Zelensky signed a law on obtaining a кредиту 50 billion loan from the G7. The funds do not need to be returned without reparations from the Russian Federation, and the return will be made at the expense of frozen Russian assets.
The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights is preparing recommendations for the new deputy prime minister Chernyshev on the protection of IDP rights. The Ombudsman's office plans to create a working group to address the problems of Internally Displaced Persons.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted two draft laws on the implementation of the Rome Statute. The documents introduce criminal liability for genocide, crimes against humanity and aggression.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said that the return of prisoners of war from the Russian Federation is influenced by the strong Ukrainian army and international pressure. He stressed the importance of capturing Russian soldiers for the negotiation process.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law allowing for the confiscation of property from corrupt officials who have entered into a plea agreement. Draft law No. 12243-1 was supported by 276 MPs.
The NACP has launched an investigation into the lifestyle of acting Deputy Head of the State Tax Service Yevhen Sokur due to the disappearance of UAH 2. 6 million from his declaration. The inspection also concerns his undeclared cohabitation with a girlfriend.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading the draft law No. 3843. The document provides for the introduction of a jury trial system in the country.
The Verkhovna Rada appealed to the UN to determine the legitimacy of Russia's membership in the organization. The parliament also called for Ukraine's consent to long-range strikes against Russian military targets and for sanctions to be extended.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin to report. Earlier, Defense Minister Umerov was also summoned over the mine scandal, but he did not appear.
Naftogaz's Supervisory Board has appointed Roman Chumak as acting Chairman of the Board. The new manager has 20 years of experience in the company and previously headed the financial group of the NJSC.
Ukraine has launched the White Business Club, which has drawn criticism from experts and businesses. The initiative is accused of creating discriminatory conditions and corruption risks.
The Verkhovna Rada has sent for a second reading a draft law on criminal liability for leaking information from state registers. The document provided for up to 8 years in prison for such violations during martial law.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 11028 on compensation of IDPs for destroyed real estate. Single parents, people with disabilities, and families with two or more children were added to the priority categories.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on raising the excise tax on tobacco products. The cost of a pack of cigarettes will increase by about 40 hryvnias, and the budget will receive more than 20 billion hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada has granted additional powers to the heads of the Pologovskaya and Vasilyevskaya military administrations. The decision was supported by 280 deputies and will be valid for the period of martial law and 30 days after its end.
The Verkhovna Rada voted to postpone the deadline for raising taxes for individual entrepreneurs (FOP) from October 1 to January 1, 2025. The changes were made through a bill that was supported by 268 members of parliament.
The Parliament has adopted bills No. 10319 and No. 11443 on combating the bribery of foreign public officials. The documents strengthen the liability of legal entities and introduce new tax measures to combat corruption.
The minister of defense presented to the president the concept of introducing the institution of a military ombudsman. The bill will be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada for consideration in the near future.
The NBU set the official Hryvnia exchange rate at UAH 41. 6972/USD, which is 4 kopecks more. In banks, the dollar can be bought for 41.95 UAH, the euro - for 44.30 UAH.
The Cabinet of Ministers has renamed the Ministry of Reintegration to the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as the new head of the agency.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a bill on the voluntary military registration of women. From 2025, women will be able to voluntarily undergo basic military training and be registered as reservists.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on depriving tax benefits of persons who have been stripped of state awards. The changes will affect, in particular, those who lost the title of Hero of Ukraine and other distinctions due to support for the aggressor country.
The parliament adopted a law on contingent liabilities, which will allow receiving $50 billion from the G7. The loan will not need to be repaid if Ukraine does not receive reparations from the Russian Federation.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the early termination of the powers of MP Alena Shkrum from Batkivshchyna. According to MP Honcharenko, she plans to head a new Ministry of Association of Ukrainians.
The Verkhovna Rada summoned Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for an explanation regarding defense orders. The Minister is to report on the scandal with mines and on plans to use 23 billion hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as Vice Prime Minister - Minister of National Unity. The new ministry will be responsible for the return of Ukrainians and countering Russian influences abroad.
The Verkhovna Rada has begun considering the candidacy of Oleksiy Chernyshov for the position of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Unity. Prime Minister Shmyhal is personally presenting the candidate.
A draft resolution on the appointment of Oleksiy Chernyshov as Deputy Prime Minister has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. He is proposed to be appointed as the head of the new Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law on the right to be dismissed from military service for civilians who were in captivity. The document concerns those who voluntarily went to serve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine after their release from captivity.
Having received a payment of 1000 UAH under the program "Winter support" in Ukrposhta, it can only be spent on goods of this institution. The program will run from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.
