Verkhovna Rada

The Ombudsman warns about fraudsters who exploit prisoner exchange schemes and extort money from families. They impersonate government officials and demand money for inclusion in exchange lists.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee approved the updated draft law on the creation of a register of military personnel. The register will allow to obtain accurate data on personnel and form analytics from the human reserve.

On June 17, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the draft law on ARMA reform. It provides for updating the system, auditing, transparency and new asset management rules.

Ukraine insists on the adoption of bill No. 5488 to counter intolerance, as well as bill No. 9103 on civil partnerships for LGBTQ+ military personnel.

Anti-corruption bodies will check People's Deputy Kuzminykh regarding the possible concealment of the pharmacy business, registered to figureheads. The lawyer points to signs of a number of criminal offenses.

The "Servant of the People" faction will gather for a meeting on June 17, where the candidacy of Ruslan Kravchenko for the position of Prosecutor General will be presented. The corresponding submission has already been received from the President.

A motion from President Zelenskyy to appoint Ruslan Kravchenko as Prosecutor General has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The Rada will consider this issue at the next plenary session.

Washington is not canceling sanctions against the Russian Federation, but is actively monitoring their implementation. An American investment fund was fined $200 million for helping to circumvent the restrictions on oligarch Kerimov.

A law has come into force in Ukraine allowing the recognition of the learning outcomes of Ukrainian students abroad. However, this does not apply to education obtained in aggressor countries.

Ukraine has returned from Russian captivity a group of wounded and seriously ill defenders, most of whom are officers, and some are under 25 years old. This became possible thanks to agreements in Istanbul.

The Cabinet of Ministers has registered a bill that prohibits children without mandatory vaccinations from attending educational institutions, unless there are medical contraindications. The implementation of the law will require UAH 520 million.

Scandals continue in ARMA due to the management of seized assets. Experts insist on an audit and change of management to clean up the system.

The President signed laws exempting fiber optics for drones from customs duties. VAT on imports of goods for security and defense needs has also been abolished.

In Odesa, a man was detained who, while fleeing from the TCC, wounded a soldier with a knife. The police and the TCC have not yet commented on the incident.

Government intervention in the relationship between pharmacies and manufacturers has led to a market freeze. Drug prices have risen, despite promises of reductions, and retailers are calling for transparent rules.

Artur Dobroserdov reported that the status of a missing person guarantees the continuation of the search by the state, even after a court decision to declare the person dead, until the moment of their finding.

Ukraine has the potential to increase UAV production by 40% this year, but needs additional funding. Zelenskyy called on partners to increase drone production.

The Senate of Canada condemned Russian attacks against Ukrainian children and interference in their lives. Ukraine expressed gratitude for the principled stance and support.

The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 51 UAH/USD, which is 4 kopecks stronger. The euro exchange rate is 47.45 UAH, and the zloty is 11.13 UAH.

The Asset Recovery and Management Agency needs a reboot due to inefficiency. An audit should be the first step towards ARMA reform, says political scientist Vitaliy Kulyk.

Ukraine plans to create a central executive body that will be a special coordinator for preventing and countering anti-Semitism. It will coordinate the activities of other bodies.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an experimental project to strengthen Ukraine's air defense, involving volunteers and members of the territorial defense. They will be paid UAH 100,000/month in proportion to their participation.

The government is launching an experimental project "Online Entrepreneur's Cabinet" on "Diia. Business". MSMEs will be able to receive personalized support programs for business development.

The Cabinet approved a draft law on protection against infectious diseases, which defines the principles of vaccination. It also clearly defines the sources of funding for preventive vaccinations.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 3. 5 billion for eRestoration, UAH 1.1 billion for energy in Mykolaiv region and almost UAH 600 million for Kharkiv region. UAH 1.1 billion has also been allocated for accessibility.

This year, there are no plans to raise taxes because there is an overfulfillment of the revenue plan by UAH 41 billion. Assistance from partners will also be used, including UAH 82 billion from Britain for weapons.

The Cabinet is preparing amendments to the state budget for UAH 400 billion for the needs of the military. Funding will be provided by exceeding revenues, domestic government bonds and grants from partners.

Draft law No. 13356 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, allowing the National Bank to include virtual assets in the gold and foreign exchange reserves of Ukraine. This will contribute to integration into global financial innovations.

People's Deputy Venislavskyi stated that there are currently no grounds to talk about demobilization due to the difficult situation at the front. The Verkhovna Rada is working on additional leave for the military.

The draft law on the reform of ARMA, which was supposed to put an end to "manual" property management, unexpectedly "stalled" in the Rada. This coincided with a high-profile scandal over corruption in the agency.