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The NEURC is raising the maximum electricity prices for businesses from 1 May
The regulator has set new price caps at up to 15–17,000 UAH/MWh in response to a request from market participants.
The Ministry of Defence has ordered Motorola body cameras for the TCC for a further 291 million hryvnias
On 17 April, following the results of a tender, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence placed an order with Dolya i Ko. Ltd. for Motorola body-worn cameras and associated equipment worth 290.91 million hryvnias. The order comprises 5,525 body cameras for military personnel of the Territorial Defence Forces and Special Forces, which are to be delivered to Kyiv by 31 July 2026.
Zelenskyy on the threat of an offensive from Belarus: the Russians have many sick people and far-fetched ideas
The Russians have plenty of crazy and far-fetched ideas, and I really don’t want Belarus to get dragged into them.
The robot revolution: Ukraine aims to replace 30% of its frontline troops with combat vehicles
Ukraine is rapidly entering a new era of warfare – an era in which machines, rather than people, are beginning to play a key role. Following the drone revolution in the air and at sea, a technological breakthrough is now taking place on the ground: Ukrainian robotic systems are no longer merely assisting, but are actively participating in assaults on enemy positions.
Olga Sumskaya has publicly addressed her sister Natalia, with whom she has not spoken for a long time
Ukrainian actress Olga Sumska publicly wished her older sister Natalia Sumska a happy birthday, despite the fact that, in her own words, she has been at odds with her for some time. To mark the occasion, she posted a rare archive photo and addressed her sister briefly on Instagram.
China is hacking into home routers and webcams around the world for spying purposes – media reports
The UK’s cyber police, in collaboration with authorities from nine other countries, have issued a warning about a large-scale espionage campaign being carried out by Chinese-linked hacking groups, who are hacking into common household devices – routers, printers and webcams – and turning them into surveillance tools.
Why did the dollar rise at the start of 2026, and how did the National Bank respond?
In early 2026, the hryvnia hit new lows against the US dollar on several occasions. The exchange rate was affected by both domestic economic issues and external events, whilst the National Bank of Ukraine responded with interventions and a tight monetary policy.
How many firearms are in circulation in Ukraine: the official figure has already exceeded 1.16 million
As of 1 April 2026, there were 812,000 officially registered owners of firearms and special equipment in Ukraine, who collectively possessed 1,166,001 firearms. Against this backdrop, the public debate on gun rights has reignited following the shooting in Kyiv, and new data from the National Police has revealed just how much the official picture has changed in recent years.
Top five: which regions saw the highest number of electric vehicle purchases in early 2026
The number of electric vehicles has risen to almost 6,000, with models from BYD and Tesla leading the market.
The Red Cross is launching a large-scale programme to support people with disabilities in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Red Cross has signed a trilateral agreement with its Finnish counterparts and the International Committee of the Red Cross to assist citizens who have become disabled as a result of the hostilities.
The EU has finally approved a €90 billion support package for Ukraine
The European Union has officially approved a €90 billion loan for Kyiv and a 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The first tranche could be disbursed in May or June.
Ukrainian troops have eliminated a group of Kenyan mercenaries who were fighting on the side of Russia
During fighting on the front line, Ukrainian units eliminated a group of Kenyan mercenaries who were fighting on Russia’s side.