Politics & Economics

The key topics at the European leaders' meeting in Paris were strengthening Ukraine and increasing pressure on Russia to achieve peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in a post on the Telegram messaging app, according to Ukrinform. "Strengthening Ukraine, pressuring Russia for the sake of peace, and coordinating joint security steps – these were the key topics at the meeting of European leaders in Paris. Europe clearly knows how to defend itself, and we are working together to ensure greater security for our country and for all the nations of Europe," Zelensky said. Read also: Zelensky says he wants…

The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will start preparations and discussions on the design of ‘shah’ coins after Parliament endorses a corresponding draft bill. The relevant statement was made by NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy in an exclusive commentary to Ukrinform. “After the decision is made, we will, of course, start preparations and discussions on the design of this coin. In fact, this initiative has influenced creative circles so deeply that they come to the National Bank on their own and propose their ideas. And we will be happy to consider them, but for this we must first endorse the idea…

Ukraine has received a working version of the Ukraine-U.S. agreement on mineral resources and is currently reviewing the document. Public discussions about the agreement's text at this stage could harm the negotiations. This was stated by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko during the government’s Q&A session in the Verkhovna Rada, a Ukrinform correspondent reports. "We have indeed received the draft agreement, and we are currently reviewing it. This is a working version that essentially reflects the position of American legal advisors. We are forming our own position," Svyrydenko noted. She explained that once…

Ukraine is demonstrating its readiness for a complete ceasefire, while the Russian Federation is delaying the process. This was stated by British Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Harris in an interview with Ukrinform. “Ukraine is demonstrating its readiness for an unconditional and full ceasefire. Now the ball is in Russia’s court, Russia must demonstrate practically and realistically whether they are serious about peace,” the ambassador said. He noted that Britain shares the desire of US President Donald Trump to “stop this barbaric war Russia has been waging against Ukraine immediately,” and added that Ukraine wants a lasting and just peace. The…

The United Kingdom is Ukraine’s long-standing and reliable partner, with which an agreement was signed on January 16, 2025, consolidating these relations for at least the next 100 years. Against the backdrop of noticeable changes in the global geopolitical picture, the pace of development of security risks for Europe, and the lack of clear outlook regarding the resolution of the war, Ukrinform spoke with the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine, Martin Harris. How Britain sees the future of Ukraine, what does Russia’s position in negotiations look like, when will a peacekeeping mission be sent to Ukraine, what are…

The main preliminary conclusion: the war is grinding on, the maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and the cessation of attacks on energy facilities remain on paper only The negotiations between the United States, Ukraine and Russia, which took place on March 23-25 ​​in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, raised hopes among the expert community that at least a temporary 30-day ceasefire could be established. However, these expectations turned out to be far removed from reality. The final statements of the parties only highlighted their fundamental differences, proving once again that a ceasefire remains unattainable for the time being. Russia has put…

Austria has reaffirmed its willingness to provide a platform for dialogue aimed at ending Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated this in an interview with Die Presse, according to Ukrinform. "Yes, I have repeatedly offered this, including in Ukraine. I also raised this issue at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. Of course, we are offering ourselves as a venue," Meinl-Reisinger said, referring to her recent remarks at a UN Security Council meeting. She noted that Vienna is home to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which…

Acting German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has not ruled out his country's participation in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Speaking at the Europe 2025 conference in Berlin on March 27, Pistorius emphasized Germany's responsibility as a leading European ally in NATO, Ukrinform reports. "Germany is the biggest ally in Europe, in NATO, and the biggest economy in Europe. I cannot imagine any situation in which Germany would not be participating in whatever would be the result of negotiations for a ceasefire or even a peace," he said. However, he noted that such a decision should be made when the…

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has endorsed as a whole draft bill No. 4560, allowing for the Ukrainian road transport services market to be adapted to EU standards. The relevant statement was made by the Ukrainian Communities and Territories Development Ministry, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Draft bill No. 4560 is key to the integration of Ukrainian carriers into the European transport space. First of all, it is aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of Ukrainian carriers in the EU services market. In addition, the approved norms allow for the level and quality of transport services to be increased, and the digitalization…

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law aimed at strengthening cybersecurity and protecting state information resources and critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Oleksandr Fediienko, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. "Today marks a historic event. Parliament has passed draft law No. 11290 in the second reading," Fediienko wrote. According to him, 240 lawmakers voted in favor of the legislation. The law enhances Ukraine's national cybersecurity system, expands the powers of specialized agencies, incorporates private-sector experts, and establishes a comprehensive cyberattack response system aligned with European cybersecurity standards. Key…