The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine established a Temporary Investigative Commission to investigate the crimes of the Russian Federation against journalists and media workers. 272 people's deputies voted for the decision, Yevheniya Kravchuk reported.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft laws No. 14169 and No. 14170, which expand tax benefits for the import of defense-related goods and simplify customs procedures. This applies to components for drones, demining vehicles, and other products for the modernization and repair of weapons.
The Ministry of Education and Science announced the abolition of motivational letters during the 2026 admission campaign, as they have ceased to be an effective selection tool. This decision is part of the updated admission procedure, which provides for transparency of conditions and digitalization of procedures.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 4: the US dollar fell to 42. 20 hryvnias. The euro added 4 kopecks, and the zloty – 3 kopecks.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft law of the Ministry of Culture, which for the first time defines patronage activities, patrons, and recipients of assistance. The document also covers forms of support for culture, including the renewal of the material and technical base and the restoration of cultural heritage sites.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to appoint the ministers of energy and justice no earlier than 2 weeks from now. There are two candidates for the post of head of the Ministry of Justice, and there is no final candidate for the post of minister of energy yet.
The Verkhovna Rada extended the testing period for the eExcise system until October 12, 2026. The system is expected to launch on November 1, 2026, giving businesses 10 months for testing.
The 2026 budget lays down a record need for external injections and a significant increase in expenditures. As fintech expert Olena Sosedka notes, the economy will be extremely sensitive to financing delays, and the dollar exchange rate may temporarily rise to UAH 49.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that removes Russian and Moldovan languages from the list of languages protected by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. This prevents political manipulation and undermining the status of the Ukrainian language.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13650, which defines the format and rules of the 2026 admission campaign. The NMT will replace the EIT, retaining the list of subjects and abolishing the SAA.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the State Budget for 2026. 257 MPs voted "for", 37 - "against", 24 - "abstained".
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026". A vote on the document may take place 75 minutes after the discussion of reports by Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko and Budget Committee Chairwoman Roksolana Pidlasa.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget voted the State Budget for 2026 for the second reading. Proposed changes include an increase in the personal income tax percentage for local budgets and additional funds for arms procurement.
The Verkhovna Rada meeting has been postponed to 12:00 on December 3 due to the Budget Committee meeting scheduled for 9:00. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that this is related to the budget discussion and an attempt to gather votes.
The document covers the period from 2022 to the first half of 2025 and contains statistics of violations, descriptions of incidents, and response measures by lawyers.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is likely to consider the draft State Budget for 2026 on December 3. Negotiations on amendments to it are currently underway.
A group of deputies blocked the rostrum during the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk was forced to announce a break.
The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to recognize assets worth over UAH 8 million as unsubstantiated. These assets, registered to related parties, include three luxury cars used by the Member of Parliament.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the availability of a candidate for the post of Minister of Justice. He also called on parliamentarians to determine a list of candidates for the post of head of the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy may also face problems controlling the ruling Servant of the People party and ministries amid the pluralism of Ukraine's domestic politics.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects the Verkhovna Rada to adopt the State Budget for 2026. He also expects the presentation of candidates for the positions of Ministers of Energy and Justice.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to assess current ministers regarding their compliance with the challenges of the war and the upcoming winter. He also expects candidates for the ministers of energy and justice.
Vladimir Putin demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas, threatening military seizure of new territories if they refuse. He announced an increase in "returned" territories and made false statements about Pokrovsk, Myrnohrad, Siversk, and Vovchansk.
The Committee on State Power Organization recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 3195. It obliges ministers to report on their work during the consideration of their resignation.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed cultural observer Bohdana Laiuk as Deputy Minister of Culture. She will be responsible for book publishing, reading, the visibility of Ukrainian literature abroad, and language policy.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed bill 4656-IX, which amends the Law of Ukraine "On Burial and Funeral Business". The document provides a clear legal mechanism for the reburial of fallen servicemen at state expense.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Bill No. 4607-IX, which establishes the Unified Social Sphere Information System. This centralizes and automates social protection processes, reducing corruption risks.
People's Deputy Serhiy Vlasenko criticized NABU Director Semen Kryvonos's proposal to elect the Prosecutor General through a competition, calling it unconstitutional and illegal. Vlasenko emphasized that NABU should be engaged in investigations, not politics, and that the existing system of competitions in Ukraine is ineffective.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 4670-IX, which establishes requirements for communication quality and improves the national roaming mechanism. This will ensure a mandatory internet speed standard and allow Ukrainians to control the quality of communication.
In Dnipro, two individuals have been notified of suspicion of organizing the illegal transfer of conscripts across the state border. They valued their "services" at 20,000 US dollars, promising a military medical commission conclusion of unfitness.
