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Businesses downgraded their economic assessments due to rising uncertainty and costs - NBU

Businesses have downgraded their assessments of current operations and prospects due to the intensification of hostilities, rising costs, and uncertainty.

Economy • February 1, 07:28 PM • 29277 views

Orban says he has received guarantees that Hungary's money will not go to Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says he has received guarantees that Hungarian money will not go to Ukraine after the EU agreed to provide 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine.

Politics • February 1, 02:59 PM • 27231 views

Politico: EU able to agree on €50 billion program for Ukraine thanks to compromise with Hungary

European leaders consider the concessions insignificant, as they avoided a scenario in which Orban would be able to veto funding for Ukraine every year.

Politics • February 1, 12:53 PM • 25932 views

"This is a step of historic proportions": Kuleba reacts to EU decision on €50 billion for Ukraine

According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister, the allocation of 50 billion euros to Ukraine for 2024-2027 demonstrates Kyiv's continued support. In addition, it destroys statements about international partners' fatigue with the war.

War • February 1, 11:59 AM • 26637 views

An important decision supported by all 27 EU leaders: Zelenskyy thanks partners for €50 billion in aid to Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasizes that a €50 billion aid package will strengthen Ukraine's long-term economic and financial stability, which is no less important than military aid and sanctions pressure on russia.

Economy • February 1, 11:36 AM • 28966 views

After Hungary's demands: the EU agreed to a possible revision of the EUR 50 billion program for Ukraine in two years - media

The EU has agreed that the European Council may propose to the European Commission to review the €50 billion support program for Ukraine in two years, if necessary.

Economy • February 1, 11:14 AM • 38772 views

Prime Minister of Belgium's EU Council Presidency is confident that 27 EU countries will be able to reach an agreement on assistance to Ukraine

The Belgian prime minister expressed confidence that EU leaders will be able to reach an agreement on financial assistance to Ukraine at their summit.

Economy • February 1, 09:57 AM • 27797 views

EU leaders gather for a summit to resolve the issue of the €50 billion budget for Ukraine, Orban still not "defeated" - media

EU leaders are gathering for an emergency summit where they are expected to confront Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his refusal to authorize a new €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, with efforts to persuade Orban doubling in the last 24 hours but failing as Hungary has demanded an annual veto on the funding, The Guardian reports.

Politics • February 1, 08:28 AM • 25127 views

EC's proposal to extend duty-free trade for Ukraine will help to remove import bans imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary - Shmyhal

The European Commission's proposal to extend the 'economic visa-free regime' for Ukraine will help lift the bans on agricultural imports imposed by Poland, Slovakia and Hungary, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.

Economy • January 31, 12:01 PM • 26984 views

In January, more than 21 thousand hectares were surveyed as part of land demining activities

In January 2024, more than 21,000 hectares of agricultural land in Ukraine were surveyed for mines as demining efforts continued in accordance with an updated action plan.

Society • January 31, 11:15 AM • 25636 views

Behind closed doors Orban admited that Budapest cannot prevent Ukraine's accession to the EU - media

In a private conversation, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban acknowledged that Hungary would not be able to prevent Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

Politics • January 31, 10:59 AM • 23132 views

After Hungary's demands: EU leaders to propose annual debate on €50 billion aid to Ukraine - Reuters

EU leaders will propose holding annual debates on the planned €50 billion aid package for Ukraine to overcome Hungary's opposition to the funding.

War • January 31, 10:29 AM • 25484 views

Head of the Presidential Office: Ukraine seeks good neighborly relations with Hungary

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine said that Ukraine seeks good neighborly relations with Hungary after a more than 6-hour meeting with the Hungarian foreign minister to discuss the formation of pro-Ukrainian positions ahead of a potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Orban.

Politics • January 30, 04:58 PM • 74562 views

Zelenskyy and Orban will meet if Ukraine fulfills Hungary's conditions - Szijjarto

Zelenskiy and Orban will meet if Ukraine fulfills Hungary's conditions, Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto says.

Politics • January 30, 03:01 PM • 30827 views

Perebyinis: Meeting with Szijjártó in Ukraine was a breakthrough, including in the issue of dialogue between the leaders of Ukraine and Hungary

Deputy Foreign Minister Perebyinis called the Hungarian Foreign Minister's visit to Ukraine a breakthrough, including in terms of dialogue between the two leaders. Both sides confirmed their desire to hold a meeting between the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Hungary.

Politics • January 30, 02:30 PM • 25795 views

Border guards use drones to detect two fugitives on the border with Moldova

Border guards in the Bukovyna region of Ukraine used a drone to detect and detain two men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. The men were from Kyiv and Dnipropetrovs'k regions.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 01:40 PM • 33971 views

Orbán voices a demand for Hungary's participation in a joint EU decision on an aid package for Ukraine

Hungary is ready to join a pan-European decision on financing assistance to Ukraine if there is a guarantee that it will be able to decide annually whether to provide money.

Politics • January 30, 10:50 AM • 28376 views

In Zakarpattia region, fugitives were hiding from border guards in a forest belt, trying to get to Hungary

Border guards in Zakarpattia region detected a group of men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary. The men were were hiding in the woods near the border with bags of essentials, having paid smugglers from 500 to 4000 USD to help them cross the border illegally. After the detention, the group was taken to draw up administrative reports.

Crimes and emergencies • January 30, 10:13 AM • 23202 views

EU to pledge military support for Ukraine at summit, to reiterate need to speed up delivery of ammunition and missiles - Reuters

At a summit on February 1, EU leaders will reaffirm their commitment to continue providing military support to Ukraine and emphasize the urgent need to speed up the supply of ammunition and missiles, according to a draft document obtained by Reuters.

War • January 30, 09:58 AM • 28885 views

Ukraine has improved its position in the Corruption Perceptions Index: it received 36 points out of 100

In 2023, Ukraine was ranked 104th out of 180 countries in the Global Corruption Perceptions Index, improving its position by 3 points and receiving 36 points out of 100. Over the past 10 years since the Revolution of Dignity, Ukraine has added 11 points, the largest increase among the current EU candidate countries.

Society • January 30, 09:24 AM • 28949 views

Hungary will not supply weapons to Ukraine - Szijjarto

Hungary will not supply weapons to Ukraine, but will continue to provide humanitarian aid, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has said. He reiterated Hungary's position not to supply weapons to Ukraine either now or in the future.

War • January 29, 06:11 PM • 108354 views

"They will break their teeth": Kuleba on the statements of Hungarian far-right forces that "claim" Transcarpathia

Hungarian far-right politicians said they would "claim" Ukraine's Zakarpattia region if Ukraine loses the war with Russia. In response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said that these politicians would "break their teeth" in Ukraine, just as Putin did.

War • January 29, 06:05 PM • 49998 views

We will not be able to create a unified formula at once, there will be bilateral agreements on multiple citizenship - Mezentseva

Ukraine will sign bilateral agreements to regulate many citizenship issues rather than create a unified formula, according to MP Maria Mezentseva. She said that Ukraine will take into account the experience of other countries, but will bring some aspects closer to itself even before joining the EU.

Politics • January 29, 05:17 PM • 108516 views

Hungary asks Ukraine to return to the Hungarian minority all the rights it had before 2015 - Szijjártó

Hungary is asking Ukraine to restore the rights of the Hungarian minority in Transcarpathia, which were restricted in 2015, including the status of Hungarian national schools, the ability to take exams in Hungarian, and the free use of the Hungarian language in higher education and culture. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary during a meeting with Ukrainian officials.

Politics • January 29, 04:49 PM • 56092 views

Ukraine and Hungary to convene a special commission to finalize issues of minority rights

Ukraine and Hungary have agreed to set up a commission to finally resolve issues related to national minority rights. The commission will have 10 days to present an understanding of how to resolve the issues raised by Hungary regarding the protection of minority rights.

Society • January 29, 04:36 PM • 46812 views

EU denies plans to force Hungary to approve aid to Ukraine - media

The EU denies reports that it plans to impose financial sanctions on Hungary to force it to agree to fund aid to Ukraine.

Politics • January 29, 01:55 PM • 26540 views

Hungarian and Romanian populists draw attention to themselves with statements on annexation of Ukrainian regions - Center for Strategic Communications

The Hungarian and Romanian politicians who have made statements about the annexation of parts of Ukraine are not representatives of the official authorities of their countries. Both governments support the territorial integrity of Ukraine.

Politics • January 29, 12:31 PM • 26468 views

Kuleba, Yermak and Siyarto honored the memory of fallen defenders of Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Society • January 29, 11:40 AM • 30094 views

Kuleba, Yermak and Szijjártó begin talks in Uzhhorod: they are trying to normalize Ukrainian-Hungarian relations

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto began talks in Uzhhorod aimed at normalizing Ukrainian-Hungarian relations.

Politics • January 29, 09:57 AM • 27844 views

Szijjártó went to Zakarpattia region: he wants to "improve cooperation" between Ukraine and Hungary

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó will visit Ukraine's Zakarpattia region, where he is expected to meet with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the head of the Presidential Administration Andriy Yermak. The purpose of the visit is to improve cooperation between Hungary and Ukraine.

Politics • January 29, 08:40 AM • 106518 views

A failure occurred in the operation of Privat terminals: the bank says the problem has already been resolved

The General Staff confirmed the strike on the deployment point of the 448th Missile Brigade of the Russian Federation, which struck Sumy.

Ukrainians are changing their holiday destinations: what they are choosing

Sytnyk Used to Vacation at the Hunting Grounds Where a Dog Was Shot With a Gun, and Its Owner Ran for Parliament

Organized dog fights and shot the animal in the head: the man is already in pre-trial detention for attempted murder

Zelensky proposed to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and mobilization for another 90 days

Hiding behind the IMF, Hetmantsev is trying to push a bill on the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund through the Rada

Lowering prices on "chips and soda" is not about medical necessity. People's Deputy criticized the Top 100 medicines from the Ministry of Health

Broke the bus window and saved people: what is known about 13-year-old Kyrylo Illyashenko, who became a hero of Sumy

Fake disability: how many employees of state and law enforcement agencies are in the focus of investigators – the SBI response

Johnny Depp returns to the cinema in Lionsgate's "Day Drinker" thriller

It is necessary to know what the ceasefire will look like: Rutte on the problem with the deployment of peacekeepers

In occupied Crimea, the Russian Guard has increased patrols due to fear of partisans - ATEŞ

Iran's leader said that negotiations with the US are going well, but could lead nowhere

A Ukrainian caused a large-scale accident in Krakow: 19 injured

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The court is not a decree: how ARMA, under the leadership of Duma, demonstrates disregard for the law

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