Economy
Szijjártó accused Ukraine of attacking the infrastructure of the Turkish Stream pipeline
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has made claims against Ukraine following reports in Russia of an attack on the Turkish Stream gas pipeline infrastructure.
The government will launch payments of 1,500 hryvnia and cashback on fuel: who will receive assistance
The government is preparing a new support package for the population, which includes a one-time payment of UAH 1,500 for pensioners and other vulnerable groups, as well as temporary cashback on fuel. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the preparation of the programme after discussions with the president.
Zelensky called on Trump to increase pressure on Putin during negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he expects the United States to exert more pressure on Russia during possible peace talks. He emphasised that Ukraine supports the negotiation process but is not prepared to accept Moscow's ultimatums.
The International Energy Agency has agreed to bring 400 million barrels of oil to market.
The countries of the International Energy Agency have agreed on a record release of oil from strategic reserves. The decision was made due to disruptions in energy supplies caused by the war in the Middle East.
Iran warned of a possible rise in oil prices to $200 and announced a transition to continuous strikes.
A representative of Iran's military command said that Tehran could move from reciprocal strikes to continuous attacks on its enemies. The country also warned of a possible sharp rise in global oil prices.
Electricity rates from 1 April: how much Ukrainians will pay
From 1 April 2026, the electricity tariff for most domestic consumers in Ukraine will remain unchanged at 4.32 UAH per kWh. Separate conditions will apply to owners of dual-zone meters and dwellings with electric heating.
The US is easing restrictions on Russian oil amid rising energy prices
The administration of US President Donald Trump has begun to ease certain restrictions on Russian oil exports. This comes amid a sharp rise in energy prices due to the conflict surrounding Iran.
An underground cigarette factory was uncovered in the Chernivtsi region
Law enforcement officers reported six members of a criminal group suspected of organising an underground tobacco factory in the Chernivtsi region. The factory had the capacity to produce over 50,000 cigarettes per day.
An attempt to illegally export pine lumber through the Tisa checkpoint was stopped in Transcarpathia
Detectives from the Territorial Administration of the Economic Security Bureau in Zakarpattia region stopped an attempt to illegally export timber across the border with Hungary. A batch of pine sawn timber was being transported through the Tisa checkpoint.
Combat brigades received 500,000 drones and other equipment through the DOT-Chain Defence system.
In seven months of operation of the DOT-Chain Defence IT system, combat units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces received 500,000 pieces of equipment, including drones, ground-based robotic systems, and electronic warfare systems. The total value of the deliveries is 23.3 billion hryvnias.
ESBU warns of mass distribution of fake emails with malicious attachments
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine has recorded cases of mass e-mailing by unidentified persons posing as representatives of the agency. The messages contain requests to provide constituent, financial, and tax documents.
The SSU attacked an oil depot in the Krasnodar region with drones (VIDEO)
On 12 March, following a drone attack, a fire broke out at an oil depot in the Tikhoretsky District of Krasnodar Krai, Russia. According to official reports, there were no casualties.
