trillion defense budget due to a lack of strategy. Congress fears rising costs.
The introduction of VAT on parcels is a condition for IMF funding worth 8. 1 billion dollars. The absence of this law will also block funds from the European Commission.
The Kyiv-Uzhhorod route has received a new train with carriages manufactured in 2026. The rolling stock is equipped with security systems and offers a menu of Japanese cuisine.
Due to the VAT increase to 22% and sanctions, 6% of enterprises in the Russian Federation have closed. Regional budget deficits have reached a trillion rubles, and the banking system is on the brink of crisis.
Parliament passed Law No. 12141 to align with UNCITRAL standards. Ukrainian institutions will be able to adjudicate investment disputes involving foreign businesses.
A city council member in Uzhhorod has been exposed for the illegal sale of waste from the municipal landfill. The amount of damage caused to the budget exceeds 660,000 hryvnias.
The Cabinet of Ministers introduced framework agreements for procurement and updated market pricing. Construction near airfields and appeal mechanisms have been regulated.