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Russia cannot accept the US’ proposal to end the war in their “current form” since they do not address the issues that Moscow considers the primary reasons for the invasion, stated Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov. Notably, Moscow wants Ukraine to renounce its intentions to join NATO, seeks full control over four Ukrainian regions it deems its own, and reducing the Ukrainian military. Kyiv views these demands as a capitulation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Moscow continues dialogue

Two US senators, Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Richard Blumenthal, have introduced a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia in response to the Kremlin’s refusal to sign a peace deal. “The Senate is dominated by the view that Russia is the aggressor; this terrible war and Putin’s aggression must stop now and be restrained in the future,” said a joint statement from 50 senators. The bill outlines both primary and secondary sanctions against Moscow and those who support the

The US has expressed its desire for Europe to continue acquiring American military equipment following the EU’s restrictions on American manufacturers from participating in arms tenders. Specifically, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed to the foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia that the US seeks to remain involved in EU defense procurement. He remarked that the US views any exclusion of American companies from European tenders unfavorably. Rubio intends to address these matters during his visit to Brussels

Ukraine has provided the US with confirmation of Russian strikes on energy infrastructure, which breaches the ceasefire agreement. President Zelenskyy notes that Ukraine has documented every violation and expects a reciprocal response. Russia also sent the US, the UN, and the OSCE a “list of violations” concerning Ukraine’s breaches of the energy truce. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claims that Russian troops are adhering to the moratorium established in the agreement between Trump and Putin on March 18. However, the

As part of a Latvian support package, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will receive 1,500 new combat drones. In total, two Latvian companies will deliver 12,000 drones to Ukraine worth €17M in the first half of this year, as part of the international drone coalition. Simultaneously, the German Foreign Ministry confirmed an additional military assistance package for Ukraine worth €11.25B. Berlin emphasized that support for Kyiv will continue, despite the upcoming change in the German government. Accordingly, Germany will allocate

“Our country anticipates this will occur now, during the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU, and will continue during the Danish presidency,” emphasized Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, head of the parliamentary committee, at a meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. It should be noted that Kęstutis Budris, the head of the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry, believes that for Ukraine, 2030 is the deadline for joining the EU. In his view, that year should mark the cut-off for implementing the necessary

Restoring agricultural lands after the war will cost Ukraine over $20B, or about 15% of its pre-war GDP, and will take over 10 years, according to the Institute for Economic Research (IER).Ukraine owns 33% of the world’s black soil, but the war continues to destroy the ability to utilize it. Here is the scale of the damage, according to expert estimates: priority reclamation needs – about $1.1B total demining cost – about $30B, of which about $22B is needed specifically

Initial cluster waste management concepts have been developed for various regions of Ukraine. One of the first concepts will focus on the Uzhhorod cluster in Transcarpathia. Currently, experts are analyzing and assessing the existing waste management system and forecasting waste generation volumes for the next 10 years. By 2034, the Uzhhorod cluster’s population, including internally displaced persons, could reach 285,000, and the volume of waste that is generated may amount to approximately 144,000 tons per year. A sorting station, a

A competition for the right to construct new generating capacities is currently taking place in Ukraine. The selection of participants is ongoing, and companies that have submitted project bids, with a total capacity exceeding 440 MW, are advancing to the next round, including: Ukrnafta – three 19.88 MW facilities in the Poltava and Cherkasy regions, along with 27.24 MW in the Lviv region Industrialna – 25 MW in the Ivano-Frankivsk region Inzhur Energy – 50 MW in Kyiv Magnat Energo

According to Ksenia Orinchak, the executive director of the National Association of Mining Industries of Ukraine, this figure is approximate and depends on various factors, including global mineral prices, production volumes, and the costs associated with developing the deposits. Typically, the time from initial geological surveys to the commencement of industrial production ranges from 7 to 20 years, depending on the type of mineral. Additionally, the mining industry is very capital intensive. Orinchak pointed out that while Ukraine cannot compete

According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, in 2025, with donor support, the government allocated nearly $7.4B for priority reconstruction. However, the financing deficit for reconstruction needs this year is approximately $10B. “This year, we identify the key areas for joint work of the Ukrainian Donor Platform as: budget support, sustainable financing of infrastructure reconstruction, housing, energy, economic development, and attracting investment on the path to the EU,” he stated. This year, the budget requires $39.3B in international support, and Ukraine

City One Development will build a glass factory in the city of Kalush, located in the Ivano-Frankivsk region. The facility will produce transparent and architectural glass and be implemented within the Galicia industrial park. This will be the second production line, with the first already under construction in the Kyiv region, in the city of Berezan. Initially, it was projected that the plant would be operational by the end of 2024, but the launch has been postponed to 2027. The

During a meeting with reporters at the White House, US President Donald Trump stated that he does not rule out implementing secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil if Putin “does not do his job.” However, the head of the White House believes that the Kremlin leader will fulfill his part of the deal – see things through and ultimately agree to end the war. “I want him to make a deal so that we stop the killing of

Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attempting to renegotiate the rare earth metals agreement. “You know, we’ve done something because, as you know, the Europeans get their money back that they gave them. We don’t,” Trump added. He once again accused former President Biden of incompetence, highlighting that Biden should have asked Ukraine for rare earth metals or sought guarantees for loan repayment “in some form or another.” According to CNN, Trump

Analysts report that 3,482 valid special permits for the use of Ukraine’s subsoil are held by 2,268 companies and 78 individuals. A significant portion of these special permits is concentrated among corporate groups and individuals that are currently under sanctions. Most companies that possess special permits hold just one valid permit, although some companies have dozens or even hundreds. For instance, state-owned enterprises Ukrgazvydobuvannya and Ukrnafta have the largest number of permits, with 213 and 89, respectively. The private sector

The country does not intend to abandon Russian sanctions and, specifically, will not revert to direct Russian gas purchases, stated Christiane Hoffmann, deputy spokesperson for the federal government. Annika Einhorn, a representative of the German Ministry of Economics, emphasized that Germany has exerted considerable effort to eliminate its dependence on Russian energy in a very short time and currently has no plans to reenter that dependency, as energy freedom is of great importance. She added that the country does not

The government has approved a loan from the Council of Europe Development Bank under the HOME project for a total of €100M (₴4.8B), Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced. “We will utilize these funds to compensate the owners of destroyed housing under the eReconstruction program,” Shmyhal specified. He noted that last year, 2,800 housing certificates were funded using bank resources. The new financing will allow for the compensation of another 3,600 certificates. The government has also decided to provide housing for

In March, the Business Activity Expectations Index (BAEI) surpassed the neutral level for the first time in 11 months, registering at 51.8 compared to 46.9 in February 2025 (and 52 in March 2024). The key factors driving this positive shift in expectations included stable consumer demand, increased production, receipt of international financial assistance, energy supply stabilization, and seasonal influences. The trade sector emerged as the most optimistic, with an index of 54, while industry reported an index of 53.1 and

Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, approximately 13% of Ukraine’s housing stock was destroyed, as stated by Deputy Minister of Development Natalia Kozlovska. Now, an expert working group under the Ministry of Development has approved several projects across various regions of the country for financing as part of the Ukraine Recovery Program III. Specifically, five projects aimed at restoring ₴245M in housing stock have been approved in three regions: Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, and Cherkasy. As far as

Tom Keatinge, director of the RUSI Center for Finance and Security, pointed out that loans are being provided to Ukraine, secured by the proceeds from frozen Russian assets; however, the funds themselves remain inaccessible due to legal and financial considerations. Central bank assets benefit from sovereign immunity, but in the case of confiscating Russian assets, the principle of international law known as countermeasures can be invoked. This principle allows for actions to be taken that would typically be illegal, so