Olena Duma opposed draft law No. 12374-d on ARMA reform, although it was supported by the G7 ambassadors. People's Deputies believe that Duma is sabotaging changes in the agency.
More than 160,000 war crimes of the Russian Federation have been documented in Ukraine. Most often these are shelling, torture, looting, murder and sexual violence.
Ukraine plans to oblige online platforms to fully identify sellers. This is necessary to avoid tax disputes and implement the EU directive.
On May 9, EU foreign ministers will meet in Kyiv. They will announce the allocation of 1 billion euros for the production of weapons in Ukraine.
Approximately 280 cases of executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian occupiers have been recorded in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the year, more than 50 Ukrainian soldiers have already been executed.
Some universities in Kyiv are switching to distance learning on May 8-9, taking into account the threats. The Ministry of Education and Science did not give such recommendations, the decisions are made by the institutions independently.
Ukrainian defense industry enterprises will be able to produce up to 10 million drones in 2025, provided there are state orders. The government has introduced programs for financial support, preferential lending, and grants.
April frosts hit apricots the most, and peach prices may increase by 20-25% in summer. There are also losses in the blueberry and apple harvest.
ARMA failed to comply with the court decision to reinstate Vladyslav Romanov to his position, filing appeals. This indicates a disregard for the rule of law under the leadership of Olena Duma.
In 2024, the heads of the Verkhovna Rada committees collectively received almost UAH 18 million. Oleksandr Merezhko received the highest salary, and the salaries of the heads of secretariats collectively exceeded UAH 33.7 million.
Ukraine needs more Patriot systems to protect against ballistic missiles, but they are expensive. Patriots successfully shoot down targets, but debris still falls, creating a threat.
In Kyiv, a PrivatBank terminal exploded, damaging the establishment's furniture. Fortunately, no one was injured. The bank refused to accept the burned terminal, and the establishment decided to get rid of all the bank's terminals.
Nutritionist Dori explained how to choose dry breakfasts correctly. It is important to pay attention to the composition: sugar, oils, list of ingredients, protein and fiber content.
The Kyiv City State Administration reported that measures are underway to put into operation an automated fare payment system in the capital's minibuses. Non-cash payment is already being tested on some routes.
Electronics are hardly produced in Ukraine, and imports are mainly carried out through "gray" schemes, in particular for dual-purpose goods for drones, which complicates control and increases risks.
Since the beginning of the war, 733 sports facilities have been damaged. 463 athletes have not returned to Ukraine, there is a significant shortage of young coaches, and children are leaving the country.
The Institute of Agriculture of the North-East of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences creates unique varieties of buckwheat, hemp and other crops. Their developments occupy a significant part of the sown areas of Ukraine.
In the first quarter of 2025, the police received 32,268 reports of domestic violence, which is 23,600 less than in 2024. Also, 26,076 administrative offenses were detected under Article 173-2 of the Code of Administrative Offenses.
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 463 Ukrainian athletes and team members have not returned to Ukraine after international competitions. Earlier it was reported about the non-return of more than 500 men who left with letters from the Ministry of Culture.
The children who were injured in the dog attack in Brovary have returned to school. The animal has been caught and placed in a shelter.