Ukraine

Finnish President Stubb stated that technical-level negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine may take place at the Vatican next week.

Favbet Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 2020 by Andriy Matyukha. From the very beginning, the foundation saw its main goal as supporting society in Ukraine through the development of sports and educational infrastructure.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over 8. 8 million hryvnias to the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine to continue research in 2025. This concerns research in the fields of energy, nanotechnology, defense security, and others.

Prime Minister Tusk announced that Poland will not extend the duty-free import of goods from Ukraine after June 5, 2025. He stated the threat to the Polish market and the need to protect interests.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for the use of body cameras by customs officers. Video recording will be continuous during customs control, and citizens will be informed about video recording.

EBRD and IFC will conduct a study on attracting private investment in Ukrainian airports, including Boryspil, Odesa, and Lviv. The results are planned to be published in August.

France has resumed supplying high-quality aviation fuel for Ukrainian fighters. The next batch worth 85 million hryvnias has already crossed the border with the assistance of Polish partners.

Ukrainian customs officers prevented the export of a rare Konvas-automat 1KSR film camera from 1957 to the Czech Republic. The camera has significant cultural and historical value.

The President ratified the law for uninterrupted trade between Ukraine and the EU during the transition to new customs regulations from January 1, 2025. Until the end of 2025, parallel use of old and new rules of origin of goods is allowed.

SBC Summit Ukraine 2025 became the largest industry event of the year, bringing together almost 700 participants and over 50 speakers from various fields — from sports business to technology, media and the public sector.

The UK, USA, France, Germany and other NATO members have warned of increased Russian cyber activity. Organizations providing support to Ukraine and other important sectors are under attack.

Intercepted negotiations indicate that Russia is ordering its troops to kill Ukrainian prisoners of war. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns these actions, emphasizing their systematic and barbaric nature.

Italian Antonio Omar Dridi, who fought on the side of Ukraine, died in Ukraine. He went missing in March when the bunker where he was staying was bombed.

Due to the April and May frosts in Ukraine, up to 55% of the cherry harvest and 35-50% of the cherry harvest were lost, the southern and northern regions were the most affected. Experts predict rising prices for berries and possible shortages.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated over UAH 11 billion for equipping shelters in schools and UAH 2 billion for school buses as part of the "School Offline" policy for 2025. Additionally, UAH 272.5 million in subsidies has been allocated for 21 regions.

Milk production in Ukraine is decreasing due to the war. Pedigree farms and the scientists who support them are becoming the backbone of the industry, preserving genetics and providing jobs.

The Cabinet of Ministers allowed attracting charitable contributions through United24 for the purchase of UAVs and tactical-level electronic warfare equipment for the “Drone Line” project. Up to 10 million drones will be produced in Ukraine in 2025.

NATO Secretary General Rutte announced a conversation with Zelenskyy about efforts to ensure peace. They also discussed NATO support so that Ukraine could defend itself.

Andriy Yarmolenko extended his contract with Kyiv's Dynamo until June 30, 2026. The vice-captain managed to score 20 matches, 7 goals in the UPL and other achievements.

Nicușor Dan stated that the participation of Romanian troops in Ukraine is inappropriate due to tensions with Russia. At the same time, he supported Ukraine's right to independently choose the terms of peace.

The Cabinet of Ministers has canceled more than 1,900 regulatory acts and digitized permitting processes. Two draft laws were also approved, which abolish 63 permits in various fields and remove responsibility for their absence.

The NATO Secretary General stated the difficulty of predicting the end of the war, but emphasized the importance of ensuring Ukraine's defense capability after the conclusion of peace. This is necessary to avoid a repeat of the 2014 scenario.

Ukraine proposes that the EU confiscate Russian assets and impose sanctions on oil buyers, as the US hesitates to increase pressure on the Russian Federation. Kyiv calls on the EU to take the lead in sanctions policy.

Crimean Tatar activist Server Mustafayev was awarded the Alfred Moses Freedom Award for the protection of human rights. Oksana Markarova received the award, reminding about political prisoners.

The US opposes including wording about "further support" for Ukraine in the G7 statement. Washington also does not want to call Russia's invasion of Ukraine "illegal."

In the temporarily occupied territory of Luhansk region, Russians are militarizing children, teaching them to snitch and spy. In the "Barvinok" kindergarten, the FSB conducted a lesson on identifying enemies and "loyalty to Russia".

Pope Leo XIV has called on Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling the situation there alarming. He also reaffirmed the Vatican's readiness to hold talks on Ukraine.

The President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Poland discussed further steps for a peaceful settlement. The topic of opening the first negotiation clusters regarding Ukraine's accession to the EU was also raised.

The EU has created a SAFE instrument with borrowing of up to €150 billion for investments in defense. Ukraine will receive support through increased military assistance and integration of defense industries.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The parties discussed the latest ceasefire negotiations and sanctions against Russia.