On May 11, Vladimir Putin proposed holding direct peace talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul. According to him, the talks should take place without preconditions and will be aimed at “achieving a lasting peace” and “eliminating the root causes of the…
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Zelenskyy Says Ready To Meet Putin In Turkey, But Insists On May 12 Cease-Fire
India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire, US President Donald Trump and officials from both South Asian countries said, after the biggest flare-up of fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors in years sparked fears of a full-scale war.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the…
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Ukraine’s path to NATO and the EU: What obstacles exist and how will they be overcome?
The decision on the irreversibility of Ukraine’s path to NATO was made by the allies; the question is when the discussion will resume, said Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna at the Kyiv Security Forum.
“In July 2024,…
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The European Union allocates €1.9B for Ukrainian military support.
During their visit to Lviv, top European diplomats promised to provide Ukraine with additional military support totaling nearly €1.9B, with €1B being allocated to purchase weapons directly from Ukrainian manufacturers using the Danish model. Another €600M will be…
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The West is preparing sanctions for a new blow against the Russian economy.
Finland has proposed imposing duties on all imports from Russia to the EU, which will operate simultaneously with existing sanctions. This step will not require unanimity from all member states. The proposal arose when the EU faced renewed resistance from Hungary…
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Only 25% of businesses in Ukraine plan for active growth in 2025.
According to a study, 20% of companies plan to actively hire employees, while 39% will limit themselves to selective recruitment, and 34% will not change their personnel levels. At the same time, 7% of companies indicated that they plan to reduce staff this year. The key…
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April’s inflation in Ukraine exceeded 15% for the first time in two years.
In April 2025, inflation in the consumer market was 0.7%. In annual terms, price growth accelerated to 15.1%, compared to 14.6% in March, as reported by the State Statistics Service. Prices for food products and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 1.8% in April. Pork…
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A US investment company wants to buy a stake in the pipeline through which Russia exports gas to the EU.
American Elliott Investment Management, one of the most influential investment companies in the world, is negotiating to buy a stake in a package of infrastructure assets, including the pipeline through which Russian natural gas is supplied to the EU. The fund wants to…
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 strikes Tibet
NEW DELHI: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Monday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10km, which increases the likelihood of aftershocks.The NCS posted on X saying, “EQ of M:…
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The NBU has eased currency restrictions to encourage foreign investment.
The National Bank has launched a “stimulating currency liberalization” aimed at attracting foreign capital to Ukraine. Its essence is to create a mechanism that will encourage foreign investors to invest in Ukrainian enterprises in exchange for permission to conduct…
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