National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada has been considering amendments to the draft law on mobilization for six hours, and only 35-38 MPs remain in the session hall, making a productive vote unlikely today.

During the consideration of amendments to the draft law on mobilization, only 42 MPs were present in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada.

The Cabinet of Ministers will be instructed to draft a bill on the demobilization of military personnel after the law on mobilization is passed, MP Fedir Venislavskyy said.

Ukraine is not considering mobilizing women into the army and does not plan to amend legislation on mandatory conscription of women, reports the Center for Countering Disinformation.

Provisions on demobilization and rotation of servicemen in connection with the expected Russian offensive in May are planned to be excluded from the government bill on mobilization, as demanded by the military leadership and the Cabinet of Ministers.

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has not yet completed its review of the mobilization draft law, with the finalization of the comparative table scheduled for April 9. The Verkhovna Rada plans to start considering the document on April 10, and the final vote is expected on April 11.

The National Security and Defense Council discussed measures to strengthen national security in the energy sector, including preparations for the coming winter and ensuring the stable functioning of the energy system in the face of massive shelling by Russia, with a focus on ensuring proper living conditions in the East and South of the country.

The draft law on mobilization and military service is scheduled to be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada on April 10.

President Zelenskyy signs a decree imposing sanctions against 86 legal entities and 7 individuals, including foreign nationals, for a period of 3 to 10 years.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence may vote on the draft law on mobilization by the end of the week. According to the MP, there are chances.

Russians are spreading fake messages calling on Kharkiv residents to evacuate because of the alleged possible encirclement. However, the enemy does not currently have the resources to surround or capture Kharkiv.

According to MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk, the blocking of tax invoices has become a serious problem that threatens Ukraine's national security, as it halts the activities of enterprises and disrupts economic operations.

A 42-year-old woman was injured and several windows were smashed during the evening enemy rocket attack on Kryvyi Rih.

Russians are distributing fake stamps depicting a burning Crocus City Hall, falsely claiming they are from Ukrposhta as part of a disinformation effort.

President Zelenskyy has instructed law enforcement agencies and ministries to analyze the problem of online gambling and propose solutions in response to a petition calling for restrictions on online casinos due to their harmful effects on soldiers and society.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the candidacy of Oleksiy Danilov for the post of Ukraine's ambassador to Moldova.

Former NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danilov is being considered for the post of Ukraine's new ambassador to Moldova by the Presidential Office.

President Zelenskyy convened the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff to address serious challenges, including Russian terrorists' attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, the need to strengthen air defense capabilities, and intensifying efforts with partners to replenish weapons and ammunition stocks more quickly.

The newly appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleksandr Lytvynenko, assured that he will do everything possible to strengthen Ukraine's security against Russian aggression, as the NSDC is becoming extremely important in the current struggle for existence.

Oleksiy Danilov, former secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, will now work in the diplomatic sphere, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced.

President Zelenskyy introduced Oleksandr Lytvynenko as the new Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, outlining priorities such as strengthening Ukraine's ability to predict threats, continuing the sanctions policy, doctrinal work, cybersecurity, and national defense.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is working on a legal definition of "cyberwar" and the recognition of cyberattacks as acts of war to counter systematic cyber threats from Russia and its allies.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has considered 4051 out of 4266 amendments to the draft law on mobilization, making it 95% ready, with the remaining amendments scheduled to be completed tomorrow.

President Zelenskiy has appointed Oleh Ivashchenko as the new head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, expecting him to work globally to counter Putin's system.

The Center for Countering Disinformation and the SBU Cyber Security Department exposed a network of hostile disinformation about Ukraine on TikTok.

Due to the intensification of rocket attacks on Kyiv by Russia and the threat of enemy sabotage groups entering the city, the Kyiv Defense Council decided to strengthen security measures, revise the rules for holding mass events and ensure the readiness of civil defense facilities.

The Ministry of Health inspected military medical commissions in Kyiv and provided recommendations to optimize their work, addressing problems such as long queues, inefficient work schedules, inadequate documentation, and lack of coordination between specialists.

The Russians are looking for ways to put pressure from the most unexpected directions and are using weapons that will complicate the work of Ukrainian air defense.

President Zelenskyy reshuffled key security positions, firing NSDC Secretary Oleksiy Danylov and appointing Oleksandr Lytvynenko as the new NSDC Secretary to strengthen Ukraine's strategic capabilities.

Oleksiy Danilov was probably dismissed from his post as NSDC secretary because of his controversial statements that damaged Ukraine's image and his lack of communication with the President's entourage.