Verkhovna Rada

The Committee on Digital Transformation recommends that the Verkhovna Rada adopt a draft law on optimization of registers in the field of gambling and lotteries. It is proposed to combine several registers to save budget funds and comply with the law on electronic registers.

The IMF requires Ukraine to hold an open competition for the position of director of the Deposit Guarantee Fund. The expert believes that Ukraine will fulfill this requirement, as it has no other options for obtaining funding.

The President discussed the provision of payments and bonuses to defenders performing missions in Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of a quick process without bureaucracy for the military.

The Verkhovna Rada's Temporary Investigation Commission is considering solutions to combat drops, including strengthening financial monitoring and limiting turnover. According to estimates, about UAH 200 billion a year goes through drops.

The government has changed the eHouse program, reducing the down payment on a mortgage to 10% for people under the age of 25. This decision is in line with the President's instruction and aims to increase the participation of young people in the program.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada Tax Committee, Danylo Hetmantsev, ignores possible crimes committed by the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur. Experts attribute this to the close ties between Hetmantsev and Sokur, who is called his protege.

Transparent competition for the position of the DGF Managing Director: IMF requirements and challenges for the National Bank of Ukraine.

MP Roman Kostenko posted a video of himself standing on the border with Russia. He said that he was going there with the Ukrainian Defense Forces, and then he would write a statement about his business trip.

The IMF has set requirements for Ukraine to receive the next tranche. These include transparent competitions for senior positions, an audit of the NBU's reserves, and the completion of NABU reform.

Eduard Bagirov believes that the delay in the sale of Medvedchuk's yacht is a reason to change the head of the ARMA. The human rights activist suggests the possibility of agreements to delay the sale of the asset worth tens of millions of dollars.

The leadership of the State Tax Service of Ukraine systematically violates the law but avoids responsibility. Experts point to political influence and corruption as reasons for the immunity of tax officials.

The Minister of Finance of Ukraine said that there is enough money for the military. Due to delays in the supply of weapons at the beginning of the year, the government redirected funds from other sectors to purchase them.

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Health has recommended the adoption of draft law No. 9103 on civil partnerships. The document proposes to introduce a registered partnership as a voluntary family union of two adults of the same or different sexes.

The head of the Verkhovna Rada's anti-corruption committee pointed out the systemic nature of the problem of information leaks from the NABU. The defendants in the criminal proceedings were informed about the start of the investigation, which complicated the investigation.

The government has expanded the list of activities eligible for residency in Diia. City to include the production of bionic prostheses. This will allow companies to receive tax benefits and tools to attract investment.

The Government has approved the appointment of Roman Bodnar and Pavlo Hrabskyi as heads of regional state administrations in Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv regions. It also appointed Yuriy Sheik as First Deputy Minister of Energy and Denys Denyshchenko as Deputy Head of Luhansk RSA.

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.