The vessel returned to Cape Town after seven months of operation and 18 crossings of the Drake Passage. For the first time, scientists conducted research beyond the Arctic Circle.
SAPO has completed the case regarding the former head of the State Tax Service and a 147 million hryvnia scheme. Over 200 companies were used to minimize taxes through bribes.
In April, the average salary in regional state administrations reached 45. 1 thousand hryvnias. The total number of civil servants in Ukraine decreased to 165.8 thousand people.
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.
22. 1 billion UAH has been allocated for infrastructure protection, with works to be completed by June 1. An additional 3 billion UAH will be directed towards the purchase of 216 new modular boiler houses.
The former head of the Rivne TRC will be tried for an overpayment of 830,000 hryvnias on 16 pickup trucks. The official failed to verify prices during the procurement of vehicles for the military.
The Council of the EU has approved the seventh payment of €2. 8 billion for Ukraine. The funds are being allocated for the implementation of reforms and the early execution of the modernization plan.
The Rada approved in the first reading the introduction of basic social assistance instead of several existing payments. The new type of assistance will depend on the income and property status of the family.
The court ordered the Ministry of Internal Affairs to pay 200,000 hryvnias to a victim of the Berkut's actions. The state will be held liable for moral damages caused during the Maidan.
Yuliia Sirko stated there is a risk of losing 90 billion euros from the EU by the end of 2027. To receive the funds, the Rada must pass all necessary laws on time.
The Parliament has ratified the agreement on €90 billion in support from the EU for 2026-2027. The first tranche will arrive in June, with €45 billion expected this year.
The Rada approved an increase in expenditures, including defense, by 1. 64 trillion UAH funded by an EU loan. The funds will be allocated for weaponry, military salaries, and energy protection.
The President thanked the Rada for the prompt ratification of the agreement with the EU regarding the 50 billion euro aid package. The funds will be directed toward Ukraine's defense and recovery.
A public investment plan for 2027–2029 has been approved for 18 key sectors. Education, transport, and municipal infrastructure will receive the most funding.
The Rada ratified the attraction of 90 billion euros from the EU for 2026-2027. The funds will be directed to defense and the budget, with repayment covered by Russian reparations.
The Rada has begun considering the €90 billion agreement with the EU. Members of Parliament are complaining about the tight deadlines for working on the document, which was reportedly "translated overnight."
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 10. 8 billion for the purchase of weapons and the development of the defense industry. The funds were sourced from taxes and license fees from the gambling business.
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.
A case regarding the supply of low-quality spare parts for armored vehicles worth 171 million UAH has been referred to court. The losses to the state from the scheme amount to 126 million UAH.
The President has introduced Bill No. 0376 on the ratification of a loan agreement with the European Union. The document provides for the acquisition of macro-financial assistance of up to 90 billion euros.
NASA plans to create residential modules and infrastructure on the Moon by 2032. The cost of the project with a permanent human presence will reach 20 billion.
An iData survey showed that 44. 2% of Moldovans seek the full reintegration of Transnistria. The majority supports the withdrawal of foreign troops and a single currency.
Russia is selling 23. 76% of Aeroflot shares due to financial problems and sanctions. Expected losses from the deal will amount to approximately 170 million dollars.
Yuliia Svyrydenko announced the allocation of 700 million UAH for housing for displaced persons. The government plans to purchase 1,000 houses in rural areas for IDPs.
On May 28, the Verkhovna Rada plans to ratify a memorandum with the EU on providing Ukraine with a 90 billion euro loan. The document has already been signed by the President of the European Commission.
The government has allocated 3 billion hryvnias for the installation of 216 block-modular boiler houses. The facilities in Kyiv and the regions are to be operational by October 1.
Public oversight of defense procurement is almost non-existent in Ukraine following the restriction of publicity on Prozorro, experts claim. Against the backdrop of the Ministry of Defense launching the new "Logistics Lockdown" program worth UAH 5 billion, the question arises: is the state capable of ensuring a balance between military secrecy and transparency in the use of funds?
Fedorov announced the "Logistics Lockdown" program to destroy the enemy's rear. The first 5 billion hryvnias have already been allocated for the purchase of middle-strike assets.
During the construction of a control point for the AFU, the state suffered damages amounting to UAH 2. 7 million. A technical supervision engineer has been notified of suspicion due to negligence.
The vote on amendments to the 2026 budget has been postponed until tomorrow. Defense spending will increase by UAH 1.64 trillion through credit assistance from the European Union.
