Politics & Economics

The United States has announced it is ready to provide intelligence assets and battlefield surveillance for any Western security plan for post-war Ukraine, as well as participate in a European air defense shield for the country. This was reported by the Financial Times, citing European officials, according to Ukrinform. It is noted that U.S. President Donald Trump last week told European leaders that America would be part of the “coordination” of security guarantees for post-war Ukraine, aimed at preventing any future Russian attack after a peace agreement is reached. According to sources, senior U.S. officials have repeatedly informed their European…

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced upcoming international contacts that could become a step toward ending the war. He stated this in his evening video address, Ukrinform reports. “This week there will be contacts with Türkiye, with the Gulf countries, with European states that can serve as platforms for dialogue with the Russians,” he said. The Head of State declared that from Ukraine’s side, “everything will be maximally prepared to end the war.” “It is important that our partners confirm this. And going forward, everything will depend solely on the will of world leaders — primarily the United States of…

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos met with Oleksandr Klymenko, Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), and Semen Kryvonos, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), expressing her “full support” for their work. She wrote about the meeting on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform. “Met NABU and SAPO leadership: their fight against corruption is crucial for Ukraine’s EU accession and reconstruction. I reiterate my full support to their work: independent anti-corruption bodies are the backbone of the rule of law and a sound business climate,” the European Commissioner stated. As previously reported, on…

President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, UK Chief of the Defence Staff, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton. This was reported by the Office of the President, according to Ukrinform “I met with the Chief of the UK Defence Staff, Admiral Tony Radakin, and his successor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton. We discussed further support for Ukraine: the situation on the front lines, the needs of our warriors and the deliveries of necessary weapons, funding for Ukrainian drone production, and joint projects,” Zelensky noted. According to him, the meeting also focused…

The Benelux countries have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, on the country’s path of European and Euro-Atlantic integration, and pledged to deepen cooperation in the fields of security, reconstruction, and humanitarian issues. This is stated in a joint declaration following a meeting in Odesa of the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Director General for European Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands in the Ukraine–Benelux format, Ukrinform reports. The parties reaffirmed their steadfast support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and strongly condemned Russia’s war of aggression.…

European Commission's Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will meet today in Brussels with the Head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) Oleksandr Klymenko and the Director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) Semen Kryvonos.

The total amount of Ukraine’s state and state-guaranteed debt reached $186.13 billion at the end of July, increasing by $1.29 billion over the month. This was reported by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. As of July 31, 2025, Ukraine’s state and state-guaranteed debt amounted to UAH 7,773.87 billion, or USD 186.13 billion. “During July 2025, the total state and state-guaranteed debt of Ukraine increased by UAH 76.92 billion in hryvnia terms and by USD 1.29 billion in dollar terms,” the statement reads. Specifically, the state and state-guaranteed external debt amounted to UAH 5,827.95 billion (74.97% of…

Zbigniew Bogucki, head of the Chancellery of Polish President Karol Navrocki, has denied claims that the president’s veto of an amendment to the law on aid for Ukrainians would result in Starlink being shut down in Ukraine. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported this, according to Ukrinform. According to Bogucki, Navrocki’s veto does not affect Starlink in Ukraine “since the expenses for it are financed on the basis of provisions of the current law, and the bill submitted to the Sejm by the President of Poland preserves this status quo.” “This is sufficient for effective consideration of this presidential initiative in…

The Russian government has proposed denouncing the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by The Moscow Times. A resolution to submit the relevant proposal to the State Duma for presidential approval was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The document states that Russia will withdraw from the Convention and its additional protocols. The document, signed by Russia on February 28, 1996, and ratified on March 28, 1998, not only prohibits torture but also obliges states to prevent it. For this purpose, an independent international body,…

If Slovakia decides to halt the delivery of diesel fuel to Ukraine, alternative suppliers can be found. At the same time, this may adversely affect the Slovak side itself. The relevant statement was made by A95 Consulting Group Director Serhii Kuiun in a commentary to Ukrinform. “This will not be critical. We receive 10% of our monthly diesel supply from Slovakia. We have every opportunity to replace this volume from other sources,” Kuiun told. In his words, interrupting diesel fuel supplies for Ukraine may adversely affect Slovakia itself. “There is a lot of fuel on the market, and everyone is…