Politics & Economics

Prime Minister of Estonia Kristen Michal agrees that decisions regarding Ukraine's security are important for everyone in Europe. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this on Facebook following his conversation with Michal, according to Ukrinform. Zelensky thanked the Estonian Prime Minister for the support and informed him about diplomatic efforts with partners to end the war and ensure joint security. The parties also discussed issues at the European Union level, in particular the situation in the negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. “Estonia’s principled position on fair conditions for Ukraine and Moldova in their path toward the EU is important. There…

President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer the need for lasting peace in Ukraine and the danger of Russia's plan to reduce everything to a discussion of the impossible outcome. According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Zelensky's Facebook page. “I spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. I am grateful for the support. We share the same view on the need for a truly lasting peace for Ukraine and on the danger of Russia’s plan to reduce everything to discussing the impossible,” Zelensky stated. The President emphasized that “Clear steps are needed, as well as maximum…

On the fifth anniversary of the elections in Belarus, Germany reminds the Lukashenko regime of over 1,000 political prisoners and demands their release. According to Ukrinform, the German Federal Foreign Office made a statement on social media X. “In Belarus, more than 1,100 political prisoners remain in prison, even five years after the rigged presidential elections. They are being brutally punished for their courageous stance on freedom, democracy, and human rights. The regime must release all political prisoners,” the post says. As reported by Ukrinform, Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that he does not see his 20-year-old son Nikolai as the next…

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the new Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, to Washington for a meeting on September 3. According to Ukrinform, Reuters reported this, citing a statement by the Chief of the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Poland, Paweł Szfernaker. “In an official congratulatory letter delivered on the inauguration day, U.S. President Donald Trump invited Polish President Karol Nawrocki to the White House for an official working meeting on September 3, 2025,” Szefernaker wrote on social media X. The statement said that Nawrocki had repeatedly stressed the importance of good relations between Poland and the…

U.S. President Donald Trump, holding a bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, risks falling into the political trap of the Russian leader again, who, however, may find himself in an awkward position due to the choice of the summit venue. This was the comment made to Ukrinform by German diplomat, former foreign policy and security advisor for German Chancellor, and Chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, regarding the planned meeting between the U.S. and Russian leaders. "Trump has always underestimated Putin, repeatedly misunderstanding his objectives. Not to meet at three is again falling into Putin‘s trap. Instead…

On Saturday, Alaska Governor Mike Dunlap said that the state is ready to host a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to Ukrinform, he wrote about this on social media X. Dunleavy noted that Alaska is the most important strategic location in the world, situated at the crossroads of North America and Asia, with the Arctic to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. “With a mere two miles separating Russia from Alaska, no other place plays a more vital role in our national defense, energy security, and Arctic leadership,” the Governor…

Ukraine is ready for real decisions that can bring peace, but Ukrainians will not give their land to invaders, says President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to Ukrinform, this was stated on the head of state's Facebook page. According to the President, “Ukrainians are defending what is theirs. Even those who are with Russia know that it is doing evil. Of course, we will not reward Russia for what it has done. The Ukrainian people deserve peace. But all partners must understand what a dignified peace is.” As Zelensky emphasized, this war must end, and Russia must end it. Russia started it…

President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet on August 15 in Alaska. Trump wrote about this on his social network Truth Social, Ukrinform reports. Trump said that the long-awaited meeting between him, as President of the United States, and Russian President Vladimir Putin would take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the state of Alaska, adding that further details would be announced later. Read also: Putin seeks to hide lack of interest in ending his war – ISW As reported by Ukrinform, US President Donald Trump said that his meeting with Kremlin leader Putin is being prepared…

In January-June 2025, Naftogaz Group transferred UAH 44.4 billion in tax payments to Ukraine’s state and local budgets. The relevant statement was made by Naftogaz Group’s press service, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “In the first half of 2025, Naftogaz Group’s enterprises transferred UAH 44.4 billion in tax payments to various-level budgets, which is about 7% of the country’s total tax revenues,” the report states. In particular, the state budget received UAH 40.7 billion, and local budgets – UAH 3.7 billion. A reminder that Naftogaz Group’s companies transferred UAH 88.6 billion in tax payments to Ukraine’s consolidated budget in 2024.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he is considering returning some territories to Ukraine as well as exchanging parts of the occupied lands. He made the statement on Friday during a ceremony at the White House for signing a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "We're actually looking to get some back, and some swapping. It's complicated, actually. Nothing is easy. It's very complicated," Trump said. In this context, he added, " But we're going to get some back. We're going to get some switched. There'll be some swapping of territories to the betterment…