Verkhovna Rada

In 2025, films whose production began earlier will be financed. No new agreements will be concluded until the completion of previous projects, Taras Melnychuk said.

The document has not yet passed the first reading, but it already has a conclusion from the Main Scientific and Expert Department of the Verkhovna Rada Apparatus, as well as the relevant committee on health of the nation and the committee on environmental policy. The relevant committee did not find any comments on the project, but the scientific and expert department did.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the concept of a program for learning and using the English language. The program is designed for 2026-2030 and aims to increase the level of English proficiency among Ukrainians.

Legal representatives of children deported to the Russian Federation will receive a payment of 50,000 hryvnias. The State Service for Children's Affairs will transfer the funds after the child's return.

The Rada has passed a bill that provides for mandatory military training for medical and pharmaceutical students. Educational institutions must ensure the training is completed.

The Rada has passed a law allowing citizens 60+ to voluntarily serve under contract during martial law. The contract is concluded for a year, subject to fitness for health reasons.

To be or not to be reformed? The head of ARMA is afraid of changes that may threaten her position - expert.

Military personnel aged 18-25 will be able to study without interrupting their service. The bill guarantees the preservation of a place in the university, scholarships and vacation for the duration of the session, and also applies to college students.

The Parliament supported in the first reading amendments to the draft law guaranteeing the payment of UAH 15 million to the families of deceased servicemen who died in captivity. The deadline for оформлення (registration) of documents has also been increased.

Until June 5, those liable for military service aged 25-60, previously recognized as "partially fit", must undergo a military medical commission. Failure to appear is punishable by a fine of UAH 17-25 thousand, but it can be appealed.

The Verkhovna Rada supported draft laws on tax and customs benefits for Ukrainian drone manufacturers that are controlled via fiber optic cable. In 2025, Ukraine will produce up to 10 million drones.

MP Taras Batenko joined the Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Special Commission investigating abuse of office by officials and state-owned enterprises. This decision was made by the Council to investigate possible abuses that could harm economic security.

MP Kuzminykh systematically fails to appear in court in the bribery case. Out of 86 meetings, 22 were disrupted due to his absence, which may indicate a delay in the process.

Servicemen dismissed during martial law will receive compensation for unused days of annual, additional and social leave. 311 deputies voted for the relevant bill.

The Verkhovna Rada finally approved changes to the Budget Code for the implementation of the agreement between Ukraine and the USA on mineral resources. The funds will go to a special fund of the state budget for reconstruction.

From June 6, the EU will restore quotas on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products. Experts estimate Ukraine's possible losses from 1.5 to 3 billion euros.

June 4 is the Day of Children Victims of Aggression and Running Day. Ukraine commemorates the children who died from the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. Today we also remember St. Mitrofan.

People's Deputy Zheleznyak initiated the dismissal of Serhiy Marchenko from the post of Minister of Finance. The reasons given were sabotage of customs reform, disruption of the terms of submission of the Budget Declaration and approval of populist initiatives.

The state agency PlayCity, instead of CRAIL, annulled the license of the PIN-UP casino. Earlier, the director of PIN-UP was arrested on suspicion of laundering Russian money.

The RISE Ukraine coalition has called on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt draft law №12374-d on ARMA reform. It provides for transparent management of arrested assets and eliminates corruption risks.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on the establishment of a financial inclusion bank, which will provide access to financial services in areas with limited access. The NBU will regulate the bank's activities.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts. They are to replace the District Administrative Court of Kyiv.

The Verkhovna Rada approved in the first reading a bill on the Military Ombudsman, who will consider complaints from the military and control the defense sector. The ombudsman will be appointed by the president.

After the death of People's Deputy Serhiy Shvets, there are 399 deputies left in the Verkhovna Rada. This is one of the lowest numbers of elected officials during the term.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported Anna Kolisnyk's statement on resigning her mandate. In 2023, the Supreme Anti-Corruption Court closed the case against her regarding false declaration.

A bill on amendments to the legislation on national resistance has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. Different categories of citizens, men and women, will undergo training.

The Rada is proposing to expand the reservation for defense industry workers, allowing contracts with specialists without a military ID. The employee must settle military registration within 45 days.

In April-May 2025, 66 Ukrainian citizens were evacuated from temporarily occupied territories and Russia. They have been provided with temporary housing, financial, legal, psychological and medical assistance.

Starting June 1, banks will reduce transfer limits to UAH 100,000, technical inspections will become more expensive, and those "partially fit for service" will have to undergo a military medical examination.

The Cabinet of Ministers is initiating changes to the legislation on social protection of military personnel of срокової and basic service. It is proposed to regulate the issue of protection of conscripts and members of their families.