The former head of the Sumy region's Office of the State Security Service was served with a notice of suspicion of aiding an MP in taking a bribe. According to the investigation, the MP demanded 14% of the amount of the water supply system repair in Okhtyrka district.
The Verkhovna Rada will reconsider the resolution to expel Boyko from the Human Rights Committee. “The Servant of the People party showed the highest percentage of votes in favor of this decision, while other factions call for support.
The Ukrainian government is studying European models of electoral law for holding elections after the war. Options for electronic, postal, and proxy voting for 6.5 million displaced people are being considered.
Ukraine continues to work on the creation of a new court to hear administrative cases, which is a requirement of the IMF. The Verkhovna Rada sent back all three draft laws on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court for revision.
The Servant of the People faction recommended to the Prime Minister to submit the candidacy of Oleksiy Chernyshov for the position of Minister of Unification of Ukrainians. Chernyshov currently holds the position of Chairman of the Board of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine".
Fedir Venislavsky said that the TCCs bear the main burden of mobilization, so their disbandment is dangerous. Recruiting centers are only pilot projects and should work in parallel with the TCCs.
The HACC sentenced MP Andriy Odarchenko to 8 years in prison in absentia for attempting to bribe the leadership of the Ministry of Reconstruction. The fugitive MP was put on the international wanted list.
The draft budget for 2025 does not provide for an increase in the minimum wage and pensions. Social payments will remain at the level of 2024, with only annual pension indexation.
Draft law No. 9665 does not prohibit people from storing firewood for their own use. The law is aimed at “black loggers” and illegal sawmills that sell stolen wood.
Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv RMA, bailed out MP Iryna Allakhverdiieva, who is suspected of illicit enrichment. He explained this by her cooperation with the investigation and the fact that she is not hiding.
The HACC applied a personal guarantee to MP Iryna Allakhverdiieva, suspected of illicit enrichment. David Arakhamia and Vitaliy Kim were appointed as sureties, and a number of obligations were imposed on the suspect.
The head of the Servant of the People party, Olena Shulyak, denied the information about meetings at the Presidential Office regarding the elections. She emphasized that only “short-sighted people” can discuss elections now.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk denied information about possible family ties to Tetyana Krupa, the detained head of the Khmelnytsky MSEC.
President Zelenskyy denied plans to dismiss Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov and Defense Minister Umerov. He denied rumors circulating in the media and social media about changes in the military leadership.
The IMF has added 11 new structural beacons for Ukraine, bringing the total to 48. Ukraine expects to receive a $1.1 billion tranche to cover its budget deficit soon.
The SAPO has served a notice of suspicion to the MP of illicit enrichment of over UAH 20 million. With these funds, the MP purchased a house near Odesa, where she lives.
The President of Ukraine presented a detailed Victory Plan to the Verkhovna Rada. At a subsequent meeting, the parliamentary leadership and faction leaders unanimously supported the document, which covers the current period and post-war recovery.
The head of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, has announced that his MPs are ready to go to the front after European Solidarity. This is a response to criticism of the massive document checks after the Okean Elzy concert in Kyiv.
The police said they were ensuring law and order after the concert, where the TCC checked the men's documents. This caused controversial reactions among the public.
Knyazhytsky called the massive inspections of the TCC after the Okean Elzy concert “piggishness. ” Poturaev, on the other hand, supported such actions. About 50 employees of the TCC checked the men after the concert.
The Verkhovna Rada has expelled MPs Artem Dmytruk and Andriy Odarchenko from parliamentary committees. Both MPs illegally left Ukraine and are under investigation.
The body of Dmytro Shevchyk, former CEO of Central Mining and Processing Plant and a candidate for mayor, is found in Kryvyi Rih. Shevchik was found dead on October 8.
MPs from the Servant of the People party have registered a draft resolution to exclude Odarchenko and Dmytruk from the VR committees. Both MPs are wanted on suspicion of criminal offenses.
The Parliamentary Network on the Situation of Ukrainian Children, chaired by Olena Khomenko, has officially started working in PACE. The first meeting was devoted to ensuring the right of children to grow up in a family environment.
The PACE unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Holodomor as genocide of Ukrainians. The document also draws parallels with Russia's current aggression and calls for support for Ukraine.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the issue of replacing Kyrylo Budanov as head of the DIU is not currently being discussed. This refutes rumors about the possible appointment of Oleh Ivashchenko to this position.
Tomorrow in Strasbourg, an action will be held with the participation of families of Ukrainian prisoners of war. The goal is to put pressure on Russia to speed up the process of returning prisoners, which it is slowing down.
At the fall session, PACE will discuss mechanisms for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilians. They will also consider the genocidal policy of the Russian Federation, the creation of a Special Tribunal and the work of the Register of Damages.
Artem Dmytruk reported on his detention and trial in London, but did not disclose the results of the hearing.
Servant of the People MP Artem Dmytruk will appear in court in London for possible extradition to Ukraine. He is accused of “hooliganism” and claims to be a victim of political persecution.