The coalition of parliamentary parties has been created. US Vice President Biden arrived in Kiev on an official visit. The intensity of the fighting in the Donbas fell slightly.
The Ukrainian Parliament, in its new composition, should get together in a week. The problems of the occupied territories in Donbass are escalating. Russia is at any moment ready to continue an attack in Donbass. The Ukrainian economy is in a weakened state due to the war and the lack of reforms. Putin fled from the G20 summit in Australia.
The legislation on “Special Status of Donbass Territories” will be cancelled. National Security Council considers energy security of the country a priority. Russia accumulates its military presence in Ukraine and bordering areas.
Temporary natural gas supply agreement signed between Russia, Ukraine and the EU. Newly composed parliament plans to form a constitutional majority from the winning parties. State debt of Ukraine is growing and could reach 102% of GDP by the end of the year. The US are ready to supply high-tech defense weaponry systems to Ukraine.
Another round of gas talks between Russia, Ukraine and the EU failed to deliver any results in Brussels. Ukraine is preparing to step up production of weapons and to military equipment modernization. The law on criminal proceedings in absentia is approved.
Militant’s attacks on Ukrainian army positions and shelling of residential areas are ongoing despite the «truce». Territories controlled by DPR and LPR move closer to humanitarian catastrophe. SSU is getting ready to structural reforms and continues its efficient fight against terrorist groups.
