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Фінмоніторинг PEP: НБУ офіційно звернувся до банків
Національний банк України рекомендував банкам не підходити формально до обслуговування політично значущих осіб, їхніх родичів і пов’язаних осіб - PEP. Регулятор наголосив, що банки не повинні автоматично відносити всіх таких клієнтів до категорії високого ризику і безпідставно обмежувати їм доступ до фінансових послуг.
Viktor Dubovyk failed to secure the support of international observers in the competition for the post of head of ARMA
The selection committee was unable to recommend Viktor Dubovyk for the post of head of ARMA, even though he remained the only candidate to have passed the preliminary stages of the selection process. The decisive factor was the lack of the necessary support from committee members delegated by international partners.
The AMCU has fined two companies over 4.1 million hryvnias for collusion in tenders
On 16 April, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine found “Maestro Group” Trading House LLC and “Plafon” LLC guilty of engaging in anti-competitive concerted practices that led to the distortion of tender results. The total fine imposed on the two companies amounted to 4,113,801 UAH.
Entrance exams for master’s programmes in 2026 can be taken abroad: list of cities
In 2026, Ukrainians living abroad will be able to sit entrance exams for master’s degree programmes outside Ukraine. The main registration period for the EIT / EAP will run from 23 April to 14 May.
Russia has been actively attacking the border areas of the Sumy region for 10 days now: what is the enemy’s objective?
Over the past 10 days, the Russian army has been actively stepping up pressure on the border areas of the Sumy region in an attempt to capture villages near the border. The civilian population from these areas has already been evacuated.
The US plan has failed — the new regime in Iran has turned out to be even tougher than the previous one
Following the US and Israeli conflict with Iran, the authors of the article argue that the influence of radical elements within the country’s political and military leadership has grown. This raises fresh doubts about the prospects for lasting peace.
Budanov personally took part in sabotage operations in Russia: details of the GUR’s special operations
The Head of the President’s Office and former head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kirill Budanov, personally took part in special operations on Russian territory. These were raids in the Graivoronskyi area of the Belgorod Oblast, where Budanov’s unit was among the first to enter.
Russia is concealing catastrophic economic losses caused by sanctions – intelligence reports
According to SAB, between 2022 and 2025 alone, Russia was forced to spend an additional $130 billion – around $32.5 billion annually – on circumventing sanctions and purchasing banned Western goods, which it had previously bought at significantly lower prices.
The court has placed Shufrich, who is accused of treason, under house arrest
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv has changed the preventive measure imposed on MP Nestor Shufrich, who stands accused of treason, from detention to round-the-clock house arrest. The court also ordered him to wear an electronic monitoring device.
The person currently heading the ESBU should also be a professional, the MP explained why Tsivinsky is ineffective
Danylo Getmantsev, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, stated that the head of the Economic Security Bureau, Oleksandr Tsyvinskyi, should be not only politically independent, but also professional and results-oriented. However, the parliamentary committee currently sees no signs of improvement within the Economic Security Bureau.
Ukraine has received over $1 billion from the UK from proceeds of Russian assets
These funds will be used to strengthen our country’s defence capabilities.
The UN has condemned the latest wave of Russian strikes on Dnipro, Kyiv and Odesa
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Matthias Schmaler, has condemned the latest wave of Russian attacks on Dnipro, Kyiv and Odesa, which have resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs emphasised that the strikes have once again targeted the civilian population and must not become a daily reality for Ukrainians.