The State Biotechnological University in Kharkiv has been transformed into a private agricultural holding operating on state lands under the leadership of former and current officials controlled by Andriy Odarchenko, a Member of Parliament convicted of bribery. Due to shadow schemes involving harvest and land lease, the state budget has lost approximately UAH 100 million.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine failed to remove MP Oleksandr Dubinsky from the post of deputy head of the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy. Only 220 people's deputies voted for this, Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported.
MP Andriy Odarchenko, convicted of bribery, is trying to retain control over the State Biotechnological University by promoting his people to leadership positions.
Instead of Anna Kolisnyk, Dmytro Slynko is expected to join the "Servant of the People" faction and the Verkhovna Rada.
Ukraine is preparing a new law on housing policy, which guarantees housing to orphans and children deprived of parental care after they turn 18. The document provides for the provision of temporary or social housing until permanent housing is obtained and retains the right to preferential loans.
On October 20, the "Servant of the People" faction will hold a Coordination Meeting with government representatives. They will discuss priority areas of state policy.
Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko submitted a proposal for the appointment of Tetiana Berezhna as Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy of Ukraine – Minister of Culture of Ukraine. The Parliament will consider this proposal in due course.
The head of the Ivanivka village military administration of the Henichesk district, Kherson region, has been notified of suspicion of extorting and receiving over UAH 930,000. Officials systematically demanded and received undue benefits from subordinate employees, threatening to deprive them of bonuses.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla was not allowed to attend the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, where the head of the SBU, Vasyl Maliuk, was present. She announced that she would contact law enforcement regarding this incident, as she and three other committee members were not allowed into the office.
Tetiana Berezhna, acting Minister of Culture, may head the position of Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy. Her candidacy was approved by the "Servant of the People" faction, with a vote expected next plenary week.
The meeting was previously planned for October 6-10, but the date was later postponed.
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.
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.
