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The Ministry of Culture presented an algorithm for returning Ukraine's cultural treasures
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has presented an algorithm for searching for and returning cultural property illegally removed from the territory of the state. The relevant work is coordinated by an interdepartmental group with the involvement of law enforcement agencies and international partners.
The Rada proposes to change the procedure for deferring mobilisation for volunteers under 25 years of age
The Verkhovna Rada has registered draft law No. 15028, which proposes changing the procedure for granting deferrals from mobilisation to volunteers under the age of 25. The document provides for the possibility of granting deferrals until the age of 25 instead of a fixed term.
From 1 March, the electricity tariff will remain at 4.32 UAH per kWh.
From 1 March 2026, the electricity tariff for the population in Ukraine will remain unchanged at 4.32 UAH per kWh. This price will remain in effect until at least 30 April 2026.
From March, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, with some recipients receiving an increase of 1,000 hryvnia.
From March 2026, pensions in Ukraine will be indexed, and certain categories of pensioners will receive an increase in payments to 1,000 hryvnia. At the same time, some pensioners will not be subject to indexation.
In 2025, the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine increased by 26 per cent.
Civilian casualties in Ukraine due to explosive violence increased significantly in 2025. Researchers attribute this to an increase in attacks on cities and infrastructure.
The Council Committee supported a bill on the creation of sports classes in schools
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Youth and Sports reviewed and supported a bill that provides for the creation of specialised sports classes in general secondary education institutions.
The State Emergency Service warns of flooding in seven regions of Ukraine
Between 20 and 25 February, Ukraine is expected to see a rise in river water levels due to thawing and precipitation, which could lead to flooding in a number of regions.
Mobilisation extended until May 2026: what will change for conscripts from 1 March
From 1 March 2026, Ukraine will not introduce a new mobilisation model, but will tighten control over military registration, digital checks and data entry into state registers.
Paper 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnia notes will disappear from circulation in March 2026.
From 2 March 2026, banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5 and 10 hryvnia issued between 2003 and 2007 will cease to be legal tender. They will be completely withdrawn from circulation, but can be exchanged free of charge.
Bachelor's degree in three years: the Ministry of Education and Science explained the conditions for transitioning to the new model
Ukraine plans to reduce the duration of bachelor's degree programmes to three years as part of the transition to 12-year school education. The new system will be implemented in stages and will remain in effect provided that the training profile is maintained.
Ukraine launches eCheck pilot project: which banks and retail chains have joined
Ukraine has launched a pilot project called eCheck, a state programme for electronic cheques that will allow buyers to receive purchase confirmations in a banking app. The initiative is designed to simplify business operations and reduce costs for entrepreneurs.
An exhibition featuring Ukraine's only painting associated with Caravaggio has opened in St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
The National Reserve "Sofia Kyivska" has opened an exhibition project entitled "In the Light of Caravaggio. Salvation. Research. Restoration" was opened at the National Reserve "Sofia Kyivska". The central exhibit is the painting "The Taking of Christ" ("The Kiss of Judas"), which is the only work in Ukraine associated with the name of the Italian artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
