Verkhovna Rada
A group of people's deputies registered a bill that provides for mandatory video cameras and monthly inspections of shelters. It also proposes to ban the privatization of protective structures.
People's deputies also propose to supplement the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses with a new Article 173³ (Promotion, involvement or coercion to participate in destructive internet trends (games) in the educational environment).
President Zelenskyy stated that the strong side of the new Prime Minister Koretsky is his experience in state energy companies. He emphasized the need to prepare for winter and strengthen Ukraine's long-range capabilities.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Vitaliy Kim from the post of head of the Mykolaiv Regional State Administration. He appointed Heorhiy Reshetilov as acting head.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on July 16. The parties discussed diplomatic steps for peace, the situation on the front line, and the development of bilateral trade.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed Major General Yevhen Khmara to temporarily serve as Minister of Defense. Khmara previously headed the Special Operations Center "A" of the SBU and temporarily led the Security Service of Ukraine.
Serhiy Koretsky held the first meeting of the new Cabinet of Ministers, setting priorities. The main criteria for the government will be efficiency, responsibility, and results.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Ruslan Oliinyk as acting head of the Kyiv Oblast State Administration. The corresponding decree No. 616/2026 has been published.
People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that Maksym Tsutskiridze will be appointed permanent head of the National Police. He will replace Ivan Vyhivskyi, who has taken over the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
In Zaporizhzhia, 8 people, most of them with limited mobility, were found in a 40 sq. m apartment in unsanitary conditions. After the ombudsman's intervention, they were evacuated, and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that deputies of "Servants of the People" were informed that the Verkhovna Rada will not convene until August 18. The party has not yet commented on this information.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the early termination of the powers of Denys Maslov and Vitalii Bezgin. They were appointed ministers of justice and for communities and territories, and IDPs respectively.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky and members of the Cabinet of Ministers took an oath of allegiance to the Ukrainian people. Koretsky was appointed to the position instead of Yulia Svyrydenko.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed a new Cabinet of Ministers headed by Serhii Koretskyi. Some ministers retained their positions, and a number of ministries were divided.
President Zelenskyy stated that the new Minister of Defense must resolve the issues of mobilization and the work of the TCC. He emphasized the need to stop cases of forced detention of people, which are called "busification".
President Zelenskyy stated that the parties did not find unity, and he will have to resolve the issue. He emphasized that without him, they do not sit down.
Prime Minister Serhiy Koretsky proposed appointing new ministers, including Shmyhal as first vice prime minister. The Rada will consider the proposal in the near future.
Mykyta Poturaev from the "Servant of the People" faction submitted an application to resign his mandate. He held the position of head of the committee on humanitarian policy since 2020.
The "Servant of the People" faction unanimously supported the package of ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers. Candidates for the ministers of defense and foreign affairs were not considered, as these are the exclusive powers of the President.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed the head of NJSC "Naftogaz of Ukraine" Serhiy Koretsky as Prime Minister. 289 people's deputies voted for the resolution.
The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, after the appeal, agreed to hold consultations with the President regarding the candidacy of the Minister of Defense, but only after the appointment of the Prime Minister. Earlier it was reported that Zelenskyy would propose Ihor Klymenko for this position.
Prime Minister candidate Serhiy Koretskyi outlined the priorities of the Cabinet of Ministers, including preparation for the next winter. He also emphasized support for the Defense Forces, the military-industrial complex, and social protection.
The Verkhovna Rada has started reviewing the candidacy of Serhiy Koretsky for the position of Prime Minister. Prior to this, the parliament adopted an appeal to the IOC regarding the extension of the suspension of athletes from russia and belarus.
The parliamentary committee supported the appointment of Serhiy Koretsky as Prime Minister. Consideration of the issue in the Verkhovna Rada is expected today.
President Zelenskyy has officially submitted to the Verkhovna Rada the candidacy of Serhiy Koretsky for the position of Prime Minister. The parliament will consider the motion in the near future.
The President signed a decree updating sectoral sanctions, which now apply to operators of cryptocurrency services and platforms for digital assets. The update is aimed at complicating the circumvention of restrictions through the use of modern financial instruments.
After the government's resignation due to the dismissal of Prime Minister Svyrydenko, the future of Defense Minister Fedorov is uncertain. President Zelenskyy has not yet made a decision, and among the possible candidates are Klymenko and Budanov.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a law on individual heating points for buildings with centralized heat supply. Installation will be carried out at the initiative of owners or local authorities.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the Order of Europe to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Kyiv. He also signed a decree approving the statute of the new state award.
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha stated that a bipartisan bill on sanctions against russia is awaiting consideration in the U. S. Senate. The adoption of the document will increase pressure on the Russian economy and contribute to peace in Ukraine.