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AFU General Staff: Defense forces in Sivero-Slobozhanske and Kursk directions repel 17 attacks

AFU General Staff: Defense forces in Sivero-Slobozhanske and Kursk directions repel 17 attacks

Parliament adopts law on dual citizenship

Parliament adopts law on dual citizenship 11:38

Canada announces aid package for Ukraine worth over $2 bln

Canada announces aid package for Ukraine worth over $2 bln 19:56

Rada backs Kravchenko's candidacy for Prosecutor General post

Rada backs Kravchenko's candidacy for Prosecutor General post 14:16

LATEST NEWS

Ukraine preparing to announce tender for development of Dobra lithium deposit – Yermak 21:54

Sybiha thanks Canada for new package of sanctions against Russia 21:47

Kyivstar receives permission to test Direct to Cell satellite technology 20:56

Cabinet improves procedure for submitting applications for veterans to receive compensation for part of housing rent 20:39

LC Waikiki to open store in Cosmo Multimall mall in Kyiv 20:24

Klymenko: Search operation at site of Russian missile strike on nine-story building in Kyiv completed 20:23

Former US Ambassador to Ukraine Brink to run for Congress 20:06

Agricultural crops areas in 2025 are no less than last year's 7.8 mln ha 19:55

VAT refunds for Jan-May 2025 increase by almost 24% – Tax Service 19:29

Cabinet authorizes registration, issuance, and exchange of seafarer's identity cards for Ukrainian citizens abroad 19:27

PROJECTS

Key economic indicators for Ukraine and world as of March 2025

Key economic indicators for Ukraine and world as of March 2025

16 Jun, 16:59

Review and forecast of the hryvnia exchange rate against key currencies by KYT Group analysts

Review and forecast of the hryvnia exchange rate against key currencies by KYT Group analysts

16 Jun, 15:44

FACTS

In first five months of 2025, twice as many civilians die due to Russian attacks than in the same period last year – Shmyhal

In first five months of 2025, twice as many civilians die due to Russian attacks than in the same period last year – Shmyhal

Death toll of Russian missile strike on 9-storey building in Kyiv grows to 23 – State Emergency Service

Death toll of Russian missile strike on 9-storey building in Kyiv grows to 23 – State Emergency Service

Death toll of Russian missile in Solomiansky district of Kyiv increases to 21 people

Death toll of Russian missile in Solomiansky district of Kyiv increases to 21 people

Health Ministry on trip of WHO Regional Director to aggressor country: official visits to Russia should be suspended

NATO Hackathon on countering FPV on fiber optics collects record number of proposals, quarter from Ukraine

MFA: 293 Ukrainian citizens confirm their intention to leave Israel with Embassy’s assistance. Eighty-five citizens express their desire to leave Iran

Emergency Service: Number of victims of Russian attack on Kyiv on June 17 increased to 28

Cabinet includes Odesa National Economic University among participants in project to develop autonomy of higher education institutions

ECONOMY

Metinvest fully redeems eurobonds 2025, continues to fulfill debt obligations – CEO

Metinvest fully redeems eurobonds 2025, continues to fulfill debt obligations – CEO

EU, Germany provide EUR 18 million to Ukraine's Energy Efficiency Fund

EU, Germany provide EUR 18 million to Ukraine's Energy Efficiency Fund

Price cap for Russian oil should not exceed $30 – Zelenskyy

Price cap for Russian oil should not exceed $30 – Zelenskyy

Postponing fines for the lack of gasoline with bioethanol to boost fuel demand in Ukraine – A-95 head

Oblenergos test readiness of equipment for hot weather conditions

Cabinet simplifies procedure for obtaining an opinion on extending payment deadlines for exports, imports

EFSE grants EUR 40 mln in loans to Oschadbank, Ukrgasbank to finance Ukrainian SMEs

Oschadbank nearly doubles OKKO Group's credit limit to UAH 2.85 bln

SPORT

Ukraine to host UEFA Nations League playoff home match with Belgium in Murcia, Spain

Ukraine to host UEFA Nations League playoff home match with Belgium in Murcia, Spain

Ukraine earns 82 medals at 2024 Paralympic Games

Ukraine earns 82 medals at 2024 Paralympic Games

First gold medal of Ukrainian team at 2024 Paralympics won by swimmer Komarov – media

First gold medal of Ukrainian team at 2024 Paralympics won by swimmer Komarov – media

Govt awards 50 scholarships to coaches who provide training for 2026 Olympics in Italy, 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles

Usyk to fight Dubois for heavyweight boxing title on July 12 at Wembley Stadium – media

Sports Ministry: 24 sport facilities, 19 youth infrastructure facilities damaged in Ukraine in 2024

Ukraine calls on intl sports organizations to suspend membership of Russian federations

War claims lives of 397 Ukrainian athletes – Angels of Sport website

PRESS RELEASES

AmCham Ukraine Calls on Government and Members of Parliament to Prevent Reintroduction of Export Duties on Oilseeds

Ukrainian Helicopters complain about information attack

In 2024, umgi portfolio companies increased their gross revenue

INTERVIEW

There must be clear balance in grain market between interests of farmers, traders and processors – Millers of Ukraine Union's Director

There must be clear balance in grain market between interests of farmers, traders and processors – Millers of Ukraine Union's Director

Forests of Ukraine to allocate over UAH 500 mln to raise base salaries of lower-tier employees – Chair of Supervisory Board

Forests of Ukraine to allocate over UAH 500 mln to raise base salaries of lower-tier employees – Chair of Supervisory Board

Our goal is to become the best institution for digital leaders in the world - CEO of CDTO Campus

Our goal is to become the best institution for digital leaders in the world - CEO of CDTO Campus

VIDEO

Interfax-Ukraine to host discussion ‘Advance Truth Strategy (ATS) as element of information defense: countering Russian influence, forming positive image of Ukraine in Europe and USA’

Interfax-Ukraine to host discussion ‘Advance Truth Strategy (ATS) as element of information defense: countering Russian influence, forming positive image of Ukraine in Europe and USA’

COLUMNS

Ukraine establishes a Paying Agency

VITALIY KOVAL

Ukraine establishes a Paying Agency

The owl hunts at dusk: Ukraine’s GUR in the Russia-Ukraine war

ILYA PAVLENKO

The owl hunts at dusk: Ukraine’s GUR in the Russia-Ukraine war

The Environment Is Everything: Why I Invest More in People Than in Real Estate

OLEG VYSHNIAKOV

The Environment Is Everything: Why I Invest More in People Than in Real Estate

Forestry, the European Way: Ukraine's Highest EU Timber Export Rating – What It Means for Industry and Business

VIKTOR SMAL

Forestry, the European Way: Ukraine's Highest EU Timber Export Rating – What It Means for Industry and Business

PRESS CONFERENCES

Instead of refuting individual elements of propaganda, we need to create holistic picture of the world, where enemy narratives lose their meaning - discussion on information defense

Ukrainian Helicopters decries another groundless smear campaign

There are great chances in Ukraine for the formation of a new Eurosceptic party after the war - political scientist

'Georgian scenario ' impossible in Ukraine after elections – analyst

Only 3% of Ukrainians have positive attitude towards Russia, 10% consider Russian 'peace plan' acceptable – study

Losses of the occupiers on 1211 day of the war.

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