Ukraine

About 20 million hectares of land are currently used for growing grains and oilseeds in Ukraine, of which more than 13 million hectares are spring crops sown in the spring, despite the fact that 15-18% of agricultural land remains under temporary occupation.

The Ukrainian Eurovision team, alyona alyona & Jerry Heil, held two stage rehearsals and two general rehearsals, including one where the jury voted, actively preparing for their performance in the semi-finals.

15 thousand entrepreneurs have received grants under the eRobota program in Ukraine, supporting new businesses and creating thousands of new jobs, contributing to the gradual economic recovery and improving business activity.

The European Union is proposing to ban political parties, think tanks and other groups from accepting funding from Russia, as well as to ban the use of the Russian central bank's financial messaging system as part of the next package of sanctions against Russia.

The unified entrance exam for master's degree programs in Ukraine will consist of two parts with 30 and 27 questions, respectively. The Ministry of Education and Science expects about 90,000 students to apply for a master's degree this year.

The former Ukrainian prisoner of war's mother and grandmother were returned to Ukrainian-controlled territory after fleeing russian occupation and threats.

Due to the cold snap, electricity consumption in Ukraine is growing, with record high maximum import capacities planned for certain hours, while the weather has cut off power to 53 settlements in 3 regions.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the procedure for acceptance, maintenance, service and accounting of military engineering and fortification structures created to enhance the country's defense capability under martial law.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched a victim's e-office and a contact center hotline to provide social protection services to military personnel, police officers and their families.

The SBU announces the exposure of a network of Russian FSB agents who were preparing the assassination of the President: two colonels of State Protection Department are detained.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has supported the draft law on ratification of the free trade agreement with Turkey, which creates new opportunities for Ukrainian business by eliminating duties on 93% of industrial goods.

According to a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, nuclear blackmail of russia by conducting military exercises with the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons is a standard practice for moscow, not something new, and a question to which the free world must provide an adequate response.

The government lifts restrictions on payments for imports of goods and services, opening up new opportunities for Ukrainian entrepreneurs and boosting exports.

The European Commissioner and the Ukrainian minister discussed strengthening Ukraine's energy resilience, increasing electricity production for next winter, EU support for infrastructure rehabilitation, terminating the Russian gas transit contract, and integrating Ukrainian energy markets into European ones.

Verifying the ownership of real estate is an important prerequisite for entering into a sale and purchase agreement. Before entering into a sale and purchase agreement for real estate on the secondary market, it is necessary to verify the documents confirming the ownership.

The European Union is ready to use all trade tools to protect its economy if China fails to offer fair access to its markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The winner of the "Do Your Own with Kurator" contest for HoReCa expanded the production of retort packs for the military with a grant.

During his inaugural speech, Putin said that Moscow “does not refuse to engage in dialogue with Western countries” and spoke about the Russian Federation.

Stephen King suggested that Putin and Zelensky settle "their differences" in a one-on-one duel, rooting for the victory of the President of Ukraine.

The 30 best students of MHP's dual education program took part in a technical hackathon for two days.

The EU will discuss a recovery plan for Ukraine, mobilizing 50 billion euros to support reforms and help Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has approved the extension of martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days, until August 11, 2024.

The first semi-final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest 2024 will take place on May 7 at 10:00 PM in Malmö, Sweden, where Ukraine's representatives alyona alyona & Jerry Heil will perform their song "Teresa & Maria" under number 5.

France will send its ambassador to Putin's "inauguration" ceremony in Moscow, but this does not mean that it considers his election legitimate or recognizes it.

Ukrainian pilots and engineers continue to train on F-16s on an ongoing basis, completing language training, ground training, and light aircraft training before starting training on the multi-role F-16s, using all available seats provided by air coalition partners as Ukraine awaits delivery of F-16s to protect its airspace and conduct strikes on occupied territory.

Last night, the enemy did not use missile strikes or Shahed drones, but the Air Force constantly observes the activity of Russian Su-34 and Su-35 tactical aircraft near the border with Ukraine.

Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 1062 cultural heritage sites have been destroyed or damaged, most of them in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Donetsk regions.

The Verkhovna Rada is planning to consider a bill that would allow for the early release of some prisoners for military service during mobilization or martial law, except for those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, or drunken driving that caused death.

Brussels is considering allowing neutral EU countries to opt out of using frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine, while G7 members such as Germany, France and Italy remain cautious due to legal and financial risks.

Ukrposhta employees will have the right to carry and use firearms to protect postal funds and facilities, subject to special training and strict conditions, according to a draft law that will be reconsidered by the Verkhovna Rada with proposals from President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.