Verkhovna Rada

The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed Yulia Hnatiuk as acting head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory. The decision was made after the dismissal of the previous head, Anton Drobovych.

The Ministry of Defense has prepared a draft law on clear terms of military service, but its submission has been postponed. The reason is the lack of sufficient reserves to replace soldiers at the front.

Hetmantsev is trying to hide the failure of the tax service by increasing taxes - former head of Khmelnytsky region tax service.

The court found the MP of the IX convocation guilty of a corruption offense for misuse of power. The MP will be included in the register of corrupt officials and fined.

Iryna Zlenko, former head of the Khmelnytsky tax office, spoke about Hetmantsev's influence on the work of the State Tax Service through his former assistant Sokur. According to her, Hetmantsev personally manages the tax office and holds conference calls.

Poroshenko actually stood up for the pro-Moscow Boyko, despite the fact that he was blocking the rostrum, demanding his removal, the expert noted.

Yevhen Sokur did not list his civilian wife Alina Lebedieva, with whom he has been living since 2016, in his declaration. The NACP is investigating possible illicit enrichment due to her successful flower business and conflict of interest.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law abolishing the institute of a “deliberation room” in courts. Now the court will immediately proceed to the decision-making stage, which should speed up the judicial process.

Parliament has voted in favor of a request to President Zelensky to strip MP Yuriy Boyko of the title of “Hero of Ukraine. ” 232 MPs voted in favor of the decision.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on compensation for destroyed property in the occupied territories. The owners will be able to receive compensation without providing photo and video evidence of the destruction, as well as to relinquish ownership in favor of the state.

The Verkhovna Rada has voted to abolish medical and social expert commissions starting January 1, 2025. Instead, expert commissions will be created in cluster hospitals with a new system for assessing the functioning of a person.

The Parliament voted 258 to recall Yuriy Boyko from the position of member of the Committee on Human Rights and Deoccupation. During the consideration of the resolution, there was a scuffle between deputies of the "Servant of the People" and "European Solidarity" factions.

The Verkhovna Rada supported bill №12245 on amendments to the Budget Code. The document provides for the creation of a single public investment fund, which will be distributed by the Strategic Investment Council.

The Verkhovna Rada will reconsider the resolution to expel Boyko from the Human Rights Committee. “The Servant of the People party showed the highest percentage of votes in favor of this decision, while other factions call for support.

The Minister of Defense dismissed Lieutenant General Pavlo Tkachuk from the post of head of the National Air Force after an audit and violations were found. The cadets complained of systematic harassment, extortion, and problems with their welfare.

The Ombudsman's representative filed a complaint because the TCC staff refused to provide access to a man who was allegedly beaten and forcibly taken to the center. The man was taken to a military unit without the possibility of communication with the Ombudsman's representative.

The Verkhovna Rada did not receive enough votes to expel Yuriy Boyko from the Human Rights Committee. David Arakhamia announced the results of the voting by faction and promised to return to this issue.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading the draft law No. 12148 on easing credit conditions during martial law. The document prohibits debt collection from people whose property remains under occupation.

The Parliament failed to recall Yuriy Boyko from the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Human Rights, with only 217 MPs voting in favor. Previously, Boyko spread pro-Russian narratives on TikTok and was summoned for questioning by the SBU.

Parliament passed a law creating a list of terrorist organizations with 282 MPs voting in favor. The SBU will be authorized to maintain a list of organizations that pose a threat to state security.

The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law on the creation of a Unified State Register of Military Personnel. The system envisages the introduction of Military ID and integration with e-health to simplify accounting and service delivery.

The head of the Gambling Regulatory Commission, Ivan Rudyi, is to be served with a notice of suspicion for aiding the aggressor state and drug trafficking. Earlier, he was detained by the State Bureau of Investigation on suspicion of facilitating the activities of the Russian casino Pin Up.

Former head of the Khmelnytsky region tax office Iryna Zlenko said that there is no legal vertical in the State Tax Service. According to her, the service is run by Hetmantsev's organized group through a system of “lookouts” in the regions.

The World Congress of Ukrainians supported the draft law on dual citizenship, but demands that important changes be made. Among the key amendments are the list of recognized countries and requirements for applicants regarding language and history knowledge.

The Verkhovna Rada's Regulatory Committee has considered a resolution to recall Yuriy Boyko from the Human Rights Committee. The vote on the recall may take place tomorrow in the parliament.

The President of Ukraine said that Trump's position on the Victory Plan will become clear after his inauguration. Zelenskyy hopes for closer contacts with the newly elected US president.

The Cabinet of Ministers has additionally allocated UAH 393. 77 million for the National Cashback and Winter eSupport programs. The funds were redistributed by reducing spending on industrial parks and demining.

The Verkhovna Rada supported draft law No. 9083 on new rules for vehicle trading by 270 votes. The law will allow car sellers to carry out transactions without registering with the MIA's Centralized Automobile Registration and Customs Control Center.

Over the past three years, UAH 166 billion has been spent on direct support for IDPs, and UAH 41 billion in 2024. In 2025, it is planned to allocate about UAH 50 billion to support internally displaced persons.

The Verkhovna Rada has extended tax and customs privileges through 2025, including the import of drones and components. The law also provides for support for volunteers, benefits for cinemas, and changes to eco-standards for transport.