Verkhovna Rada
Member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee Fedir Venislavskyi stated that the war is approaching its end, as evidenced by certain political processes. He also emphasized the importance of restoring benefits for aircraft manufacturing, which can become an engine of the economy.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk met with a parliamentary delegation from Great Britain, thanking them for their support and discussing further cooperation. The parties also paid attention to the issue of returning Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia.
On September 16, the Verkhovna Rada may begin consideration of the bill on the military ombudsman, submitted by the President. The document defines the powers and procedures of the ombudsman, and also provides for responsibility for non-compliance with his requirements.
A bill on taxes from citizens who sell goods or provide services through online platforms has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. It aims to harmonize Ukraine's tax legislation with EU and OECD law.
Deputy Minister of Economy Daria Marchak announced that the document on the new Labor Code is almost ready for submission to the Verkhovna Rada. The draft law was developed by a wide range of stakeholders to adapt labor legislation to modern realities.
The petition to award Andriy Parubiy the title of "Hero of Ukraine" (posthumously) has exceeded 25,000 votes. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has 83 days to respond.
The head of the VR Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, proposed that the State Tax Service conduct controlled purchases of iPhone 17s in stores. This will allow for the detection of smuggled goods and improve the work of law enforcement.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the government's action program for 2025. The document contains 12 priorities, including security, European integration, and economic development.
The temporarily suspended head of the State Aviation Service transferred the right to supervise the repair of Mi-8MTV helicopters to AAL Group Ltd, a company linked to the Russian defense-industrial complex. This creates risks for national security, which may be an indication of crimes against the foundations of national security.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk signed a resolution on the return of session broadcasts. This was announced by People's Deputy Yaroslav Yurchyshyn.
The DSEI exhibition has opened in London, with the Ukrainian defense industry in the spotlight. Weapons production in Ukraine has increased 35-fold.
European Commissioner Marta Kos declared the irreversibility of Ukraine's path to the EU, emphasizing that membership is a guarantee of security for Ukraine and Europe. She called on the EU Council to decide on opening the first cluster of negotiations.
The Cabinet of Ministers has resumed the operation of the electronic register of participants in the selection and executors of state contracts of the Ministry of Defense. The register did not work after the liquidation of the Ministry of Strategic Industries, now its owner and administrator is the Ministry of Defense.
WACS judges, despite salaries exceeding 150,000 hryvnias, sued the state for millions in additional payments. Ex-MP Boryslav Bereza suspects the assistance of the head of the WACS apparatus, Bohdan Kryklyvenko.
During the search of the suspect in the murder of Andriy Parubiy, ammunition, Soviet awards, and badges were found. Notebooks with handwritten notes, flash drives, and mobile phones were also discovered.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and parliamentarians decided not to strengthen punishment for military personnel; bill No. 13452 needs revision. An agreement has been reached to support the draft law "On the Military Ombudsman."
The bill abolishes the mandatory signing of acts of completed works for cashless payment for services. This innovation will allow Ukrainian companies to save UAH 20.2 billion per year.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill that abolishes the mechanism of exemption from criminal liability for the first unauthorized abandonment of a unit and desertion. The new rules will apply to offenses committed after the law comes into force.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko calls on the President not to sign the law on amendments to the State Budget-2025. The bill provides for the withdrawal of UAH 8 billion from the Kyiv budget, allocated for education, medicine, transport, and support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Mykhailo Stefanishyn, despite journalistic revelations, plans to appropriate 1592 wagons, tanks, and platforms, notes Borys Kushniruk. The "KAMparitet" consortium has already received four valuable assets from ARMA, including the House of Trade Unions.
The petition for the posthumous awarding of the title of Hero of Ukraine to Andriy Parubiy was published on September 2. It has already collected over 5,000 signatures.
People's Deputy Fedir Venislavskyi stated that many employees of AAL Group Ltd, which supports repair documentation for Mi-8MT(MTV) helicopters, have Russian passports, and the ultimate beneficiary is a Russian holding. This decision by the State Aviation Service remains valid, despite the risk of sensitive data leaking to the enemy.
Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna will posthumously receive the Oxi Courage Award from The Washington Oxi Day Foundation. She died in Russian captivity while documenting war crimes.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine supported in the first reading bill No. 13260. The document reinstates criminal liability for самовільне залишення військової частини (AWOL - unauthorized abandonment of a military unit).
People's deputies voted to resume broadcasting sessions of the Verkhovna Rada. 266 deputies voted for this decision.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine will consider a draft resolution on resuming broadcasts of parliamentary meetings on September 4. This was announced by People's Deputy Oleksiy Honcharenko.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 3719/USD. This led to a one-kopeck depreciation of the hryvnia.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a bill on strengthening responsibility for unauthorized entry into military facilities. Fines will reach UAH 51,000.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved a bill on strengthening responsibility for unauthorized entry into military facilities. Fines of up to UAH 51,000 and confiscation of tools of the offense are envisaged.
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Ivan Rudyi from the post of head of KRAIL due to the liquidation of the commission. Other officials, including the Deputy Minister of Culture, were also dismissed.