Kremlin eyes citizens’ wallets as budget deficit deepens – intelligence
Russian authorities are seeking new sources to replenish the state budget, including by increasing the burden on citizens and businesses.
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26 April 2026
25 April 2026
Over 5.7M square meters of road repairs completed in Ukraine since year starts
Ukraine has already repaired more than 5.7 million square meters of damaged road surfaces on international highways and state roads.
24 April 2026
Estonian PM urges EU to impose tariffs on Russian goods to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction
Europe should finance Ukraine’s reconstruction by imposing taxes on Russian imports.
23 April 2026
Vlasiuk discusses next sanctions package targeting energy, finance, and weapons components
The upcoming 21st package of EU sanctions will include increased pressure on Russia’s financial system, additional restrictions on energy exports, and new mechanisms to control the supply of dual-use goods.
Ukraine’s MoD and European Commission agree on funding for new defense technologies
On the second day of the Ukraine–EU Business Summit in Brussels, the European Commission and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense signed a Declaration of Cooperation on investments in advanced and breakthrough technologies.
President: Ukraine expects to receive first tranche of EU loan in late May or early June
Ukraine has been working tirelessly to unlock the €90 billion European loan and implement the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
Ukrenergo reveals embezzlement of nearly 450 million; six charges filed
The prosecutor’s office has foiled an embezzlement scheme involving the private joint-stock company NPC Ukrenergo, which operated between 2022 and 2024. Six individuals have been notified of the charges.
Polish investor in PINbank not planning to develop lending
Polish fintech company ZEN.com, which acquired 100% of the shares of insolvent JSC First Investment Bank (PINbank), does not plan to enter the Ukrainian banking market with lending services in the near future.
Ukrzaliznytsia remains Ukraine’s largest employer – Opendatabot
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia has topped the ranking of Ukraine’s largest employers for the fifth consecutive year, with nearly 170,000 employees.
22 April 2026
Free sale of weapons to other countries impossible during active phase of war — Budanov
Ukraine can sell only those types of weapons it has in sufficient supply, including naval drones and UAV models that are outdated for the current phase of the war.
Robotics and satellite communications: Joint venture agreements signed at Ukraine–EU Business Summit
Several joint venture agreements between Ukrainian and European companies were signed during the Ukraine–EU Business Summit in Brussels.
Economy Ministry: Druzhba pipeline filling resumes, Russian oil to reach Slovakia on Thursday
The Druzhba oil pipeline is being refilled following repairs on the Ukrainian section; Slovakia is expected to receive oil on Thursday morning.
Russian drone attack leaves port facilities damaged in Odesa region
In the Odesa region, port infrastructure was damaged during a large-scale overnight attack by Russian strike drones on April 22.
Ukraine to resume oil supplies via Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday — Reuters
Ukraine will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday, April 22.
US lifts or eases sanctions against Russia and Belarus about 16 times last year – Vlasiuk
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Presidential Commissioner for Sanctions Policy, stated that over the past year approximately 16 cases were recorded in which the United States lifted or eased sanctions against Russian and Belarusian companies and individuals.
21 April 2026
Zelensky on €90B EU loan: No grounds for blocking it anymore
Ukraine has fulfilled all requirements to unlock €90 billion in support from the European Union.
Ukraine completes repairs on Druzhba oil pipeline, it can resume operations - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine has completed repair works on a section of the Druzhba oil pipeline that was damaged by a Russian strike, and it can now resume functioning.
Russia to halt supplies of Kazakh oil to Germany via Druzhba pipeline — Reuters
Moscow intends to stop the transit of oil from Kazakhstan to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1.
Zelensky signs law on industrial visa-free regime with EU
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law harmonizing the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and the technical regulation system with European Union requirements.
Zelensky signs law on integration of Ukraine’s and EU’s energy markets
On April 20, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law—adopted by parliament on April 7—regarding the implementation of European Union legislation and the integration of energy markets.
19 April 2026
IMF acknowledges sensitivity of VAT tax proposal for sole proprietors – Svyrydenko
The International Monetary Fund has shown understanding regarding the sensitivity of introducing VAT taxation for sole proprietors, according to Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko.
18 April 2026
Ukraine urges US to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil – Stefanishyna
Ukraine is calling on the United States administration to reinstate sanctions restricting trade in Russian oil.
Flight cancellations in Europe possible as early as next month due to jet fuel shortages — IATA chief
The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, has urged Europe to develop "well-coordinated plans" in case limits on aviation fuel are introduced due to the war in the Middle East.
US extends license for Serbian oil company NIS
The U.S. has prolonged a temporary operating license for Serbia's oil company NIS, which is under sanctions, until mid-June.
US again eases sanctions on Russian oil shipments
The United States has issued a new license allowing the supply and sale of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels as of April 17.
Energy, transport, logistics: Svyrydenko presents Ukraine's investment 'wish list' in Washington
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko presented Ukraine's investment "wish list" in priority sectors during a meeting in Washington with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
17 April 2026
'Drone sanctions' inflict noticeable losses on Russia but don't halt war financing – expert
Ukraine's sustained strikes on Russia's economic infrastructure are already causing significant damage, but have not yet undermined Moscow's ability to finance the war.
Ukraine receives 90% of funds backed by revenues from Russia’s frozen assets – Finance Ministry
Ukraine has received about $45 billion, or 90% of the expected funding backed by revenues from frozen Russian assets.
Power outages in effect in seven regions due to Russian attacks on energy facilities
As a result of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, as of the morning of April 17, there are electricity outages in seven regions.
IAEA probing power loss at Zaporizhzhia NPP on Thursday
The International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating the cause of a temporary external power outage at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday evening.