Verkhovna Rada

NABU Director Semen Kryvonos approved the conclusion of an internal investigation into possible pressure on whistleblowers. Violations were recorded, and the conclusion was submitted to the disciplinary commission.

The head of the SAPO, Oleksandr Klymenko, emphasized the importance of completely abolishing the 'Lozovyi amendments'. This will save many criminal proceedings with billions of dollars in damages and transfer the right to extend the investigation to the prosecutor.

Ukraine will fulfill the IMF's requirements to receive financial assistance, says economist Andriy Novak. Among the requirements are changes to the legislation on an open competition for the position of the DGF director by spring 2025.

The President of Ukraine signed a law establishing supervisory and expert councils at the National Museum of the Holodomor Genocide. This will allow the museum to monitor its activities in the face of the Russian invasion.

The Ministry of Finance has held meetings with business representatives to find additional UAH 500 billion for defense in 2024. It is proposed to revise the military duty and excise taxes, which will provide UAH 138.7 billion by the end of 2024.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law on improving the institution of starostas. The document regulates the activities of starostas under martial law and amends the procedure for their appointment.

The IMF requires an open competition for the position of the DGF director, but the authorities can appoint the head in a closed mode. Experts warn that ignoring the IMF's requirements could lead to the loss of critical financial assistance.

Law enforcers do not like to investigate economic crimes, says the former judge.

President Zelensky submitted a draft law on multiple citizenship to the Verkhovna Rada. The draft law defines the principles of citizenship and the grounds for its loss, including the acquisition of citizenship of the aggressor state.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law allowing officers to be reinstated in military rank during martial law. The reinstatement will take place regardless of the position held, subject to a positive certification.

The National Military Memorial Cemetery is not yet accepting applications for the burial or reburial of fallen soldiers. Preparations for the construction are underway, and a website with an application form is in the process of being created.

The National Bank of Ukraine is gradually easing currency restrictions for entrepreneurs. This helps to balance the economy and improves the conditions for the development of domestic business, although no significant easing is expected.

The Zhytomyr City Executive Committee has lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol in the evening. The decision was made in accordance with the new law, but does not apply to the curfew.

Given Ukraine's total dependence on external financing, it is dangerous to ignore the IMF's recommendations, the expert says.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law decriminalizing petty thefts of up to UAH 3,028. The law strengthens administrative liability for such offenses and introduces new rules on repeated and systematic thefts.

MP Mykhailo Tsymbalyuk said that the tax service in Ukraine has not become a service and needs to be reformed. He pointed to the problems of corruption, blocking of tax invoices and lack of responsibility of the management.

The Ministry of Finance is continuing its dialog with business on tax changes to fill the budget. Proposals for an advance payment of the corporate income tax and other measures to secure additional UAH 500 billion for defense are being discussed.

The President of Ukraine has signed a law regulating the work of courts in the absence of judges. The law establishes the procedure for appointing a temporary acting chief of staff of a court and will facilitate the effective functioning of the judicial system.

The KIIS and NDI surveys showed low awareness of and trust in Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. About 40% do not know anything about the NABU, only 30% trust its actions, and 25% consider it ineffective.

The expert explained that Poroshenko wants to see his sons in London and allow MPs and officials to travel. The bill will allow them to travel freely abroad during the war.

MP Fedir Venislavsky said that there are no initiatives in Ukraine to lower the conscription age below 25. This issue is periodically raised by Ukrainian partners, but there are no such proposals at the state level.

MP Fedir Venislavsky said that Russia has clear goals to increase the number of occupation troops in Ukraine. According to him, there is currently no draft law on demobilization and it should not be expected in the near future.

MP Fedir Venislavskyi said that electronic means will not be used to serve summonses. There are currently no legislative initiatives on electronic notification of persons liable for military service.

The Cabinet of Ministers is launching a pilot project for residents of 4 regions who will receive gas in cylinders as humanitarian aid. Local authorities will collect applications from citizens and pass them on to gas distribution networks.

The government has adopted a resolution not to apply blackout schedules to consumers who use at least 80% of their own electricity. This stimulates energy autonomy of businesses and increases the country's energy resilience.

SBI investigators are obliged to open criminal proceedings within a day of receiving a court order. For failure to comply with the decision, they can be brought to disciplinary responsibility, said lawyer Serhiy Lysenko.

Ukraine should implement the IMF's recommendations regarding an open competition for the position of the head of the Deposit Guarantee Fund, as this will determine the financial assistance, the expert believes.

Eduard Bagirov believes that the investigation should establish whether the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht was due to the negligence of the head of the ARMA. He calls on law enforcement agencies to initiate proceedings in this case.

During the war, the portfolio of "bad loans" in Ukraine increased by 37%. Hetmantsev proposes to create a bank of "bad assets" to settle bad debts accumulated during the war.

The National Security and Defense Committee supported draft law 11379-d, which prohibits the mobilization of men under 25. The document provides for the right to exemption for those who have already been mobilized due to a legal conflict.