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The EU may not agree to new sanctions against Russia due to Hungary's position — Callas
European Union countries are unlikely to reach agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia during the meeting of foreign ministers. The reason for this remains Hungary's position.
MP Danylo Getmantsev announced mortgages at 3% and a million loans for Ukrainians
In an interview with Forbes, MP Danylo Getmantsev announced the preparation of a new large-scale housing loan programme and pension reform.
Ukraine faces demographic disaster amid war
The war in Ukraine has led to a sharp decline in the birth rate, an increase in the number of widows and orphans, and a large-scale population exodus. Demographers are calling it one of the deepest crises in the world.
The Council Committee supported the bill on retroactive dismissal of employees
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy supported draft law No. 14385, which provides for the possibility of retroactive dismissal of employees in temporarily occupied territories. The document was recommended for adoption in the first reading.
Hetmantsev: Ukraine's shadow economy exceeds UAH 1 trillion
The shadow economy in Ukraine exceeds UAH 1 trillion, despite measures to combat shadowing and increase tax revenues. In 2024, approximately $2.5 billion was successfully withdrawn from the shadow sector.
Power outages in Ukraine: four regions affected by attacks
In the Odesa, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Sumy regions, some consumers were left without electricity after attacks on energy infrastructure. Hourly and emergency power cuts are being implemented in the regions.
Marshal of the Polish Sejm Czaszta arrived in Kyiv on his first visit
Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland Włodzimierz Czażycki arrived in Kyiv on his first official visit. Meetings and negotiations are planned during his stay in the Ukrainian capital.
The URC-2026 conference in Gdańsk will focus on investment and trade
The Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2026), which will take place in June in Gdańsk, will focus on investment, transport links, trade and export issues.
South Korea has contacted the Russian Embassy regarding a banner in Seoul
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the Russian Embassy in Seoul to remove a banner reading "Victory will be ours." It was placed there on the eve of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Аналітики повідомили про корекцію ринку кукурудзи в Україні
Tax deduction for medical treatment for 2025 will not apply - clarification from the State Tax Service
Individual entrepreneurs cannot include medical expenses in their tax deductions for 2025. The reason for this is the absence of a valid law on compulsory state social health insurance.
Terrorist attack in Lviv: 12 victims remain in hospital, two in critical condition
Following the explosions in central Lviv, some of the injured remain in hospital, and the investigation is ongoing.
