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Government to reduce mortgage interest rate under "eOselya" depending on the number of children - Koretskyi

They plan to change the terms of “eOselya”: the interest rate will decrease for each child in the family. The program has also been expanded to include veterans.

Society • August 21, 10:51 AM • 4322 views
In Ukraine, 22,000 apartment buildings have electric heating - Shmyhal

Communities are advised to prepare generators and set up Points of Invincibility nearby.

Society • August 21, 10:28 AM • 3558 views
Water prices in Ukraine are set by local authorities — Shmyhal

Water supply and wastewater tariffs are set by local authorities. Plans are in place to protect water infrastructure facilities from attacks.

Society • August 21, 09:55 AM • 3379 views
The Prime Minister stated that many regions are lagging behind in implementing the resilience plans

Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi stated that progress was lagging in many areas of the resilience plan and that its implementation might be delayed. An audit showed 47% completion.

Society • August 21, 09:17 AM • 3256 views
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Cabinet of Ministers should establish an interagency working group to resolve the issue of aircraft leasing taxation - MP Kreidenko

MP Kreidenko called on the Cabinet of Ministers to establish a working group following the BEB's new interpretation of the taxation of aircraft leasing as royalties. The Ministry of Finance should provide a single clarification.

Economy • August 21, 07:28 AM • 27518 views
Koretskyi discussed the budget challenges for 2026–2027 with the leaders of parliamentary factions and groups

The government and parliament discussed budget challenges and funding for the Defense Forces. The parties agreed to work on attracting international funding.

Economy • August 20, 07:27 PM • 4034 views
We need to protect the frontline regions and respond to the challenge posed by Russian guided bombs - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy called protecting the frontline regions from Russian terror and guided aerial bombs a separate challenge. He called for the creation of our own countermeasures.

War in Ukraine • August 20, 03:37 PM • 4914 views
Zelenskyy dismissed the head of the Obolonskyi District State Administration, Fesyk — he was appointed deputy minister

Kyrylo Fesyk resigned as head of the Obolonskyi District State Administration at his own request. He was appointed deputy minister for restoration, infrastructure and transport.

Society • August 20, 10:42 AM • 12327 views
The NBU will check the entire composition of Sense Bank’s supervisory board following the publication of NABU materials — Pyshnyi

The National Bank has launched an investigation into the entire composition of Sense Bank’s supervisory board based on NABU materials. The regulator stated that there had been inadequate oversight.

Society • August 20, 10:09 AM • 4431 views
Stefanchuk announced a meeting of the conciliatory council with Prime Minister Koretskyi

Ruslan Stefanchuk announced a planned meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's conciliatory council with Prime Minister Serhii Koretskyi. Before that, the NBU governor spoke.

Politics • August 20, 09:59 AM • 3286 views
The NBU is terminating the powers of the chair of Sense Bank's supervisory board — Pyshnyi

The National Bank has determined that Mykola Hladyshenko does not meet the independence criteria. The government must terminate his powers and elect a new board member.

Politics • August 20, 09:45 AM • 3815 views
"It was worth it": one of the co-organizers of the protests in support of Fedorov announced their end

Dmytro Koziatynskyi, the organizer of the rallies in support of Fedorov, announced their end and called the change of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine the result. He called for reforms and dialogue.

Society • August 19, 08:59 PM • 53825 views
Ukraine is preparing draconian punishments for systematic traffic violators: details from the National Police

Ukraine plans to toughen liability for dangerous speeding and systematic violations. Draft Law No. 15348 is being prepared for its first reading.

Society • August 19, 08:41 PM • 12639 views
Setting up the defense system, production and procurement systems — Zelenskyy outlined the main tasks for Khmara

Zelenskyy instructed Khmara to organize defense, production, procurement, and the supply of troops. He also expects an intensification of diplomatic strikes and air defense.

War in Ukraine • August 19, 05:50 PM • 5013 views
Russia has verified 79 Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen who were considered missing — LubinetsPhoto

Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Yana Lantratova, reported the verification of 79 Ukrainian servicemen. They also agreed to monitor the places where prisoners are held.

Society • August 19, 03:04 PM • 14454 views
Khmara and Sybiha outlined key priorities in their roles as heads of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The defense and foreign ministers outlined their priorities: strengthening the military, developing the defense industry, and pursuing diplomacy for the sake of a just peace.

Society • August 19, 12:54 PM • 5701 views
There were not enough votes in the Verkhovna Rada to strip two MPs of their mandates

211 deputies voted to terminate Zhupanin’s powers, and 218 voted to terminate Shypaylo’s. At least 226 votes are required for the decision.

Politics • August 19, 11:43 AM • 20662 views
The Verkhovna Rada has paved the way for investment in Ukraine's nuclear energy sector

Parliament adopted a law to transform the uranium processing plant into a state-owned joint-stock company. The enterprise will be protected from bankruptcy for three years.

Society • August 19, 11:01 AM • 4541 views
Ukraine’s sole producer of uranium concentrate, "SkhidGZK," is being prepared for a merger with Energoatom - Rada adopted decision

Lawmakers supported transforming the uranium plant into a joint-stock company with 100% state ownership. Energoatom will provide UAH 555 million in assistance.

Economy • August 19, 11:00 AM • 3971 views
From treatment to prosthetics — what new rights and guarantees Ukrainian defenders will receive

Law No. 13704-d guarantees payments, treatment, rehabilitation, and the freedom to choose a prosthetist. The government must develop procedures and an amputation prevention program.

Society • August 19, 10:40 AM • 11701 views
The Verkhovna Rada appointed Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine

The Verkhovna Rada approved the appointment of Yevhenii Khmara as Minister of Defense of Ukraine. The day before, he stated that he would become a civilian before the vote.

Society • August 19, 10:34 AM • 24606 views
Easements on private land for military structures — Parliament adopted the bill in the first reading

Parliament supported a bill on easements on private agricultural land for fortifications. The fee will amount to 12% of the assessed value and will be paid after the war.

Society • August 19, 10:19 AM • 3793 views
Rada approved new Customs Code on first reading to transition to EU rules

The Verkhovna Rada supported Draft Law No. 15450 on first reading. The Code is to enter into force on December 1, 2027, and pave the way for €1.5 billion in aid.

Economy • August 19, 09:55 AM • 3468 views
Andrii Sybiha has headed Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the third timePhoto

The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Andrii Sybiha as Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs for the third time. Previously, he temporarily served as acting head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Society • August 19, 09:52 AM • 20374 views
The Verkhovna Rada adopts comprehensive support for children with disabilities on the second attempt

With 331 votes, Parliament adopted a law on comprehensive support for children and persons with disabilities starting in 2027. The base amount will be at least 4,000 hryvnias.

Society • August 19, 09:39 AM • 3501 views
Operation "Forrest Gump": NABU and SAPO showed the documents found during the searchesPhoto

During searches in the case involving a criminal organization, NABU and SAPO found a "crisis communication plan regarding the activities of the Verkhovna Rada Temporary Investigative Commission. "

Politics • August 19, 08:14 AM • 4150 views
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BEB reform is stalled: after the failed re-certification of its leadership, a full review and relaunch of public oversight are needed

74% of the BEB leadership failed the re-certification, but experts consider the reform too slow and incomplete. They call for all employees to be vetted, an audit of criminal cases to be conducted, and the Public Oversight Council to be relaunched.

Economy • August 19, 08:02 AM • 119273 views
Traffic accident at a bus stop in Kyiv: Interior Minister shows footage of the moment of the collisionPhotoVideo

A traffic accident in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi district claimed the lives of two people and injured four others. The 23-year-old driver was detained.

Kyiv • August 19, 07:46 AM • 16977 views
The Servant of the People faction supported the candidacies of Khmara and Sybiha — Arahamiia

The faction met with the candidates for the positions of Minister of Defense and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Servant of the People supports Zelenskyy's submissions.

Society • August 19, 07:26 AM • 4567 views
Vote on defense and foreign ministers with "260+ votes" is expected in parliament, says MP

Parliament is expected to vote on Yevhenii Khmara and Andrii Sybiha for the positions of defense and foreign ministers. More than 260 votes are projected for each.

Politics • August 19, 06:22 AM • 3513 views