Verkhovna Rada
The Verkhovna Rada rejected the resolution that blocked the signing of the law on the creation of the Higher Administrative Court. Now the document can be signed by the speaker and sent to President Zelensky.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted a draft law on new requirements for advertising. The document prohibits discriminatory advertising, the use of artificial intelligence, and establishes restrictions on the advertising of medicines and alcohol.
The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on a new salary system for civil servants based on job classification. The salary will consist of a fixed and variable part, and bonuses are limited to 30% of the annual salary.
The Cabinet approved a 10% bonus to the salary for proficiency in English at the B2 level. The bonus will be received by civil servants, military personnel, police officers, and education workers.
The President signed a law amending the Budget Code regarding capital expenditures. The document centralizes funding at the government level and introduces unified criteria for project selection.
The Parliament of Ukraine has published an address to the President of the United States, Congress, and the American people expressing gratitude for their support. The letter emphasizes the importance of strategic partnership following the recent dispute between the leaders of the states.
On March 2, 2025, Orthodox Christians will celebrate Forgiveness Sunday before Lent. The day includes special traditions of forgiveness, spiritual purification and reconciliation between people.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada expressed full support for the President of Ukraine after his talks with Trump. The dispute between the leaders arose over the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine.
The HACC arrested former MP Vadym Nesterenko, who is on the international wanted list, in absentia. He is suspected of illegally receiving compensation for rent, despite having his own apartment in Kyiv.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated UAH 1. 1 billion to pay the families of fallen DIU servicemen. The one-time assistance to the families of those killed in action is at least UAH 15 million.
The government has approved a new procedure for granting a deferral from mobilization to civilians who have been captured by Russia. To obtain a deferral, an extract from the Unified Register of Persons Deprived of Personal Liberty is required.
The Government has updated the procedure for reserving persons liable for military service and the criteria for determining critical enterprises. The changes relate to the consideration of mobilized employees, the timing of verification and the cancellation of the deferral.
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to re-accrue subsidies to citizens who did not receive them due to late submission of data. The changes also apply to rental subsidies for IDPs in Kharkiv and Sumy.
Human rights activists criticize draft law No. 13007 on the Deposit Guarantee Fund. Experts believe that the document creates artificial obstacles to the protection of rights in court and contradicts the Constitution.
Servicemen who left their units without permission before November 29, 2024, have until March 1 to return under a simplified procedure. Over the past week, more than 300 applications for return from the CLF have been submitted.
The study identified three areas where Ukraine could strengthen the EU's strategic autonomy: critical materials, industry, and food. Ukraine's integration could double its GDP in 10 years and create 815,000 jobs.
The EU may not extend trade preferences for Ukraine after June 6, 2025. This could lead to annual losses of EUR 3.5-4 billion for the Ukrainian economy and a return to the old system of quotas and duties.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that all the aid allocated by the United States continues to flow to Ukraine. Statements about the freezing of arms sales are not true.
Inna Svyryba was elected to replace Iryna Kormyshkina, who resigned her seat early. Svyryba was the next in line on the Servant of the People list at number 148.
The General Staff announced the need for a medical re-examination for more than 1. 5 million people liable for military service. The Verkhovna Rada extended the deadline for the second medical examination until June 5, 2025.
MP Yuzhanina criticized draft law No. 13007 on the Deposit Guarantee Fund. She is working on an alternative draft law to eliminate corruption risks and ensure transparency of the Fund's work.
People's Deputy Natalia Pipa appealed to the rector of LNU over accusations of harassment by lecturer Yosyp Los. A former student of the university publicly reported harassment by him 10 years ago.
The Verkhovna Rada did not support blocking resolutions on the law on the purchase of Rosatom reactors for KhNPP-3 and KhNPP-4. The half-billion-euro project envisages completion of the power units within 2.5-4 years.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a statement to the international community on the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and Sevastopol. 291 MPs supported the document.
The MPs did not support the proposal to summon Shmyhal and Svyrydenko to discuss the details of the resource deal. The coalition argued that “it is very difficult for government officials now”.
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court, fulfilling the overdue IMF beacon. The law provides for the establishment of two courts and the formation of a 6-member Expert Council.
New rules for regulating the pharmaceutical market forced the suspension of drug discount programs for chronically ill patients.
The Cabinet of Ministers has regulated the issue of pharmacy discounts for patients with chronic diseases. The maximum trade margin of 25% for prescription drugs costing up to UAH 1000 has been established.
Iryna Vereshchuk met with representatives of the pharmaceutical market to discuss the new regulation that is to come into force in March 2025. The participants discussed the risks of drug shortages and found out that the list of drugs to reduce prices was formed by five domestic manufacturers.
The Verkhovna Rada has approved in the first reading draft law No. 6049 on the temporary secondment of local court judges to appellate courts. The secondment will last for one year with the consent of the judge and the decision of the High Council of Justice.