In April, 11 new books were added to the list of anti-Ukrainian publications based on proposals from the SBU. Currently, this list already includes 668 propaganda works.
From January to April 2024, the Russian Federation exported 850,000 tons of grain from the occupied territories. Ukraine is preparing sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet.
Since the beginning of 2024, over 3,600 border violators have been detained. The most popular routes remain the sections on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
The government has simplified participation in the Screening 40+ program and limited the timeframe for using the funds. Applications can now be submitted via the Diia portal regardless of the applicant's date of birth.
Italy's Ministry of Culture is investigating the Biennale due to Russia's admission to the 2026 exhibition. The EU is threatening to cancel two million euros in funding for the event.
HBO trademarks have been seized in Ukraine due to unpaid debt to Lyudmyla Ignatenko. The company used her name in the 'Chernobyl' series without permission.
The United States will provide $100 million for the restoration of the Chornobyl NPP confinement damaged by a Russian drone. The total funding requirement reaches 500 million euros.
In 2025, Ukraine withdrew 5 billion cubic meters of water, primarily for the energy sector and housing and communal services. The largest volumes of water withdrawal were recorded in 6 regions. The highest load from polluted discharges was observed in 5 regions and Kyiv.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the tariff of 4. 32 UAH per kWh until October 31, 2026. For homes with electric heating, a preferential price will apply during the winter period.
Ruslan Kravchenko initiated a UN suicide prevention program. UNICEF will expand the network of Barnahus centers to protect children's rights.
This concerns five new categories related to the damage or destruction of critical and non-critical infrastructure. The Register also records the damage, destruction, or loss of assets.
The President discussed the preparation of new exchanges and the release of various categories of citizens with the Staff. Ukraine is verifying data on all missing persons.
According to Zelenskyy, sanctions have been introduced against Russian entities involved in the abduction of Ukrainian children, as well as against vessels of the Russian shadow fleet. The President announced the preparation of another sanctions package of particular significance.
The German government has approved Boris Ruge as the new Ambassador to Ukraine. Previously, the diplomat served as NATO Assistant Secretary General in Brussels.
The current status of the deferment is displayed in the "Rezerv+" application, and the new expiration date appears after the military registration document is updated. At the same time, auto-renewal works if the grounds for the deferment remain valid and the system can confirm this through state registries.
SAP to try MP Shevchenko for laundering 9 million hryvnias. He purchased luxury cars with money from fertilizer fraud schemes.
Sergey K. , a citizen of Kazakhstan, was detained in Berlin for spying for the Russian Federation. He was collecting data on German military aid and drones for Ukraine.
According to preliminary data, the perpetrator threw two Molotov cocktails into the premises before fleeing the scene. The Muslim community has called this incident a "deliberate provocation."
The Khortytsia Reserve will receive $1. 3 million from UNESCO and Sweden for restoration. The funds will be directed towards museum repairs and archaeological research.
King Charles III discussed the war with Trump and joked about U. S. history. In Congress, the monarch called for decisive support for Ukraine for the sake of peace.
The first defense package from the €45 billion EU loan will arrive this quarter. Approximately €6 billion of these funds will be directed toward the procurement of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NABU and SAP have exposed SBU officials in the Poltava region for a $110,000 bribe. The money was demanded for a plea deal in a case involving trade with the Russian Federation through shell companies.
The President thanked King Charles III for his call for unity in the US Congress. The monarch emphasized the need for unwavering assistance for Ukraine.
The SBU has served notices of suspicion to three occupiers for the militarization of youth in Crimea. Teenagers are being trained in sabotage activities for future service in the Russian army.
Synoptic Natalia Didenko forecasts warming up to 20 degrees over the weekend of May 2-3. Frosts will recede, and next week will become even warmer.
The relevant draft law proposes a phased return to competitive selection, which was restricted during the period of martial law. The authors of the draft law paid special attention to the transparency of procedures.
Trade unions of the Vinnytsia region have nominated Serhiy Byzov for the position of Chairman of the FPU. The elections will take place on May 21, 2026.
Kryvonos demands NABU be allowed to hold citizens in pretrial detention for years if detectives cannot keep up – media.
The Rada has passed a law that removes factoring from the Civil Code. This will simplify business access to financing against accounts receivable. This law was developed taking into account the Model Law on Factoring, prepared by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).
The Prosecutor General's Office is asking Israel to seize the vessel PANORMITIS and its cargo. Investigators believe the ship is transporting stolen Ukrainian grain.
