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Russia wants to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region — Presidential Office
The Russian army wants to establish a buffer zone in the Vinnytsia region on the border with unrecognised Transnistria. Pavlo Palisa, Deputy Head of the President’s Office, said that this is the first time the Kremlin has made such plans, but that he does not yet see the Russians having sufficient forces to carry them out.
Diesel is now 97 hryvnias per litre: how prices at petrol stations changed on 8 April
The price of diesel fuel is rising rapidly. The sharpest price increase has been recorded at a popular petrol station – an extra 2.10 UAH per litre. The cost of Euro diesel and branded products has also gone up at other chains.
Russia has abducted children from a children’s home in Kherson and published their profiles in the Russian Federation’s database of orphans — media reports
Foster families are now being sought for the four children whom Russia abducted from a children’s home in Kherson via the Russian state portal ‘usynovite.rf’.
How Donald Trump decided to go to war with Iran
US President Donald Trump decided to go to war against Iran following a series of closed-door meetings at the White House. During these discussions, he weighed up Israel’s position, US intelligence assessments and the reservations of some members of his own team.
Iran has published a 10-point peace plan. The first talks with the US are scheduled for 10 April
Iran’s state media published a 10-point peace plan to end the war between Iran, the US and Israel. On 6 April, Iran passed it on to the US via Pakistan, and on the night of 8 April, whilst announcing a ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump described it as a working basis for negotiations, which are expected to result in a full-fledged peace agreement within two weeks.
The investigation into the Yulia Tymoshenko case has been concluded. The case will be referred to court
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office have concluded their investigation into the case involving Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Batkivshchyna party and Member of Parliament.
Industrial visa-free travel with the EU is now a step closer: Parliament has passed the law
On 7 April, the Verkhovna Rada adopted European integration bill No. 12221, which harmonises the areas of accreditation and technical regulation with EU law. This represents one of the key steps towards the future DCFTA, but the ‘industrial visa-free regime’ for Ukrainian goods has not yet come into effect.
Despite record budget losses caused by the illegal cigarette market, the Economic Security Bureau has not initiated a single investigation into the smuggling of excise goods
Over the years of the war, the budget has lost over 90 billion hryvnias due to the proliferation of illicit tobacco products. However, the Economic Security Bureau’s track record in this area is disappointing: not a single criminal case has been brought for the smuggling of excise goods, and nearly 18% of the cigarette market remains in the black market.
One of Russia’s largest oil refineries has been shut down following a drone attack
The NORSI oil refinery, which is the fourth largest in Russia, has suspended operations following a drone attack. This was reported by industry sources.
Automatic unfreezing of accounts and a ban on the sale of assets: Parliament has amended the rules for debtors
The Verkhovna Rada has approved Bill No. 14005 at its second reading. It provides for the introduction of an automatic debt recovery system in Ukraine. This mechanism will prevent debtors from concealing their assets.
ФБР попередило про постійну загрозу з боку Ірану попри заяви Білого дому
Американські спецслужби попередили правоохоронців про підвищену загрозу з боку Ірану, водночас Білий дім публічно зменшував ймовірність атак.
An oil depot in Feodosia was destroyed by fire following overnight shelling (VIDEO)
An oil depot caught fire in the temporarily occupied city of Feodosia on the night of 8 April following a shelling. The fire was reported by the Telegram channel ‘Krymsky Veter’.