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A solicitor explained why the payment deferrals under the ‘Reserve+’ scheme are being cancelled and how to reinstate them
A deferral from mobilisation may be removed from the electronic military registration document if the state registers no longer confirm the legal grounds for granting it. Anastasia Kapustynska, a lawyer at the Eternix law firm, explained in which other circumstances it may be revoked and how to renew it correctly.
Former convicts in the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be allowed to transfer after one year of service
The Verkhovna Rada has passed Bill No. 15225, which extends the rights of military personnel who have been conditionally released early from serving their sentences to serve under contract. After one year in a specialised unit, they will be able to transfer to other units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and will also be entitled to full annual leave and additional grounds for discharge.
Thousands of IDP families will not receive payments because of one condition: what is this about?
Families who were granted IDP status back in 2014 but did not relocate again following the full-scale invasion may find their applications for child benefit rejected.
How and how many applications should applicants submit to ensure they don’t ‘miss out’ on university admission: an explanation from the Ministry of Education and Science
Very soon, prospective students planning to enrol on a bachelor’s degree programme will begin submitting their applications. It is therefore important for everyone to understand, right now, how to do this as effectively as possible whilst complying with all the applicable rules.
The UK government will urge the public to stock up on food and water due to cyberattacks by the Russian Federation
Due to the threat of Russian cyber-attacks, the UK is planning to launch an information campaign to explain to the British public how to prepare for emergencies. The advice will cover stockpiling food, drinking water and medicines.
The dollar is above the psychological threshold, the euro is rising: the latest exchange rates at currency exchange bureaux and banks on 15 July
Валютний ринок 15 липня розпочав день із нових коригувань: долар утримує позиції вище 45 гривень, а євро продовжує демонструвати впевнене зростання.
Will there be a 5,000-hryvnia banknote in Ukraine: what the NBU has to say about high-denomination notes
Following the National Bank’s unveiling of the new 2,000-hryvnia banknote, questions began to circulate amongst Ukrainians as to whether an even higher denomination – 5,000 hryvnias – might be on the cards.
IDPs will be able to apply for assistance online: Parliament has adopted new rules
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a new version of the law on safeguarding the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons. The legislation provides for an online portal for internally displaced persons, the ability to apply for assistance online, and the verification of information via state registers, rather than requiring paper certificates.
Eurovision 2026: Director LELÉKA has accused the organisers of the performance’s failure
Ilya Dutsyk, the director of Ukraine’s performance at Eurovision 2026, stated that the contest organisers had failed to implement a significant part of the agreed technical plan. As a result, LELÉKA’s performance on stage differed significantly from the Ukrainian team’s original concept.
Ukrainian Statehood Day 2026: the history and significance of the holiday
Today, 15 July 2026, Ukraine is celebrating Ukrainian Statehood Day. The holiday highlights the continuity of Ukrainian statehood — from Kievan Rus’ to the restoration of independence in 1991 and modern-day Ukraine.
Public transport fares in Kyiv have risen to 30 UAH: how to save money and who is eligible for concessions
From 15 July 2026, a single journey on Kyiv’s public transport will cost 30 hryvnias. Discounts have been introduced for regular passengers, and journeys purchased at the old fares can still be used for another two months.
Parliament has backed the decriminalisation of pornography at first reading: what will change
The Verkhovna Rada has approved, at first reading, Bill No. 15294, which abolishes criminal liability for the creation and distribution of pornographic content between consenting adults. At the same time, the bill increases penalties for child pornography, coercion and the sexual exploitation of children.
