From April 17, vehicle scales will be checked at three checkpoints in Zakarpattia. Possible temporary delays in the movement of freight transport on the border with Hungary, Slovakia and Romania.
The Kyiv authorities have approved a petition to introduce cashless payments in private minibuses. It will be possible to pay with bank cards and through the "Kyiv Digital" service.
The Kyiv Court of Appeal has kept Yevhen Borisov, suspected of laundering more than UAH 140 million, in custody. The preventive measure was left unchanged, and the appeals of the defense were rejected.
North Korean troops fighting on the side of Russia have learned to use drones and electronic warfare. There is a risk of involving the North Korean army in the Russian offensive on Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine is joining the staffing process under the "contract 18-24" program. Currently, all necessary issues are being coordinated with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Spring 2025 began with abnormal heat and a lack of precipitation. Climatologist Vira Balabukh predicts a hot summer with increased fire danger and new temperature records.
A petition demanding to raise the salaries of Ukrainian teachers to $1000–1500 has gained the required number of votes. Now the Cabinet of Ministers must consider the appeal within ten days.
Russian invaders are trying to transfer hostilities to the territory of Ukraine, using small assault groups within the Sumy region. The enemy is holding significant forces in this direction.
The body of a 19-year-old boy with stab wounds was found in the suburbs of Ivano-Frankivsk. Police detained three minors suspected of murder.
19% of Ukraine's territory is under occupation, hundreds of thousands of objects have been damaged. The government has allocated over UAH 3 billion for the restoration of infrastructure in frontline communities.
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine stated that the official position of the Bulgarian government regarding the refusal to sell equipment for the completion of the Khmelnytsky NPP has not been received. Any comments are premature.
An anticyclone will bring sunny weather to Ukraine.
CEO of IDS Ukraine Marko Tkachuk has been included in the ranking of the best managers of Ukraine. Under his management, the company achieved record financial results and market leadership.
In the first two months of the year, Dacia Sandero became the leader in European sales with 45,524 cars. The top ten also included Renault Clio and Volkswagen Golf.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania believes that Russia may commit a brutal attack on Easter. Such actions by the Kremlin may mobilize Western pressure on the Russian Federation.
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court has started consideration of the case against former first vice prime minister, accused of embezzling about 200 million hryvnias.
The SBU neutralized a network of FSB agents in four regions of Ukraine. They were preparing explosions to order from the Russian Federation, among those detained are minors, and more than 30 kg of explosives were seized from them.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend the general mobilization for 90 days. The decision was supported by 346 MPs, one voted against, one abstained.
Hetmantsev's draft law on the Deposit Guarantee Fund may restrict the rights of depositors and increase corruption risks, which threatens the stability of the banking system and returns the country to the times of distrust in banks.
The Parliament has once again extended the martial law for 90 days, until August 6. The decision was supported by 357 deputies, with one voting against.
Ukrenergo reported that electricity consumption corresponds to seasonal indicators. The power system is recovering from the attacks, and emergency recovery work is underway.
On the night of April 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 "Shahed" drones and other UAVs. Air defense forces shot down 57 drones in the eastern, northern, and southern regions.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff will discuss Ukraine, Iran and trade relations with Macron. The visit will be the first visit of high-ranking American dignitaries to France since February.
The State Property Fund is initiating the transfer of NAAS lands to the state enterprise "Reserve", which threatens scientific research. This may lead to the loss of Ukraine's agricultural independence.
A restored cross was consecrated and installed on the Trinity Gate Church in the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. The installation of the cross marks the start of the final stage of the monument's restoration.
In 2025, Easter is celebrated on April 20. This holiday symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, and preparations for it begin in Holy Week, painting Easter eggs.
Despite indexation, every third pensioner in Ukraine receives a minimum payment of UAH 3,340. The highest pensions are in Kyiv - UAH 8,708, the lowest - in the Ternopil region (UAH 4,931).
At the MHP Run4Victory charity race, 5-year-old Dmytro Danevych will run the distance in memory of his grandfather, Colonel Vyacheslav Vorony, who died defending Ukraine. The boy participates in the race and supports the military.
The National Bank strengthened the hryvnia by 14 kopecks, setting the official rate at 41. 1753 UAH/USD. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.50-40.85 UAH.
Over the past day, 111 combat engagements took place on the front lines, a quarter of them in the Pokrovsk direction. The enemy launched 109 air strikes and carried out almost 6,600 shellings.
