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A law on the special status of frontline territories will be developed in Ukraine. Budanov is counting on the prompt work of people's deputies and government officials to adopt what are effectively new rules.
Ukraine and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of the EFF program. Following approval by the Executive Board, Kyiv will receive 690 million dollars.
Ukraine is expected to receive $700 million from the IMF without meeting a key condition. The Fund allowed the postponement of the tax on overseas parcels until July.
Military personnel on the front lines will be paid an average of 300,000 hryvnias under new contracts. The Cabinet of Ministers will launch the updated payment mechanism as early as June.
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) attempted to pass off old budget revenues as achievements for 2025, reporting 3. 8 billion UAH instead of 47 million UAH. Consequently, it is necessary to conduct an internal investigation within the agency and hold those responsible accountable.
Russia's reserves have fallen to 1. 8% of GDP, and energy revenues have decreased by 45%. The economy has reached its limit due to labor shortages and dependence on China.
There is a shortage of 270 billion hryvnias for the army and the reform of military salaries. Meanwhile, 40 billion from the Ministry of Defense budget was transferred to the Reserve Fund.
Cabinet of Ministers approves changes to Ukraine Plan to receive €8. 35 billion in support. The update includes 26 new steps in the fields of energy and law.
The court annulled the sale of a limestone mining permit due to collusion between participants. The deposit, with reserves of 2.8 million m³, is valued at over 15 million hryvnias.
The Government has approved new rules for selecting scientific developments for state procurement. A system of curators has been introduced to scale technological solutions.
Six individuals will stand trial in Odesa for the embezzlement of UAH 20. 7 million during the procurement of uninterruptible power supplies for traffic lights. Officials and businessmen inflated tender prices.
The Ministry of Economy forecasts the export of over 40 million tons of grain and aims for a higher share of processing. Farmers have already sown 97% of the areas, with a harvest expected at 62.9 million tons.
Social media sellers will be required to register as individual entrepreneurs (FOP) under the threat of heavy fines. Buying alcohol online will now require mandatory identification.
The Parliament has set the base salary at 10 living wages. The new payment system will take effect on January 1, 2027.
The Parliament approved amendments to the 2026 budget, increasing spending on security and defense by UAH 1. 56 trillion. Additionally, UAH 559.1 million was allocated for energy needs.
Bureau 1440 has lost one of the 16 serial satellites of the Rassvet system. The project, worth hundreds of billions of rubles, is the Russian analog of the Starlink network.
Odrex receives millions from the budget despite criminal cases and the loss of a license by one of its legal entities.
The Hungarian Parliament has cut MPs' salaries by 40% and limited office expenses. The incomes of the Prime Minister and ministers will also decrease significantly.
The Parliament passed bill No. 15111-d, which reduces the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate for real estate landlords. Now, instead of 18%, property owners will pay 5%.
In Ukraine, drivers and passengers are fined 510 hryvnias for an unfastened seat belt. In the event of a traffic accident, the penalty increases to 8,500 hryvnias, even in taxis.
Law enforcement officers are conducting 40 searches in a case involving illegal amber mining. Damages to the environment and the budget exceed hundreds of millions of hryvnias.
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.
Danylo Hetmantsev stated that the ESBU manipulated figures in its 2025 report. Instead of 3.8 billion hryvnias, only 47 million were actually returned.
Trump demands the firing of Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough for blocking election rules. Republican leader John Thune spoke out in defense of the official.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved an increase in defense spending by 1. 5 trillion UAH in 2026. The funds will be allocated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and weaponry, thanks to a 90 billion euro EU loan.
HACC sentenced Kniaziev to 5 years in prison with confiscation of property. The former Supreme Court Chairman pleaded guilty and will direct over a million dollars to the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Lawyer Myroslava Drach explained the consequences of violations in the field of public procurement. Tender collusion and embezzlement of funds carry the threat of fines or imprisonment.
The Russian Federation will allocate $16. 4 billion in loans for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Kazakhstan. The funding comes amid a record deficit in the Russian budget.
The government presented a reform concept where the pension will consist of base and insurance components. It is planned to reduce the gap between payments by this autumn.
A scheme involving the embezzlement of 3. 5 billion euros in public procurement has been uncovered in Hungary. The anti-corruption body is demanding an investigation into the actions of officials from Orbán's inner circle.