Launching the ZNPP will be a difficult task for Ukraine due to the occupation and degradation of equipment. Ukraine will cooperate with the IAEA to ensure safe conditions.
Dmitry Peskov said that one should not expect instant decisions from the negotiations. Russia is waiting for a reaction to its "memorandum" aimed at eliminating the root causes of the war.
A Ukrainian government delegation has arrived in Washington for talks. The priorities are strengthening sanctions against Russia, returning stolen children, and launching an investment fund for reconstruction.
The Verkhovna Rada approved in the first reading a bill on the Military Ombudsman, who will consider complaints from the military and control the defense sector. The ombudsman will be appointed by the president.
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecasts a slowdown in Ukraine's GDP growth to 2% in 2025 and 2026 due to the security situation. Inflationary pressure will remain high.
In the first 5 months of 2025, excise tax revenues to the state budget increased by 48. 7% compared to last year, amounting to UAH 69.7 billion. The overfulfillment of the plan is UAH 11.3 billion.
The organizer of the embezzlement scheme of 12. 5 million hryvnias in "Kharkivoblenergo" was notified of suspicion. He was detained while trying to leave Ukraine. He controlled the procurement of power equipment.
The head of the IAEA said that he does not agree with the Greenpeace report on the Russian preparations to launch the ZNPP. He added that the main thing for the IAEA is to comply with safety conditions.
The British government plans to send $2. 5 billion from the sale of "Chelsea" to Ukraine. If an agreement is not reached, Abramovich faces a lawsuit.
In Ukraine, you can study in two specialties at the same time. In 2025, some applicants will be able to use quotas for admission. How to properly submit applications – in the material.
In Kyiv, on June 3, the main state flag on the Pechersk hills will be removed for technical work and installation of additional ropes. The completion of the work is scheduled for June 4.
The World Bank mission has started working in Kyiv to prepare a new loan agreement to support development policy. Ukraine plans to receive a minimum of $1 billion by the end of 2025.
Today and tomorrow, a cold atmospheric front with rain and thunderstorms will cross Ukraine. Dry weather is expected from June 4, with temperatures up to +31°C in the south and east.
A draft law on the technical inspection of trucks transporting perishable products, which can be passed in Ukraine, has been developed in Ukraine. Currently, carriers are forced to undergo technical inspection abroad.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the shelling of Sumy with MLRS, as a result of which there are dead and wounded. He emphasized that without the pressure of the world, Putin will not agree to a ceasefire.
Russian troops shelled the city of Sumy, killing three people, including children. It is also known about at least 20 wounded, including children.
Political scientist Oleg Lisny stated that the negotiations in Istanbul showed that Russia does not want peace, this is a demonstration for Trump. An agreement was reached on the exchange of bodies of dead soldiers.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak arrived in Washington at the head of a delegation to discuss defense support, sanctions against Russia and the reconstruction of Ukraine. Meetings with representatives of both parties are also planned.
Ukrainian aviation is on the verge of survival due to the loss of access to Soviet-era components. Experts are calling for the import of such parts from third countries to be allowed.
In June, various vegetables and fruits ripen, such as strawberries, cherries, new potatoes, zucchini, and others. You can make light salads, stewed cabbage, pancakes, and desserts from them.
Gold prices are declining due to geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East. The spot price fell by 0.6%, and August futures fell by 0.4%.
An explosion was heard in Mykolaiv against the background of an air alert, the city's mayor reported. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat throughout Ukraine.
A missile threat has been declared in Ukraine due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K, which is a carrier of the "Kinzhal" missile. Residents are urged to immediately go to shelters.
Russia is planning a powerful strike on Ukraine in response to the drone attack on military airfields. According to the NYT, the strike may include massive attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Presidential elections are taking place in South Korea. Experts believe that systemic support for Ukraine will not change, and no major breakthroughs in cooperation should be expected.
At night, the enemy attacked the Poltava region with drones, air defense was working. In the Poltava district, the premises of a non-functioning communal enterprise were damaged, a fire broke out, which was extinguished.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 6184 UAH/USD, which is 9 kopecks less. In exchange offices, the dollar is trading at 41.40-41.45 UAH.
142 combat clashes were recorded during the past day. Most of the battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Novopavlivsky directions, and in the Kursk direction – 18 combat clashes.
Despite the US call for coordinated action, a new package of EU sanctions against Russia is unlikely to be ready for the G7 summit. Hungary may block some proposals.
On June 2, the Russian army lost 1,100 soldiers and 12 aircraft. Since 02/24/22, more than 990,000 occupiers have been destroyed.
