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The jump in oil prices above $100 has become a lifeline for the Russian budget. Experts believe this will help the Kremlin postpone difficult decisions.
The head of the enterprise purchased Russian equipment through Belarus, circumventing sanctions. The suspect was detained in Kyiv and taken into custody without the right to bail.
The Ministry of Defense is implementing automatic formation of UAV needs through digital systems. The state will only purchase verified drones without corruption risks.
The Governing Board of the Ukraine Investment Framework approved 8 programs for logistics and energy efficiency. Funds will be directed to roads, housing, shelters, and borders.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 3 billion for the repair of international highways and logistics routes. More than 140 brigades restore 40,000 m² of pavement daily.
The Foreign Minister criticized Hungary's bill on the seized assets of the Ukrainian bank. Ukraine promises to punish those responsible for theft and kidnapping.
More than 46,000 citizens submitted declarations, indicating UAH 32. 4 billion in income. Over 3,500 people declared assets exceeding UAH 1 million.
The company is not investigating Likunov and Rykovtsev due to the absence of official complaints. UZ claims ignorance regarding losses in tenders.
The court upheld the pre-trial detention measure in the form of detention with an alternative bail of UAH 7 million. Andriy Ukrainets is suspected of corruption schemes.
The European Commission stated that it currently has no new data regarding oil supplies via the 'Druzhba' pipeline. At the same time, Brussels continues consultations with Ukraine and EU countries that express concerns about possible disruptions, and assures that Europe is prepared for risks through diversification of energy supply.
The draft Labor Code retains 126 days of leave and childcare until the age of 3. Additionally, 4 months of parental leave until the age of 8 are introduced.
Hungary's budget deficit reached $6. 4 billion due to pre-election social payments. Fitch Ratings changed the country's rating outlook to negative.
The head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry demands the immediate return of assets and a reaction from the European Union.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated funds for the repair of premises and the purchase of houses in villages. Part of the money will be spent on modular towns and the needs of people with limited mobility.
The government has tightened requirements for job candidates in educational institutions by mandating certificates of no criminal record and no bullying. The new rules are in place to protect children from individuals with a criminal past.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade with orders and presented Denys Prokopenko with the insignia of a brigadier general. They discussed the situation at the front and the needs of the military.
Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest transit routes between Europe and Asia. This brings the country up to $375,000 daily due to the increased number of flights.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund for the implementation of regional and city resilience plans. The Coordination Center has begun work on these plans, with particular attention to frontline regions and Kyiv.
Funding will be provided to 246 institutions and higher education establishments, and over 50,000 scientists will receive additional allowances.
Ukrainian businesses face undue pressure from law enforcement agencies, which damages their reputation and ability to operate in international markets. Fabricated criminal proceedings, even without official suspicions, lead to reputational losses and foreign partners refusing cooperation.
The Hungarian Prime Minister claims that Ukraine has imposed an oil embargo against Hungary, and he will use all means to overcome it. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico supported Orban and threatened to block an EU loan for Ukraine.
The Pentagon has requested $12 billion from Congress by 2031 for the F-35. The funds are needed for spare parts due to the intensive use of the fighter jets in the war with Iran.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Giorgia Meloni the situation around Iran, challenges in the oil and fuel market. They also talked about a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine and the situation with the Paralympic Games.
The leader of Hungary's opposition Tisza Party, Péter Magyar, criticized Zelenskyy's statements regarding Orbán, calling on the Ukrainian president to explain his words. The comment concerned Orbán's blocking of an EU loan for Ukraine.
In Zakarpattia, a factory director was charged with illegal zeolite extraction worth UAH 11 million. The work was carried out at Ukraine's only zeolite deposit.
India has launched a program to involve space startups in creating guardian satellites that will protect national space assets. This is a response to incidents during the conflict with Pakistan and the approach of a foreign spacecraft to an Indian satellite.
The Ukrainian government will allocate 3 billion hryvnias from the state budget's reserve fund for pothole repair. The work has begun and is expected to be completed by June 1.
A one-time aid of UAH 6,500 will be received by 50,721 Ukrainians who applied at the end of 2025. The delay in payments is due to the end of the budget year; funds in the amount of UAH 330 million are provided in full.
Prosecutors reported suspicion to 17 participants of a scheme who seized over UAH 34 million in budget funds. They operated under the guise of developing greenhouse farming, horticulture, berry growing, and viticulture, using government programs to support small and medium-sized agricultural businesses.
German intelligence has accused Moscow of concealing the true cost of the war, stating that Russia's budget deficit in 2025 exceeded the officially declared amount by more than 2. 36 trillion rubles. Western sanctions and falling oil prices are impacting the Russian economy.