Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valeriy Zaluzhnyi commented on the possibility of his participation in the presidential election. He emphasized that the main task now is to survive and preserve the state.
The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada denied the statements about holding elections on October 26. Elections are possible no earlier than six months after the lifting of martial law.
The head of the Servant of the People faction reminded that elections cannot be held during martial law. Elections can be held no earlier than 6 months after its end.
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that the European Solidarity faction was blocking the work of the parliament. The blocking prevented discussions on education, teacher salaries, and children's education in shelters.
The SAPO has opened proceedings against MP Roman Kaptelov over his family's undeclared real estate in Moscow. The case concerns the residence of his wife and children in Russia, as well as his wife's income from a Russian state institution.
The KCSA stated that there is no certified facility for installation at public transport stops. Deputies, on the other hand, propose to adopt the experience of Kharkiv and other cities regarding the operation of transport.
The leader of the Servant of the People faction, David Arakhamia, attended Trump's inauguration in the Capitol rotunda. He was one of the few foreign high-ranking guests, along with Boris Johnson and Georgia Maloney.
In early February, Washington will host Ukraine Week. According to David Arakhamia, they plan to hold major talks with the new Trump team.
MPs and the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis denied information about the possible mobilization of 18-year-old students after completing the CPE. In Ukraine, mobilization is possible only from the age of 25, even for those who have undergone military training.
The security agreements strengthen Ukraine with weapons and finance, but the ultimate goal should be NATO membership. Recent visits by the leaders of Britain and Italy demonstrate increased support for Ukraine.
There are no legislative initiatives in the Verkhovna Rada to change the age category of the mobilization resource. MPs emphasize the importance of receiving the promised weapons from partners and permission to use them.
Over 5 years, more than 20 MPs have missed more than half of the votes in the Verkhovna Rada. Fedir Khrystenko has not appeared in the parliament for almost 3 years, and 11 MPs are wanted.
Parliament summoned Minister of Social Policy Oksana Zholnovych.
MP from the Servant of the People party, Oleksandr Kunitsky, left for the United States on September 23 and has not yet returned to Ukraine. This happened after the State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into his previous long stay in Israel.
The European Parliament has begun preparing a resolution on systemic disinformation and historical falsifications by the Russian Federation. The document exposes Russia's attempts to interfere in the politics of the EU, the US and other countries through cyberattacks and manipulations.
The International Register of Damage from Russian Aggression is accepting applications for damaged housing through Diia. The first payments may begin in 2027 after the Compensation Commission is established.
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.
