# Finance
The US has postponed sanctions against Lukoil petrol stations
The US Department of the Treasury has announced the extension of a sanctions exemption allowing the Lukoil petrol station network outside Russia to continue operating.
The euro has hit a new all-time high: the NBU has set the official exchange rates for 15 April
On Wednesday, 15 April 2026, the official exchange rate of the euro against the national currency will rise by 57 kopecks, reaching 51.32 UAH. This figure marks a new all-time high for the euro in Ukraine.
The European Commission expects the first tranche of the loan to Ukraine to be disbursed in the second half of the year
Ukraine could receive the first tranche of a €90 billion loan from the European Union in the second half of 2026. The European Commission has stated that it is ready to implement this support package.
The military levy will not be abolished after the war: Zelenskyy has signed the law
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed a bill (No. 15110) extending the military levy for three years following the end of martial law.
The EU has set conditions for Hungary in exchange for the release of €35 billion in subsidies
Following Péter Magyar’s election victory, the European Commission has begun negotiations with Hungary’s new government regarding the resumption of funding. The release of funds depends on the fulfilment of a number of conditions and the restoration of relations with the EU.
Ukraine is set to receive €1 billion in aid from Spain and Belgium – Fedorov
Brussels has also confirmed its intention to supply Kyiv with additional F-16s and spare parts for the existing aircraft.
Russia is reverting to World War II-era aircraft after failing to build a new aircraft
The Russian authorities have returned An-2 aircraft, previously earmarked for scrapping, to service
A painting by Pablo Picasso will be raffled off in a charity lottery for a donation of €100
A lottery is being held in France where you can win a portrait by Pablo Picasso by purchasing a ticket for €100. The proceeds will go towards research into Alzheimer’s disease.
The White House has warned staff of a ban on betting on prediction markets amid the war with Iran
The US Presidential Administration has issued a warning to staff regarding the prohibition on using their official positions for betting, against the backdrop of events surrounding Iran. This follows suspicions arising from substantial winnings in financial and futures markets.
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.
Card blocks in April: what amounts and transfers will the bank ask about
In April 2026, Ukrainian banks will move to the next stage of strengthening financial monitoring. The algorithms will target not only transactions worth millions, but also regular transfers of 30,000 hryvnias or more
Apple strengthens its lead: the tech giant topped the global smartphone market in 2026
Despite a shortage of components and a decline in purchasing power, the American corporation is showing growth.
