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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for monitoring employers’ compliance with the quota for the employment of people with disabilities. The new inspection rules will apply only to periods from 1 July 2026 onwards.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the launch of Brave International — a unified system for cooperation with international partners aimed at developing defence innovations. This will enable the launch of joint grant programmes with a total budget of over 100 million euros.
Ukrainians living abroad can apply for or renew their Ukrainian passport without having to return home. To do so, they must contact a Ukrainian diplomatic mission or a branch of the State Enterprise ‘Document’, undergo identification checks and await a decision from the State Migration Service of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defence is launching a new large-scale procurement programme for long-range 155-mm artillery rounds for the Defence Forces. The tender will be conducted by the Defence Procurement Agency (DOTA) in a closed environment for security reasons.
The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the rules governing the provision of housing vouchers for internally displaced persons. From now on, displaced persons who have already received a preferential mortgage under the ‘eOselya’ programme will not be eligible for such assistance.
Colonel Volodymyr Kononnikov, commander of the 154th Separate Mechanised Brigade, was found dead on 28 June. According to the Zaporizhzhia Regional Police, the officer had sustained a gunshot wound, and investigators are establishing the circumstances of his death.
In 2026, the rules governing the payment of maternity benefits to women who are not in employment changed significantly in Ukraine. Uninsured expectant mothers can now receive almost 29,4 thousand UAH for the standard period of maternity leave.
The Polish government is demanding that Germany make annual payments to Polish citizens who suffered under the Nazi regime. The figure in question is 10,000 zlotys a year for each person who survived the crimes of Nazism.
From 1 July 2026, limits on cash withdrawals from ATMs will remain in place in Ukraine. The overall limit set by the National Bank of Ukraine is 100,000 UAH per day; however, each bank may impose its own additional limits.
Due to the abnormal heatwave, Ukraine’s power grid will be operating under strain. Serhiy Kovalenko, CEO of Yasno, advises Ukrainians to charge their gadgets and power banks, keep an eye on updates from the energy suppliers, and be prepared for various scenarios.
Argentina is preparing a citizenship-by-investment programme for foreigners. According to the Financial Times, the authorities are considering two options for participation: a donation of around 500,000 dollars or the purchase of government bonds worth 1 million dollars.
Mercury retrograde in June 2026 will begin on 29 June and last until 23 July. Astrologers advise completing important tasks by 18 June, as the so-called ‘shadow period’ begins before the retrograde phase.
