UEFA paid almost 11 million euros to Russian football clubs after the full-scale invasion, despite their exclusion from European competitions. Ukrainian clubs did not receive similar funds due to the "military action zone."
US gold futures hit a record high, exceeding $3534. 10, due to the imposition of tariffs on bullion imports. This caused a widening spread between futures and spot prices.
Swiss politicians are considering canceling the order for F-35A fighter jets from Lockheed Martin Corp after the US introduced 39% tariffs. The deal, worth up to $9.1 billion, became controversial due to "misunderstandings" regarding the price and the tariff shock.
New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump have come into force, raising the average US tariff rate to 15. 2%. This is the highest figure since World War II, posing a new challenge for the global economy.
Ukraine's partners have pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for vulnerable households for the 2025-2026 heating season. Each household can receive UAH 19,400.
An international coalition, led by Canada and Ukraine, called on Russia to unconditionally return abducted Ukrainian children. 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the EU signed a joint statement, emphasizing the violation of international law.
FC Kryvbas goalkeeper Ihor Omelchenko arbitrarily left the team's training camp in Slovenia and did not return to Ukraine. The club urges him to return to fulfilling his contractual obligations and has informed the UPL about the situation.
Hailey Bieber shared a rare photo of her son and spoke about the complex emotions she experienced during an unexpected pregnancy. She called this experience an important lesson that strengthened her as a person.
Zhytomyr's "Polissya" will play against "Fiorentina" if they pass "Pakši". Donetsk's "Shakhtar" will meet the loser of the "Servette" – "Utrecht" pair if they are eliminated from the Europa League.
UEFA held the draw for the European competition qualifiers. "Dynamo" and "Shakhtar" learned their potential opponents in the next rounds.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the application of sanctions against 94 captains and five companies of Russia's "shadow fleet. " These individuals and organizations transported Russian oil circumventing the price cap.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers announced suspicion to the governor of Russia's Voronezh region, Oleksandr Gusev. He is accused of financing actions aimed at changing Ukraine's borders.
US President Donald Trump has maintained a basic tariff rate of 10% for countries with a positive trade balance. For 40 countries with a trade deficit with the US, a minimum tariff of 15% has been set, and for Canada, the tariff has increased to 35%.
PrJSC "Azot", owned by sanctioned businessman Dmytro Firtash, paid over 43 million hryvnias in taxes that it tried to conceal from the state. The enterprise understated the value of exports and overstated the price of imported gas, which led to tax evasion.
Germany has already provided Ukraine with three Patriot systems and is negotiating with the US to send another one. Berlin will also facilitate the provision of five Patriot missiles, and Switzerland will postpone its Patriot order to support Ukraine.
The IRIS-T SLM air defense systems are designed to protect against medium-range aerial threats. The contract was signed with Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG as part of the "Sky Shield" initiative.
A number of countries issued a joint statement, calling on Israel to cease hostilities in the Gaza Strip due to the suffering of the civilian population. The Israeli Prime Minister's advisor called this statement a "delusion" that sends Hamas a "wrong and dangerous signal" because it does not pressure the group.
Germany plans to transfer a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, which is currently being produced by Raytheon. The delivery is expected no earlier than in 6-8 months, as the system is still in production.
The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine reports on the Kremlin's nervous reaction to the bans on Russian state media in Europe. The restrictions, imposed by a number of European countries, have dealt a blow to Russia's foreign propaganda system.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the delivery of Patriot systems to Ukraine is being discussed, but will take days or weeks. The US has also revised the Patriot supply schedule to accelerate support for Ukraine.
The US has revised the Patriot system supply schedule to accelerate support for Ukraine. Switzerland, which ordered five such systems, will receive them later than planned due to the reorientation of supplies in favor of Ukraine.
Law enforcement agencies from over ten European countries, Canada, and the USA conducted a joint operation "Eastwood" against the NoName057(16) network. As a result, over a hundred computer systems were destroyed and seven arrest warrants were issued, including for six Russian citizens.
US President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO on arming Ukraine. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, the Baltic states, the Netherlands, Canada, and Great Britain supported the initiative, while the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia refused.
UNN analyzed the cost of studying at ten leading foreign universities where Ukrainians can get higher education. The review includes universities in the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Austria, and Ireland.
The Ukrainian government concluded 200 agreements worth over 13 billion euros at the Recovery Conference in Rome. The funds will be directed towards strengthening air defense, restoring infrastructure, housing, medicine, and supporting IDPs.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his readiness for a third meeting with Russia only if leaders participate. The desired format is negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, and the USA at the highest level.
40 years after the establishment of the Schengen area, internal border controls are being tightened, limiting freedoms. Poland has introduced controls at its borders with Germany and Lithuania, and other EU countries are also strengthening checks.
The first malaria drug suitable for infants and very young children has been approved for use. It is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks, where malaria caused an estimated 597,000 deaths in 2023, mostly among children under five.
The European Union is considering further financial assistance to Ukraine after 2026. Danish Minister of Economy Stephanie Lose confirmed that this issue will be a priority during Denmark's presidency of the EU Council.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the National Council of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, Maya Riniker. Switzerland will allocate 5 billion Swiss francs for Ukraine's reconstruction and is considering joining the coalition for the return of Ukrainian children.
