HACC has recognized assets of MP Serhiy Lytvynenko worth over 7 million hryvnias as unsubstantiated. The official concealed three cars registered to straw persons.
Lyashko did not answer whether the former head of the Office of the President consulted an astrologer regarding his appointment. The Minister only noted that his zodiac sign is Taurus.
The court has ordered Oleksandr Dubinsky to be held in custody for 60 days without the possibility of bail. The Member of Parliament is suspected of high treason and the discredit of mobilization efforts.
Draft Law No. 15232 proposes the creation of a Unified Register of Mobilization Needs for transparent conscription. Citizens will be able to see the order of priority and mobilization requirements.
Rada is considering over a thousand amendments to bill No. 12360. The document envisages the cancellation of the tax exemption for parcels under €150 as early as May 26.
Parliament has passed a law on the military funeral ritual for service members declared dead by a court. Honors will be rendered even in the absence of the hero's body.
The Rada proposes to ban indefinite deferments and create a registry of individuals. Those with deferments must pay contributions or work at critical infrastructure facilities.
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 15167 on directing the military tax to a special fund. Starting from 2027, these funds will be used exclusively for payments to military personnel.
Dmytro Lubinets has appealed to the UN and the ICRC regarding the Russian order to behead fallen UAF soldiers. The Ombudsman calls for reporting war crimes.
The former head of the Office of the President denied asking for an astrologer's advice and called the 180 million bail excessive. The court's decision on the preventive measure will be announced on the morning of May 14.
Denys Shtilerman refused to sell Fire Point shares to Timur Mindich for a billion dollars. The reasons were dubious funds and a proxy shareholder.
Draft Law No. 15112 proposes a new model for taxing international parcels, where VAT will be paid by marketplaces. The main changes will take effect starting from 2027.
The new Labor Code of Ukraine must take into account not only economic realities but also the challenges of the state's post-war recovery. This concerns the protection of workers' rights, the integration of veterans into workforces, and the creation of modern labor regulations that align with Ukraine's European course.
Stanislav Bronevytskyi reported a loss of independence among SAPO prosecutors and the politicization of NABU. Oleksiy Honcharenko has summoned the heads of the agencies to a meeting of the Temporary Commission of Inquiry.
The Committee on Law Enforcement recommended that the Verkhovna Rada adopt draft law No. 14127 on bullying in schools. The document proposes increasing the period for imposing a fine to one year.
The President discussed the protection of infrastructure and energy sectors ahead of winter. All regional resilience plans must be implemented before the start of the heating season.
Draft Law No. 12442 provides for up to 8 years in prison for violating the mobilization and medical examination procedures. Liability will apply to officials of the TCC and VLK.
Ukraine officially honors the victory over Nazism on May 8, following the European tradition. May 9 is now celebrated as Europe Day instead of the Soviet holiday.
The President announced amendments to the law on civilian weapons following the shooting in Kyiv. A parliamentary group is adapting the new norms to European Union legislation.
Women in government bodies and state-owned enterprises will be able to travel abroad freely. Restrictions remain in effect for top officials and executives.
The President signed the law on the creation of a network of military cemeteries. The document defines the list of persons for honorary burial and the sources of funding.
The Budget Committee supported the draft law on directing the military tax toward payments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will ensure an inflow of 200 billion hryvnias per year.
As a result of the Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia, 12 people were killed and 16 others were injured. Rescue operations and the verification of casualty data are ongoing.
Lubinets called on the ICC to recognize the militarization of children in the temporarily occupied territories as a crime against humanity. Russia is massively involving Ukrainian schoolchildren in military training.
Powers in the gambling sector are proposed to be transferred from the Ministry of Digital Transformation to the Ministry of Finance. Experts believe this could delay the launch of online monitoring.
The MP is suspected of subversive activities through the dissemination of Russian narratives on social media. New searches were conducted at the premises of Dubinsky and his lawyers.
Over the past year, the Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine has restored communication with the government and parliament, intensified social dialogue, and achieved concrete results for workers—ranging from wage increases to the settlement of arrears to labor collectives.
Maryna Veselska published a photo of her client's bitten hand. According to the lawyer, the injuries were inflicted by the woman's husband, who is reportedly a Member of Parliament.
Roksolana Pidlasa, Chair of the Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, noted: in May, Ukraine will receive €28. 3 billion for weapons, and in June – €16.7 billion for the budget. This refers to the EU's Ukraine Support Loan.
MPs are discussing a monthly tax for electric car owners based on the vehicle's price. For a car worth 30,000 dollars, one would have to pay 4,000.
