The Aerospace Association of Ukraine positively assessed the authorities' readiness for dialogue regarding the Defence City bill. The Association emphasizes the need to consider market proposals to preserve the aircraft manufacturing industry.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with President of Estonia Alar Karis, discussing Ukraine's anti-corruption infrastructure and an invitation to Kyiv. The leaders also discussed Estonia's contribution to strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and scaling up cooperation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that increases the total number of SBU personnel by 10,000 people, allocating 10,000 to the Special Operations Center "A". The document also establishes the grounds and procedure for the SBU to use weapons and special means.
The Central Election Commission of Ukraine announced that local elections, scheduled for the last Sunday of October this year, will not take place due to martial law. Members of territorial election commissions, formed in 2020, will continue their powers.
By July 31, 17-year-old boys must register for military service, which can be done via "Reserve+" or in person at the TCC. The legislation provides for registration from January 1 to July 31, and in case of untimely application, fines are possible.
The Head of the VR Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, announced the easing of criteria for defense industry enterprises to participate in the Defence City initiative.
A number of public organizations and media demand the immediate resumption of online broadcasts of plenary sessions of the Verkhovna Rada, starting from the next one. This decision is of fundamental importance for anti-corruption reform and Ukraine's European integration.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law that initiates a large-scale reform of ARMA, which provides for changes in asset management and strengthening control. This step opens the way for Ukraine to receive 600 million euros in financial assistance from the EU.
People's Deputy Mariana Bezuhla stated that she has Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. She noted that her thinking is structural and algorithmic, and that it is difficult for her to lie.
The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine states that it has fulfilled its obligations to the EU, expecting €12. 5 billion in support for 2025. This comes amid a reduction in the next aid tranche due to reform delays, although Ukraine claims that 13 out of 16 necessary reforms have been completed.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocates over 270 million hryvnias for additional payments to pedagogical staff of general secondary education institutions. The subvention funds will be directed to payments during the summer holidays, when teachers perform pedagogical work.
G7 ambassadors welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's commitment to quickly restore and ensure the independence of anti-corruption bodies. They expect the Verkhovna Rada to quickly adopt the law submitted by Zelenskyy, which is key for reforms and EU integration.
Today, July 25, final decisions are expected regarding the integration of basic general military training for students of higher education institutions from September 1. Deputy Minister of Education and Science Yevhen Kudriavets emphasized the importance of cooperation with students to understand the value of this training.
The Head of the Verkhovna Rada, Stefanchuk, announced a parliamentary session on July 31, 2025. It will consider the urgent presidential bill No. 13533 on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO, which will be proposed for adoption immediately as a basis and in its entirety.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the new bill on NABU and SAP provides for mandatory polygraph testing for employees who have relatives in Russia. This norm will apply to all law enforcement and anti-corruption bodies, including the National Police and the SBI, with a frequency of once every two years.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk confirmed the death of People's Deputy Yaroslav Rushchyshyn, a member of the "Holos" faction and secretary of the Committee on Economic Development. Earlier it was reported that Rushchyshyn died in a car accident.
According to parliamentarians, the Verkhovna Rada will consider bill No. 13533 on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO next week. An extraordinary meeting may take place on July 29-31, likely with a vote immediately for the basis and in general.
Yaroslav Rushchyshyn, People's Deputy of Ukraine, died in a car accident near the village of Babukhiv in Ivano-Frankivsk region. He lost control of his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and collided with a tractor.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed government officials to present the bill on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO to all partners and to engage expert capabilities. The bill provides for the return of old norms, mandatory polygraph for employees with access to state secrets, and a ban on travel abroad for NABU employees.
The Netherlands and 40 states have officially appealed to the OSCE, demanding an independent investigation into the torture of Ukrainian prisoners of war. This is happening within the framework of applying the so-called "Moscow Mechanism" of the OSCE.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a draft law that restores the procedural powers and guarantees of independence of NABU and SAPO. NABU and SAPO called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt this initiative as soon as possible to prevent threats to criminal proceedings.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft laws on Defence City, which provide for tax and customs benefits for defense industry enterprises. However, the aviation industry may remain outside the regime due to strict criteria, which jeopardizes its potential and the country's defense capability.
Bill No. 13533 of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on strengthening the powers of NABU and SAPO will be considered by the parliament at the next plenary session. This document, in particular, amends the powers of NABU and SAPO, granting the Prosecutor General of Ukraine the right to give instructions and access to materials of pre-trial investigation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted a bill to the Verkhovna Rada aimed at strengthening the law enforcement system and the independence of anti-corruption bodies. The document also provides for protection against Russian influence.
An alternative bill on the activities of anti-corruption bodies in Ukraine has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a bill that guarantees the strengthening of the law enforcement system, the independence of anti-corruption bodies, and protection from Russian influence. The document will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
The document was signed by 48 deputies from various factions.
Serhiy Kuzminykh, head of the Verkhovna Rada subcommittee on pharmacy, is accused of lobbying the interests of the pharmaceutical company "Darnytsia". This comes after his foundation received over UAH 9.5 million from the owners of "Darnytsia" even before he became a deputy, which became the subject of consideration by the NACP.
On July 23, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a number of personnel decisions, appointing five deputy ministers of digital transformation. The Deputy Minister of Energy of Ukraine for European Integration was also dismissed.
The government transferred powers to the Ministry of Energy to formulate policy in the field of managing the exclusion zone, Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, and radioactive waste. Previously, these functions were performed by the liquidated Ministry of Environmental Protection.
