Verkhovna Rada
The president wants to reinstate full asset declarations for law enforcement officers and military personnel not on the front line. Militants and personnel in high-risk areas are exempt.
The lawmakers failed to secure the 226 votes needed to appeal to Zelenskyy regarding the removal of Potap’s title of Honored Artist of Ukraine. A total of 198 parliamentarians voted in favor of the proposal.
Zelenskyy signed a law on criminal liability for fraudulent call centers. The document increases penalties for electronic communications fraud.
The President of Ukraine promised the return of asset declarations for law enforcement officers and security personnel not at war. The heads of government authorities will also be checked.
Dmytro Vydolob became a member of parliament from "Servant of the People" after Andrii Misiats refused his mandate. He will assume his powers after taking the oath.
Ukraine's Minister of Finance called the subsistence minimum a purely calculated indicator. According to him, payments need to be decoupled from the size of the subsistence minimum.
Parliament supported in principle a bill on fines for excessive noise from cars and motorcycles. Repeat violations may be punished by suspension of driving privileges.
Parliament approved in principle two bills introducing 20% VAT on parcels worth €0 and above. The new rules may take effect in July 2027.
Against the backdrop of a severe budget deficit and the forced restriction of government spending, it is particularly important to preserve businesses that continue to operate and pay taxes. At the same time, the aviation industry, which despite the closed airspace paid almost UAH 27 billion in taxes and fees in 2022–2025, has come under pressure due to a new interpretation of aviation leasing taxation.
Parliament adopted Law No. 10190 with new provisions on electronic communications fraud and fraudulent organizations. 313 deputies voted in favor.
The 2027 draft budget envisages a deficit of 15% of GDP and debt exceeding 110% of GDP. UAH 4.885 trillion is planned to be allocated to security and defense.
Lawmakers fell one vote short of adopting Bill No. 15348 as a basis. The document provided for fines of up to 3,400 hryvnias and 17,000 hryvnias for repeat offenders.
The draft 2027 budget contains no funds for the "National Cashback" program. Without funding, payments may stop from January 1.
The government has budgeted for over UAH 131 billion in additional revenue from tax changes. These include increases in VAT, excise duties, and taxation of parcels.
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted the 2027 budget draft to the Verkhovna Rada, with expenditures of UAH 7. 2 trillion and a deficit of UAH 1.623 trillion. UAH 4.885 trillion is allocated for defense.
The government submitted the 2027 draft budget to parliament with UAH 4. 885 trillion allocated for defense. More funds were also earmarked for education, healthcare, and business support.
A draft law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2027 has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. Details of the document are being added.
Zelenskyy urged lawmakers to vote positively on seven bills to finance the budget deficit. He emphasized the needs of defense.
The President signed a decree dismissing Ruslan Kravchenko from the post of Prosecutor General. Parliament supported the submission on September 15.
The government plans to raise the minimum wage to 9,546 hryvnias from 2027. The subsistence minimum for one person will be 3,559 hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada supported Bill No. 15335 on housing for IDPs from the occupied territories in principle. Vouchers will be able to be combined with loans.
Parliament approved in the first reading a bill on criminal liability for handing over bank cards and access to accounts. For repeated offenses, up to 8 years in prison is proposed.
Olena Slobodyan took the oath of a People’s Deputy and joined the "Servant of the People" parliamentary faction. Since 2021, she had headed the Secretariat of the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada.
The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended a bill introducing fines of up to UAH 34,000 for vehicles exceeding noise limits during martial law. A vote may take place this week.
The president submitted to the Verkhovna Rada a request for consent to dismiss Ruslan Kravchenko from the position of Prosecutor General.
On September 15, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the resignation of Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko. This was stated by Davyd Arakhamia.
Among those released were 8,823 prisoners of war and 903 civilians. Separately, Ukraine has returned 2,573 deported or displaced children.
The transfer of property will take place subject to a corresponding initiative by local self-government bodies. This is intended to attract business and reduce budget expenditures, Denys Shmyhal said.
David Arahamia said that Russia may resume negotiations after the State Duma elections. According to him, the process currently lacks "substantive content."
The ePoints program is in effect, and funding is предусмотрено through the end of 2026. The Ministry of Defense explained the delays as being due to refinancing procedures and promised payments to manufacturers.