Politics & Economics

The UK Foreign Office has summoned Russia’s Ambassador Andrey Kelin to London over the massive Russian attack on Kyiv. According to Ukrinform, this was reported by the BBC. The Russian diplomat is expected to meet with British officials, rather than the Minister or his deputies. “Putin’s strikes last night killed civilians, destroyed homes and damaged buildings, including the British Council and EU Delegation in Kyiv. We have summoned the Russian Ambassador. The killing and destruction must stop,” UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy wrote on X. As reported by Ukrinform, on the night of August 28 Russian…

In September 2025, the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar will remain stable in the corridor of UAH 41.6-42. Meanwhile, the euro will fluctuate in the range of UAH 48-49.5 due to the impact of global trading. The relevant statement was made by Director of the Financial Markets and Investment Department at Globus Bank Taras Liesovyi in a commentary to Ukrinform. According to Liesovyi, September 2025 will not be static on the foreign exchange market. However, considering the main economic trends of the summer, there will be no global sensations. The main factors that may affect foreign exchange rates are…

Ukraine is preparing for the 5th summit of the International Crimea Platform and expects the participation of many foreign leaders, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa. She made the announcement during the 4th International Forum of the Crimea Platform Expert Network, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. Betsa stressed that the issue of Crimea is gaining particular importance this year, which marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. She noted that Ukraine understands the need to intensify efforts to draw global attention to the de-occupation of Crimea. "Every year, we promote a resolution on human rights in the temporarily…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on international partners to respond firmly to yet another Russian attack on Ukraine, which has killed 14 people, including three children. The head of state made the statement on X, according to Ukrinform. "As of now, already 14 people are known to have been killed as a result of the Russian attack, including 3 children. A horrific and deliberate killing of civilians. The Russians are not choosing to end the war, only new strikes. Overnight in Kyiv, dozens of buildings were damaged: residential houses, office centers, civilian enterprises. Among them is also the building…

In the first week of September 2025, foreign exchange rates in Ukraine will not go beyond the corridor of UAH 41.6-42 for the U.S. dollar, and UAH 48-49 for the euro. The relevant statement was made by Director of the Financial Markets and Investment Department at Globus Bank Taras Liesovyi in a commentary to Ukrinform. According to Liesovyi, the official exchange rate of the U.S. dollar is unlikely to hit UAH 42, remaining approximately 1% lower than the 2025 initial exchange rate (UAH 42.02 for the U.S. dollar as of January 1, 2025). “In addition, the National Bank will operate…

An overnight Russian strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on August 28 has damaged the building of the EU Delegation to Ukraine. That is according to EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, who shared photos on X, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "The EU Delegation in Kyiv was damaged by today's Russian strikes on civilian areas. I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace & chooses terror," Kos said. She also expressed full solidarity with the EU staff, their families, and all Ukrainians enduring this aggression. Later, European Council President António Costa wrote on X that…

As a result of a massive attack on the night of August 28, energy facilities in several regions were damaged, and restoration of power supply to consumers is ongoing. According to Ukrinform, this was reported on Facebook by NPC Ukrenergo. “As a result of the enemy’s overnight missile-drone attack, energy facilities in several regions were damaged. Consequently, there are local outages for consumers. Emergency repair works are ongoing, and some consumers were reconnected to the power supply by morning. Energy workers are doing everything possible to restore damaged equipment to operation as quickly as possible,” the statement said. Ukrenergo noted…

A Ukrainian delegation, led by Head of the President’s Office Andrii Yermak and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, will hold talks with U.S. Special President’s Envoy Steve Witkoff in New York on Friday. A Ukrinform correspondent in New York reports this development. In his evening address on August 27, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that on Friday the Ukrainian delegation would meet with the U.S. President’s team in New York. “All those working on the substance of security guarantees will be involved — military, political, and economic components of the security guarantees,” Zelenskyy stated. Earlier, Bloomberg reported that…

European countries are now producing six times more artillery ammunition than two years ago, but NATO's defense industry must accelerate production even further. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said this at the opening of Rheinmetall's largest artillery shell production facility in Unterluess, Germany, on Wednesday, according to Ukrinform. "Today, Europe's annual capacity to produce artillery ammunition is six times bigger than just two years ago. And it is expected to reach two million rounds by the end of this year. And Rheinmetall accounts for a big part of this growth," Rutte said. He called on defense manufacturers to match this…

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has announced a tender for investors to sign a production sharing agreement with regard to the Dobra lithium site in the Kirovohrad region. The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “While on a working trip, we have held an extraordinary meeting of the Government. An important decision was made to develop the minerals sector and attract investments in Ukraine,” Svyrydenko noted. In her words, the above refers to a tender for the Dobra lithium site. “We are launching a tender to sign a production sharing…