Politics
Ukraine is moving on to the first cluster of EU accession negotiations
All European Union member states have backed the opening of the first round of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the EU. This is one of the key steps on the path to the country’s future membership of the European Union
Zelenskyy has changed the rules on the protection of the Russian language
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed Law No. 4699-IX, which amends the application of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Russian has been removed from the list of languages to which certain provisions of the Charter apply
Budanov announced changes for Ukraine’s frontline areas
Ukraine plans to draft a separate law to support frontline areas, where more than 6 million people currently remain. The law is intended to take into account the specific circumstances of communities that face the daily threat of Russian attacks
Péter Magyar announced an agreement between Ukraine and Hungary regarding Transcarpathia
The leader of the Hungarian opposition, Péter Magyar, announced the formalisation of agreements between Ukraine and Hungary concerning the educational, linguistic, cultural and political rights of the Hungarian community in Transcarpathia
Former Minister Galushchenko’s bail has been reduced by 50 million hryvnias
Вищий антикорупційний суд продовжив термін тримання під вартою ексміністра енергетики Германа Галущенка, але зменшив заставу до 150 мільйонів гривень.
Russia is losing its influence in the South Caucasus
Political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko believes that Russia is gradually losing ground in the South Caucasus, and the results of the Armenian elections have provided further evidence of this trend. At the same time, in his view, Europe is increasingly seeking its own responses to security challenges, whilst NATO is undergoing a period of transformation.
Former South Korean president sentenced to 30 years for flying drones over North Korea
A court in Seoul has sentenced former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to 30 years in prison in connection with the launch of military drones into North Korean airspace in 2024.
“Utility bills should show zero charges.” Svyrydenko has instructed officials to look into winter utility costs for Kyiv residents
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has instructed officials to look into the matter of Kyiv residents being charged for heating that was not supplied in January.
The Verkhovna Rada has another new MP — Andriy Levus has taken the oath of office
During the session of the Verkhovna Rada on 12 June, Andrii Levus was sworn in as a Member of Parliament. He will join the European Solidarity parliamentary group.
The US plans to withdraw a third of the fighter jets it has supplied to Europe. This could have an impact on the war in Ukraine — NYT
The United States plans to significantly reduce the number of aircraft and warships it provides for NATO operations in Europe.
Ukraine will ask its allies for $20 billion for air defence systems, drones and long-range strikes
Ukraine plans to ask its partners for an additional $20 billion in military aid. The funds are to be allocated to air defence systems, drones, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment, long-range weapons and procurement from Ukrainian defence companies.
Poland, buses and Bandera: Vinnytsia has turned down help from Kielce
Vinnytsia has withdrawn its request for the transfer of 15 decommissioned buses from its Polish twin town of Kielce following a political row in Poland over Stepan Bandera Street.
