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China aims to secure grain production at around 725 million tons in 2026, potentially reaching one of the highest levels in the country’s history. The target was outlined in a government report presented at the 4th session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC).

Opinion 05/2026 published by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) does not amend current legislation and does not redefine the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). However, its substance signals a moment of structural tension in the proposed CAP architecture for the 2028-2034 period. The ECA warns that the proposed model may result in a complex CAP legal architecture and complicated planning arrangements, potentially affecting predictability, implementation timelines, and certainty for beneficiaries.

Russian troops launched a missile attack on the Mondelēz chocolate factory in Trostianets, Sumy region. The ballistic missile hit one of the plant’s production buildings, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported.

“Russia has struck another American business in Ukraine — the civilian manufacturing facility of Mondelēz in Trostianets, one of the first major U.S. investments in Ukraine’s independent economy,” the statement said.

According to preliminary information, there were no casualties.

Global attention to pulses is growing rapidly — and for good reason. They combine food security, economic efficiency, and environmental sustainability. Speaking on the program “Today. Afternoon” on Ukrainian Radio, Pavlo Koval, Director General of the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation (UAC), outlined the strategic importance of pulses for both Ukraine and the world.