Verkhovna Rada
Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated that progress was lagging in many areas of the resilience plan and that its implementation might be delayed. An audit showed 47% completion.
MP Kreidenko called on the Cabinet of Ministers to establish a working group following the BEB's new interpretation of the taxation of aircraft leasing as royalties. The Ministry of Finance should provide a single clarification.
The government and parliament discussed budget challenges and funding for the Defense Forces. The parties agreed to work on attracting international funding.
Zelenskyy called protecting the frontline regions from Russian terror and guided aerial bombs a separate challenge. He called for the creation of our own countermeasures.
Kyrylo Fesyk resigned as head of the Obolonskyi District State Administration at his own request. He was appointed deputy minister for restoration, infrastructure and transport.
The National Bank has launched an investigation into the entire composition of Sense Bank’s supervisory board based on NABU materials. The regulator stated that there had been inadequate oversight.
Ruslan Stefanchuk announced a planned meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's conciliatory council with Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi. Before that, the NBU governor spoke.
The National Bank has determined that Mykola Hladyshenko does not meet the independence criteria. The government must terminate his powers and elect a new board member.
Dmytro Koziatynskyi, the organizer of the rallies in support of Fedorov, announced their end and called the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the result. He called for reforms and dialogue.
Ukraine plans to toughen liability for dangerous speeding and systematic violations. Draft Law No. 15348 is being prepared for its first reading.
Zelenskyy instructed Khmara to organize defense, production, procurement, and the supply of troops. He also expects an intensification of diplomatic strikes and air defense.
Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, reported the verification of 79 Ukrainian servicemen. They also agreed to monitor the places where prisoners are held.
The defense and foreign ministers outlined their priorities: strengthening the military, developing the defense industry, and pursuing diplomacy for the sake of a just peace.
211 deputies voted to terminate Zhupanin’s powers, and 218 voted to terminate Shypaylo’s. At least 226 votes are required for the decision.
Parliament adopted a law to transform the uranium processing plant into a state-owned joint-stock company. The enterprise will be protected from bankruptcy for three years.
Lawmakers supported transforming the uranium plant into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. Energoatom will provide UAH 555 million in assistance.
Law No. 13704-d guarantees payments, treatment, rehabilitation, and the freedom to choose a prosthetist. The government must develop procedures and an amputation prevention program.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The day before, he stated that he would become a civilian before the vote.
Parliament supported a bill on easements on private agricultural land for fortifications. The fee will amount to 12% of the assessed value and will be paid after the war.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Draft Law No. 15450 on first reading. The Code is to enter into force on December 1, 2027, and pave the way for €1.5 billion in aid.
The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for the third time. Previously, he temporarily served as acting head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
With 331 votes, Parliament adopted a law on comprehensive support for children and persons with disabilities starting in 2027. The base amount will be at least 4,000 hryvnias.
During searches in the case involving a criminal organization, NABU and SAPO found a "crisis communication plan regarding the activities of the Verkhovna Rada Temporary Investigative Commission. "
74% of the BEB leadership failed the re-certification, but experts consider the reform too slow and incomplete. They call for all employees to be vetted, an audit of criminal cases to be conducted, and the Public Oversight Council to be relaunched.
A traffic accident in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district claimed the lives of two people and injured four others. The 23-year-old driver was detained.
The faction met with the candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Servant of the People supports Zelenskyy's submissions.
Parliament is expected to vote on Yevhenii Khmara and Andrii Sybiha for the positions of defense and foreign ministers. More than 260 votes are projected for each.
Members of Parliament continued meetings with the candidates for the posts of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The dialogue had lasted more than five hours the day before.
On August 18, two MPs from "Servant of the People," Andrii Zhupanin and Ostap Shypailo, submitted their resignations. Shypailo had previously voted for bills that drew criticism.
The Cabinet's program of activities provides for improving military registration and the remuneration system. It is also planned to raise €60 billion to purchase weapons.