Ruslan Kravchenko and the IMF mission discussed the progress of the State Tax Service's benchmarks, the modernization of tax audit, and the implementation of a risk management system. Cooperation continues to transform the service.
Abel Tesfaye presented the film "Rush to Tomorrow" with posters by Daniel Skrypnyk. The psychological thriller will be released in Ukraine on May 29.
Oleksiy Sereda and Mark Hrytsenko won the fifth gold medal for Ukraine at the European Diving Championship in Antalya. Ukrainians regained the lead after a two-year break.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's allies have lifted restrictions on strikes deep into Russia. This has given Ukraine more opportunities to defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia.
Russia is building power lines in the occupied territory of Ukraine to connect the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to its energy system. This indicates Moscow's intention to exploit the plant.
Ukraine is reviewing its mineral sector, hoping to attract investment from a deal with the United States. The war has caused $1.7 trillion in damage to the sector.
In Kryvyi Rih, the BEB discovered a plant that illegally produced over 100 tons of gasoline and diesel fuel every day. The fuel was sold through a network of gas stations using forged documents.
Ukrainian universities will issue double degrees with British universities. Security and quality of education should also stop the outflow of Ukrainian youth to study abroad.
Since the beginning of the day, 87 battles have taken place on the front, a third of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy is striking in the Chernihiv and Sumy regions, and has become more active in the Kupyansk direction.
A coffee shop with piglets has opened in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv, sparking discussions about animal exploitation. The owners assure that they take care of the animals, but animal rights activists have filed a statement with the police.
The President of Ukraine recognized the SSO fighters for their courage, presenting state awards. Zelenskyy also presented orders to the families of fallen heroes, emphasizing the importance of the SSO's contribution.
The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine emphasize the responsibility for obstructing the work of the TCC (Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support). Threats, violence, and property damage are punishable by imprisonment from 5 to 8 years.
The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the procedure for compensating utility services for institutions where IDPs live. Payments will be made by the Pension Fund directly to institutions, avoiding government bodies.
This year, 213 billion hryvnias were allocated to social programs, which is 14% more than last year. The Prime Minister assured that social payments have not been delayed and will not be delayed.
Russia is accumulating forces in the Kursk region and trying to penetrate the territory of Ukraine in small groups. The Defense Forces of Ukraine are repelling the enemy and destroying sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Sumy region.
The Ministry of Defense will update the product catalog for the Armed Forces, adding new items such as cupcakes and halva, and replacing chilled products with frozen ones to optimize the range.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow. Turkey offers to host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
North Korean military personnel were not included in the exchange of prisoners of war. Both fear execution upon returning to the DPRK, and South Korea is ready to accept them.
The eHemp electronic system has been operating in Ukraine since March 10. 38 entities have been registered, 16 of which have sown 1,251 hectares of hemp.
The educational environment must be modernized to remain relevant, stated Oksen Lisovyi. 1 billion hryvnias has already been allocated to equip laboratories for 140 pilot schools.
In June, it is important to follow the sowing calendar, taking into account the phases of the Moon. The best time for root crops is from June 13 to June 28, and it is better to refrain from planting on the days of phase change.
NEURC simplified the conditions for gas transportation through the Trans-Balkan Corridor. This will allow importing up to 3 million cubic meters of gas per day, strengthening the energy security of the region.
The "Mriya" educational platform continues to be implemented in Ukrainian schools. More than 700 educational institutions are already using the platform, and their number will exceed two thousand by the end of the year.
Ankara has offered to become a platform for negotiations on the settlement of the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Also, Turkey is ready to act as a mediator between the parties to the conflict.
Construction of about 200 underground schools has begun in Ukraine to allow children to return to offline learning. Schools will also receive shelters and school buses.
In the coming days, it will rain in Ukraine, especially in the Right Bank, Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. Air temperature at night +12…+18 °C, during the day +18…+24 °C, in the south up to +28 °C.
The Russian Federation announces the preparation of a memorandum on Russia's war in Ukraine. Moscow is waiting for a counter-document from Kyiv to agree on the terms of the ceasefire.
The government is investing significant funds in Ukrainian education, including shelters in schools, school buses, and the New Ukrainian School (NUS) reform. The priority is preparing children for the challenges of the 21st century.
The EU Council has adopted the SAFE program worth €150 billion to stimulate joint procurement in the field of defense. The instrument will allow the bloc to support Ukraine by linking its defense industry with the program.
Ukraine will receive funds for 1. 5 years to purchase weapons, repair equipment and implement defense projects. Funding is provided under the ERA initiative.
