Verkhovna Rada
Parliament did not support the bills on VAT for imported parcels from the first euro. The documents were sent back to the Cabinet of Ministers for revision.
The Verkhovna Rada showed the shelter and basement hall where MPs will work during air raids. The final format for voting has not yet been determined.
The Verkhovna Rada approved a bill raising the state aid limit for businesses to €300,000. The document restores the AMCU’s control and monitoring.
During an air raid alert, lawmakers will have 10 minutes to go down to the shelter. They plan to vote using QR codes from smartphones and tablets.
The Rada staff is looking for a way to ensure the uninterrupted operation of Parliament during alerts. The idea of voting via an app has not yet been approved.
The Economic Security Bureau confirmed four proceedings concerning aircraft leasing and refused to explain why it equates it with royalties. The Bureau cited the secrecy of the investigation.
The Ombudsman reported the alleged beating and torture of a man during mobilization measures in Kyiv. The State Bureau of Investigation has launched an investigation.
The Government approved a draft law on the protection of foreign nationals and stateless persons who served in Ukraine’s Defense Forces. The period of stay after the end of their contract will be extended to six months.
The Tax Committee of the Public Council initiated a working group under the Ministry of Finance to analyze leasing payments to non-residents. The group will prepare a draft general tax consultation.
The protests began as a fight for justice but ended up nearly becoming part of Fedorov's new political project, the expert says.
The Verkhovna Rada committee recommended that Parliament approve the Government's programme of activities. The document contains objectives, deadlines for implementation, and those responsible.
Hennadiy Novikov resigned as chairman of PlayCity of his own accord. Deputy Oleksii Tomashuk was appointed to perform his duties.
Bill No. 15530 could make a court decision establishing that a child lives with a person liable for military service sufficient grounds for a deferment. The document was registered on August 20 and referred to the relevant committee.
Two residents of Mykolaiv were detained in Kyiv, including former MP Vadym Pidberezniak. For $10,000, they promised to arrange disability status and a deferment for a man.
The Business Ombudsman Council has recorded the opening of cases by the Economic Security Bureau before tax liabilities are agreed. Analytical reports are often deemed inadmissible evidence.
The President signed a decree awarding Ruslan Stefanchuk the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Ihor Ostash received the rank of Envoy Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Second Class.
Draft Law No. 15553 proposes not considering incomplete studies without a diploma as obtaining education for a second time. This could simplify the processing of deferments.
Draft Law No. 15529 proposes granting Belarusians who condemn Russia's aggression three-year residence permits with the right to work and do business, as well as simplifying the process of obtaining citizenship for them.
Andrii Kovalenko stated that restricting Russian content would affect Ukrainian society in the coming years. Children's content is of particular importance.
In 2025, the ESB received 29% of businesses’ complaints about law enforcement agencies, and the same share in 2026. Entrepreneurs complain about property seizures and investigative actions.
The 20-hryvnia coin is made of . 925 sterling silver, with a mintage of up to 5,000 pieces. Its design symbolizes the protection of Ukraine’s freedom.
The Ministry of Education and Science has begun reprinting 1. 2 million destroyed textbooks and plans to deliver them by November 1, 2026. The losses are estimated at UAH 150 million.
The President proposed granting special status to 23 historical sites and strengthening their protection. Intentional damage would be punishable by\r\nup to 10 years in prison.
On August 24, 2026, Ukraine will celebrate the 35th anniversary of its independence. The country has journeyed from a post-Soviet state to a symbol of the struggle for freedom.
Zelenskyy spoke in Kyiv on the occasion of the Day of the National Flag. He emphasized that Ukrainian symbols were not destroyed by Soviet rule or Russian aggression.
The blue-and-yellow flag has come a long way from medieval heraldry to becoming Ukraine’s national symbol. Its official proportions are 2:3.
The president called on the government, the Verkhovna Rada and veterans to prepare proposals on a Veterans’ Code and the digitalization of services. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs identified five priorities for 2026–2027.
Russian drones struck a shopping and entertainment center in Kryvyi Rih twice, killing six people and injuring 96. Zelenskyy called for increased pressure on the Russian Federation.
The National Bank will investigate information about possible interference in Sense Bank’s automated system. The regulator denies access to it and permission to conduct transactions.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs proposes introducing penalty points for drivers following a fatal road accident in Kyiv. Fifty new cameras have already begun operating on the roads.