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There are very high chances that the Verkhovna Rada will approve Andrii Sybiha’s candidacy for Foreign Minister, although it is not yet known when the issue will be considered in the parliamentary…
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, has reported widespread violations at the Berehove Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center, including the alleged unlawful detention of hundreds of conscription-age men with valid deferments.
Oleksiy Honcharenko, a member of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, offered his perspective on recent personnel changes within the Ukrainian government and criticized President Zelensky in an interview.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has approved the proposal by newly appointed Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi to appoint a new Cabinet of Ministers.
Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has officially resigned, and the parliament has accepted her resignation. This move comes as part of a government reshuffle ordered by President Zelensky.
Russia has voiced its displeasure with Serbia's reaction to statements made by Ruslan Stefančuk, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Moscow characterized Serbia's stance as 'submissive omnivorousness' in its pursuit of EU membership.
Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, stated in Belgrade that Serbs are not "little Russians," just as Ukrainians, Moldovans, and Georgians are not, emphasizing that they are independent nations belonging to the European family.
Russian industrialists have reportedly appealed to President Putin for enhanced air defense systems to protect their businesses from a wave of Ukrainian attacks. This comes as Russia and Kazakhstan are set to sign a nuclear power deal during Putin's upcoming trip, and a Ukrainian chief negotiator is expected in Berlin for talks.
Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's military intelligence, stated that dialogue with members of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, should continue on a systematic basis.
After prolonged disagreements, Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada has adopted one of three tax-related bills aimed at preventing a financial crisis and securing aid from the EU and IMF, including a military levy.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), in collaboration with the FBI and Polish counterintelligence, conducted a coordinated cyber operation to neutralize Russian GRU intelligence activities spying on citizens via hacked routers.
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The Speaker of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with Croatian Parliament Speaker Gordan Jandroković at the Three Seas Initiative parliamentary summit and expressed gratitude for Croatia's help.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada's Human Rights Commissioner, announced that approximately 300 more Ukrainians are expected to be returned from Russian captivity as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has ratified a document that restores the validity of the agreement between Ukraine and the EU on scientific and technological cooperation.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Kyiv and met with Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada, to discuss Ukrainian-American cooperation, including defense support and sanctions pressure.
The Chairman of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, and the Marshal of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland, Włodzimierz Czarzasty, signed a Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership and the creation of a parliamentary-expert working group to support Ukraine’s European integration.
A bill suggesting amendments to the regulations governing surrogacy in Ukraine has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has initiated the preparation of the draft state budget for 2027, which is slated for submission to the Verkhovna Rada by September 15.
First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Oleksandr Kornienko, anticipates that parliament will approve the appointment of Yevhen Khmara as the new defense minister during its next plenary session in mid-August.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, is scheduled to convene for its next plenary session in mid-August, specifically on August 18, following the recent government appointments.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has officially ratified the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the governments of Ukraine and Turkey.
Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabić and Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that they will invite the OSCE, European Parliament, and Council of Europe to participate in the Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU Candidate Countries, following successful meetings in Belgrade.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft law to the Verkhovna Rada for the creation of a National Pantheon. He emphasized that Ukrainians alone will decide who they recognize as their heroes, asserting national self-determination in honoring historical figures.
Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro to discuss cooperation in the defense sector and Ukraine’s European integration.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, passed a resolution to form a temporary investigation commission to examine actions by officials that could jeopardize the nation's economic security.
After prolonged disagreements between parliament and the government, one of the three draft laws related to tax increases was successfully passed in Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has passed a European integration bill aimed at harmonizing the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and the technical regulation system with EU rules, paving the way for an industrial visa-free regime.
Danylo Hetmantsev, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, reports that Ukraine's mortgage market has stalled and expects the National Bank of Ukraine to increase activity in stimulating mortgage lending.
The President of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, accompanied by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk, visited an energy facility in the Kyiv region that had been damaged by Russian attacks.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has put forward a proposal to reduce the tax on apartment rentals from 23% to 7%.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has ratified an agreement with Canada concerning the mutual protection of classified information, strengthening security cooperation between the two nations.
Danylo Hetmancew, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, warns that Ukraine will not be able to finance its expenses in April and that a 'great beautiful Ukrainian law' is needed as a lifeline.
Polish Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty signed a declaration in Kyiv with Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk, expressing support for Ukraine's accession to the European Union.
Oleksandr Poklad, the acting Head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), is building his own chain of command through personnel changes, but currently lacks sufficient votes for a permanent appointment in the Verkhovna Rada.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi and Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk have agreed on specific steps to strengthen coordination between the government and parliament, announcing the resumption of the Coalition Council's work.
The Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has approved a new government. Serhiy Koretsky has been confirmed as the new Prime Minister.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that the evacuation of children from front-line regions in Ukraine is not being carried out systematically enough, with some children even requesting evacuation themselves.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada for approval to extend martial law and general mobilization for another 90 days. This move aims to continue the country's defense efforts amidst ongoing conflict.
Igor Grosu, the Speaker of the Moldovan Parliament, is attending the first Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU Candidate Countries in Belgrade. During the conference, Grosu emphasized that the EU accession process must remain merit-based and met with the Speaker of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada.
Russia is reportedly holding approximately 7,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war, with 95% subjected to torture and deliberately denied medical care, according to Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada Olena Kondratiuk, constituting war crimes.
Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization for an additional 90 days.
Marta Kos welcomed Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada for adopting important laws, signaling the country's commitment to reforms necessary for its path towards European Union membership.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a new law aimed at strengthening state control over product quality and safety, extending oversight to online commerce and aligning regulations with EU standards as part of European integration.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted Law No. 12087-d, paving the way for the integration of the Ukrainian energy market with that of the European Union.
The Ukrainian parliament, Verkhovna Rada, has refused to disclose information regarding the foreign trips of MP Yurii Koriavchenkov, stating the details are classified.
The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine's parliament, has adopted an appeal to the governments of Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, urging them to initiate a complete ban on trade and the transit of goods with Russia and Belarus.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Public Health has recommended the adoption of a bill initiated by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine concerning medical support and examinations for foreign and stateless persons serving as defenders.
The Marshal of the Sejm stated that Poland seeks a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine with security guarantees and a European perspective, which will only be possible after Russia ends its aggression.
Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, met with a delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), which arrived in Kyiv ahead of the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.