# Finance
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.
Stefano Gabbana has stepped down as CEO of Dolce & Gabbana, but will retain a creative role
Gabbana’s resignation from her supervisory roles took effect on 1 January 2026. The company described this as a ‘natural evolution of its organisational structure and management’.
Relatives of prisoners of war and those missing in action have been warned about a dangerous scam
Criminals may gain remote access to your phone, personal data and online banking.
Fraudsters are making widespread use of fake calls from a ‘bank’ – a warning from monobank
Oleg Gorokhovsky, co-founder of the monobank project, stated that the most common method used by fraudsters to deceive cardholders is to make calls asking them to press certain numbers.
Donald Trump’s inner circle is suspected of exploiting the war for personal gain
Against the backdrop of the conflict surrounding Iran and sharp fluctuations in oil prices, attention has been drawn to major stock market deals concluded shortly before US President Donald Trump’s statements. Some experts suggest there may be signs of insider trading, whilst the White House rejects such allegations.
The decline of the Russian automotive industry: KAMAZ has shortened the working week, AvtoVAZ has halted production
Russia’s two largest car manufacturers – Kamaz and AvtoVAZ – have found themselves in a state of systemic crisis, which the official rhetoric about the industry’s ‘resilience’ is no longer able to conceal.
