# Finance
Britain is imposing new sanctions on Russia — over drones and the recruitment of migrants for the war
The UK has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia. The restrictions target 35 individuals and companies that supplied components for drones and helped recruit foreign fighters for the war.
Bitcoin has surpassed $80,000 for the first time in three months
The price of Bitcoin, the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, has risen above $80,000 for the first time in over three months, amid a rally in Asian stock markets.
Canada is allocating an additional $200 million to the PURL programme
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the allocation of an additional $200 million to Ukraine under the PURL programme.
Apostille on tax documents: rules and requirements 2026
The State Tax Service reminds citizens of the rules regarding the affixing of an apostille to official documents for use abroad and urges them to carefully check the status of their documents before submission
US national debt has surpassed the psychological threshold of 100% of GDP and continues to rise
The US national debt has officially exceeded the country’s annual gross domestic product, approaching levels last seen during the Second World War.
When prices will fall and GDP will rise: The National Bank has issued a forecast for 2026–2028
The National Bank of Ukraine has presented its updated macroeconomic forecast. Due to the challenging situation in the energy sector and events in the Middle East, economic growth has slowed and prices are rising faster. However, the regulator expects the situation to stabilise as early as 2027.
Law enforcement officials have informed Kolomoyskyi of a new charge — media reports
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General have announced new charges against businessman Ihor Kolomoyskyi in connection with the embezzlement of hundreds of millions of hryvnias from PrivatBank.
Compensation for damages caused by Russian aggression: the Verkhovna Rada has ratified the Convention
On 30 April, the Verkhovna Rada ratified the Convention on the Establishment of an International Compensation Commission for Ukraine (Registry No. 0371). The decision forms part of the establishment of an international mechanism for compensating Ukraine for the damage caused by the Russian Federation’s armed aggression.
Kyivstar launches the 'Ambitious' educational grant programme: what we know
Kyivstar is launching the ‘Ambitious’ educational grant programme, investing in opportunities for talented young people who, despite challenging life circumstances, are keen to obtain a high-quality education and fulfil their potential in Ukraine.
Ukrzaliznytsia to receive €54 million from the EBRD: where will the money go?
Ukrzaliznytsia is set to receive €54 million in grant funding as part of a joint project with the European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The court has authorised a special investigation into former regional official Ivanyushchenko
An investigating judge at the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) has ordered a special pre-trial investigation into a former Member of Parliament from the Party of Regions. He is suspected of embezzling 18 hectares of land near the ‘Stolychny’ market, with a total value of over 160 million hryvnias.
New rules for foreign currency payments: what the NBU has changed
The National Bank has clarified the procedure for executing payment instructions in foreign currency and bank metals for payment service providers.
