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Council approval would let Ukrainians call, text and browse across all 27 EU states at domestic tariffs from 1 January 2026

4th prolongation keeps permits off the table, but introduces on-board stickers, route documentation and a safeguard clause for saturated EU regions

Verkhovna Rada backs landmark bill (243 votes “for”) that legalises dual/multiple nationality in a defined set of cases, opening new pathways for the diaspora and select foreign nationals without compromising national security

Government positions flagship project to woo foreign capital under new U.S.–Ukraine Minerals Fund

Calls, texts and mobile data in the EU will cost Ukrainians the same as at home; interim industry deal extended through 2025

Legislators began working through amendments on 17 June and intend to pass the draft law in its second (final) reading at Tuesday’s plenary sitting

Draft regulation foresees a stop to new supply contracts from 2026 and a full ban on long-term deals from 2028, with parallel disclosure and service restrictions for LNG terminals

Talks with Federal President Van der Bellen and Vice-Chancellor Babler focus on trade, investment and humanitarian support as Austria signals readiness to host negotiations.

From 1 March 2026 all medicines, inspection systems and welfare norms on Ukrainian farms must meet single-market standards; phased transition periods will shield local producers

EU-backed plan would link three Black Sea gateways, cut transit times for Ukrainian exports and open new investment slots in rail, gas and power infrastructure

Newly-created Association of Ukrainian Gambling Business Operators pledges transparent standards, blocks Russian grey-market casinos and partners with the PlayCity regulator on EU-level compliance

Contracts may be paused for up to 90 days, employees in combat zones shielded from dismissal, and both sides must stay reachable

Two presidential bills scrap customs duty and VAT on components brought in for military production—removing a key cost hurdle for local UAV makers and other defense contractors

18-month programme will deploy EU experts to help Kyiv create a stand-alone agency for drug, device & cosmetics oversight, bringing local rules into full alignment with European standards

Foreign-ministers from the Weimar Triangle, UK, Spain, EU & NATO convene on 12 June; agenda spans sanctions, defence funding and July’s Ukraine-Recovery Conference

One-page document seen by Bloomberg drops language on Ukraine’s membership prospects and the proposed US $40 bn annual aid pledge

Draft Law № 13356 would authorise the National Bank to hold Bitcoin and other virtual assets, aligning Kyiv with emerging reserve-management practices

Zelensky’s participation hinges on substantive support decisions and security assurances

Presenting Chapter 16 screening results in Brussels, Kyiv spotlights structural, digital and anti-corruption measures that boost compliance, transparency and cross-border trade

On June 5, Iceland inaugurated its Honorary Consulate in Lviv, extending diplomatic and consular services across Lviv, Volyn, Ternopil and Rivne regions

The Cabinet of Ministers has ratified a comprehensive Electronic Communications Strategy through 2030, outlining Ukraine’s roadmap to rebuild war-damaged infrastructure, extend high-speed fixed and mobile broadband to virtually all citizens, and prepare the market for 5G, IoT and advanced digital services

Draft legislation positions Kyiv alongside EU coastal states in managing Mediterranean fish stocks

Kyiv’s renewed mandate guarantees continuity in shaping Europe’s policing agenda and advancing war-crimes cooperation

With the extension through mid-2026, Canadian and international companies have a clear runway to deepen procurement ties with Ukraine