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Zelenskyy: USA continues diplomacy, acts as mediator in prisoner exchange

Zelenskyy: USA continues diplomacy, acts as mediator in prisoner exchange

Zelenskyy: Exchange of 1,000 for 1,000 POWs being prepared, we expect Americans to actively facilitate

Zelenskyy: Exchange of 1,000 for 1,000 POWs being prepared, we expect Americans to actively facilitate 08:58

Zelenskyy: Ukraine will take its place as full member of European Union, we’re preparing for opening of clusters and further decisions

Zelenskyy: Ukraine will take its place as full member of European Union, we’re preparing for opening of clusters and further decisions 14:32

Zelenskyy: Tomorrow depends on what we hear from Russia today

Zelenskyy: Tomorrow depends on what we hear from Russia today 16:50

LATEST NEWS

Sybiha: Fate of Ukrainian children will never be subject to any compromises 21:01

Germany and Ukraine will jointly produce drones ranging from 100 to 1,500 km – Pistorius 20:56

Shmyhal, Pistorius discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense, protecting energy sector 20:46

Defense Ministry expects to launch army reform as early as June – Zelenskyy 20:43

Cabinet expands list of countries for simplified acquisition of Ukrainian citizenship 20:19

Russia has no intention of ending war, we're preparing for new attacks – Zelenskyy 20:03

Ukraine begins preparing Drone Deal with Canada – Zelenskyy 20:01

Germany to assess Putin's statements about peace only by real actions – Pistorius 19:04

Zelenskyy: There are already six projects within Ukraine-Germany cooperation 18:58

Kallas: There is new momentum for formal opening of negotiation clusters for Ukraine before summer 18:55

PROJECTS

Overview and Forecast of the Hryvnia Exchange Rate Against Key Currencies by KYT Group Analysts

Overview and Forecast of the Hryvnia Exchange Rate Against Key Currencies by KYT Group Analysts

30 Apr, 13:30

Main Economic Indicators of Ukraine and the World

Main Economic Indicators of Ukraine and the World

22 Apr, 16:12

FACTS

Germany and Ukraine deepen cooperation in defense technology – Fedorov and Pistorius sign Letter of Intent

Germany and Ukraine deepen cooperation in defense technology – Fedorov and Pistorius sign Letter of Intent

Zelenskyy: About 20 countries working on drone deals, cooperation with another part of the world expected

Zelenskyy: About 20 countries working on drone deals, cooperation with another part of the world expected

New page in relations with Hungary, clusters' official opening expected - Sybiha in Brussels

New page in relations with Hungary, clusters' official opening expected - Sybiha in Brussels

Zelenskyy thanks UK, Canada, EU for new sanctions against those involved in abduction of Ukrainian children

UK imposes sanctions on 85 individuals, entities over Russia's crimes against Ukrainian children

Andorra, Monaco to join agreement on creation of Special Tribunal – Sybiha

Ukrainian, Estonian FMs discuss deepening cooperation in air security

Palisa discusses Patriot missile supplies, localized maintenance, and counter-drone operations with RTX

ECONOMY

Ukraine's GDP declines 0.5% in Q1 2026 – statistics

Ukraine's GDP declines 0.5% in Q1 2026 – statistics

Ukraine’s industrial production increased by 4.5% in March, but decreased by 1.1% in first three months of 2026 - Statistics Service

Ukraine’s industrial production increased by 4.5% in March, but decreased by 1.1% in first three months of 2026 - Statistics Service

Govt expects to attract UAH 10 bln in revenue in 2026 as result of large-scale privatization, UAH 3 bln from small-scale privatization – Svyrydenko

Govt expects to attract UAH 10 bln in revenue in 2026 as result of large-scale privatization, UAH 3 bln from small-scale privatization – Svyrydenko

Decline in demand for imported used passenger cars slows to 5% in April – Ukrautoprom

Ukrainian govt approves allocation of UAH 3.5 bln from state budget reserve fund for local roads – deputy PM

Economy Ministry, National University of Life and Environmental Sciences to train personnel for Ukrainian agricultural projects in African countries

Government launches national internship program for people 50+ 'Experience Matters' – Svyrydenko

Energy holding DTEK focuses on partnerships to attract investment to Ukraine

SPORT

Rebrov leaves Ukraine national football team – UAF

Rebrov leaves Ukraine national football team – UAF

Ukrainian officials won’t attend Paralympics due to admission of Russians and Belarusians under their national flags

Ukrainian officials won’t attend Paralympics due to admission of Russians and Belarusians under their national flags

CAS rejects Vladyslav Heraskevych's claim against IOC

CAS rejects Vladyslav Heraskevych's claim against IOC

Ukrainian national team returns to elite division of the IIHF World Championship for first time in 19 years

Ukrainian footballer Mudryk suspended until end of 2028 over anti-doping rule violation – media

Ukraine condemns World Aquatics move to restore Russian, Belarusian symbols

Bidny says Russia damages over 850 sports facilities

Bidny on resolution regarding his dismissal: parliament will provide proper assessment of such initiative

PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT

12:00 13.05.26

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12:00 14.05.26

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PRESS RELEASES

Statement regarding the illegal blocking of the Velmart store, Bila Tserkva

“Bakery Industry – 2026” Forum will take place in Kyiv on May 12–13

Horizon Capital Wins the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2026

INTERVIEW

The Rule of Law versus the Law of Force: In Search of Political Will

The Rule of Law versus the Law of Force: In Search of Political Will

Goal of the Transport Community is full integration of transport markets so there is no difference in how transport operates in the EU and candidate countries – Permanent Secretariat Director

Goal of the Transport Community is full integration of transport markets so there is no difference in how transport operates in the EU and candidate countries – Permanent Secretariat Director

WHO Representative in Ukraine: Number of attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system increase by 20% in 2025

WHO Representative in Ukraine: Number of attacks on Ukraine's healthcare system increase by 20% in 2025

VIDEO

DIAM and CBU on construction deregulation: Government-adopted resolutions to accelerate recovery

DIAM and CBU on construction deregulation: Government-adopted resolutions to accelerate recovery

COLUMNS

China’s intelligent manufacturing leads AI worldwide for good and for all

MA SHENGKUN

China’s intelligent manufacturing leads AI worldwide for good and for all

Five developments in the global gas market to watch until the end of 2026

OLEKSANDR GORBUNENKO

Five developments in the global gas market to watch until the end of 2026

Technical inspection for all cars: why laws alone are not enough and why a launch during the war will be a mistake

VOLODYMYR KREIDENKO

Technical inspection for all cars: why laws alone are not enough and why a launch during the war will be a mistake

The Kremlin’s Trojan Horse

YEVHEN MAHDA

The Kremlin’s Trojan Horse

PRESS CONFERENCES

Issue of Naftogaz blocking district heating companies' accounts must be resolved legislatively – MP Kucherenko

Tool for appealing refusals to grant urban planning conditions, restrictions to become operational in summer – architecture inspectorate head

Updated construction oversight preserves role of local authorities as key participants – architecture inspectorate head

Naftogaz blocks accounts of 69 municipal heating companies, disrupting winter preparations – association

Restoration Ministry's official: Heat, water supply facilities 80% provided with backup power sources

Losses of the occupiers on 1538 day of the war.

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