Verkhovna Rada
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U. S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.
The "Servant of the People" faction will formally submit a motion on Wednesday to appoint Serhiy Koretsky as Prime Minister. The vote in the Verkhovna Rada is expected on Thursday.
The parliament adopted as a basis a bill that strengthens liability for child pornography. The document also decriminalizes adult pornographic content for adults.
Yulia Svyrydenko, dismissed from the post of prime minister, may be appointed head of the OP instead of Kyrylo Budanov. Budanov, in turn, may become the minister of defense.
The parliament supported the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko along with the Cabinet of Ministers with 258 votes. The successor will temporarily be Denys Shmyhal.
The Verkhovna Rada supported a resolution on sanctions against all financial institutions of Russia for a period of 50 years. The document also prohibits operations with virtual assets issued by Russian institutions.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants military personnel among former convicts up to 30 days of leave and the possibility of transfer between units after one year of service.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the new award "Order of Europe" for merits in European integration. 271 deputies voted for Zelenskyy's initiative.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the free trade agreement with Turkey, signed on February 3, 2022. 236 MPs voted for the document.
The Verkhovna Rada extended the period of general mobilization for 90 days from August 2, 2026. 311 people's deputies voted in favor of the decision.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to extend martial law from August 2 for 90 days. This is the 20th vote of the current convocation on this issue.
The Committee on the Organization of State Power will consider Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko's resignation statement tomorrow morning. After the Council's decision, the committee will hold two more meetings on the appointment of a new prime minister and cabinet members.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced the receipt of a resignation letter from Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko. The parliament will consider the issue in the near future.
The Verkhovna Rada on July 14 plans to consider the dismissal of Yulia Svyrydenko from the post of Prime Minister. Appointments in the government are expected on Wednesday, an MP reported.
Personnel changes in the Cabinet of Ministers are functional, not political, aimed at strengthening the energy sector and housing and communal services. The expert believes that key appointments are related to preparation for the heating season under wartime conditions.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on extending martial law and general mobilization from August 2, 2026 for another 90 days.
The Cabinet of Ministers is considering a phased increase in freight tariffs of Ukrzaliznytsia: by 30% from August 1 and another 15% from January 1. Prime Minister Svyrydenko announced consultations with businesses and possible compensation mechanisms.
Ukraine increased its defense budget to a record UAH 4. 4 trillion for 2026, having received the first tranche of EUR 3.9 billion from the EU for drones. At the same time, the Bureau of Economic Security is putting pressure on airlines, which paid UAH 702 million in taxes in 2025.
Ihor Smelyansky considers the decision of NBU Governor Andriy Pyshny "settling personal scores" against him and called it "ill-considered".
The Tax Committee of the Verkhovna Rada found statistical errors and manipulations in the BEB report for 2025. Deputies noted the low effectiveness of investigations, with only 13% of cases reaching court.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommended adopting draft law No. 15262, which provides for a corporate income tax rate for banks of 50% for 2026-2027. This will be the fourth tax increase for banks.
The Ombudsman's Office conducted monitoring after complaints about conditions for the military. They stated that the hospital is operating at a loss due to understated state tariffs.
The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution that launches a mechanism to restrict the access of military personnel to gambling during the period of martial law. The data will be verified through the Register of Military Personnel.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated that Ukraine was not involved in the attack on a bus in the Bryansk region. He called the incident a likely Russian provocation and contacted the Belarusian side.
Former prisoners of war can restore their driver's licenses free of charge within one year of their release. Guardians of missing persons have been granted the right to manage their property.
Starting July 1, new loans for business will become available, and VAT on robots has been abolished. The government has simplified conditions for the energy and defense sectors.
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights demands an audit of the additional heating charges in Kyiv residents' June bills for the month of January. He assured that he is keeping the situation under control.
Investigation completed regarding Yanukovych and 16 officials concerning the seizure of power. They will be tried for a criminal organization and the murders of protesters.