Labour suffered defeat in local elections due to political U-turns and the war with Iran. Nigel Farage's party gained hundreds of new seats.
An official from Kyivavtoshliakhmist was served with a notice of suspicion for negligence during the repair of the Pivdennyi Bridge. The city budget lost 2.5 million hryvnias due to overpayment.
Former President Rumen Radev has become the Prime Minister of Bulgaria following his party's election victory. The politician opposes arms supplies to Ukraine and advocates for ties with the Russian Federation.
The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.
During the first four months of 2026, imports of goods totaled $32. 2 billion, while exports reached $13.9 billion. Ukraine's trade deficit increased by 59.1 percent.
SBU drones hit an oil refinery and an oil station in Perm, 1,500 km from the border. A key oil processing unit and one of the reservoirs were damaged.
The Ministry of Economy has initiated the reform of the State Enterprise "Forests of Ukraine" - the process is led by Ihor Zubovych. The enterprise will become a joint-stock company to combat corruption.
An outflow of 0. 2 million people is expected in 2026, with the return of migrants anticipated to begin in 2027. Unemployment will fall to 9% amid rising real wages.
As of May 1, 2026, reserves stand at $48. 2 billion. The 7.3% decrease was driven by NBU currency interventions and government debt payments.
The government has allocated 242 million UAH for additional payments to 12,000 energy and railway workers. Each specialist will receive 20,000 UAH for their work in March.
The Ministry of Finance and the National Bank have been instructed to complete the privatization of Sense Bank by the end of the year. Active preparations for the sale of the state-owned Ukrgasbank are also underway.
The President signed the law on the creation of a network of military cemeteries. The document defines the list of persons for honorary burial and the sources of funding.
A KIIS poll showed that 48% of citizens support difficult reforms to receive funding. At the same time, 30% of respondents oppose such steps.
The Russian Federation plans to export valuable raw materials from 18 deposits in the occupied south of Ukraine. The invaders are also preparing a large-scale seizure of this year's harvest.
The Budget Committee supported the draft law on directing the military tax toward payments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will ensure an inflow of 200 billion hryvnias per year.
The Romanian Parliament supported a vote of no confidence in the government of Ilie Bolojan due to harsh reforms. The President is beginning consultations on the formation of a new Cabinet.
The government will carry out personnel changes among deputy ministers and select new heads of state-owned enterprises. Sens Bank is to be privatized by the end of the current year.
Zelenskyy stated the need to privatize Sense Bank by the end of the year. The government must accelerate economic processes to fill the state budget.
The government is allocating nearly 4 billion hryvnias for the capital's heat supply but criticizes the slow pace of work. Klitschko must provide schedules and contracts by May 10.
Rumors about the cancellation of critical status for enterprises were labeled as disinformation. The Office of the President emphasized the importance of business for financing the Defense Forces.
The Foreign Intelligence Service stated that Belarus is shifting to an austerity regime due to the Russian Federation's financial problems. The authorities are already cutting spending on healthcare and regional projects.
The UAE plans to withdraw from OPEC and increase oil production. This will crash global prices and make Russian exports unprofitable due to high production costs.
In 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers plans to receive 13 billion hryvnias from privatization and sell Ocean Plaza. Small-scale privatization has already brought more than 1 billion hryvnias to the budget.
Romania's parliament prepares a vote of no confidence against PM Bolojan without a replacement plan. The crisis threatens the loss of 8 billion euros in EU funding.
Zelenskyy and Costa discussed opening six negotiation clusters with the EU. Ukraine expects the unblocking of 90 billion euros in financial aid.
At the summit in Yerevan, Zelenskyy will discuss the path to the EU and finances. The President wants to agree on a schedule for receiving 90 billion euros in loan assistance from the EU.
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.
