Verkhovna Rada

Soldiers who left the unit without permission after November 29 will not be able to return under a simplified procedure. They will have to undergo a full investigation and obtain a court decision to be reinstated in service.

Putin said that he was ready to send representatives to negotiate with Zelensky, whom he considers illegitimate. According to him, it is possible to negotiate with anyone, but legitimate persons should sign the documents.

Deputies propose to introduce criminal liability for employees of the TCC for conscription of persons who have been booked. The MPs propose to penalize the military registration and enlistment offices for violations of medical examinations of persons liable for military service.

In 2024, about 70 second-level protective structures were built on Ukrenergo's powerful transformers. The structures effectively protect against drones and missiles, which helped to avoid power outages.

The Accounting Chamber has identified serious problems in the management of seized assets of the ARMA in 2022-2024. Due to the agency's inefficiency, the state lost at least UAH 850 million in revenue during the war.

Tetyana Kotlyar, Head of the All-Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Union “Farmukraina”, advocated a systematic approach to regulating drug prices, taking into account all stages of price formation. She explained the role of retro bonuses and urged not to ban them completely.

January 28 is the Day of Approval of the State Flag of Ukraine, International Personal Data Protection Day and World Unemployment Day. In 1992, the Verkhovna Rada officially approved the blue and yellow flag as the national symbol.

President Zelenskiy says that the mass demobilization of half the army will lead to Putin's destruction of Ukraine.

The ARMA reports record revenues of UAH 191 million for 2023, but conceals significant losses. In particular, losses from the management of CHPPs amounted to UAH 174.6 million, which negates the agency's claims of self-sufficiency.

A representative of the American Chamber of Commerce commented on the Ministry of Health's proposals for changes in the regulation of the pharmaceutical market. He described the specifics of drug regulation in the EU and called for a balanced approach in Ukraine.

Hetmantsev's “White Business Club” got into a scandal by identifying companies with Russian ties and sanctioned persons. A third of the companies on the list do not meet the integrity criteria.

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine denied the information about Budanov's alleged words about threatening Ukraine's existence without negotiations. The agency called on the media not to disseminate unverified information from closed meetings.

The Ministry of Social Policy plans to launch a funded pension system in 2026. The legislative framework and IT system for the state accumulation fund are currently being developed.

The Constitutional Court of Ukraine lost a quorum due to the expiration of the 9-year term of three judges on January 27. The Grand Chamber and the Second Senate of the CCU will not be able to hold meetings until new judges are appointed.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee recommends adopting a draft law on the recognition of the results of education of Ukrainian children abroad. The document will allow 700,000 to 1 million schoolchildren who left because of the war to have their education recognized.

The Ministry of Health presented the concept of reforming the pharmaceutical market with electronic bidding and regulation of drug prices. The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported the idea of e-trading, but rejected the restriction of discounts and the ban on retro bonuses.

The Accounting Chamber audited ARMA and found significant shortcomings in the management of seized assets. Transparency International calls for reform of the agency based on the audit findings.

The Accounting Chamber found serious problems in the management of seized assets of the ARMA. During the war, the state could have lost at least UAH 850 million due to inefficient property management.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the regulation on the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine, which replaced the Ministry of Reintegration. The new agency will be responsible for uniting Ukrainians around the world and preserving their national identity.

The NACP has developed a draft law on criminal liability of members of expert teams for illicit enrichment. The document envisages the possibility of confiscation of unjustified assets and is awaiting consideration by the Verkhovna Rada.

The General Staff reported that there will be no demobilization at this time, but the issue of rotation of military personnel is being considered. The issue requires additional regulatory changes and consideration of defense needs.

The NACP has not completed monitoring of the lifestyle of Yevhen Sokur, former acting deputy head of the State Tax Service. The audit concerns his undeclared live-in girlfriend and her suspicious flower business.

NACP presented the results of a large-scale study on the perception of corruption in Ukraine for 2024. According to the survey, 79.4% of citizens consider corruption a very serious problem, second only to the military aggression of the Russian Federation.

Ukrainian medical treatment protocols need to be promptly updated in accordance with international standards. This is especially true for preterm infants, for whom up-to-date protocols are crucial.

January 24 is the Day of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, founded in 2004. The history of Ukrainian intelligence dates back to 1919, when the first foreign intelligence unit was created under the Ukrainian People's Republic.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Anti-Corruption discussed the Accounting Chamber's report on the audit of the ARMA. A number of problems were identified in the management of seized assets, but positive trends in the agency's work were noted.

The Lebedeva flower aesthetic boutique in the Leonardo business center, owned by Alina Lebedeva, is not working for technical reasons. The business owner is a roommate of former acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Yevhen Sokur.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Health announced key reforms of the pharmaceutical market in 2025. It is planned to introduce parallel import of medicines, 2D coding and a new law on pharmaceutical services.

Radutsky assured that no decisions on the regulation of the pharmaceutical market will be made without compromise.

Prompt updating of medical records will allow informing patients about the emergence of new international recommendations, according to the Athena. Women Against Cancer”.