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Ukraine's central bank slashes growth outlook amid Iran fallout
The bank forecast 1.8% growth in 2026 for Ukraine in January, but announced the drop to 1.3% on April 30 during a press conference to announce its key policy rate.
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Israel turns away ship with stolen Ukrainian grain in win for Kyiv
"The Russian supplier of the cargo will have to find an alternative destination to unload it," Israel's Grain Importers Association said.
Ukraine launches arms-buying coalition with European allies, signaling path to arms exports
The initiative will initially focus on information sharing between Ukraine and partner procurement bodies, with the possibility of expanding into joint procurement mechanisms in the future.
Pro-Russian member of EU parliament invites other lawmakers to St Petersburg
Kartheiser, a Luxembourgish politician, said on Facebook that he and "other MEPs" met with the head of the Russian Duma's International Affairs Committee, Leonid Slutsky, and other Russian politicians in Istanbul.
Melania Trump helped bring back 26 Ukrainian children taken by Russia, Ukraine’s ombudsman says
Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets said that the Russian side cannot avoid responding to Ukraine's requests if they are communicated through the U.S.
Kyiv, Brussels back international commission on Russia war reparations
The Ukrainian and European Parliaments on April 30 both voted to support the International Claims Commission, a body that will allow victims of Russia's war to seek compensation.
Ukraine War Latest: Ukraine proposes long-term ceasefire after Putin floats 'Victory Day' truce with Trump
Ukraine called for a long-term ceasefire after Putin floated a brief Victory Day truce around Russia’s May 9 parade.
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