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Representatives of Ukraine, the United States and Russia arrived at the aid delivery point in Oleshky. Journalists from the three countries are accompanying the mission.
The Verkhovna Rada rejected two amendments concerning a ban on wind turbines in the Carpathians and protected areas. Andrii Motovylovets voted against both times.
Before Oleshky returns to Ukrainian control, residents will be evacuated to Crimea or Russia. The humanitarian mission will continue until November 1.
Russian outlets are presenting the truce in the occupied city of Oleshky, Kherson region, as a trap for Russian troops, without providing any evidence. In fact, the agreement provides for evacuation and assistance.
Ukraine is introducing a ceasefire in Oleshky starting at 03:00 on October 27. The regime is needed for a humanitarian operation and the rescue of residents.
Donald Trump said that Ukraine and Russia cooperated with Melania to save the children. The local truce will take effect on 29 October.
The General Staff said that the Defense Forces would ensure the implementation of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s decisions for a humanitarian mission in Oleshky. Earlier, the parties announced a local ceasefire.
The parties agreed on a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and the safe passage of civilians out of Oleshky. The operation will be complex and carried out in stages.
An operation to unblock Oleshky and humanitarian corridors are being prepared. A temporary truce has been in effect there since October 29 to evacuate civilians.
The scheduled session of the Verkhovna Rada did not take place, as MPs were unable to enter the building. The next Question Time session has tentatively been scheduled for October 12.
Dmytro Vydolob became a member of parliament from "Servant of the People" after Andrii Misiats refused his mandate. He will assume his powers after taking the oath.
Olena Slobodyan took the oath of a People’s Deputy and joined the "Servant of the People" parliamentary faction. Since 2021, she had headed the Secretariat of the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada.
On September 15, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the resignation of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. This was stated by Davyd Arakhamia.
David Arahamia said that Russia may resume negotiations after the State Duma elections. According to him, the process currently lacks "substantive content."
The government is introducing strict budgetary spending cuts outside the defense sector. The UAH 70 billion saved will be directed to the needs of the Defense Forces.
Budget needs are estimated at €175. 4 billion, of which €133 billion is for defense. Sources to cover the €23.5 billion deficit have not been confirmed.
The court confiscated Liudmyla Marchenko’s assets worth more than UAH 8. 2 million. They include five apartments, property rights, and a Toyota Land Cruiser.
211 deputies voted to terminate Zhupanin’s powers, and 218 voted to terminate Shypaylo’s. At least 226 votes are required for the decision.
The faction met with the candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Servant of the People supports Zelenskyy's submissions.
On August 18, two MPs from "Servant of the People," Andrii Zhupanin and Ostap Shypailo, submitted their resignations. Shypailo had previously voted for bills that drew criticism.
Member of Parliament Mariana Bezugla has rejoined the Servant of the People faction. MPs Zheleznyak and Honcharenko confirmed this.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced an air raid alert in Kyiv and interrupted the plenary session. The deputies will proceed to shelters and resume work after the all-clear.
Bohdan Morklianyk and Viktoriia Reznikova have become members of parliament, replacing Denys Maslov and Vitalii Bezghin. Both previously ran unsuccessfully for the Servant of the People party.
According to a Socis poll, in the second round Zelenskyy would receive 33. 8% compared with Zaluzhnyi's 66.2%. He would also lose to Budanov and Fedorov.
CEC recognized Bohdan Morklyanyk and Victoria Ryeznikova as elected people's deputies instead of Maslov and Bezgin, who prematurely terminated their powers.
Some ministers of the Svyrydenko government retained their positions in the updated Cabinet.
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that deputies of "Servants of the People" were informed that the Verkhovna Rada will not convene until August 18. The party has not yet commented on this information.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may propose a new candidate for the post of Defense Minister on July 16. MP Fedienko reported that the name has not been specified, and the decision depends on coordination by all parties.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the early termination of the powers of Denys Maslov and Vitalii Bezgin. They were appointed ministers of justice and for communities and territories, and IDPs respectively.
At the faction of "Servant of the People" they reported that a different candidate is being sought for the post of Minister of Defense than Ihor Klymenko and Mykhailo Fedorov. The decision may be announced today at 21:00 or in August.