Verkhovna Rada
The government presented a reform concept where the pension will consist of base and insurance components. It is planned to reduce the gap between payments by this autumn.
Lubinets met with the new Russian Ombudsman. Despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the countries, the parties agreed to verify lists and directly exchange official certificates.
The Ombudspersons of Ukraine and the Russian Federation agreed on the verification of lists of prisoners of war and civilians. Five Ukrainians have already returned home, and three families have been reunited.
The mission has completed its work, and the risks to receiving the $686 million tranche have been removed. The IMF has postponed the taxation of individual entrepreneurs (FOPs) and expects revenues from the de-shadowing of the economy.
In Volyn, the acting head of the Lutsk TCC was detained on suspicion of receiving $7,000. The official allegedly assisted in evading mobilization.
Since 2022, environmental damage from Russian aggression has amounted to 6. 9 trillion hryvnias. Protected areas and Ukrainian soils have suffered the most.
Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi spoke in favor of keeping mathematics mandatory for the National Multi-Subject Test (NMT). The subject is considered key for the development of logic and successful learning.
Analysts have identified the primary manipulation schemes in state tenders and procurement. The new law is intended to strengthen oversight and bring procedures closer to EU standards.
Officials of the Uzhhorod TCC are suspected of torture and illegal detention of people. The victims were handcuffed to a metal ladder.
The President signed a law on a military ritual for defenders whose bodies are missing. Honors will be paid at cenotaphs, with the presentation of the State Flag of Ukraine to the relatives.
The ESBU requires an audit due to corruption and pressure on airlines in leasing cases. Experts consider these proceedings groundless and demand reforms.
Ten young people aged 18-19 were evacuated from the occupied territories and the Russian Federation. The young men and women plan to study in Ukraine and build their future here.
On June 4, Ukraine honors the children who died as a result of the Russian Federation's aggression. Globally, the world marks Anti-Caries Day, Corgi Day, and Cheese Day.
Next week, according to preliminary data, the Verkhovna Rada may consider the dismissal of Minister of Education Oksen Lisovyi. The agenda includes a personnel issue, but without specific details.
The Cabinet of Ministers has submitted a bill to create an early warning system for new psychotropic substances. The Ministry of Health will be granted the authority to develop substance control regulations.
The Rada proposes to reduce the NMT to three subjects starting from 2027. Mathematics may become an elective instead of a mandatory subject for all applicants.
The inspection revealed deficiencies in 93% of shelters due to systemic problems. Metro stations are in the best condition, while basements of residential buildings are the most poorly equipped.
The Rada proposes new rules for electric scooters with mandatory helmets. Violations could lead to fines of up to 17,000 hryvnias and confiscation.
Two ESBU officials were exposed for taking bribes to close cases and facilitate business activities. The Verkhovna Rada demands an audit of all criminal proceedings of the agency and a cleanup of the body from corruption.
The Ombudsman reported rights violations during mobilization and the Ministry of Defense's disregard for his initiatives. This concerns the use of force and illegal detentions.
The StopOdrex website has been blocked for the fourth time due to complaints from the Odrex clinic. Activists are currently working on its restoration. Meanwhile, the movement is expanding and is already represented on two social platforms, Telegram and Instagram.
In June, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day and various professional holidays. Religious dates have shifted due to the transition to the Revised Julian calendar.
The Cabinet of Ministers has stripped the State Labor Service of redundant functions to optimize its operations. The agency will now focus on occupational safety and support for people with disabilities.
President Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Zavitnevych and Serhii Marchenko to the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. Decree No. 445/2024 takes effect on the day of its publication.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will reduce the processing time for issuing passports abroad and implement queuing systems. Minister Sybiha announced the resolution of issues with passport forms and the implementation of rapid delivery.
There are 8 million Ukrainians abroad, and we will have to fight for their return. Some countries do not want to let them go due to their contribution to the economy.
In April 2024, in the Donetsk region, police officers inflicted injuries on a teenager born in 2008. Proceedings have been opened regarding the abuse of official powers
Aviation could become a driver of Ukraine's post-war economic development. Currently, the industry is facing pressure from the ESBU due to attempts to tax transport leasing as royalties.
Zelenskyy signed a law on the right of local councils to fund defense and build fortifications. Communities will be able to support the AFU, with the exception of providing weaponry.
The Rada approved in the first reading the introduction of basic social assistance instead of several existing payments. The new type of assistance will depend on the income and property status of the family.