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Taras Tsymbaliuk was involved in a road accident in Kyiv — media reports
Ukrainian actor Taras Tsymbaliuk was involved in a road accident in Kyiv. He was sitting in the passenger seat.
Britney Spears has checked into rehab. A few weeks ago, she was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
The singer Britney Spears has checked into a rehabilitation centre for drug addicts. A month ago, she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Germany has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2027
Ukrainians currently in Germany due to the war will be able to continue to stay in the country legally. The special status has been extended until 4 March 2027.
2026 Training Voucher for Veterans: who is eligible for 33,280 UAH
In 2026, veterans, combatants and former military personnel will be eligible to receive a state voucher for training, retraining or professional development. The maximum amount of such support is 33,280 UAH, and the employment centre must decide on the issue of the voucher no later than the eighth working day after the submission of documents.
Zheleznyak announced Petrov’s new booking via ‘Korysne TV’: what is known
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak claimed that media figure Volodymyr Petrov had allegedly once again secured an exemption from mobilisation – this time through the television and radio company “Korysne TV”. At the same time, the MP made new allegations regarding a possible discrepancy between Petrov’s official income and his assets, and also mentioned criminal proceedings which, according to him, have already been opened against him.
Military pay in 2026 has been put on hold: Friz explains why
The issue of increasing pay for military personnel in 2026 has once again stalled in parliament. MP Iryna Friz stated that the Rada is not pushing ahead with the relevant legislative changes, and that one of the main reasons is the current link between pay rises for military personnel and the automatic increase in pensions for military pensioners.
Students at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv have written to the Ministry of Education and Science demanding that Rector Bugrov be suspended pending an investigation
A conference of students at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv endorsed a petition to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine calling for the temporary suspension of Rector Volodymyr Bugrov.
Cryptocurrencies in the 2025 declarations: nearly 2,800 officials have declared Bitcoin, USDT and meme coins
In their 2025 declarations, 2,783 Ukrainian officials declared cryptocurrency holdings. This is more than 30% higher than the previous year. The stablecoin USDT featured most frequently in the declarations, whilst Ethereum and Bitcoin also remained among the most popular assets.
Old $100 notes from 1996: how to exchange them and what to do if they are refused
Both banks and currency exchange bureaux in Ukraine are required to accept 1996-issue US$100 banknotes, provided the note is genuine and has no significant damage. The year of issue alone does not constitute a valid reason for refusing to exchange the note, and all US dollar designs remain legal tender regardless of their date of issue.
UBD status in 2026: who will receive it automatically, and who needs to apply
In 2026, there will be two ways to obtain combatant status in Ukraine: automatically via the Unified State Register of War Veterans, or by submitting an application and supporting documents to the relevant commission. The automatic mechanism applies to serving military personnel, whilst volunteers who have been discharged from service and those whose details have not been entered into the register will have to go through a separate procedure.
The Rada has passed a law on new rules for verifying length of service for pension purposes: details
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 13705-d, which amends the rules for verifying insurance records for the purposes of pension awards and recalculations. The legislation is intended to simplify the procedure for people who do not have a complete set of paper documents, whilst the Pension Fund will be required to explain more clearly exactly which details are missing. Separately, another important issue for pensions is ongoing in 2026 — the completion of the transition period for the digitisation of paper employment record books by 10 June.
1657 complaints against the TCC in three months: the Ombudsman’s Office has identified the most common violations
In the first quarter of 2026, the Office of the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights received 1,657 complaints regarding possible violations by the Territorial Recruitment Centres and the Special Recruitment Commissions. The most common complaints concerned the conscription of those not subject to mobilisation, the process of undergoing medical examinations by military medical commissions, and appeals against decisions made during mobilisation procedures.
