Ukraine

Ukraine, Moldova and Romania are deepening cooperation in the field of security, energy and economy. Special attention is paid to supporting Moldova and countering Russian threats.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a project to connect three ports, promoting Ukraine's integration with the EU. The route may receive funding from the European Union, strengthening economic ties.

Ukraine and the IAEA agreed that until nuclear safety standards are met, the launch of the Zaporizhzhia NPP is impossible. Halushchenko and Grossi discussed the development of nuclear energy.

Even before the invasion, the SBU infiltrated an agent into the office of Sivkovych, who was engaged in recruiting spies and collecting data for the Russian Federation. Kulinich blocked information about the Russian offensive.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Odesa. They discussed joint efforts for peace, energy security, reconstruction and strengthening transport links.

The President of Moldova stated that the country is facing a hybrid war from russia. Sandu called for regional cooperation to counter security threats.

Zelensky said that Ukraine will help Moldova avoid energy blackmail by the Russian Federation, which is using the occupied Transnistria. Ukraine will also help reduce the risks for Chisinau.

Zelenskyy, together with the leaders of the countries participating in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe Summit, honored the memory of fallen soldiers in Odesa. Foreign guests were told the stories of Ukrainian defenders.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has stated the country's readiness to participate in the reconstruction of one or two Ukrainian settlements. This became known during the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit.

The IT Ukraine Association has announced the composition of the new AI committee — a platform for companies from various sectors of the Ukrainian economy that are actively implementing artificial intelligence technologies.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a price ceiling of $45 per barrel of oil is better than $60, but real peace will come at $30 per barrel. He emphasized that this will change the course of thinking in Moscow.

HACC found Dmytro Kryuchkov not guilty of organizing abuse of power, but found him guilty of embezzlement of property in particularly large amounts. The verdict can be appealed within 30 days.

India maintained a dialogue with Kyiv and Moscow after the start of the full-scale invasion, acting as an unpublicized channel of communication. New Delhi, in particular, transmitted information from Ukraine regarding security at the Zaporizhzhia NPP.

In the first 5 months of 2025, local budgets of Ukraine were replenished by UAH 201 billion, which is 18. 4% more than last year. The largest revenues are personal income tax.

In the Izyum district of Kharkiv region, a strike drone hit a demining vehicle when sappers were preparing it for work. One pyrotechnician died, two were injured and are in the hospital.

Ukraine will pass the summer and autumn without problems and will prepare for winter in time if there are no massive shelling of energy facilities. Simplification of procedures stimulates the development of generation.

The bodies of fallen servicemen were returned to Ukraine today as a result of the joint work of many state structures. The SBU thanked the Red Cross for assistance in repatriation.

In the first five months of 2025, 223. 4 thousand bicycles were imported to Ukraine for a total of almost 12 million dollars. This is 20% more than in the same period last year.

The Polish Sejm expressed confidence in the Council of Ministers. 243 deputies voted "for", 210 – against.

The Cabinet of Ministers allowed the acceptance of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment without the participation of representatives of the state customer. The decision will simplify procurement for the Ministry of Defense and other security structures, and increase efficiency.

Martin Jäger, the German ambassador to Ukraine, will become the new head of the BND. A reorganization of the service and an increase in funding are expected, which should speed up the collection of intelligence.

The government has approved a program for institutions working with children to prevent violence. It covers educational, cultural, medical and other institutions, and includes preventive measures, staff training.

The Asset Recovery and Management Agency needs a reboot due to inefficiency. An audit should be the first step towards ARMA reform, says political scientist Vitaliy Kulyk.

Ukraine plans to create a central executive body that will be a special coordinator for preventing and countering anti-Semitism. It will coordinate the activities of other bodies.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an experimental project to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, involving volunteers and members of the territorial defense. They will be paid UAH 100,000/month in proportion to their participation.

Ukrzaliznytsia is increasing the number of seats on trains between Kyiv and Lviv, adding additional carriages to transit trains No. 79/80 and No. 749/750. 1st class carriages with air conditioning, compartments in sitting mode.

Kyriakos Mitsotakis will participate in the 4th Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Odesa. Due to the visit of foreign delegations, traffic will be limited in the city.

The Cabinet approved a draft law on increasing fines for violations in the field of water resources protection. This applies to unauthorized water use and water pollution.

In summer, mosquitoes and midges become active, the bites of which can cause allergies, inflammation and infections. A dermatologist told how to protect yourself and what to do in case of bites.

Over the past 5 months, inspections have revealed typical violations in retail. These include fictitious checks, sales without software and hardware, and splitting into individual entrepreneurs. Despite the increase in revenue, the sector leads in violations.