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Exchange rates in Ukraine: the euro is falling, whilst the hryvnia has stabilised
Towards the end of April, Ukraine’s foreign exchange market stabilised, whilst the euro exchange rate fell against the backdrop of global geopolitical tensions. At the same time, demand for foreign currency remains high, with banks reporting significant inflows of cash and outflows of deposits.
Monobank has experienced a widespread outage: users are unable to transfer money
On 29 April, the Monobank app experienced a widespread technical glitch. In these times of war, when mobile banking is an everyday tool for many Ukrainians to make transfers, pay bills and check their accounts, users are reporting problems launching the app and an inability to access key features.
Kyivstar launches the 'Ambitious' educational grant programme: what we know
Kyivstar is launching the ‘Ambitious’ educational grant programme, investing in opportunities for talented young people who, despite challenging life circumstances, are keen to obtain a high-quality education and fulfil their potential in Ukraine.
Ukraine is preparing to export weapons: Zelenskyy reveals the first details
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine is preparing to begin exporting its own weapons. According to the president, the details have already been agreed upon at the level of state institutions, and arms sales will be monitored to ensure that Ukrainian technology does not fall into the hands of Russia or countries cooperating with the aggressor state.
ThePublic has launched a partnership with MediaMonitoringBot: what this means for users
ThePublic has begun a partnership with MediaMonitoringBot.
King Charles III called on the US to support NATO and Ukraine during his address to Congress
King Charles III addressed the US Congress during his state visit, emphasising the importance of cooperation with Washington, the role of NATO and support for Ukraine. His speech came against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s visit.
Russia has attacked several regions of Ukraine; there are casualties
During the night of 29 April and over the past 24 hours, Russian forces have attacked the Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, Kherson and Dnipropetrovsk regions. The attacks have resulted in casualties, injuries and damage to civilian infrastructure.
Ukraine needs to approve a tax on parcels as part of the IMF programme
Ukraine needs to pass a law introducing VAT on low-value parcels from abroad in order to remain on track with its $8.1 billion cooperation programme with the International Monetary Fund. A review of the programme is scheduled for June, and the issue of parcel taxation has become one of the key points in the negotiations.
The government and the IMF are discussing a possible delay in the introduction of VAT for sole traders
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund are finalising discussions on the parameters for introducing VAT for sole traders. It is likely that a decision may be postponed until 2027.
The European Parliament has called for sex without consent to be treated as rape
The European Parliament has backed a resolution calling for the introduction of a single EU-wide definition of rape. The document proposes that any sexual act without freely given and informed consent should be considered rape.
Weather in Ukraine on 29 April 2026: frost and sleet
Cold weather is set to persist in Ukraine on 29 April due to an air mass of Arctic origin. Forecasters are predicting night-time frosts and daytime precipitation, with rain mixed with sleet possible in the north and west.
Over the past 24 hours, 189 clashes have taken place on the front line, with the highest number of attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk sector
Over the past 24 hours, 189 combat engagements were recorded along the front line. The Pokrovsk sector saw the highest number of attacks.