The World Bank says that despite the Russian invasion, Ukraine's economy is showing signs of moderate recovery due to more reliable electricity supplies and steady receipt of aid from Western powers. This year, GDP is expected to grow by 3.5%.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine says the Ukrainian government has not intended and does not intend to meddle in Poland's internal affairs, and rejected claims about Ukraine's alleged intentions to overthrow the neighboring country’s government.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's defense needs, the continuation of financial and humanitarian support with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in New York signed a joint declaration on Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has dismissed Volodymyr Havrylov, Rostyslav Zamlynskyi, Hanna Maliar, Denys Sharapov, Andrii Shevchenko and Vitalii Deineha as Ukraine's deputy defense ministers.
Sweden supports Ukraine's full membership in the EU and NATO and is ready to join the implementation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in a phone call discussed further steps on Ukraine's path to the Alliance.
Former Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin is optimistic about Ukraine's membership in NATO, but does not believe that the Washington summit will decide to invite Ukraine to join the Alliance.
The UK government will provide loan guarantees in the amount of GBP 192 million (EUR 225 million) to strengthen Ukraine's energy security and help the nation rid of nuclear fuel dependence on the Russian Federation.
Ukraine's membership in the EU is one of the key foundations of the economic and institutional security of the whole of Europe. Ukraine is ready to start negotiations on joining the EU as early as this year.