Verkhovna Rada
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a bill to lower Ukraine's conscription age from 27 to 25.
The Cabinet of Ministers approves a draft law on the siting, design and construction of power units 3 and 4 of the Khmelnytsky Nuclear Power Plant.
Olena Shulyak, head of the Servant of the People party, called on the Parliament to immediately adopt a number of draft laws on local self-government, including laws on local democracy, self-organization bodies, transparency of local authorities, and public consultations, which are part of the Ukrainian Foundation's program.
According to MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk, the blocking of tax invoices has become a serious problem that threatens Ukraine's national security, as it halts the activities of enterprises and disrupts economic operations.
255 Ukrainian children were removed from their parents by local social services abroad as of December 31, 2023, with the worst situation in Germany (71 cases), Poland (33), Italy (25), Czech Republic (24) and Sweden (17).
A Russian court refuses to release Crimean political prisoner Amet Suleymanov, who needs urgent heart surgery and is being denied adequate medical care in violation of the Geneva Convention.
Former FSB assistant Danylo Hetmantsev is now not only a member of parliament from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Servant of the People party, but he also heads one of the most important committees of the Verkhovna Rada.
President Zelenskyy honored the memory of more than 1,400 Ukrainian civilians, including 37 children, killed by Russian occupiers during the 33-day occupation of Bucha in Kyiv region two years ago.
The head of the French National Assembly, Yaelle Bron-Pivet, visited Odesa to inspect the seaport, discuss security challenges, emphasize the restoration of port infrastructure, strengthen air defense, and condemn Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
Over 470,000 hectares have been planted in Ukraine, with acreage increasing in Kherson and Kharkiv regions due to demining, but farmers are abandoning corn in favor of more profitable crops such as soybeans and are facing problems exporting to Western Europe due to the blocked border with Poland.
This year's harvest in Ukraine is expected to reach 77 million tons, down about 30% from the pre-war harvest of over 100 million tons, due to farmers abandoning intensive cultivation techniques and lower yields per hectare.
More than 470,000 hectares have been sown in Ukraine so far, with the majority of grain planted in Odesa region as the spring sowing campaign begins amid challenges in the de-occupied and war-affected areas.
The Parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence has completed consideration of all 4,269 amendments to the draft law on mobilization, and the Verkhovna Rada may begin consideration of the document in two weeks.
Telegram may be under the influence of Russian special services and should be regulated by Ukrainian law, says the head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence has considered 4051 out of 4266 amendments to the draft law on mobilization, making it 95% ready, with the remaining amendments scheduled to be completed tomorrow.
Stefanchuk discussed with the President of the French National Assembly Ukraine's defense needs, including air defense systems, long-range missiles and air support, as well as the freezing of Russian assets to compensate for Ukraine's losses.
The new law on mobilization and military training introduces basic military training at universities starting in 2025, conscript service lasting 5 months in peacetime and 3 months in wartime instead of regular service, mobilization from 25 to 60 years of age, and deferment of military service until the age of military service for citizens from 18 years of age.
The head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, believes that Telegram poses a threat to national security, as it can be used to influence people in the occupied territories and spread disinformation, and calls for the regulation of such platforms.
The draft law on mobilization is 82% ready, the Security Committee has considered 3,518 amendments and plans to consider the remaining amendments tomorrow.
Inadequate conditions of detention and failure to provide necessary medical care have led to Ukrainian political prisoner Tofik Abdulgaziyev losing almost half of his weight, and at least 36 of the 216 illegally convicted Crimean political prisoners need immediate medical care.
MPs plan to consider over 700 more amendments to the draft law on mobilization, likely approving over 80% of the bill today.
MP Galyna Tretyakova withdraws draft law No. 11104, which proposed to criminalize unauthorized representation of Ukraine in international negotiations, after it was criticized.
The government has approved a bill to restore medium-term budget planning for local communities, especially in the areas affected by military operations, which will allow them to forecast budgets for several years ahead and attract funding for economic development and social support.
The Government has approved a four-year action plan to reform local government.
The draft law establishes administrative supervision over the decisions of local self-government bodies and proposes a new mechanism for selecting and appointing heads of local state administrations.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Anton Shalyhaylo as deputy head of the Odesa Regional State Administration.
The formation of the National Guard of Ukraine began in 1991. In 1999, the National Guard became subordinate to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, but was completely disbanded the following year. The National Guard was revived in the spring of 2014
Japan has allocated $230 million to support Ukraine's agricultural sector as part of a project aimed at restoring agriculture and providing access to finance for farmers.
The Spanish court overturned its previous decision to block Telegram, suspending the blocking order until it receives a police report explaining the features of the service and how blocking could affect its users.
A draft law has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada that would regulate the operation of social media such as Telegram in Ukraine, require disclosure of information about owners and sources of funding, and restrict the use of platforms with an opaque ownership structure.