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Not everyone will receive utility bill assistance: who might be refused payment
Not all applicants will be eligible for financial assistance to cover housing and utility costs. According to the journalist, the scheme has several strict conditions, which means that some people may be turned down as early as the application stage.
Easter 2026 weather forecast: where in Ukraine to expect frost, rain and sleet
On Easter 2026, which Orthodox and Greek Catholic Christians in Ukraine will celebrate on 12 April, the country will experience cool and unsettled weather. Over the weekend of 11–12 April, forecasters expect cloudy skies, occasional rain, and in some regions – night-time frosts and even sleet in the Carpathians.
The cyber police warn: do not post your documents online
How fraudsters collect personal data and create fake documents
The US is not counting on negotiations with Iran, as evidenced by plans to ease sanctions on Russian oil
The US expects the sanctions exemptions on Russian oil to be extended. Such a move could pave the way for a similar decision regarding Iranian oil.
Relations between the Vatican and the US have become strained following a series of controversial statements and meetings
The US has denied reports that pressure has been exerted on the Vatican to support the American position. Meanwhile, Rome is concerned about the nature of its contacts with Pentagon representatives.
Students and those in arrears on utility bills have been added to lists for deployment to the front line in Russia — intelligence reports
Russia is facing growing difficulties in recruiting people willing to fight – in the regions, lists of ‘volunteers’ are being drawn up comprising people in arrears with their utility bills and students.
Vitali Klitschko is being asked to give a public account to the community: a petition
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko is being called upon to deliver a public report to the city’s residents. This refers to the regular report that the mayor is required to deliver at least twice a year — publicly, transparently and with an opportunity for questions.
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea for the second time this week
Polish F-16s intercepted a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea for a second time. The aircraft was flying without a flight plan and with its transponder switched off.
The Ministry of Health’s new hospital admission criteria: will patients have timely access to hospital care?
The Ministry of Health has put forward a draft order on the standard ‘Recommended criteria for the hospitalisation of patients for inpatient care’ for public consultation. The ministry states that the document is intended to introduce a uniform approach to hospitalisation, but some members of the medical community are already warning that, in its current form, it could restrict patients’ access to timely inpatient treatment.
Oil prices are rising amid restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose at the end of the week due to concerns over supplies from Saudi Arabia and a sharp drop in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
40,000 UAH in Kyiv for damage caused by shelling: who is eligible for assistance
In Kyiv, residents of buildings where utility networks have been damaged as a result of Russian attacks are eligible for a one-off financial payment of 40,000 UAH. The payment is provided under the city’s ‘Care. For the People of Kyiv’ programme and is available to owners or co-owners of properties damaged after 1 January 2026.
Міноборони: у Резерв+ скасували статус “в розшуку” для 32 жінок
Міністерство оборони заявило, що помилковий статус “в розшуку” для жінок у застосунку Резерв+ уже скасували. Йдеться про 32 випадки, які виникли через технічну помилку в одному з районних ТЦК. У відомстві запевняють, що штрафів нікому не виписували, а повністю зняти цих жінок із військового обліку планують до кінця квітня.