The Defense Ministry has developed a special contract for young people aged 18-24 with high salaries and benefits. Zelenskiy announced the introduction of the new contract system next week.
A 32-year-old man who was wanted for evading mobilization died while undergoing a military medical examination in Chernivtsi. The man voluntarily came to the military enlistment office, where he became ill and resuscitation efforts failed.
The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada spoke about restrictions for truant MPs and those in pre-trial detention centers. Kornienko emphasized the need to amend the Constitution regarding the grounds for losing a parliamentary mandate.
The Government made a number of appointments to senior positions. Oleksandr Yarema was reappointed as State Secretary of the Cabinet of Ministers, and new deputies were appointed to various departments.
The head of the Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee does not support draft law No. 10242 because of threats to journalists and whistleblowers. Media and human rights activists call for the document to be rejected because of the risks to freedom of speech.
Deputy Prime Minister Olha Stefanishyna said that the bill to repeal the Lozovyi amendments may be delayed. The government also introduced a draft law on reforming the ARMA, agreed with the EU.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, said that about 37 MPs are visiting the United States at their own expense. The visit is aimed at restoring relations with the US Congress and includes representatives of both the opposition and the mono-majority.
In 2024, Russian oil transit through Ukraine decreased to 11. 5 million tons. Hungary remained the largest recipient with 4.8 million tons, while supplies to Slovakia and the Czech Republic decreased.
Taisiya Povaliy will be tried in absentia in Ukraine for collaborationism and support for Russian aggression. The court has already ruled to seize her property, including land, houses, and song rights.
The Ministry of Health declares that there is no scientific evidence of the safety of tobacco products for electric heating. Ukraine tightens anti-tobacco legislation and introduces new restrictions on sales and advertising.
Venislavsky said that the issue of forced mobilization of women is not being considered in Ukraine. Currently, 68,000 women serve in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including 5,000 in the combat zone.
The Verkhovna Rada is developing a system of one-time cash payments to encourage voluntary enlistment in the Armed Forces. Fedir Venislavskyi explained that such payments will be provided upon signing a contract.
Mobilization processes in Ukraine are going on as planned. The number of people recruited through recruitment and other contracting mechanisms is increasing significantly.
There are no draft laws in the Verkhovna Rada to lower the mobilization age below 25. MP Venislavsky said that such initiatives are only political discussions and are unlikely to find support in parliament.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security is working on introducing mandatory and additional vacations for military personnel. It is also planning to consider protection for military personnel who report corruption.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law on granting mobile operators the status of critical infrastructure facilities. The initiative is aimed at ensuring stable communication for the population and government agencies.
The heads of several cities in Lviv Oblast have been fined by the TCC for failing to meet mobilization plans. Mayors plan to appeal the fines in court, citing the TCC's exceeding of authority.
The President of Ukraine signed laws extending martial law and general mobilization until May 9, 2025. Earlier, the Verkhovna Rada supported the extension of martial law for 90 days.
The Verkhovna Rada Committee has recommended the adoption of a draft law on mandatory evacuation of the population under martial law. The document provides for the clarification of the powers of the authorities and the forced evacuation of children from the combat zones.
Special operation or sabotage to close companies with Russian roots by law enforcement - expert on Hetmantsev's “White Business Club”.
In Ukraine, for the first time, a court deprived a driver of his license for violating the rules of military registration. Most of these cases are returned due to non-payment of the court fee by the TCC, but successful claims are expected to increase in 2025.
The parliament has drafted a bill to extend the deadline for the VLC until June 5 due to the large influx of people to the MCC. Persons liable for military service aged 25-60 have to undergo the commission, while younger people and people with disabilities are exempt from re-examination.
Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States Oksana Markarova said that the issue of holding elections by the end of 2025 has not been discussed. Ukraine is ready to explain why elections are impossible during the war.
Ukraine's ambassador to the United States said it was impossible to hold elections during the war because of limited access for citizens. At the same time, Kyiv is ready to discuss this issue with the Trump team.
The Verkhovna Rada ratified an agreement with the UK on a £2 billion loan. The funds are expected to be used to purchase air defense systems and organize repair bases for military equipment.
At the first meeting of the 13th session of the Verkhovna Rada, MPs failed to adopt the Legislative Work Plan for 2025. Only 209 MPs out of 226 registered voted in favor of the document.
MP Fediyenko announced an agreement not to fine people who failed to pass the vetting by February 5. The relevant directive will be sent to the TCC, and no search for such persons will be conducted.
The President signed a law on a simplified procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship for foreign wives of military personnel. The law provides for quotas for family reunification and the possibility of renewing citizenship.
The Accounting Chamber found numerous violations in the management of seized assets by the ARMA. The state lost UAH 2.5 billion in taxes and 0.5 billion cubic meters of gas due to the agency's ineffective activities.
Luxurious forgetfulness: how Sokur, Hetmantsev's assistant, “didn't notice” his roommate for 8 years.
