Verkhovna Rada

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law banning the removal of organs for transplantation from fallen soldiers and victims of armed aggression. The ban also applies to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine recognized the genocide of the Circassian people committed by the Russian Empire in 1763-1864. As a result of ethnic cleansing, mass murder and forced relocation, more than 90% of Circassians were killed or expelled.

The Parliament supported the extension of the deadline for the voluntary return of servicemen from the NWC until March 1, 2025. The law provides for the resumption of payments and social guarantees for those who voluntarily return to service.

The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on liability for violations of civilian shelters. Violations that result in the death of people will be punishable by up to 8 years in prison.

Parliament summoned Minister of Social Policy Oksana Zholnovych.

The Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law on a 50% discount on the fine for late updating of military registration data. More than 6 million people liable for military service did not update their data in 2024.

The Verkhovna Rada did not support draft law No. 12368 on the establishment of the Supreme Administrative Court with only 218 votes in favor. This is the second failure of the draft law, which is a beacon of the IMF and should be adopted by the end of 2024.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on peculiarities of military registration. Women will be able to undergo basic military training on a voluntary basis, and 18-year-old boys abroad can register remotely.

The Defense Ministry and the General Staff are focused on rotating front-line units instead of demobilizing them. The Verkhovna Rada summons Prime Minister Shmyhal due to the lack of a draft law on demobilization.

The Cabinet of Ministers has registered a draft law to change the grounds for early dismissal of the Head of the ARMA. Experts believe the changes are necessary but not sufficient for the agency's effective work.

The Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading the decriminalization of the use of humanitarian aid by utility companies. The draft law will allow them to use the equipment received to provide services to the population at the established tariffs.

Petro Poroshenko initiated the deprivation of former Party of Regions members of their seats in the Rada. The media reminds us that Poroshenko himself is one of the founders of the Party of Regions and has ties to pro-Russian politicians.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed in the first reading a bill to increase payments to families of fallen civilian defenders from UAH 1. 9 million to UAH 15 million. The changes apply to 124 families of those killed between February 24 and March 25, 2022.

On February 28, the deadline for reservations for all persons liable for military service expires in Ukraine. Some of the reserved employees may be mobilized to the Armed Forces, as the law does not provide for a mechanism for waiting for re-booking.

The Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading a draft law limiting pensions for those convicted of high treason. They will receive only UAH 2361 while serving their sentence.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law simplifying the process of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship for foreign wives of military personnel. The document provides for special quotas for family reunification and the possibility of renewing citizenship.

The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law restoring mandatory monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions. Operators must register in the Unified Register within 30 days after the law comes into force.

The Verkhovna Rada has supported a draft law to include information on the protection of critical infrastructure facilities in the state secret. The exception will be data on the use of procurement funds.

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on the development of volunteering among students. Volunteer activities will be counted as practice and will be taken into account when applying to educational institutions.

The Verkhovna Rada has voted to summon the Prime Minister over the government's failure to fulfill its obligation to draft a law on demobilization. Shmyhal is to report to parliament on this issue on Friday.

MP Mykola Tyshchenko, accused of unlawful imprisonment of a veteran, appeared at the first session of the Verkhovna Rada in 2025. He had previously missed court hearings due to coronary heart disease.

The Verkhovna Rada registers draft law No. 12380 banning the transit of Russian energy during martial law. At the same time, a resolution was registered to stop the transit of Russian oil through Ukraine.

The President held a meeting on the negotiation process with the EU and expects a productive year for accession. Ukraine plans to open all negotiating clusters with the EU by 2025.

Dmytro Lubinets initiated an inspection of the video where TCC employees allegedly beat a man in Lviv. The Ombudsman's representative sent an appeal to the relevant authorities to investigate the incident.

Danylo Hetmantsev, the head of the Verkhovna Rada's tax committee, is trying to maintain control over the tax system after losing influence. He actively publishes posts about the “successes” of the tax service and thanks the previous leadership.

The court sentenced the husband and wife to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography and abusing their daughters. The couple must also pay UAH 750,000 in compensation to the victims.

The government approved a draft law introducing the concept of an “eco-industrial park”. The new model envisages the use of alternative energy sources and rational resource management.

The Cabinet of Ministers has authorized the State Migration Service and diplomatic missions to extend the validity of temporary Ukrainian citizenship certificates for Russians and Belarusians who have been granted citizenship since 2020. The decision applies to those who did not have time to terminate their foreign citizenship due to the war.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a draft law on fines for violations in the field of cinematography. It provides for sanctions of up to UAH 51 thousand for screening films without registration and violation of national content quotas.

The government dismissed the Deputy Minister for Veterans Affairs and two heads of the State Financial Monitoring Service. A new deputy head of the State Water Agency was appointed and the appointment of the head of the Uzhhorod District State Administration was approved.