Economy
ESBU will spend nearly UAH 250,000 on satin scarves, eco-friendly bags and souvenirs
The Economic Security Bureau will spend nearly a quarter of a million hryvnias on the purchase of satin scarves, eco-friendly bags, and souvenir products. The supplier of these goods will be a Kyiv-based sole proprietor and his companies.
Financial monitoring of banks: what transfers may be checked in 2026
Ukrainian banks have tightened control over their customers' financial transactions. Some transactions may be subject to financial monitoring even for relatively small amounts.
Ukraine has resumed electricity exports after a pause since November
Ukraine has resumed selling electricity abroad, but only in very small volumes for now. Supplies are only possible during hours when there is a surplus in the power system.
MPs want to force the ESBU to publish its annual report on its work on the open data portal
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Digital Transformation has published its conclusion on draft law 14270-1, which proposes to oblige the Economic Security Bureau to publish its annual report on its official website and on the Unified State Web Portal of Open Data.
Subsidies from 1 April: who will continue to receive assistance automatically, and who will have to submit an application
From 1 April 2026, housing subsidies in Ukraine will continue to be calculated according to the current rules. Most recipients will receive assistance automatically, but some citizens will have to reapply.
Cashback in March: which banks return up to 20% for purchases
Ukrainian banks have updated their cashback programmes for March. Some financial institutions offer up to 20% cashback on certain purchases, ranging from transport and flowers to home goods and entertainment.
Qatar has halted liquefied gas production due to conflict in the region
Qatar has declared force majeure on liquefied natural gas exports and is completely halting the liquefaction process. According to estimates, it could take at least a month to restore normal production and export levels.
After searches by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) at the Volyn Customs Office, one person involved in the case resigned, while another went on maternity leave, according to Dmytro Stasenko.
Following searches at the Volyn customs office, one person involved in the NABU corruption case resigned, while another took parental leave. This was announced by the head of the agency, Dmytro Stasenko.
China to increase defence spending by 7 per cent as part of army modernisation by 2035
China will increase its defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026. The country's authorities explain this with plans to modernise the armed forces and strengthen military capabilities.
The number of regions with budget deficits has risen sharply in Russia
The financial stability of regions in the Russian Federation is deteriorating. In 2025, regional budget deficits increased significantly, and the number of federal subjects with insufficient funds grew.
Individual entrepreneurs began receiving notifications about tax arrears
Individual entrepreneurs have started receiving electronic notifications about tax arrears. Experts advise checking such data in the taxpayer's electronic account, as the information in the letters may be outdated or inaccurate.
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