Verkhovna Rada
The Revolution of Dignity: 11 years ago, violent confrontation began on Maidan
On February 18, 2014, violent confrontation between security forces and protesters on the Maidan began. During the three-day clashes, 82 people died and 622 were injured.
Instead of affordable medicines, there is a UAH 8 billion hole in the budget. Expert criticizes new rules for regulating the pharmaceutical market
State regulation of drug prices and an 8% markup limit could lead to annual budget losses of UAH 8 billion. Experts warn of the risks of drug shortages and bankruptcy of pharmacy chains.
New regulatory changes may restrict access to medicines in Ukraine - American Chamber of Commerce
New regulatory changes may restrict access to medicines in Ukraine - American Chamber of Commerce.
Foreign companies are worried: limiting margins to 8% will force them to close representative offices in Ukraine - EBA
Representative offices of foreign pharmaceutical companies warn of possible closure due to the restriction of margins to 8%. The EBA warns that this could lead to job losses and reduced availability of imported medicines.
Hetmantsev, under the guise of the IMF, is trying to violate the Constitution of Ukraine and gain full influence over the Deposit Guarantee Fund
Draft law No. 13007 may give the DGF unlimited powers and limit the rights of depositors. The document contradicts the Constitution and creates corruption risks in the management of assets of liquidated banks.
The Rada reported on the conditions under which elections can actually take place in Ukraine
The head of the Servant of the People faction reminded that elections cannot be held during martial law. Elections can be held no earlier than 6 months after its end.
Broken windows, mold and blood stains: Lubinets reports numerous violations in a psychoneurological boarding school in Zakarpattia
Critical violations of the patients' living conditions were found in the Turya-Remeta psychoneurological boarding school. Problems include mold, broken windows, lack of water, and high mortality - 21 people died in 2024.
“They could have considered the issue of education quality": “EU” again blocked the work of the Verkhovna Rada
Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that the European Solidarity faction was blocking the work of the parliament. The blocking prevented discussions on education, teacher salaries, and children's education in shelters.
The European Business Association Calls on Zelensky to Veto the Law on Pharmaceutical Market Regulation
The European Business Association asks the President to veto the law on pharmaceutical market regulation because of the risks to patients. Experts warn of a possible reduction in the availability of medicines and market destabilization.
SBI detains director of PIN-UP online casino suspected of money laundering
The director of the PIN-UP online casino, which is suspected of laundering Russian money, has been detained.
Rada did not ask questions of the government: MPs sang the anthem and left
The Verkhovna Rada did not hold the scheduled hour of questions to the government today. Instead, MPs sang the national anthem and left the session.
It will help Ukraine not only to do without imports, but also to provide more cheap electricity: Zelensky on the construction of KhNPP units
Zelenskiy announced the launch of four new power units with a total capacity of 4. 4 GW. Two of them will be American-made by Westinghouse, which will allow Ukraine to abandon electricity imports.
Pyshnyi on 50% taxation of banks: I hope it won't happen again
Andriy Pyshnyi expressed hope that the 50% bank profit tax will not be reintroduced. According to him, banks are already paying a higher rate of 25%, and retrospective taxation harms investment attractiveness.
The NBU is ready to regulate virtual assets: what does Pyshnyi propose
The National Bank of Ukraine is ready to assume part of the responsibility for regulating the virtual asset market. The NBU will work to ensure that the market functions without the risk of uncontrolled regulatory arbitrage.
Zelensky visited KhNPP and heard about the protection of critical infrastructure and nuclear power plants
The President visited Khmelnytsky NPP and discussed the prospects for the development of nuclear energy. It is planned to complete two power units at a cost of half a billion euros, which will add 2 GW of capacity.
Zelensky enacted the NSDC decision to reduce drug prices: what will change from March
The President enacted the National Security and Defense Council's decision to reduce drug prices by 30% starting March 1, 2025. The Cabinet of Ministers is to set new marginal markups for medicines and expand the list of drugs under the reimbursement program.
There was a scuffle in the Verkhovna Rada, the session was closed
In the Verkhovna Rada, there was a scuffle after the deputies with the banners "Ukraine is not russia" blocked the podium. The session was closed a few minutes after it opened.
Transparency International Ukraine on ARMA reform: important step, but there are corruption risks
Transparency International Ukraine has identified serious shortcomings in the draft law on ARMA reform after the first reading. Experts emphasize the need to finalize the document for effective management of seized assets.
Only 7% of students from occupied territories study in Ukrainian schools online - Lubinets
About 600,000 school-age children live in the temporarily occupied territories, of whom only 44,000 study online in Ukrainian schools. In 2024, more than 11 thousand applicants from TOT entered Ukrainian universities.
Violence in a boarding school in Lviv region: the Ombudsman told about the stage of the investigation
In the Lviv region, an investigation is underway into violations of children's rights at the Velykolyubinsky Educational and Rehabilitation Center. A special commission was created and personnel changes were made after reports of possible violence by the director of the institution.
Lubinets explains how he sees education in the occupied territories
Dmytro Lubinets called for the preservation of distance education for children in the occupied territories. The Ombudsman also initiates the creation of a single information portal for students from the TOT.
Rada adopts law on simplified registration of medicines: what will change for Ukrainians
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on simplified drug registration and transparent pricing. The new rules provide for price control of medicines and simplified registration of drugs from the EU, the UK and the US.
Lubinets says government still has no strategy to support IDPs
Dmytro Lubinets said that the government has no clear strategy for protecting IDPs. Ministries cannot identify those responsible, and payments to IDPs are delayed due to bureaucratic problems.
Whether prisoner exchanges have become systematic: Lubinets assesses the situation
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets assessed whether there are grounds to talk about the systematic nature of prisoner exchanges with Russia. Two exchanges have already taken place this year, but more time is needed to draw final conclusions.
Rada has passed a new law on state secrets: what will change
The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 11394 on state secrets with 290 votes. The document provides for the classification of information on the protection and material and technical support of critical infrastructure facilities.
The Rada has established a National Day of Prayer
The Parliament of Ukraine has established a National Day of Prayer. According to the decision of the Verkhovna Rada, it will be celebrated annually on February 24.
Rada supported the ARMA reform: what is proposed to be changed
The Verkhovna Rada supported the bill on the ARMA reform with 233 votes. The document provides for an independent selection of the head and improvement of the management of seized assets with the involvement of professional managers.
SBI investigates case against former head of the State Tax Service Tetiana Kiriyenko, she may face up to 8 years in prison
The SBI opened a criminal investigation against former acting head of the State Tax Service Tetiana Kiriyenko for failing to comply with a court decision. She faces up to 8 years in prison for refusing to be reinstated as head of the State Tax Service in Khmelnytsky region.
The deadline for passing the military medical commission (MMC) for those deemed "partially fit" has been postponed to June 5
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law extending the term of the military medical commission until June 5, 2025. 313 deputies voted for the bill.
It will generate more than 2 GW of electricity for Ukraine: Zelensky on completion of Khmelnytskyi NPP units
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill to complete the completion of Khmelnytsky NPP Units 3 and 4. This will generate an additional 2 gigawatts of electricity and eliminate electricity imports in winter.