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The Military Ombudsman has identified the main causes of the conflict
Military Ombudsman Olga Reshetilova stated that conflicts with commanders are not the main reason for desertion. According to her, desertion most often occurs among newly mobilised soldiers, and the primary cause is consistently the fear of death and the desire to save one’s life.
The TCC has issued a reminder of the consequences of failing to pay a fine for breaching mobilisation regulations
The Volyn Regional Military Registration and Enlistment Office has reminded the public that, in the event of non-payment of a fine for breaching military registration or mobilisation regulations, the case may be referred to the enforcement service for compulsory collection. In such cases, the amount owed increases and additional restrictions may be imposed on the debtor.
Pope Leo XIV called on world leaders to lay down their arms
In his Easter message “Urbi et Orbi” on 5 April, Pope Leo XIV called on those who “hold weapons in their hands” to lay them down, and on those with the power to wage war to choose peace based not on force but on dialogue.
A drop in temperatures, rain and gale-force winds: the weather in Ukraine from 6 to 10 April
The weather in Ukraine is set to change this week: on 6 April, a weather front will bring rain and strong winds, and by 7–8 April, temperatures will drop by a further 5–7 degrees. Meteorologists are also warning of ground frosts at night, with sleet possible in some areas midweek.
A new pair of storks has settled in Odarka and Hrytsyk’s nest
On 2 April, a new pair of storks formed at the nest in the village of Lelyaky in the Poltava region, which Ukrainians have been monitoring for several years. Once the second bird arrived, it became clear that the male had been the first to arrive at the nest, where he had been preparing it and waiting for the female.
Scammers are posing as Ministry of Internal Affairs services: how to avoid losing money
Criminals are creating fake websites that mimic the official websites of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ service centres in order to trick Ukrainians into handing over money, personal data and copies of documents. The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Main Service Centre urges people to use only official channels when applying for and collecting a driving licence.
Magnetic storms on 6 April 2026: what will solar activity be like on Monday?
No significant geomagnetic storms are forecast for Monday, 6 April. A calm geomagnetic situation is expected, and solar activity levels will remain moderate and safe for most people.
6 April 2026: a church holiday, Great Monday and prohibitions
On 6 April, according to the new church calendar, the faithful commemorate Saint Methodius, Archbishop of Moravia. Holy Week begins on this day, and Great Monday is considered one of the most austere and significant days of Great Lent.
The American Dream or European customs duties: why cars cost 30–60% less across the Atlantic
Vehicle prices in the US market remain significantly lower than in European countries. Experts cite radically different taxation systems and the structure of domestic markets as the main factors behind this difference
‘It’s easier to print money than not to pay’: Oleksiy Kushch on pensions
Ukraine will not stop paying pensions, even if EU aid is delayed. According to an expert, it would be more advantageous for the state to issue more hryvnia than to allow social payments to cease entirely
A national record for the largest-scale Easter egg painting event has been set in Lviv
On the eve of Easter, a new national record was set at the Lviv Palace of Arts: 1,720 participants created Easter eggs simultaneously. The record brought together city residents, students, cadets and visitors around an ancient tradition and an important charitable cause
The energy sector under double pressure: Olga Buslavets on the state of the market and new PSO regulations
This week, the market remains influenced by two key factors: regulatory changes and security risks. Continued shelling is causing power shortages, whilst the updated regulatory framework is shifting the balance in the gas and electricity markets
