Economy
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 Experts advise checking such data in the taxpayer's electronic account, as the information in the letters may be outdated or inaccurate.
Топ-10 компаній України за доходом у 2025 році: рейтинг YouControl
В Україні продовжується подання фінансової звітності за 2025 рік. За даними аналітичної системи YouControl, станом на початок березня звіти вже подали сотні тисяч компаній. На основі цих даних сформовано рейтинг підприємств, які отримали найбільший чистий дохід від реалізації.
Cheap drones versus expensive Patriot missiles: the dynamics of Iran's war with the US and its allies
A few days after the conflict began, the fighting took on a war of attrition character. Massive attacks by Iranian drones are putting pressure on the air defence systems of the United States and its partners in the region.
Evolution or imitation: what the director of the ESBU should really be reporting on in 2026
The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine was established as a fundamentally new analytical body designed to put an end to the era of "mask shows" and coercive pressure on business. According to the Law of Ukraine "On the Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine," the main objective of the institution is to counteract economic offences through analytics, prevention, and risk management.
Where else can you refuel at old prices: petrol stations are raising fuel prices
Fuel prices in Ukraine are rising again. In a number of petrol station chains, petrol and diesel have already risen in price by 2–4 hryvnia per litre, but some petrol stations are still maintaining their previous prices.
More than ten oil tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz after warnings from Iran
More than ten oil tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring Iran's warnings about the dangers of shipping. This was stated by a representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
