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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.
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.
The "Servant of the People" faction has suspended the membership of MP Oleksiy Kuznetsov due to his involvement in a corruption scandal concerning drone procurement. NABU and SAP uncovered large-scale corruption involving the MP and National Guard servicemen.
People's deputies Neklyudov and Kasai from "Servant of the People" fought during a Verkhovna Rada session. This happened for the first time since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, when the parliament broadcast the session online.
People's Deputy Dmytro Kostiuk announced his withdrawal from the "Servant of the People" faction due to the vote on NABU and SAP. He noted that they were forced to vote under threat.
People's Deputy Maksym Buzhanskyi appealed to David Arakhamia with a request to facilitate the submission of the bill on the decriminalization of pornography for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. The head of the subcommittee, Vladlen Neklyudov, supported this appeal, emphasizing the importance of the bill for the realization of constitutional human rights.
David Arakhamia refutes claims of dismantling anti-corruption infrastructure, emphasizing that bill 12414 does not provide for the liquidation of NABU, SAP, or NACP. He stresses that the Verkhovna Rada team consistently strengthens anti-corruption institutions, providing them with more powers and resources.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yulia Svyrydenko as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine after the resignation of Denys Shmyhal. Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft resolution on her appointment.
On July 17, a number of measures regarding reshuffles in the Cabinet of Ministers are planned in the Verkhovna Rada. These include consideration of candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prime Minister, as well as a vote for the new composition of the government.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine today, July 17, begins the formation of a new Cabinet of Ministers after the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal. President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister, and also presented candidates for other ministerial portfolios.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft resolution to the Verkhovna Rada on the appointment of Yulia Svyrydenko as Prime Minister of Ukraine. At least 226 votes of people's deputies are required for her appointment.
All functions of the Ministry of Unity, including issues of reintegration of temporarily occupied territories and IDPs, are transferred to the Ministry of Social Policy. This decision was made against the backdrop of the Cabinet's resignation and the appointment of a new prime minister.
At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, no candidate for the position of Minister of Culture was named; consultations are still ongoing. The Verkhovna Rada will consider the mentioned candidacies at the next meeting.