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“Karpatnaftohim” may lay off staff: warning issued in Kalush
Authorities in Kalush have warned of the risk of a man-made and environmental emergency due to the situation at Karpatnaftohim LLC. The company is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, has a long-standing wage arrears problem, and potential mass redundancies could lead to the complete shutdown of its treatment facilities.
ABC has cancelled Jimmy Kimmel’s show following pressure from a Trump ally
ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel’s show off the air indefinitely following a scandal over his comments about the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision was made following public pressure from Brendan Carr, the chairman of the US Federal Communications Commission, who was appointed by Donald Trump.
The spring cold snap continues: forecasters have issued a warning about dangerous weather on 28 April
Today, 28 April, cool weather with night-time frosts is expected to persist across Ukraine. Light rain is also possible in some regions, whilst the rest of the country will remain dry.
Ukraine and Norway have agreed to jointly produce mid-range strike drones
Ukraine and Norway have signed an agreement to launch joint production of unmanned aerial vehicles. The agreement involves the manufacture of several thousand mid-strike drones for the Ukrainian Defence Forces.
The police have dismantled a weapons supply network for Russian officials and militants
The National Police announced a special operation codenamed ‘Black Cartridge’, during which a channel for supplying weapons to the temporarily occupied territories was uncovered. According to the investigation, some of the weapons were used as ‘rewards’ for Russian politicians and propagandists.
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings due to the protracted war and economic problems
Against the backdrop of the fifth year of the war against Ukraine, sanctions and restrictions on internet access in Russia, public discontent is growing. According to the State Sociological Centre, Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level since the start of the full-scale invasion.
Russian shelling in regions of Ukraine on 28 April resulted in deaths and injuries
Over the past 24 hours, several regions of Ukraine have reported casualties and damage caused by Russian attacks. Residential buildings, infrastructure and businesses have been targeted.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has found Vladimir Bugrov, rector of Kyiv National University, guilty of making false declarations regarding his assets
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has found Vladimir Bugrov, rector of Kyiv National University, guilty of making false declarations regarding his assets.
A star of the cult TV series “Friends” has spoken out about the writers’ sexist jokes
Actress Lisa Kudrow, who played Phoebe Buffay in the cult TV series *Friends*, has claimed that “cruel” things went on behind the scenes of the show. According to her, the show’s writers, the majority of whom were men, could react harshly to the actors’ mistakes and discussed sexual fantasies about her colleagues Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox.
Ukraine has called on the UN to halt fighting near nuclear facilities
At the UN, Ukraine called for an immediate cessation of all military operations in the vicinity of nuclear facilities. Deputy Foreign Minister Oleksandr Mishchenko stated that the Russian war poses unprecedented risks to nuclear safety, particularly due to the threats to the Chernobyl and Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plants.
The court has authorised a special investigation into the case concerning the embezzlement of funds from the ‘Finance and Credit’ bank
The Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv has granted permission for a special pre-trial investigation into a suspect in the case concerning the embezzlement of funds from the ‘Finance and Credit’ bank. The sum in question is 113 million US dollars.
IDP payments in 2026: what will change for internally displaced persons
In 2026, Ukraine is expanding its support programme for internally displaced persons. The changes relate to payments for children, pensioners, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, as well as application deadlines and the duration of support.