News
Monobank changes owners: who will own it The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has granted permission to Crestline Limited, a Cypriot company, to acquire control over Fintech Band LLC, a developer and technology operator of monobank, which carries out all banking operations on the basis of Universal Bank. This was reported by the regulator's press service, Komersant ukrainskyi reports
The Ministry of Education wants to grant a deferral from mobilization to some out-of-school teachers The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has proposed to grant a deferral from conscription during mobilization to some teachers of out-of-school education institutions. This is reported on the website of the Ministry of Education and Science, Komersant ukrainskyi informs These are teachers-managers of clubs in scientific and technical,
New energy investments: Shmyhal agreed on financing in Washington Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has signed an agreement with World Bank Managing Director Anne Bjerde in Washington, D.C., under which the World Bank will provide Ukraine with $70 million to maintain the stability of the Ukrainian energy system. This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian government on his Telegram channel, Komersant ukrainskyi
War
Son of CIA deputy head, who fought on the side of Russia, killed at the front – media

michael Gloss, the 21-year-old son of the deputy head of the CIA, who signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry, died in the war against Ukraine. This was reported by the publication "Important Stories", Komersant ukrainskyi reports. As noted, Michael's mother, Juliana Gloss, served in the US Navy and has

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Publications
Ukraine expects the lowest wheat harvest in 13 years: causes and consequences In 2025, Ukraine may harvest only 17.9 million tons of wheat, the lowest figure in 13 years and 23% less than in 2024. This forecast was made public by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) office in Kyiv, Komersant ukrainskyi reports, citing Reuters. The reason is extremely dry land
Protection of Crimean Tatars’ rights and Mejlis’ proposals for Ukraine: first results of the 24th session of the UN Forum the 24th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), which began on April 21 at the UN Headquarters in New York, was a key event for the global indigenous community. This year's theme - "Implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The NBU’s forecast is traditional: inflation is rising, but will soon start to decline Inflation in Ukraine will continue to rise in the coming months, but will begin to decline in the summer. The National Bank of Ukraine made the forecast in its latest inflation report, Komersant ukrainskyi reports. According to the NBU's forecast, inflation will slow to 8.7% at the end of 2025 and
Google reduces AI content coverage: truth, fears, and facts Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the rules of the game in the communications sector. At the panel "AI in Communications. Business and PR. What are the benefits and hidden threats?" panel. Is AI content really getting less coverage? Or is it just the fear of the new? Dmytro Samoliuk, Head of Digital Media Group at
Record fine from the TCC: how an ordinary man ended up with a quarter of a million debt Recently, the President signed a law on a 50% discount for voluntary payment of fines from the Transfer Pricing Commission. That is, if the first fine is UAH 17,000, it is possible to pay only UAH 8,500. Since the beginning of 2025, about 4,700 new enforcement proceedings have been opened
Komersant ukrainskyi ANALYSIS Komersant ukrainskyi ANALYSIS Economy in the crosshairs: the real targets of Russian missiles A new combined attack on Ukraine: "Calibers", including Iskander-K, ballistics, X-101, and Shahed UAVs. The previous such strike was 2.5 weeks ago. Back then, the attack was extended for ten hours to put pressure on morale. This time, they focused on breaking through the missile defense system to guarantee something
ANALYSIS FROM Komersant ukrainskyi ANALYSIS FROM Komersant ukrainskyi Military registration for young men: what difficulties 17-year-olds may face President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law requiring Ukrainian boys turning 17 to register for military service between January 1 and July 31. This is a standard procedure, but now the deadline has been extended - previously, it was possible to register only until March. There are now two
ANALYSIS FROM Komersant ukrainskyi ANALYSIS FROM Komersant ukrainskyi Crimea as a trap: the occupiers tremble, and the world discusses the “plum” that could change everything Crimea as a bargaining chip? Recent statements by the American media have stunned the Ukrainian information space. Is annexation as part of a possible peace deal with the aggressor? While the Ukrainian authorities deny any hint of border revision, in American circles they are allegedly considering scenarios that seemed taboo just yesterday. What really lies
Politics
Russia strikes Kamianske with shaheds: a high-rise building burns, there are wounded Дзвенислава Карплюк - 06:10

The city of Kamianske in Dnipropetrovs'k region came under a drone attack last night. As a result of the attack, a fire broke out in a residential high-rise building, and there were injuries. This was reported by Komersant ukrainskyi with reference to the head of the Dnipropetrovs'k Regional Military Administration Serhiy Lysak.

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Economics
New energy investments: Shmyhal agreed on financing in Washington Дзвенислава Карплюк - 06:22

Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has signed an agreement with World Bank Managing Director Anne Bjerde in Washington, D.C., under which the World Bank will provide Ukraine with $70 million to maintain the stability of the Ukrainian energy system. This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian government on his Telegram channel, Komersant ukrainskyi

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Society
The Ministry of Education wants to grant a deferral from mobilization to some out-of-school teachers Дзвенислава Карплюк - 06:49

The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has proposed to grant a deferral from conscription during mobilization to some teachers of out-of-school education institutions. This is reported on the website of the Ministry of Education and Science, Komersant ukrainskyi informs These are teachers-managers of clubs in scientific and technical,

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Columns
Komersant ukrainskyi ANALYSIS Economy in the crosshairs: the real targets of Russian missiles

A new combined attack on Ukraine: "Calibers", including Iskander-K, ballistics, X-101, and Shahed UAVs. The previous such strike was 2.5 weeks ago. Back then, the attack was extended for ten hours to put pressure on morale. This time, they focused on breaking through the missile defense system to guarantee something

New iterations of Bohdana: how Ukraine is overcoming its dependence on imports in the defense industry

the 44th Artillery Brigade "rolled out" a photo of a new version of the Bohdan self-propelled artillery system with a Ukrainian armored cabin. As you can see, experiments are continuing to localize components and spare parts to reduce dependence on imports with their need for currency and dependence on the internal policies of individual countries.

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Наш світ набагато тісніший, ніж нам всім здається! Уявіть собі лише такий збіг обставин. Приблизно у 2009 році (я тоді керував IT-компанією) мій технічний директор запропонував створити мережу платіжних терміналів. Це зараз ми звикли до цих боксів. А тоді… У країні панували банкомати! Які ще платіжні термінали, які послуги, навіщо вони потрібні

Демократичні інновації для вашої безпеки: депутати пропонують надати Нацгвардії право зброєю розганяти протести

Вячеслав Трунов – заслужений юрист України, радник-експерт з питань захисту бізнесу ЮК “АМБЕР” Радісна новина для всіх поціновувачів справжньої демократії! Законопроєкт №10311 нарешті виводить наші громадянські свободи на новий рівень. Тепер ваша свобода зібрань буде захищена сльозогінним газом, а право на протест підкріплено фарбою з дронів. Уявіть собі цю

Announcements
The opinion of Kyiv residents on Zhytniy has been heard: Inzhur presents an updated market concept and a mechanism for protecting a historic building

on April 23, at 18:00, at Genesis Space at 23 Olenivska Street, the investment company Inzhur will present an updated project for the restoration of Zhytniy Market to Kyiv residents. Inzhur will present changes in the architectural concept, a legal strategy for protecting the historical value of the market, and an action plan for the

Discussion panel: “AI in business communications and PR”

Discussion panel from Kommersant Ukrainian Komersant ukrainskyi on the topic: AI in business communications and PR What are the benefits and where are the hidden threats? When: april 23 Time: 14.00

To unite the living and honor the fallen: Ukrainians are invited to participate in the Marathon of Heroes

Ukrainian defenders have united around a great patriotic idea to hold the Marathon of Heroes on April 13, the day the war with Russia began. Together, we will remind the whole world that the war has been going on for 11 years, not 3, as many people think.

A teacher who changes the country can get UAH 1 million for his project: how to apply for the award

Ukraine has started accepting applications for the ninth national Global Teacher Prize Ukraine. The aim of the prize is to recognize teachers who implement innovative approaches to education and educate future leaders of Ukraine. The main winner will receive UAH 1,000,000 to implement their own educational project and go to the Global Teacher Prize.

Charity
Netpeak donates UAH 1.5 million of Telegram Ads revenue to support Superhumans

For the second time, Netpeak digital agency group has donated its profits from Telegram Ads reseller to the Superhumans Foundation. This time, the company transferred 1.5 million hryvnias, of which 1 million was used to equip a modern ward, and 500 thousand for reconstructive surgery for war victims, Komersant ukrainskyi reports

FUIB has launched “We are of the same blood” skins in the mobile application that save lives

FUIB Bank has created digital skins with images from the "We are of one blood" merchandise collections in its mobile application - these are not just skins for the card, but your contribution to the delivery of blood for the wounded. 10,000 skins installed by users means potentially 1,500 lives saved.

Parliament stimulates charity: it will allow businesses to increase charitable assistance

The President of Ukraine has signed the Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine to Stimulate Charity during Martial Law". This is reported on the website of the Parliament, Komersant ukrainskyi informs. What does the law provide for? The law stipulates that for the

To thank volunteers: Ukrainians are invited to nominate them for the VARTA award

Charitable foundations, public organizations and volunteers who help during a full-scale war can receive the Varti award from Nova Poshta. The first stage of selection for the award will run from February 20 to March 3. To nominate your volunteers, you need to fill out a short form on the

Business
Monobank changes owners: who will own it Дзвенислава Карплюк - 07:26

The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has granted permission to Crestline Limited, a Cypriot company, to acquire control over Fintech Band LLC, a developer and technology operator of monobank, which carries out all banking operations on the basis of Universal Bank. This was reported by the regulator's press service, Komersant ukrainskyi reports

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Interview
Stress that kills: a doctor tells how war affects women’s health, libido and whether it really causes cancer

Every year, more than 100 thousand new cases of cancer are diagnosed in Ukraine, a significant proportion of which are among women. Why are breast and cervical cancers becoming more common? What risk factors cannot be ignored? The danger of chronic stress and decreased libido in wartime. Why is this happening and what to do

Julia Yarmolenko, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BPC: BPC products are represented in 15 countries of the world, and our exports are constantly growing

Yulia Yarmolenko is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BKK Company, Professor of the Marketing Department of the Academy of Labor, Social Relations and Tourism, Chairman of the Charity Fund, and a member of the Kyiv City Council. The woman combines all these professional roles literally "non-stop", as evidenced at least by her social

INTERVIEW Psychic Sheptytsky predicts return of nuclear status to Ukraine

The hot phase of the war may end in the near future, but the final end of the conflict and stabilization are expected in 2026. Psychic Roman Sheptytsky told Komersant ukrainskyiKomersant ukrainskyi about this in an exclusive interview. The expert also answered whether Ukraine's return to the 1991 borders is realistic, whether this winter will be

Former Deputy Minister Lisnevska analyzes the healthcare budget: what will change for every Ukrainian in 2025?

The draft budget for 2025 provides for almost UAH 211 billion in healthcare spending. Funds have been allocated by 35% more to finance the Medical Guarantee Program, as well as the expansion of the Affordable Medicines program, which will include 15 new drugs. However, will every Ukrainian feel the positive changes, what are the possible

Vitkoff meets with Putin in Moscow

Special Representative of US President Donald Trump Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, April 25. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Radio Liberty reports , Komersant ukrainskyi. "Russian President Vladimir Putin received special envoy of US President Donald

Hagseth fears Trump may fire him – WSJ

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagel is wary of being fired after a series of scandals involving leaks of sensitive information from the Pentagon. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, which cited its own sources, Komersant ukrainskyi reports. According to the newspaper, President Donald

Conflict between nuclear powers: Pakistan isolates India in air and water

Pakistan announced that it was closing its airspace to Indian-owned or operated airlines, suspending all trade, including through third countries, and halting the issuance of special South Asian visas to Indian citizens. For its part, India has ordered all Pakistani citizens, with the exception of diplomats, to leave the territory by April 29, and announced

Ukrainian and Czech law enforcement expose hackers who stole from EU and US citizens

Cyber specialists of the Security Service of Ukraine, together with the National Police and with the assistance of law enforcement agencies of the Czech Republic, conducted a large-scale special operation to neutralize an international hacker group that stole bank accounts and crypto wallets of EU and US citizens. This was

Sport
Usyk vs Dubois: date and place of the fight are already known

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will rematch for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion on Saturday, July 19, at Wembley Stadium in London. This was reported by The Ring magazine, citing its sources, Komersant ukrainskyi reports on April 15, the publication announced the date of the rematch between Usyk

In Poland, an inscription was illegally installed on the grave of UPA soldiers. What is known

In Poland, a new memorial plaque has been installed on the mass grave of soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army on Mount Monastyr, where they were called "terrorists." This was reported by Zlubaczowa, according to Komersant ukrainskyi. It is not known who put the new sign.

All football matches canceled in Italy due to the death of the Pope

In connection with the death of Pope Francis I, the Italian Football Association has decided to cancel all official football matches that were to take place on April 21. This is reported on the Serie A website, according to Komersant ukrainskyi The matches will be canceled not only in Serie A

Ukraine’s futsal team triumphantly qualifies for Euro 2026

Ukraine's national men's futsal team has qualified for the 2026 European Championships. For the first time in its history, the Ukrainian national team won all six matches of the qualifying tournament, Komersant ukrainskyi reports. All results of Ukraine in the qualifiers for Euro 2026

Good to know
on April 23, a strong magnetic storm will cover the Earth

Today, April 23, the Earth will be hit by a powerful 5-point magnetic storm. This was reported by Komersant ukrainskyi with reference to Meteoagent. Experts have been recording the Sun's strong activity almost since the beginning of April. For many days, the magnetic storms have been very powerful, reaching the

Fraudsters send fake letters on behalf of Oschadbank: how to protect yourself

Fraudsters have become more active in Ukraine, sending mass emails impersonating Oschadbank. In these messages, the attackers demand that users confirm their identity, threatening to block bank accounts. This was warned by the Center for Countering Disinformation, Komersant ukrainskyi reports How the fraudulent scheme works

Horoscope for all zodiac signs for the week of April 21-27, 2025

This week, we will be under the influence of a powerful astrological configuration, the Grand Cross, which will bring to the fore situations that date back to the fall of 2024. At the same time, their outcome is likely to be less than harmonious due to the presence of not-so-harmonious aspects. Throughout

Analytics
OPINION Fixing the front line is not surrender, but the reality of war: is Ukraine ready to give up the occupied territories?

Current discussions in the media about Ukraine's alleged readiness to "leave" the occupied territories do not reflect the real meaning of the Ukrainian government's position. In fact, there is no question of any voluntary abandonment of Ukrainian lands, but only a statement of the de facto situation. This was stated

Komersant ukrainskyi ANALYSIS New mobilization rules await Ukraine: second education will not save from the army

The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law on amendments to Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine "On mobilization training and mobilization" regarding the rights of teachers and students No. 13193, which proposes to deprive some students over 25 years old and some teachers of the deferral from mobilization, which was previously initiated by

Prediction
The NBU’s forecast is traditional: inflation is rising, but will soon start to decline

Inflation in Ukraine will continue to rise in the coming months, but will begin to decline in the summer. The National Bank of Ukraine made the forecast in its latest inflation report, Komersant ukrainskyi reports. According to the NBU's forecast, inflation will slow to 8.7% at the end of 2025 and

Opinion EU holds back sanctions against Russian gas: how it will affect the war in Ukraine

The European Union has decided not to impose sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, instead focusing on developing a plan to end its energy dependence on Russia by 2027. According to Reuters, this plan is to be presented in early May. How will this decision affect the course of the war in Ukraine