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Moldova blocked $107 million in cryptocurrencies intended for pro-Russian forces
The Moldovan authorities have intercepted a huge amount of crypto assets that were planned to be spent on supporting pro-Russian parties and influence networks — this has become another cause for concern about hybrid threats from the Kremlin.
Zelensky arrives in Britain, met by Zaluzhny — meeting with Macron and Merz to begin in London
Президент Володимир Зеленський прилетів до Великої Британії. У аеропорту його зустрів Валерій Залужний. До Лондона також прибули Еммануель Макрон і Фрідріх Мерц для переговорів у форматі Е3+Україна.
The government launches an accelerated employee reservation system for defense enterprises
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced a 45-day employee reservation mechanism for defense industry enterprises and abolished the 72-hour verification period. The decision is intended to speed up production and stabilize the industry.
The central office of the Economic Security Bureau has not seized any counterfeit cigarettes or alcohol in three months
In three months, the central office of the Economic Security Bureau has not seized a single unit of illegal excise goods. Experts emphasize that the state loses billions every year, and illegal sales outlets continue to operate even after searches.
The EU may grant Ukraine a “reparations loan” of up to €210 billion
According to the plan, the European Commission wants to allocate up to €210 billion to Ukraine from frozen Russian assets. Most of the funds are held by Euroclear (Belgium). Germany may take on up to €52 billion.
The Netherlands will send an additional €700 million in aid to Ukraine in 2026
The Dutch government has officially allocated an additional €700 million to Ukraine from unused defense and foreign affairs budgets — the funds will go toward military support and strengthening defense.
US Congress approves defense budget — Ukraine may receive further support
The US House of Representatives has passed a national defense bill that provides support for Ukraine. The decision is an important signal for Kyiv during the ongoing war.
MP Skorokhod appeared for questioning at the NABU in a case involving bribery for sanctions
Hanna Skorokhod appeared for questioning at the NABU. The investigation suspects her of inciting bribery for sanctions by the National Security and Defense Council against a competing company. The MP denies any wrongdoing.
Dnipro deputy arranged a fictitious business trip and went on vacation to Rhodes — police opened a case
National Police investigators exposed a deputy of the Dnipro City Council who spent two weeks in Greece, registering it as a business trip. He faces criminal liability.
Lithuania considers banning passenger flights to Belarus due to security threats
The Lithuanian government wants to suspend regular bus and passenger services to Belarus after a series of incidents — the decision is to be agreed with Poland and Latvia.
France is hiding €18 billion in frozen Russian assets, calling into question reparations loan for Ukraine
France has the second-largest pool of frozen Russian assets after Belgium, but refuses to name the recipient banks. This complicates the European Commission's plans for a “reparations loan” to Ukraine.
Stefanchuk signed the law on the state budget for 2026
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, signed the law on the state budget for 2026. The document focuses on defense, social payments, and economic support.