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The co-author of the anti-corruption reform explained why involving foreigners will not change Ukraine's system: "We need to take responsibility ourselves"

Oksana Syroyid called on Ukraine to take responsibility for the functioning of its institutions itself. According to her, foreign experts are unable to change the system.

Society • September 11, 10:56 AM • 3478 views
In the Verkhovna Rada, they propose continuing sessions in the shelter during air raids

Members of Parliament propose continuing plenary sessions in the shelter at 5 Hrushevskoho Street after 10 minutes of an air raid alert. Voting will be electronic.

Society • September 11, 06:23 AM • 4142 views
The relevant committee has recommended for the third time that the Verkhovna Rada abolish the duty-free allowance for parcels worth up to 150 euros

The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended adopting bills on VAT for parcels worth up to 150 euros starting from the first euro. The new rules may come into effect no earlier than July 2027.

Economy • September 10, 01:55 PM • 3018 views
In the Odrex doctors’ case, the court heard the defense’s objections concerning one of those accused of medical negligence

The case of the Odrex doctors accused of negligence resulting in a patient’s death is ongoing in the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa.

Crimes and emergencies • September 9, 03:33 PM • 16783 views
Of the 18 sentences handed down in cases involving fraudulent call centers, only two people ended up behind barsPhoto

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, courts have handed down 18 sentences in cases involving fraudulent call centers. Only two convicts received actual prison terms.

Society • September 9, 07:19 AM • 4141 views
The SBI may be able to return to the case concerning the removal of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, in which Concorde Capital owner Ihor Mazepa was implicated, an expert says

The expert assumes that the SBI investigation into 7 hectares of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant may have been closed because of a law with retroactive effect. The official status of the case is unknown.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 04:27 PM • 4558 views
The law on mandatory shelters has entered into force in Ukraine — what has changed

Law No. 4778-IX strengthens civil protection and requires shelters to be planned for new facilities. Centers and classes for safety are also being established.

Society • September 8, 09:05 AM • 4001 views
Up to €45 billion in 2026: what conditions Ukraine must meet to receive EU funding

The government plans to adopt the necessary decisions by November 1 to enable Ukraine to access the funding. The Ukraine Support Loan package for 2026–2027 totals €90 billion.

Economy • September 7, 06:16 PM • 64551 views
The Cabinet of Ministers has once again submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a package of bills on abolishing duty-free exemptions for parcels worth up to €150

The Cabinet of Ministers proposes levying 20% VAT on marketplace parcels from the first euro, while retaining the customs duty and the exemption for gifts worth up to €45. The new rules could come into effect no earlier than July 2027.

Economy • September 7, 05:44 PM • 30936 views
Representatives of the Eastern Europe Foundation, where Fedorov booked himself for one day, will be forcibly brought to a meeting of the parliamentary temporary investigative commission

The temporary investigative commission appealed to the National Police regarding the forced appearance of the foundation’s representative at the meeting on September 14. Fedorov was summoned again.

Politics • September 7, 04:49 PM • 15572 views
Prosecutor General Kravchenko ordered inspections at the Prosecutor General’s Office — how many prosecutors could be dismissed

The Prosecutor General’s Office is preparing submissions to the disciplinary commission concerning seven prosecutors. Official investigations have also been ordered, along with preparations for polygraph tests.

Politics • September 7, 02:22 PM • 4300 views
The Ministry of Defense explained what representatives of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers can and cannot do during an air raid alertPhoto

Representatives of the Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers have no right to stop or detain people heading to a shelter. Document checks in the shelter are not separately prohibited.

Society • September 7, 02:18 PM • 4644 views
I am not clinging to my position — Kravchenko commented on whether he is ready to resign as Prosecutor General following searches at the Prosecutor General's Office

Ruslan Kravchenko said that he would attend the parliamentary committee on September 8. In addition, the Prosecutor General added that he is not clinging to his position.

Politics • September 7, 01:47 PM • 24479 views
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Dismissal from service, financial support, transfers — the Office of the Military Ombudsman named the reasons for the most frequent complaints

Service members most often complain about military medical commissions, dismissals, payments, and transfers. The Office ordered 2,535 inspections, but officials sometimes ignore the findings.

Society • September 4, 12:00 PM • 104628 views
Nearly 12% of NMT-2026 participants failed to reach the threshold score in at least one subjectPhoto

A total of 329,709 people took part in NMT-2026, with more than 48,500 failing at least one subject. The threshold was most often not reached in mathematics.

Society • September 4, 08:06 AM • 4750 views
What is celebrated on September 4 in Ukraine and around the world

On September 4, Ukraine commemorates the raising of the blue-and-yellow flag over the Verkhovna Rada in 1991. Around the world, Sexual Health Day and Taekwondo Day are observed.

Society • September 4, 04:00 AM • 6285 views
Condition for receiving the third €1.45 billion tranche of aid — the Cabinet submitted four draft laws to Parliament

The Cabinet approved four draft laws to fulfill its obligations to the EU and the IMF. They concern VAT, transfer pricing, capital markets, and the High Anti-Corruption Court.

Economy • September 3, 06:01 PM • 3802 views
Abolition of customs duties and VAT on quad bikes and components for UAVs — bills adopted as a whole

Parliament adopted as a whole the bills exempting goods for the front from VAT, excise tax and customs duties. The exemptions will apply during martial law.

Society • September 3, 01:41 PM • 7117 views
Increased leave, paternity leave, and combating workplace mobbing - a draft of the new Labor Code has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada

The new draft Labor Code provides for the de-Sovietization of labor legislation, ensuring the dignity of employees in the workplace and reducing "labor bureaucracy. "

Society • September 3, 01:01 PM • 22429 views
Verkhovna Rada will hear from representatives of the agencies over the shooting involving the SBU and HUR in Kyiv

The Verkhovna Rada committee will hear explanations regarding the shooting in Kyiv involving the SBU and HUR on September 2. Parliament is awaiting a report.

Politics • September 3, 09:04 AM • 10420 views
Organizers of fraudulent call centers could face up to 12 years — bill

Zelenskyy's bill provides for up to 12 years in prison for organizers of fraudulent call centers and the confiscation of property. Whistleblowers may be exempted from punishment.

Politics • September 3, 01:18 AM • 5332 views
Sense Bank Chairman Stupak was assigned bail of UAH 15 million

The HACC set bail of UAH 15 million for Oleksii Stupak in a case involving the legalization of UAH 150 million. The NBU is demanding that his powers be terminated.

Crimes and emergencies • September 2, 06:31 PM • 5189 views
The 2027 Budget plans to allocate 18.5 billion hryvnias to support veterans — Koretskyi

The 2027 budget plans to provide UAH 18. 5 billion for more than 1.5 million veterans. The government is also preparing housing, medical and rehabilitation programs.

Society • September 2, 01:51 PM • 4417 views
Zelenskyy submitted bills to the Rada targeting fraudulent call centers and “money mules,” expecting urgent consideration

According to the Head of State, liability for fraudulent call centers should be clear and strict—not only for those who are performers, but also for those who organize everything and profit from the call centers.

Politics • September 2, 01:15 PM • 4555 views
Ukraine’s next IMF tranche under threat – Pidlasa names the reasons

Ukraine may receive up to $1. 66 billion from the IMF by the end of the year. The tranche depends on the adoption of laws and the fulfillment of structural benchmarks.

Economy • September 2, 12:59 PM • 4167 views
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The Aerospace Association expects a swift resolution to the issue of interpreting aviation leasing as royalties

The Finance Ministry plans to establish a working group to provide tax clarification regarding airlines’ leasing payments to nonresidents. The industry expects a swift decision.

Society • September 2, 10:20 AM • 62174 views
Payments to children with disabilities and the "Schoolchild’s Package" - by what date can an application be submitted

Starting in 2027, assistance for children with disabilities will amount to at least 8,000 hryvnias, while higher payments will reach 16,000 hryvnias. Applications for the "Schoolchild’s Package" are accepted until November 1, 2026.

Society • September 2, 09:23 AM • 3558 views
The Verkhovna Rada introduced a new format for industrial parks in Ukraine

Parliament supported Draft Law No. 12117 on eco-industrial parks and industrial symbiosis. The document also changes the requirements for land and participants.

Society • September 2, 08:55 AM • 4371 views
The Verkhovna Rada is testing voting by MPs in a shelter PhotoVideo

The Rada is testing a backup electronic voting system using MPs’ personal phones during prolonged air-raid alerts. Workstations have been set up in the shelter.

Society • September 2, 07:59 AM • 4501 views
Ukraine seeks to strengthen the liability of organizers of fraudulent call centers — Zelenskyy will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada tomorrow

Zelenskyy said that on September 2 he would submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill targeting the organizers of fraudulent call centers. As of the evening of September 1 , the new presidential bills were not present in the Verkhovna Rada database.

Politics • September 1, 07:18 PM • 4580 views