23:48⇢US-Ukraine Sign Memorandum on Natural Resources Deal
⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine and the US signing a Memorandum of Intent on natural resources partnership (Kyiv Post, Liga.net, Novoe Vremya, Ukrinform UA, UNIAN). This agreement is described as "very beneficial for both countries" with First Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko calling it "an effective tool for attracting investments" for Ukraine's reconstruction (Kyiv Post). A final agreement is expected next week, followed by ratification by both parliaments (Liga.net). Meanwhile, a Russian strike on Mykolaiv caused a large fire (Glavcom), and Trump expects Russia's response regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of the week (Pravda).