Verkhovna Rada

The Cabinet of Ministers has registered four draft laws on the termination of agreements with Russia and the CIS. It is proposed to terminate agreements in the areas of road transport, protection of victims of conflict, transit and construction.

Millions of tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year, most of which is not recycled. The situation in Ukraine is worsened by the "gray" market, which blocks the creation of a transparent e-waste disposal system.

The government will pay UAH 200,000 to medical school graduates who will work in rural areas or in areas of active hostilities. This should overcome the shortage of personnel.

A bill has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada that provides for a simplified procedure for appealing decisions on the recall of a local council deputy. The CEC will not be able to replace deputies until the court is over.

The sports community of Ukraine called on IWGA not to allow athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus to the World Games. Already 32 athletes from these countries have qualified in 7 sports.

Given the increasing mobilization resources of Russia, it is not yet worth discussing the adoption of a law on demobilization. Russia mobilizes 50,000 people every month, while Ukraine mobilizes 25-27,000.

The Verkhovna Rada is discussing the possibility of increasing the age limit for the departure of conscripted men abroad to 23-24 years. This will allow young Ukrainians studying abroad to visit Ukraine.

After undergoing re-examination by the military medical commission (MMC), 99% of previously deemed partially fit Ukrainians are now recognized as fit for service. About half are fit without reservations, while the rest have limitations.

After a serious illness, Member of Parliament Serhiy Shvets passed away. He went from being a journalist at 1+1 to working in the Verkhovna Rada, where he was the secretary of the committee.

In the Poltava region, 29 prisoners were discovered who were being held against their will in a psychiatric hospital. The people had their documents and phones taken away and were forced to work for free.

Transparency International Ukraine criticized ARMA's 2024 report, pointing to the low efficiency of managing seized assets and called for a reform of the agency.

Ukraine is reviewing its mineral sector, hoping to attract investment from a deal with the United States. The war has caused $1.7 trillion in damage to the sector.

Ukrainian universities will issue double degrees with British universities. Security and quality of education should also stop the outflow of Ukrainian youth to study abroad.

North Korean military personnel were not included in the exchange of prisoners of war. Both fear execution upon returning to the DPRK, and South Korea is ready to accept them.

People's Deputy of Ukraine of the I, V and VI convocations Yuriy Hnatkevych died at the age of 86. He was known as a scientist, public figure and defender of education, science and national identity.

Buying equipment from unverified sources can lead to data loss. Experts emphasize that this threatens not only users, but also national security.

A bill on increasing fines for speeding has been registered in the Rada. The amounts can range from 340 to 3400 hryvnias, depending on the degree of speeding.

Bill No. 9363 should simplify enforcement proceedings, allowing automatic removal of restrictions after debt payment, without the participation of the executor. This should make life easier for many Ukrainians.

The draft law on multiple citizenship has passed the Verkhovna Rada committee. The goal is to give citizens abroad confidence that Ukraine will not abandon them. The final project may be ready by the end of 2025.

Ruslan Stefanchuk stated that Ukraine has high expectations regarding the opening of three clusters of negotiations with the EU already in June. The government has approved roadmaps and handed them over to European colleagues.

As part of the "1000 for 1000" exchange, Ukrainian soldiers returned home. Ombudsman Lubinets shared a video of the emotional conversations of the defenders with their relatives.

Yulia Svyrydenko announced the completion of all procedures for the launch of the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Fund. The fund will promote the reconstruction and economic growth of Ukraine.

SAP has completed the investigation regarding Vadym Nesterenko, who is suspected of illegally receiving compensation for housing. He hid the fact that he had an apartment in Kyiv.

A draft law on the creation of a crypto reserve may be registered in the Verkhovna Rada. It will allow adding virtual assets to reserves, if there is a decision of the regulator.

The government dismissed the members of the Gambling and Lottery Regulatory Commission (KRAIL) due to its liquidation, appointed the deputy head of the State Agency for Exclusion Zone Management (DAZV), and approved the appointment of heads of Regional State Administrations (RSA) in Donetsk and Mykolaiv regions and the deputy head of the Regional Military Administration (RMA) in Kyiv region.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a list of positions in education and science where English proficiency is mandatory. This applies to managers, scientists, teachers and others, the list has been approved.

The government plans to expand the list of categories of employees who can receive official housing. Employees of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) apparatus may be added to it.

The UNBA emphasizes the importance of ratification of the Council of Europe Convention for legal security. The document, which is "stuck" in the Ministry of Justice, will protect against oppression and ensure the independence of lawyers.

The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the preventive measure against Dmytro Riumshin. The defense asked to review the decision regarding the bail of UAH 30 million.

Dmytro Lubinets gave 5 tips to war veterans for adapting to peaceful life: registration of benefits, valuing experience, psychological assistance, finding like-minded people and knowing their rights.