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Almost ten times more was spent on repaying the loan for the social reform than on the project itself
In 2025, 157 million hryvnias were allocated to the project to modernise the social support system. At the same time, servicing and repaying the loan taken out to fund this project cost the state budget 1.5 billion hryvnias.
European defence companies have agreed to set up their own missile defence system
Leading European arms manufacturers and defence companies have announced the formation of a consortium to develop Europe’s first interceptor capable of destroying medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles outside the atmosphere. A letter of intent to this effect was signed in Paris.
The death of Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell’s condition have sparked a wave of conspiracy theories in the US
Following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence from the public eye, unconfirmed rumours regarding these events began to circulate widely on social media. Officials and experts emphasise that there is no evidence to support such claims.
Almost 10 billion hryvnias from the reserve fund were channelled into programmes that did not meet its objectives
In 2025, 9.6 billion hryvnias were allocated from the state budget’s reserve fund for the ‘Winter Support’ scheme and to assist buyers of Ukrainian goods and equipment. The Accounting Chamber noted that these measures were not in line with the purpose of the fund, which is intended for unforeseen expenditure.
The US Congress is drafting a bill to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on buyers of Russian energy resources
The US Congress may introduce a bill as early as this week that would give President Donald Trump the power to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the largest buyers of Russian oil and gas. The bill also provides for new sanctions against specific sectors of the Russian economy.
A solicitor explained why the payment deferrals under the ‘Reserve+’ scheme are being cancelled and how to reinstate them
A deferral from mobilisation may be removed from the electronic military registration document if the state registers no longer confirm the legal grounds for granting it. Anastasia Kapustynska, a lawyer at the Eternix law firm, explained in which other circumstances it may be revoked and how to renew it correctly.
Former convicts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be allowed to transfer after one year of service
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15225, which extends the rights of military personnel who have been conditionally released early from serving their sentences to serve under contract. After one year in a specialised unit, they will be able to transfer to other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and will also be entitled to full annual leave and additional grounds for discharge.
Single-crystal turbine blades were found in the engine of the downed X-101 missile
Whilst examining the wreckage of a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile, experts discovered evidence that its power plant had been modernised. This involves the use of single-crystal turbine blades, which are employed in modern aircraft engine manufacturing.
Ukraine will be able to purchase Chinese components for drones using a European Union loan — media reports
The European Union has authorised Ukraine to use part of the defence loan (approximately €6 billion) to purchase Chinese components for drones. This decision constitutes an exception to the general funding rules.
Prime Ministerial candidate Koretsky met with the ‘Servants of the People’ and outlined the government’s priorities — Arakhamia
Serhiy Koretskyi, a candidate for the post of Prime Minister, took part in a meeting of the ‘Servant of the People’ parliamentary group. At the meeting with MPs, he outlined his vision for the government’s work and structure.
Thousands of IDP families will not receive payments because of one condition: what is this about?
Families who were granted IDP status back in 2014 but did not relocate again following the full-scale invasion may find their applications for child benefit rejected.
The EU has extended temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine — but not for those liable for military service
The Council of the European Union has decided to extend temporary protection for refugees from Ukraine until March 2028.