Ukraine

Trump said that lower OPEC+ oil prices are key to ending the war in Ukraine. In his opinion, a reduction in russia's oil revenues will force Putin to stop military action.

The Ministry of Health presented the concept of reforming the pharmaceutical market with electronic bidding and regulation of drug prices. The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the idea of e-trading, but rejected the restriction of discounts and the ban on retro bonuses.

Defense Minister Umerov initiated the dismissal of Klimenkov's deputy and did not extend Bezrukova's contract because of the arms procurement scandal. Arsen Zhumadilov will be appointed as the new director of the Defense Industry.

The Accounting Chamber audited ARMA and found significant shortcomings in the management of seized assets. Transparency International calls for reform of the agency based on the audit findings.

The Accounting Chamber found serious problems in the management of seized assets of the ARMA. During the war, the state could have lost at least UAH 850 million due to inefficient property management.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the regulation on the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine, which replaced the Ministry of Reintegration. The new agency will be responsible for uniting Ukrainians around the world and preserving their national identity.

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, commented on Putin's statements about negotiations with the United States on the fate of Ukraine without its participation. Yermak emphasized that such a format of negotiations is impossible in the modern world.

Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in various sectors of the frontline. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where the occupants made 46 attempts to attack.

Lesya Karnaukh became Ruslan Kravchenko's deputy. Previously, she worked at the Accounting Chamber and was the deputy head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration.

The NACP has developed a draft law on criminal liability of members of expert teams for illicit enrichment. The document envisages the possibility of confiscation of unjustified assets and is awaiting consideration by the Verkhovna Rada.

The government will not raise heat and electricity tariffs in the 2024-2025 heating season. UAH 42.3 billion has been allocated for the subsidies and benefits program.

Human rights activists found that on the day of the IL-76 crash, there could have been another plane with Ukrainian prisoners of war over Belgorod region. The total number of prisoners for the exchange was supposed to be about 200.

Brigadier General Yuriy Halushkin, the Kharkiv Brigade, appealed to the President to send him to the front. Today, the Pechersk court is choosing a preventive measure for him for the second time.

In an interview with a Russian state media outlet, the Russian president spoke about his business and trusting relationship with Donald Trump. Putin also characterized these relations as pragmatic.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for free storage of military personnel's reproductive cells in medical institutions. The state budget for 2025 provides UAH 190 million for the project.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready for negotiations regarding Ukraine.

Ukraine's energy system remains intact and stable despite Russia's attacks. In 2025, it is planned to commission 900 MW of new capacities and allocate UAH 42.3 billion for subsidies.

The MHRC conducted an investigation into the downing of the Russian IL-76 in the Belgorod region. The fact that Ukrainian prisoners of war were on board the plane remains unconfirmed.

In 2025, SES rescuers saved 43 people in the mountains, which is 20% more than last year. During this period, 35 cases of rescue operations were recorded, and 2 people died.

A 37-year-old resident of Yahotyn publicly tore down and damaged the state flag of Ukraine from the facade of a store. Police detained the offender and served him a notice of suspicion under Article 338 of the Criminal Code.

Since the beginning of 2025, 28 people have died on water bodies, which is 3 people more than in the same period last year. Unlike last year, there were no children among the dead.

In Donetsk region, the forced evacuation of families with children from Komar and Kryvyi Rih communities has begun. There are still 110 children in these settlements who need to be evacuated due to the intensified shelling.

In Netishyn, quarantine was introduced in educational institutions due to the worsening of the epidemic. Students of gymnasiums and lyceums are switching to distance learning, and public events are limited.

In the village of Kozak, Rivne district, two children born in 2014 and 2021 died in a fire in a residential building. Their mother and a relative were hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning.

The International Chess Federation has allowed “neutral” athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in team competitions. The decision was made in consultation with the IOC, but the ban on the use of national flags remains in place.

In Lviv region, an FSB agent was exposed who planned to pass on the coordinates of the barracks of a military institute for a missile strike. The cadet intended to betray her classmates for a monetary reward.

The National Police conducted over 1,000 searches across the country, seizing over 800 weapons and 57 kg of explosives. 67 suspects were detained, 45 of whom were procedurally arrested.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to Russia's demand to cancel NATO's promise of Ukraine's accession. He reminded that Russia has no say in the matter and is waging a war of aggression in Europe.

In the Kursk region, the DPRK lost 4,000 soldiers, a quarter of whom were killed. Due to the language barrier and coordination problems, North Korean troops have achieved only tactical success.

The Cabinet of Ministers is ready to privatize Sense Bank and is considering the sale of part of Ukrnafta. It is also planning to transfer the Chornomorsk port to a concession as part of a public-private partnership.