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14 February 16:18Due to limited supply: cucumber prices in Ukraine remain consistently highThis week, several greenhouse complexes in Ukraine began selling cucumbers from the new crop, according to analysts at EastFruit, as reported by "Komersant Ukra…
14 February 15:11Is it possible to hold elections in Ukraine in May: what Venislavsky saysIt is impossible to prepare for the presidential elections in Ukraine by May this year, as demanded by the US. This was stated in an interview with RBC-Ukr…
14 February 14:09Ukraine has significantly reduced exports of beef and cattle: what are the main reasons?In January 2026, Ukraine reduced exports of cattle by 36% and frozen beef by 34% compared to December 2025. The main factors behind the decline were the seasona…
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Publications
Bread, vegetables, milk: where to expect price increases and where to expect seasonal price reductions In early February, bread producers plan to raise prices by about 5%. The main reason is the rise in electricity prices for businesses. In addition, the minimum…
Economic development, not fiscal control: what the “free hryvnia” promises Ukrainian businessContributing to the budget and encouraging entrepreneurship—this is precisely the function that the country's tax system should perform. That is, in the simples…
Will electricity and heating tariffs increase: what is known about the new lawsDiscussions about possible increases in electricity, heating, and water tariffs have intensified in Ukraine. This was triggered by statements from politicians…
РОЗБІР ВІД РОЗБІР ВІД Ukrainian delegation travels to Moscow and Zelensky’s meeting with Putin: forecast of possible eventsRumors about a possible trip by a Ukrainian delegation to Moscow and even a personal meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin have once again stirred up th…
International Legion under threat of disbandment: military explains it is either integration or loss of a unique resourceAt the end of 2025, Ukraine de facto began to disband the International Legion, a unit formed by order of President Volodymyr Zelensky shortly after Russia's fu…
Silence from city hall, cold apartments: what lies behind the slogan “Troieshchyna with heat”"Troieshchyna with heat. Restoration work is continuing around the clock in Kyiv." This wonderful news was announced by the First Deputy Minister of Community a…
Crimea — Alberta: how Trump is repeating the Kremlin’s 2014 scenarioRussia's annexation of Crimea demonstrated how the spread of certain propaganda and related norms can foreshadow the undermining of a state's sovereignty…
Is illegal housing rental coming to an end? Are penalties really being prepared in parliament?The Verkhovna Rada is discussing the introduction of mandatory registration of all housing lease agreements. Landlords who ignore the new rules will face signif…
Columns
КОЛОНКА Як голосуватимуть мільйони українців за кордоном або наскільки високі ризики онлайн-виборів

Попри те, що війна в Україні триває, питання майбутніх виборів уже турбує суспільство. Та що казати, коли у Верховній Раді створили вже аж сім робочих груп з на…

Features of cash payments by individuals and individual entrepreneurs to accounts of legal entities in Ukraine

I, Maria Elkhina, a long-standing individual entrepreneur, continue to share with you my own experience in taxation of single tax payers. The main regulato…

Influenza is becoming more severe: infectious disease specialist warns against self-medication and delayed treatment

The current flu season in Ukraine is primarily characterized by massive morbidity at the outpatient level. At the same time, doctors have already recorded an in…

КОЛОНКА НАЗК провело перевірки декларацій: 184 мільйони “забули вказати”

Результати повних перевірок декларацій НАЗК за листопад 2025 року — це не просто суха статистика. Це зріз того, як на різних рівнях влади виглядає реальне ставл…

Announcements
“The Light Does Not Fade”: A photo exhibition on community restoration, which has already impressed the European Parliament, was presented in Kyiv.

On December 5, during the XIV Civil Society Forum in Kyiv, the European Union and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) officially opened the documentar…

Staff shortages in pharmacy: experts, government officials, and educators to gather for roundtable discussion in Kyiv

The Ukrainian Pharmacy Professional Association / NGO "Association of Pharmacists of Ukraine" is initiating a professional discussion on one of the key problems…

A magical love story: the official poster of the film Mavka. A True Myth”

The creators of the feature film Mavka: The Real Myth(FILM.UA Group) present the official poster of the film, which opens up a completely new story of Mavka ins…

ANNOUNCEMENT Efficiency of anti-corruption reforms: announcement of the discussion on Kommersant Ukrainian YouTube channel

MP Serhii Vlasenko and former SAPO prosecutor Stanislav Bronevytskyi discuss the failures and achievements of NABU and SAPO, recall the scandalous Mindich and Z…

Charity
The largest Christmas dinner in Ukraine in 2025

A Christmas dinner was held in Kyiv for families who have taken in a child. Almost 500 participants - foster parents, guardians and trustees from different regi…

WBC title for $1 million: Oleksandr and Kateryna Usyk saved the life of a seriously ill boy

The family of world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has joined the effort to save the life of two-year-old Matviy Nikitiuk, who suffers from a rare genetic disea…

“My Native Christmas: Aurora and NGO “Zemlyachki” raise UAH 10 million to buy winter uniforms for Ukrainian defenders

The Aurora multimarket chain and the NGO Zemlyachky are launching a joint charity project to support women in the military. The goal is to raise UAH 10 million…

Strength in Knowledge 2.0: Favbet Foundation continues systemic support programs for children with special needs

Favbet Foundation provides support where it is needed most. Continuing its systematic assistance, the foundation's team has relaunched the Strength in Knowledge…

Interview
ІНТЕРВ'Ю Sergey Gromov: Buckwheat shortage is inevitable: what is happening with production in Ukraine

For Ukrainians, buckwheat is not just a food product, but an element of food security and part of the national food culture. This year, the market for this crop…

From “pre-trial settlement” to legal guarantees: what exactly does the BEB offer and where is the line between reform and substitution?

The Economic Security Bureau's announcement of a public discussion on the mechanism of so-called "pre-trial settlement" of economic, primarily tax, offenses has…

The euro and dollar are hitting record highs: how to protect your savings – advice from an economist

The hryvnia exchange rate came under significant pressure at the beginning of the year: the euro officially crossed the psychological mark of 50 hryvnia for the…

“This is a road to nowhere”: lawyer Vyacheslav Trunov on the intention to reboot the PGO, the SBI and the National Police

Against the backdrop of repeated calls for a "reboot" of the law enforcement system - the SBI, the National Police, the Prosecutor's Office - and the introducti…

Sanctions hit smartphones: why Russians are losing access to Apple ID

Apple has begun to massively restrict purchases, subscriptions, and other transactions for Russian users whose personal data fully or partially matches the info…

Lowest in six years: Mercedes-Benz reports record drop in profits

The profit of the German company Mercedes-Benz in 2025 fell by almost half compared to the previous period – from €10.4 billion to €5.3 billion, the company rep…

Nexperia microchips. The confrontation between Europe and China

A Dutch court has ordered an investigation into the mismanagement of chipmaker Nexperia, which has dealt a blow to its Chinese parent company Wingtech, accordin…

The French will manage the Lukoil oil refinery in the Netherlands

French oil giant TotalEnergies has taken full control of the Zeeland oil refinery in the Netherlands, the company's CEO Patrick Pouyanné said on Wednesday, acco…

Sport
Olympics 2026: what and when to watch for Ukrainians on February 14 — full schedule of our athletes’ performances

On Saturday, February 14, eight sets of medals will be awarded at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Ukrainian athletes will compete in five disciplines, includ…

Heraskevich barred from Olympics: international court upholds IOC decision

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected the appeal of Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladislav Heraskevich, confirming the validity of the International…

Sport or politics: what lies behind Bayul’s statement

Ukrainian Olympic figure skating champion Oksana Baiul has called on athletes to focus on sport, training, and gratitude for the opportunity to represent their…

Ukraine national team match schedule for Nations League 2026/27: full schedule

The Ukrainian national football team has received the official schedule of matches for the group stage of the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 season. Serhiy Rebrov'…

Good to know
How to maintain a portable charging station: tips to extend the life of your equipment

After widespread power outages, portable charging stations have become a necessity for many Ukrainians. Charging stations are used to charge devices and stay in…

How a tent can help heat an apartment without electricity or heating: the “room within a room” method

Prolonged blackouts, partial lack of centralized heating, and severe frosts are once again posing serious challenges for Kyiv residents. Given the current weath…

Alarms aren’t working for iPhone owners: how to set your alarm correctly 

Recently, iPhone owners have begun to notice that their alarm clock goes off without sound. Instead, a corresponding message simply appears on the phone screen…

Analytics
uAH 386 thousand for the head of NABU detectives and UAH 25 thousand for an investigator: what are the salaries of law enforcement officers in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian parliament recently passed the budget for the next year. Among other expenditures, it provides for increased funding for NABU, BES, SBI, and the O…

ANALYSIS What is known about three key points from the US: how experts assess the peace plan

The United States has presented Ukraine with a draft of new security guarantees that could form the basis of a future agreement on long-term support. The docume…

Prediction
The worst of the cold weather is behind us: forecasters say when it will get warmer

The period of severe cold weather is coming to an end in Ukraine, and tonight may be the last serious test of frost. This was reported by weather forecaster Nat…

A revolution drowned in blood: what awaits the regime in Iran?

When mass protests broke out in Iran a month ago over economic problems, which quickly turned into calls for regime change, the authorities responded with one o…