Servant of the People
At the meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction, President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko for the position of Prime Minister. Candidates for key ministerial portfolios, including Fedorov, Kuleba, and Kachka, were presented.
President Zelenskyy and Deputy Prime Minister Svyrydenko will present a list of part of the government at a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction. Not all personnel decisions may be voted on this week; a meeting is possible on Tuesday, July 22.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of Denys Shmyhal from the post of Prime Minister of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister to Yulia Svyrydenko.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a draft law on industrial pollution control, to which an amendment on export duties for soybeans was added. This decision caused a scandal and a verbal altercation between people's deputies due to an attempt to introduce a 10% duty on the export of soybeans and rapeseed.
Honcharenko called out Hetmantsev during the Rada's consideration of the issue of introducing duties on soybean and rapeseed exports.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on housing policy, which launches a large-scale reform. This will allow Ukraine to receive 300 million euros within the framework of the Ukraine Facility program.
Today, July 16, a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction will take place, where Yulia Svyrydenko will present candidates for ministerial positions. The appointment of ministers is expected tomorrow, July 17.
The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved a bill on amendments to the State Budget-2025 for financial support of the security and defense sector. The bill provides for the redirection of 10% of Kyiv's corporate income tax to the Reserve Fund of the state budget from August 1 to December 31.
A package of bills on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City was discussed with representatives of G7 and NATO countries. The initiative provides for information protection, tax benefits, and simplification of customs procedures for arms manufacturers.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, which possesses unique competencies, may not be included in the Defence City program due to strict criteria. This threatens the loss of a strategically important industry that produces components for military and civil aviation.
NABU searched MP Roman Kaptelov on the fact of alleged inaccurate declaration. Investigators seized his phone, as the MP did not declare his family's property and income in Moscow, including an apartment worth UAH 17.5 million.
PACE adopted a resolution confirming that Crimea is Ukraine and calling for the creation of a Special Tribunal, regardless of negotiations. The document also provides for new accusations from the ICC and compensation for damages since 2014.
The Verkhovna Rada now has 398 people's representatives after Oles Dovgyi was stripped of his mandate. The reduction in staff is due to the ban of OPZZh and the refusal of mandates.
The "Servant of the People" faction will gather for a meeting on June 17, where the candidacy of Ruslan Kravchenko for the position of Prosecutor General will be presented. The corresponding submission has already been received from the President.
Why "European Solidarity" succumbed to the "servants" and has already demonstrated its willingness to cooperate.
Information about mobile communication shutdowns during air raid alerts is not true. Oleksandr Fedienko urged not to believe rumors and stay with your operator.
The Verkhovna Rada created an inter-factional association "Defense and Development". Mykola Zadorozhnyi, who was suspected of bribery last year, became the chairman.
MP Taras Batenko joined the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Special Commission investigating abuse of office by officials and state-owned enterprises. This decision was made by the Council to investigate possible abuses that could harm economic security.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported Anna Kolisnyk's statement on resigning her mandate. In 2023, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court closed the case against her regarding false declaration.
The Cabinet approved draft law No. 13321 to strengthen the protection of the rights of drivers with disabilities. It provides for a QR code on the "Driver with Disability" sign and control over preferential parking spaces.
After a serious illness, Member of Parliament Serhiy Shvets passed away. He went from being a journalist at 1+1 to working in the Verkhovna Rada, where he was the secretary of the committee.
The Verkhovna Rada proposes to allow deputies to hold positions in the Cabinet of Ministers, including the Prime Minister and ministers. The authors of the bill are deputies from "Servant of the People".
The Verkhovna Rada supported the appeal to award journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously). The decision was supported by 247 deputies.
In 2024, the income of 387 Ukrainian MPs doubled. The highest incomes were received by deputies from European Solidarity - UAH 5.6 million.
The Verkhovna Rada initiated changes to the Criminal Code to define illegal transfer and deportation of children as war crimes. This applies to representatives of any foreign state.
PACE is preparing a resolution on Ukrainian journalists in captivity. The third hearing on this issue will take place in the near future, with the participation of human rights activists and international organizations.
By the end of 2025, it is planned to adopt law №12377 on housing policy, which should solve the housing problems of Ukrainians. It will abolish the Housing Code of 1983, which no longer works.
Combat officer Serhiy Melnyk has become a new Member of Parliament from the "Servant of the People" faction, replacing Iryna Kormyshkina. He ran under number 149 and participated in battles.
Serhiy Melnyk became a new people's deputy, taking the oath. This happened after the termination of powers of Iryna Kormyshkina.
At the Kyiv City Council session, deputies blocked the tribune, demanding the resignation of Bondarenko, who is a witness in the corruption case. Klitschko announced a secret vote on April 8.