Ukraine

Last winter, 148 cogeneration units and 84 boiler houses with a total capacity of 268 MW were launched in Ukraine. In 2025, it is planned to install another 420 units.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed recruiting centers to independently organize the transportation of foreign volunteers for contract service. Accommodation and meals will be covered from the state budget.

Since 2022, the enemy has hit more than 63,000 small and large energy facilities. More than half of the capacities damaged last year have been restored.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainians have declared UAH 88. 2 billion in income, which is UAH 32.7 billion more than last year. Most millionaires are in Kyiv, Kyiv, Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk regions.

Prime Minister Tusk stated that Poland will support the reconstruction of Ukraine. The terminal in Sławków will be key, but the country's economic strategy will focus on protecting the interests of Polish business.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has initiated a procedure regarding the illegal adoption of Ukrainian children who were taken out of Crimea after the occupation. The ECHR has requested observations from the Russian Federation by July 31, 2025.

The European Commission is exploring legal ways for EU companies to terminate long-term gas contracts with Russia without paying large penalties. This is part of the EU's plan to abandon Russian fuel by 2027.

On the night of April 15, russia attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 52 drones. 26 «Shahed» were shot down, 19 simulators were lost, Sumy and Donetsk regions were affected.

Schools themselves determine the duration of holidays, but not less than 30 days. Some institutions may continue their studies in June to make up for educational losses.

The European Commission intends to present a detailed plan on May 6 to abandon Russian fuel by 2027. Delays are related to uncertainty regarding Trump's duties and energy trade.

Border guards of the 5th detachment thwarted an attempt by the enemy to break through to Sumy Oblast. Assault groups, equipment and communication means of the occupiers who tried to enter the territory of the region were destroyed.

Lawyer Ivanna Smachylo headed the State Property Fund after Koval's transition to ministers. Her career is connected with Koval, which raises questions about personnel loyalty and control over state assets.

Within the framework of the "Contract 18-24" project, the list of positions for volunteers has been doubled, now there are 18. New positions are available, such as machine gunner-scout and scout-operator.

In 2024, elementary school students improved their knowledge of mathematics and reading, despite the war. Boys are better at math, girls are better at reading, according to monitoring data.

In March 2024, Ukrainians purchased over 2. 1 thousand hybrid cars, which is 15% more than last year. The most popular models were TOYOTA RAV-4, AUDI Q8, and SUZUKI Vitara.

In 22 days of the "energy truce," the Russians killed 2. 5 times more Ukrainians. The occupiers have increased the intensity of strikes on civilians and ramped up attacks on the front lines.

Orbán's advisor stated that Ukraine's accession to the EU would absorb resources and weaken Hungary's position. Support would cost $100 billion a year, and for Hungary, this could become a burden of 20 trillion forints.

After the introduction of restrictions on transfers between cards, volumes fell from UAH 250 to 170 billion. The NBU is preparing a register of persons involved in risky financial transactions.

Due to warming, electricity consumption is decreasing. Ukrenergo urges to use powerful appliances from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., when solar power plants are most efficient.

In March 2025, the average rent for a 1-room apartment in Ukraine increased by 2. 7% and amounted to UAH 7,413. The most expensive housing is in the Zakarpattia region - UAH 11,769.

Fencer Alina Dmytruk won a silver medal in the individual championship among cadets at the World Championship in Wuxi, China. In the final, she lost to Hungarian Lotti Horvat with a score of 11:15.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine have updated the basic general military training program. The changes include reducing the training period to one month and lowering the level of physical exertion.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada on extending the duration of martial law and general mobilization. It is proposed to extend them from May 9, 2025 for 90 days.

The head of ARMA, Olena Duma, is accused of ignoring court decisions and discrediting employees. Her activities have led to a fall in Ukraine's anti-corruption ratings.

The SBU detained three GRU agents in Vinnytsia who were preparing to blow up a car of the Armed Forces and a police building. The perpetrators face life imprisonment for treason.

Péter Szijjártó stated that the EU is considering sending military advisors to Ukraine and allocating 40 billion euros for weapons. Hungary opposes these initiatives and a new package of sanctions against Russia.

The maternity ward in the Tulchyn hospital in Vinnytsia region was renovated thanks to the благодійний фонд "МХП–Громаді" charitable foundation. The project included the repair of the maternity ward, examination room and furniture renewal.

The National Bank set the hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 31 UAH/USD, strengthening it by 7 kopecks. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.65-41.05 UAH.

The article presents three Easter cake recipes: fluffy classic, old-fashioned Alexandria and cooked in a slow cooker. Detailed instructions and ingredients for each.

Steve Witkoff stated that the peace agreement concerns five territories but contains more. He called the negotiations with Putin persuasive, and they discussed ending the war.