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15 April 2026, 10:18

Economist Explains Why the Hryvnia Could Shift Dramatically This Year

Ukraine over-fulfilled its budget by 1.4 trillion hryvnias — and still wants to squeeze another 60 billion from the most vulnerable. The budget was planned at 3.9 trillion UAH — but executed at 5.3 trillion UAH, a surplus of over 1.4 trillion hryvnias. Despite this, authorities continue to pressure small businesses, freelancers, female accountants, marketers, […]

15 April 2026, 08:52

A 10-kopeck coin from 1992 can fetch up to 20,000 UAH: how to spot the rare variety — and what Ukraine’s central bank is preparing for collectors

Ukrainians may find unexpected treasures hiding in old piggy banks. Certain coins from the first year of independence have reached collector values exceeding a monthly salary — and the story around them keeps getting more interesting. A coin the size of a thumbnail — worth as much as a smartphone When Ukraine first minted its […]

14 April 2026, 17:20

Ukrainian Forces Successfully Target Multiple Russian Radar Stations and Air Defense Systems

The Ukrainian Defense Forces continue their systematic campaign to dismantle Russia’s air defense and surveillance networks, successfully striking three major radar stations and an anti-aircraft missile system. The official report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on April 14 confirms a series of highly coordinated attacks aimed at blinding the Russian […]

14 April 2026, 16:57

Ukraine’s EU Accession Will Take Time But Remains Strategically Crucial for Europe, Asserts Friedrich Merz

Ukraine’s path to full membership in the European Union is a complex and lengthy process that will not happen overnight, yet it remains fundamentally aligned with Europe’s long-term strategic interests. This assessment was articulated by German political leader Friedrich Merz during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin on Tuesday, April […]

14 April 2026, 14:58

Ukraine Opens Its First Agricultural Hub in West Africa

Ukraine has taken a significant step in reinforcing its role as a global food security guarantor by opening its first agricultural hub on the African continent. Located in the Republic of Ghana, the new Food Processing and Distribution Center was launched under the framework of the “Food from Ukraine” initiative, marking a strategic shift in […]

14 April 2026, 10:51

Ukraine reached space twice during the war. Now it wants to shoot down Oreshnik in orbit

Ukraine’s military intelligence launched rockets to altitudes of up to 204 km and tested an airborne spaceport — the first in Europe. These achievements are now the foundation for a new branch of the armed forces. While Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles that travel beyond the atmosphere, Kyiv is preparing an asymmetric response: the creation […]

14 April 2026, 10:31

Kremlin Baselessly Accuses Baltic States and Finland of Facilitating Drone Strikes on Russia

The Russian government continues to amplify its rhetoric against NATO member states, increasingly attempting to blame its own air defense failures on Western neighbors. In a recent statement, the Kremlin officially accused the Baltic states and Finland of direct complicity in facilitating long-range drone attacks on Russian territory. The aggressive claims were voiced by Nikolai […]