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In April 2026, the share of illicit tobacco products in Ukraine reached 19.8 per cent of the market. Losses to the state budget due to unpaid taxes are estimated at 33.3 billion hryvnias per year.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,390 troops in Ukraine. The Russian Federation’s total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have reached nearly 1.395 million people.
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost a further 1,190 troops in the war against Ukraine. The Defence Forces have also destroyed a tank, two air defence systems and over two thousand drones.
At the ‘Krakivets–Korchova’ border crossing, customs officers and border guards uncovered an attempt to smuggle exotic animals into Ukraine. The boot of the car contained 77 containers with live reptiles, insects and other wildlife.
The Czech Republic and South Africa were unable to decide the winner in their Group A match in the second round of the 2026 World Cup. The match ended in a hard-fought draw, with both teams securing their first points of the tournament.
Germany has sent two warships to the Red Sea amid discussions about a possible international mission in the Strait of Hormuz. No final decision has yet been taken on Berlin’s participation.
Очільник Київської школи економіки (Kyiv School of Economics) Тимофій Милованов отримав проблеми з київським гольф-клубом на Оболоні. Розповідаємо, у чому причина і що буде далі з проєктом який коштував 18 млн доларів.
The Portuguese national team failed to secure a victory in their opening Group K match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Roberto Martínez’s side drew with the DR Congo, conceding a goal towards the end of the first half.
Following the summit in France, the G7 countries agreed to step up their support for Ukraine in the area of air defence, to consider the issue of licensing military production, and to intensify the pressure on Russia through sanctions.
New drone units are to be formed on Ukraine’s border with Belarus, and territorial defences are to be strengthened in the face of the threat of an offensive.
Russian military casualties in the war against Ukraine have risen by a further 1,230 soldiers over the past 24 hours. The Defence Forces have also destroyed seven air defence systems and dozens of other pieces of equipment.
Political analyst Volodymyr Fesenko believes that Russia is gradually losing ground in the South Caucasus, and the results of the Armenian elections have provided further evidence of this trend. At the same time, in his view, Europe is increasingly seeking its own responses to security challenges, whilst NATO is undergoing a period of transformation.
