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The World Bank expects energy prices to rise by 24% in 2026
Oil and gas prices could reach their highest levels since 2022 this year, against a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical instability and logistical disruptions
The case concerning the embezzlement of 5.5 million hryvnias in connection with the procurement of electronic warfare equipment and FPV drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been referred to court
An indictment has been filed in court in a case involving the embezzlement of over 5.5 million hryvnias during procurement for military units. The accused include a former director of a municipal enterprise and the head of commercial entities.
The 9 May parade in Moscow will take place without military equipment due to the ‘operational situation’
The Russian Ministry of Defence has announced that no military equipment will take part in the 9 May parade on Red Square in Moscow. This decision was attributed to the ‘current operational situation’.
Debts during the war: Parliament seeks to protect creditors from inflation
The Verkhovna Rada is proposing to clarify the rules on recovering inflation-related losses on overdue monetary debts during martial law. For the average citizen, this means one simple thing: if a debtor delays repayment, they must compensate not only for the debt itself, but also for the loss in value of that money due to inflation.
How we’ll be spending the May bank holidays in 2026: will there be any extra days off?
In May 2026, Ukrainians will traditionally celebrate two public holidays: Labour Day on 1 May and the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War on 8 May. In peacetime, Ukrainians would have had the days off from 1 to 3 May, as well as from 8 to 10 May inclusive. However, due to the imposition of martial law, the rules regarding public holidays have been temporarily amended.
Ukraine is tracking ships carrying grain seized by Russia
Ukraine is monitoring vessels carrying agricultural products that Russia has illegally exported from the temporarily occupied territories. The Foreign Ministry has stated that it will respond to all such cases, and this does not apply solely to Israel.
Poland will supply Ukraine with military equipment so that it can be tested on the front line
Poland’s Deputy Minister of Defence, Cezary Tomczyk, has stated that the country will test military equipment on the Ukrainian front in order to strengthen cooperation.
Drones attacked Orsk and the Perm Region; strikes were carried out on oil refineries and industrial facilities
On the night of 29 April, drones attacked facilities belonging to Russia’s fuel and energy sector. An oil refinery in Orsk and industrial facilities in the Perm Krai were targeted.
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.