Diana Shevchenko

Diana Shevchenko

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A monthly tax for electric car owners is being proposed in Ukraine
Economy
A monthly tax for electric car owners is being proposed in Ukraine

Ukraine is considering the possibility of introducing a monthly tax for electric car owners. The amount of the tax could depend on the value of the car and could reach 4,000 hryvnias

Tax audits in 2026: The State Tax Service has identified priority groups of taxpayers
Economy
Tax audits in 2026: The State Tax Service has identified priority groups of taxpayers

The State Tax Service of Ukraine has published a schedule of scheduled documentary audits of taxpayers for 2026. According to the published guide, the audits will cover all categories of business entities

Weather forecast for 2 May 2026
Society
Weather forecast for 2 May 2026

On Saturday, 2 May, the weather in Ukraine will be divided into two distinct areas: rain is forecast for the centre, north and east, whilst the west and south will be dry and sunny.

The European Parliament has called for Russia to be held more accountable for the war against Ukraine
Politics
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The European Parliament has called for Russia to be held more accountable for the war against Ukraine

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Russia’s attacks on the civilian population of Ukraine and calling for stronger mechanisms to ensure accountability.

The grey market for vapes in Ukraine accounts for almost 100%, according to a Kantar study
Crime
The grey market for vapes in Ukraine accounts for almost 100%, according to a Kantar study

According to research firm Kantar, the illegal e-cigarette market accounts for 93 per cent of the total market in Ukraine. As a result, experts estimate that the budget is losing 10 billion hryvnias in this sector.

The police are investigating possible attempts by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention to reform the legal profession
Crime
The police are investigating possible attempts by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention to reform the legal profession

Law enforcement authorities have launched a pre-trial investigation into staff at the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption over alleged abuse of power.

The UAE is withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the energy crisis
Economy
The UAE is withdrawing from OPEC and OPEC+ amid the energy crisis

The United Arab Emirates has announced its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+, a move that could affect the operations of the alliance of major oil exporters. The decision was taken following a review of the country’s energy policy.

Oil prices have risen to a two-week high amid delays in negotiations with Iran
Economy
Oil prices have risen to a two-week high amid delays in negotiations with Iran

Global oil prices rose by around 3% to reach their highest level in two weeks. This came against the backdrop of stalled negotiations between the US and Iran and restricted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

The police have dismantled a weapons supply network for Russian officials and militants
Crime
The police have dismantled a weapons supply network for Russian officials and militants

The National Police announced a special operation codenamed ‘Black Cartridge’, during which a channel for supplying weapons to the temporarily occupied territories was uncovered. According to the investigation, some of the weapons were used as ‘rewards’ for Russian politicians and propagandists.

“It hasn’t been done, so get out,” said the MP, adding that senior officials at the ESBU and the SBI should be held personally accountable for their failure
Economy
“It hasn’t been done, so get out,” said the MP, adding that senior officials at the ESBU and the SBI should be held personally accountable for their failure

Danylo Getmantsev, a Member of the Ukrainian Parliament, has stated that the heads of state bodies should bear personal responsibility for the effectiveness of the bodies they lead. And, in the event of poor performance, they should resign from their posts.

Following drone attacks in Tuapse, more than half of the refinery’s storage tanks have been put out of action
War
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Following drone attacks in Tuapse, more than half of the refinery’s storage tanks have been put out of action

Following a series of drone strikes, a significant portion of the Tuapse Oil Refinery’s tank farm has been damaged or destroyed. According to OSINT analysts, most of the tanks will be out of service in the near future.

The US has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran
Economy
The US has frozen $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The US administration has announced that it has frozen a significant amount of cryptocurrency which, according to its information, is linked to Iran. The decision was taken against a backdrop of mounting economic pressure on Tehran.

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