The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on the National Development Institution, which will operate on the "bank of banks" model. It will accumulate funds from international partners and investors to support SMEs and recovery.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine established a Temporary Investigative Commission to investigate possible violations of child rights in the field of state policy regarding child protection. 300 people's deputies voted for the decision.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft resolution No. 14031 on the continuous functioning of representative bodies of local self-government. The document recognizes the impossibility of organizing and holding local elections under the conditions of military aggression by the Russian Federation.
3339 amendments have been submitted to the draft Budget-2026, which is 59% more than last year. This broke a 19-year record, exceeding the 2022 figure.
Tomorrow, the Verkhovna Rada may appoint judges to the Constitutional Court. Four candidates are vying for two vacancies; the competition was announced on May 22, 2024.
President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Pere Joan Pons Sampietro announced in the Verkhovna Rada the initiation of the OSCE PA's accession to the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. He emphasized the importance of collective efforts and coordinated international actions for the safe return of children.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 14013 on credit history, which will strengthen the protection of borrowers' rights. The document introduces the "stop-credit" mechanism and shortens the term for transferring data to bureaus.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 14030, which reforms the system of state supervision by introducing a risk-oriented approach. The document provides for an audit as an alternative to sanctions, a reduction in inspections, and business support.
People's Deputy Tishchenko proposed in the Verkhovna Rada to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
The President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Pere Joan Ponsa Sampierto, arrived in Kyiv on October 7. He spoke in the Verkhovna Rada, expressing support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.
The fight against corruption in Ukraine will be more effective after the elimination of NABU's monopoly, which has effectively removed the state from this process, believes Anatoliy Burmich, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Anti-Corruption Committee. In his opinion, an external independent audit is also necessary.
People's Deputy Heorhiy Heorhiyovych Mazurashu initiated a bill proposing to amend Article 33 of the Law of Ukraine "On the National Bank of Ukraine". This would allow the inscription "We believe in God" to be placed on Ukrainian banknotes.
Tomorrow in Lviv, a memorial plaque in honor of Andriy Parubiy will be installed on the facade of building No. 48 on Akademika S. Yefremova Street, where he died. The opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM, and traffic on the street will be temporarily blocked.
The Verkhovna Rada will consider the draft law "On the Cyber Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine" on October 7. This will accelerate changes to combat the aggressor.
Economic expert Oleksandr Okhrimenko believes that in 2026, the dollar exchange rate may not exceed 42 hryvnias. It is difficult to predict the euro exchange rate due to its dependence on the political situation in the United States.
The head of state vetoed bill No. 11387 and returned it to parliament.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2286/USD, strengthening it by five kopecks. The official euro exchange rate is UAH 48.38/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.36/PLN.
As a result of the Russian attack on Lviv region, a family of four, including a 15-year-old girl, died. In total, five people were killed and about ten wounded across Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1 billion to the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the State Border Guard Service's unmanned aerial systems unit "Phoenix". The funds will be used to purchase attack and reconnaissance drones, as well as necessary equipment.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Petro Dobromilsky from the post of head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children's Affairs. Vadym Reshetniak was also dismissed from the post of deputy head of the State Geological Survey.
The first reading of the draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026 is scheduled for October 21-23. The main challenge is numerous proposals to increase expenditures that do not have realistic sources of funding.
A fintech expert predicts a moderate devaluation of the hryvnia in 2026, with the dollar exchange rate at 48 hryvnias and the euro at 52 hryvnias. She emphasizes the importance of diversification to minimize risks.
A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that provides for an increase in the maximum unemployment benefit to UAH 12,000 and an extension of the payment period to 180 days. The document also proposes to restore the powers of the Social Insurance Fund board to form the annual budget.
Next week, a memorial plaque in honor of Andriy Parubiy will be installed on the facade of the building at 48 Akademika S. Yefremova Street in Lviv. This was reported by the Lviv City Council.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 2764/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by five kopecks. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.50/EUR, and the zloty exchange rate is UAH 11.39/PLN.
The Supreme Court's decision in the case of Concord Bank showed that shareholders of Ukrainian banks being withdrawn from the market are deprived of effective judicial protection. The judges concluded that the claims of former shareholders cannot be considered by any court, which contradicts the Constitution and European practice.
The "Family Home" project is being launched in Ukraine for teenagers, children with disabilities, and large groups of siblings in 12 regions. Payments to foster parents are also being increased, and support for children returned from occupation is being expanded.
Roksolana Pidlasa, Head of the Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, stated that there can be no delays in military salaries. To cover temporary liquidity gaps, the government attracts money from the placement of domestic government bonds.
Ukraine's state budget revenues for January-September 2025 exceeded planned targets by UAH 71. 1 billion, reaching UAH 1.6 trillion. Defense expenditures are fully financed by own resources, while international aid is directed to social and civilian needs.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against the dollar at UAH 41. 2215/dollar, which is an eight-kopeck devaluation. The euro exchange rate is UAH 48.37/euro, and the zloty is UAH 11.36/zloty.
