On December 8, 2025, an All-Ukrainian scientific and practical conference was held, dedicated to the presentation of the "Scientific Concept for the Development of Ukrainian Legislation. " This strategic document, developed by over 90 leading legal scholars, is intended to become the basis for improving and modernizing Ukrainian legislation in the context of European integration and transformational processes.
The "Odrex case" has revealed serious problems in the field of patient rights protection and regulation of private medicine in Ukraine. Despite the revocation of one of its licenses, the "Odrex" clinic continues to operate and provide medical services through other legal entities. In response to the situation, the Verkhovna Rada plans to hold a meeting of the relevant medical committee with the participation of the Ministry of Health.
As of December 10, 2023, Ukraine has returned 1902 children from the territory of Russia and temporarily occupied territories. Russians opened criminal proceedings against some children and do not provide access to data on deportees.
Mykhailo Zhernakov, head of the DEJURE Foundation, was interrogated by the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Special Commission. Deputies are investigating payments to members of the Public Integrity Council.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that it is easier to liquidate the Office of the President than to appoint its head, referring to the large number of proposals and exchanges of views. He noted that the war is much more important than this issue.
Ukraine dropped to 105th place out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index, losing one point due to a formal approach to reforms. This indicates stagnation in the fight against corruption, despite active legislative actions and successes in exposing corruption schemes.
The Institute for the Study of War predicts that the Kremlin may use claims of President Zelenskyy's alleged illegitimacy to violate future peace agreements. At the same time, Russian special services are planning destabilization in Ukraine through "peaceful protests."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering Denys Shmyhal and Mykhailo Fedorov as the main candidates for the position of Head of the Presidential Office. However, according to him, the Verkhovna Rada may have difficulties finding replacements for these ministers.
From September 2026, student scholarships at educational institutions will double. The State Budget-2026 provides UAH 6.6 billion for scholarship payments.
The prosecutor's office is demanding life imprisonment for a man who committed sexual violence against a 13-year-old child in Kryvyi Rih in 2023. The Pokrovsky District Court sentenced him to 15 years in prison, but juvenile prosecutors are preparing an appeal to change the verdict.
A new award has been established in Ukraine to recognize territorial communities that provide assistance to frontline territorial communities and the Defense Forces.
Today, Ukraine celebrates Armed Forces Day, established on December 6, 1991. This day is a reminder of the path of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from liberation struggles to a modern army.
The Cabinet of Ministers must submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada regarding individual entrepreneurs and VAT as one of the IMF's beacons. It provides for mandatory registration of VAT payers from January 1, 2027, for simplified taxpayers with a turnover of more than UAH 1 million.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine established a Temporary Investigative Commission to investigate the crimes of the Russian Federation against journalists and media workers. 272 people's deputies voted for the decision, Yevheniya Kravchuk reported.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft laws No. 14169 and No. 14170, which expand tax benefits for the import of defense-related goods and simplify customs procedures. This applies to components for drones, demining vehicles, and other products for the modernization and repair of weapons.
The Ministry of Education and Science announced the abolition of motivational letters during the 2026 admission campaign, as they have ceased to be an effective selection tool. This decision is part of the updated admission procedure, which provides for transparency of conditions and digitalization of procedures.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rates for December 4: the US dollar fell to 42. 20 hryvnias. The euro added 4 kopecks, and the zloty – 3 kopecks.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft law of the Ministry of Culture, which for the first time defines patronage activities, patrons, and recipients of assistance. The document also covers forms of support for culture, including the renewal of the material and technical base and the restoration of cultural heritage sites.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to appoint the ministers of energy and justice no earlier than 2 weeks from now. There are two candidates for the post of head of the Ministry of Justice, and there is no final candidate for the post of minister of energy yet.
The Verkhovna Rada extended the testing period for the eExcise system until October 12, 2026. The system is expected to launch on November 1, 2026, giving businesses 10 months for testing.
The 2026 budget lays down a record need for external injections and a significant increase in expenditures. As fintech expert Olena Sosedka notes, the economy will be extremely sensitive to financing delays, and the dollar exchange rate may temporarily rise to UAH 49.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that removes Russian and Moldovan languages from the list of languages protected by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. This prevents political manipulation and undermining the status of the Ukrainian language.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 13650, which defines the format and rules of the 2026 admission campaign. The NMT will replace the EIT, retaining the list of subjects and abolishing the SAA.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the State Budget for 2026. 257 MPs voted "for", 37 - "against", 24 - "abstained".
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the draft law "On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026". A vote on the document may take place 75 minutes after the discussion of reports by Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko and Budget Committee Chairwoman Roksolana Pidlasa.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Budget voted the State Budget for 2026 for the second reading. Proposed changes include an increase in the personal income tax percentage for local budgets and additional funds for arms procurement.
The Verkhovna Rada meeting has been postponed to 12:00 on December 3 due to the Budget Committee meeting scheduled for 9:00. MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak reported that this is related to the budget discussion and an attempt to gather votes.
The document covers the period from 2022 to the first half of 2025 and contains statistics of violations, descriptions of incidents, and response measures by lawyers.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is likely to consider the draft State Budget for 2026 on December 3. Negotiations on amendments to it are currently underway.
A group of deputies blocked the rostrum during the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada. Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk was forced to announce a break.
