The government is to draft a bill to revise the calculation of pension payments to government officials. The NSDC decision enacted by President Zelenskyy is aimed at ensuring fairness in this area.
The President of Ukraine enacted the NSDC decision on combating corruption in the process of establishing disability. Zelenskyy demands a bill to eliminate medical and social expert commissions from December 31, 2024.
President Zelenskyy denied plans to dismiss Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Budanov and Defense Minister Umerov. He denied rumors circulating in the media and social media about changes in the military leadership.
The Cabinet of Ministers has included Chernivtsi Park in the Register of Industrial Parks. This will create about 750 new jobs in the processing industry, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
The President signed a law bringing the Criminal Code in line with the Rome Statute of the ICC. The document toughens the penalties for aggression and introduces a new article on “Crimes against humanity.
The President has signed a law obliging construction customers to publish prices for materials in Prozorro. The law will come into force one month after its publication.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk presented the Victory Plan in the Lithuanian Parliament. He will also visit Estonia and Latvia to attract additional assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
Roksolana Pidlasa explained that Orban could not block the EU's €35 billion allocation to Ukraine. All that is needed to disburse the funds is a simple majority vote in the EU Council, not a unanimous decision.
Only a quarter of public buildings meet barrier-free standards, which remains a challenge for the country.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada announces that he expects new decisions on the supply of F-16s and other fighter jets. France promises to provide Ukraine with Mirage 2000 aircraft early in the new year and to train pilots.
The President of Ukraine said that the economic booking models shown to him were not fair. Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Economy and the Prime Minister to find a balance in this matter.
President Zelenskyy said that partners had proposed lowering the mobilization age, but there are no such plans at the moment. He emphasized that lowering the age of mobilization could be dangerous.
The health of journalist Iryna Danilovych, illegally imprisoned in Russia, is deteriorating. MP Yaroslav Yurchyshyn calls on international organizations to help release the media personality who needs urgent treatment.
Due to the frost in Ukraine, the issue of replacing summer tires with winter tires is being raised. A driving instructor advises changing tires at temperatures of +5...+10°C, and the patrol police urge drivers to take care of road safety.
Andriy Osadchuk believes that the Prosecutor General should resign if the information about 49 prosecutors from Khmelnytsky region with fictitious disabilities is confirmed. The issue will be discussed at the meetings of the Verkhovna Rada Committee.
The Government of Ukraine has approved a draft law to implement EU regulations in the field of rail transport. The document provides for a new model of the transportation market, equal access to infrastructure and European safety standards.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft agreement with Germany on cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and higher education. The agreement provides for the exchange of experts, joint research, and support for educational programs.
The Government approved the appointment of Natalia Arendarchuk as Deputy Head of the Zhytomyr RSA. A new Deputy Head of the State Labor Service was also appointed and the Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy was dismissed.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for Ukraine's Victory Plan within the competence of the EC. The plan has been endorsed by 18 EU members and several NATO defense ministers.
275 Ukrainian journalists signed a statement calling on the international community to address the murder of Victoria Roshchyna in Russian captivity. They demand active action from the UN, OSCE, PACE and ICRC.
MP Yuzhanina proposed to reduce spending on prosecutors' salaries by UAH 2. 7 billion in the draft State Budget 2025. The working group supported the proposal, but its further fate is unknown.
The work of ARMA is not transparent due to the lack of external audit and blocking of the public council. A former official criticizes the leadership for populism and the inability to conduct a full audit this year.
The number of people with disabilities in Ukraine is growing due to the war. The authorities are working to change building codes and install lifts to ensure unimpeded access to buildings and public places.
The President of Ukraine has signed a law amending the Customs Code to implement EU regulations. The law provides for the introduction of the European model of customs representation and expansion of opportunities for AEOs.
Zelenskyy signed a law on rebooting customs. It provides for an annual external audit and salary increases for employees.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Zelenskyy's Peace Plan has many issues that need to be discussed with Ukraine. NATO cannot yet support the Victory Plan, but it is confidently supporting Ukraine.
The Verkhovna Rada will set up inter-factional groups to develop draft laws on each point of the President's Victory Plan. Legislative initiatives will be developed jointly with the President's Office and the government.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation reports that Russia has amassed missiles at strategic aviation airfields. Preparations for new strikes against Ukraine are not ruled out.
The head of the U. S. mission to NATO said that the partners are not ready to invite Ukraine to join the Alliance in the short term. NATO's position on Ukraine's membership remains unchanged, but the West will continue to support the country.
The relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada has approved a bill to establish the Ministry of Demography and Diaspora of Ukraine. The new ministry will deal with the issues of Ukrainians abroad and their return to Ukraine.
