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Digitisation of employment records: the Pension Fund of Ukraine explains whether this is mandatory
The Pension Fund has clarified that digitising employment records is not mandatory in Ukraine and that there are no fines for not having an electronic version. However, some Ukrainians are advised to submit their details in advance to avoid delays when applying for a pension.
The General Staff reported 226 combat engagements over the past 24 hours and intensive strikes by the Russian Federation
Over the past 24 hours, 226 combat engagements have been recorded on the front line. Russian forces have used aircraft, drones and artillery against the positions of the Defence Forces and populated areas.
Putin will be overthrown in a coup, according to the Daily Mail
Russian lawyer Ilya Remeslo has spoken of dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin amongst his inner circle and suggested the possibility of a change in leadership. Against the backdrop of these statements, there is growing criticism from public figures in the public sphere.
King Charles III began his state visit to the US with a meeting with Donald Trump
King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States on a four-day state visit. On the first day, they met with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House.
28 April 2026: taboos and superstitions of the day
On 28 April 2026, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine (following the New Style calendar) commemorate Saint Cyril of Turov and observe ‘Provody’ – a day of remembrance for the deceased. This day is associated with church traditions, folk taboos, superstitions and customs relating to the commemoration of the deceased.
The General Staff has reported that the Russian army has suffered over a thousand casualties in the past 24 hours
Over the past 24 hours, the Russian army has lost 1,180 troops in the war against Ukraine. Total losses since the start of the full-scale invasion have exceeded 1.3 million.
Tuapse is under drone attack again; an oil refinery is on fire
On the night of 28 April, the Russian town of Tuapse came under drone attack once again. According to Russian social media accounts and the Krasnodar Krai Operational Headquarters, a fire broke out at the oil refinery.
Marco Rubio is gaining popularity as a presidential candidate for the 2028 election
Some members of President Donald Trump’s inner circle are increasingly viewing Marco Rubio as a potential contender for the presidential nomination in 2028. His standing has strengthened thanks to his work on foreign policy and his support for the administration’s agenda.
Exemption from conscription in 2026: how much employers have to pay per employee
ThePublic explains what the minimum wage should be in 2026 to qualify for a job reservation, what taxes an employer must pay for an employee, and the circumstances under which a job reservation can be lost.
Sony’s plans for new PlayStation games have been leaked online
A list of potential PlayStation Studios projects for the coming years has appeared online. The leak mentions titles from Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Santa Monica Studio, Guerrilla Games and other Sony studios – ranging from *Marvel’s Wolverine* and *The Last of Us Part III* to a new *God of War*, *Horizon* and service-based projects.
A Ukrainian model held her wedding in Cannes with Ricky Martin and Meladze
Former “Miss Ukraine” contestant Nika Lomiya celebrated a lavish wedding in Cannes. The Kharkiv native’s chosen partner is a Kyiv-based IT entrepreneur, and guests at the two-day celebration were entertained by Ricky Martin, Valery Meladze and Maxim Galkin.
The museum has put on display captured Ukrainian military equipment belonging to North Korean soldiers who died in the war whilst serving in the Russian army
North Korea has opened a museum dedicated to soldiers who died in the war against Ukraine. It features displays of captured military equipment, presumably seized from the Ukrainian Defence Forces.