State budget
EU ambassadors plan to approve a loan to Ukraine on Wednesday after Hungary lifts its veto. The money will arrive in May, provided the Druzhba oil pipeline resumes operation.
Swedish intelligence has exposed Russia's concealment of real inflation at 15%. To cover the budget deficit, Moscow needs an oil price of over $100.
Ukraine plans to resume oil transit to secure a €90 billion loan from the EU. The President expects Hungary to unblock the financing.
Zelenskyy announced the readiness of the military-industrial complex to produce $60 billion worth of weapons in 2026. The front remains the priority, and exports are only possible later.
Resumption of oil supplies will allow Hungary to lift its veto on a critical loan. Technical tests of the pipeline are scheduled for Tuesday.
Paris and Berlin rejected Ukraine's rapid accession to the EU due to bureaucracy. The proposed status excludes voting rights and access to the bloc's common budget.
The project has delivered almost two million large-caliber shells to Ukraine. Currently, the program has a funding deficit due to reduced activity from donor countries.
The organization Grant Watch Ukraine published documents about questionable projects of the Anti-Corruption Action Center (TsPK). Shabunin is accused of misappropriating funds intended for the return of Lazarenko's money.
The EU is discussing unblocking funds and changing Budapest's position on Ukraine. Hungary must meet the conditions by the end of August to receive 10.4 billion euros.
Four individuals organized the illegal extraction of 34,000 cubic meters of sand in the Zolotonosha community. The state's losses from the sale of subsoil resources amount to UAH 750 million.
The official subsistence minimum of UAH 3206 is less than the actual food costs, which amount to UAH 4500. Experts call for a change in the calculation system.
The Bureau of Economic Security has opened cases against 5 airlines, interpreting aircraft leasing as royalties. This contradicts international conventions and practice.
During 2026, UAH 296 million was reimbursed to the state thanks to the work of prosecutors. These funds will be directed to ensure Ukraine's defense needs.
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan ignores social democrats' demands to resign. The political crisis threatens the country's budget and could lead to a minority government.
Canada's Prime Minister called for economic diversification due to new US tariffs. Carney plans to attract investments and strengthen security regardless of the neighbor.
The search for alternative sources of budget revenue for 2027 is currently underway.
Ukraine is ready to resume oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline on Monday. Hungary will unblock the EU loan only after the actual resumption of supplies.
Matteo Salvini at a rally in Milan proposed lifting budget restrictions and buying gas from Russia. The politician called Brussels' energy policy a lockdown.
The wear and tear of Russia's infrastructure has exceeded 50%, and the number of accidents has doubled. Due to war expenditures, regions are cutting funding and raising tariffs.
Due to oil and gas shortages, Pakistan has been gripped by an energy crisis with prolonged blackouts. The country has become a mediator in peace talks in the Middle East.
In Bukovyna, a wall of the historic Khotyn Fortress partially collapsed. There are no casualties, experts are documenting the damage and looking for funds for restoration.
Trump's lawyers and the IRS are negotiating a settlement in a tax return leak lawsuit. The parties are asking for a 90-day suspension of the court proceedings.
Overdue accounts receivable of Russian businesses have grown to $100 billion. Due to high interest rates, it is more profitable for companies to keep funds in deposits.
Sweden has allocated 4 billion to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is discussing the transfer of Gripen aircraft. The parties also agreed on humanitarian aid and energy resilience.
The Ministry of Finance signed a memorandum on payment deferral with creditor countries. Debt repayment will begin in equal installments in 2035-2039.
Irpin officials are suspected of purchasing gravestones at prices inflated several times over. The budget overpaid more than UAH 2.8 million due to collusion in the tender.
The mandatory motivational letter has been canceled, and a limit of 10 applications has been set. Registration of personal accounts will begin on June 25 for 9th-grade graduates.
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.
A large-scale production of dangerous alcohol and cigarettes worth 50 million hryvnias was uncovered in Poltava region. Budget losses due to unpaid taxes amounted to 16 million hryvnias.
Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani for the initiative to raise taxes for the wealthy. The mayor plans to use this to finance social programs and cover the deficit.