Head of the Presidential Office Budanov announced a project to align Ukraine's laws with OECD standards. The initiative is being implemented with the support of Switzerland.
The head of the Ministry of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, announced a new model of financial support and a contract system. The reform also provides for clear terms of service and a transparent logic for personnel rotations.
The average salary in central authorities amounted to 58. 64 thousand hryvnias. As of March 2024, 165.4 thousand people were employed in state structures.
Ukraine plans to open six negotiation clusters by July and join the EU in 2027. This was stated by Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka during the Question Hour to the Government in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The Rada supported the draft Civil Code with a provision on good conduct in its first reading. Experts warn of judicial manipulation and the restriction of citizens' rights.
The Rada has passed a law on the network of military cemeteries and unified standards for the burial of soldiers. The document guarantees free services and establishes rules for reburial.
The Rada has ratified the creation of a commission for payments for damages from Russian aggression. The body will determine compensation amounts based on data from the Register of Damage.
The Ministry of Social Policy is preparing a Social Code to streamline legislation. Plans are in place to change the methodology for calculating the subsistence minimum by 2026.
The government has simplified participation in the Screening 40+ program and limited the timeframe for using the funds. Applications can now be submitted via the Diia portal regardless of the applicant's date of birth.
The government has allocated 2 billion hryvnias for payments to 20,000 families under the eVidnovlennia program. The maximum compensation amount is 500 thousand hryvnias.
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the tariff of 4. 32 UAH per kWh until October 31, 2026. For homes with electric heating, a preferential price will apply during the winter period.
The Ministry of Education and Science dismissed the Rector of KNU, Volodymyr Bugrov, due to the expiration of his contract. The former rector is accused of corruption offenses and involvement in a high-profile sex scandal.
The relevant draft law proposes a phased return to competitive selection, which was restricted during the period of martial law. The authors of the draft law paid special attention to the transparency of procedures.
The Rada has passed a law that removes factoring from the Civil Code. This will simplify business access to financing against accounts receivable. This law was developed taking into account the Model Law on Factoring, prepared by the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT).
The government has approved a new formula for calculating salaries in construction, which will increase them to 30,000–60,000 hryvnias. Contractors are now required to provide proof of actual payments.
The EU plans to provide 8. 4 billion euros on the condition of abolishing the 5% tax for businesses. The reform would bring 40 billion UAH to the budget, but faces resistance in Kyiv.
The introduction of VAT on parcels is a condition for IMF funding worth 8. 1 billion dollars. The absence of this law will also block funds from the European Commission.
Zelenskyy has approved arms exports in cases of production surplus of up to 50%. Companies will receive automatic permits to sell surplus equipment and drones.
The Federation of Indian Airlines states there is a risk of flight cancellations due to high fuel costs. The government has introduced price caps and incentives for the industry.
Zelenskyy announced personnel decisions at the state-owned company "Forests of Ukraine". The reasons cited were issues with the protection of the Carpathians and the lack of regulation in the forestry sector.
Hetmantsev called for the development of the defense industry and arms exports through the Defence City special regime. Ukraine ranked seventh in the world in terms of military spending.
The High Anti-Corruption Court has set a deadline of May 24 for Yulia Tymoshenko to review the case regarding the bribery of MPs. The investigation in this proceeding has already been officially completed.
Draft Law No. 15150 was supported by 254 MPs. If passed in its entirety, Ukrainians will be able to inherit accounts and crypto-assets, claim compensation for war losses under specific rules, and courts will receive tools against cyber fraud and abuses involving artificial intelligence.
Ukraine will expand a digital platform to assist refugees returning home. The service will include data on housing, employment, and services within communities.
Ukrzaliznytsia will receive 54 million euros from the EBRD for station accessibility and energy. The funds will be allocated to the Kyiv and Lviv stations and for the company's own electricity generation.
Parliament passed Law No. 12141 to align with UNCITRAL standards. Ukrainian institutions will be able to adjudicate investment disputes involving foreign businesses.
Dmytro Lubinets explained the rules for tree removal and the procedure for obtaining a permit. Illegal logging carries the threat of a fine and full compensation for damages.
The Cabinet of Ministers introduced framework agreements for procurement and updated market pricing. Construction near airfields and appeal mechanisms have been regulated.
Zelenskyy has appointed the Ambassador to Belgium, Yaroslav Melnyk, as the representative to Luxembourg concurrently. Previously, the diplomat headed the Ukrainian mission in Italy.
The court has authorized an in absentia investigation into the former MP and beneficiary of 'Finance and Credit' Bank in a case involving the embezzlement of $113 million. Kostyantyn Zhevago is suspected of orchestrating a scheme to siphon funds from the bank.
