US President Donald Trump announced a telephone conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, where they discussed a trade agreement. The parties also plan to meet working groups for further negotiations.
Searches were conducted in the Russian publication ura. ru. The editor is suspected of bribery, and evidence of the purchase of information from security forces was found on the computers.
Ukraine is preparing for changes in export policy due to the termination of EU preferences. It is planned to reduce the export of raw materials and increase domestic processing to increase profits.
The shadow economy in Ukraine reaches 50% of the market, which leads to budget losses of 800-900 billion hryvnias. The most profitable sectors are tobacco, alcohol, gadgets, the agricultural sector and the gambling business.
The enemy has intensified its offensive in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Chernihiv regions, using artillery, aviation, and assault groups, despite heavy losses.
Political expert Oleg Posternak emphasizes the need to check the activities of public activists, especially those involved in lobbying projects and public councils of strategic enterprises, due to national security issues.
The President signed a law that allows communities to use public transport of environmental standard not lower than Euro-3 as humanitarian aid. The law also regulates the transfer of transport between communities.
Russian forces completely destroyed the building of the Kherson Regional State Administration with airstrikes. President Zelenskyy emphasized that it was a deliberate act of aggression that had no military sense.
Rustem Umerov discussed with his Norwegian counterpart, Tore Onshus Sandvik, the use of these funds, as well as the development of joint projects, particularly in the field of unmanned systems.
A large landscape fire was recorded at the exit from Crimea near the village of Perekop. The fire is spreading rapidly due to the heat, dry and windy weather in the region.
The Russian Federation is actively buying up Soviet-made parts all over the world in order to prevent them from reaching Ukraine.
Thanks to the SFS measures and changes in the fiscal check, the number of registrars has increased. This contributes to the de-shadowing of the economy and ensures the payment of taxes.
Since the beginning of the day, 99 combat clashes have taken place, most of them in the Pokrovsky, Novopavlivka and Toretsky directions. The enemy is attacking border communities with artillery.
The NBU stated that there is no negative impact due to Ukraine's missed payment on GDP warrants. The process of negotiations on debt restructuring is ongoing.
Senator Lindsey Graham said the Senate plans to pass a law on sanctions against Russia. He believes that Trump can end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The restoration of the pre-war trade regime with the EU will lead to losses of Ukrainian exports of $800 million. However, these losses are not critical and can be compensated.
Ukrainian junior gymnasts won two gold medals at the European Championships in Tallinn. The Ukrainian junior team became the all-around champion of the continental championship for the first time.
Russia is increasing the production of UAVs with the help of China, which undermines Ukraine's leadership. The Russians aim to produce millions of drones in 2025.
In April-May, 8 cases were registered in Ukraine, which is 23 less than last year. Most in Zhytomyr and Lviv regions. Doctors urge caution.
Russian attacks in Ukraine have led to more than 8,000 crimes against the environment, causing €85 billion in damage. The war has heightened attention to the protection of environmental resources.
NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny stated that the National Bank sees no reason to open an emission channel. He assured that there is an understanding of how to act effectively and safely for macrostability.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will hold his first meeting with Donald Trump. They will discuss Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and trade policy, including US tariffs.
Influential investor Stephen P. Lynch seeks to acquire a Russian pipeline. The White House is considering cooperation with the Kremlin on gas supplies to Europe, which is causing concern in Germany.
In 2025, the cost of the "Baby Box" will be UAH 7,689, as in 2024. The contents of the package will be reviewed in 2026.
Ukraine and Japan have signed an agreement to receive $3 billion under the G7 ERA initiative. The funds will be used for priority budget expenditures for economic development.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Poland's decision regarding the Day of Remembrance of the victims of the OUN and UPA contradicts good neighborly relations. Ukraine calls for dialogue instead of political assessments.
The cost of Ukrainian agricultural exports increased by 37. 4% and reached $432.7 per ton. The largest importers were Turkey, the Netherlands, Poland, Italy, and Egypt.
The National Bank stated that inflation will begin to decline in the summer due to new harvests, a better situation in the energy sector, lower oil prices and monetary policy measures.
The EU Council has extended the suspension of safeguard measures on imports of Ukrainian steel and iron for three years. This is to support Ukraine's economy amid the war with Russia.
Donald Trump called Ukraine's drone attack on Russian airfields "strong and cool", but is concerned that it could complicate his mission to cease fire due to possible escalation.
