The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that allows for faster and more effective sale of confiscated assets. Funds from the sale will be directed to the Fund for the Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine did not consider any issue on February 12 due to a lack of votes. The deputies completed work on agenda items until February 24.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that grants a 12-month deferment from mobilization to persons aged 18-24. This applies to those who served under contract during martial law.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in principle draft law No. 13715 on the support and development of innovative activities, aimed at the development of innovative ecosystems. The document is intended to update the legal framework for supporting innovation, form a modern institutional model, and ensure cooperation between the state, business, science, and education.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree allowing Ukrainians aged 60 and over to serve in the military under contract. The first contract is concluded for 1 year, with the possibility of extension, provided that the person is fit for health reasons and with the consent of the commander.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13219, aimed at improving competitive conditions for electricity generation from renewable sources. The document contributes to reducing dependence on fossil fuels and developing domestic production of "green" energy.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 12353, which regulates the mandatory evacuation of the population, including children, from areas of active and potential hostilities. The decision on evacuation is made at the suggestion of the military command.
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has begun preparing the Budget Declaration for 2027-2029. This document will form the basis for the preparation of the draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027.
The President of Ukraine signed a law that grants temporary residence permits and additional medical guarantees to foreigners and stateless persons serving under contract. The document also allows them to receive social services.
The number of appeals regarding the actions of the TCC and SP has increased 333 times since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. This indicates systemic problems with human rights observance during mobilization.
Defence City has officially launched in Ukraine, offering tax benefits and simplified procedures for defense enterprises. The first resident is a drone manufacturer, but experts point to risks and the need to refine the regime.
In Kyiv region, a poacher killed the noble deer Rooney, the largest in Ukraine by antler size, listed in the Book of Records of Ukraine. This crime was a blow to Ukrainian deer farming and its unique gene pool.
The Verkhovna Rada may adopt a draft law on a 12-month deferment from re-mobilization for military personnel aged 18-24 who have served one year under contract. The document may be adopted during the next plenary week.
Draft law No. 14394, which allowed marriage from the age of 14 under certain conditions, has been withdrawn after public discussions. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, confirmed the removal of the amendment.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk clarified the situation regarding the draft law on the alleged lowering of the marriage age to 14. The norm was removed from the draft due to ambiguous public perception.
Dmytro Lubinets and Tatyana Moskalkova held a meeting, exchanging letters from prisoners of war. They agreed on the delivery of humanitarian parcels for all prisoners.
The government approved the Ministry of Defense's bill, which guarantees social and legal protection for foreign volunteers. The document will provide access to medical services on par with Ukrainian military personnel.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to extend the deadline for physical identification for pensioners until July 2026. This decision was made due to long queues and the suspension of payments for some citizens.
Ukraine will resume competitions for public positions to receive €50 billion from the EU. This is stipulated by the Ukraine Facility Plan, and draft law No. 13478-1 is intended to ensure transparent personnel selection.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the list of categories of mobilization deferrals that are automatically extended. Currently, 90% of issued deferrals are extended without additional action from citizens.
The total debt for consumed gas exceeds 100 billion hryvnias, with more than half of the amount accumulated during the war.
The idea of forced mobilization of 100,000 foreigners in Ukraine has no basis at the level of state policy and contradicts the Constitution. Fedir Venislavsky, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee, stated that such initiatives have not been considered.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the allies' goal is to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine with real security guarantees. The US, Europe, and Canada are ready to provide Ukraine with security assurances and guarantees.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Ukraine remains at the center of the Alliance's security policy. Support for the Armed Forces continues daily, despite Russia's attempts to destroy the country.
Today's massive Russian strike on Ukraine is a typical reaction to peace initiatives, said Fedir Venislavskyi. Russia is trying to impose unacceptable conditions, particularly regarding the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will arrive in Kyiv on February 3, 2026, to speak in the Verkhovna Rada. Due to the visit of the foreign delegation, traffic in the city center will be restricted.
France is working on a bill to ban social media for children under 15, following the example of Australia and Denmark. In Ukraine, restrictions are only discussed at the level of ideas.
On January 29, Ukraine honors the Heroes of Kruty and recalls the 1918 battle as a lesson on the price of statehood and time, the importance of accurate historical memory, and the danger of myths that distort the context.
As a result of a Russian attack in the Kyiv region, a man and a woman were killed, and their 4-year-old daughter was rescued. The fire engulfed an apartment building, damaging about 50 apartments.
The leadership and staff of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine honored the memory of People's Deputy Orest Salamakha, who died in a car accident in the Lviv region. He was the head of the subcommittee on local budgets.
