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Ukraine holds key rate at 15% as inflation risks persist after Middle East energy shock
The bank said that inflation slowed in May to 8.2%, after a bump from 7.4% in January to 8.6% in April, partly driven by the war in the Middle East.
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Ukrainians' trust in EU reaches record high, corruption seen as top obstacle to membership, survey finds
Around 65% of Ukrainians support the country's accession to the bloc, according to a survey by the EU Neighbors East program.
Australia announces $70 million in arms funding for Ukraine through PURL initiative
Two contributions of 50 million AUD ($35 million) each will be made, after Ukraine became one of the first non-NATO member states to fund the program in December 2025, according to a press release.
11 killed, 63 injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine over past day as drones target foreign ships in Odesa Oblast
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia launched 90 Shahed-type attack drones overnight on June 19. Air defenses downed 79 drones, while nine hit targets across eight locations.
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,389,420 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
The number includes 1,370 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day.
US trade regulator accuses billion dollar Ukrainian IT giant of fraud
A federal court has temporarily halted the operations of 15 corporations and eight individuals under the Kyiv-based firm Genesis Tech, which the U.S. Federal Trade Commission said in a public statement deceived consumers with hidden costs, recurring charges, and convoluted mechanisms to cancel subscriptions.
Russian attack damages over 40 homes in Kharkiv, injures 6
Russian forces launched several glide bombs on Kharkiv overnight on June 19, damaging dozens of homes and injuring at least six people, local officials reported.
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