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Kushch stated that some Ukrainian drones are dependent on China
Some Ukrainian drones are manufactured using Chinese components, as domestic production of key parts has not yet been established in Ukraine.
Europe and Canada invested $574 billion in the defence sector in 2025
The United States’ European NATO allies and Canada significantly increased their defence spending in 2025. At the same time, the United States’ overall contribution remains the largest within the alliance.
The National Bank has ordered armoured cash-in-transit vehicles worth 98.9 million hryvnias
On 19 and 23 March, following the results of a tender, the National Bank of Ukraine ordered cash-in-transit vehicles for a total of 98.90 million hryvnias. This year, manufacturers are to supply eight armoured vehicles, with a 70% advance payment.
The finalists of the European play-offs for the 2026 World Cup have been decided
The semi-finals of the European play-offs for the 2026 World Cup took place. Ukraine lost to Sweden in Valencia and missed out on a place in the tournament.
A scheme involving the misappropriation of public funds at a university of culture has been uncovered in Kyiv
Law enforcement officials have announced that they have uncovered a scheme involving the misappropriation of public funds at one of the capital’s universities. According to preliminary figures, the sum involved runs into hundreds of millions of hryvnias.
The EU has approved customs reform: an agency, a hub and a levy on parcels
On 26 March, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament agreed to overhaul the EU’s customs system as part of a wide-ranging reform. This involves the creation of a European customs agency, a customs data hub and a new EU-wide fee for the processing of goods in small import parcels.
Putin has asked the oligarchs to contribute to the budget amid a sharp rise in spending on the war in Ukraine
During a closed-door meeting with leading Russian business figures, Vladimir Putin discussed the continuation of the war against Ukraine and its funding. According to several sources, he stated his intention to continue the war and suggested that businesses make voluntary contributions to the budget.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine has explained how to claim compensation for the ‘Baby Box’ scheme in 2026
Ukrainians who have given birth to a child can receive a one-off ‘Baby Box’ package or its cash equivalent at the maternity hospital. The Main Office of the Pension Fund of Ukraine in the Donetsk region has explained the conditions under which such compensation can be claimed in 2026.
Petrol prices have fallen sharply, but not at all petrol stations: fuel prices on 27 March
Prices at Ukrainian petrol stations have largely remained unchanged, but at one chain, petrol prices have fallen by as much as 3 hryvnias.
A former aide to a Member of Parliament and a member of the regional council are to stand trial in Zakarpattia over the illegal seizure of woodland
In Zakarpattia Oblast, a case concerning the unlawful use of over 2.4 hectares of forest land has been referred to court. Those implicated include a former aide to a Member of Parliament and a current member of the regional council.
When Ukrainians may be exempt from paying land tax in 2026
Following the outbreak of full-scale war, some land in Ukraine became unusable due to hostilities, landmines or occupation. The legislation provided for concessions for the owners of such plots and exemption from certain payments.
The SSU has detained a 17-year-old agent in Dnipro who, together with his father, was directing Russian strikes
A minor has been arrested in Dnipro for passing on the coordinates of targets for Russian attacks. According to the investigation, he was acting on the instructions of his father, who had been arrested earlier.