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Ukraine has asked Israel to detain a Russian vessel in Haifa carrying stolen grain
Kyiv has stated that a Russian vessel carrying Ukrainian grain has entered the port of Haifa. The Ukrainian side is asking Israel not to allow it to leave the port.
Divorce via the Diya app in 2026: what’s already working and what isn’t yet
As of April 2026, it is not yet possible to file for divorce via the Diya portal in Ukraine. However, the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced the launch of such a service back in autumn 2025, and certain services related to divorce are already available on the Diya portal – in particular, the issuance of extracts and the reissuance of certificates.
Xi Jinping called on China and Russia to trust one another
During a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China and Russia must “trust one another”, support one another and strengthen strategic coordination. The meeting took place on 15 April against the backdrop of active contacts between Moscow and Beijing on international issues, in particular the war in Ukraine and the situation surrounding Iran.
Yuriy Belousov, Deputy Director of the ESBU, received a salary of almost 200,000 hryvnias last month
Amid complaints from the director of the Economic Security Bureau about insufficient funding, his deputy, Yuriy Belousov, received a salary of almost 200,000 hryvnias in March. By contrast, his predecessor’s salary averaged 95,000 hryvnias.
A simulation has been carried out in Europe of a possible scenario in which Russia rapidly seizes the Baltic states
A think tank in Vilnius has modelled a scenario in which Russia could force Lithuania to surrender within 90 days. The study refers to the use of modern weaponry and political factors.
Salaries of up to 2 million hryvnias and savings in the millions: what the deputy chairmen of the Sumy Regional Council declared
Four deputy chairmen of the Sumy Regional Council declared salaries ranging from 1.6 million UAH to nearly 2 million UAH in their 2025 declarations, along with cash savings, flats, plots of land, cars, loans and investments in property. Separately, the regional council disclosed the system of allowances, monthly bonuses and financial assistance for these officials.
The EU prosecutor may bring charges against Orbán’s inner circle
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect, Péter Magyar, has announced his intention to bring the country into the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. This could pave the way for investigations into the use of EU funds in previous years.
Pension Fund officials have declared millions in income, flats and cash
Yevhen Kapinus, Chairman of the Board of the Pension Fund of Ukraine, and his two deputy chairwomen – Tetiana Korol and Iryna Kovpashko – declared millions in income, flats, foreign currency cash and substantial sums in bank accounts in their 2025 declarations. According to official data from the PFU, they are the fund’s senior management.
The UK is set to supply Ukraine with 120,000 drones as part of its largest aid package
The UK has announced that it will be supplying Ukraine with a record number of drones. The delivery will include various types of drones and is set to begin this month.
Iceland and Poland have taken a decisive step towards establishing a special tribunal against Russia – Sibiga
An agreement to establish a special tribunal on Russian aggression could be adopted as early as May 2026.
Unsubstantiated assets worth 368 million hryvnias: what was uncovered regarding the heads of regional TCCs
Suspilne analysed 62 former and current heads of regional anti-corruption centres and specialised units who served between 2022 and 2026, and found that at least nine findings by the National Agency for Corruption Prevention (NAZK) concerned indications of illicit enrichment totalling 367,927,245 UAH. The focus was on both the most high-profile figures in criminal proceedings and officials whose assets, according to journalists’ estimates, corresponded to their official incomes or had remained unchanged since the start of the full-scale war.
The police have closed the case against blogger Spartak Subbota: what is the reason?
The case against a controversial blogger suspected of forging educational documents has been closed. This was due to the expiry of the statute of limitations for bringing charges.