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The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has presented an algorithm for searching for and returning cultural property illegally removed from the territory of the state. The relevant work is coordinated by an interdepartmental group with the involvement of law enforcement agencies and international partners.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft law No. 15028, which proposes changing the procedure for granting deferrals from mobilisation to volunteers under the age of 25. The document provides for the possibility of granting deferrals until the age of 25 instead of a fixed term.
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to classify JSC First Investment Bank (PINbank) and JSC MOTOR-BANK as insolvent. The decision is related to their failure to comply with the requirements for submitting financial recovery plans.
The Spanish Office for the Reconstruction of Ukraine will allocate €200 million for the implementation of projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The funding will support the modernisation and restoration of key facilities.
From 1 March 2026, the electricity tariff for the population in Ukraine will remain unchanged at 4.32 UAH per kWh. This price will remain in effect until at least 30 April 2026.
On the morning of 21 February, Russian troops launched an air strike on the city of Sumy. Three civilians, including two children, were injured in the attack.
From March 2026, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, and certain categories of pensioners will receive an increase in payments to 1,000 hryvnia. At the same time, some pensioners will not be subject to indexation.
In Odesa, a night-time attack by strike drones damaged civilian and energy infrastructure, including residential buildings, a lyceum, and warehouses belonging to an energy company. Two people were injured.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Youth and Sports reviewed and supported a bill that provides for the creation of specialised sports classes in general secondary education institutions.
Between 20 and 25 February, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in river water levels due to thawing and precipitation, which could lead to flooding in a number of regions.
From 1 March 2026, Ukraine will not introduce a new mobilisation model, but will tighten control over military registration, digital checks and data entry into state registers.
From 2 March 2026, banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnia issued between 2003 and 2007 will cease to be legal tender. They will be completely withdrawn from circulation, but can be exchanged free of charge.
