Russia is facing difficulties in mobilizing troops, which is leading to increased agitation and recruitment of citizens from poor countries as mercenaries to fight against Ukraine, and to date Ukraine has captured more than 11,000 such mercenaries.
Ukraine has captured mercenaries from Somalia, Sierra Leone, Cuba, and Nepal, and a significant number of Indian citizens are fighting on the side of Russia, according to a Ukrainian official.
In 2023, Ukrainian courts considered 3,157,293 cases, almost half as many as in 2022. The number of administrative and civil cases increased the most.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 38. 6854 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 10 kopecks.
The blocking of the Polish-Ukrainian border by Polish farmers will lead to shortages and significant price increases for various goods on the Ukrainian market, including food, clothing, and alcoholic beverages, causing losses of up to 100 million hryvnias per week for large retail chains.
Ukraine expects a decision by the IMF Board of Directors on the next $900 million tranche under the EFF program in a week.
According to the governor of the National Bank of Ukraine, Ukraine expects to receive more than $10 billion in international aid from its partners in March-April.
Annual inflation slowed to 4. 3% in February, but is expected to accelerate in the second half of the year, according to the National Bank of Ukraine.
The National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications and Informatization imposed a fine of UAH 10,450,511. 70 on Lifecell LLC for failure to comply with the requirements for providing autonomous power sources and fuel for the sustainable operation of its electronic communications network in Rivne region.
In January-February 2024, UAH 75. 3 billion was allocated from the state budget for social payments, including pensions, support for low-income families, benefits and housing subsidies, and social protection of children, families and people with disabilities.
The National Bank of Ukraine devalued the hryvnia by 29 kopecks, setting the official exchange rate at 38. 7878 UAH/USD.
The EU has adopted the world's first comprehensive law regulating artificial intelligence, including restrictions on real-time biometric surveillance in public places and requirements for transparency and compliance with EU laws for high-risk artificial intelligence systems.
In the first two months of 2024, the volume of trade through the Suez Canal decreased by 50% and through the Panama Canal by 32%, disrupting supply chains and distorting key macroeconomic indicators, according to the IMF.
In 2023, Ukrainians continue to save money: from 41% to 77% decided to save depending on the product category, although there is a positive trend compared to 2022.
Gold and bitcoin are viewed by investors as safe-haven assets in turbulent times, with gold being a stable asset and bitcoin considered a digital equivalent, although they have different underlying factors that determine their prices.
92% of Ukrainians make donations to help the Armed Forces or those affected by the war, with the average donation amounting to 147 hryvnias, and 33% of Ukrainians donate regularly.
The government is working to create a "Single Window" system in the Centers for Administrative Services to provide integrated services to veterans and their families, allowing them to access various administrative services in one place with a single set of documents.
In Sumy, kindergartens, schools, and extracurricular activities have switched to distance learning until the end of the week due to the recent russian missile attack that caused casualties and damage to buildings.
In 2023, enforcement services in Ukraine collected a record UAH 25. 21 billion in debts, which is only 6% of the total amount of debts that should have been collected from debtors.
The National Bank of Ukraine devalued the hryvnia by 10 kopecks, setting the official exchange rate at 38. 4924 UAH/USD.
The economic well-being of Ukrainian refugees has improved since May 2023: the number of those facing food or clothing shortages has decreased by 10%, employment opportunities have increased, and more than 60% have higher incomes than before February 24, 2022.
A citizen of Ukraine tried to illegally import goods worth UAH 3. 3 million from Italy, including clothes, cosmetics, amplifiers, wine, tobacco products and restricted medicines, which were seized by customs officers at the Porubne-Siret checkpoint.
Zelenskyy discussed the current mobilization in Ukraine, saying that amendments to the law on mobilization are being discussed in parliament, and the General Staff is planning further mobilization steps in accordance with their planned dynamics.
Zelenskyy believes that putin may launch a ground operation in non-nuclear countries such as Moldova or the Baltic states to destabilize them and strengthen his negotiating position.
Ukraine has a "living" plan for a just peace, which envisages holding an inaugural peace summit with leaders of civilized states in Switzerland this spring to develop decisive steps to end the war with Russia.
UAVs attacked an oil depot in Orel, Russia, damaging a 2,000-cubic meter gasoline tank and causing a leak of oil products.
Since the beginning of 2024, about 4,000 entrepreneurs have received loans worth UAH 15. 7 billion under the Affordable Loans program, with the largest amounts going to agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, and the manufacturing industry.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate at 38. 3825 hryvnia to 1 dollar.
French President Emmanuel Macron actively supports Ukraine and calls for the defeat of Russia, realizing that Europe must enjoy strategic autonomy and build up its military capabilities in the absence of the US security umbrella.
Copper Technologies, a cryptocurrency firm allegedly owned by Russian arms dealer Jonathan Zimenkov, transferred more than $4. 2 million in digital assets to Zimenkov's crypto wallet in May 2021, 19 months before he was sanctioned by the United States for aiding Russian forces.
