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In early 2026, Ukraine’s largest mobile operators – Kyivstar, Vodafone and lifecell – revised their tariffs almost simultaneously. On average, prices rose by 40–100 UAH, whilst for certain packages the increase amounted to a third of the previous cost.
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds has announced his resignation following incidents involving drones that entered the country from Russian territory. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga stated that the drones were Ukrainian and that their deviation from their route was due to the action of Russian electronic warfare systems.
Tyson Fury has turned down an offer from WBO heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley to fight for the title in April. Instead, following his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, the Briton has once again spoken of a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk and stated that he wants to hold the third fight in London, Las Vegas or New York.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is preparing a prisoner exchange with Russia on a 1,000-for-1,000 basis. According to him, the Ukrainian Coordination Headquarters has already handed over lists of 1,000 people to the Russian side, and the United States has undertaken to guarantee the implementation of the agreement.
On 11 May 2026, Orthodox Christians will commemorate Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Equal-to-the-Apostles and enlighteners of the Slavs. This day also marks World Technology Day and World Ego Awareness Day.
“Енергоатом” заявив, що всі українські атомні електростанції поступово переходять на ядерне паливо американської компанії Westinghouse Electric Company. Частина енергоблоків поки працює у змішаному режимі з паливом різних виробників, однак у компанії наголошують, що це не впливає на безпеку експлуатації.
Transfers between close relatives in Ukraine are exempt from personal income tax at a zero rate, provided the recipients are first- or second-degree relatives. However, the bank may still review the transaction as part of its financial monitoring procedures and request documentation proving the family relationship and the source of the funds.
МОН запускає нову ініціативу зі створення хабів перенавчання та перекваліфікації на базі коледжів. У першій хвилі оберуть 5 закладів, які зможуть перенавчити орієнтовно 100 людей, зокрема ветеранів, внутрішньо переміщених осіб та людей з інвалідністю.
In May 2026, people with a Group I disability will continue to be eligible for benefits relating to housing, transport, utilities, medicines and rehabilitation aids. However, one of the key transport discounts is only valid until 15 May.
Pina Picerno, Vice-President of the European Parliament, has stated that there was an attempt to hack her Signal account. According to her, technical evidence suggests a possible link between the attack and a coordinated campaign believed to be linked to Russia’s FSB.
Oleg Lyashko, a former MP and leader of the Radical Party, has been appointed commander of the 432nd Separate Unmanned Systems Regiment of the 11th Army Corps of the ‘East’ Operational Command. Prior to this, he commanded an unmanned systems battalion in the 63rd Separate Mechanised Brigade.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has confirmed its readiness to facilitate the safe evacuation of civilians from the occupied town of Oleshky and neighbouring settlements in the Kherson region. According to Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, more than 6,000 people remain trapped in a humanitarian crisis, including around 200 children.
