Verkhovna Rada
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the law on multiple citizenship, the ratification of the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal regarding Russia's crime of aggression, and the suspension of the Ottawa Convention for Ukraine. These decisions are aimed at strengthening the unity of Ukrainians, punishing Russia, and ensuring parity in defense.
The Verkhovna Rada unblocked the signing of the law on reforming the Asset Recovery and Management Agency by rejecting the blocking resolution. This bill is a key requirement for receiving financial assistance from the EU.
The Verkhovna Rada approved the extension of martial law for the 16th time. The decision will come into force on August 7 and will be valid for 90 days, until November 5.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, with 299 votes, suspended the operation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified the agreement on the establishment of a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. This tribunal is the first international judicial body since World War II that will investigate crimes of aggression.
The Defense Committee approved the extension of martial law and mobilization until November 5. The decision will come into force on August 7 and will be valid for 90 days.
The Budget Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved a bill on amendments to the State Budget-2025 for financial support of the security and defense sector. The bill provides for the redirection of 10% of Kyiv's corporate income tax to the Reserve Fund of the state budget from August 1 to December 31.
The candidacy of the Prime Minister of Ukraine has already been approved, a series of resignations in ministries is expected. The dismissal of ministers is scheduled for July 16, and the appointment of new ones - for the next day.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 83/USD, which means a devaluation of 0.05 kopecks. The euro to hryvnia exchange rate is UAH 48.89/euro.
A package of bills on the creation of a special legal regime for Defence City was discussed with representatives of G7 and NATO countries. The initiative provides for information protection, tax benefits, and simplification of customs procedures for arms manufacturers.
This week, the Verkhovna Rada will consider a draft resolution that blocked the signing of the bill on ARMA reform. The document, submitted by "Batkivshchyna," is to be considered on Thursday to unblock the agency's renewal process.
Yulia Svyrydenko, whom President Zelenskyy offered to head the government, announced the priority tasks: strengthening the economy, expanding support programs for Ukrainians, and scaling up weapons production. She emphasized deregulation, expenditure reduction, and protection of entrepreneurship.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to consider amendments to the state budget, the extension of martial law, and the creation of a Special Tribunal. The dismissal of the Cabinet of Ministers and the approval of a new government composition are also expected.
President Zelenskyy proposed Yulia Svyrydenko to head the government, which will lead to the resignation of Denys Shmyhal and the entire Cabinet of Ministers. Shmyhal may head the Ministry of Defense, and Umerov may become the ambassador to the USA.
Since January 2025, state benefits for aircraft manufacturing enterprises have ceased to operate in Ukraine. The aviation industry risks remaining outside the Defence City initiative, which could lead to a loss of potential.
On July 14, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered the position of Prime Minister of Ukraine to First Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. She was born in Chernihiv in 1985, has experience in the economic sphere and public service.
The Main Scientific and Expert Department of the VRU criticized the revised draft law on regulating the activities of the Deposit Guarantee Fund. The document poses a threat to legal certainty and the protection of the rights of depositors, creditors, and shareholders of banks.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the appointment of Oleksandr Patskan and Oleksiy Tomashuk as deputy heads of agencies responsible for digitalization. Patskan will take a position in the State Service for Children's Affairs, and Tomashuk – in the State Agency PlayCity.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted to the Verkhovna Rada draft laws on the extension of martial law and mobilization. The proposal provides for an extension of 90 days.
Over four years of the open land market, Ukrainians have invested over 30 billion hryvnias, concluding 339,644 deals and selling over 636,000 hectares. The average cost per hectare has increased by 60% to 60.7 thousand UAH.
On July 14, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will present updated payments after the birth of a baby and additional support for mothers in the first years of a child's life. The government also plans to allocate funds to support Ukrainian schoolchildren.
A package of draft laws has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, aiming to make the subsistence minimum a real social standard. This will allow separating it from the calculation of fines and officials' salaries, ensuring a gradual increase.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heorhiy Tykhyi, stated that he has no information regarding the merger of the agency with the Ministry of National Unity. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is creating a department for global Ukrainian diaspora and humanitarian interaction to deepen cooperation with diasporas.
Draft law No. 13464 of July 10, proposing amendments to the Electoral Code of Ukraine, has been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada. The document aims to improve the system for conducting elections of people's deputies and local elections, taking into account current realities.
In the first six months of 2025, 2368 criminal proceedings related to pornography were opened in Ukraine, which is 20% more than last year. The increase comes amid discussions on decriminalizing the production of adult content.
Yuriy Hudymenko, head of the public anti-corruption council at the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, stated that the Defence City draft laws unfairly exclude aircraft manufacturing enterprises.
Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, uncovered numerous violations at an IDP center in Mykolaiv, where over a hundred people reside, including 54 children. Among the issues were the absence of a shelter, exposed electrical wiring, and fire safety breaches.
The Ukrainian aviation industry, which possesses unique competencies, may not be included in the Defence City program due to strict criteria. This threatens the loss of a strategically important industry that produces components for military and civil aviation.
Two lawyers, including the son of a criminal boss from Kolomoiskyi's orbit, have been notified of suspicion.
The European Business Association supports draft law No. 13233 on Ukraine's accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), but proposes to refine certain provisions. This concerns the definition of "senior management", simplification of non-resident verification, revision of financial monitoring thresholds, and alternative approaches to beneficiary identification.