Yulia Tymoshenko claims that NABU is manipulating evidence in her case, calling the "cash register" with expenses for tea and cookies proof of corruption. The prosecutor claims that there were files on the computer with data on the receipt and expenditure of funds, as well as lists of people's deputies.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Dmytro Natalukha as head of the State Property Fund of Ukraine. Roman Kravets may replace him in the Verkhovna Rada.
On January 14, it became known about the death of Oleksandr Kabanov, a People's Deputy of Ukraine from "Servant of the People" and former screenwriter of Studio "Kvartal 95". The causes of death of the 52-year-old parliamentarian are currently unknown.
The President's Office named Denys Maslov as a candidate for the post of Minister of Justice. Iryna Mudra will remain working in the OP, focusing on coordinating justice and legal issues.
On January 12, the "Servant of the People" faction will meet. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko will be present to discuss personnel issues.
Political scientist Volodymyr Fesenko believes that the personnel changes initiated by President Zelenskyy are aimed at renewing power, strengthening the defense sector, and demonstrating his key role. The appointments of Budanov and Fedorov are aimed at forming a new defense strategy and technologizing production.
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov stated that holding elections through the "Diia" application is currently not being considered, as it requires legislative changes. No work is being done in this direction, and apart from online discussions, there are no practical steps.
Dozens of activists with Ukrainian flags gathered on the bridge to Mar-a-Lago. They expressed support for Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his talks with Donald Trump.
A third of polling stations in Ukraine have been destroyed due to the war, according to First Deputy Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Oleksandr Kornienko. Many polling stations are located in uncontrolled territories or have been damaged by Russian strikes.
The issue of participation in elections for Ukrainians abroad and internally displaced persons is one of the most complex issues, and therefore the possibility of holding online elections may be considered, Arakhamia emphasized.
The next meeting of the working group on preparing legislative proposals regarding elections under martial law will take place before January 9. The head of the group, Oleksandr Kornienko, announced that meetings will be held at least once every two weeks.
The CEC has resumed the work of the State Register of Voters, which is a basic condition for holding elections. This will allow updating the register taking into account demographic changes during the war, Arakhamia said.
The head of the "Servant of the People" faction, David Arakhamia, announced the formation of a working group in the Verkhovna Rada. It will address the issue of holding possible presidential elections in Ukraine during martial law.
Leonid Kuchuk, the founder of the Odrex clinic, and his partner Tigran Arutyunyan, started with the gambling business. Kuchuk, who currently lives abroad, continues to control his business in Ukraine.
Oleksandr Kornienko, the first vice-speaker of the parliament, headed the “Servant of the People” party. Davyd Arakhamia announced this, thanking his predecessor Olena Shuliak.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak announced that Oleksandr Kornienko will once again head the "Servant of the People" party instead of Olena Shuliak on December 17. Kornienko already served as the party leader from 2019 to 2021.
The norm on mandatory registration of residential lease agreements has been removed from draft law No. 12377. The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt it next week and is also considering lowering tax rates for landlords.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported on discussions regarding the new head of the "Servant of the People" party. The party congress is scheduled for December 17, where a new leader is to be elected.
People's deputies Fedir Venislavskyi and Volodymyr Vatras confirmed work on draft laws regarding post-war elections, but Oleksandr Korniienko denies the existence of ready legislative initiatives. The main obstacles to holding elections are the constitutional ban during martial law and the inability to guarantee security.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to appoint the ministers of energy and justice no earlier than 2 weeks from now. There are two candidates for the post of head of the Ministry of Justice, and there is no final candidate for the post of minister of energy yet.
The evening meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction ended without results. MP Zheleznyak reports that the "servants" will likely meet again tomorrow to discuss the 2026 budget.
The "Servant of the People" faction will hold a meeting today at 7:00 PM with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and government officials. The main topic is the adoption of the State Budget for 2026, as reported by MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
Zelenskyy may also face problems controlling the ruling Servant of the People party and ministries amid the pluralism of Ukraine's domestic politics.
The "Servant of the People" faction proposes Denys Maslov for the post of Minister of Justice, and this proposal was supported by the President. Maslov is a People's Deputy of the 9th convocation, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Legal Policy, and a former judge.
On November 18, Delo. ua and Ekonomika+ held the GET Business Festival 2025, where 1,500 entrepreneurs, investors, and top managers discussed doing business in unstable conditions. Over 100 speakers on three stages touched upon digital transformation, production scaling, and partnerships.
President Zelenskyy has decided not to dismiss Andriy Yermak from the post of head of the President's Office after a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction. This decision was made despite calls for Yermak's removal amid a deepening corruption scandal, as reported by FT journalist Christopher Miller.
The meeting of the President of Ukraine with the "Servant of the People" faction has concluded. This was announced by the President's communications advisor, Dmytro Lytvyn.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction tonight. Earlier, he announced a meeting of the Staff and talks with government officials this week, as well as the preparation of "necessary legislative initiatives" and "fundamental quick decisions."
David Arakhamia stated that the initiative to create a coalition and a government of national resilience is the position of individual deputies, and not of the entire "Servant of the People" faction. He also emphasized support for the fight against corruption and the dismissal of compromised government members.
The "Servant of the People" faction issued a statement on the creation of a "coalition of national resilience" and a "government of national resilience" against the backdrop of the NABU and SAPO anti-corruption investigation. They call for negotiations between pro-Ukrainian factions and the formation of a government without party quotas.
