3339 amendments have been submitted to the draft Budget-2026, which is 59% more than last year. This broke a 19-year record, exceeding the 2022 figure.
Tensions are rising within President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's party due to his tendency to centralize power and personalize governance.
In 2026, Ukraine plans to spend UAH 2. 8 trillion on national security and defense, of which UAH 955 billion will go to the procurement and production of weapons. This accounts for a third of all funds allocated for defense, with 60% of the budget to be directed to defense until the end of hostilities.
The establishment of an International Compensation Commission for Ukraine will be a key element of the mechanism for redressing damages caused by Russian aggression.
People's Deputy Dmytro Chornyi believes that the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation are coming to an end, calling on President Zelenskyy to provide clear instructions regarding the timing of parliamentary elections. Local elections, scheduled for October, will not take place due to martial law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction, where issues of war were discussed, including military salaries, housing provision for IDPs, and the personnel crisis in the public sector. The meeting also touched upon support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the negotiation process.
Reducing mobile internet speed during air raid alerts is appropriate for limiting the operation of FPV drones. This is possible under certain conditions, particularly for camera-equipped drones that require high-speed data transmission.
The State Security Service of Georgia detained two Ukrainian citizens who were found to have 2. 4 kg of hexogen, as well as drugs. The explosives were transported from Ukraine through Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
The resolution on resuming online broadcasts of Verkhovna Rada sessions is not included in today's agenda. Its consideration has been postponed to September 4, according to MP Oleksiy Honcharenko.
People's Deputy Roman Hryshchuk registered an alternative bill regarding the restriction of mobilization deferment for college students over 25 and students who have exceeded the program. Deferment is provided for those who are obtaining a higher level of education for the first time.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved the draft law on compensation for damaged and destroyed property. The document extends the eRecovery program to housing destroyed since February 19, 2014, and simplifies the procedure for occupied territories.
The Defence City bill takes into account the interests of aircraft manufacturers after revision. Further, it is necessary to restore industry tax benefits and guarantees for the aviation industry.
Changing the government's decision regarding the merger of two universities in Kamianets-Podilskyi may have serious corruption consequences.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft laws on the special regime Defence City for the defense industry. The aviation industry's proposals were partially taken into account, including a reduced income threshold for residency.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support the creation of an advisory board of experts of the Accounting Chamber. The reason was a conflict over party affiliation in the selection of candidates.
People's Deputy Serhiy Kuzminykh, accused of bribery, continues to attend meetings of the "Servant of the People" faction, despite his statement about a temporary withdrawal. The court is examining evidence, including banknotes and correspondence, and Kuzminykh is trying to delay the case.
Four deputies in Kharkiv, Lviv, and Cherkasy regions have been notified of suspicion of declaring inaccurate information totaling almost UAH 29 million. Among them is Cherkasy City Council deputy Araik Mkrtchyan, who failed to declare over UAH 9.7 million in savings.
In Ukraine, Bill No. 12377, which will replace the 1983 Housing Code, is being prepared for its second reading. It will introduce a new housing policy with three key directions: social housing, service housing, and housing for military personnel.
The future of Ukrainian aviation depends on the vote for the "Defence City" bills. MPs are discussing the inclusion of the aviation industry in the initiative to ensure its development.
The Ukrainian parliament is preparing for the second reading of the Defence City bills, extending its benefits to the aviation industry. This is intended to provide state support and development for domestic aircraft manufacturing.
A group of people's deputies submitted bill No. 13596 to the Verkhovna Rada, which will allow dismissing Cabinet ministers based on the results of the interpellation procedure. This involves the parliament considering the issue of a minister's actions or inaction, demanding explanations and evaluating their activities.
According to Eurostat, in 2024, 36. 7% of migrants aged 25–34 from outside the EU had higher education, which is 12.5 percentage points more than in 2014. This indicator shows the increase in the educational level among migrants and their integration into European society.
This year, 4960 people from the temporarily occupied territories entered Ukrainian universities under quota 2. 99% of them were enrolled in full-time study on a state-funded basis.
In Ukraine, the model for distributing military tax funds from personal income has been changed. Now, 60% of these revenues are directed to the Ministry of Defense, 30% to the State Special Communications Service, and 10% to the needs of military brigades.
The government initiative Defence City may exclude the aviation industry, which threatens defense capabilities. This will lead to production shutdowns, outflow of specialists, and loss of international image.
The Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, Olena Shuliak, stated that over 90% of housing is rented unofficially due to high taxes. Discussions are underway regarding changes to tax regulations to bring the market out of the shadows.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the dismissal of Serhiy Haidai from the post of head of the Mukachevo District State Administration. He is suspected of involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme for the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
President of Ukraine commented on the scandal involving the procurement of EW systems and FPV drones, exposed by anti-corruption bodies. He thanked NABU and SAP for their work and expects fair verdicts, and also instructed Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko to conduct an official investigation in the National Guard.
The Cabinet of Ministers will send the President a draft order on the dismissal of Serhiy Haidai from the post of head of the Mukachevo District State Administration. He is suspected of involvement in a large-scale corruption scheme for the procurement of UAVs and electronic warfare equipment.
The "Servant of the People" political party is considering expelling People's Deputy Oleksiy Kuznetsov from its ranks. This is due to the exposure by NABU and SAP of large-scale corruption in the procurement of UAVs and EW, in which Kuznetsov is a suspect.
