Для розмінування України потрібно майже 30 мільярдів доларів. Ця цифра скоротилася – уряд
Потреба на розмінування скоротилася на 4,8 мільярда доларів завдяки прогресу в обстеженні та очищенні земель …
«Приватбанк» націоналізували правомірно – НБУ про рішення Верховного суду
Ігор Коломойський звертався до Верховного суду з проханням визнати неконституційними рішення про націоналізацію «Приватбанку» …
School helps migrants in Mauritania; can it keep them from leaving for Europe?
NOUADHIBOU, MAURITANIA — Eager students from throughout west Africa raise their hands as teachers guide them through math and classical Arabic. Then they race outdoors to meet their parents, who clean…
US, Ukraine to sign rare earth minerals deal, Trump says
US President Donald Trump says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be at the White House on Friday to sign an agreement granting the US access to Ukraine’s lucrative rare earth…
VOA Russian: Overheated Russian economy risks stagflation
The Russian economy and the Russian ruble have not collapsed during the three years of the war in Ukraine despite crippling Western sanctions. However, authorities in Moscow are not hiding…
VOA Russian: Moscow weighs compromises to end war in Ukraine
As U.S. President Donald Trump sped up efforts to end the war in Ukraine, VOA Russian spoke to experts who believe Washington is keen to redraw all layers of bilateral…
«Головне, що ми не є боржниками» – Зеленський розкрив деталі остаточного варіанту угоди із США
За його словами угода з США про корисні копалини буде рамковою, після неї буде укладено ще один договір про спільний фонд …
US, Ukraine near minerals deal, but security issues unsettled
The United States said Wednesday it is nearing a deal on Ukraine’s lucrative rare earth minerals needed for technology products to compensate Washington for the more than $100 billion worth…
Шмигаль: уряд ухвалює рішення, необхідні для підписання угоди між Україною та США
Напередодні стало відомо, що стало відомо, що Київ узгодив з Вашингтоном умови оновленої угоди про видобуток корисних копалин …
US, Belarus seek deal on political prisoners and sanctions
The U.S. and Belarus are reportedly negotiating a deal for the release of a significant number of political prisoners in Belarus. In return the U.S. is considering easing some sanctions…
EU will ask India to cut tariffs on cars, wine to boost ties, reduce reliance on China
NEW DELHI — The European Union plans to urge India to lower its high tariffs on cars and wine to boost trade, as it seeks to reduce its reliance on China,…
France wants Europe cooperation on visas over expulsion of undocumented migrants
PARIS — France’s foreign minister said Wednesday that he wanted “all” European countries to cooperate and start cutting back visas available to nationals of countries that refuse to take back illegal…
Though battling fatigue and uncertainty, Ukrainians still express hope, polls show
Despite rising uncertainty over waning U.S. support, growing existential questions and ongoing Russian advances, polls find Ukrainians remain generally optimistic about their future. Lesia Bakalets reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. Camera:…
Ukraine, US agree on a framework economic deal, Ukrainian officials say
KYIV, UKRAINE — Ukraine and the United States have reached an agreement on a framework for a broad economic deal that would include access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, three senior…
Kremlin disinformation campaigns aim to discredit French military in Sahel, analysts say
On Feb. 20, Ivory Coast became the latest African nation to expel French troops, taking control of the last remaining French military base in the country. This followed the departure…
Українські виробники знизять ціни ще на понад 100 медпрепаратів. У МОЗ оприлюднили список
Всі ці ліки не входять до переліку препаратів, ціни на які мають бути знижені відповідно до указу РНБО …
Україна і США узгодили умови угоди про видобуток корисних копалин – ЗМІ
Київ узгодив з Вашингтоном умови угоди про видобуток корисних копалин, яка, як сподіваються українські урядовці, покращить відносини з адміністрацією Трампа і прокладе шлях до довгострокових зобов’язань США у сфері безпеки,…
Dying to leave: Why Pakistanis are risking their lives to reach Europe
ISLAMABAD — When Amir Ali left the narrow alleys of his village in Pakistan’s Punjab province last summer for the plazas of Spain, he thought his dream of a better life…
German election winner: Europe must defend itself as US ‘does not care’
Friedrich Merz, who will likely be the next chancellor of Germany after gaining the largest vote share in elections Sunday, has warned that the United States “does not care much”…
Trial begins in Germany for 4 alleged Hamas members
BERLIN — A trial began Tuesday in Germany for four alleged members of U.S.-designated terror group Hamas who are suspected of organizing weapons caches across Europe. The country’s top prosecutor accuses…
Ukraine’s silent battle: Mental health crisis among war-weary troops
After three years of relentless war, Ukraine is facing a mental health crisis, with hospitals overwhelmed by soldiers suffering from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Doctors say the hidden…
Путін запропонував Трампу російські рідкісноземельні метали, які контролює його соратник – «Система»
Путін заявив, що у Росії більше рідкісноземельних металів, ніж в України і запропонував США взяти участь у таких проєктах …
Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who is in critical condition in a hospital battling double pneumonia, rested well throughout the night, the Vatican said on Tuesday. The 88-year-old pope was admitted…
Talks to protect Earth’s biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda
BOGOTA, Colombia — An annual United Nations conference on biodiversity that ran out of time last year will resume its work Tuesday in Rome with money at the top of the…
Trump hosts French leader to discuss Ukraine endgame
President Donald Trump says he’s nearing a deal with Ukraine and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, after a packed day of meetings at the White House with France’s…
Musicians release silent album to protest UK’s AI copyright changes
LONDON — More than 1,000 musicians including Kate Bush and Cat Stevens on Tuesday released a silent album to protest proposed changes to Britain’s copyright laws which could allow tech firms…
China eyes Trump’s Ukraine strategy, strengthens ties with Russia
STATE DEPARTMENT — Three years into Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, China is closely monitoring U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy to end the war, as Beijing calculates its moves to position itself…
VOA Russian: Chechen leader Kadyrov wants to rule for life
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, who has ruled the republic since 2007, said he wants to remain in power for life. VOA Russian spoke to regional experts who believe that despite…
VOA Russian: Analyst notes Russia’s military equipment losses in war with Ukraine
VOA Russian spoke to independent analyst Jakub Janovsky who documents Russian military equipment losses in the war with Ukraine. He noted that Russia has lost 136 military planes and 151…
Шмигаль розповів, скільки може коштувати відбудова України після війни
Коли ми говоримо про відбудову України, це означає, що європейські компанії можуть інвестувати в такі зусилля, наголосив Шмигаль …