Verkhovna Rada

The government has reallocated almost UAH 147 million for the construction of military engineering and fortifications in Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used to equip defense lines and install a system of non-explosive barriers.

The government has approved the termination of the agreement on cooperation in government communications with Russia and Belarus. The decision must be approved by the Verkhovna Rada, which will stop the exchange of confidential information via encrypted communication.

The Government approved the proposal of the Ministry of Education and Science to reorganize the State University of Infrastructure and Technology by merging it with the National Transport University.

The Ukrainian government has approved a draft law ratifying an agreement with France for €200 million in grants. The funds will be used to restore critical infrastructure and support priority sectors of Ukraine's economy.

What will the easing of the ban on converting foreign currency loans into hryvnia for businesses change.

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution to implement a pilot water supply project in Donetsk Oblast by the end of 2025. The project aims to simplify permitting procedures and reduce the time for the construction of artesian wells.

Education Minister Oksen Lisovyi announced new criteria for funding universities, including graduate employment. An experiment with tuition grants worth UAH 308 million is also being implemented.

Head of the Verkhovna Rada Tax Committee opposes the use of individual entrepreneurs by Internet providers. The Internet Association of Ukraine asks the President for protection, urging him to stop the campaign to destroy small domestic telecom businesses.

MP Serhiy Yevtushok emphasizes that changing the name of Brovary to Brovary requires taking into account the opinion of local residents in accordance with the law.

Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reported a critical situation in a children's camp in Spain. Parents complain about unsafe conditions for children, lack of communication and sanitary violations.

50% of respondents supported the renaming of streets in Odesa, 50% opposed it. The changes are aimed at strengthening Ukrainian identity and rejecting Soviet and imperial names.

In 7 days, the project “I Want to Come Home” has achieved significant results. 165 thousand views of collaborators' profiles, 1 exchange, 1 termination of cooperation with the enemy, and other achievements demonstrate the effectiveness of the initiative.

The state does not grant the status of civilian hostages to Ukrainian prisoners deported by Russia. The lawyer spoke about the problems with their return and discrimination against them after crossing the border.

Gizo Uglava appealed to the NABU Public Control Council for protection from external influence. He accuses the AntAC and the head of the Verkhovna Rada Anti-Corruption Committee of trying to take NABU under 'manual control'.

The situation with jobs in the agricultural sector is critical due to mobilization and the failure to recognize small farms as important. There is a large shortage of tractor drivers, combine operators, and agronomists.

People's Deputy Dmytro Solomchuk predicts further growth in food prices due to poor harvests in the world. Ukrainian exports have grown by 5-7% in recent months, but this does not compensate for global crop losses.

Ukraine exports about 80% of its products by sea, reaching pre-war levels. Since the beginning of the marketing year, grain exports have increased by more than 50% year-on-year, reaching 3.44 million tons.

We harvested 23 million tons of crops, which is 5 million tons less than expected. Due to the drought in the south, yields are low, while in the west the situation is better - up to 9 tons per hectare.

The United States supports Ukraine's decision to complete additional nuclear power units and will help with technology. The government has approved the project to complete the construction of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, and the draft law is being considered by the Verkhovna Rada.

Liudmyla Buymister, a member of the Verkhovna Rada's Economic Committee, supports easing the ban on converting foreign currency loans into hryvnia for entrepreneurs. This will contribute to the development of business and the economy, which is critically important for the country.

The first consultations between business and the government on tax increases were held. No consensus was reached, and the parties agreed to continue the dialog next week in a Verkhovna Rada committee.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov announced the need for additional resources for defense. An additional UAH 500 billion is being discussed, with 60% of the funds to be spent on military salaries and 40% on weapons and critical army needs.

Mykhailo Tsymbaliuk believes that the issue of changing the name of Brovary to Brovari should be put to a local referendum. The MP emphasizes the importance of taking into account the opinion of the community in such matters.

President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new international arrangements and security agreements in August. Ukraine will also receive Nassams air defense missiles as part of a new support package from the US.

Dmytro Lubinets appealed to the Russian Ombudsman regarding the death of Oleksandr Ishchenko in a Russian detention center. He demands compliance with the Geneva Conventions and the provision of medical care to Ukrainian prisoners of war.

A member of the Brovary City Council commented on the situation with the possible renaming of the city.

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine met with US Ambassador Bridget Brink. They discussed defense assistance, NATO membership, sanctions against Russia, and interparliamentary cooperation.

Draft law No. 11456 proposes to include victims of hate crimes in the list of persons entitled to free secondary legal aid. The document will come into force one year after the end of martial law.

President Zelenskyy has signed a law allowing the government to suspend external debt payments until October 1, 2024. The law was passed by the Verkhovna Rada on July 18.

Ukrainians are against raising taxes and advise the authorities to fight corruption to fill the budget, according to a poll.