State budget
Yulia Svyrydenko discussed reforms and preparations for program review with Kristalina Georgieva. Ukraine has already received the first tranche of $1.5 billion.
The government and parliament have fulfilled the conditions for receiving the tranche by adopting a package of reforms. Svyrydenko and Coș discussed technical issues related to securing the first tranche of the €90 billion EU loan.
The State Tax Service (STS) under the leadership of Tetiana Kiriyenko enabled the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) to equate aircraft leasing with royalties and open cases against airlines. This threatens double taxation, losses for airlines, and the complete destruction of the civil aviation industry.
The insolvency practitioner sold 10,000 square meters of strategic property for UAH 2. 7 million instead of UAH 62 million. The suspect faces liability.
Officials of the utility company fictitiously employed 90 people and illegally exempted 13 men from mobilization. The amount of damage to the budget amounted to 15 million hryvnias.
The minimum tax liability is distributed among the owners proportionally to the period of land use. The previous owner pays until the moment of sale, and the new owner pays from the month of acquiring rights.
Lavrov announced Russia's readiness to supply resources to Beijing amid the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. China is looking for a replacement for 40% of its oil imports due to the crisis in the region.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed energy resilience and joint UAV production with Sergio Mattarella. Italy confirmed the stability of its support.
Ukraine received the last tranche from Britain, amounting to almost $1 billion. The funds will be directed to defense capabilities within the framework of the G7 credit mechanism.
The NATO Secretary General urged countries to increase investment in Ukraine's defense. Germany and Britain led the Contact Group after US demands for funding.
Over 25,000 families have purchased housing under the state mortgage program. Almost half of the borrowers are military personnel and security sector employees.
In January-March 2026, the state fully funded social expenditures. The largest share of funds was directed to pensions and support for internally displaced persons.
Property owners paid 14. 5% more taxes compared to last year. Kyiv became the leader in payments, providing 20% of the total amount.
The company forged documents of origin for goods to evade customs duties. Due to the machinations, the state budget lost over 9.8 million hryvnias.
Valdis Dombrovskis urges the US, Japan, and Britain to accelerate funding due to payment delays. Currently, only 15 out of 45 billion euros have been secured.
The organizers illegally extracted 18,000 cubic meters of sand for the construction of the terminal. Directors of companies and the mayor of a city in Odesa region are involved in the scheme.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine is intensifying cooperation with state bodies to develop a system of prosthetics and rehabilitation. According to FPU head Serhiy Byzov, the key priority is to create an effective, accessible, and human-centered system that will help military personnel, veterans, and civilians return to a full life faster.
"Stop-Parasite" plans to control the use of international aid by "professional activists," - veteran.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
Losses in Russia's water supply industry have reached 36 billion rubles due to low tariffs. 3% of networks become obsolete annually, and one in nine Russians lacks access to drinking water.
Average oil supplies from Russia fell to a minimum since August due to the shutdown of terminals in Novorossiysk. Military operations prevent the Kremlin from profiting from prices.
The Italian Prime Minister considers it premature to return to Russian gas despite the energy crisis due to the war in Iran. Economic pressure remains the main weapon.
In Odesa region, a scheme for embezzling budget funds during the reconstruction of a barracks was exposed. The suspect entered false data into the acts of completed works.
Volyn customs officers seized 8 undeclared luxury bags from bus passengers at the Yahodyn checkpoint. The offenders will pay a fine of 30 percent of the goods' value.
The President approved the extension of military tax payments after the lifting of martial law. This will allow attracting 140 billion hryvnias to the state budget annually.
Hungary's next leader will not hinder funding for Ukraine after Orbán's resignation. Budapest will only maintain its refusal to participate in the loan itself.
The President of the European Commission stated that energy import costs increased over 44 days. EU governments are advised to coordinate oil and gas reserves.
The European Union plans to quickly approve funding for Ukraine after Péter Magyar's victory in the elections. The new Hungarian leader promises close cooperation with Brussels.
The Cabinet of Ministers will allocate a subvention for the complete renovation of natural science and technology classrooms. Funds will be received by lyceums that will join the network of specialized schools in 2027.
In March 2026, UAH 555 billion passed through RROs, which is 22. 9% more than last year's figures. The number of issued receipts increased to 932.9 million units.