Politics & Economics

Starmer, Trump agree to keep up pressure on Putin

Starmer, Trump agree to keep up pressure on Putin

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday evening, during which the parties discussed a number of topics, including Ukraine. This is stated in a press release posted on the British government website, Ukrinform saw. Discussing Ukraine, the Prime Minister updated the President on the “productive discussions” at the meeting of the Coalition of Willing in Paris this week. “The leaders agreed on the need to keep up the collective pressure on Putin,” the UK government reported. Read also: Finland’s President after meeting with Trump: U.S. patience with Russia "running out" The parties…
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Zelensky: This week brought pan-European agreement to continue sanctions against Russia

Zelensky: This week brought pan-European agreement to continue sanctions against Russia

In his evening video address, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that this week has given an important pan-European agreement that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue. According to Ukrinform, this was stated in an evening video address published on the President's website. “This week has given Ukraine an important pan-European agreement that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue. There are new defense packages for Ukraine - the largest in a week from France, two billion euros. There are new decisions on…
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Deposit Guarantee Fund pays out UAH 2.4M to depositors in February

Deposit Guarantee Fund pays out UAH 2.4M to depositors in February

In February 2025, the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine (DGF) paid UAH 2.4 million in guaranteed compensation to depositors of liquidated banks. This was reported by the DGF, according to Ukrinform. It is noted that, since its establishment, the total guaranteed compensation paid out by the fund amounts to UAH 104.9 billion. The fund’s resources as of March 1, 2025, stood at UAH 46.2 billion. The DGF emphasized that all guaranteed payouts are made exclusively from its own resources. Read also: NBU Governor comments on possible transition from Ukrainian kopiika to shah Previously, Ukrinform reported that the losses incurred by Ukrainian banks due to Russia's actions…
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Ukraine, Finland presidents talk further aid to Ukraine

Ukraine, Finland presidents talk further aid to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Finnish counterpart Alexander Stubb discussed the next steps that can help Ukraine. This was stated in Zelensky’s video address to the nation published on the President's website, Ukrinform reports. "I just spoke with the President of Finland – a very productive conversation, our relations are always meaningful. I’d like to thank President Stubb, all of Finland for their support for Ukraine, for their very rational positions and willingness to work together for the sake of bringing real peace closer," Zelensky noted. The Head of State briefed his interlocutor on the ongoing Russian strikes. Read…
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This week gives Ukraine pan-European consensus Russia sanctions should continue – Zelensky

This week gives Ukraine pan-European consensus Russia sanctions should continue – Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said in an evening video address that this week gave Ukraine an important pan-European consensus that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue. That’s according to the president’s video address to the nation, published on his website, Ukrinform reports "This week gave Ukraine an important pan-European consensus that sanctions against Russia should remain in force as long as the aggression and occupation continue. There are new defense packages for Ukraine – the largest this week coming from France, EUR 2 billion. There are new decisions on investments…
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Zelensky highlights Russia’s response to ceasefire offer: daily attacks

Zelensky highlights Russia’s response to ceasefire offer: daily attacks

Russia, in response to the ceasefire proposal, attacks Ukraine every day, employing drones, bombs, artillery, and ballistic missiles. This was stated in an evening video address to the nation by President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrinform reports, According to the president, today Russia also launched such attacks: “Cherkasy region - drone strikes. Kherson region - artillery and drone attacks on ordinary buildings, on people. Donetsk region – guided aerial bombs, drones, artillery. Zaporizhzhia - drones. Dnipro region - guided aerial bombs and drones. Sumy region - also aerial bombs and drones. Kharkiv region - guided aerial bomb strikes.” Read also: Trump says…
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Trump thinks believes he was elected due to people’s desire for law, order

Trump thinks believes he was elected due to people’s desire for law, order

U.S. President Donald Trump was outraged by court rulings that block certain actions of his administration, and expressed his belief that people had elected him because of their desire for law and order. The president addressed the issue on Truth Social, Ukrinform reports. "People are shocked by what is going on with the Court System. I was elected for many reasons, but a principal one was LAW AND ORDER, a big part of which is QUICKLY removing a vast Criminal Network of individuals, who came into our Country through the Crooked Joe Biden Open Borders Policy!" he posted. According to…
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Finland’s President after meeting with Trump: U.S. patience with Russia “running out”

Finland’s President after meeting with Trump: U.S. patience with Russia “running out”

Finnish President Alexander Stubb, following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that the United States' patience with Russia is "running out." That is according to Yle, Ukrinform reports. After the meeting with Trump, Stubb got the impression that U.S. patience with Russia is nearing its end. It is noted that Stubb and Trump met on Saturday, March 29, in Florida. The meeting was informal. Stubb proposes setting a final deadline for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. According to the Finnish President, he discussed with Trump the possibility of initiating a ceasefire on April 20. He believes…
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Russia continues illegal export of Ukrainian grain, metal via Mariupol, Berdiansk ports

Russia continues illegal export of Ukrainian grain, metal via Mariupol, Berdiansk ports

Russia is still using the occupied Ukrainian ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk to illegally export Ukrainian grain and metal. Dmytro Pletenchuk, Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy, reported this on TV, according to Ukrinform. "Unfortunately, they (Russians) are using the ports of Mariupol and Berdiansk. They’ve even enhanced their capacity. However, they still use these ports for export purposes. From there, they illegally export Ukrainian grain and metal, transferring it to foreign vessels at their official ports," Pletenchuk said. The Russian invaders are also illegally using ports in Crimea for similar purposes. "Sometimes foreign ships enter these ports," Pletenchuk added. He…
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Moscow’s rhetoric escalates to 2022 level – Ukraine’s FM

Moscow’s rhetoric escalates to 2022 level – Ukraine’s FM

Russia's demands and ultimatums have remained unchanged for many years, but their goal is clear: Moscow wants to see a weak and defenseless Ukraine. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated this on the social network X, Ukrinform reports. "Russian demands and ultimatums have remained unchanged over the years. Russia wants to limit Ukraine’s army, defense capabilities, military assistance from partners, and block Ukraine’s accession to NATO. Russia's rhetoric reveals its true intentions. All of these demands have one thing in common: Moscow wants a weak, defenseless Ukraine. This is not about NATO or ‘security concerns’," Sybiha emphasized. According to him,…
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