On May 30, new developments emerged concerning Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) reported a search conducted on one of its employees without a court warrant. According to NABU, physical force was applied, and the investigation was carried out without judicial authorization. The Prosecutor General’s Office stated that the NABU employee had been monitoring a secure government building. The details of the incident are under investigation.
These events coincided with a European Union summit, where a decision was made to provide Ukraine with €1.8 billion in financial assistance as part of the Ukraine Facility program. The European Commission report highlighted Ukraine’s progress in reforms but emphasized the ongoing need to combat corruption.
It was also reported that more than 45,000 Ukrainian men aged 18–22 entered Poland over two months after exit rules changed. Polish border officials clarified that only border crossings into Poland were counted, not returns.
President Zelensky visited positions near Pokrovsk and discussed the frontline situation with military personnel. The current task of Ukrainian forces is to ensure a safe withdrawal from hot spots.
EU expansion was discussed in Brussels, with an intent to complete accession talks with Ukraine by 2028. European officials stressed that the independence of anti-corruption bodies remains a key condition for further integration.
Germany plans to allocate a record €11.5 billion in aid to Ukraine in 2026. Meanwhile, Russia is ramping up production of glide bombs with ranges up to 200 km.
Additional topics included mobilization, legislative changes for military contract deferrals, decreasing trust in state TV marathons, and brief coverage of other international events, such as Italy’s reaction to controversial Russian statements after an incident in Rome.
