Verkhovna Rada

In February, the average salary in central government bodies increased to UAH 51. 4 thousand. The largest amount is received by the National Commission for State Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities – UAH 90.1 thousand, and by the management – UAH 116.5 thousand.

The head of ARMA concluded only 7 agreements that generated income. Radina stated that most of ARMA's profits are from agreements concluded before Duma's appointment.

According to MP Honcharenko, Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga will speak in the Verkhovna Rada with a report.

The Parliament has approved amendments to the law on civil service. The time spent in the positions of heads of military administrations will be counted towards the civil service record, which affects the salaries of officials.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has liquidated the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries. Its functions were transferred to the newly created State Agency PlayCity.

According to the Razumkov Center, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Emergency Service have the highest level of trust (93. 5% and 85.5%). The greatest distrust is towards officials (79%) and political parties (77%).

The Rada supported draft law No. 9549, which simplifies obtaining land for the deployment of electronic communication networks. This will speed up the development of 4G, 5G and the restoration of communication.

The Verkhovna Rada wants to limit the powers of the NACP regarding monitoring the lifestyle of officials, which will complicate the verification of their assets. Such changes will increase corruption risks.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs explained that the changes to the law on the National Guard will not expand powers, but will streamline their activities. It is also indicated that the list of special means proposed in the draft law is already in use.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has terminated the agreement with the government of Russia on cooperation in the field of communications. The agreement was concluded in 1993 in Kyiv.

The Cabinet of Ministers has allowed prisoners of war to be involved in work in colonies and pre-trial detention centers. The Coordination Headquarters received the right to approve the transfer of prisoners to the states participating in the Geneva Convention.

The government has created the PlayCity State Agency to implement policy in the field of gambling, instead of CRAIL. The agency will be coordinated by the Ministry of Digital Affairs, with a staff of 61 people.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported draft law No. 10311, which allows the National Guard to use special means to stop mass riots. The use of batons, electroshockers and sound and light grenades is permitted.

HACC approved the agreement with former deputy Iryna Kormyshkina and her husband. She was given a suspended sentence, a fine of UAH 68,000 and an obligation to pay UAH 20 million to the budget and UAH 2 million to the Armed Forces.

The government is considering a resolution that will allow men aged 18-60 to register for military service abroad without the TCC and VLK. Consulates will be able to issue documents.

Olena Duma reacted to accusations of manipulation with ARMA assets, calling on Deputy Radina to "analyze the information. " Earlier, Radina revealed the distortion of data on the agency's activities.

The Ministry of Defense will allow contractors and conscripts aged 18-24 to study in higher education institutions. This requires the permission of the commander, оформлений наказом по військовій частині.

Even if the mobilization is признає незаконною, the serviceman will not be звільнено зі служби. The procedure of призову is незворотною, therefore the визнання її протиправною does not поновлює the previous state. Such a рішення ухвалив the Верховний Суд.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a law allowing the deployment of Ukrainian Armed Forces units abroad. This is possible to ensure national security and repel armed aggression during martial law.

Every year on March 15, World Consumer Rights Day and International Day of Seal Pup Protection are celebrated. Also, it is World Speech and Oratory Day.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee stated that ARMA distorted information on budget revenues and the number of assets transferred to management. The Accounting Chamber also found problems in the agency's work.

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has reappointed Viktor Yelenskyi as the head of the State Service for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience. A Deputy Minister of Social Policy has also been appointed.

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a 1. 5-year project with one-time educational assistance for children of Ukrainian defenders in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 academic years. Certain categories of people will receive benefits.

Today, Ukraine celebrates Volunteer Day, International Day of Mathematics, and "Pi" Day. Also today is the birthday of Albert Einstein and a time to ask questions.

The President of Ukraine signed a bill allowing "Energoatom" to purchase equipment in Bulgaria for the construction of power units No. 3 and No. 4 of the Khmelnytskyi NPP.

Those liable for military service will be able to pay a fine for violation of military registration with a 50% discount in the Reserve+ application. Payment of the fine does not exempt from mobilization.

Economist Andriy Novak believes that the legalization of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine may become an additional source of budget replenishment. Experts point to legal uncertainty and lack of protection of rights in this area.

Klitschko announced the dismissal of a number of Kyiv City State Administration officials involved in land corruption in the Kyiv City Council. The mayor also announced further inspections and reorganization in the urban planning sector.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted draft law No. 12093 on a 50% discount on fines for late clarification of military registration data. This should help to replenish the budget and update the data.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted a bill on payment of monetary compensation to the military for unused days of leave during mobilization. The bill aims to ensure payments upon dismissal from service.