The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law that provides for the introduction of a single basic social assistance from January 1, 2026, instead of various payments. It will be provided to the most vulnerable categories of the population, and its amount will be determined as the difference between the basic amount for the family and its average monthly income.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget heard a presentation from the Ministry of Finance regarding the draft State Budget of Ukraine for 2026. The Budget will be presented to the Rada on September 19, after which deputies will submit amendments until October 1.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support draft law No. 13465, which was supposed to enshrine the use of the Mriya mobile application and electronic education documents. The document did not receive the required number of votes for adoption as a basis, referral for a second first reading, or revision.
The high military command will have 10 days to respond to servicemen's complaints, otherwise, they will be held administratively liable. This also applies to cases of ignoring the actions of the Office of the Military Ombudsman, which still has to go through a long process of launching after the law is passed.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on a century-long partnership with Great Britain, with 295 deputies voting in favor. The document provides for annual military aid of 3 billion pounds sterling and mutual support in case of aggression.
The draft State Budget for 2026, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers with a deficit of 18. 4% of GDP, will be presented to the Verkhovna Rada on Friday. The document envisages expenditures of UAH 4.8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion, with an increase in defense expenditures to UAH 2.8 trillion.
The parliament approved in the second reading law No. 13266 on the military ombudsman, for which 283 deputies voted. The document defines the legal status and tasks of the military ombudsman regarding the protection of the rights of servicemen and other categories.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated that the EU has mobilized 169 billion euros in aid for Ukraine, including 63 billion for military support. She also noted progress on using frozen Russian assets and increasing investments in Ukraine's defense industry.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola announced the opening of a permanent representation of the European Parliament in Kyiv during her address to the Verkhovna Rada on September 17. She also emphasized the need for genuine peace for Ukraine and announced the 19th package of sanctions against Russia.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola arrived in Kyiv 1,300 days after the start of the aggression to express support for Ukraine. She was met by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk.
People's Deputy Dmytro Chornyi believes that the activities of the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation are coming to an end, calling on President Zelenskyy to provide clear instructions regarding the timing of parliamentary elections. Local elections, scheduled for October, will not take place due to martial law.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction, where issues of war were discussed, including military salaries, housing provision for IDPs, and the personnel crisis in the public sector. The meeting also touched upon support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the negotiation process.
Former goalkeeper of Kyiv "Dynamo" and Donetsk "Shakhtar" Artur Rudko was detained while attempting to illegally cross the border. According to unofficial information, he is currently undergoing basic military training in one of the training centers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended until October 30 the official investigation into the decision of the temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service, Oleksandr Bilchuk. This concerns the transfer of maintenance documentation support for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters to the foreign company AAL Group Ltd, which is connected to the Russian Federation.
In the draft budget for 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers allocated over 3. 6 billion hryvnias to the National Military Memorial Cemetery, which is three times more than in 2025. In total, almost 18 billion hryvnias are planned to be allocated for veteran policy.
Bill No. 14037 grants a deferment from mobilization to homeowners who gratuitously accommodate two or more IDPs. To obtain a deferment, the fact of IDP residence must be formalized by a notarized agreement.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted bill No. 13302 on the creation of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts instead of OASK. The new courts will hear cases against central government bodies and appeals against competitions for positions of heads of anti-corruption bodies.
Economist Oleh Pendzyn stated that the main issue of the State Budget-2026 is finding 120 billion dollars for defense, of which 60 billion dollars should be provided by partners.
In the 2026 state budget, expenditures for the National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Ministry of Energy, and the Ministry of Community Development significantly increased. At the same time, expenditures for the State Property Fund, the State Space Agency, and the Ministry of Defense were reduced.
The Verkhovna Rada resumed online broadcasting of its sessions on September 16 for the first time in almost four years. This happened after demands from public organizations and media, as well as a vote by MPs on September 4.
The Cabinet of Ministers has registered in the Verkhovna Rada the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026". The document will be considered and presented to the Budget Committee on September 17.
State budget expenditures for 2026 are planned at UAH 4. 8 trillion, which is three times the pre-war level. The largest expenditure item is national security and defense, for which UAH 2.8 trillion has been allocated.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to raise over UAH 22 billion next year from taxing online platforms and introducing an excise tax on sweet drinks. An additional UAH 26 billion is expected from the collection of tax debt.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the draft State Budget for 2026. The document envisages expenditures of UAH 4.8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion.
The Government of Ukraine has approved the draft State Budget for 2026, which envisages expenditures of UAH 4. 8 trillion and revenues of UAH 2.826 trillion. The budget deficit is projected at 18.4% of GDP, and the need for external financing is UAH 2.079 trillion.
The bill on cryptocurrency taxation requires serious revision, which will postpone its second reading. The first deputy head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Yaroslav Zhelezniak, noted that the preparation deadlines are unknown.
Member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee Fedir Venislavskyi stated that the war is approaching its end, as evidenced by certain political processes. He also emphasized the importance of restoring benefits for aircraft manufacturing, which can become an engine of the economy.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a parliamentary delegation from Great Britain, thanking them for their support and discussing further cooperation. The parties also paid attention to the issue of returning Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
On September 16, the Verkhovna Rada may begin consideration of the bill on the military ombudsman, submitted by the President. The document defines the powers and procedures of the ombudsman, and also provides for responsibility for non-compliance with his requirements.
A bill on taxes from citizens who sell goods or provide services through online platforms has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. It aims to harmonize Ukraine's tax legislation with EU and OECD law.
