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The CEO of Rheinmetall stated that shells are available in warehouses due to a lack of funding. Hungary and Slovakia are blocking an EU loan for arms procurement.
The escalation in the Middle East has brought Russia up to $1. 9 billion in 12 days. India and China are massively increasing their purchases of Russian raw materials in Asia.
The Polish president vetoed the SAFE loan program due to security risks. Donald Tusk called it a disgrace and convened an urgent government meeting.
Starting in September 2026, payments for students of all forms of ownership will double. The minimum academic scholarship will be 4000 hryvnias per month.
The government is preparing a one-time payment of UAH 1,500 for 13 million citizens in April. Cashback of up to 15% on gasoline, diesel, and autogas is also being introduced until May 1.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified an agreement with the EIB on financing the emergency assistance system. The funds will be directed to IT infrastructure and call centers in four cities.
Lawyer Dmytro Maistro called for changes to the rules for accessing Defence City. Formal criminal proceedings and unclear audit requirements are blocking the work of enterprises.
Pensioners and beneficiaries will receive an automatic additional payment of UAH 1,500 in April. The government is also introducing cashback to compensate for diesel and gasoline costs.
Oksen Lisovyi announced free hot meals for all students starting in 2026. Over 14 billion hryvnias have been allocated in the budget for the implementation of the reform.
The Security Service of Ukraine is reportedly investigating the issue of military conscription. Investigative actions are ongoing at the city council officials.
The Russian Ministry of Finance is preparing to sequester the 2026 budget due to a twofold drop in oil and gas revenues. Infrastructure and road repair costs will be cut.
The President called on Europe to find alternative funding avenues due to Hungary's stance. Orban is blocking funds, weapons, and Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Escalation in the Middle East has closed the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to halt the export of 5 million tons of grain. This will lead to a surplus of products and a drop in prices.
The mother of Vladyslav Suvorov, Deputy Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine, owns real estate worth UAH 5 million, and his wife purchased two Toyota RAV4 cars. The official's lifestyle will be investigated after a request is submitted to the NACP.
The heads of NABU and SAP are resolutely seeking to expand their powers and reduce oversight. They have sent their proposals for changes to procedural legislation to the government: read what exactly they are proposing and what risks this entails.
The IMF loan ensured Kyiv's financial stability until May 2026. This gives EU leaders time to overcome Hungary's veto on the €90 billion aid package.
Beijing allocated 1. 3% of its GDP to the army, but the Pentagon estimates the real costs at $526 billion. The PRC plans to double its nuclear arsenal and reduce its ground forces.
The court ordered customs to automatically refund 330,000 companies. Payments do not apply to end consumers and may take several years.
The White House spent $5. 6 billion on ammunition during the operation against Iran. Democrats are demanding accountability due to the rapid depletion of army stockpiles.
The President of Poland initiated the SAFE 0% plan to modernize the army using NBP profits. Donald Tusk criticizes the idea due to a lack of real guarantees.
The US is easing restrictions on Russian oil trade due to the crisis in the Persian Gulf. This will give Russia additional funds to finance the war in Ukraine.
The contractor and technical supervision engineer did not use 238 tons of asphalt during the repair of Khotynska Street. The city budget suffered damages of 850,000 hryvnias.
Law enforcement officers also report an attempt to seize another 19 million hryvnias, and among the suspects are the former director of the state enterprise (now deputy general director of JSC "Ukrainian Defense Industry"), a former advisor, and the beneficiary of a private company.
Oleksiy Kuleba announced the introduction of self-employed carrier status and electronic certificates. Digital platforms will become tax agents.
The EU plans to extend current restrictions and approve a new package of sanctions tomorrow. The provision of a loan of 90 billion euros to Ukraine has also been confirmed.
MPs adopted a resolution against Ukraine's membership due to the risk of war and non-compliance with criteria. The government was urged to stop providing money and weapons.
Journalist Olga Khudetska discovered cash withdrawals from the MP's personal accounts without reporting. Possible fraud amounts to £1.3 million and $210 thousand.
The city mayor and officials organized a scheme to supply 214 tons of substandard fuel to 11 educational institutions. Budget losses amounted to almost UAH 2.3 million.
The parliament did not support draft law No. 14025 on taxes for digital platforms. The document provided for the abolition of benefits for parcels and changes in VAT for entrepreneurs.
The US is taking control of oil flows in Iran to pressure Beijing. The US has already done the same in Venezuela.