National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

The Ministry of Health has published a list of drugs whose prices will be reduced by 30% starting March 1. The list includes “fungicides” and medicines without proven efficacy, but no essential drugs.

Anesthesiologist Ivan Chernenko called the reduction of prices for the top 100 most popular drugs in Ukraine populism. According to him, the list includes ineffective drugs instead of the really necessary ones.

Russian troops are spreading disinformation about a breakthrough in the Ukrainian defense in the Kursk region. In reality, 12 combat clashes were recorded, and all enemy attempts to advance were repelled.

A Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group attempted to infiltrate the territory of Ukraine but was destroyed. Putin's statement about a large-scale offensive from the Kursk region turned out to be disinformation.

The head of the CPD said that Russia is not preparing to end hostilities, but rather is building up its military capabilities. This comes amid reports of possible agreements between the United States and Russia on a peace plan.

“Patients of Ukraine warns about the risks of manual regulation of drug prices, which may cause delays in supplies and shortages. Experts suggest alternative solutions, including parallel imports.

The National Security and Defense Council denied fake information about Trump's statements about Zelenskyy's incompetence. Trump only mentioned the rating of the President of Ukraine.

Starting March 1, Ukraine will introduce new rules for regulating drug prices, including limiting the markup to 8%. Experts warn of possible closure of pharmacies and reduction of the range of medicines.

The head of the Center for Public Advocacy said that Russia is trying to spread its own narratives about the peace talks. According to him, there can be no real plan without the participation of Ukraine and Europe.

Cyberpolice warns about the danger of reissuing SIM cards without the owner's knowledge. It provides 6 tips to protect against fraudulent schemes, including the prohibition of remote reissue and the use of a separate number for financial transactions.

On the night of February 14, unidentified persons set fire to the car of Svetlana Kryukova, a former journalist of the banned publication Strana, in Kyiv. Criminal proceedings were initiated over the arson.

State regulation of drug prices and an 8% markup limit could lead to annual budget losses of UAH 8 billion. Experts warn of the risks of drug shortages and bankruptcy of pharmacy chains.

Volodymyr Popereshnyuk criticizes the National Security and Defense Council's decision to tighten control over drug prices. According to him, state regulation of prices leads to price increases and shortages.

The APAU supports the government's initiative to reduce prices for the 100 most popular medicines, but calls for the veto of Draft Law No. 11493. The Association warns of the possible risks of destabilization of the pharmaceutical market and shortages of medicines.

From March 1, prices for the 100 most popular medicines in Ukraine will decrease by 30%. The government is introducing new regulations on pricing, including limiting the trade markup in pharmacies to 35%.

The NSDC imposed sanctions against Kolomoisky, Boholyubov, Zhevago, Poroshenko and Medvedchuk. The State Financial Monitoring Service revealed shadow financial schemes and cooperation with Russia that had been going on for decades.

The European Business Association asks the President to veto the law on pharmaceutical market regulation because of the risks to patients. Experts warn of a possible reduction in the availability of medicines and market destabilization.

Viktor Lyashko has admitted that the range of medicines in pharmacies may be reduced due to new regulations of the pharmaceutical market. The Ministry of Health has warned of sanctions for pharmacies in case of manipulation of the assortment and prices.

The PGO is conducting criminal proceedings against persons sanctioned by the NSDC. The cases concern high treason, embezzlement and other serious crimes worth billions of hryvnias.

Ukrainian pharmaceutical manufacturers have signed a declaration to reduce drug prices by 20%. And the top 100 most popular drugs will become 30% cheaper starting March 1.

The SBU announced the imposition of indefinite sanctions against five individuals, including Poroshenko, Kolomoisky, Boholyubov, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk. The decision was made due to threats to state security and confirmed by a presidential decree.

The sanctions against Poroshenko were imposed in connection with the treason case over the purchase of coal from the LDNR. Kolomoisky, Boholyubov, Zhevago, and Medvedchuk were also sanctioned for their activities in the interests of Russia.

The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has approved funding for 140 feature films for 2025. most of the films will be propaganda, in particular about the “heroism of the participants of the armed forces” and “traditional values.

The President enacted the National Security and Defense Council's decision to reduce drug prices by 30% starting March 1, 2025. The Cabinet of Ministers is to set new marginal markups for medicines and expand the list of drugs under the reimbursement program.

Petro Poroshenko announced that the National Security and Defense Council has imposed sanctions against him. According to the politician, this decision did not come as a surprise to him, and the Presidential Office is not commenting on the situation.

The National Security and Defense Council decides to impose sanctions on individuals who undermined Ukraine's national security and helped Russia. Zelenskyy said that the blocked funds would work to protect Ukraine.

Following a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council, President Zelensky announced a plan to reduce prices for the top 100 medicines by 30% starting March 1. The government is to provide details of the changes, which should have a positive impact on millions of Ukrainians.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on simplified drug registration and transparent pricing. The new rules provide for price control of medicines and simplified registration of drugs from the EU, the UK and the US.

The President has announced a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council to reduce drug prices on February 12. Pharmacy chains have already signed a declaration on reducing the cost of medicines and are waiting for manufacturers to join.

The President of Ukraine announced that drug prices were inadequate and that a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council was being prepared to reduce them. The pharmacy business supported the initiative and sent a declaration to the Ministry of Health with proposals to reduce the cost of medicines.