Ukraine
SBI stopped illegal coal mining near the Svyato-Pokrovska mine. A private company obtained a license, but illegal mining caused damages to the state worth UAH 5 billion.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine are repelling attacks by the occupiers in various directions, including Kharkiv, Kupyansk and Pokrovsky. The enemy is carrying out air strikes and shelling border areas.
Oleksandr Kornienko stated that after the end of martial law, it will take at least six months to prepare for elections in Ukraine. Earlier, there were news about preparations for elections in the summer.
The SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service and Polish law enforcement officers detained Kyrylo Molchanov, who worked for Medvedchuk, in the EU. He was deported to Ukraine, where he is currently in pre-trial detention.
Russia is trying to destroy the unity of the European Union by supporting euroskeptics in order to regain control over some countries. This strategy is similar to attempts to "federalize Ukraine".
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that in 2025, Germany will provide Ukraine with 7 billion euros in military aid. 8.25 billion euros are also planned until 2029.
ARMA received a certificate of registration of copyright for the Unified State Register of Seized Assets. The agency calls it a key moment for digital transformation.
The European Parliament has stripped Peter Bystron of the AfD of his immunity after the publication of a photomontage with a Hitler salute. The incident with the publication of the provocative collage took place after the removal of the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Andriy Melnyk.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will hold a series of meetings with colleagues from NATO countries in Brussels. He also expressed interest in meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Ukraine is ready to start the first cluster of negotiations on joining the EU, working on this issue. Ukraine's integration into NATO is also ongoing, which is an important issue.
Ukraine has received a new text of the agreement on mineral resources from the United States and has started processing it. It is important that the agreement meets the interests of both parties and does not contradict European integration.
The European Commission has transferred €3. 5 billion in aid to Ukraine to support macroeconomic stability. The total financial assistance has reached €19.6 billion.
On the morning of April 1, near Scheiblingkirchen, a minibus with 8 citizens of Ukraine collided with a truck. Four Ukrainians died, and four others were seriously injured.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for paying allowances for English proficiency to civil servants. An allowance of 10% of the salary will be received by those who speak the language at a level not lower than B2.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed mopeds and motorcycles (without a side trailer) to move in the lane for scheduled vehicles. This will help reduce traffic jams and improve traffic safety.
Polish law enforcement officers detained a 47-year-old citizen of Ukraine in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship on suspicion of espionage. He is accused of reconnaissance of military facilities.
In Austria, a minibus with Ukrainians crashed into a truck. Four women died, and four others were seriously injured and hospitalized.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procedure for conducting polygraph tests for officials of customs authorities and candidates. It defines the basic principles, directions and conditions for organizing the survey.
On the night of April 1, several cases of carbon monoxide poisoning occurred in the Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions. More than 10 people were hospitalized, including four children.
Ukraine and the EIB have agreed on financing of €100 million for the restoration of critical infrastructure, including water pipes and sewage systems. The total portfolio of EIB projects in Ukraine amounts to €4.3 billion.
The SBU exposed an underground PR agency in the Kyiv region that discredited Ukraine and justified the aggression of the Russian Federation. PR specialists created more than 200 websites and promoted bankers from Putin's entourage.
The largest oil and gas producing company of Ukraine "Ukrnafta" received a net profit of 16. 38 billion hryvnias for 2024. The company is also increasing oil and gas production.
Mykhailo Fedorov spoke about the development of 5 products based on artificial intelligence, which will help the state work more efficiently, and Ukrainians receive services more transparently.
Ukrainian stand-up comedian Alla Volkova gave birth to her first child. The humorist shared a touching photo from the maternity hospital, but the gender and name of the child are still unknown.
Restoration of IT services of "Ukrzaliznytsia" may take a month. The greatest difficulties will arise with the establishment of the procurement system, which stored technical descriptions of all items.
For the first time in 11 months, the business activity expectations index exceeded the neutral level, reaching 51. 8. This was facilitated by stable consumer demand, increased production and stabilization of energy supply.
Lithuania is ready to join the "coalition of the willing" to help Ukraine. Kęstutis Budrys called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation through sanctions and the use of frozen assets.
In 2024, the largest number of criminal offenses due to aiding the aggressor state were recorded in Kyiv, Kherson and Kharkiv regions. In total, 486 cases were registered.
Ukrainian pharmaceutical manufacturers paid the least taxes in the industry in 2024, which raises questions about possible shadow schemes and unfair fiscal burden.
Ukrainians abroad do not need to present a military ticket to obtain a passport. Status verification will take place in the electronic register, and data will be entered automatically.