Politics
The fate of temporary protection for Ukrainians in the EU will be decided by the end of May
The European Union has launched active consultations on the future of Ukrainian citizens currently under temporary protection. As the current directive remains in force until March 2027, Brussels is seeking a unified solution that would ensure legal status for millions of people beyond that date
Reserve+ and Oberig: new accounting rules and penalties
Ukraine is officially moving into a new phase of interaction with the Central Population Register, where paperwork is being replaced by a single electronic database. Thanks to the integration of ten state registers into the ‘Oberig’ system, the state will now automatically receive data on citizens
Experience in shooting down missiles and drones: Zelenskyy has offered the UAE a Ukrainian defence system
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates are taking their defence cooperation to a new level. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which he offered his partners unique expertise in air defence.
Latvia has reported a Russian disinformation campaign targeting the Baltic states
The Latvian Ministry of Defence has stated that Russia is conducting a large-scale, coordinated information campaign against Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The ministry has denied claims that the Baltic states’ territories are being used for Ukrainian attacks on Russia.
MP Koryavchenkov (Yuzik) left Ukraine the day after being questioned by the NABU: what are his arguments?
Yuriy Koryavchenkov, a Member of Parliament from the Servant of the People faction and a well-known actor with the “Kvartal 95” studio, nicknamed Yuzik, left Ukraine for Spain following questioning by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU). According to him, he was on holiday.
US senators are proposing sanctions against Hungarian officials over the blocking of aid to Ukraine
A group of US senators is drafting a bill imposing sanctions on Hungarian officials who, they claim, are obstructing support for Ukraine. The initiative comes amid delays in the decision on an EU loan for Kyiv.
Ukraine and South Korea are to establish a training centre for heavy machinery operators
With the support of the Republic of Korea, a training centre for construction machinery operators is to be established in Ukraine.
Europe and Canada invested $574 billion in the defence sector in 2025
The United States’ European NATO allies and Canada significantly increased their defence spending in 2025. At the same time, the United States’ overall contribution remains the largest within the alliance.
The EU has approved customs reform: an agency, a hub and a levy on parcels
On 26 March, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament agreed to overhaul the EU’s customs system as part of a wide-ranging reform. This involves the creation of a European customs agency, a customs data hub and a new EU-wide fee for the processing of goods in small import parcels.
Canada has imposed new sanctions on Iran for supporting Russia
Canada has expanded its sanctions against Iran over its provision of military support to Russia in the war against Ukraine. The new restrictions have been imposed on five individuals and four companies.
The US is allocating $25 million to help Ukrainian children return home
The United States is launching a new $25 million support programme to rescue Ukrainian children who, according to Ukrainian authorities, have been abducted by Russia. The programme will cover every stage – from search and rescue to repatriation and reintegration.
Trump has extended Iran’s deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz by a further 10 days
US President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day extension to the deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He said that negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and proceeding successfully.
