Politics & Economics

Kyiv is currently reviewing the legal aspects of recent decisions by Polish President Karol Nawrocki concerning aid to Ukrainians and the classification of Ukrainian symbols alongside Nazi and communist imagery. A diplomatic source shared this information with Ukrinform. “We are analyzing the legal dimension of these decisions and their potential impact on the status of Ukrainian citizens in Poland. We are grateful to official Warsaw for its previous decisions in support of our compatriots and trust that their rights will continue to be upheld no less than in other EU countries,” the source emphasized. At the same time, the source…

In Kyiv, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with General Keith Kellogg, the U.S. President’s Special Representative for Ukraine, to discuss the development of reliable security guarantees aimed at preventing future aggression against Ukraine. According to Ukrinform, citing Denys Shmyhal’s official Facebook page, the minister thanked General Kellogg for his visit during this pivotal time for Ukraine and expressed deep gratitude for the United States’ unwavering support, which he said is helping save lives and bringing the country closer to a just and lasting peace. “Ukraine highly values the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. It has opened new opportunities…

Polish troops will not take part in any future potential peacekeeping mission on Ukrainian territory. According to an Ukrinform correspondent, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk made the statement following his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Warsaw. Tusk stated that Poland has no intention of sending its troops to Ukraine after the war. Read also: Poland’s President refuses to sign amendment extending aid for Ukrainians However, he emphasized that Poland will play a key supportive role. In particular, Poland will be responsible for logistics, organizing aid to Ukraine, and securing the European-Russian-Belarusian border, as it is also Poland’s…

The change in fuel prices on Monday is related to the end of holiday discounts at gas stations that were offered on Independence Day. This was stated in a comment to Ukrinform by Serhii Kuiun, Director of the A95 Consulting Group. “This is simply a return to the prices that were in effect before the holiday discounts,” Kuiun said. According to the Director of the A95 Consulting Group, oil prices on world markets are currently stable. The expert believes that most gas station chains now have the opportunity to lower fuel prices, but are in no hurry to do so.…

North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) fighter jets have intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) three times over the past week. This was reported by ABC News, according to Ukrinform. In a NORAD statement, it was noted that on Sunday, one E-3 Sentry command and control aircraft, two F-16 fighter jets, and two KC-135 Stratotankers were dispatched “to intercept and visually identify” a Russian Il-20 military aircraft operating in the Alaska ADIZ. U.S. military command stated that the Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter U.S. or Canadian airspace. “This Russian…

Starting October 1, Poland will not be able to pay for Starlink subscriptions for Ukraine due to President Karol Nawrocki's veto of the law on extending aid to Ukrainian citizens. This was announced by Marek Gieorgica, spokesman for the Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs, Ukrinform reports, citing TVP World. “The bill, which President (Karol) Nawrocki vetoed, extended the period of assistance, meaning this funding from the Ukraine Aid Fund, until the end of March next year,” he said. Gieorgica added that there is now no legal basis for financing Starlink subscriptions for Ukraine from October 1 this year. Read also:…

On Monday, August 25, German prosecutors charged a U.S. citizen with offering to pass confidential military information to Chinese intelligence. This was reported by Politico, according to Ukrinform. It is noted that the former contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense is accused of acting as an agent of a foreign intelligence service. The indictment was sent to the Higher Regional Court of Koblenz. According to the investigation, Martin D. worked for a civilian contractor in the defense sector from 2017 to the spring of 2023. Starting in 2020, he worked at a U.S. military base in Germany. In the…

Norway intends to maintain a high level of support for Ukraine next year, allocating around $8.5 billion. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced this during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Today I have announced that Norway’s high level of support for Ukraine in 2025 will be continued into 2026. That means, translated into currency you understand, $8.5 billion in 2026, which I will propose to Parliament,” Støre said. He added that Norway’s parliament has previously unanimously supported the Nansen program — a state initiative dedicated to supporting refugees and migrants,…

Ukraine is counting on Norway’s assistance, particularly in purchasing gas, as the Russian Federation strikes natural gas production sites and power generation facilities in Ukraine, disrupting preparations for the winter. According to a Ukrinform correspondent, President Volodymyr Zelensky said this during a joint press conference with Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. “Russia is trying to disrupt our preparations for winter by striking our energy infrastructure. This concerns not only electricity and heat generation but also our natural gas production. That is why we highly value Norway’s assistance in helping Ukraine purchase gas,” he said. Zelensky noted that last year,…

The Ukrainian and Canadian prime ministers discussed opportunities to expand trade and investment, particularly in the energy sector and defense industry. According to Ukrinform, a respective statement was issued by the Office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney following his meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. "The discussion also focused on veterans and the urgent need for rehabilitation initiatives in Ukraine. They discussed opportunities for Canada to assist Ukraine in this effort," the statement said. The prime ministers also participated in a roundtable discussion on Ukraine's macroeconomic situation and the work ahead to rebuild the economy. "The leaders explored…