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The US has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and companies for helping Iran circumvent restrictions
Washington has stepped up pressure on Tehran by imposing new sanctions on dozens of individuals and companies. The restrictions target those involved in financial schemes designed to circumvent sanctions.
The police are investigating possible attempts by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention to reform the legal profession
Law enforcement authorities have launched a pre-trial investigation into staff at the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption over alleged abuse of power.
The commander of the Latvian army wants to shoot down Russian drones at the border, but has not yet been given permission
Despite new security challenges and threats from Russia, Latvia is not yet able to shoot down Russian drones at the border, although it is keen to do so.
French actor Jean Reno has written a book about Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
In early April, the French publishing house XO Éditions released the book *The Escape* by actor Jean Reno, which centres on the story of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.
Businesses and the state can now submit claims to the International Register of Damages — five new categories have been introduced
Business representatives and government officials can now submit claims to the International Register of Damages Caused by the Russian Federation’s Aggression against Ukraine.
Trump has ordered preparations for a prolonged blockade of Iran
US President Donald Trump has instructed his advisers to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran. The White House sees this as a way of stepping up pressure on Tehran’s economy.
Ukraine is set to receive €6 billion from the EU for drones in the second quarter of 2026
The European Union will provide Ukraine with the first tranche of defence funding under the €90 billion loan programme as early as the second quarter of 2026. The funds will be used to purchase Ukrainian drones.
На заході України зростають ціни на оренду житла
На заході України за рік суттєво зросли ціни на довгострокову оренду житла. Найдорожчим і найдинамічнішим ринком став Ужгород, де двокімнатні квартири подорожчали на 46% – до 30 338 грн на місяць, а кількість доступних пропозицій помітно скоротилася.
A petition has been launched in Kyiv to honour the memory of Uncle Sasha, the caretaker who died in the terrorist attack
Residents of Kyiv have launched a petition calling for a tribute to be paid to the caretaker Oleksandr Perha, who died during the terrorist attack on 18 April whilst saving a child.
“I don’t want to politicise this”: Umerov spoke in the Rada about the Mindich case
Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, confirmed during a speech in the Verkhovna Rada that he had provided answers to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) in a case involving Timur Mindich. According to Umerov, he does not wish to politicise his involvement in the proceedings, and he has already addressed all the questions raised by the law enforcement agencies.
Russian missiles struck an industrial facility in Chuhuiv
A missile strike on an industrial site was reported in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv Oblast, on the afternoon of 29 April. No reports of casualties had been received at the time of this report.
A limited edition series of passports featuring Donald Trump is to be issued in the US to mark the 250th anniversary of independence
The US State Department is preparing to issue a special series of passports to mark the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence. The design features an image of Donald Trump alongside historical motifs.