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UNICEF has allocated 50 million hryvnia in aid to children with disabilities in nine frontline regions of Ukraine
As part of a UNICEF programme, 50 million hryvnia has already been allocated to support children with disabilities in subgroup A from nine frontline regions of Ukraine.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned along with her government
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has submitted her resignation to the Saeima. The entire government has resigned along with her.
The European Parliament calls for the ‘carbon tax’ on Ukraine to be eased
Members of the European Parliament have called on the European Commission to review its approach to the application of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in relation to Ukraine. The European Parliament emphasises that the current military situation may justify special arrangements, as the strict implementation of the CBAM could have a negative impact on Ukrainian exporters.
Spain has backed the creation of a joint European Union army
Spain has called for the creation of a single European army amid doubts about the reliability of US security guarantees and NATO’s future role. Madrid has stated that Europe needs to strengthen its strategic autonomy.
Putin’s inner circle is urging him to end the war against Ukraine
Calls for an end to the war against Ukraine are becoming increasingly frequent within Vladimir Putin’s inner circle. Some Russian officials believe that continuing the hostilities is resulting in ever-greater economic and political losses.
More than 10 people have gone missing in Kyiv following a shelling attack
The Ministry of the Interior has received reports of more than 10 people missing in Kyiv following a massive overnight attack. Hundreds of rescue workers and police officers are searching for them. Dog handlers with dogs have also been deployed to assist in the search.
The State Customs Service has launched a performance appraisal process for customs officials
The State Customs Service of Ukraine has launched a one-off assessment procedure for customs officials. The assessment will focus on professional competence and compliance with anti-corruption standards.
King Charles has reaffirmed his unwavering support for Ukraine
King Charles III of the United Kingdom stated during the opening of the new parliamentary session that the British government would continue to support Ukraine. The monarch emphasised that London would continue to assist the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.
Gas at 28 hryvnias and electricity at 13: Ukrainians have been warned about the new tariffs
Ukraine needs to gradually transition to market-based tariffs for gas, electricity, heating and hot water. According to participants in the RRR4U consortium’s public online discussion, current tariffs cover only around a third of the actual cost of utility services.
The SSU has uncovered a scheme to supply vessels to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
The Security Service of Ukraine has uncovered an international group involved in purchasing seagoing vessels for the Russian ‘shadow fleet’. Both Ukrainian citizens and foreign nationals were involved in the scheme.
During his meeting with Trump, Xi Jinping stated that China was prepared to open its market further to the US
During the summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China would continue to open its market to American businesses. The leaders of the US and China also discussed the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East.
The Ferris wheel scandal in Podil: the owner has threatened to take the matter to an international court
A legal dispute is ongoing in Kyiv over the dismantling of the Ferris wheel in Podil. The owner of the attraction, French businessman Louis Toutain, stated during the latest hearing that he may take the matter to an international court over the prosecutor’s office’s demands to remove the structure.