Inflation in Ukraine rose to 14. 6% in March, but it is expected to decrease in the summer. By the end of 2025, it will slow down to 8.7%, thanks to the NBU's measures.
The situation in the Kostiantynivka community remains tense due to frequent shelling from various types of weapons and increased drone strikes. About 10,000 people remain in the community.
The spokesman of the OSTG "Khortytsia" stated that the Lyman direction for the Russian Federation is an attempt to reach the remnants of Luhansk region and advance on the north of Donetsk region. Also, the Russians are trying to use underground communications.
Russian occupiers changed tactics and launched assault operations in southern Ukraine. 29 units of equipment and 140 occupiers were destroyed, Ukrainian positions were held.
The head of the Desnyansky DSA department is suspected of receiving bribes from entrepreneurs for placing trading points. Receiving more than 115 thousand hryvnias has been documented.
The Deputy Head of the KCMA, Prokopiv, has been notified of suspicion. He is suspected of helping 31 men illegally cross the border.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that establishes the principles of cybersecurity for state information resources. The law defines the roles of responding to cyber threats and protecting information.
On the eve of Easter, passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border is gradually increasing, with a prevalence of entry into the country. Due to this, queues are possible in certain directions, especially on weekends.
Volodymyr Prokopiiv, who has been suspended from his duties, is suspected of organizing schemes for the illegal transfer of draft evaders to Europe. In October 2024, he was already involved in a corruption scandal.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 2152 UAH/USD, which is 4 kopecks less. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.40-40.80 UAH.
On April 17, Ukraine celebrates Fire Protection Day. Also, the World Hemophilia Day is observed globally, marking an incurable blood disease.
The head of EU diplomacy stated that the Georgian law on aligning grants with the authorities undermines the status of a candidate for the EU. It obliges the coordination of foreign donations for non-governmental organizations.
The European Union is discussing the possibility of sending military advisers to Ukraine to organize training for Ukrainian soldiers. The issue was discussed at the EU Council meeting in Luxembourg.
The occupiers shot an unarmed Ukrainian soldier in the Volnovakha district. Lubinets appealed to the UN and the ICRC due to violations of the Geneva Convention.
Ukraine and Moldova are considering the idea of restoring railway communication between Chisinau and Odessa, which will pass through Transnistria. Security will be a key issue.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that they regard the words of the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania about a possible Russian attack on Easter as an assumption. Ukrainians were urged to respond to alarms.
Ukraine is cooperating with the United States and other partners to create mechanisms for monitoring compliance with the ceasefire. The Russian Federation has already violated the energy truce more than 30 times.
The Russian group Cozy Bear sent European diplomats invitations to fake wine tastings on behalf of the European Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The letters contained malware.
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Russia has already violated the energy truce more than 30 times, damaging energy facilities. In 22 days of the truce, Russia killed 72 Ukrainians, including 11 children.
Ukrainian and American teams are actively working on an agreement on minerals. Both countries are interested in mutually beneficial cooperation and strive for a quick agreement.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has kept Yevhen Borisov, suspected of laundering more than UAH 140 million, in custody. The preventive measure was left unchanged, and the appeals of the defense were rejected.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine stated that the official position of the Bulgarian government regarding the refusal to sell equipment for the completion of the Khmelnytsky NPP has not been received. Any comments are premature.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), together with the National Police, are conducting searches in the chancellery of the Kyiv Metropolis of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP). The searches are taking place at the residence of Metropolitan Antoniy Pakanych, new suspicions are possible.
April 15 is the Day of Criminal Investigation Officers of Ukraine, Great Tuesday. Also today is International Day of Environmental Knowledge and Titanic Victims Remembrance Day.
The SBI is checking the legality of establishing disability for employees of state and law enforcement agencies. More than 2,600 cases are under suspicion, and a check on the authenticity of diagnoses has been initiated.
Nutritionists advise gradually returning to normal diet after fasting. You should not eat everything at once to avoid stomach problems.
The President of Ukraine explained why the ceasefire on the part of Russia is not working. He emphasized that Putin never wanted to end the war and called on the United States to take stronger steps to influence the Russian Federation.
A technical meeting with the participation of Ukraine and partners will be held in Turkey to create a maritime component of the "coalition of the willing". Russia is not participating in the meeting.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine denied information about a meeting with Russia in Ankara on April 15-16. Earlier, Turkish media reported on negotiations on security in the Black Sea.
Zelenskyy stated that the war will end through diplomatic means, as Putin cannot occupy all of Ukraine, and Ukraine does not have enough strength for a complete de-occupation. Ukraine will not recognize the occupied territories as Russian.
