A second-hand retail chain evaded paying UAH 38 million in VAT through a scheme involving controlled individual entrepreneurs (FOPs). The business was artificially fragmented to minimize taxes.
Admiral Dragone called the war in Ukraine brutal and spoke of a global storm. The Alliance maintains 24/7 readiness on all fronts due to new crises.
The President appointed Serhii Byzov as Chairman of the NTSEC to strengthen social dialogue between the state, employers, and trade unions. The work of this council is one of the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
In 2026, applicants are choosing management and law, although the market requires technical specialists. The Ministry of Education and Science has abolished motivational letters and updated the admission rules.
Due to shelling, parts of four regions were left without electricity. No restrictions are forecast for today, but people are asked to use energy sparingly in the evening.
Putin will discuss the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline in Beijing. Russia's economic dependence on sanctioned technologies from China has reached over 90%.
236 clashes recorded on the front over the past day; the enemy deployed nearly 10,000 kamikaze drones. The highest number of attacks was repelled in the Pokrovsk direction.
Overnight, the enemy launched 209 drones, 180 of which were shot down or suppressed by air defense. 27 hits were recorded across 15 locations; the enemy attack is currently still ongoing.
Due to the Russian attack on Izmail, Romania scrambled two F-16 fighter jets to monitor the situation. In the Odesa region, a drone hit a warehouse; there were no casualties.
Xi Jinping told Trump that Putin might regret the invasion of Ukraine. The leaders also discussed cooperation against the International Criminal Court.
Russia lost 1,140 soldiers, 2,142 UAVs, and 78 artillery systems in a single day. Total enemy personnel losses have reached over 1.3 million people.
ISW reports the negative impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's oil infrastructure. Coupled with the budget deficit and Western sanctions, the Russian economy is on the brink of collapse.
On May 19, rains with thunderstorms will occur across Ukraine, with hail possible in the south and center. Temperatures will reach 29 degrees, while in Kyiv, up to 25 degrees is expected.
Russian propagandist Simonyan complained about Ukrainian drone attacks. In February 2022, she claimed that Russia would defeat Ukraine "in two days."
Law enforcement officers have uncovered several schemes to evade mobilization in various regions of Ukraine. Commanders, in exchange for bribes, transferred military personnel to the rear or struck them off the military register.
Vlad Țurcanu submitted his resignation due to the low scores given by the Moldovan jury to Ukraine and Romania at Eurovision. He emphasized the importance of supporting neighboring states.
Péter Magyar discussed the rights of Hungarians in Zakarpattia with the President of the European Council. The parties have begun technical consultations to amend Ukrainian legislation.
The European Union has linked the disbursement of aid to Ukraine with the introduction of a 20% VAT on foreign parcels. This requirement is necessary to receive funds from the EU and the IMF.
The SBU detained a recidivist who directed enemy fire at air defense positions and fortifications. The man received payment for his betrayal in capsules delivered via drone.
Gymnasts from Russia and Belarus have been allowed to compete with national symbols and anthems. The CCD called this decision playing into the hands of enemy propaganda.
The President of Ukraine has approved new operations for the Defense Forces. According to Zelenskyy, the war is returning "to the one place from where the war originated."
In Chernihiv, a fuel tanker caught fire and residential buildings were damaged due to a drone attack. Two people were injured; emergency services are working at the scene.
203 combat engagements occurred over the past day, the enemy launched over 6,000 drones. The situation was most intense in the Pokrovsk direction, where 33 occupier attacks were repelled.
Andriy Yermak's defense has appealed the court's decision on detention with bail. The former Head of the Office of the President is suspected of laundering 460 million hryvnias.
Hungary has canceled the deportation and three-year entry ban for seven Oschadbank employees. Ukraine's Foreign Minister called this decision a long-awaited step.
LELÉKA returned to Kyiv after the Eurovision final with the song "Ridnym. " The artist entered the top 10 of the rankings, receiving a total of 221 points from the audience.
Due to the strikes, Ukraine has reduced Russia's oil refining by 10%, forcing companies to shut down wells. Russia's budget deficit has already exceeded annual targets.
Oncologist Andriy Gardashnikov named the symptoms of melanoma and the rules for safe tanning. To detect cancer, changes in moles should be evaluated using the AKORD system.
Nearly 14,000 emergency crew workers will receive 20,000 hryvnias each for March. This is the final payment for the elimination of the consequences of shelling on the energy infrastructure.
Russian banks are mass-converting non-performing consumer loans into bonds for sale. The market for such assets could grow to $13.3 billion by 2026.
