Verkhovna Rada

The Rada voted to summon the head of the SBU to discuss wiretapping of journalists, but will not hear him in the near future until the conciliation board decides on a date.

SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk met with G7 ambassadors to discuss cooperation against Russia and steps for Ukraine's democratic development and freedom of speech.

Parliament adopts a law introducing NATO standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including clinical protocols and regulations on pre-hospital care.

Parliament passes a bill that allows clinics to store frozen reproductive cells from fallen soldiers for three years instead of disposing of them.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, met with the Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, to discuss further military assistance to Ukraine, the implementation of the peace formula, EU security guarantees, sanctions against Russia and the confiscation of Russian assets.

The Verkhovna Rada supported the government's draft law on mobilization as a basis.

The Verkhovna Rada dismisses Yuriy Buglak, who was featured in a journalistic investigation, from his position as a member of the Central Election Commission.

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security supported the government's draft law on mobilization.

The Ukrainian parliament votes with 302 votes in favor of the resignation of Veterans Affairs Minister Yulia Laputina.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will double the number of working groups to strengthen food quality inspections and compliance with standards in 2024.

Borrell addressed the Ukrainian parliament after Russia's massive missile attack on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights urged MPs to adopt in the first reading the draft law on mobilization, which he discussed with the Minister of Defense and received his support after criticizing the document.

Deputy Maryana Bezugla was expelled from the Servant of the People party.

Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk met with his Bulgarian counterpart to discuss Ukraine's path to the EU and NATO, Bulgaria's support for Ukraine through military aid, and the confiscation of Russian assets to compensate for war damage.

The head of the Security Service of Ukraine called the actions of the officers who attacked Bihus. Info journalists unacceptable and said that they had already led to personnel changes.

Ukrainian troops neutralize only small subversive groups of Russians infiltrating Avdiivka, continuing to hold the line despite the difficult conditions.

The Rada voted to summon the head of the SBU, Vasyl Malyuk, to report on the SBU's surveillance of Bihus. info journalists.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported a draft law introduced by President Zelenskyy that, among other things, allows for the regulation of the issuance of Ukrainian passports to foreigners who defend Ukraine's independence.

The Ukrainian parliament will consider a new draft law on mobilization in the first reading on February 7.

The Ukrainian parliament has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country for another 90 days due to the ongoing Russian invasion.

Parliament approved the extension of martial law in Ukraine until May 13, 2024.

Civil society organizations and media representatives are calling on the Verkhovna Rada to allow journalists to attend parliamentary sessions and communicate freely with MPs, arguing that such openness is essential for democracy and transparency.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans' Rights has approved the resignation of Minister of Veterans' Affairs Yulia Laputina.

Ukrainian parliamentary committee supports extension of martial law and general mobilization.

The Ukrainian parliament will vote again to extend martial law and mobilization for another 90 days. In addition, a bill on a unified electronic register of persons liable for military service will be put to a second vote.

The Anti-Corruption Committee has recognized the new draft law on mobilization as containing corruption risks, as key provisions are unclear and leave too much power to officials.

Ukraine reached a record level of physical exports during the large-scale invasion in January 2024, exporting 12 million tons of products, only two million tons less than in pre-war January 2022.

In the event that a conflict of interest is found in Deputy Managing Director of the DGF Rudukha due to her work in banks that have been declared insolvent.

President Zelensky submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days from February 14.

The parliamentary committee wants to invite representatives of the Ministry of Defense to its meeting next week to clarify issues regarding the new draft law on mobilization, including the receipt of summonses through the electronic cabinet.