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To mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, Suspilne has released a documentary film entitled ‘Bastion of the Exclusion Zone’, which reveals an unexpected aspect of the Chernobyl disaster — nature’s incredible capacity for self-regeneration without human intervention
On the second Sunday in May, Ukraine traditionally honours those who bring new life into the world. In 2026, this holiday falls on 10 May, and we have prepared something special for you to make this day a truly heart-warming one for your loved ones
Claims of widespread coercion during mobilisation are untrue, and the widely shared videos online reflect only a small fraction of what is actually happening
The number of mobile checkpoints in Ukraine is determined by orders from the military command, decisions by military administrations and the Command of the Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Information regarding their locations and numbers is not disclosed in publicly available regulations.
In early 2026, the hryvnia hit new lows against the US dollar on several occasions. The exchange rate was affected by both domestic economic issues and external events, whilst the National Bank of Ukraine responded with interventions and a tight monetary policy.
The Unmanned Systems Forces reported that they had struck a command post and a temporary deployment site belonging to the Mobile Operations Directorate of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation in Donetsk. According to the information provided, the operation took place on 22 April.
The Ukrainian military has stated its readiness to deploy ships currently stationed in Portsmouth to a potential British-French mission in the Strait of Hormuz once tensions surrounding Iran have eased. This concerns four minesweepers which are currently unable to reach the Black Sea.
European Union ambassadors, meeting at the Coreper level, have approved a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. Final approval is to be given via a written procedure.
Iran has stated that it is preparing new measures on the battlefield should hostilities resume. Against this backdrop, the future of the negotiations with the US remains unclear, and the ceasefire is due to expire on Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined the approach to arms exports and spoke about cooperation with partners in the defence sector. This involves prioritising supplies to the front line, developing production and securing new international agreements.
Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko has announced personnel changes within the patrol police following a shooting in the Holosiivskyi district of the capital. The duties of the head will be temporarily carried out by the Deputy Head of the National Police, Oleksandr Fatsievych.
Danylo Getmantsev, chair of the parliamentary committee, stated that around 50 per cent of Ukraine’s coffee market operates outside the official economy. According to him, this results in the state budget losing billions of dollars every year.
