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Oil prices have fallen amid expectations of a ceasefire in the war with Iran
Oil prices fell during morning trading on 17 April. The market reacted to reports of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as well as to statements regarding possible talks between the US and Iran.
In 2025, defence spending exceeded 40% of GDP and accounted for 70% of the state budget – Svyrydenko
Ukraine spent the lion's share of last year's budget on defence.
“We need a clear plan from the ESBU,” – the Ministry of Finance has stated that the government is prepared to find the funds to finance the bureau
First Deputy Finance Minister Roman Yermolichev stated that the government would find additional funds to finance the ESBU. However, a clear plan is required from the bureau: when and how many staff members will be hired.
Trump has announced that a new round of talks with Iran could take place as early as this weekend
US President Donald Trump has stated that a second round of talks with Iran could take place as early as this weekend. He also expressed the view that the war could come to an end in the near future.
Alina Grosu has become a mum for the first time: a heart-warming photo with her baby and husband
Ukrainian singer Alina Grosu has become a mother for the first time – she has given birth to a son. According to her, the little one is growing up to be a calm baby, responds well to his mother’s voice and is already bringing his parents a lot of joy.
The cost of higher education in Ukraine has soared by 60%: the most expensive degree programmes have been revealed
Tuition fees at Ukrainian universities have risen sharply. Over the past four years, they have shot up by 60%. The sharpest increase was recorded in 2025, according to data from the education portal Education.ua.
The property of the “Kyiv Radio Plant” was sold for 23 times less than its market value
More than 10,000 square metres of property belonging to the state-owned joint-stock holding company “Kyiv Radio Plant” were transferred into private ownership for 2.7 million hryvnias, even though their market value exceeded 62 million hryvnias. According to the investigation, this concerns six properties belonging to the strategic enterprise, and the state suffered losses of over 60 million hryvnias.
France and the UK will hold a summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz without US participation
The leaders of France and the United Kingdom are organising an international meeting to discuss the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Dozens of countries will take part in the summit, though the United States will not be attending.
The Sea of Azov on the brink of disaster: Russians are preparing for a mass jellyfish harvest
The National Resistance Centre has stated that the Russian occupation administration, in collaboration with the Federal Agency for Fisheries, is preparing a large-scale jellyfish harvest in the Sea of Azov. The Ukrainian resistance warns that such intervention could severely damage the marine ecosystem.
The US is postponing arms deliveries to some European countries due to the war with Iran
The United States has informed a number of European countries of possible delays in the delivery of weapons already contracted. This is due to the increasing strain on stocks caused by the war with Iran.
Russia is stepping up its attacks and preparing a new offensive in south-eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have launched one of the largest air strikes of the year and are simultaneously preparing a new ground offensive. This was stated by Vadym Skibitsky, a representative of Ukrainian intelligence.
Ukraine is to receive the minehunter "Henichesk" from the Netherlands
The vessel will be named in honour of a Ukrainian ship lost in 2022.