Ukraine
The government has changed the procedure for the creation and functioning of foster families and children's homes, transferring powers from district state administrations to communities. This will allow social services to be provided closer to the people.
Specialists discussed the critical problem of the Ukrainian aviation industry's dependence on Soviet components. Spare parts stocks are being depleted, and domestic manufacturers require state support for modernization.
Over 800,000 sole proprietors have already been registered through the "Diia" portal in Ukraine. The procedure takes only a few clicks and is considered the fastest in the world.
Russian invaders deliberately include the bodies of their own soldiers during the repatriation of the bodies of Ukrainian defenders, complicating the identification of the dead in Ukraine. This indicates Russia's disrespectful attitude towards its own people and an attempt to avoid payments to families.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that updates the tools of public-private partnership. The law is designed to attract investment for the reconstruction and development of the defense industry complex.
North Korea plans to send up to 25,000 workers to a Russian plant in Tatarstan for training and experience in drone operation. This will strengthen military cooperation between the countries amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The European Union plans to keep Russian assets worth €210 billion frozen until the end of 2025. Profits from these assets will be directed towards supporting Ukraine, particularly its defense industry and energy sector recovery.
“Financial inclusion banks are progress, but security must be a priority” - fintech expert Olena Sosidka warns about fraud.
Ukrainian aviation enterprises are gradually abandoning Soviet GOSTs in favor of national DSTUs and NATO standards. Full integration is expected by 2030.
Over 900 criminal proceedings have been opened in Ukraine against TCC employees for abuses, exceeding authority, and violence. Dozens of indictments have been sent to court, but there are no sentences yet.
Over half of the total number of battles for the day occurred in the Pokrovsk and Lyman directions. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports 88 clashes.
Ukraine will need to agree to many compromises for accession to the European Union, which could positively affect citizens. In particular, the transport sector will face changes to European standards, but the language issue for the Hungarian minority may not be as difficult.
The Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine has approved a training program for specialists in the socio-psychological rehabilitation of persons with gaming addiction. The new program, developed in collaboration with the "Center for Responsible Gaming", aims to improve the quality and accessibility of services.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is cutting jobs at the world's most powerful military alliance as part of a major restructuring.
Ukraine is preparing a new stage of prisoner exchange with Russia. Recently, a group of severely wounded and seriously ill soldiers, most of whom are defenders of Mariupol, returned from Russian captivity.
The Russian delegation confirmed its readiness to arrive in Istanbul after June 22 to continue negotiations with Ukraine. It is planned to discuss the proposals submitted by the parties at the end of May and the beginning of June.
The public organization DeJure Foundation is accused of non-transparent use of over 108 million hryvnias in donor funds. Detailed financial reports are not publicly available.
Tensions between Israel and Iran present both challenges and opportunities for Russia. The Russian Federation may use this to shift the world's attention away from its aggression against Ukraine. At the same time, the escalation could affect the supply of weapons from Tehran to Moscow.
The investigation claims that Petro Poroshenko received 38 million euros in cash from Moscow three days before the 2019 elections. The money was delivered by the partner of Medvedchuk's wife.
Ukrainian track and field athlete Vitaliy Rymaruk died on the front line. The man was a Ukrainian champion in discus throw among youth and a prize-winner in adult competitions. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a bill on ARMA reform, which will increase the transparency of the agency's work and unblock assistance from the EU. The document introduces transparent selection of the head and asset management.
Ukraine and Russia held another exchange of prisoners, as a result of which Ukrainian servicemen from various branches of the military, as well as defenders with injuries and significant health problems, returned home.
Spain will not support NATO's proposal to raise the target for defense spending to 5% of GDP. The country considers the current 2% sufficient and will block the plan at the summit in The Hague.
Since the beginning of June, 10 unfortunate incidents involving children have occurred on water bodies in Ukraine. The police remind about safety and recommend swimming only at equipped beaches.
Ukrainian Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service soldiers released from Russian captivity. Most of the military personnel had been in captivity since 2022, fighting on various fronts.
Seizure of over UAH 240 million in state funds in the construction of a water pipeline to Kryvyi Rih: five members of the group, including the owner of a major road construction company, have been notified of suspicion.
Christine Lagarde stated that financial integration does not necessarily lead to crises if countries have consistent policies. Key factors are directing capital to the real sector and the stability of the banking system.
The Verkhovna Rada now has 398 people's representatives after Oles Dovgyi was stripped of his mandate. The reduction in staff is due to the ban of OPZZh and the refusal of mandates.
Due to the ongoing war, young Ukrainian women are increasingly choosing universities abroad, particularly in Poland. They aim to avoid the stress of air raids and see better career opportunities outside of Ukraine.
Ukraine is covered by a cold snap and strong winds caused by an atmospheric front. Most regions expect +15...+21°C, with warmer temperatures in the south. Northwest wind, up to 20 m/s.